4709 Rue Belle Mer
Description
Nestled on over an acre of serene, lush grounds, this exquisitely redesigned Mid-Century Modern beach house offers unparalleled Gulf-front living. With a meandering path leading to the soft, sun-kissed sands of the Gulf, you’ll have direct access to the water for endless relaxation or adventure. The home’s rear elevation evokes the charm of a French château, complemented by an expansive outdoor living space perfect for entertaining....Direct Gulf-Front Beach House on Over 1 Acre – Your Private Island Escape
Nestled on over an acre of serene, lush grounds, this exquisitely redesigned Mid-Century Modern beach house offers unparalleled Gulf-front living. With a meandering path leading to the soft, sun-kissed sands of the Gulf, you’ll have direct access to the water for endless relaxation or adventure. The home’s rear elevation evokes the charm of a French château, complemented by an expansive outdoor living space perfect for entertaining. Enjoy al fresco dining on the large patio, unwind in the sparkling pool and spa, or bask in the warmth of the spa while taking in stunning sunset views over the water. Completely remodeled with meticulous attention to detail, this residence boasts a brand-new roof, impact-resistant glass windows and doors, and a pool that will be resurfaced in Summer 2025. Every corner of the home reflects luxury and tranquility, including the inviting main gathering area featuring a vaulted Cypress tongue-and-groove ceiling, new flooring, and three distinctive arches. Expansive sliding doors from each room frame breathtaking views with Western exposure, while chic furnishings create the perfect atmosphere for a true Island retreat. Set within the prestigious, gated community of Chateau Sur Mer – offering just 70 exclusive home sites – this property ensures both privacy and casual elegance. Whether for personal enjoyment or as an outstanding rental investment (with future bookings to be honored), this home is the epitome of sophisticated yet relaxed beachside living.
- Listed by: Kristine Cardinale • John R. Wood Properties KCardinale@JohnRWood.com
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$930,000
Avg days on market
54
Sale-to-list ratio
87.8%
Sanibel, FL
9 comparable properties found
$1,310,000
Sold 02/20/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2,051
- Square Feet
- 0.35
- Acres
$844,000
Sold 03/19/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2,014
- Square Feet
- 0.38
- Acres
$930,000
Sold 04/07/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,853
- Square Feet
- 0.32
- Acres
$995,000
Sold 07/27/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,829
- Square Feet
- 0.62
- Acres
$1,500,000
Sold 05/15/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2,194
- Square Feet
- 0.35
- Acres
$1,047,000
Sold 06/12/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2,004
- Square Feet
- 0.49
- Acres
Location
Sold By Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty, Timothy Drobnyk
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1Property Information for 4709 Rue Belle Mer
- Taxes: $6,253 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Lee County
- Development: CHATEAUX SUR MER UNREC
- Building Design: Single Family
- Community Type: Non-Gated
- Waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront Desc: Gulf
- Waterfront Desc: Gulf Frontage
- View: Gulf
- Garage Spaces: 2.00
- Stories: 1
- Year Built: 1967
- Lot Size: 1.06 AC / 46,130 SF
- City: Sanibel
- City Region: 1-Sanibel
- Country: US
- Directions: Causeway to Sanibel, Right on Periwinkle, Right on Tarpon Bay Road, Left on to Sanibel Captiva Road, left on to Rue Belle Mer to 4709.
