EXCELENT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY for those who appreciate waterfront living, easy access to boating, proximity to the beach, and the potential for completing a custom home in a highly desirable location. Located on the east end of Sanibel. This ground-level 3 bedroom plus a den, 2 1/2 bath, split floor plan, canal home sits on one of the largest lots in Shell Harbor. Other features include a 3-car garage, spacious and open kitchen area that is perfect for entertaining. Large, caged pool/lanai with long water views from almost every room in the house. Call me today to schedule your showing and become part of all the excitement that Sanibel has to offer.
Sold for $1,250,000
$1,250,000
969 Whelk Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957
3beds
2,516sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
0.47 Acres Lot
$1,302,400 Zestimate®
$497/sqft
$6,341 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,302,400
$1.15M - $1.50M
$6,341/mo
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Waterfront livingCustom homeCanal homeProximity to the beachSplit floor planLong water viewsOpen kitchen area
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Listed by:
Kelly Huguenin 423-903-4684,
Pfeifer Realty Group LLC,
Eric J Pfeifer 239-472-0004,
Pfeifer Realty Group LLC
Bought with:
Deborah B Smith, 593014
VIP Realty Sanibel and Captiva
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR,MLS#: 2231016
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Family Room, Laundry, Other Add Agt Note
Primary bedroom
- Features: Other
Primary bathroom
- Features: Other
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator-Ice maker, Washer, Other
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- 8 Ft Ceilings, High Ceilings
- Flooring: Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors, Impact Resistant Doors
- Windows: Jalousie, Single Hung, Sliding
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,687
- Total interior livable area: 2,516 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 3+ Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Ground Level
- Patio & porch: Open Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Boat Lift, Dock
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Caged, Equipment Stays, Gunite, Salt Water, 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, Canal, Near Beach
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 204623T4039010410
- Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Old Florida
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Ground Level, Stucco
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Irrigation System
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Deeded Beach Access, Gulf Access, Restricted Rentals
- Subdivision: Shell Harbor
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $100 annually
- HOA phone: 239-472-5020
Location
- Region: Sanibel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $497/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $794,477
- Annual tax amount: $19,242
- Date on market: 11/9/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 137 days
- Listing terms: BTF/Cash
- Lease term: Month To Month
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/12/2024 | Sold | $1,250,000-16.4%$497/sqft |
Source:  Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2231016 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2024 | Pending sale | $1,495,000$594/sqft |
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2231016 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2024 | Price change | $1,495,000-3.5%$594/sqft |
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2231016 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2024 | Price change | $1,549,000-2.9%$616/sqft |
Source:  Florida Gulf Coast MLS #223082280 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000+257.6%$634/sqft |
Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #223082280 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/1997 | Sold | $446,000$177/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,880 -39.8% | $794,477 -35% |
| 2024 | $19,747 -1.5% | $1,222,574 +10% |
| 2023 | $20,044 +23.7% | $1,111,431 +10% |
| 2022 | $16,205 +20.4% | $1,010,392 +10% |
| 2021 | $13,462 +2.9% | $918,538 +4.2% |
| 2020 | $13,088 -2.6% | $881,781 -2.1% |
| 2019 | $13,439 | $900,367 -0.8% |
| 2018 | $13,439 -2.6% | $907,622 -0.9% |
| 2017 | $13,800 -3% | $915,704 +9.6% |
| 2016 | $14,228 +7.5% | $835,204 +4.8% |
| 2015 | $13,230 +2% | $796,810 +0.6% |
| 2014 | $12,969 +3.1% | $791,804 +14.3% |
| 2013 | $12,575 +22% | $692,508 +13.2% |
| 2012 | $10,305 -13.4% | $611,528 -12.4% |
| 2011 | $11,899 -2.4% | $698,147 0% |
| 2010 | $12,187 +8.3% | $698,485 +2.2% |
| 2009 | $11,255 +4.8% | $683,720 -0.3% |
| 2008 | $10,737 -21.1% | $685,640 -20.7% |
| 2007 | $13,601 +8.9% | $864,870 +14.9% |
| 2006 | $12,487 +5.1% | $752,570 +23.1% |
| 2004 | $11,886 +14.1% | $611,250 +15.2% |
| 2003 | $10,417 +2.8% | $530,450 -0.1% |
| 2002 | $10,132 | $530,820 +34.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $393,450 |
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Neighborhood: 33957
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