1581 San Carlos Bay Drive
Sanibel, FL 33957
4
Bed
4
Bath
3,976Sqft
0.32Acre(Lot)
Luxury coastal living redefined – a waterfront sanctuary on Sanibel Island. Where the wide bay meets the deep canal, this extraordinary residence delivers a lifestyle that feels more like living aboard a private yacht than a traditional home. Surrounded by water at front and back, with sweeping views of the bay to one side and one of Sanibel’s widest, deepest sailboat-access canals to the other, this home offers an unrivaled island experience. A lush expanse of protected mangrove tidal marshland wraps the property, ensuring privacy and a sense of coastal seclusion. A boater’s dream. A designer’s vision. Positioned on a direct-access canal with no bridges—ideal for sailboats and large vessels—this property sits in one of the desirable locations for serious boaters. Designed with a reverse f
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 4Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1Roofing Information
MetalFlooring Information
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Interior Features
WetBar, BreakfastBar, Bathtub, CathedralCeilings, DualSinks, LivingDiningRoom, Other, Pantry, SeparateShower, Bar, Elevator, Loft, WorkshopRoof: MetalAppliances: Cooktop, DoubleOven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, SeparateIceMachine, WineCoolerLaundry Features: Inside, LaundryTubWindow Features: CasementWindows, Skylights, Sliding, ImpactGlass -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Central, Electric Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: CentralAir, CeilingFans, Electric, Zoned Water front: 1
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Building Information
Year Built: 1988Building Area Total: 4755Construction Materials: Stucco, WoodFrameStories: 2Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Lanai, Open, Porch, ScreenedPool Features: InGround, PoolEquipmentPrivate Pool: YesWater front Features: CanalAccess,NavigableWater,AcrossTheRoadWaterFrontageView: Bay, Canal, Landscaped -
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Other
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Lot Information
Main Square Feet: 0.321 Lot Size Acres: 0.321 Lot Size Source: Appraiser Lot Description: IrregularLotProperty Information
Subdivision: SANIBEL ISLES Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Direction Faces: Northwest Levels: Two Property Age: 38
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $2999000Original Price: $3995000AllFinancingConsidered, Cash
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 18-46-23-T4-0060A.0310 Tax Lot: 4 Tax Block: 60A Tax Year: 2024 Annual Tax: $17032.86 Tax Legal Desc: PARL IN NW 1/4 S18 T46 R23 + GOV LT 4 AS DESC IN OR 1276 PG 999
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Attached, GarageGarage Information
Has Garage: Yes Has Attached Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2 Pets Allowed: YesHomeowners Association Information
Has Association: YesIncluded Fees: OtherAssociation Amenities: OtherCommunity Features: NonGated
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Location Information
WaterSource: Public
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| Address | Estimate | Bed | Bath | Sq. Ft | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6351 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL, 33957 | $3,900,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,894 | 2,894 SqFt |
| 1114 Seagrape Lane, Sanibel, FL, 33957 | $2,795,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,123 | 2,123 SqFt |
| 1163 Seagrape Lane, Sanibel, FL, 33957 | $2,450,000 | 4 | 5 | 3,578 | 3,578 SqFt |
| 424 Lagoon Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957 | $18,200 | 3 | 2 | 1,704 | 1,704 SqFt |
| 479 Lagoon Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957 | $1,950,000 | 3 | 3 | 3,099 | 3,099 SqFt |
| 500 Kinzie Island Court, Sanibel, FL, 33957 | $1,895,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,696 | 2,696 SqFt |
| 1111 Schooner Place, Sanibel, FL, 33957 | $19,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,073 | 3,073 SqFt |
| 545 Lighthouse Way, Sanibel, FL, 33957 | $3,900,000 | 3 | 4 | 3,659 | 3,659 SqFt |
| 1076 Captains Walk Street, Sanibel, FL, 33957 | $1,099,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,704 | 1,704 SqFt |
| 1105 Skiff Place, Sanibel, FL, 33957 | $699,000 | 4 | 3 | 1,714 | 1,714 SqFt |
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