For sale

$569,000

1457 Sand Castle Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957

2beds

1,483sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1977

0.28 Acres Lot

$524,900 Zestimate^®

$384/sqft

$23/mo HOA

What's special

Spacious floor planLakefront opportunityPeaceful water views

Prime lakefront opportunity in the highly sought-after Dunes Golf & Tennis community on Sanibel Island. This ground-level two-bedroom, two-bathroom home offers peaceful water views and a spacious floor plan ready to be reimagined. The property sustained damage from Hurricane Ian and is being sold as-is, presenting an exceptional chance for investors, builders, or buyers looking to create their dream island home. Whether you're planning to live here full-time, enjoy it as a seasonal retreat, or use it as a future rental, this location offers flexibility and strong potential. Enjoy the natural beauty and relaxed lifestyle of Sanibel with community golf, tennis, and social amenities just minutes from the beach, bike paths, and local shops. A rare chance to bring your vision to life in one of the island’s most established neighborhoods. Architectural drawings and engineering reports included with the sale that allow for a resilient two story residence.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Other Add Agt Note, See Remarks

Heating

Other, See Remarks

Cooling

Other, See Remarks

Appliances

Included: Other, See Remarks

Features

Flooring: Other, See Remarks
Doors: Sliding Doors
Windows: Jalousie, Single Hung, Sliding
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,288
Total interior livable area: 1,483 sqft

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Double Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Entry location: Ground Level
Patio & porch: Patio
Has view: Yes
View description: Lake
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Lake
Waterfront features: Lake Front, Beach Access, Lake
Frontage length: 100

Lot

Size: 0.28 Acres
Features: Golf Course, Inland

Details

Parcel number: 194623T40100G0660

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Old Florida
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Block, Ground Level, Stucco
Roof: Fiberglass

Condition

Year built: 1977

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Clubhouse, Deeded Beach Access, Golf Course Semi Private, Pickleball, Pool, Pro Shop, Restaurant, Restricted Rentals, Tennis Court(s)
Subdivision: Dunes Sanibel

HOA

Has HOA: Yes
HOA fee: $275 annually
HOA phone: 239-454-1101

Location

Region: Sanibel

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $384/sqft
Tax assessed value: $434,020
Annual tax amount: $6,394
Date on market: 4/14/2025
Cumulative days on market: 363 days
Listing terms: BTF/Cash
Lease term: Month To Month
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$524,900

$462,000 - $593,000

$4,501/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/31/2025	Price change	$569,000-8.1%$384/sqft
Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #225036384 Report a problem
4/14/2025	Listed for sale	$619,000$417/sqft
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2250555 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,677 +0.3%	$434,020 +3.6%
2024	$6,660 +13.3%	$419,137 +10%
2023	$5,880 -22.9%	$381,034 -17.5%
2022	$7,627 +20.5%	$461,742 +10%
2021	$6,329 +40.5%	$419,765 +29.7%
2020	$4,506 +2.1%	$323,611 -17.2%
2019	$4,414	$390,830 +25.9%
2018	$4,414 +0.1%	$310,437 +2.1%
2017	$4,409 +0.2%	$304,052 -22.4%
2016	$4,401 +0.6%	$391,891 +5.9%
2015	$4,373 -1.6%	$369,896 +12.7%
2014	$4,445 +0.1%	$328,101 -0.9%
2013	$4,442 +1.8%	$331,212 -7.6%
2012	$4,362 +1.5%	$358,645 -1.3%
2011	$4,299 -1%	$363,526 -0.4%
2010	$4,341 +14.5%	$364,809 -17.1%
2009	$3,791 +5.5%	$439,940 -10.5%
2008	$3,594 -2.5%	$491,380 -3.3%
2007	$3,685 -2.6%	$508,390 +4.1%
2006	$3,784 -4.9%	$488,400 +19.8%
2004	$3,979 +1.6%	$407,540 +7.1%
2003	$3,915 +0.6%	$380,680 +1.3%
2002	$3,891	$375,790 +56.6%
2000	--	$239,950