Charming Beach Cottage with Attached Studio – Steps from the Sand Welcome to your island oasis! This inviting property features a two-bedroom plus den, two-bathroom main house designed with elevated ceilings, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and a spacious layout that blends comfort with coastal charm. An enclosed lanai seamlessly connects the main house to a private studio, which offers an additional one-room suite with its own bathroom—perfect for guests, an office, or a retreat space. The outdoor kitchen area, while in need of renovation, offers endless potential for customization, allowing you to create the perfect space for entertaining after a day at the beach. Nestled just a short stroll from the shoreline, this property combines convenience, privacy, and the opportunity to make it uniquely your own. It’s the perfect place to enjoy timeless charm and modern island living!
For sale
$899,999
220 Palm Lake Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957
3beds
1,774sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
0.35 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$507/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 583 days |
- 484 |
- 38 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Becky A Mulka 239-887-0855,
Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR,MLS#: 2250038
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Den, DR/LR Combo, Kitchen, Living Room, Separate Apt., Other Add Agt Note, See Remarks
Primary bedroom
- Features: Porch, Walk-In Closet(s), Other, See Remarks
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Features: Dbl Sinks, Shower Only, Tile, Other, See Remarks
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Additional Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Internet Ready, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator-Ice maker, Washer, Water Heater, See Remarks
Features
- Breakfast Bar, High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Casement, Jalousie, Sliding
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,212
- Total interior livable area: 1,774 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Covered, Under Bldg, Other, See Remarks
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened, Deck, Porch
- Pool features: Room For
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Lawn/Garden, Other, See Remarks
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: None/Not Applicable, Beach Access, Near Beach
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 344622T20080A0090
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Trim Wood
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Palm Lake
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sanibel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $507/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $757,837
- Annual tax amount: $10,217
- Date on market: 1/10/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 584 days
- Listing terms: BTF/Cash,FHA/VA
- Lease term: 12 Months
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
$4,083/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/21/2026 | Price change | $899,999-5.2%$507/sqft |
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| 2/6/2026 | Price change | $949,000-5%$535/sqft |
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| 10/24/2025 | Price change | $999,000-9.9%$563/sqft |
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| 4/10/2025 | Price change | $1,109,000-4.4%$625/sqft |
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| 2/21/2025 | Price change | $1,159,999-3.3%$654/sqft |
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| 1/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,199,999+9.2%$676/sqft |
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| 8/1/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/1/2024 | Price change | $1,099,000-8.3%$620/sqft |
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| 1/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,199,000-2.1%$676/sqft |
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| 1/1/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/27/2023 | Price change | $1,225,000-1.1%$691/sqft |
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| 6/16/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,239,000-14.6%$698/sqft |
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| 6/4/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/3/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,450,000+178.8%$817/sqft |
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| 6/1/2015 | Sold | $520,000-0.8%$293/sqft |
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| 4/16/2013 | Listing removed | $524,000$295/sqft |
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| 3/14/2013 | Price change | $524,000-0.9%$295/sqft |
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| 10/25/2012 | Price change | $529,000+6.8%$298/sqft |
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| 10/5/2012 | Price change | $495,500-6.3%$279/sqft |
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| 7/21/2012 | Listed for sale | $529,000-7.8%$298/sqft |
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| 5/17/2012 | Listing removed | $574,000$324/sqft |
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| 2/10/2012 | Price change | $574,000-4.2%$324/sqft |
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| 3/19/2011 | Price change | $599,000-7.7%$338/sqft |
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| 3/17/2011 | Price change | $649,000-7.2%$366/sqft |
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| 3/4/2011 | Price change | $699,000+7.7%$394/sqft |
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| 2/23/2011 | Listed for sale | $649,000+96.7%$366/sqft |
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| 3/6/2006 | Sold | $330,000$186/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,755 +20.4% | $588,642 +10% |
| 2024 | $8,102 -37.6% | $535,129 -41.6% |
| 2023 | $12,992 +27.2% | $916,413 +46.2% |
| 2022 | $10,217 +20.7% | $626,923 +18.2% |
| 2021 | $8,465 +14.7% | $530,572 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $7,382 -3% | $523,247 -2.4% |
| 2019 | $7,607 | $536,189 +0.9% |
| 2018 | $7,607 -1.1% | $531,608 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $7,690 +0% | $520,674 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $7,689 +0.5% | $509,965 -2.4% |
| 2015 | $7,653 -10.9% | $522,601 +6.3% |
| 2014 | $8,593 +26.5% | $491,687 +23% |
| 2013 | $6,793 -3.4% | $399,678 -8.6% |
| 2012 | $7,029 +1.4% | $437,301 -3.9% |
| 2011 | $6,933 -0.9% | $455,124 +15% |
| 2010 | $6,996 -14% | $395,795 -23.4% |
| 2009 | $8,134 -5.2% | $516,500 -3.2% |
| 2007 | $8,579 -5.3% | $533,660 +4.1% |
| 2006 | $9,057 +90.8% | $512,400 +10.1% |
| 2004 | $4,748 +14.9% | $465,440 +6.1% |
| 2003 | $4,133 +0.6% | $438,860 +2.6% |
| 2002 | $4,108 | $427,820 +64.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $260,140 |
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Neighborhood: 33957
Nearby schools
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- 10/10The Sanibel SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 5/10Cypress Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 14.2 mi
- 2/10South Fort Myers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 17 mi
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