4481 Butterfly Shell Dr

Captiva, FL 33924

$1,079,000
Price
2
Beds
1,232 Sq. Ft.
$876 / Sq. Ft.
1,232
Sq. Ft.
$876
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Great Opportunity! Beautiful Island Beach Home now available! Turnkey, Stilt, Beach House with a FANTASTIC South - Gulf Side - Island Location and Situated on a Prime High and Dry Lot with Tropical Views. Easy Beach Access - Located in the Captiva Dunes Neighborhood and just a Very Short Walk or a Golf Cart Drive to the Wide, Sugar Sand, “Sunset Beach” known for Unbelievable Sunsets, Fishing, Shelling, Swimming, and Sand Bar(s). Bright and Open Great Room Floor Plan with Gorgeous Green Tropical Views!...Great Opportunity! Beautiful Island Beach Home now available! Turnkey, Stilt, Beach House with a FANTASTIC South - Gulf Side - Island Location and Situated on a Prime High and Dry Lot with Tropical Views. Easy Beach Access - Located in the Captiva Dunes Neighborhood and just a Very Short Walk or a Golf Cart Drive to the Wide, Sugar Sand, “Sunset Beach” known for Unbelievable Sunsets, Fishing, Shelling, Swimming, and Sand Bar(s). Bright and Open Great Room Floor Plan with Gorgeous Green Tropical Views! Two Bedrooms, One and a Half Baths. Turnkey Furnished with Lovely Furnishings, Fixtures, Window Coverings etc. Nice Kitchen with Long Breakfast Bar, Courian Countertops, Recess Lighting, All Appliances in Place and a Gas Range! Welcoming Main Bedroom with Large Closet. Main Bath with Hallway Access, Large Tiled Shower and Vanity with Courian Countertop. Current Half Bath with Wash Sink, Plenty of Built in Cabinetry and Countertops, and Full Sized Stacked Washer and Dryer optional Second Full Bath Set Up if Desired. Fabulous, Large, Inground, Aluminum Fenced, Salt Water Heated Pool with Built In Seating Shelves and Large Brick Paver Decking Surround. Plenty of Under House Area Entertaining Areas. Ready for your Outdoor Bath, Shower and/or Changing Enclosure and Outdoor Bar and/or Kitchen. Other Features Include: All Young/Recent - 2024 White Metal Standing Seem Roof, 2023 HVAC, 2025 Exterior Paint, and 2023 Whole House Reverse Osmosis System! Hurricane Impact Windows and Doors and Hardie-board Siding! Tile Throughout. Expansive and Desirable, Front Screened Balcony with Sliders, Fan, Recess Lighting and Tropical Landscape Views! Attached Ground Level Garage. Great Property Layout with Large Left Side Yard to Enjoy in Addition to the Pool Area. Thoughtfully placed Back Yard Septic. This is a Private Pool Home with No Memberships or HOA Fees to Assume! This Home has a Great Rental History with Many Repeat Annual Renters and it is Professionally Managed. This Island Beach House also has Over 150 - ALL Five Star Reviews. Additional Prime Surrounding Lots may be available to the buyer(s) of this home for purchase. They are located across from and to the left of the property. This Home is Simply A Must See!
  1. Listed by Amy Ivey • Swept Away Realty • amykivey@comcast.net

Property Details for 4481 Butterfly Shell Drive

Development
UPPER CAPTIVA
Building Design
Single Family
Community Type
Non-Gated
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Desc
None
Waterfront Desc
None
View
Landscaped Area
Garage Spaces
1.00
LISTING UPDATED: 07/12/2026 11:08 AM

Property Details for 4481 Butterfly Shell Drive

StatusActive
MLS #2026029804
Days on Market3
Taxes$9,506 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built2008
Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,786 SF
CountyLee County
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Building Information for 4481 Butterfly Shell Drive

Stories1Year Built2008Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,786 SF