- Human Modified: Yes
- Latitude: 26.45
- Longitude: -82.14
- MLS Area Major: SI01 - Sanibel Island
- Pets: No Approval Needed
- Postal Code: 33957
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Street Name: Rue Belle Mer
- Street Number: 4709
- Block: A
- Full Address: 4709 Rue Belle Mer
- View: Yes
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Carport Spaces: .00
- Carport: No
- Covered Spaces: 2.00
- Garage: Yes
- Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Unpaved, Garage Door Opener
- Amenity Rec Fee: $.00
- Application Fee: $.00
- Association Fee Total: $750.00
- Association Fee Total Frequency: Annually
- Association Fee 2: $.00
- Primary HOA Fee Freq: Annually
- Maintenance: Legal Accounting
- Association Mngmt Phone: 239-472-5970
- Mandatory HOA: Yes
- HOA Desc: Mandatory
- Tax Annual Amount: $6,253.22
- Tax Year: 2024
- Transfer Fee: $.00
- Association Fee 3: $.00
- Virtual Tour URL: https://lacasatour.com/property/4709-rue-belle-mer-sanibel-fl-33957/ub
- Source of Measure Total Area: Appraiser
- Development Name: CHATEAUX SUR MER UNREC
- Parcel Number: 19-46-22-T2-0060A.0040
- Property Type: Residential
- Section: 19
- Lot Unit: 4
- Source of Measure Living Area: Appraiser
- Source of Measure Lot Dimensions: Appraiser
- Lot Desc: Irregular Lot, Sprinklers Automatic
- Acres: 1.059
- Lot Size Area: 1.059
- Lot Size Dimensions: 135 x 469 x 72 x 482
- Source of Measurements: Appraiser
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Legal Desc: CHATEAUX SUR MER UNREC BLK A OR 536 PG 738 LOT 4
- Total Area: 3659.0
- Rear Exposure: SW
- Approx Living Area: 2122.0
- Possession: Close Of Escrow, Subject To Tenant Rights
- Property Condition: Resale
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Township: 46
- Senior Community: false
- Range: 22
- Special Assessment: 0.00
- Sub Condo Name: CHATEAUX SUR MER UNREC
- Year Built Numeric: 1967
- Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
- Restrictions: Deed Restrictions
- 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
- Sewer: Central
- Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
- Water Source: Public
- Water: Central
- Annual Food And Beverage Minimum: 0.00
- Units in Complex: 70
- Stories: 1.0
- Total Floors: 1
- Total One Time Fees: $.00
- Units in Building: 1
- Architectural Style: Contemporary, Ranch, One Story
- Association Amenities: Beach Rights
- Canal Width: None
- Community Features: Non Gated
- Construction: Poured Concrete, Concrete Block
- Exterior Features: Fence, Security High Impact Doors, Sprinkler Irrigation
- Exterior Features: Fence, Sprinklers Auto
- Fencing: Fenced
- Irrigation Source: Municipal
- Patio And Porch Features: Lanai, Open, Porch, Screened
- Pool Features: Electric Heat, Heated, In Ground, Pool Equipment
- Private Pool: Yes
- Roof: Shingle
- Security Features: Smoke Detectors
- Gulf Access: No
- Spa: Yes
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Refrigerator With Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
- Baths Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 2.0
- Beds Total: 3
- Bedrooms: 3 Bed
- Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Zoned
- Cooling: Yes
- Door Features: French Doors
- Elevator Text Details: None
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Furnished Desc: Furnished
- Heating: Central, Electric
- Heating: Yes
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Dual Sinks, Family Dining Room, French Doors Atrium Doors, Living Dining Room, Custom Mirrors, Main Level Primary, Sitting Area In Primary, Split Bedrooms, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Cable Tv, Vaulted Ceilings, Window Treatments
- Interior Features: Custom Mirrors, Vaulted Ceiling, Smoke Detectors, French Doors, Laundry Tub, Window Coverings
- Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Tub
- Spa Features: Electric Heat, In Ground
- Window Features: Sliding, Impact Glass, Window Coverings
- One Time Rec Lease Fee: $.00
Property History for 4709 Rue Belle Mer
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1911551929 | $3,460,000 | +3.0% / yr |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Sold Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS #2240845 | $3,460,000 | — |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Sold FORTMLS #224093538 | $3,460,000 | — |
