Peaceful, private, serene views of the Sanibel river and conservation land from almost every room. This originally built "1957" 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, near beach home was completely renovated in 2003 - plumbing, electrical, wall structure, generator and hurricane standards, new roof 2021. This unique home sits on a .72 acre lot with a park like setting and offers an open floor plan boasting plenty of space and natural light throughout. Home has a metal roof, impact windows and hurricane shutters, expansive outdoor deck, great for entertaining friends, family and enjoying those spectacular Sanibel Sunsets. Spacious gourmet kitchen with a gas range, wall oven, granite counters, pantry and breakfast bar. The open concept living/dining room is surrounded by sliding doors that open to the huge wood deck overlooking the beautiful backyard that offers room for a pool. The living room has a custom built in entertainment center. The private primary suite offers custom built-in cabinets with a desk and the primary bathroom has a tiled vanity with double sinks and a walk in shower with etched glass. Enjoy this wonderful island location close to great restaurants "Rosalita's", "A Bit of Bailey's" Grocery, J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bailey-Matthew's National Shell Museum, all within biking or walking distance. Sanibel offers miles of bike trails, plenty of conservation walks and wildlife abound. Sanibel Island is a Bird Watcher's paradise and offers some of the World's best shelling. Furnishings negotiable. Seller Financing negotiable.
For sale
$1,099,000
716 Rabbit Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957
3beds
2,236sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
0.72 Acres Lot
$991,700 Zestimate®
$492/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Metal roof
- 82 days |
- 307 |
- 11 |
Zillow last checked: 9 hours ago
Listing updated: November 17, 2025 at 12:27pm
Listed by:
Karen Bell 239-851-0168,
Michael Saunders & Company
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR,MLS#: 2251042
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: DR/LR Combo, Formal Dining, Kitchen, Laundry, Great Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Sitting Area, Tile, See Remarks
Primary bathroom
- Features: Bidet, Dbl Sinks, Shower Only, Tile, Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator-Ice maker, Electric Oven, Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Storage, 8 Ft Ceilings, High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Split Bedrooms
- Flooring: Tile
- Doors: Shutters, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Impact Resistant Windows, Shutters, Single Hung
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,966
- Total interior livable area: 2,236 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 3+ Garage, Garage Door Opener, Under Bldg
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Open Porch, Wood Deck
- Exterior features: Storage
- Pool features: Room For
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River, Sanctuary
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: River Front, Beach Access, Near Beach, River
- Frontage length: 165
Lot
- Size: 0.72 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 284622T2000061000
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Const. Complete, Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Raised, Piling Concrete
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Metes And Bounds
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sanibel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $492/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $901,954
- Annual tax amount: $12,209
- Date on market: 11/3/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 83 days
- Listing terms: BTF/Cash
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$991,700
$942,000 - $1.04M
$7,248/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,099,000-15.4%$492/sqft |
Source:  Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2251042 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2025 | Listing removed | $1,299,000$581/sqft |
Source:  Florida Gulf Coast MLS #225016481 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2025 | Price change | $1,299,000-7.1%$581/sqft |
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2250280 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000+171.7%$626/sqft |
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2250280 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,717 +57.6% | $901,954 +57.1% |
| 2023 | $8,072 +7.3% | $574,119 +3% |
| 2022 | $7,524 -0.6% | $557,397 +3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$7,192/mo
Principal & interest
$5525
Property taxes
$1282
Home insurance
$385
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 33957
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10The Sanibel SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Cypress Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 14.6 mi
- 2/10South Fort Myers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 17.5 mi
