1581 San Carlos Bay Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957

$2,999,000 · Active

MLS #225049267

Price

$2,999,000

Status

Active

Bedrooms

4

Bathrooms

3.5

Living area

3,976 sq ft

Home type

SingleFamilyResidence

Year built

1988

Lot size

0.32 acres

Full bathrooms

3

Half bathrooms

1

Private pool

Yes

Waterfront

Yes

HOA

Yes

55+ community

No

Levels

Two

County

Lee

Garage spaces

2

Annual property taxes

$17,032.86

Subdivision

SANIBEL ISLES

Style

TwoStory, SeeRemarks

Appliances & Equipment

Cooktop · DoubleOven · Dishwasher · Freezer · Disposal · Microwave · Refrigerator · SeparateIceMachine · WineCooler · Other equipment: Generator

Bathrooms

4 total bathrooms · 3 full bathrooms · 1 half bathroom

Bedrooms

4 total bedrooms

Building

Built in 1988 · Living area: 3976.0 · Building faces Northwest · 2 stories · Levels: Two · Entry level: 2 · Construction Materials: Stucco, WoodFrame

Community

1 units in community · NonGated

Cooling

CentralAir · CeilingFans · Electric · Zoned

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Deck, Lanai, Open, Porch, Screened · Deck

Floors

Tile · Wood

Foundation

Raised

Garage

2 spaces

Heating

Central · Electric

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $0

Interior Features

WetBar · BreakfastBar · Bathtub · CathedralCeilings · DualSinks · LivingDiningRoom · Pantry · SeparateShower · Bar · Elevator · Loft · Workshop

Laundry

Inside · LaundryTub

Lot

0.321 acres · Dimensions: 198 x 105 x 51 x 117 · IrregularLot

Parking

2 covered spaces · Attached · Garage

Pets Policy

Allowed: Yes

Pool

InGround · PoolEquipment

Property

Resale · Bay · Canal · Landscaped

Roof

Metal

Sewer

PublicSewer

Utilities

CableAvailable · Water Source: Public

Water Features

CanalAccess · NavigableWater · AcrossTheRoadWaterFrontage

Windows

CasementWindows · Skylights · Sliding · ImpactGlass

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About this home

Luxury coastal living redefined – a waterfront sanctuary on Sanibel Island. Where the wide bay meets the deep canal, this extraordinary residence delivers a lifestyle that feels more like living aboard a private yacht than a traditional home. Surrounded by water at front and back, with sweeping views of the bay to one side and one of Sanibel’s widest, deepest sailboat-access canals to the other, this home offers an unrivaled island experience. A lush expanse of protected mangrove tidal marshland wraps the property, ensuring privacy and a sense of coastal seclusion. A boater’s dream. A designer’s vision. Positioned on a direct-access canal with no bridges—ideal for sailboats and large vessels—this property sits in one of the desirable locations for serious boaters. Designed with a reverse floor plan to elevate your views where they matter most, every space feels intentional and luxurious. High above it all, two-story ceilings with clerestory windows flood the interiors with light, while wraparound lanais and expansive outdoor decks on every level invite you to watch dolphins cruise the canal or pelicans dive into the bay. ultimate entertaining meets yacht-inspired sophistication. The kitchen is a showpiece—crafted for entertaining and inspired by luxury marine design. Custom teak-front cabinetry, created by a designer for Tiara Yachts, sets the tone. Sub-Zero refrigeration, freezer and wine towers, dual Miele wall ovens and warming drawer, wet bar with wine refrigerator and standalone ice maker mean you’re fully equipped for any gathering, from sunset cocktails to seafood feasts. In the main living area, a sleek gas fireplace adds ambiance, featuring a motorized enclosure to discreetly hide the TV when not in use. Smart home features include a Lutron lighting system and Hunter Douglas automated window treatments throughout. A primary suite like no other. The owner’s suite is a masterstroke of design, channeling the elegance of a multimillion-dollar yacht. An oversized double vanity is constructed using flawless granite slabs that also form the raised platform beneath the two-person Jacuzzi tub. A walk-through dressing area with bespoke teak cabinetry by the same Tiara yacht designer, balances form and function with nautical precision. Seamless indoor-outdoor living on the east side of the home, a semi-covered pool provides a spot to unwind after a day on the water—whether basking in the sun or relaxing in the shade. And with a 47-kilowatt whole-home generator powered by a buried 1,000-gallon propane tank, peace of mind comes built in. This is not just a home—it’s a coastal escape engineered for those who demand excellence, adventure and tranquility in equal measure. Sanibel waterfront living at its peak. Welcome aboard. Seller is open to considering offers that involve owner financing for well qualified buyers.

Courtesy of Jeffrey Burns, Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty.

Contact LPT Realty at (877) 366-2213 to ask about this home.