luxury real estate for sale Sanibel, United States

In the heart of the island, this stunning residence offers an unmatched living experience, surrounded by pristine nature and breathtaking views. Built by the original developer of the subdivision and with attention to resistance and sustainability. New roof, siding, air-conditioning systems, pool cage repairs, electrical needs and extensive landscaping have brought this property back to life. This smart home offers a Ring doorbell, Nest thermostats and a 4k security camera system, and an outdoor shower area for rinsing off after a day at the beach. The outdoor sink on the back porch is a convenient way to rinse off all your shell finds. There is also a 50-amp plug for your electric vehicle, boat or recreational vehicle. The home features a unique cupola room on the third floor which is a finished custom-designed space offering a 360-degree view of the surrounding natural land. The home's custom blinds and lighting features give every room a light-filled view. The chef-inspired kitchen is complete with Bosch appliances including an induction cooktop, downdraft hood, convection oven and dishwasher. The roomy pantry and numerous cabinets have plenty of room for all your cooking needs. A true island home.

Not every Gulf front property on Sanibel is created equally and the nuanced details make all the difference. Starting with a generous 110 feet of beachfront and a favorably located coastal setback line, this home will always have some of the best Gulf and beach views on all of Sanibel Island. Situated where the very end of West Gulf Drive meets the very beginning of Snowberry Lane, a location known for its extreme privacy and deep pristine expanses of beach, this property shares the sand with some of the most desirable homes on the island. An excellent representation of biophilic design done correctly, the home serves to improve your personal well-being and health through an increased connection with nature which is fostered through the wrap-around lanais and large picture windows overlooking the wide expanse of shoreline outside your door. The vaulted ceilings, skylights, and atrium garden fill the home with an abundance of light and ambiance. This home was designed to be enjoyed in the company of friends with an attached casita-style guest house, private elevator, and an entertaining chef's dream kitchen featuring all Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances including two dishwashers, warming drawer, steam oven, separate refrigeration and freezer towers, gas cooktop, and gas kitchen grill. The community pool and tennis are located at the end of the street offering resort-style amenities without the hassle of upkeep.

This stunning home is located on intersecting canals on Sanibel's east end. The oversized corner lot offers serene privacy and plenty of space for the backyard to be an amazing extension of the fun and exceptional livability of the property. Shell paths guide you around the large pool, a beautiful poolside dining area, and the large tiki hut big enough to cover an amazing lounge area with couches and chairs, with the ability to add TVs and a bar. Finally, the path leads you to your private dock on one of Sanibel's navigable canals. Boaters will love the intersecting canals offering spectacular views and a great turning basin for ease of dockage. With access to the Gulf from the private dock and the beach within walking distance, your fun in the sun has a multitude of options. The home features a large open floor plan with vaulted ceilings in the living room and kitchen, tile floors, an abundance of windows, and an amazing kitchen perfect for dinner parties and family gatherings. The other extremely unique attribute of this home is the lower level is grandfathered in for a bedroom, bath, kitchen, and living area. This east-end oasis awaits!

Born from a lifelong appreciation of the value that good architecture can bring to one's quality of life, the previous owner commissioned architect Irwin Stein, a protégée of Frank Lloyd Wright, to design a home specifically for this property. An interpretation of Wright's Prairie style, the structure carries the telltale hallmarks including strong horizontal lines, ribbons of windows, and an open design featuring a dramatic fireplace as the visual focal point of the interior. Located on one of the widest sections of Clam Bayou, there are expansive water views for as far as the eye can see. The home's large, covered deck and wall of windows are perfect for enjoying the end of each day as the fiery evening sky turns blue when the sun dips into the Gulf beyond a backdrop of deep green mangroves and the steely blue of the bayou just beyond your dock. Remodeled in 2024 to an exacting standard befitting a home of this caliber, notable features include Google smart home controls, a custom staircase, a chef's kitchen with a Thermador suite of appliances and waterfall quartz counters, European cabinetry, a new boat dock, and a remodeled saltwater pool with a swim-up table, spill-over spa, and all-new equipment.

