$3,900,000
4 Bed Waterfront Home for Sale in Sanibel
6351 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL, 33957
About this home
RARE Gulf-front opportunity at the very end of Sanibel Island before the Captiva bridge. This ~0.69-acre beachfront property offers unmatched privacy, panoramic Gulf views, and direct access to newly widened, renourished beaches in one of Southwest Florida’s most exclusive coastal locations. One of the most geographically unique locations on all of Sanibel Island, where the island ends, privacy begins, and the Gulf stretches endlessly before you. Positioned on an expansive ~0.69-acre Gulf-front homesite, this property sits at the westernmost edge of Sanibel before crossing into Captiva Island, offering a level of seclusion and prestige that is simply unmatched. This is more than a home, it’s a front-row seat to one of Florida’s most iconic coastal landscapes. Wake up to panoramic Gulf views, walk miles of sandy shoreline in either direction, and experience the rare quiet of a location where through-traffic disappears and nature takes over. Sanibel’s unique east-west orientation creates world-renowned beaches known for their abundance of shells, wildlife, and untouched beauty, attracting visitors from around the world. The beaches here are better than ever. Recent Sanibel beach renourishment efforts have dramatically widened and strengthened the shoreline, adding approximately 300,000 cubic yards of sand to rebuild and enhance the beach, creating a broader, more resilient coastline that not only elevates the natural beauty but serves as a protective buffer against storm surge. Whether envisioned as a private coastal retreat or a premier redevelopment opportunity, this property is defined by one thing above all else: Location. Location. Location.
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1986
- Interior
- 2,894 sqft
- Lot size
- 30,143.52 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.69 acres
- Garage
- None
- Days on market
- 128
- Total association fees
- None
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $54,600/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- Impact Windows/Doors
- Exposure
- Southwest
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- Yes
- Gulf access type
- Direct — Gulf frontage
- Pool
- No
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16891 Captiva Drive | Apr 2026 | $3,125,000 | 3/3 | 3,028 | $1,032 |
| Average | 1 comps | $3,125,000 | $1,032 |
Market trends, Sanibel
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The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Gulf access (Direct — Gulf frontage)
- Storm protection: Impact Windows/Doors
- Built 1986 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
- No garage listed
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.
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