Courtesy: FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MORTGAGE GVILLE
352-240-1133
Beautiful oversized 0.375-acre homesite on prestigious Sanibel Island, offering a rare opportunity to create a refined coastal residence in the desirable Sanibel Highlands. Ideally located just a short stroll from Algiers Beach, one of Sanibel’s cherished shelling beaches, this exceptional property combines privacy, flexibility, and long-term value in one of Southwest Florida’s most sought-after island settings. Tucked away for a more exclusive feel, yet moments from Sanibel’s renowned beaches, dining, boutiques, and water activities, this lot is perfectly suited for buyers seeking a luxurious island retreat or investors looking to secure a premium homesite in a highly desirable location. With no HOA and no deed restrictions, the property offers unusual freedom to design and build to current code, tailored to today’s standards and tomorrow’s expectations. Envision a custom beach home with pool, lush tropical landscaping, and elegant indoor-outdoor living — all just steps from sun, surf, and world-famous shelling. A rare Sanibel offering with exceptional lifestyle appeal and strong investment potential.
Courtesy: COASTAL PROPERTIES GROUP INTERNATIONAL
727-493-1555
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. $10,000 Price Improvement! Perfect time to be a part of Sanibel's growth and revitalization! This .74 ACRE MOL, BUILDABLE property is SIX LOTS combined creating one HUGE, BEAUTIFUL WOODED, CORNER LOT in a friendly, quiet neighborhood tucked away off of the main road. This area still has the charm of old Sanibel with the sun-bleached, crushed-shell roads preferred by the locals and is dotted with beautiful custom homes that enjoy exclusive privacy with the island life so nearby. Better yet, this lot has already gone through extensive permitting, plan review and approval with the City of Sanibel. See surveys, inspections, reviews and plans for pictured renderings that are available by Jennifer Garcia Architectural Studios, LLC on the MySanibel portal. So much of the labor is already done for you so this lot is ready for your dream home to be built! Close to Jerry’s Market and Café, fabulous restaurants like Traders and Doc Ford’s and the pristine Gulfside City Beach Park (known as Algiers Beach locally) that you will have endless things to do on lazy, breezy, tropical days filled with sunshine and shells. Speaking of shells – Sanibel is also home to the National Shell Museum and Aquarium and endless art galleries, quaint shops and parks. You won’t find a single red-light on this low-key island so hop on a bike and hit the 25 miles of bike trails and find your favorite spot on the 15 miles of sandy beaches! Nature lovers will never tire of the island that boasts over 50 types of fish, 230 types of birds and 250 kinds of shells! The island is building and planning for a stronger future than ever before. Prices are likely to skyrocket with all of the new redevelopment. Buy your own oasis today so you can be a part of Sanibel’s sunny future! Or invest in the future potential of this unique property on this one-of-a-kind vacation destination island! Located on the corner of Ponce De Leon Rd and Atlanta Plaza Dr.Now is the time to buy your own slice of PARADISE in Sanibel Island! Don't miss the amazing drone footage in the tour link!
Imagine this: you designed your dream home from the ground up with every detail, just how you imagined it. But the real magic?? Morning laps just steps away in the sparkling community pool (hello, low-impact cardio and instant refresh). Afternoon rallies on the tennis courts (your built-in stress relief + social time). Evening strolls to your private community beach access (no crowds, no parking stress, just sand, serenity, and sunset skies). Now you find out that you can start this dream...at a dream price!
