1069 Bird Ln

5,642 Sq. Ft.
$751 / Sq. Ft.
5,642
Sq. Ft.
$751
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Experience the pinnacle of coastal living with this extraordinary 5,542-square-foot beachfront residence on Sanibel Island. Positioned on a private .86-acre lot adjoining protected conservation land and boasting 150 feet of waterfrontage. Designed for elegance and comfort, this four-bedroom estate captures sweeping bay views from nearly every room, the home features gracious living and dining areas with a fireplace and walls of glass that open to breathtaking panoramas. The expansive layout includes...Experience the pinnacle of coastal living with this extraordinary 5,542-square-foot beachfront residence on Sanibel Island. Positioned on a private .86-acre lot adjoining protected conservation land and boasting 150 feet of waterfrontage. Designed for elegance and comfort, this four-bedroom estate captures sweeping bay views from nearly every room, the home features gracious living and dining areas with a fireplace and walls of glass that open to breathtaking panoramas. The expansive layout includes an inviting spacious kitchen with wide water views, a luxurious and spacious primary suite, a private office, and a serene sitting room to enjoy bay views, all accentuated by timeless hardwood flooring and impact-rated windows and doors. The top floor houses guest suites and a second primary suite. Gi outside to an inviting heated beachfront pool overlooking the wide bay, an ideal setting for tranquil relaxation or refined entertaining. With unmatched privacy, stunning natural surroundings and potential to create a private world-class single-family retreat, this property offers an exceptional opportunity to own one of Sanibel Island’s desired waterfront addresses. The home received damage to the lower non-living area during Hurricane Ian, the pool and garage have been restored, but storage areas, landscape and irrigation system requires repairs and updates. The home is in the sought-after area of Bird Lane within a few minutes of the Sanibel causeway and bridge for easy access on and off the island and offers incredible potential for updating and personal touches. The home is being offered in as-is condition.
  1. Listed by James Bates • Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
  2. Listed by Andrew Adler • Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Property Details for 1069 Bird Lane

Area
SI01 - Sanibel Island
Development
RICHARDSONS O L SUBD
Sub Condo Name
RICHARDSONS O L SUBD
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Desc
Bay
Gulf Access Type
No Bridge(s)/Water Direct
View
Bay, Water
Furnished Desc
Unfurnished
LISTING UPDATED: 11/20/2025 07:02 AM

Property Details for 1069 Bird Lane

StatusActive
MLS #225063700
Days on Market74
Taxes$69,221 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1987
Lot Size0.81 AC / 35,414 SF
CountyLee County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty, James Bates; Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty, Andrew Adler
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Building Information for 1069 Bird Lane

Stories3Year Built1987Building Size-Lot Size0.81 AC / 35,414 SF

Payment Calculator

$26,409 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$20,641

Property Taxes

$5,768

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1069 Bird Lane

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Amenities: Beach - Private
  • Pets: No Approval Needed
  • Status Type: Resale Property
  • Property Features: Cable Prewire
  • Frontage Type: Bay/Harbor
Parking
  • Carport Desc: Attached
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 6
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 6
  • Garage: Yes
  • Total Parking: 6
HOA and Fees
  • HOA Desc: No
  • HOA Fee: $.00
  • Condo Fee: $0
  • Primary HOA Fee: $0
  • Total Annual Recurring Fees: $.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $69,221.25
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Laundry Features: Laundry in Residence
  • Approx Living Area: 5642.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Bedroom Desc: Two Master Suites
  • Bedrooms: 4+Den
  • Dining Description: Eat-in Kitchen,Formal
  • Elevator: None
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Refrigerator/Icemaker, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Equipment: Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Refrigerator/Icemaker, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: Built-In Cabinets, Custom Mirrors, Fireplace, Foyer, Smoke Detectors, Walk-In Closet, Window Coverings, Cable Prewire
  • Private Pool Desc: Below Ground, Equipment Stays, Electric Heat
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Private Spa: No
  • Room Count: 0
  • Total Floors: 3
  • Baths Full: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Piling
  • View YN: Yes
  • Floor Plan Type: Great Room
  • Kitchen Description: Island
  • Additional Rooms: Balcony, Great Room, Guest Bath, Guest Room, Home Office, Laundry in Residence, Open Porch/Lanai
  • Gas: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Open Porch/Lanai, Deck
  • Exterior Finish: Wood Frame, Stucco
  • Roof: Metal
  • Windows: Window Coverings
  • Storm Protection: Impact Resistant Doors, Impact Resistant Windows
Property Information
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heat: Central Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Irrigation: Central
  • Water: Central
Lot Information
  • Structure Type: House
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Limits YN: Yes
  • Horse: No
  • Lease Term: Buyer Finance/Cash
  • Transfer Fee: $.00
  • Leases Per Year: 12
  • Min Days of Lease: 30

