Located in the popular Dunes neighborhood of Sanibel Island, this two-story 3BR/3.5BA duplex offers the very essence of tropical living. With perfect southern exposure, you’ll enjoy the breathtaking vistas of the 18th hole of the Dunes golf course. As you step inside, you’ll immediately notice the updates throughout. The 3 spacious bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom, provide the utmost in convenience and comfort. Wake up to expansive panoramic views from 2 of the 3 bedrooms both upstairs and down. The kitchen is updated and flows nicely to the dining and living areas and onto the screened porch with lovely views beyond. Conveniently located close to the causeway providing easy on and off the island. Added amenities include a new roof, all impact windows, new LVP flooring, 2 enclosed garages with newly installed garage doors. This home is partially furnished and is move-in ready. The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club is within walking distance and offers a semi-private golf course, driving range, golf shop, pool, tennis, pickleball, clubhouse and an award-winning restaurant.
Sold for $679,000
$679,000
1653 Sand Castle Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957
3beds
1,447sqft
Duplex
Built in 1990
-- sqft lot
$659,500 Zestimate®
$469/sqft
$2,516 Estimated rent
Home value
$659,500
$587,000 - $752,000
$2,516/mo
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Perfect southern exposureClose to the causewayNew roofEnsuite bathroomSemi-private golf courseScreened porchExpansive panoramic views
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Eric J Pfeifer 239-472-0004,
Pfeifer Realty Group LLC
Bought with:
Becky A Mulka, 3258785
VIP Realty Sanibel and Captiva
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR,MLS#: 2230889
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: DR/LR Combo, Kitchen
Primary bedroom
- Features: Porch, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Features: Dbl Sinks, Shower/Tub Combo, Tile
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator-Ice maker, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
Features
- High Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Split Bedrooms
- Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors, Impact Resistant Doors
- Windows: Impact Resistant Windows, Single Hung, Sliding
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,673
- Total interior livable area: 1,447 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Double Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Open Porch, Screened, Porch
- Exterior features: Storage
- Pool features: None/Not Applicable
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Golf Course, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Beach Access
- Frontage length: 50
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Features: Interior Lot, Inland, Golf Course
Details
- Parcel number: 194623T200100048A
- Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stucco, Trim Wood, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Raised, Piling Wood
- Roof: Fiberglass,See Remarks
Condition
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Irrigation System
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Deeded Beach Access, Golf Course Semi Private, Pool, Pro Shop, Restaurant, Restricted Rentals, Tennis Court(s), Other
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Dunes Sanibel
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $130 annually
- HOA phone: 239-472-5020
Location
- Region: Sanibel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $469/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $541,600
- Annual tax amount: $6,872
- Date on market: 10/6/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 24 days
- Listing terms: BTF/Cash
- Lease term: Month To Month
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2023 | Sold | $679,000$469/sqft |
Source:  Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2230889 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2023 | Pending sale | $679,000$469/sqft |
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2230889 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $679,000$469/sqft |
Source:  Florida Gulf Coast MLS #223068907 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,524 +15.5% | $465,407 +10% |
| 2024 | $6,517 -18.1% | $423,097 -7.4% |
| 2023 | $7,953 +15.7% | $456,771 +10% |
| 2022 | $6,872 +19.8% | $415,246 +10.9% |
| 2021 | $5,734 +8.4% | $374,289 +9.1% |
| 2020 | $5,288 -2.5% | $343,178 -2.3% |
| 2019 | $5,425 | $351,265 -1.1% |
| 2018 | $5,425 -2.9% | $355,292 0% |
| 2017 | $5,587 -2% | $355,296 +3.5% |
| 2016 | $5,700 +1.7% | $343,151 +6.4% |
| 2015 | $5,603 +4.9% | $322,501 +12.8% |
| 2014 | $5,344 +9.7% | $285,800 -3% |
| 2013 | $4,873 -15.5% | $294,596 -12.1% |
| 2012 | $5,764 -2.4% | $335,216 -0.9% |
| 2011 | $5,904 -3% | $338,117 -0.5% |
| 2010 | $6,087 -8.6% | $339,843 -15.9% |
| 2009 | $6,659 -20.5% | $404,070 -24.1% |
| 2007 | $8,378 +12.1% | $532,210 +18.3% |
| 2006 | $7,474 +9.8% | $449,810 +23.4% |
| 2004 | $6,805 +4.3% | $364,500 +4.7% |
| 2003 | $6,525 +6.3% | $348,160 +8.5% |
| 2002 | $6,139 | $321,010 +52% |
| 2000 | -- | $211,180 |
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Neighborhood: 33957
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