| Aug 31, 2025 | Pending Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS #2240845 | — | |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Pending FORTMLS #224093538 | — | |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Pending With Contingencies Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS #2240845 | — | |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Price Change FORTMLS #224093538 | $3,765,000 | — |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Listed (Active) FORTMLS #224093538 | $4,200,000 | — |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Listed (Active) Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS #2240845 | $4,200,000 | — |
| Apr 8, 2020 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #666459332 | $2,952,000 | +6.5% / yr |
| Apr 8, 2020 | Sold FORTMLS #219026576 | $2,952,000 | — |
| Apr 8, 2020 | Sold Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS #2190432 | $2,952,000 | — |
| Apr 8, 2020 | Pending FORTMLS #219026576 | — | |
| Mar 16, 2020 | Pending Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS #2190432 | — | |
| Apr 5, 2019 | Listed (Active) FORTMLS #219026576 | $3,400,000 | — |
| Apr 3, 2019 | Listed (Active) Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS #2190432 | $3,400,000 | — |
| Feb 15, 2013 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #349505574 | $1,885,000 | -2.1% / yr |
| Feb 15, 2013 | Sold FORTMLS #201300952 | $1,885,000 | — |
| Jan 22, 2013 | Pending FORTMLS #201300952 | — | |
| May 14, 2010 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #289533186 | $2,000,000 | — |
| May 14, 2010 | Sold FORTMLS #200950552 | $2,000,000 | — |
| Apr 3, 2010 | Pending FORTMLS #200950552 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/04/2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1911551929 | $3,460,000 +3.0% / yr |
| 09/04/2025 | Sold Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS #2240845 | $3,460,000 |
| 09/04/2025 | Sold FORTMLS #224093538 | $3,460,000 |
| 08/31/2025 | Pending Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS #2240845 | — |
| 08/29/2025 | Pending FORTMLS #224093538 | — |
| 07/03/2025 | Pending With Contingencies Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS #2240845 | — |
| 04/07/2025 | Price Change FORTMLS #224093538 | $3,765,000 |
| 11/19/2024 | Listed (Active) FORTMLS #224093538 | $4,200,000 |
| 11/19/2024 | Listed (Active) Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS #2240845 | $4,200,000 |
| 04/08/2020 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #666459332 | $2,952,000 +6.5% / yr |
| 04/08/2020 | Sold FORTMLS #219026576 | $2,952,000 |
| 04/08/2020 | Sold Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS #2190432 | $2,952,000 |
| 04/08/2020 | Pending FORTMLS #219026576 | — |
| 03/16/2020 | Pending Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS #2190432 | — |
| 04/05/2019 | Listed (Active) FORTMLS #219026576 | $3,400,000 |
| 04/03/2019 | Listed (Active) Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS #2190432 | $3,400,000 |
| 02/15/2013 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #349505574 | $1,885,000 -2.1% / yr |
| 02/15/2013 | Sold FORTMLS #201300952 | $1,885,000 |
| 01/22/2013 | Pending FORTMLS #201300952 | — |
| 05/14/2010 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #289533186 | $2,000,000 |
| 05/14/2010 | Sold FORTMLS #200950552 | $2,000,000 |
| 04/03/2010 | Pending FORTMLS #200950552 | — |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 4709 Rue Belle Mer
Schools near 4709 Rue Belle Mer
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Charter - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Charter - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Oasis Charter Elementary School CharterK to 5 | ||
Amikids Southwest Florida Public6 to 12 | ||
Oasis Charter High School Charter9 to 12 | ||
Oasis Charter Middle School Charter6 to 8 |
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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| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 4709 Rue Belle Mer, Sanibel, FL 33957 | $3,460,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,122 | 46,130 |
$3,395,000 | 4 | 5 | 2,983 | 80,150 | |
$1,940,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,411 | 49,179 | |
$590,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,764 | 16,117 | |
$735,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,381 | 19,018 | |
$690,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,310 | 14,984 | |
$7,500,000 | 5 | 6 | 5,812 | 46,230 | |
– | 2 | 2 | 2,447 | 16,248 | |
$700,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,132 | 19,471 | |
– | 2 | 2 | 1,918 | 22,403 | |
$4,250,000 | 3 | 4 | 3,904 | 46,870 | |
$650,000 | – | – | – | 18,373 | |
– | 3 | 4 | 6,889 | 45,564 | |
– | 4 | 4 | 2,996 | 43,560 | |
$366,700 | 2 | 2 | 1,392 | 21,741 |
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