Property History for 1069 Bird Lane

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

Naples Area Board of REALTORS #225063700

$4,235,000—
Feb 1, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #690049955

$4,250,000—
Feb 1, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1450735303

$4,250,000

+6.9% / yr

Feb 1, 2021

Sold

FORTMLS #219063282

$4,250,000—
Jan 6, 2021

Pending

FORTMLS #219063282

—
Sep 26, 2019

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #219063282

$4,795,000—
Jul 9, 2019

Withdrawn

FORTMLS #218078923

$4,989,000—
Nov 30, 2018

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #218078923

$5,495,000—
Aug 13, 2018

Withdrawn

FORTMLS #218023088

$5,495,000—
Mar 23, 2018

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #218023088

$5,495,000—
Jul 27, 2016

Withdrawn

FORTMLS #216014920

$4,995,000—
Feb 24, 2016

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #216014920

$4,995,000—
Jun 27, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #334158429

$2,400,000—
Jun 27, 2012

Sold

FORTMLS #201221655

$2,400,000—
Jun 5, 2012

Pending

FORTMLS #201221655

—
Apr 14, 2012

Expired

FORTMLS #201119579

$2,750,000—
Apr 21, 2011

Withdrawn

FORTMLS #209003864

$3,399,000—
Jan 26, 2009

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #209003864

$4,595,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/19/2025

Listed (Active)

Naples Area Board of REALTORS #225063700

$4,235,000
02/01/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #690049955

$4,250,000
02/01/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1450735303

$4,250,000

+6.9% / yr

02/01/2021

Sold

FORTMLS #219063282

$4,250,000
01/06/2021

Pending

FORTMLS #219063282

—
09/26/2019

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #219063282

$4,795,000
07/09/2019

Withdrawn

FORTMLS #218078923

$4,989,000
11/30/2018

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #218078923

$5,495,000
08/13/2018

Withdrawn

FORTMLS #218023088

$5,495,000
03/23/2018

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #218023088

$5,495,000
07/27/2016

Withdrawn

FORTMLS #216014920

$4,995,000
02/24/2016

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #216014920

$4,995,000
06/27/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #334158429

$2,400,000
06/27/2012

Sold

FORTMLS #201221655

$2,400,000
06/05/2012

Pending

FORTMLS #201221655

—
04/14/2012

Expired

FORTMLS #201119579

$2,750,000
04/21/2011

Withdrawn

FORTMLS #209003864

$3,399,000
01/26/2009

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #209003864

$4,595,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1069 Bird Lane

Taxable ValueLand$3,997,155Additions$1,168,176Total$5,165,331
Tax Record2025$69,302 ($5,775 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt5,004 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,004 SqFtStories2Lot Size37,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987Year Renovated1991CountyLEEAPN18-46-23-T3-00200.0010Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1069 Bird Lane

This home is within School District of Lee County.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 12
Charter - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center
PublicPK to 12

Sunfire High School of Lee County
Charter9 to 12

Fort Myers Academy
Public6 to 12

Royal Palm Exceptional School Center
PublicPK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1069 Bird Lane is a single family home for sale in Sanibel, FL 33957. This property was listed for sale on November 19, 2025 by Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty, it's currently listed at $4,235,000. It has been on the market for a total of 74 days and was last sold on February 1, 2021. This listing's school district is School District of Lee County. Nearby schools include Buckingham Exceptional Student Center, Sunfire High School of Lee County and Fort Myers Academy. 1069 Bird Lane is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 5,642 sqft single family home built in 1987.

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Listing Courtesy of Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty, James Bates; Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty, Andrew Adler

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