Just across West Gulf Drive from one of the island's most spectacular beaches, this property is an amazing opportunity. Enjoy the quiet, peaceful setting and amazing sunsets of Sanibel's gorgeous west end. With no public beaches, condominiums, or hotels nearby, the beach offers incredible privacy and serenity. This large corner property is ready to be transformed into your beautiful new beach house, either by renovating the existing structure or creating a brand new island home.
Sold for $700,000
$700,000
3898 W Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957
3beds
1,652sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
0.33 Acres Lot
$655,200 Zestimate®
$424/sqft
$4,056 Estimated rent
Home value
$655,200
$577,000 - $747,000
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Gorgeous west endIncredible privacy and serenitySpectacular beachesQuiet peaceful settingLarge corner propertyAmazing sunsets
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Listed by:
Jennifer McSorley 239-560-2355,
Pfeifer Realty Group LLC,
Eric J Pfeifer 239-472-0004,
Pfeifer Realty Group LLC
Bought with:
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Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR,MLS#: 2240691
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: See Remarks
Heating
- Central, See Remarks
Cooling
- Central Air, See Remarks
Appliances
- Included: See Remarks
Features
- 8 Ft Ceilings
- Flooring: Terrazzo
- Doors: Sliding Doors, See Remarks
- Windows: See Remarks
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,698
- Total interior livable area: 1,652 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 3+ Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Awning(s)
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lawn/Garden
- Waterfront features: None/Not Applicable, Beach Access, Near Beach
- Frontage length: 94
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 284622T40010D0060
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Roof: Tile,See Remarks
Condition
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Rocks West
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sanibel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $424/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $415,659
- Annual tax amount: $8,478
- Date on market: 10/18/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 109 days
- Listing terms: BTF/Cash
- Lease term: Month To Month
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/18/2025 | Sold | $700,000-11.9%$424/sqft |
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| 1/6/2025 | Pending sale | $795,000$481/sqft |
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| 10/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $795,000+2.6%$481/sqft |
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| 7/24/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/29/2024 | Price change | $775,000-11.4%$469/sqft |
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| 5/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $875,000-20.1%$530/sqft |
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| 5/9/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/6/2023 | Price change | $1,095,000-21.2%$663/sqft |
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| 8/18/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,389,000+99.9%$841/sqft |
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| 1/31/2011 | Listing removed | $695,000$421/sqft |
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| 11/1/2010 | Price change | $695,000+11.2%$421/sqft |
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| 8/6/2010 | Listed for sale | $625,000+11.6%$378/sqft |
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| 8/5/2003 | Sold | $560,000+47.4%$339/sqft |
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| 7/31/2000 | Sold | $380,000$230/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,892 -33.3% | $415,659 -28.8% |
| 2024 | $8,831 +10% | $583,631 +10% |
| 2023 | $8,029 -31.5% | $530,574 -26.5% |
| 2022 | $11,722 +20.8% | $722,068 +10% |
| 2021 | $9,704 +8.5% | $656,425 +10% |
| 2020 | $8,941 +3.2% | $596,750 -1.3% |
| 2019 | $8,666 | $604,820 -6.1% |
| 2018 | $8,666 -0.1% | $644,395 +2.8% |
| 2017 | $8,674 +3.6% | $626,613 +8.7% |
| 2016 | $8,371 +6.8% | $576,262 +52.8% |
| 2015 | $7,840 +24.8% | $377,105 +12.1% |
| 2014 | $6,281 +22.4% | $336,397 -6.3% |
| 2013 | $5,133 -13.9% | $359,110 -9.5% |
| 2012 | $5,959 +1.5% | $396,739 -1.5% |
| 2011 | $5,872 -1% | $402,881 +10.3% |
| 2010 | $5,929 -19.6% | $365,213 -24.3% |
| 2009 | $7,374 +5% | $482,700 -3.3% |
| 2008 | $7,023 -0.1% | $499,180 -2% |
| 2007 | $7,029 -2.7% | $509,450 +3.8% |
| 2006 | $7,225 -5.2% | $490,660 +13.6% |
| 2004 | $7,623 -4.9% | $431,980 +0.9% |
| 2003 | $8,018 +22.5% | $428,140 +25% |
| 2002 | $6,547 | $342,400 +29.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $265,100 |
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Neighborhood: 33957
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10The Sanibel SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Cypress Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 15.2 mi
- 2/10South Fort Myers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 18.2 mi
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