For salePrice cut: $55K (3/4)
$1,495,000
3beds
2,477sqft
979 Whelk Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957
3beds
2,477sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1969
0.38 Acres
2 Garage spaces
$604 price/sqft
$8/mo HOA
What's special
Quartz countertopsDeeded beach parkingBright open-concept layoutCurb appealFresh coastal aestheticDesirable corner lotGenerous impact windows
Welcome to 979 Whelk, a charming island retreat ideally situated on a desirable corner lot in the sought-after Shell Harbor neighborhood of Sanibel. This inviting residence offers the perfect blend of relaxed coastal living and everyday comfort, with the rare combination of boating access and deeded beach parking—providing effortless enjoyment of ...
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Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR,MLS#: 2251286
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Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Dining Room
Family Room
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 04, 2026 at 08:33am
Listed by:
Wendy K Kirschner 239-271-1674,
Pfeifer Realty Group LLC,
Eric J Pfeifer 239-472-0004,
Pfeifer Realty Group LLC
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR,MLS#: 2251286
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Den, DR/LR Combo, Florida Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Porch
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Features: Dbl Sinks, Shower Only, Tile
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Internet Ready, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator-Ice maker, Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Sink
Features
- Breakfast Bar, 8 Ft Ceilings, Split Bedrooms
- Flooring: Terrazzo, Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors, Impact Resistant Doors
- Windows: Casement, Impact Resistant Windows, Sliding
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,362
- Total interior livable area: 2,477 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Double Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open Porch, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Boat Lift, Dock, Electric at Dock, Water at Dock
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Electric Heat, Equipment Stays, Private
- Spa features: Spa
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Canal
- Waterfront features: Canal Salt, Navigable Water, Seawall, Beach Access, Gulf Access, Canal, Near Beach
- Frontage length: 153
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Survey Avail
Details
- Parcel number: 204623T4039010420
- Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Irrigation System
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Deeded Beach Access, Restricted Rentals
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Shell Harbor
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $100 annually
- HOA phone: 239-454-1101
Location
- Region: Sanibel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $604/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $910,551
- Annual tax amount: $13,515
- Date on market: 12/22/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 102 days
- Listing terms: BTF/Cash
- Lease term: Month To Month
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2026 | Price change | $1,495,000-3.5%$604/sqft |
Source:  Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2251286 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2026 | Price change | $1,550,000-6.1%$626/sqft |
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2251286 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2026 | Price change | $1,650,000-2.7%$666/sqft |
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2251286 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000-8.3%$684/sqft |
Source:  Florida Gulf Coast MLS #2025018902 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2025 | Listing removed | $1,849,000$746/sqft |
Source:  SWFLMLS #224098734 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,515 -31.4% | $910,551 -32.4% |
| 2024 | $19,703 +17.2% | $1,346,183 +18.2% |
| 2023 | $16,814 +30.3% | $1,139,002 +43.3% |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$9,177/mo
Principal & interest
$7425
Property taxes
$1744
HOA Fees
$8
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Estimated market value
$1,400,400
$1.33M - $1.47M
$5,714/mo
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Neighborhood: 33957
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10The Sanibel SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 4.9 mi
- 5/10Cypress Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 10.7 mi
- 2/10South Fort Myers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.4 mi
- Florida
- Lee County
- Sanibel
- 33957
- 979 Whelk Dr