Welcome home to 4318 W Gulf Dr; Where Sanibel Island elegance cannot be understated, but it can be private! Located towards the end of Sanibel's most sought after street you are greeted by 2.3+ private acres that border hundreds of conservation acres offering a lucky few an elite island setting and inspiring Nat Geo views- all while only steps to the deeded beach access directly across the street. The 3,100+ sf custom built (2015) home boasts a 3 ensuite bedroom main residence with a large ensuite guest pod connected by an expansive screened lanai overlooking the heated pool preserve beyond. The home is up to current codes/elevations and is appointed with all of the creature comforts and high end fixtures/finishes sure to please the most discerning buyers. The spacious one level floor plan offers vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen with double islands + stainless steel gas appliances, a dedicated laundry room, hydraulic elevator, tankless hot water heaters, double garages with copious storage/bonus work space on the ground level, impact windows/sliders/doors, hardie-board siding, and so much more. Make this exceedingly rare opportunity yours!
Sold for $2,600,000
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$2,600,000
4318 W Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957
3beds
3,141sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2015
2.3 Acres Lot
$2,525,400 Zestimate®
$828/sqft
$14,056 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,525,400
$2.22M - $2.85M
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Hydraulic elevatorPrivate acresDeeded beach accessHeated poolExpansive screened lanaiInspiring nat geo viewsCreature comforts
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Listed by:
Evan duPont 239-462-1817,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty
Bought with:
Jeff Burns, 3058718
Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR,MLS#: 2240980
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Dining Room, Exercise Room, Family Room, Florida Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Media Room, Office, Recreation Room, Separate Apt., Workshop
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Internet Ready, Microwave, Gas Range, Range/Dbl Oven Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Tankless Water Heater, Wine Cooler
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Sink
Features
- Bar, Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator Private, Storage, High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Elevator
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Sliding Doors, Impact Resistant Doors, Wind Rated Garage Door, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Casement, Impact Resistant Windows, Single Hung, Sliding, Storm Window(s)
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,698
- Total interior livable area: 3,141 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Double Garage, Golf Cart Garage, Under Bldg
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Patio & porch: Open Porch, Patio, Screened
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Caged, Electric Heat, Gunite, Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Sanctuary
- Waterfront features: None/Not Applicable, Near Beach
Lot
- Size: 2.3 Acres
- Features: Dead End, Estate Zoned, Survey Avail, Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 294622T2004000010
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Const. Complete, Frame, Hard-l-Board
- Foundation: Raised, Piling Wood
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 2015
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Deeded Beach Access
- Subdivision: Sea Gate
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $300 annually
- HOA phone: 239-472-0176
Location
- Region: Sanibel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $828/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,191,027
- Annual tax amount: $40,536
- Date on market: 12/17/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 192 days
- Listing terms: BTF/Cash
- Lease term: Month To Month
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2025 | Sold | $2,600,000-13.2%$828/sqft |
Source:  Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2240980 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2025 | Pending sale | $2,995,000$954/sqft |
Source:  SWFLMLS #224101831 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000+371.7%$954/sqft |
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2240980 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2014 | Sold | $635,000-15.2%$202/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2014 | Listed for sale | $749,000+24.8%$238/sqft |
Source: VIP Realty Group,Inc #201305532 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2010 | Sold | $600,000-41.5%$191/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2005 | Sold | $1,025,000+28.3%$326/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2004 | Sold | $799,000+70%$254/sqft |
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| 1/19/2000 | Sold | $470,000+95.8%$150/sqft |
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| 7/19/1996 | Sold | $240,000$76/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,430 -15.3% | $2,191,027 -12.5% |
| 2024 | $37,106 -8.5% | $2,502,998 +10% |
| 2023 | $40,536 +24% | $2,275,453 +10% |
| 2022 | $32,692 +20.6% | $2,068,594 +10% |
| 2021 | $27,101 +3.7% | $1,880,540 +5% |
| 2020 | $26,135 -2.7% | $1,790,206 -2.1% |
| 2019 | $26,873 | $1,828,133 -0.8% |
| 2018 | $26,873 +4.1% | $1,842,731 -0.1% |
| 2017 | $25,810 +2.5% | $1,844,343 +14.1% |
| 2016 | $25,181 +9.6% | $1,616,511 +222.8% |
| 2015 | $22,966 +188.2% | $500,850 +6% |
| 2014 | $7,970 +5% | $472,500 +4.8% |
| 2013 | $7,592 +2.9% | $451,000 |
| 2012 | $7,379 -22.1% | $451,000 -21% |
| 2011 | $9,476 -7.3% | $571,000 -5% |
| 2010 | $10,223 -22.2% | $601,000 -24.9% |
| 2009 | $13,146 +5.1% | $800,000 |
| 2008 | $12,504 -0.5% | $800,000 |
| 2007 | $12,560 -5.2% | $800,000 |
| 2006 | $13,248 +21.7% | $800,000 +36.8% |
| 2004 | $10,882 +3.2% | $585,000 +3.5% |
| 2003 | $10,541 +31.9% | $565,000 +34.5% |
| 2002 | $7,993 | $420,000 +71.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $245,000 |
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Neighborhood: 33957
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