$2,199,000
4 Bed Pool Home for Sale in Metes And Bounds
2190 Camino Del Mar Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957
About this home
Amid the untouched landscapes of Sanibel Island, where nature and architecture quietly coexist, lies a rare estate designed not just to respect its surroundings but to elevate them. Casa de Joewood is more than a home, it is a refined expression of place, purpose and preservation. Set nearly an acre deep along the edge of Sanibel’s protected Gulfside Park, this private retreat is veiled from the road, offering seclusion and soul-stirring proximity to nature. The home's orientation, expertly imagined by architect Joyce Owens and realized by architect Edgar Burton, follows the arc of the sun and the rhythm of the seasons. Crafted with hurricane-rated concrete construction in 2016, impact glass and a standing seam metal roof, it is at once resilient and resolute. Within, the architecture unfolds with deliberate grace. A reverse floor plan raises the kitchen, great room, dining room and lanai to the treetops, capturing sunlight and Gulf breezes. The treetop elevation of the main floor and an abundance of windows capture the spectacular Gulf views to the south and in the other directions, views of the tropical hammock preserve lands and the island beyond. English oak engineered floors add warmth, while an elevator connects every level with ease. Each element of the home invites the outdoors in, calm, sun-soaked and endlessly serene. Perhaps the most poetic feature of Casa de Joewood is what lives just outside its walls. Named for the endangered Joewood Trees that flourish here, Sanibel’s symbolic plant and a rarity throughout the state. The home’s grounds are a living gallery of native flora and fauna. A gopher tortoise burrow is among match weed, osprey return to the nesting pole each season and butterflies emerge quietly from their stone-hinged chrysalises in the sculptural gardens. This is more than landscaping, it is habitat, heritage and homage. Deeded beach access, a gas-heated pool with elevated equipment and artisanal furnishings curated for the space complete the offering. Offered mostly furnished, this is a rare opportunity to own a legacy estate that aligns environmental stewardship with architectural artistry.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 2016
- Interior
- 2,832 sqft
- Lot size
- 39,129.948 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.90 acres
- Garage
- None
- Days on market
- 498
- Total association fees
- None
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $30,786/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- Impact Windows/Doors
- Exposure
- West
- Waterfront
- No
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- No
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- New construction
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- County
- Lee
Amenities
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Recently sold nearby
Closed comparable sales within ~1 mile in the last 12 months, similar price, size, beds/baths, and age.
| Address | Sold | Sold price | Beds/Baths | Sq ft | $/sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2312 Starfish Lane | May 2026 | $1,800,000 | 4/3 | 2,833 | $635 |
| 3131 W Gulf Drive 305 | Jan 2026 | $2,500,000 | 3/3 | 2,642 | $946 |
| Average | 2 comps | $2,150,000 | $791 |
Market trends, Sanibel
Median of closed MLS sales each month over the available window. Months with too few sales are omitted; the range extends automatically as more sales close.
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Price & status history
Down $396,000 (15.3%) from the original list price.
| Jan 7, 2026 | Price reducedfrom $2,495,000 | $2,199,000 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Listed | $2,595,000 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Built 2016 — post-2002 Florida wind codes (typically lower insurance)
- Private pool
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors
- No garage listed
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.
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