Sweeping water views will greet you when you walk into this spectacular island home. This sophisticated, contemporary home has been completely renovated with high-end finishes throughout. The popular great room design features vaulted ceilings, an electric fireplace, a peninsula breakfast bar, large dining area and a dream kitchen. Living and entertaining areas in the great room flow out to an oversized lanai where you and your guests will experience calm and relaxation while enjoying the peaceful, expansive water views. Enjoy swimming in the free form pool or soaking in the hot tub. The spacious primary ensuite boasts a sitting area, a walk-in closet/ dressing room, dual vanities and a garden soaking tub. Split bedroom design affords privacy for all. There is abundant storage throughout the home- even a bonus flex room off the laundry for additional storage, or it could serve as a craft room, an artist’s studio or an exercise area. Partially elevated, this home also features impact glass. The two car+ garage has room for both cars, a golf cart and bicycles. An EV charging station is already in place. Located in the popular Dunes neighborhood, this east end location is close to the beach, the bay and offers easy on/off access to the island. If you are looking for a “WOW” factor, you need to see this home.
For sale
$1,595,000
1255 Sand Castle Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957
3beds
2,594sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
0.33 Acres Lot
$1,439,800 Zestimate®
$615/sqft
$11/mo HOA
What's special
Electric fireplaceHot tubOversized lanaiBonus flex roomHigh-end finishesAbundant storageSpacious primary ensuite
- 74 days |
- 188 |
- 4 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 12, 2025 at 12:55pm
Listed by:
Debbie A Staley 239-850-3224,
Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR,MLS#: 2251105
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, DR/LR Combo, Kitchen, Laundry, Office, Great Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Sep. Shower, Sep. Tub, Tile
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Humidity Control
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Internet Ready, Microwave, Range/Dbl Oven Elec, Refrigerator-Ice maker, Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Sink
Features
- Breakfast Bar, High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Split Bedrooms
- Flooring: Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors, Impact Resistant Doors, Wind Rated Garage Door
- Windows: Casement, Impact Resistant Windows, Sliding, Window Coverings
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,420
- Total interior livable area: 2,594 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Double Garage, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Golf Cart Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Caged, Electric Heat, Equipment Stays, Private
- Spa features: Heated
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Beach Access, Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Features: Survey Avail, Irregular Lot, Inland
Details
- Parcel number: 194623T40100G0470
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Partially Elevated
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Deeded Beach Access
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Dunes Sanibel
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $130 annually
- HOA phone: 239-472-5020
Location
- Region: Sanibel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $615/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,008,619
- Annual tax amount: $10,100
- Date on market: 11/12/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 77 days
- Listing terms: BTF/Cash
- Lease term: Month To Month
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,439,800
$1.37M - $1.51M
$8,070/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000-11.2%$615/sqft |
Source:  Florida Gulf Coast MLS #2025019669 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2025 | Listing removed | $1,795,900$692/sqft |
Source:  Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2240901 Report a problem | ||
| 11/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,795,900+80.5%$692/sqft |
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2240901 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2008 | Sold | $995,000+19.9%$384/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2004 | Sold | $830,000+453.3%$320/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,510 +81% | $745,948 +79.1% |
| 2023 | $5,807 -39% | $416,548 -40.8% |
| 2022 | $9,513 -0.7% | $703,128 +3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$10,449/mo
Principal & interest
$8019
Property taxes
$1861
Other costs
$569
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 33957
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10The Sanibel SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 4.2 mi
- 4/10Cypress Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 11.1 mi
- 2/10South Fort Myers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.9 mi
