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3 beds2,000 sqft

978 Sand Castle Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.09 acresLot Size
1981Year Built
$173/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$175/moHOA Fees

Description

H.5008 - A quaint complex of just 4 duplexes sharing a private pool, private tennis and beautiful grounds in a near beach setting on the East end of Sanibel. This spacious home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 1 half bath, a loft which is used as a 4th bedroom, vaulted ceilings, multiple porches, a gracious living area, an enclosed three car garage, workshop and even a peek to the Bay. Facing south with no neighboring duplex to the east this is a wonderful and carefree place to call home. Just...H.5008 - A quaint complex of just 4 duplexes sharing a private pool, private tennis and beautiful grounds in a near beach setting on the East end of Sanibel. This spacious home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 1 half bath, a loft which is used as a 4th bedroom, vaulted ceilings, multiple porches, a gracious living area, an enclosed three car garage, workshop and even a peek to the Bay. Facing south with no neighboring duplex to the east this is a wonderful and carefree place to call home. Just steps to the Bay side park and moments to the beach. Maintenance fees cover the heated pool, tennis and grounds.
  • Listed by: Phaidra A McDermott • John R. Wood Island Real Estate info@sanibelrealestate.net
Listing closed: 09/17/2010 12:00 AM • Source: FORTMLS, MLS#: 201019149
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$965,000

Avg days on market

93

Sale-to-list ratio

90.8%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of John R. Wood Island Real Estate, Phaidra A McDermott

Sold By John R. Wood Island Real Estate, Phaidra A McDermott

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Property Information for 978 Sand Castle Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,218 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
  • County: Lee County
  • Development: DUNES AT SANIBEL ISLAND
  • Building Design: Single Family
  • Community Type: Golf Course
  • Waterfront: No
  • Waterfront Desc: None
  • View: None/Other

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 3,920 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • City: SANIBEL
  • Directions: Rt. on Periwinkle, Rt. on Bailey Dr. Left on Sand Castle, follow Sand Castle around to the right and duplex is on the right.
  • Human Modified: No
  • MLS Area Major: SI01 - Sanibel Island
  • Pets: No Approval Needed
  • Postal Code: 33957
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 3613
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Street Name: Sand Castle
  • Street Number: 978
  • Street Suffix: RD
  • Full Address: 978 Sand Castle RD
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: .00
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Parking Features: Underground
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee 2: $175.00
  • Association Fee 2 Frequency: Monthly
  • Maintenance: Recreation Facilities
  • Association Mngmt Phone: (000) 000-0000
  • Mandatory HOA: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,218.00
  • Tax Year: 2009
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Property

Lot Information
  • Development Name: DUNES AT SANIBEL ISLAND
  • Parcel Number: 204623T10020D003A
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Section: 0
  • Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Source of Measurements: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Legal Desc: Dunes Of Sanibel Is Blk D Pb 29 Pg 8 Pt Lt 3 Desc Or 1440 Pg 2194
Property and Assessments
  • Total Area: 3310.0
  • Rear Exposure: E
  • Approx Living Area: 2000.0
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Sub Condo Name: DUNES AT SANIBEL ISLAND
  • Year Built Numeric: 1981
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Restrictions: See Remarks
  • Zoning Code: Residential
Utilities
  • Sewer: Central
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water: Central

Multi Family

Multi-Family Information
  • Num Unit Floor: 1
  • Units in Complex: 0
  • Total Floors: 1
  • Units in Building: 0
  • Unit Location: 1

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Association Amenities: Pool, Tennis Courts
  • Canal Width: N, o, n, e
  • Community Features: Golf
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Courts
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Court
  • Irrigation Source: Municipal
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open, Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Private Pool: No
  • Gulf Access: No
  • Spa: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Baths Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4.0
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3 Bed
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Elevator Text Details: None
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Furnished Desc: Partially
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet
  • Interior Features: High Speed Available
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Window Features: Single Hung, Sliding

Rental

Rental Information
  • Last Month Rent Req YN: No

Property History for 978 Sand Castle Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 17, 2010

Sold

FORTMLS #201019149

$345,000—
Sep 8, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #297291710

$345,000—
Aug 10, 2010

Pending

FORTMLS #201019149

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/17/2010

Sold

FORTMLS #201019149

$345,000
09/08/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #297291710

$345,000
08/10/2010

Pending

FORTMLS #201019149

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Public Records for 978 Sand Castle Road

Taxable Value

Land

$197,215

Additions

$221,742
Total$418,957

Tax Record

2025

$6,839 ($570 / month)

Home Facts

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

1,790 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,790 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

3,920 SqFt

Style

Duplex

Year Built

1981

Year Renovated

1983

County

LEE

APN

20-46-23-T1-0020D.003A

Schools near 978 Sand Castle Road

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
Harlem Heights Community Charter School
CharterK to 5

Amikids Southwest Florida
Public6 to 12

Oasis Charter High School
Charter9 to 12

Oasis Charter Middle School
Charter6 to 8

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 978 Sand Castle Road, Sanibel, FL 33957
$345,000
3
2,000
3,920
$859,000
3
1,698
5,357
$485,000
3
1,734
4,791
–
–
–
–
22,216
$250,000
–
3
2,451
6,970
$780,000
3
1,734
4,186

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Listing Courtesy of John R. Wood Island Real Estate, Phaidra A McDermott

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