Rare opportunity, premier vacant lot in Lake Murex, Sanibel Island. One of the largest parcels in sought-after Lake Murex neighborhood, this 1.17-acre lot offers a rare combination of size, privacy and location. Overlooking the untouched 212-acre SCCF Lindblad Preserve, the property delivers sweeping natural views and a serene backdrop that will never be developed. With an impressive 15,834 square feet of impervious coverage and over 18,000 square feet of developed area coverage allowed, this lot offers one of the largest building envelopes on the island and is able to accommodate a large house, resort-style pool and even an attached guest house with no problem. The potential here is unmatched, just look next door, when in 2023, 562 Lake Murex sold for $950,000 for the land alone before being cleared to make way for a luxury new build. In the Little Lake Murex enclave of the popular Lake Murex subdivision, it affords you access to the private HOA tennis and pickleball courts just at end of the street. Tucked away on Sanibel’s quiet west end, this property comes with deeded beach access to uncrowded, shell-strewn gulf shores known for their legendary sunsets. Hop on your bike and you’re minutes from Sanibel Recreation Center, the new Bit-of-Bailey’s General Store, and popular local favorite Rosalita’s on Rabbit Road. Whether you're a builder, investor or end-user, this is a standout opportunity to claim one of the island’s desirable and build-ready homesites.
Take advantage of this "Rare Opportunity" to own this beautiful vacant parcel on Baltusrol Court and build your dream home on this .57-acre lot in the "Prestigious" Sanctuary community on Sanibel Island. This is the "best" largest lot available in the Sanctuary. Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac with a partial Golf course and sanctuary views! Enjoy an Arthur Hills world class golf course, luxury amenities and an incredible club house and restaurant through the purchase of a private membership. Bike or just a short drive to the sugar sand beaches, stunning sunsets and incredible World Class shelling. The island offers an active lifestyle, boating, fantastic restaurants, shopping and more.
300 feet of beachfront along the prestigious and coveted West Gulf Drive! This is an incredible opportunity! Rarely do multiple adjacent parcels become available on this barrier island location... to have three contiguous properties that create this vast building site is truly exceptional. Construct three amazing Gulf- front homes, create a family compound or build a magnificent Gulf-front estate: your vision can be accommodated on this exceptional expansive property. The building site on this property is far closer to the Gulf than it is on much of the island, determined by the coastal construction setback line. The gentle sounds of the surf can truly be the backdrop of your island life and the shoreline just outside your new home. Panoramic water views, dolphin and avain sightings and phenomenal shelling set the tone for the relaxing beach environment. As you drive across the Causeway onto Sanibel, it is not a step back in time but a step away from time. There are no street lights, stop lights, or billboards. Over 60% of the island is designated for conservation, yet all of the daily amenities you need are here. Sanibel is a way of life that ensures tranquility and peacefulness... this property takes this to a higher level. 300 feet of Gulf front living. Privacy. Tranquility. Beachfront living. Amazing.
Experience the best of Sanibel Island living with this nearly half-acre lot on Windward Way, ready and waiting for your dream home. With utilities available, this property offers a fantastic canvas to bring your island vision to life. Enjoy peace and privacy overlooking the beautiful Periwinkle Way Preserve, all within an intimate neighborhood of fewer than 15 homes. Centrally located, you’re just a quick bike ride to Gulfside Beach access, Jerry’s Plaza, and a variety of island shops and restaurants. This is your chance to build a private retreat in one of Sanibel’s most charming settings — and savor the island lifestyle all year long!
Discover the perfect canvas for your dream home at 1032 Sand Castle Road, located in the serene and sought-after Dunes community of Sanibel, Florida. This exceptional buildable lot presents an unparalleled opportunity to create your own retreat that captures the essence of coastal living. Nestled in the heart of Sanibel, this lot offers proximity to the island's beautiful beaches, vibrant local culture, and convenient amenities, ensuring a lifestyle that is both relaxed and convenient. A complete set of building plans is available for the new Buyerupon request! Don't Miss Out: Seize the chance to transform your aspirations into reality.
Build Your Dream Home in The Sanctuary An exceptional opportunity to own one of the premier homesites in The Sanctuary on Sanibel Island. Perfectly positioned along the renowned Sanctuary Golf Club's 14th hole, this expansive lot offers breathtaking western exposure and serene lakefront views. Design and build your custom retreat to capture stunning sunset panoramas while embracing the natural beauty and abundant wildlife that make Sanibel so unique. As a resident, you have the option to join the Sanctuary Golf Club, featuring an Arthur Hills-designed championship course, world-class dining, tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, a state-of-the-art fitness center with a large pool, and an active social calendar. Don't miss this rare chance to secure a prime homesite in one of Sanibel's most prestigious communities.
