Significant $50,000 Price Improvement -- Rare Elevated Multi-Family Opportunity on Sanibel Island, Now Offered at an Exceptional Price! — Less than a Five-Minute Walk to the Beach — Welcome to 746 Cardium Street, where the best of beachside living meets outstanding investment potential. Rarely available on Sanibel Island, this elevated multi-family property features two separate cottages, offering a unique and highly sought-after opportunity for both investors and lifestyle buyers alike. Ideally located less than a five-minute walk to one of Sanibel Island’s most renowned beaches, this exceptional property delivers the perfect blend of flexibility, charm, and income potential. The beautifully maintained property includes two inviting beach cottages, each offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with a combined 1,280 square feet of living space under air. Importantly, the home has never sustained any damage from recent hurricanes, and the elevated construction has helped preserve the integrity of the living areas—providing valuable peace of mind in today’s market. The property also features a new roof installed in 2023, further enhancing its durability and long-term value. Whether you choose to live in one cottage while renting the other, or lease both to maximize income, the versatility of this property makes it ideal as a primary residence, seasonal retreat, or high-performing vacation rental investment. Perfectly positioned just off Periwinkle Way and Donax Road, you’ll enjoy effortless access to the beach just steps away, along with nearby shopping, dining, and island attractions via Middle Gulf Drive. Each elevated cottage offers its own private screened lanai, expansive decking, and dedicated storage for all your island essentials. The spacious lot also provides room for a potential private pool, allowing you to further enhance the outdoor living experience. Opportunities like this—an elevated, storm-resilient, multi-family property in such a prime Sanibel location—are few and far between. Don’t miss your chance to own a true slice of island paradise.
Pending
$750,000
746 Cardium St, Sanibel, FL 33957
4beds
1,280sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1970
-- sqft lot
$693,600 Zestimate®
$586/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two inviting beach cottagesSpacious lotElevated multi-family propertyTwo separate cottages
- 219 days
- 51
- 4
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chris Kirchner 239-470-4650,
Keller Williams Realty Fort Myers and the Islands,
Sarah Ashton 239-691-4915,
Keller Williams Realty Fort Myers and the Islands
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR,MLS#: 2260287
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: DR/LR Combo, Florida Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Workshop, Other Add Agt Note, See Remarks
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Other
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Sink
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Storage, High Ceilings, 8 Ft Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors, Storm Protection None
- Windows: Double Hung, Sliding
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,352
- Total interior livable area: 1,280 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other
Features
- Patio & porch: Open Porch, Patio, Screened
- Exterior features: Storage
- Pool features: Room For
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lawn/Garden
- Waterfront features: None/Not Applicable, Near Beach
- Frontage length: 70
Lot
- Size: 10,454 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 304623T2003050100
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Frame, See Remarks, Trim Vinyl, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised, Piling Wood
- Roof: Fiberglass
Condition
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sanibel Shores
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sanibel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $586/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $613,963
- Annual tax amount: $9,772
- Date on market: 3/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 218 days
- Listing terms: BTF/Cash
- Lease term: Month-to-Month,Month To Month
Foreclosure details
Estimated market value
$693,600
$659,000 - $728,000
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Pending sale | $750,000$586/sqft |
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| 6/27/2026 | Price change | $750,000-6.3%$586/sqft |
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| 5/21/2026 | Price change | $800,000-5.9%$625/sqft |
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| 4/24/2026 | Price change | $850,000-5.6%$664/sqft |
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| 3/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $900,000+41.7%$703/sqft |
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| 1/12/2021 | Sold | $635,000-0.8%$496/sqft |
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| 11/5/2020 | Pending sale | $640,000$500/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Realty #220069178 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2020 | Listed for sale | $640,000-1.4%$500/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Realty #220069178 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2020 | Listing removed | $649,000$507/sqft |
Source: Pfeifer Realty Group LLC #2200303 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2020 | Listed for sale | $649,000-3%$507/sqft |
Source: Pfeifer Realty Group LLC #2191040 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2019 | Listed for sale | $669,000+11.5%$523/sqft |
Source: Pfeifer Realty Group LLC #218068640 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2016 | Sold | $599,998+28471.3%$469/sqft |
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| 7/2/2010 | Sold | $2,100-99.6%$2/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2005 | Sold | $550,000+29.4%$430/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2004 | Sold | $425,000+16.4%$332/sqft |
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| 5/5/2000 | Sold | $365,000+60.4%$285/sqft |
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| 11/17/1998 | Sold | $227,500+45.4%$178/sqft |
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| 3/20/1997 | Sold | $156,500$122/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,772 -3.6% | $613,963 -4.3% |
| 2024 | $10,138 +3.4% | $641,699 +2.5% |
| 2023 | $9,801 +4% | $626,049 -1.3% |
| 2022 | $9,425 +40% | $634,181 +50% |
| 2021 | $6,730 +4.5% | $422,809 +5.8% |
| 2020 | $6,443 -1.3% | $399,705 -1.4% |
| 2019 | $6,531 | $405,363 -0.6% |
| 2018 | $6,531 -6% | $407,789 -2.3% |
| 2017 | $6,947 0% | $417,475 +11.2% |
| 2016 | $6,947 +13.5% | $375,454 +12.1% |
| 2015 | $6,123 +7.7% | $334,799 +7.6% |
| 2014 | $5,684 +7.1% | $311,196 +12.9% |
| 2013 | $5,306 +21.5% | $275,709 +18.3% |
| 2012 | $4,368 -2.9% | $232,985 -1.3% |
| 2011 | $4,501 -32.2% | $236,078 -33.3% |
| 2010 | $6,634 +2.7% | $354,098 -9.4% |
| 2009 | $6,458 -21.4% | $390,780 -24.9% |
| 2007 | $8,216 +5.4% | $520,590 +11.3% |
| 2006 | $7,795 +30.5% | $467,890 +46.9% |
| 2004 | $5,972 +7.5% | $318,550 +8.2% |
| 2003 | $5,554 -10.2% | $294,460 -8.5% |
| 2002 | $6,183 | $321,710 +63.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $197,060 |
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