Welcome to Sanibel Island's newest remodel in Butterknife, the only gated community on prestigious West Gulf Drive. Here you don't have to choose been luxury and the beach lifestyle. Starting with the 18-foot plus ceilings accentuated by clerestory windows and dramatic two-story surround for the linear gas fireplace. With an interior design aesthetic embodying no-fuss coastal style reimagined with on-trend features such as luxurious 40-inch tile throughout and custom accent walls adding visual interest in the most high-impact locations. The heart of the home is no place to sacrifice on quality and the open kitchen does not disappoint offering waterfall quartz countertops, full-height quartz backsplash and the complete suite of stainless steel Thermador appliances including a stunning 36-inch six-burner gas range with Thermador's signature star burners. Every bath was overhauled with European-style cabinetry, quartz countertops, frameless shower enclosures, LED mirrors and decorator tile giving each bath its own unique flair. Even better, you have a private walking path through your backyard directly to your beach access so you can be from your elevated pool to the beach in minutes.

This serene home, set back several hundred feet from the road, offers views down a long lake attracting tropical birds of all types including white ibises, blue herons and white egrets. The home features an expansive living area with sliding glass doors leading to a large lanai overlooking the water. Also overlooking the lake is a spacious kitchen and an open dining area. The kitchen has custom cabinetry, marble countertops and upmarket appliances including a French door refrigerator. Designed for privacy, the large primary bedroom is at the rear of the house overlooking the lake. It has its own large walk-in closet and a light and bright primary bath. Guest bedrooms are positioned at the front of the house and separated by a shared bath. This sturdy home built on high pilings sustained little damage from Hurricane Ian and no damage to the upper living area. The wide circular paved driveway provides easy access and plenty of parking. A new Lennox air conditioning system was installed in August 2023 and most of the appliances have been replaced in the last five years.

Conceived in the mind of an architect who was so inspired by the allure of the location, he designed this home to be a celebration of the natural beauty that is Sanibel Island. Structurally, it was engineered to a standard ahead of its time. Aesthetically, it was envisioned to mimic the horizon allowing the entire 150 feet of beachfront to be enjoyed from virtually every room. A wall of windows and the wraparound porches are made for taking in the panoramic views of the turquoise gulf waters that surround you. The interior is no less stunning with thoughtful details that are refined yet eye catching including cabinets handmade by a furniture craftsman, curly maple countertops, timeless hickory plank flooring and vaulted beadboard ceilings. Surrounded by over 1.4 acres of land, you have plenty of space for privacy and recreation, bringing the beach resort to your doorstep with amenities such as a rooftop sundeck, gulf front pool and your own private regulation-size tennis and pickleball court.

This stunning once-in-a-generation bayfront property is on Sanibel's east end, near the historic lighthouse and Lighthouse Beach, and at the end of the quaint and private Buttonwood Lane. This highly unique estate offers approximately 1.3 acres of land, 150 feet of bay frontage with a beautiful beach, and a private boat dock extending out into the sparkling bay waters. The rarity doesn't only apply to the parcel's size and location- per the City of Sanibel Planning Department, the property is allocated three dwelling units per Development Permit 88-7456. The minimum lot size is 15,000 square feet in the D2–Upland Wetlands ecological zone. The property is large enough to achieve the minimum lot size for three single-family parcels. The options for this parcel are as incredible as the bay views the properties would enjoy. This is a very rarely seen opportunity to develop a bayfront compound or small community. The current structures were remediated and include a primary home, guest house, pool, and storage area. Opportunities like this haven't been seen in decades and will likely not be seen again. This is an opportunity to bring back something truly special along the bay on Sanibel Island.

This beach-side oasis embodies tropical charm and Florida living. This three-bedroom, three-bath home is just across a quaint gulf drive from a stunning world renown beach and along the Sanibel River with the beautiful fairways of Sanibel Island Golf Club beyond. In a setting like no other, this home boasts stunning river and golf course views while being just down the bike path to one of Sanibel's nicest beach accesses. The cheerful home greets you with a large open front porch perfect for a morning cup of coffee and you listen to the surf crash on the beach. Entering the home, you notice soaring two-story ceilings and gorgeous views through the bank of impact-rated sliding glass doors beyond. The beautiful wood floors lead you to the stunning open kitchen great for entertaining. The large screened back porch has views of your private pool and spa, and then the river and golf course beyond. Peace of mind is brought with the new roof added in 2021 and impact-rated windows and sliders. The warm ambiance and happy aura of this home is sure to lift your spirits as you enjoy the island life along the Gulf of Mexico.

