$5,485,000

About this home

This is 793 San Carlos Drive—less a house and more a waypoint on the map of a life well-lived. A modern coastal refuge tucked into the salty heartbeat of Fort Myers Beach, where the air smells of sunburnt afternoons and the tide keeps its own kind of time. Built the right way—block and steel from the ground all the way up to the roof. Perfectly positioned for those grand, cinematic sunsets that spill across Matanzas Bay, the kind you watch in silence because words just get in the way. Built for poolside barbeques that run late, for Florida winter nights when conversation drifts like smoke, for slow bike rides to seafood joints where the fish are still telling stories from the Gulf. Inside, two primary suites and four guest rooms, all en-suite, make it the sort of place where family converges, friends linger, and nobody feels like they drew the short straw. It’s a home that doesn’t just host memories; it cooks them slowly, like something that gets better the longer you let it simmer. The kitchen is the soul of it all. Mid-century esque meets modern, a space begging for simple ingredients, good knives, and better company. From here, you can watch the world wander by on the water while you stir, chop, taste, and exist—exactly as you are. From the terrace, the view opens in soft, deliberate layers—first across untouched Grayson Island and its protected bird sanctuary, then out toward the distant shimmer of Fort Myers Beach’s skyline, with the Sanibel Causeway stretching quietly along the eastern edge of the horizon. Up top, the dual primary suites hide away like little sanctuaries, each with wide-open views that remind you why people chase the horizon in the first place. Everything inside has been curated with a sharp, contemporary eye—furnishings that feel effortless, textures that feel intentional. It’s the kind of place you can step into and immediately exhale. Turn the key, and you’re already living the life. With Control4 automation, hidden surround sound, a Tesla charger, Generac generator and a build engineered to shrug off coastal moods, this home blends luxury with durability. A place made for people who appreciate beauty—but also know that the world is imperfect, unpredictable, and worth experiencing anyway. The water keeps its rhythm. The sunsets write their own script. All that’s missing is someone to call it home. Perhaps that’s you. Schedule a showing today.

Property details

Type

SingleFamilyResidence

Year built

2025

Interior

5,097 sqft

Lot size

10,193.04 sqft

Acreage

0.23 acres

Garage

2 car

Days on market

167

Total association fees

None

CDD

None

Est. taxes (1.4%)

$76,790/yr

Flood zone (area est.)

Yes · High risk (AE)

Storm protection

Impact Windows/Doors

Exposure

Southwest

Waterfront

Yes

Gulf access

No

Gulf access type

N/A

Pool

Yes

Spa

Yes

Natural gas

Yes

Water

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

New construction

No

Pets

Yes

County

Lee

Flood risk shown is an area-level estimate and can differ from a specific unit's actual FEMA designation (which varies by structure and elevation). Look up this address on the FEMA Flood Map and verify with a licensed insurance agent before relying on it.

Price & status history

Down $465,000 (7.8%) from the original list price.

The good, the trade-offs & the location

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