This fully reimagined and luxuriously updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in The Dunes blends refined design, modern infrastructure, and an effortless coastal lifestyle. Set on a premium southwest-facing lot along the 1st fairway – the closest home to The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club—it captures sweeping lake and fairway views that glow with spectacular sunsets – an everyday show that never repeats. With only one neighboring home and a backdrop of water, greens, and glowing skies, it offers both privacy and the kind of light-filled serenity that defines Sanibel living.
Inside, the home lives like new construction. Every system and surface has been renewed – featuring all-new electrical and plumbing systems, an elevated HVAC installation, and impact-rated doors and windows. The open floor plan showcases wood-look tile throughout, a custom wet bar with wine fridge and ice maker, and a gourmet kitchen with quartz counters, custom cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances, and a chef’s 36" range. The spa-inspired primary suite includes a frameless glass shower and a separate jetted soaking tub.
Engineered for resilience as well as comfort, the home sits on a certified 6.4-foot lot elevation and includes a 45" Watergate flood-barrier system and whole-home backwater valve for superior surge and backflow protection. These advanced features provide rare peace of mind and long-term durability uncommon among ground-level island residences.
Tastefully staged and showing beautifully, 951 Sand Castle Rd delivers the best of Sanibel’s coastal lifestyle—where craftsmanship, confidence, and convenience converge on one of The Dunes’ most sought-after lots.
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Price cut: $10K (4/26)
$799,000
951 Sand Castle Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957
3beds
1,835sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
0.3 Acres Lot
$751,100 Zestimate®
$435/sqft
$11/mo HOA
What's special
Quartz countersLight-filled serenityWood-look tileSpectacular sunsetsSpa-inspired primary suiteGourmet kitchenSeparate jetted soaking tub
- 164 days |
- 723 |
- 20 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dolibet Estevez 954-200-0975,
United Realty Group Inc
Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS,MLS#: 2025019159
Originating MLS: Florida Gulf Coast
Originating MLS: Florida Gulf CoastTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom, Family Room, Guest Quarters, Screened Porch, Great Room
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, RefrigeratorWithIce Maker, Separate Ice Machine, Self Cleaning Oven, Wine Cooler, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Inside
Features
- Attic, Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Bedroom on Main Level, Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Family/Dining Room, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Living/Dining Room, Main Level Primary, Other, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Separate Shower, Bar, Window Treatments, Bathroom, Family Room, Guest Quarters, Screened Porch, Great Room
- Flooring: Tile
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Impact Glass, Window Coverings
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,365
- Total interior livable area: 1,835 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Paved, Two Spaces, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Lanai, Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Security/High Impact Doors, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Other, Patio, Room For Pool
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Golf Course, Landscaped, Lake, Pool, Tennis Court
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake, Across the Road Water Frontage
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 106 x 125 x 106 x 125
- Features: On Golf Course, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Manual
Details
- Parcel number: 194623T20100G.0010
- Lease amount: $0
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,One Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Concrete, Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Non-Gated, Tennis Court(s)
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Condo and coop fee: $0
- Membership fee: $0
- Subdivision: DUNES AT SANIBEL ISLAND
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Beach Rights, Beach Access, Clubhouse, Golf Course, Restaurant, See Remarks, Tennis Court(s), Management
- Services included: Other
- HOA phone: 239-454-1101
- Second HOA fee: $130 annually
Location
- Region: Sanibel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $435/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $434,020
- Annual tax amount: $7,528
- Date on market: 11/12/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 164 days
- Listing terms: All Financing Considered,Cash,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Single Family
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$751,100
$714,000 - $789,000
$3,989/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/26/2026 | Price change | $799,000-1.2%$435/sqft |
Source:  Florida Gulf Coast MLS #2025019159 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2026 | Price change | $809,000-1.2%$441/sqft |
Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #2025019159 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2026 | Price change | $819,000-3.4%$446/sqft |
Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #2025019159 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2026 | Price change | $848,000-2%$462/sqft |
Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #2025019159 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $865,000+63.2%$471/sqft |
Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #2025019159 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2023 | Sold | $530,000-15.7%$289/sqft |
Source:  Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2230250 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2023 | Pending sale | $629,000$343/sqft |
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| 6/9/2023 | Price change | $629,000-7.4%$343/sqft |
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2230250 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2023 | Price change | $679,000-5.6%$370/sqft |
Source:  Florida Gulf Coast MLS #223013994 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $719,000+84.4%$392/sqft |
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2230250 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2011 | Sold | $390,000-21.8%$213/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2011 | Listed for sale | $499,000$272/sqft |
Source: VIP Realty Group,Inc #201104560 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,677 -11.3% | $434,020 -12.2% |
| 2024 | $7,528 +36.4% | $494,561 +24.7% |
| 2023 | $5,521 +6% | $396,657 +2.4% |
| 2022 | $5,206 -0.4% | $387,536 +3% |
| 2021 | $5,226 +0.7% | $376,249 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $5,189 +2% | $371,054 -16.6% |
| 2019 | $5,088 | $444,928 +25% |
| 2018 | $5,088 +0.1% | $355,949 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $5,084 +0.1% | $348,628 -18.1% |
| 2016 | $5,077 +0.6% | $425,517 +7.2% |
| 2015 | $5,048 -0.3% | $396,911 +19.5% |
| 2014 | $5,063 +0% | $332,009 -3% |
| 2013 | $5,062 -12.6% | $342,111 -7.9% |
| 2012 | $5,789 -12.8% | $371,437 -2.8% |
| 2011 | $6,637 -2.9% | $382,298 -0.4% |
| 2010 | $6,834 -11.3% | $383,757 -17.9% |
| 2009 | $7,702 -6.6% | $467,510 -11.2% |
| 2008 | $8,250 -2.1% | $526,560 -1.7% |
| 2007 | $8,430 +0.9% | $535,500 +6.5% |
| 2006 | $8,351 +4.8% | $502,780 +17.7% |
| 2004 | $7,971 +6.4% | $427,190 +6.8% |
| 2003 | $7,489 +10.9% | $399,810 +13.2% |
| 2002 | $6,751 | $353,170 +37.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $256,340 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$4,778/mo
Principal & interest
$3835
Property taxes
$932
HOA Fees
$11
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 33957
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10The Sanibel SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 4.7 mi
- 5/10Cypress Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 10.5 mi
- 2/10South Fort Myers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.3 mi
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