If you're looking for a home with stunning views of multiple beautiful green fairways and blue lakes, combined with a gorgeous interior that compliments its wonderful location, look no further. This exquisite home is stunning from top to bottom. A gorgeous two-story coral accent wall greets you as you enter, then leads you up to the main floor, where you're welcomed by stunning wood floors, a vaulted ceiling and a wet bar replete with double beverage coolers. The gorgeous views immediately draw the eye through the peace-of-mind offering impact glass sliders, bathing the home in warm natural light. The beautiful, open kitchen with stainless steel appliances and large glass sunroom is situated to overlook the large caged pool and golf course beyond. The home has a brand new roof up to the most stringent codes, new electrical and a new hot water heater. The Dunes community offers wonderful amenities just a bike ride away, including an 18-hole golf course, restaurant, bar, pool, tennis and a convenient island location. This gorgeous home is ready to move in and enjoy!

Discover island living at its finest in this charming home in the heart of Sanibel. Along Mitzi Lane, this residence offers a seamless blend of modern comfort and tropical allure. Offering two bedrooms, two full baths, vaulted ceilings in the living and dining room, and impact-resistant windows and sliders welcoming all the natural light. The two-car garage has a spacious workshop area for all your at-home projects. Step outside to your screened in porch, surrounded by lush greenery, offering privacy from the hustle and bustle of the Island. With your private pool just a short distance away, enjoy some fun in the sun and a day in the refreshing water. Embark on leisurely rides along Sanibel's scenic bike path near your door. The location ensures easy access to restaurants and shopping, and with the beach only a 10-minute bike ride away, this home offers its occupants the idyllic island lifestyle. *Updates include new roof, new air conditioner, new garage doors and more!

One of the few undeveloped acreage parcels remaining on Sanibel Island, this 1.3-acre lot on the west end has 105 feet of mangrove shoreline along Dinkins Bayou offering wide views of the natural waterway, which is home to birds, fish, and the occasional manatee. The tidal, saltwater bayou connects to a blind pass with no bridges to restrict you from the deep waters of the Pine Island Sound and the Gulf. The lot's desirable southwest exposure ensures sun on your pool all year long and gives the added benefit of sunset views over the bayou. Whether by boat or bike, you are just minutes away from the incredible shelling at Blind Pass Beach. Seller commissioned the complete design of three different sets of fully detailed house plans that are ready for permitting after final engineering. Seller also invested significant time and money into the necessary due diligence for this property including contracting for the preparation of a recent construction survey and all necessary soil testing. Survey and analysis of soil composition are attached. In addition, the seller had the lot cleared all invasive Brazilian pepper which will save the buyer time and money when they apply for a building permit. Survey estimates 14,020 of impervious coverage and 16,824 total coverage.

Situated on over an acre of land at one of Sanibel's most coveted locations at the end of West Gulf Dr, across from private access to the beautiful beach & backing on lush conservation land, this gorgeous5 bedroom plus library home, named “Mermaid Cottage,” is the perfect blend of location, size, luxury& beachside living. The home, built to last by prominent Island builder Wolter Group, offers livable luxury to complement the amazing location. Pecan floors guide you through the large living & dining areas featuring soaring 20' ceilings & beautiful moldings to the stunning cut stone floors in the kitchen, marble master bath with jacuzzi tub & steam shower, & glassed lanai leading to large deck where birds can be viewed as far as the eye can see. The well-designed kitchen features a gas range, beautiful cabinets and counters, & a great design perfect for entertaining. Touches like private elevator, wine coolers under granite-topped buffet, banquette seating in the kitchen, large gas-heated pool, & much more make this home the perfect opportunity to enjoy the Sanibel lifestyle. If you have been looking for a stunning property just steps to the world-famous shelling beach, this is it.