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$5,377

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Property Information for 4481 Butterfly Shell Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Captiva
  • Directions: Take Ferry or Boat to North Captiva Island. House is located on Butterfly Shell Drive. Left hand side approx 9 lots from the Ocean/Gulf/Beach.
  • Human Modified: Yes
  • Latitude: 26.59
  • Longitude: -82.22
  • MLS Area Major: CI02 - Upper Captiva Island
  • Pets: No Approval Needed
  • Postal Code: 33924
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt
  • Street Name: Butterfly Shell
  • Street Number: 4481
  • Street Suffix: DR
  • Full Address: 4481 Butterfly Shell DR
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • Carport: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Underground, Garage, Golf Cart Garage, Unpaved, Attached Carport
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Amenity Rec Fee: $.00
  • Application Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee Total: $.00
  • Association Fee Total Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee 2: $.00
  • Maintenance: None
  • Mandatory HOA: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $9,506.02
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Transfer Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee 3: $.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Source of Measure Total Area: Appraiser
  • Development Name: UPPER CAPTIVA
  • Parcel Number: 05-45-21-08-00000.0340
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Section: 05
  • Lot Unit: 3
  • Source of Measure Living Area: Appraiser
  • Source of Measure Lot Dimensions: Appraiser
  • Lot Desc: Rectangular Lot
  • Acres: 0.2017
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2017
  • Source of Measurements: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Legal Desc: PARL IN S 1/2 GOVT LOT 3 PER OR 1714 PG 3728 LOT 34 UN 2 N CAPTIVA DUNES
Property and Assessments
  • Total Area: 1512.0
  • Rear Exposure: S
  • Approx Living Area: 1232.0
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Township: 45
  • Senior Community: false
  • Range: 21E
  • Special Assessment: 0.00
  • Sub Condo Name: NORTH CAPTIVA DUNES
  • Year Built Numeric: 2008
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Zoning Code: RS-1
Lease Information
  • Land Lease Fee: $.00
  • One Time Land Lease Fee: $.00
  • One Time Mandatory Club Fee: $.00
  • One Time Othe Fee: $.00
  • One Time Special Assessment Fee: $.00
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private, Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water: Well, Filter
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Num Unit Floor: 1
  • Golf Type: No Golf Available
  • Annual Food And Beverage Minimum: 0.00
  • Units in Complex: 1
  • Total Floors: 1
  • Total One Time Fees: $.00
  • Units in Building: 1
  • Unit Location: 1
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Architectural Style: Stilt
  • Association Amenities: Other, Management
  • Canal Width: None
  • Community Features: Non Gated
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Security High Impact Doors, Storage, Gas Grill
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier, Raised
  • Irrigation Source: Well
  • Other Equipment: Reverse Osmosis System
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck, Screened
  • Pool Features: Fiberglass, Electric Heat, Heated, In Ground, Salt Water
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Metal
  • Security Features: Smoke Detectors
  • Gulf Access: No
  • Spa: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Refrigerator With Ice Maker, Water Purifier, Washer
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2.0
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2 Bed
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Elevator Text Details: None
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Furnished Desc: Furnished
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, High Ceilings, Living Dining Room, Sitting Area In Primary, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Cable Tv, Bar, Walk In Closets, Window Treatments
  • Interior Features: Volume Ceiling, Bar, Walk-In Closet, Smoke Detectors, Laundry Tub, Window Coverings
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Tub
  • Window Features: Single Hung, Sliding, Impact Glass, Window Coverings
Rental
Rental Information
  • One Time Rec Lease Fee: $.00

Property History for 4481 Butterfly Shell Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #2026029804

$1,079,000—
Nov 22, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #584427986

$330,000—
Nov 22, 2016

Sold

FORTMLS #215023327

$330,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/11/2026

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #2026029804

$1,079,000
11/22/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #584427986

$330,000
11/22/2016

Sold

FORTMLS #215023327

$330,000

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

Public Records for 4481 Butterfly Shell Drive

Taxable ValueLand$106,901Additions$747,107Total$854,008
Tax Record2025$9,471 ($789 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Total Finished SqFt1,232 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,232 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2008Year Renovated2009ZoningRS-1CountyLEEAPN05-45-21-08-00000.0340

Schools near 4481 Butterfly Shell Drive

This home is within Lee.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
The Island School
Charter - K to 5
Oasis Charter Middle School
Charter - 6 to 8
Oasis Charter High School
Charter - 9 to 12
Oasis Elementary Charter School - North
Charter - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
The Island School
CharterK to 5

Oasis Charter Middle School
Charter6 to 8

Oasis Charter High School
Charter9 to 12

Oasis Elementary Charter School - North
CharterK to 5

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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More information about 4481 Butterfly Shell Drive, Captiva, FL 33924

4481 Butterfly Shell Drive is a single family home for sale in Captiva, FL 33924. This property was listed for sale on July 11, 2026 by Swept Away Realty, it's currently listed at $1,079,000. It has been on the market for a total of 3 days and was last sold on November 22, 2016. This listing's school district is Lee. Nearby schools include The Island School, Oasis Charter Middle School and Oasis Charter High School. 4481 Butterfly Shell Drive is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,232 sqft single family home built in 2008.

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