513 Lighthouse Way

3,701 Sq. Ft.
$613 / Sq. Ft.
3,701
Sq. Ft.
$613
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This gorgeous home offers an inviting entryway with an elevator and an expansive interior staircase. Located on Sanibel’s East End on one of the prettiest streets on the Island, this direct Gulf Access home features stunning Bayview's from two floors, two fireplaces, hardwood floors, an open kitchen with Solid wood cabinetry, waterfall edge breakfast bar, impact glass throughout and plantation shutters. The primary suite encompasses the entire top floor and features a private sundeck with Bay views,...This gorgeous home offers an inviting entryway with an elevator and an expansive interior staircase. Located on Sanibel’s East End on one of the prettiest streets on the Island, this direct Gulf Access home features stunning Bayview's from two floors, two fireplaces, hardwood floors, an open kitchen with Solid wood cabinetry, waterfall edge breakfast bar, impact glass throughout and plantation shutters. The primary suite encompasses the entire top floor and features a private sundeck with Bay views, large walk-in closets, custom fireplace, primary bath with large jetted soaking tub, walk in shower and separate vanities with marble tops. The Main living floor features a wood burning fireplace, large living room and dining area, custom kitchen with Miele and Kitchen Aid appliances, 2 sinks, porch overlooking the pool and canal along with a Bayside sunroom perfect for lounging, reading and relaxing. There are two guest suites, two bathrooms, a custom laundry room, and an ample closet space. The dock is ready for customization by the new owner. There is a dock and lift in place. Estimates are available. See this lovely residence for yourself and make your Island dreams a reality here at 513 Lighthouse Way. Close to beach accesses, Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant, The Macic Bus Ice Cream and Caffeine, Gramma Dots Restaurant, Sanibel Marina and Sanibel Sea School. Buyer to verify square footage. Data taken from 12/2024 Appraisal data.
  1. Listed by Kristine Cardinale • John R. Wood Properties • KCardinale@JohnRWood.com

Property Details for 513 Lighthouse Way

Development
SANIBEL ESTATES
Building Design
Single Family
Community Type
Boating
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Desc
Basin, Canal Access, Mangrove, Across The Road Water Frontage
Waterfront Desc
Basin, Canal, Mangrove
View
Bay, Canal, Mangroves, Water
Garage Spaces
2.00
LISTING UPDATED: 01/12/2026 12:59 PM

Property Details for 513 Lighthouse Way

StatusActive
MLS #225055831
Days on Market237
Taxes$27,640 / year
HOA Fees$500 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1985
Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,982 SF
CountyLee County

Location

Listing Courtesy of John R. Wood Properties, Kristine Cardinale
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Building Information for 513 Lighthouse Way

Stories3Year Built1985Building Size-Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,982 SF

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$13,409 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,064

Property Taxes

$2,303

HOA Dues

$42

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Property Information for 513 Lighthouse Way

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Sanibel
  • Directions: Sanibel Causeway to left on Periwinkle Way, left on Lighthouse Way, home on left. 513.
  • Elementary School: SANIBEL
  • High School: SCHOOL CHOICE
  • Human Modified: Yes
  • Latitude: 26.45
  • Longitude: -82.03
  • Middle School: SANIBEL
  • MLS Area Major: SI01 - Sanibel Island
  • Pets: No Approval Needed
  • Postal Code: 33957
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Street Name: Lighthouse
  • Street Number: 513
  • Street Suffix: WAY
  • Block: 1500
  • Full Address: 513 Lighthouse WAY
  • View: Yes
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: .00
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Two Spaces, Garage Door Opener
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Amenity Rec Fee: $.00
  • Application Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee Total: $500.00
  • Association Fee Total Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee 2: $500.00
  • Association Fee 2 Frequency: Annually
  • Maintenance: Other
  • Association Mngmt Phone: 239233-2976
  • Mandatory HOA: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $27,640.32
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Transfer Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee 3: $.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Source of Measure Total Area: Appraiser
  • Development Name: SANIBEL ESTATES
  • Parcel Number: 20-46-23-T2-01500.0290
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Section: 20
  • Lot Unit: 29
  • Source of Measure Living Area: Appraiser
  • Source of Measure Lot Dimensions: Survey
  • Lot Desc: Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Acres: 0.321
  • Lot Size Area: 0.321
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 129 x 100 x 129
  • Source of Measurements: Survey
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Legal Desc: SANIBEL ESTATES UNIT 4 OR 113 PG 652 LOT 29
Property and Assessments
  • Total Area: 6748.0
  • Rear Exposure: SW
  • Approx Living Area: 3701.0
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Township: 46
  • Senior Community: false
  • Range: 23E
  • Special Assessment: 0.00
  • Sub Condo Name: SANIBEL ESTATES
  • Year Built Numeric: 1985
  • 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
  • Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water: Central
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Annual Food And Beverage Minimum: 0.00
  • Units in Complex: 1
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Total Floors: 3
  • Total One Time Fees: $.00
  • Units in Building: 1
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Wheelchair Access
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Multi Level, Two Story
  • Association Amenities: Beach Rights, Beach Access
  • Canal Width: Canal Width 81-120
  • Community Features: Boat Facilities
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Security High Impact Doors, Sprinkler Irrigation
  • Exterior Features: Sprinklers Auto
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Irrigation Source: Municipal
  • Patio And Porch Features: Lanai, Open, Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Metal
  • Security Features: Smoke Detectors
  • Gulf Access Type: No Bridges, Water Direct
  • Gulf Access: Yes
  • Spa: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Refrigerator With Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
  • Baths Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3.0
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3 Bed
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Elevator Text Details: Private
  • Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Wood
  • Furnished Desc: Negotiable
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built In Features, Closet Cabinetry, Separate Formal Dining Room, Dual Sinks, Family Dining Room, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Living Dining Room, Multiple Shower Heads, Sitting Area In Primary, Cable Tv, Upper Level Primary, Walk In Closets, Window Treatments, Central Vacuum, Elevator, Split Bedrooms
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar, Closet Cabinets, Volume Ceiling, Walk-In Closet, Wheelchair Access, Smoke Detectors, Window Coverings
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 0
  • Window Features: Impact Glass, Window Coverings
Rental
Rental Information
  • One Time Rec Lease Fee: $.00

