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.
For sale
Price cut: $70K (4/30)
$499,000
1457 Sand Castle Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957
2beds
1,483sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence
Built in 1977
0.28 Acres Lot
$550,900 Zestimate®
$336/sqft
$23/mo HOA
What's special
Spacious floor planLakefront opportunityPeaceful water views
- 408 days |
- 1,200 |
- 28 |
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Listed by:
Bill LeJeune 443-994-9698,
Pfeifer Realty Group LLC
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR,MLS#: 2250555
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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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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: $336/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $434,020
- Annual tax amount: $6,394
- Date on market: 4/14/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 409 days
- Listing terms: BTF/Cash
- Lease term: Month To Month
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$550,900
$479,000 - $628,000
$3,315/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2026 | Price change | $499,000-12.3%$336/sqft |
Source:  Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2250555 Report a problem | ||
| 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 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 33957
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10The Sanibel SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 4.1 mi
- 5/10Cypress Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 11.2 mi
- 2/10South Fort Myers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.9 mi
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- 1457 Sand Castle Rd
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