A huge screened lanai spans the full length of this lovely home and creates a tremendous amount of elevated outdoor living space. With sliders that line nearly every inch of this home's southwest exposure, the outdoor living space flows seamlessly with the indoor spaces. For years the current owners have referred to their home as their treehouse, which is entirely appropriate! Elevated and surrounded by native vegetation, a stunning array of birds, and the beautiful bayou that gives the community its name, this private, wooded home is a perfect way to be immersed in the nature of Sanibel. The house is extremely close to Bowman's Beach and its incredible shelling and to the Sanibel Recreation Center with its two pools, tennis, pickleball, and fitness opportunities. Blind Pass Beach and the restaurants and shops of Captiva are also closeby. The house has two full bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. A bunk room has been created where a laundry room was originally planned... it can easily be restored to a laundry room or continue to expand the accommodations of this charming home. A vertical platform lift at the front entry, adjacent to the 3 car garage provides fabulous convenience and accessibility. Enjoy the stunning sunsets from this incredible waterfront location and make this your treehouse at the beach!
For sale
$649,000
4562 Bowen Bayou Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957
2beds
1,268sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1982
0.51 Acres Lot
$650,300 Zestimate®
$512/sqft
$13/mo HOA
What's special
Private wooded home
- 11 hours |
- 168 |
- 6 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: 19 hours ago
Listed by:
Jennifer McSorley 239-560-2355,
Pfeifer Realty Group LLC
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR,MLS#: 2260271
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: DR/LR Combo
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Features
- Elevator Private, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Elevator
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Single Hung
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,316
- Total interior livable area: 1,268 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Double Garage, Under Bldg
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Open Porch, Screened
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Mangroves, Near Beach
- Frontage length: 110
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 134621T2001001630
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Raised, Piling Wood
- Roof: Fiberglass
Condition
- Year built: 1982
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sanibel Bayous
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $150 annually
- HOA phone: 239-472-4120
Location
- Region: Sanibel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $512/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $580,072
- Annual tax amount: $9,216
- Date on market: 3/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 1 day
- Listing terms: BTF/Cash
- Lease term: Month To Month
Estimated market value
$650,300
$579,000 - $722,000
$3,111/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $649,000+73.1%$512/sqft |
Source:  Florida Gulf Coast MLS #2026010735 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2024 | Listing removed | $3,500$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,500$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2002 | Sold | $375,000+23.4%$296/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2001 | Sold | $304,000$240/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,216 +40.5% | $580,072 +32.5% |
| 2024 | $6,558 +3.5% | $437,650 +3% |
| 2023 | $6,337 +5.2% | $424,903 +3% |
| 2022 | $6,022 -0.4% | $412,527 +3% |
| 2021 | $6,045 -1.4% | $400,512 +8.8% |
| 2020 | $6,130 +7% | $368,220 -2.4% |
| 2019 | $5,731 | $377,098 +2.8% |
| 2018 | $5,731 +0.1% | $366,916 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $5,728 +0.1% | $359,369 -4.2% |
| 2016 | $5,722 +0.5% | $375,147 +3.8% |
| 2015 | $5,692 -1.5% | $361,503 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,781 +0% | $354,500 -5.1% |
| 2013 | $5,781 +1.6% | $373,411 +9.5% |
| 2012 | $5,690 +1.4% | $341,107 +4.6% |
| 2011 | $5,614 -2.9% | $326,137 -0.6% |
| 2010 | $5,779 +10.8% | $328,111 -14.6% |
| 2009 | $5,216 +14.4% | $384,050 -12.9% |
| 2007 | $4,559 -2.7% | $440,860 +3.7% |
| 2006 | $4,683 -4.3% | $424,930 +49% |
| 2004 | $4,892 -16.1% | $285,160 -8.2% |
| 2003 | $5,828 +7.2% | $310,800 +9.4% |
| 2002 | $5,439 | $284,190 +68.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $168,430 |
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Est. payment
$3,783/mo
Principal & interest
$3013
Property taxes
$757
HOA Fees
$13
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 33957
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10The Sanibel SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 4/10Cypress Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 16.5 mi
- 2/10South Fort Myers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 19.6 mi
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