Property History for 513 Lighthouse Way

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 5, 2025

Price Change

FORTMLS #225055831

$2,270,000—
Oct 6, 2025

Price Change

FORTMLS #225055831

$2,450,000—
Jun 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #225055831

$2,699,000—
Jul 20, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1515422990

$2,100,000

+8.3% / yr

Jul 20, 2023

Sold

FORTMLS #223033267

$2,100,000—
Jun 20, 2023

Pending

FORTMLS #223033267

—
May 9, 2023

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #223033267

$2,295,000—
Apr 15, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1459646938

$1,755,000

+5.1% / yr

Apr 15, 2021

Sold

FORTMLS #220062858

$1,755,000—
Mar 17, 2021

Pending

FORTMLS #220062858

—
Oct 14, 2020

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #220062858

$2,195,000—
Jun 16, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #601159147

$1,450,000

-1.0% / yr

Jun 16, 2017

Sold

FORTMLS #216045347

$1,450,000—
Jun 6, 2017

Pending

FORTMLS #216045347

—
Jul 14, 2016

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #216045347

$1,929,000—
Jun 5, 2016

Withdrawn

FORTMLS #216026493

$2,400,000—
Apr 15, 2016

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #216026493

$2,400,000—
Apr 5, 2016

Withdrawn

FORTMLS #216012765

$2,400,000—
Feb 16, 2016

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #216012765

$2,297,000—
Dec 31, 2015

Expired

FORTMLS #215028199

$1,995,000—
May 5, 2015

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #215028199

$1,995,000—
Jan 23, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #261848265

$1,575,000

+2.9% / yr

Jan 23, 2009

Sold

FORTMLS #208031689

$1,575,000—
Jan 14, 2009

Pending

FORTMLS #208031689

—
Aug 15, 2008

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #208031689

$1,795,000—
Aug 11, 2008

Withdrawn

FORTMLS #200777494

$1,795,000—
Jun 23, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #198517035

$1,462,500—
Sep 12, 2005

Expired

FORTMLS #205077229

$1,695,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/05/2025

Price Change

FORTMLS #225055831

$2,270,000
10/06/2025

Price Change

FORTMLS #225055831

$2,450,000
06/13/2025

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #225055831

$2,699,000
07/20/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1515422990

$2,100,000

+8.3% / yr

07/20/2023

Sold

FORTMLS #223033267

$2,100,000
06/20/2023

Pending

FORTMLS #223033267

—
05/09/2023

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #223033267

$2,295,000
04/15/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1459646938

$1,755,000

+5.1% / yr

04/15/2021

Sold

FORTMLS #220062858

$1,755,000
03/17/2021

Pending

FORTMLS #220062858

—
10/14/2020

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #220062858

$2,195,000
06/16/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #601159147

$1,450,000

-1.0% / yr

06/16/2017

Sold

FORTMLS #216045347

$1,450,000
06/06/2017

Pending

FORTMLS #216045347

—
07/14/2016

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #216045347

$1,929,000
06/05/2016

Withdrawn

FORTMLS #216026493

$2,400,000
04/15/2016

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #216026493

$2,400,000
04/05/2016

Withdrawn

FORTMLS #216012765

$2,400,000
02/16/2016

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #216012765

$2,297,000
12/31/2015

Expired

FORTMLS #215028199

$1,995,000
05/05/2015

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #215028199

$1,995,000
01/23/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #261848265

$1,575,000

+2.9% / yr

01/23/2009

Sold

FORTMLS #208031689

$1,575,000
01/14/2009

Pending

FORTMLS #208031689

—
08/15/2008

Listed (Active)

FORTMLS #208031689

$1,795,000
08/11/2008

Withdrawn

FORTMLS #200777494

$1,795,000
06/23/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #198517035

$1,462,500
09/12/2005

Expired

FORTMLS #205077229

$1,695,000

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

Public Records for 513 Lighthouse Way

Taxable ValueLand$925,444Additions$724,367Total$1,649,811
Tax Record2025$23,243 ($1,937 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt4,524 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,524 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985Year Renovated1994CountyLEEAPN20-46-23-T2-01500.0290Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 513 Lighthouse Way

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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513 Lighthouse Way is a single family home for sale in Sanibel, FL 33957. This property was listed for sale on June 13, 2025 by John R. Wood Properties, it's currently listed at $2,270,000. It has been on the market for a total of 237 days and was last sold on July 20, 2023. 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. 513 Lighthouse Way is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 3,701 sqft single family home built in 1985.

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Listing Courtesy of John R. Wood Properties, Kristine Cardinale

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