Sanibel's prestigious West Gulf Drive parallels world renown sugar sand beaches and ends at a quiet and quaint cul-de-sac where Mermaid Cottage welcomes you home. This stunning 5 bedroom plus library home, built by prominent Island builder the Wolter Group, is nestled into an acre of land literally steps to the beach were a private beach access offers convenience to the sand and surf and the nature preserve behind provides serene privacy. Mermaid Cottage is the perfect blend of location, size, luxury & beachside living. Offering livable luxury to complement the amazing location, pecan floors guide you through the large living & dining areas featuring soaring 20’ ceilings & beautiful moldings to the stunning cut stone floors in the kitchen, marble master bath with jacuzzi tub & steam shower, & glassed lanai leading to large deck where birds can be viewed as far as the eye can see. The well-designed kitchen features a gas range, beautiful cabinets and counters, & a great design. Touches like private elevator, wine coolers, granite-topped buffet, banquette seating in the kitchen, large gas-heated pool, & much more make this home the perfect opportunity to enjoy the Sanibel lifestyle.
Sold for $2,675,000
$2,675,000
4352 W Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957
5beds
3,939sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
1.04 Acres Lot
$2,565,400 Zestimate®
$679/sqft
$21,644 Estimated rent
Home value
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$2.26M - $2.90M
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Listed by:
Jeff Burns 239-464-2984,
Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty,
Tiffany Burns 239-464-2984,
Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Bought with:
Kyle Sweeney, 3573007
Catching Coastal Realty
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR,MLS#: 2240800
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room, DR/LR Combo, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living Room, Loft, See Remarks, Great Room, Den
Primary bathroom
- Features: Dbl Sinks, Sep. Shower, Sep. Tub
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater 2+, Wine Cooler, See Remarks
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator Private, Pantry, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Tray Ceiling(s), Elevator
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood, See Remarks
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Single Hung, Skylight(s), Sliding
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 9,044
- Total interior livable area: 3,939 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Double Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Handicap Accessible
Features
- Patio & porch: Glass Enclosed, Open Porch
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, See Remarks, Private
- Spa features: Heated
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lawn/Garden, Sanctuary, See Remarks
- Waterfront features: None/Not Applicable, Near Beach
Lot
- Size: 1.04 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 294622T1002000050
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Beach House,Old Florida,See Remarks
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Const. Complete, See Remarks, Trim Wood
- Foundation: Raised, Piling Wood
- Roof: Metal,See Remarks
Condition
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Deeded Beach Access, See Remarks
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Lane-Cochran
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sanibel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $679/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,991,747
- Annual tax amount: $15,066
- Date on market: 11/12/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 206 days
- Listing terms: BTF/Cash
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2025 | Sold | $2,675,000-19.7%$679/sqft |
Source:  Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2240800 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2025 | Pending sale | $3,330,000$845/sqft |
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2240800 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,330,000-1.9%$845/sqft |
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2240800 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2240195 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,395,000+434.6%$862/sqft |
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2240195 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2002 | Sold | $635,000+54.9%$161/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2000 | Sold | $410,000$104/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,106 +2.6% | $1,215,327 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $16,667 +24% | $1,181,076 +24.7% |
| 2023 | $13,437 -10.8% | $947,408 -14.7% |
| 2022 | $15,066 -0.9% | $1,110,084 +3% |
| 2021 | $15,201 +0.3% | $1,077,751 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $15,156 +2% | $1,062,871 -33.6% |
| 2019 | $14,857 | $1,599,684 +57.4% |
| 2018 | $14,857 -0.1% | $1,016,068 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $14,877 -0.1% | $995,169 -33.3% |
| 2016 | $14,893 +0.4% | $1,492,482 +35.1% |
| 2015 | $14,837 -1.9% | $1,104,373 -5.3% |
| 2014 | $15,125 -0.2% | $1,166,740 +23.3% |
| 2013 | $15,157 -6.6% | $946,052 -22.5% |
| 2012 | $16,234 +1.5% | $1,220,129 +1.3% |
| 2011 | $15,991 -1% | $1,204,167 +24.7% |
| 2010 | $16,147 +3.7% | $965,926 -1.6% |
| 2009 | $15,577 -24.7% | $981,950 -25.4% |
| 2007 | $20,698 -0.8% | $1,316,870 +4.7% |
| 2006 | $20,857 -10.9% | $1,258,010 +0.1% |
| 2004 | $23,407 +139% | $1,257,020 +139.4% |
| 2003 | $9,794 +28.7% | $525,000 +31.3% |
| 2002 | $7,613 | $400,000 +63.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $245,000 |
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Neighborhood: 33957
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