Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,950 sqft
4787 Rue Helene, Sanibel, FL 33957
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.57 acresLot Size
1981Year Built
$296/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

All reasonable offers will be considered. Enjoy your very own private wildlife sanctuary from this architect-designed home with a contemporary tree house feel! An atrium & newly screened front porch welcome you to this 4/3 paradise. Upon entering the great room you are greeted by skylights, clerestory windows, cathedral ceiling & a wood burning fireplace. The over-sized kitchen with a 12ft. cypress island boasts new appliances, Sub Zero refrigerator, dumb waiter, extra sink & cabinets in shelf-lined...All reasonable offers will be considered. Enjoy your very own private wildlife sanctuary from this architect-designed home with a contemporary tree house feel! An atrium & newly screened front porch welcome you to this 4/3 paradise. Upon entering the great room you are greeted by skylights, clerestory windows, cathedral ceiling & a wood burning fireplace. The over-sized kitchen with a 12ft. cypress island boasts new appliances, Sub Zero refrigerator, dumb waiter, extra sink & cabinets in shelf-lined pantry. The floor plan is open, spacious and has additional space for entertaining on ground level & throughout the peaceful garden & pool area. Spectacular views of Lake Claudine can be seen from a wall of windows in the sunroom & two decks where views of birds in flight are seen daily. Relax by the lighted & fenced pool surrounded by mature landscaping & fruit trees. Shutters are automatic & can be converted to manual. Two-car garage & air-conditioned workroom/art studio. This is the home to make memories in. Owners enjoy two deeded beach access areas (Between Lots 5& 6 and lots 11 & 12) as well as a private wildlife sanctuary teeming with tropical birds & wildlife year around.
  • Listed by: Eric Pfeifer • Pfeifer Realty Group LLC eric@pfeiferrealtygroup.com
Listing closed: 05/13/2019 12:00 AM • Source: FORTMLS, MLS#: 218076098

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Pfeifer Realty Group LLC, Eric Pfeifer

Sold By RE/MAX of The Islands, Steven Fisher

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Property Information for 4787 Rue Helene

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,410 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
  • County: Lee County
  • Development: CHATEAUX SUR MER UNREC
  • Building Design: Single Family
  • Community Type: Non-Gated
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront Desc: Lake
  • Waterfront Desc: Lake
  • View: Landscaped Area, Lake
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Lot Size: 0.57 AC / 24,829 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: SANIBEL
  • Directions: West on periwinkle Way, Right on Tarpon Bay Road, Left on Sanibel-Captiva Road, Left into the Chateaux Sur Mer subdivision, Right on Rue Helene, home is on the right.
  • Elementary School: SANIBEL SCHOOL
  • High School: FORT MYERS CHOICE
  • Human Modified: No
  • Middle School: SANIBEL SCHOOL
  • MLS Area Major: SI01 - Sanibel Island
  • Pets: No Approval Needed
  • Postal Code: 33957
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Street Name: Rue Helene
  • Street Number: 4787
  • Block: D
  • Full Address: 4787 Rue Helene
  • View: Yes
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: .00
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Underground, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Amenity Rec Fee: $.00
  • Application Fee: $.00
  • Condo Fee: $.00
  • Primary HOA Fee: $750.00
  • Association Fee 2: $.00
  • Primary HOA Fee Freq: Annually
  • Maintenance: None
  • Association Mngmt Phone: 239-472-5970
  • Mandatory HOA: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $10,410.00
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Transfer Fee: $.00
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Property
Lot Information
  • Source of Measure Total Area: Appraiser
  • Development Name: CHATEAUX SUR MER UNREC
  • Parcel Number: 19-46-22-T2-00700.0140
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Section: 19
  • Lot Unit: 14
  • Source of Measure Living Area: Appraiser
  • Source of Measure Lot Dimensions: Appraiser
  • Lot Desc: Dead End, Irregular Lot, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Acres: 0.57
  • Lot Size Area: 0.57
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 108 x 210 x 108 x 210
  • Source of Measurements: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Legal Desc: CHATEAUX SUR MER BLK D OR 696 PG 852 LOT 14 + PT LOT 15
Property and Assessments
  • Total Area: 6055.0
  • Approx Living Area: 2950.0
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Township: 46
  • Range: 22
  • Special Assessment: 0.00
  • Sub Condo Name: CHATEAUX SUR MER UNREC
  • Year Built Numeric: 1981
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Restrictions: Deed Restrictions
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: Central
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water: Central
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Num Unit Floor: 1
  • Units in Complex: 1
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Total Floors: 2
  • Total Annual Recurring Fees: $750.00
  • Total One Time Fees: $.00
  • Units in Building: 1
  • Unit Location: 1
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Two Story
  • Association Amenities: Beach Access, See Remarks
  • Boat Access: None
  • Canal Width: N, o, n, e
  • Community Features: Non Gated
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Fruit Trees, Sprinkler Irrigation, Storage, Shutters Electric, Shutters Manual
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Fruit Trees, Storage, Sprinklers Auto, Private Road
  • Irrigation Source: Municipal
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open, Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Pool Equipment, See Remarks
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Burglar Alarm Monitored, Security System, Smoke Detectors
  • Gulf Access: No
  • Spa: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Baths Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3.0
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Bedrooms: 4 Bed
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric, Zoned
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Elevator Text Details: None
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Furnished Desc: Unfurnished
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Bidet, Builtin Features, Cathedral Ceilings, Dual Sinks, Entrance Foyer, Fireplace, Kitchen Island, Living Dining Room, Pantry, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Cable TV, Walk In Closets, Atrium, Home Office, Workshop
  • Interior Features: Built-In Cabinets, Built-Ins, Cathedral Ceiling, Foyer, Fireplace, Pantry, Cable Prewire, Walk-In Closet, Smoke Detectors, Laundry Tub
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Tub
  • Levels: Two
  • Window Features: Jalousie, Single Hung, Sliding
Rental
Rental Information
  • One Time Rec Lease Fee: $.00

Property History for 4787 Rue Helene

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 13, 2019

Sold

FORTMLS #218076098

$872,500
May 8, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #645890035

$872,500

-0.3% / yr

Apr 15, 2019

Pending

FORTMLS #218076098

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/13/2019

Sold

FORTMLS #218076098

$872,500
05/08/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #645890035

$872,500

-0.3% / yr

04/15/2019

Pending

FORTMLS #218076098

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

Public Records for 4787 Rue Helene

Taxable ValueLand$503,442Additions$648,285Total$1,151,727
Tax Record2025$17,204 ($1,434 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,334 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,334 SqFtStories1Lot Size25,003 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1981Year Renovated1985CountyLEEAPN19-46-22-T2-00700.0140

Schools near 4787 Rue Helene

This home is within Lee.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Charter - K to 5
Charter - 6 to 8
Charter - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Oasis Charter Elementary School
CharterK to 5

Oasis Charter Middle School
Charter6 to 8

Oasis Charter High School
Charter9 to 12

Amikids Southwest Florida
Public6 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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Nearby home values

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This home: 4787 Rue Helene, Sanibel, FL 33957
$872,500
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2,950
24,829
$840,000
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Listing Courtesy of Pfeifer Realty Group LLC, Eric Pfeifer

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