$1,449,000
5 Bed Pool Home for Sale in Sanibel
1172 Kittiwake Circle, Sanibel, FL, 33957
About this home
WOW! WHAT A VIEW! Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac on Kittiwake Circle, this exceptional residence offers both privacy and sweeping panoramic views of the Dunes Golf Course. Thoughtfully designed for relaxed island living, the home features beautiful hardwood floors, a private elevator, a fireplace, and a large screened-in pool—ideal for entertaining or accommodating an extended family. Originally custom built by Bruce Drobnyk, the home has been carefully upgraded over the years to enhance both style and durability. Notable features include an Ipe front stairway, soaring volume ceilings, multiple decks, a metal roof, and hurricane shutters, among many other improvements. Five-bedroom homes on Sanibel are a rare offering, making this property an exceptional opportunity. A perfect island retreat for gathering, relaxing, and creating lasting memories—this is one you won’t want to miss. Did we mention the view?
Property details
- Type
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 1987
- Interior
- 3,250 sqft
- Lot size
- 12,850.2 sqft
- Acreage
- 0.29 acres
- Garage
- 2 car
- Days on market
- 209
- Total association fees
- $200/yr (~$17/mo)
- CDD
- None
- Est. taxes (1.4%)
- $20,286/yr
- Flood zone (area est.)
- Not available
- Storm protection
- None listed
- Exposure
- West
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Gulf access
- No
- Gulf access type
- N/A
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- Yes
- Natural gas
- No
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- New construction
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- County
- Lee
Total association fees sums the core association dues the MLS feed provides (HOA, condo/master association, and land lease), normalized to a yearly figure. These are separate from and additional to specialty charges, mandatory club or food-and-beverage minimums, special assessments, and rec-lease fees, which the IDX feed does not carry. Always confirm the full fee schedule with the HOA or listing agent.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 789 Pyrula Avenue | Jul 2026 | $1,350,000 | 4/3 | 3,109 | $434 |
| 1111 Schooner Place | Aug 2026 | $1,500,000 | 4/3 | 3,073 | $488 |
| Average | 2 comps | $1,425,000 | $461 |
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.
Live area medians from the MLS · see all listings. Indicative, not an appraisal.
Price & status history
Up $1,447,502 (96629%) from the original list price.
| May 31, 2026 | Back on market | |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Price increasedfrom $1,498,000 | $1,449,000 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Listed | $1,498 |
The good, the trade-offs & the location
- Private pool
- Waterfront
- 2-car garage
- Built 1987 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.
Nearby schools
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