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    • $2,295,000

    896 Limpet Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957

    3beds
    3,171sqft
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    $14,210/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1977
    0.31 Acres Lot
    $2,085,500 Zestimate®
    $724/sqft
    $8/mo HOA

    What's special

    Convenient beach accessTranquil water views
    Welcome to 896 Limpet Drive, ideally positioned on a wide canal in Sanibel’s highly desirable east-end boating community of Shell Harbor. This property offers direct Gulf access with no bridges, placing world-class fishing, cruising, and island hopping just minutes from your dock. Whether you’re heading out for a sunset cruise or a day offshore, the location provides exceptional boating flexibility right from your backyard. The home features a spacious layout with soaring ceilings, generous living areas, and an open kitchen designed for easy flow and entertaining. The primary suite enjoys elevated privacy along with tranquil water views and access to outdoor living space overlooking the pool area. A new roof adds significant value and peace of mind, providing a strong foundation as you personalize and enhance the interior spaces to your taste. Situated in Shell Harbor, owners enjoy one of Sanibel’s most sought-after waterfront neighborhoods along with convenient beach access. With its direct Gulf access, wide canal setting, and premier east-end location, this property presents a rare opportunity to create your ideal coastal retreat and embrace the very best of the Florida boating lifestyle.
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    Listed by:

    Gregory Demaras 917-837-7009,

    Pfeifer Realty Group LLC,

    Eric J Pfeifer 239-472-0004,

    Pfeifer Realty Group LLC

    Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR,MLS#: 2260225MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Rooms
      • Room types: DR/LR Combo, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Loft
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Balcony, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Level: Second
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: Dbl Sinks, Double Vanity, Sep. Shower, Sep. Tub, Tile
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
      Appliances
      • Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Microwave, Range/Dbl Oven Elec, Refrigerator-Ice maker, Electric Oven, Water Heater, Wine Cooler
      • Laundry: Laundry Room
      Features
      • Cathedral Ceiling(s), Tray Ceiling(s)
      • Flooring: Tile, Wood
      • Doors: French Doors, Sliding Doors
      • Windows: Sliding
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 5,418
      • Total interior livable area: 3,171 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Double Garage
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Entry location: Ground Level
      • Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
      • Exterior features: Boat Lift, Dock, Electric at Dock, Water at Dock, Balcony
      • Has private pool: Yes
      • Pool features: In Ground, Caged, Electric Heat, Equipment Stays, Private
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Canal
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Canal
      • Waterfront features: Canal Salt, Navigable Water, Seawall, Beach Access, Gulf Access, Near Beach
      • Frontage length: 94
      Lot
      • Size: 0.31 Acres
      • Features: Bulkhead/Seawall, Cul-De-Sac
      Details
      • Parcel number: 204623T1001000050
      • Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Block, Ground Level, Stucco
      • Roof: Tile
      Condition
      • Year built: 1977

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public, Irrigation System

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Deeded Beach Access, Gulf Access, Restricted Rentals
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: Shell Harbor
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • HOA fee: $100 annually
      • HOA phone: 239-454-1101
      Location
      • Region: Sanibel

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $724/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $884,974
      • Annual tax amount: $12,629
      • Date on market: 2/20/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 158 days
      • Listing terms: BTF/Cash
      • Lease term: Month To Month
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $2,085,500

        $1.98M - $2.19M

        $7,045/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        4/27/2026Price change$2,295,000-4.2%$724/sqft
        Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2260225 Report a problem
        3/11/2026Price change$2,395,000-7.7%$755/sqft
        Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #2026008983 Report a problem
        2/20/2026Listed for sale$2,595,000+52.6%$818/sqft
        Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #2026008983 Report a problem
        10/30/2023Sold$1,700,000$536/sqft
        Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #223008266 Report a problem
        9/21/2023Pending sale$1,700,000$536/sqft
        Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #223008266 Report a problem
        9/15/2023Price change$1,700,000-20.9%$536/sqft
        Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #223008266 Report a problem
        5/26/2023Price change$2,150,000-8.5%$678/sqft
        Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #223008266 Report a problem
        3/20/2023Price change$2,350,000-5.8%$741/sqft
        Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #223008266 Report a problem
        1/31/2023Listed for sale$2,495,000+193.5%$787/sqft
        Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #223008266 Report a problem
        7/1/1997Sold$850,000$268/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$13,155 -29.8%$884,974 -30.7%
        2024$18,732 -55.1%$1,277,554 -55.6%
        2023$41,757 +143.1%$2,874,370 +127.8%
        2022$17,174 -0.9%$1,261,655 +3%
        2021$17,333 +0.3%$1,224,908 +1.4%
        2020$17,287 +1.6%$1,207,996 -12.9%
        2019$17,009 $1,387,291 +19.7%
        2018$17,009 0%$1,158,819 +2.1%
        2017$17,015 -0.1%$1,134,984 -15.7%
        2016$17,036 +0.4%$1,346,220 +11.8%
        2015$16,974 +2.3%$1,204,086 +2.2%
        2014$16,594 -0.2%$1,177,898 +8%
        2013$16,631 +1.5%$1,091,151 +7.2%
        2012$16,386 -13.4%$1,017,901 -11.9%
        2011$18,922 -2.2%$1,155,839 +0.2%
        2010$19,347 -0.3%$1,154,039 -13.5%
        2009$19,408 +8.9%$1,334,450 -5.3%
        2007$17,830 -2.8%$1,409,130 +24.8%
        2006$18,340 -23.3%$1,129,460 -12.1%
        2004$23,926 +1.1%$1,284,920 +1.4%
        2003$23,673 -1.3%$1,267,320 +0.7%
        2002$23,992 $1,259,040 +57.7%
        2000-- $798,560
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        Neighborhood: 33957

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        Car-Dependent
        81 / 100
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