Welcome to Mermaid Cottage—a charming elevated 3BR/2BA pool home in Sanibel’s sought-after Gumbo Limbo neighborhood. This is the best-priced elevated pool home currently on the market in Gumbo Limbo, offering exceptional value in a family-friendly community - a rare opportunity to own a Sanibel home well below the island’s median price.
Surrounded by lush native landscaping, this beach retreat features light-filled living spaces, a spacious enclosed Florida room, wrap-around porches, and a sparkling pool with patio area—ideal for relaxed island living or entertaining. This well-maintained property offers a perfect blend of island charm and modern comfort, ideal as a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity. Most recent updates include a new A/C system and new pool equipment in 2023. The roof was replaced in 2018, water heater in 2017. The current flood insurance policy is transferable.
Gumbo Limbo is a serene enclave of island-style homes and lakes. Zoned for The Sanibel School, a top-rated K–8 public school. Just a short drive or bike ride to world-renowned beaches, nature preserves, local shops, and dining, Mermaid Cottage invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and live the Sanibel dream!
Active
$649,000
1674 Bunting Ln, Sanibel, FL 33957
3beds
1,760sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
0.59 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$369/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wrap-around porchesElevated pool homeSpacious enclosed florida roomLight-filled living spaces
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 10, 2025 at 12:01pm
Listed by:
Paul Rose 239-410-6033,
VIP Realty Group Inc,
Amy Ashby 239-734-7734,
VIP Realty Group, Inc.
Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS,MLS#: 225058805
Originating MLS: Florida Gulf Coast

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Guest Quarters, Office, Great Room
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, RefrigeratorWithIce Maker, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Family/Dining Room, Living/Dining Room, Pantry, Tub Shower, Cable TV, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Home Office, Guest Quarters, Office, Great Room
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Windows: Casement Window(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,760
- Total interior livable area: 1,760 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Underground, Garage, Two Spaces, Unpaved
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Glass Enclosed, Open, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Deck, None, Patio
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Concrete, In Ground, Pool Equipment
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Preserve
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.59 Acres
- Dimensions: 170 x 150 x 172 x 150
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 244622T30010A.0170
- Lease amount: $0
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Stilt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Non-Gated
- Security: None, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: GUMBO LIMBO
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: None
- HOA phone: 610-291-5487
- Membership fee: $0
Location
- Region: Sanibel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $369/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $654,224
- Annual tax amount: $6,829
- Date on market: 6/27/2025
- Listing terms: All Financing Considered,Cash
- Ownership: Single Family
- Road surface type: Paved
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