1581 San Carlos Bay Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957

Sanibel
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1581 San Carlos Bay Drive,Sanibel, FL 33957
$2,999,000
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  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,976 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: jeffrey burns, tiffany burns
Office: premier sotheby's int'l realty
MLS#:225049267
Source:FL_GFMB

Price summary

  • Price:$2,999,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$630.7

About this home

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 floor plan to elevate your views where they matter most, every space feels intentional and luxurious. High above it all, two-story ceilings with clerestory windows flood the interiors with light,...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1988
  • Subdivision & Development:SANIBEL ISLES
  • Listing ID #:225049267
  • Added:501 day(s) ago
  • Updated:October 04, 2026 at 03:10 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Tile, Wood
  • Kitchen Description:Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Freezer, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator, Separate Ice Machine, Wine Cooler
  • Living area:3,976 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Ceiling Fans, Electric, Zoned
  • Heating:Central, Electric
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Metal
  • Year built:1988
  • Building area:3,976 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.32 Acres
  • Architectural Style:Two Story
  • Construction Materials:Stucco, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features:Deck, Lanai, Open, Porch, Screened
  • Levels:2 Story

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$2,999,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$630.7
  • Tax amount:$17,033 (2024)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Inside, Laundry Tub
  • Amenities:Bar, Pantry
  • Pool features:In Ground, Pool Equipment
  • Smart home:Yes

Parking

  • Parking description:Attached, Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2
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