Sold for $650,000

$650,000

551 Sea Oats Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957

3beds

1,522sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1986

0.3 Acres Lot

$630,500 Zestimate^®

$427/sqft

$3,707 Estimated rent

Home value

$630,500

$555,000 - $712,000

$3,707/mo

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What's special

Working wood fireplaceDeeded beach accessHealthy mature vegetationOversized lanai facing westOak hardwood floorsNine foot ceilings

This charming beach cottage-style home is just what you've been looking for! Located mere steps from the sand and shells of Sanibel, this property has deeded beach access hardly a five minute walk door to seashore. Adding to its enchantment, we find oak hardwood floors, nine foot ceilings throughout, a working wood fireplace, and an oversized lanai facing west for your sunset viewing. Elevated above the required height, this home has ample storage below as well as covered parking for two vehicles. The roof is metal, and the supporting joists have additional strapping for strength. Custom built by Jeff Good Builders, this property is bathed in sunlight throughout the day and is so close to the Gulf that you can hear the surf every evening. In addition to the lovely home, the yard boasts healthy mature vegetation such as mango, palm, strangler fig, frangipani and numerous ornamentals for a lush tropical feel.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room

Primary bedroom

Features: Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s)

Primary bathroom

Features: Bidet, Shower/Tub Combo

Heating

Central

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Appliances

Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Internet Ready, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater

Features

Storage, 8 Ft Ceilings, Split Bedrooms
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Doors: French Doors, Jalousie, Storm Protection Other
Windows: Impact Resistant Windows, Jalousie, Single Hung, Window Coverings
Has fireplace: No
Fireplace features: Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,333
Total interior livable area: 1,522 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Covered, Under Bldg

Features

Patio & porch: Screened, Wood Deck
Has private pool: Yes
Pool features: Private
Has view: Yes
View description: Lawn/Garden
Waterfront features: None/Not Applicable, Beach Access, Near Beach
Frontage length: 100

Lot

Size: 0.3 Acres
Features: Interior Lot, See Remarks

Details

Parcel number: 284622T3008000380

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Beach House,Old Florida
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame, Trim Wood, Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Raised, Piling Wood
Roof: Metal,Pitched

Condition

Year built: 1986

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Assessment Paid, Public Sewer
Water: Assessment Paid, Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Deeded Beach Access, Gulf Access, Internet
Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Subdivision: Sea Oats

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Sanibel

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $427/sqft
Tax assessed value: $669,387
Annual tax amount: $1,585
Date on market: 2/3/2025
Cumulative days on market: 142 days
Listing terms: BTF/Cash
Lease term: Month To Month
Road surface type: Paved

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/3/2025	Sold	$650,000-3.8%$427/sqft
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5/7/2025	Pending sale	$675,555$444/sqft
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5/1/2025	Price change	$675,555-3.4%$444/sqft
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2250209 Report a problem
4/21/2025	Price change	$699,555-2.8%$460/sqft
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4/1/2025	Price change	$719,555-2.7%$473/sqft
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3/3/2025	Price change	$739,555-7.5%$486/sqft
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2/3/2025	Listed for sale	$799,555$525/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,715 +3.8%	$318,742 +248.6%
2024	$1,651 +9.9%	$91,428 -69.6%
2023	$1,503 -10.9%	$300,737 +3%
2022	$1,688 -1.2%	$291,978 +3%
2021	$1,707 +1.3%	$283,474 +1.4%
2020	$1,685 +2.4%	$279,560 -34.2%
2019	$1,646	$424,750 +58.4%
2018	$1,646 +1.1%	$268,180 +2.1%
2017	$1,628	$262,664 -38.3%
2016	$1,628 +2.2%	$425,449 +5%
2015	$1,592 -0.6%	$405,093 +4.6%
2014	$1,603 +0.5%	$387,399 +11.7%
2013	$1,594 -59.7%	$346,914 +0.2%
2012	$3,960 +1.3%	$346,205 -8.7%
2011	$3,907 -0.9%	$379,145 +8.8%
2010	$3,943 +14.8%	$348,497 -11.2%
2009	$3,434 +1.7%	$392,560 -17.4%
2007	$3,376 -2.4%	$475,020 +3.2%
2006	$3,458 -4.4%	$460,230 +25.4%
2004	$3,616 +11%	$366,890 -0.6%
2003	$3,258 +0.7%	$369,040 +33.3%
2002	$3,236	$276,790 +25%
2000	--	$221,510