Welcome to 5706 Sanibel Captiva Road—arguably the best-priced waterfront property on Sanibel Island and one of the most substantial boating opportunities available across Sanibel and Captiva. Set on a commanding 1.39 acres with more than 300 feet of direct deep-water frontage, this is not merely waterfront property—it is front-row access to the intracoastal playground of Pine Island Sound and the open turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The West End location offers an increasingly rare combination of privacy, acreage, boating access, and convenience. The property is just minutes by bicycle from the island’s renowned beaches, Blind Pass, and the historic Santiva enclave. A quick trip brings you to Captiva Island for waterfront dining, boutique shopping, and legendary destinations such as The Mucky Duck, The Green Flash, and the iconic Captiva Island Store. Build here and position your future home for sweeping views toward the Gulf over Silver Key and sunsets that require no filter. Mangrove-lined shoreline, protected bayou waters, exceptional wildlife, and direct boating access create the kind of setting people spend years trying to find. The water here is not simply decorative—it is alive. Manatees cruise past the shoreline, dolphins regularly put on a show, and Snook, Redfish, Snapper, and Sheepshead make the surrounding waters a year-round fishery. Overhead, Osprey and Bald Eagles patrol the sky. It is nature’s highway, and this property gives you one of the best seats on it. A property survey, marine survey, engineering study, and architectural plans for a custom approximately 3,000-square-foot elevated coastal residence, boat dock, and lift have already been completed and are transferable, representing a substantial savings of time and money already absorbed by the current owner. Simply put, buyers seeking the strongest waterfront value currently available on Sanibel should put this property at the top of their list. This is not just another vacant lot. It is a launch point for early-morning fishing runs, sunset cruises, tarpon seasons, island weekends, and a lifetime on the water. For the buyer who views boating not merely as a hobby but as a way of life, this is home port.
Lot/land
$699,000
5706 Sanibel Captiva Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957
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1.39Acres
Unimproved Land
Built in ----
1.39 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mangrove-lined canalBayou watersShell-strewn shoreline
- 226 days
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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#: 2260268
Facts & features
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bayou, Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bayou,Canal
- Waterfront features: Canal Salt, Direct Access, Canal, Near Beach
- Frontage length: 300
Lot
- Size: 1.39 Acres
- Features: House Plans Avail, Survey Avail, 1 - 2 Acres, Mangroves, Trees, Weeds/Plants, Wooded, Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 124621T4000100000
- Zoning: Residential
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: See Remarks
- Subdivision: Castaway Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sanibel
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,050,026
- Annual tax amount: $10,413
- Date on market: 3/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 422 days
- Listing terms: BTF/Cash
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Price change | $699,000-22.2% |
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| 3/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000-9.6% |
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| 8/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $995,000-13.5% |
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| 11/28/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000+121.2% |
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| 10/18/2021 | Sold | $520,000-0.9% |
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| 8/3/2021 | Pending sale | $524,900 |
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| 7/23/2021 | Price change | $524,900-4.5% |
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| 6/2/2021 | Price change | $549,900+4.7% |
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| 4/30/2021 | Pending sale | $525,000 |
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| 4/21/2021 | Listed for sale | $525,000-8.7% |
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| 10/30/2020 | Listing removed | $574,900 |
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| 11/13/2019 | Price change | $574,900+21.1% |
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| 7/25/2019 | Listed for sale | $474,900-5% |
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| 4/9/2019 | Listing removed | $499,900 |
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| 3/7/2019 | Price change | $499,900-9.1% |
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| 1/22/2019 | Listed for sale | $549,900-1.6% |
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| 6/19/2018 | Listed for sale | $559,000+1.8% |
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| 4/2/2017 | Listing removed | $549,000 |
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| 10/11/2016 | Listed for sale | $549,000+22.3% |
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| 8/20/2016 | Listing removed | $449,000 |
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| 10/19/2015 | Price change | $449,000-10% |
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| 8/19/2015 | Listed for sale | $499,000+7.3% |
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| 10/5/2014 | Listing removed | $465,000 |
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| 4/20/2014 | Price change | $465,000-6.8% |
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| 1/23/2014 | Listed for sale | $499,000 |
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| 10/23/2013 | Listing removed | $499,000+34% |
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| 4/5/2005 | Sold | $372,500+145.1% |
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| 8/23/1999 | Sold | $152,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,413 +7.1% | $505,385 +10% |
| 2024 | $9,724 -0.2% | $459,441 +10% |
| 2023 | $9,748 +71.9% | $417,674 +10% |
| 2022 | $5,673 +15.1% | $379,704 +21.7% |
| 2021 | $4,928 +0.1% | $312,000 +2.5% |
| 2020 | $4,924 +4.1% | $304,533 -2.4% |
| 2019 | $4,728 | $312,000 |
| 2018 | $4,728 +2.5% | $312,000 -19.6% |
| 2017 | $4,611 -8.3% | $388,004 +86.5% |
| 2016 | $5,028 +35.7% | $208,000 |
| 2015 | $3,707 -2.4% | $208,000 |
| 2014 | $3,796 -1% | $208,000 -29.2% |
| 2013 | $3,834 -19.2% | $293,700 +13% |
| 2012 | $4,745 -10.5% | $260,000 -10.3% |
| 2011 | $5,304 -2.2% | $290,000 |
| 2010 | $5,424 -5.7% | $290,000 -9.4% |
| 2009 | $5,750 -2.3% | $320,000 -7.2% |
| 2008 | $5,884 -7.8% | $345,000 -8% |
| 2007 | $6,379 -4.8% | $375,000 |
| 2006 | $6,701 +14.4% | $375,000 +19% |
| 2004 | $5,860 -0.3% | $315,000 |
| 2003 | $5,877 +2.9% | $315,000 +5% |
| 2002 | $5,709 | $300,000 +142.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $123,500 |
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