AUCTION: Bidder registration deadline: September 9th. Welcome to Colony Beach Estates, one of Sanibel's premier East End beachfront communities, where timeless Old Florida architecture meets refined coastal living. Comprising just eighteen custom residences among mature tropical vegetation, this exclusive Gulf-front enclave offers privacy and a coveted location just a short walk from the Sanibel Lighthouse. This remodeled residence is perfect for entertaining, with extensive living spaces, an oversized two-car garage, a private elevator, and a heated pool and spa. Gulf views from both living levels complement multiple fireplaces, textured ceilings, plantation shutters, and wood flooring, while the main level features custom cabinetry and a large gathering island, and a Florida room opening to a deck. Wrapped in Hardie-board siding with a standing-seam metal roof and impact-rated windows and doors, this rarely available residence offers quality, privacy, and effortless island living.
For sale
$2,995,000
408 Bella Vista Way E, Sanibel, FL 33957
4beds
3,340sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$897/sqft
$833/mo HOA
What's special
Heated pool and spaMultiple fireplacesPrivate elevatorLarge gathering islandOversized two-car garageExclusive gulf-front enclaveTextured ceilings
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Evan duPont 239-462-1817,
Michael Saunders & Company
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR,MLS#: 2260618
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room, Den, DR/LR Combo, Florida Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Workshop
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Internet Ready, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Washer, Water Heater 2+, Wine Cooler
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Sink
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator Private, Pantry, Storage, Elevator
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Impact Resistant Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Impact Resistant Windows, Storm Window(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,423
- Total interior livable area: 3,340 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Double Garage, Under Bldg
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Open Porch, Patio
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Equipment Stays, Gunite, Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Part Gulf View
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Part Gulf View
- Waterfront features: None/Not Applicable, Gulf, Near Beach
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 204623T3037000150
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Hard-l-Board
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Colony Beach Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $2,500 quarterly
- HOA phone: 239-472-5020
Location
- Region: Sanibel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $897/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,158,484
- Annual tax amount: $12,559
- Date on market: 8/19/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Listing terms: BTF/Cash
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000-14%$897/sqft |
Source:  Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2260618 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2025 | Listing removed | $3,484,000-0.5%$1,043/sqft |
Source:  Florida Gulf Coast MLS #224100449 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2230561 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2024 | Price change | $3,500,000-6.7%$1,048/sqft |
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2230561 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $3,750,000$1,123/sqft |
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2230561 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  Florida Gulf Coast MLS #223036492 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $3,750,000+177.8%$1,123/sqft |
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2230561 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2017 | Sold | $1,350,000-15.4%$404/sqft |
Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #217015786 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000+142.9%$478/sqft |
Source: Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty #217015786 Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/1997 | Sold | $656,600$197/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,559 +2.7% | $892,565 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $12,228 +157.9% | $867,410 +153.3% |
| 2023 | $4,741 -77.1% | $342,399 -77.5% |
| 2022 | $20,667 -1% | $1,520,589 +3% |
| 2021 | $20,868 +0.2% | $1,476,300 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $20,819 -2.8% | $1,455,917 -2.1% |
| 2019 | $21,410 | $1,486,628 -2.6% |
| 2018 | $21,410 -4.6% | $1,526,157 +118.9% |
| 2017 | $22,444 +116.5% | $697,056 +1.1% |
| 2016 | $10,367 +1.4% | $689,702 -11.1% |
| 2015 | $10,226 -1.8% | $776,199 +16.5% |
| 2014 | $10,419 -0.2% | $666,406 -5.8% |
| 2013 | $10,436 -22.9% | $707,487 -26.3% |
| 2012 | $13,532 +1.5% | $960,072 -7.5% |
| 2011 | $13,330 -1% | $1,038,040 -1.9% |
| 2010 | $13,460 +8.8% | $1,058,537 -10.4% |
| 2009 | $12,369 +6.3% | $1,181,690 -5.3% |
| 2007 | $11,634 -2.8% | $1,247,990 +7.1% |
| 2006 | $11,964 -5.4% | $1,165,450 +33.2% |
| 2004 | $12,640 +1.6% | $874,950 +22.6% |
| 2003 | $12,439 +0.5% | $713,390 +1.6% |
| 2002 | $12,383 | $702,300 +2.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $688,070 |
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Neighborhood: 33957
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10The Sanibel SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 5.7 mi
- 5/10Cypress Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.9 mi
- 2/10South Fort Myers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 12.5 mi
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