Elevated, waterfront, and with a two story pool enclosure, this lovely pool home in Sanibel Bayous is an incredible near- beach opportunity. The home easily becomes a two bedroom home by adding a closet to the den. The high ceilings of the living room and wall of sliders along the elevated porch create a bright, inviting living space. Automated retractable fabric hurricane shutters along the back of the house provide protection and convenience, often used just to manage comfort while enjoying the expansive outdoor living space. The home is largely powered by the rooftop solar panels, significantly reducing energy expenses. The new roof (2025) and impeccable maintenance by the sellers make this home ready to enjoy. Since 2022 the screens of the pool enclosure were replaced with 20/20 "no-see-um" screen. The current owners enjoy morning coffee on the dock watching the array of birds and the peaceful waterfront setting. This is true Sanibel living: surrounded by nature and close to the beach!
Sold for $495,000
$495,000
4556 Bowen Bayou Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957
1beds
1,107sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1982
0.44 Acres Lot
$494,900 Zestimate®
$447/sqft
$2,818 Estimated rent
Home value
$494,900
$440,000 - $554,000
$2,818/mo
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Peaceful waterfront settingTwo story pool enclosureBright inviting living spaceExpansive outdoor living space
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Listed by:
Jennifer McSorley 239-560-2355,
Pfeifer Realty Group LLC
Bought with:
Jennifer McSorley, 3139956
Pfeifer Realty Group LLC
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR,MLS#: 2260442
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shower Only
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Doors: See Remarks
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,014
- Total interior livable area: 1,107 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Exterior features: Storage, Awning(s), Dock
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Caged, Equipment Stays, Private
- Spa features: Spa
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bayou
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bayou
- Waterfront features: Bayou, Mangroves, Near Beach
- Frontage length: 85
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 134621T2001001620
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Beach House
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised, Piling Wood
- Roof: Fiberglass
Condition
- Year built: 1982
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Sanibel
- Subdivision: Sanibel Bayous
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $200 annually
- Association phone: 239-472-4120
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: BTF/Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Sold | $495,000-9.8%$447/sqft |
Source:  Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2260442 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Pending sale | $549,000$496/sqft |
Source:  Florida Gulf Coast MLS #2026015615 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Contingent | $549,000$496/sqft |
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2260442 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,000+44.5%$496/sqft |
Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #2026015615 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2010 | Sold | $380,000-7.3%$343/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2009 | Price change | $410,000-7.3%$370/sqft |
Source: Royal Shell Preferred Properties #2900554 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2009 | Listed for sale | $442,500+105.8%$400/sqft |
Source: Listhub #200922686 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/1995 | Sold | $215,000$194/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,873 +2.7% | $454,813 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $6,690 +41.3% | $441,995 +43.2% |
| 2023 | $4,736 -22.2% | $308,559 -25.9% |
| 2022 | $6,085 -0.4% | $416,623 +3% |
| 2021 | $6,108 +0.6% | $404,488 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $6,072 -2.8% | $398,903 -2.6% |
| 2019 | $6,247 | $409,392 -1.1% |
| 2018 | $6,247 -2.7% | $413,759 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $6,423 +0.1% | $405,249 +2.9% |
| 2016 | $6,418 +1.4% | $393,731 +0.8% |
| 2015 | $6,333 -1.6% | $390,702 +8.5% |
| 2014 | $6,435 -1.8% | $360,210 -13.6% |
| 2013 | $6,550 -2% | $417,097 +15.3% |
| 2012 | $6,681 +1.2% | $361,850 +3% |
| 2011 | $6,603 +7.8% | $351,250 +0.8% |
| 2010 | $6,127 -6.7% | $348,559 -13.8% |
| 2009 | $6,568 -8.7% | $404,420 -11.5% |
| 2007 | $7,196 -4.4% | $456,940 +0.8% |
| 2006 | $7,529 +26.6% | $453,170 +42.3% |
| 2004 | $5,947 -8.5% | $318,380 -8.2% |
| 2003 | $6,502 +7.1% | $346,910 +9.3% |
| 2002 | $6,068 | $317,280 +57.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $200,980 |
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Neighborhood: 33957
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10The Sanibel SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 5/10Cypress Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 16.5 mi
- 2/10South Fort Myers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 19.6 mi
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- Florida
- Lee County
- Sanibel
- 33957
- 4556 Bowen Bayou Rd
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