Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,569 sqft
653 E Rocks Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.36 acresLot Size
1989Year Built
$260/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

A beautiful home in East Rocks with southern exposure featuring sunrise and sunset views from two screened balconies. Immediately upon entering this home, the light and bright interior is overcome by the incredible lake and wildlfe views. Inviting spacious rooms throughout including a large living room and separate family room. Outside enjoy lush landscaping, a screen-enclosed solar heated pool,beautiful lake views, work shop, four garage spaces and lots of storage. A short 10 minute walk around...A beautiful home in East Rocks with southern exposure featuring sunrise and sunset views from two screened balconies. Immediately upon entering this home, the light and bright interior is overcome by the incredible lake and wildlfe views. Inviting spacious rooms throughout including a large living room and separate family room. Outside enjoy lush landscaping, a screen-enclosed solar heated pool,beautiful lake views, work shop, four garage spaces and lots of storage. A short 10 minute walk around the lake will land you on the Gulf beaches.
  • Listed by: Eric J Pfeifer • Pfeifer Realty Group LLC eric@pfeiferrealtygroup.com
Listing closed: 05/25/2010 12:00 AM • Source: FORTMLS, MLS#: 200945411

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$710,000

Avg days on market

172

Sale-to-list ratio

76.2%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Pfeifer Realty Group LLC, Eric J Pfeifer

Sold By John R. Wood Island Real Estate, Mary Bondurant

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Property Information for 653 East Rocks Drive

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,143 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
  • County: Lee County
  • Development: East Rocks
  • Building Design: Single Family
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront Desc: Lake
  • Waterfront Desc: Lake
  • View: Lake
  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Lot Size: 0.36 AC / 15,681 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Sanibel
  • Directions: From the Sanibel Causeway, turn right onto Periwinkle Way, left on Casa Ybel, Casa Ybel becomes West Gulf Drive, follow West Gulf Drive to East Rocks, turn right onto East Rocks, the house is near the end of the street on the left.
  • Human Modified: No
  • Latitude: 26.44
  • Longitude: -82.11
  • MLS Area Major: SI01 - Sanibel Island
  • Pets: No Approval Needed
  • Postal Code: 33957
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 5317
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Street Direction Prefix: E
  • Street Name: Rocks
  • Street Number: 653
  • Street Suffix: DR
  • Block: 0
  • Full Address: 653 E Rocks DR
  • View: Yes
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: .00
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Underground, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Total Frequency: Annually
  • Mandatory HOA: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $10,142.88
  • Tax Year: 2008
Property
Lot Information
  • Development Name: East Rocks
  • Parcel Number: 284622T1003050120
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Section: 0
  • Lot Desc: Sprinklers Automatic
  • Acres: 0.36
  • Lot Size Area: 0.36
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 98 x 150 x 0 x 0
  • Source of Measurements: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Legal Desc: The Rocks Unit 5 Blk 5 Pb 32 Pg 120 Lot 12
Property and Assessments
  • Total Area: 7629.0
  • Rear Exposure: S
  • Approx Living Area: 2569.0
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Sub Condo Name: East Rocks
  • Year Built Numeric: 1989
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Restrictions: Architectural
  • Zoning Code: Residential
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water: Central
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Num Unit Floor: 0
  • Units in Complex: 0
  • Total Floors: 2
  • Units in Building: 0
  • Unit Location: 0
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Canal Width: N, o, n, e
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fruit Trees, Sprinkler Irrigation, Storage
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fruit Trees, Storage, Sprinklers Auto
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier
  • Irrigation Source: Municipal
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck, Lanai, Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: Heated, In Ground, Pool Equipment, Solar Heat
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Smoke Detectors
  • Gulf Access: No
  • Spa: Yes
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Refrigerator With Ice Maker
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2.0
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3 Bed
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Elevator Text Details: None
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Furnished Desc: Unfurnished
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Vaulted Ceilings, Home Office
  • Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling, Smoke Detectors
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Spa Features: Above Ground
  • Window Features: Single Hung, Sliding
Rental
Rental Information
  • Last Month Rent Req YN: No

Property History for 653 East Rocks Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 25, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #289940809

$667,000

-4.1% / yr

May 25, 2010

Sold

FORTMLS #200945411

$667,000
May 14, 2010

Pending

FORTMLS #200945411

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/25/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #289940809

$667,000

-4.1% / yr

05/25/2010

Sold

FORTMLS #200945411

$667,000
05/14/2010

Pending

FORTMLS #200945411

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

Public Records for 653 East Rocks Drive

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$10,660 ($888 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt4,879 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,879 SqFtStories1Lot Size15,725 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1989Year Renovated1994CountyLEEAPN28-46-22-T1-00305.0120

Schools near 653 East Rocks Drive

This home is within Lee.
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 653 East Rocks Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957
$667,000
3
2,569
15,681
$1,175,000
3
2,416
21,083
3
2
2,010
12,589
3
2
2,974
13,591
$600,000
3
1,718
15,463
2
3
2,719
12,023

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Listing Courtesy of Pfeifer Realty Group LLC, Eric J Pfeifer

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