The famed architect credited with such iconic works as the Sanibel Causeway designed and built this home to be his family residence so it was engineered with an eye for durability and longevity; a fact that can be appreciated when you realize that this home has survived two major hurricanes with only minor damage. Happiness is found in the space where the essence of outdoor living meets the art of interior design. The tropical yard reminiscent of a Balianese resort surrounds this stunning home with a pallet of colorful privacy. Complementing the relaxed resort feel is the large pool with a poolside palapa (open-pool house) perfect for entertaining, enjoying evening meals, or a day of play. In the background are the soothing sounds of water cascading from the palapa's custom rooftop water feature into the large pool below. The pool is a work of art with a sun ledge and steps that are beautifully adorned with custom, hand-laid tile mosaics. From the moment you walk through the door you have the feeling that this home is truly different. A blend of living as one with nature striking that delicate balance between delighting aesthetics and practical craftsmanship.

Larger ground-level condominium close to the community pool and near the beach. The unit includes two bedrooms, two full baths, a covered screened lanai, and stackable washer and dryer. Due to Hurricane Ian, the interior of the unit was recently gutted and is under renovation overseen by the owner's association. When the renovation is completed in the next few months, the property will have all new appliances, renovated kitchen, bedrooms, baths, walls, trim/doors and flooring. All new electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems are included. This property could be owner-occupied or rented for net positive income. Great investment opportunity as the complex allows for three-night rentals. The unit is centrally located and near the complex's amenities such as heated pool, shuffleboard, barbecue grills, picnic tables, tennis and pickleball courts, and laundry. And to top it all off, you are just a short distance from the sun, surf and seashells of Sanibel Beach!

Enjoy spectacular direct Gulf views from this villa home in Sanibel's coveted Moonshadows community. Homes in this sprawling low-density beachfront community are rare to the market, and the Gulf-front ones even rarer. The villa is half the building sharing only one wall and giving you windows on three sides of the home offering beautiful views of the sparkling water, sugar-sand beach, and tropical grounds. An interior stairway down to a large lower level and your own under-building parking add to the convenient livability. With just under 3,000 square feet of living area, this spacious home is perfect for comfortable beachside living. The beach path is just out of the back of the home while the large community pool and tennis court are just steps out of the front door. Once a luxurious high-end residence, this home was affected by Hurricane Ian and is waiting for a new owner to return it to its former beauty with their own personal touches. The convenient location offers shops, restaurants, a golf course all within a short distance, or a short bike ride along Sanibel's miles of bike paths. Don't miss this opportunity that wouldn't have been available before.

This east-end canal home is ready for you to relax and enjoy the tropical lifestyle. Located on a quiet street and on a navigable canal, you can dock your boat out back off of your private dock on Sanibel Estate's quaint Gulf access canal system. The canal also offers peaceful and serene views from this charming home. Featuring vaulted ceilings, a beautiful open kitchen with shaker-style cabinetry, gorgeous counters and stainless steel appliances, a private elevator, and large screened lanai, this home is a boater's dream. The convenient east-end location means quick access on and off the island and also just a short walk or bike ride to Sanibel's world-renowned beaches. Your options for a fun day in the Florida sunshine are plentiful. Whether boating, kayaking, fishing, island hopping, shelling, or taking a leisurely bike ride, all can be done just out of the front door of this wonderful home. Your island retreat awaits!

Now's the time to get in on the top floor! This Sundial West condominium comes with a view of the gulf. Relax to the sound of the waves gently lapping the shoreline as this unit is just a short stroll to the beach, Sundial West is a resort-style property featuring a pool, full-service spa, tennis and pickleball courts, as well as on-site restaurants and is receiving a makeover. Unit D408 is a designer's dream, with stainless steel appliances and a gorgeous walk-in shower, this one-bedroom, one-bath condominium is ready to be re-envisioned to your specifications. Sundial's resort rental program allows for daily, year-round rentals, making it ideal for investors. Make this little piece of paradise your own!

Rare opportunity. This two-bedroom, two-bath Sandalfoot end unit condominium sustained minimal storm damage and comes fully furnished. With tons of natural lighting, this bright unit has stunning gulf views and sits seconds from the beach. Location, location, location and that's exactly what kind of spectacular, expansive views this end unit affords. Picturesque views can be enjoyed from three separate locations within this rarely available unit. With up to 52 rentals a year, guests can enjoy the full-sized pool, tennis and pickleball courts or play a game of shuffleboard. Now is the ideal time to invest in a piece of paradise!