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  • $899,000

    5706 Sanibel Captiva Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957

    --beds
    --baths
    1.39Acres
    Unimproved Land
    Built in ----
    1.39 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $--/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Mangrove-lined canalBayou watersShell-strewn shoreline
    Welcome to 5706 Sanibel Captiva Road—arguably one of the biggest and best boating properties to hit the 2026 market on Sanibel Island’s coveted West End. Set on a commanding 1.39 acres with 300+ feet of direct deep-water frontage, this is not just waterfront—it’s front-row access to the intracoastal playground of Pine Island Sound and the wide open turquoise waters of the Gulf. No bridges, no compromises. Just throttle down and go. The water here isn’t just decorative, it’s alive. Manatee cruise past like they own the place. Dolphin put on a show. Snook, Redfish, Snapper, and Sheepshead make this a year-round fishery. Overhead, Osprey and Bald Eagles patrol the sky. It’s nature’s highway, and you’ve got the best seat on it. The West end location is prime; It's quiet, yet just minutes by bike to the island’s best beaches, Blind Pass, and the historic Santiva enclave. A quick hop brings you to Captiva Island for waterfront dining, boutique shopping, and legendary stops like The Mucky Duck, Green flash, or iconic Captiva Island Store. Build here and you’re positioned for sweeping Gulf views over Silver Key and sunsets that don’t need a filter. Mangrove-lined canal. Bayou waters. Shell-strewn shoreline. This is the kind of setting people write songs about—and boaters wait years to find. A property survey, marine survey, engineering study, and architectural plans for a custom 3,000 sq. ft. elevated coastal home + boat dock and lift are complete and transferable. That’s months (if not years!) of time and a significant chunk of money saved—so you can move straight to building your dream instead of waiting on paperwork. This isn’t just another lot. It’s a launch point for a lifetime of early-morning runs, sunset cruises, tarpon seasons, and long weekends on the water. If boating isn’t just a hobby but a way of life, this is your home port. Opportunities like this don’t wait, and neither should you.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Evan duPont 239-462-1817,

    Michael Saunders & Company

    Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR,MLS#: 2260268MLS Logo

      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: 320 days
      • Listing terms: BTF/Cash
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $2,293/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        3/2/2026Price change$899,000-9.6%
        Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2260268 Report a problem
        8/15/2025Price change$995,000-13.5%
        Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2250835 Report a problem
        11/28/2024Listed for sale$1,150,000+121.2%
        Source: SWFLMLS #224095996 Report a problem
        10/18/2021Sold$520,000-0.9%
        Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #221030001 Report a problem
        8/3/2021Pending sale$524,900
        Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #221030001 Report a problem
        7/23/2021Price change$524,900-4.5%
        Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #221030001 Report a problem
        6/2/2021Price change$549,900+4.7%
        Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #221030001 Report a problem
        4/30/2021Pending sale$525,000
        Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #221030001 Report a problem
        4/21/2021Listed for sale$525,000-8.7%
        Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #221030001 Report a problem
        10/30/2020Listing removed$574,900
        Source: Barclays Real Estate Group 1 #219050541 Report a problem
        11/13/2019Price change$574,900+21.1%
        Source: Barclays Real Estate Group 1 #219050541 Report a problem
        7/25/2019Listed for sale$474,900-5%
        Source: Barclays Real Estate Group 1 #219050541 Report a problem
        4/9/2019Listing removed$499,900
        Source: Barclays Real Estate Group 1 #218039073 Report a problem
        3/7/2019Price change$499,900-9.1%
        Source: Barclays Real Estate Group 1 #218039073 Report a problem
        1/22/2019Price change$549,900-1.6%
        Source: Barclays Real Estate Group 1 #218039073 Report a problem
        6/19/2018Listed for sale$559,000+1.8%
        Source: Barclays Real Estate Group 1 #218039073 Report a problem
        4/2/2017Listing removed$549,000
        Source: VIP Realty Group,Inc #216063625 Report a problem
        10/11/2016Listed for sale$549,000+22.3%
        Source: VIP Realty Group,Inc #216063625 Report a problem
        8/20/2016Listing removed$449,000
        Source: VIP Realty Group,Inc #215046598 Report a problem
        10/19/2015Price change$449,000-10%
        Source: VIP Realty Group,Inc #215046598 Report a problem
        8/19/2015Listed for sale$499,000+7.3%
        Source: VIP Realty Group,Inc #215046598 Report a problem
        10/5/2014Listing removed$465,000
        Source: RE/MAX Trend #201337858 Report a problem
        4/20/2014Price change$465,000-6.8%
        Source: RE/MAX Trend #201337858 Report a problem
        1/23/2014Listed for sale$499,000
        Source: Re/Max Trend #201337858 Report a problem
        10/23/2013Listing removed$499,000
        Source: RE/MAX Trend #201315819 Report a problem
        4/25/2013Listed for sale$499,000+34%
        Source: Christiano Realty #201315819 Report a problem
        4/5/2005Sold$372,500+145.1%
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        8/23/1999Sold$152,000
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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

        Find assessor info on the county website

        Monthly payment

        Estimated monthly payment$1,822
        All calculations are estimates and provided by Zillow, Inc. for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.
        HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
        Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 33957

        Getting around

        3 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        61 / 100
        Bikeable

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