Amazing Opportunity to build your Dream Beach House!! Greeted by mature Royal Palms lining the property. Very Spacious vacant lot just steps to the Beautiful Beaches of Sanibel!! So close to the beach that you can hear the waves!! Spacious lot is overlooking the length of the lake for wonderful serene lake views. Sanibel's well known Bike Path is along the front of the property providing easy bike access to all of Sanibel! Best value for a new home site extremely close to the beach along West Gulf Drive.
Courtesy: Real Broker, LLC
Joe Janisch
Buildable .32 Acre lot with deeded beach access. Enjoy golf course & water views! Property sits at the end of a cul-de-sac on a very quiet road. Water meter already installed and city sewer just feet away. Survey is available. Stake your claim to one of the last empty lots in this very desirable area of Sanibel with restaurants and bars nearby.
Courtesy: Community Realty Associates
Douglas Addeo
One of a kind large canal lot with direct deeded beach access, on the quiet East side of the Island. Ideal for your dream home or a great investment property. This lot has an existing dock and is located on at the head of the pristine Sanibel River. Enjoy all Island Life has to offer.
IMAGINE, THE ISLAND COW VILLAGE! RESIDENTIAL and COMMERCIAL Combined development APPROVED for the following uses: A RESTAURANT within the General Commercial District and EIGHT RESIDENTIAL home sites. (3 SINGLE FAMILY residences, 1 DUPLEX, and 1 TRIPLEX). Previously home to the well-established and highly profitable ISLAND COW RESTAURANT with an EXCEPTIONAL REPUTATION and following from both locals and tourists. The sale includes the land, business rights, APPROVED PLANS and the ISLAND COW BRAND. PRIME LOCATION next to the Community House and City Park along the Islands main thoroughfare with excellent exposure. Ideal location near the City Center with high volume of pedestrian, cyclist and vehicle traffic. In the heart of the island. Steps away from the Periwinkle Plaza Mall, Village Shops, Library, Bustling Farmers Market, Arts and Theatre. Turnkey project- with plans included! EXPERIENCED LOCAL CONTRACTORS, ENGINEERS AND RESTAURANT DESIGNERS SET TO START! Estimated restaurant build time: eight months with the current builder and approved plans. Investment Highlights: Approved plans to EXPAND RESTAURANT SEATING CAPACITY and allow for the DEVELOPMENT OF EIGHT RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS. Flexibility to DEVELOP IN PHASES, starting with the construction of the restaurant allows for faster income with a fully operational restaurant. Installing the necessary infrastructure: roads, plumbing, and electrical systems to support the residential lots ENSURE FUTURE INVESTMENT PROFITS. LONG-TERM VALUE: Residential Infrastructure development enhances the property's worth, regardless of the residential development path chosen. Build and Sell, Build and lease, sell individual lots or sell to a developer. STRATEGIC PHASING: STAGGERED INVESTMENT APPROACH BY DEVELOPING IN PHASES ALLOWS FOR OPTIMIZING CASH FLOW AND RISK MANAGEMENT. Liquor License: Newly designed plans approved for 120 seats to meeting criteria for new Florida Law 2023-65, effective July 1, 2023. To obtain a 4COP-SFS license.
Welcome to 4741 Tradewinds Drive, a rare 1.25-acre Gulf-front lot on Sanibel Island’s coveted west end. This expansive property offers unparalleled beachfront living, where the sugar-white sands and turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico become your backyard. With ample space to design your dream estate, this lot presents a unique opportunity to create a private island retreat while still being just minutes from Sanibel’s charming shops, restaurants, and nature preserves. Imagine waking up to breathtaking sunrises, strolling along the shore for world-class shelling, and ending your day with spectacular sunsets over the water. Nestled in a peaceful and prestigious neighborhood, this generously sized lot provides both seclusion and accessibility, making it an ideal investment for those seeking luxury coastal living. Whether you envision a modern beachfront masterpiece or a classic island escape, the possibilities are endless. Don't miss this rare chance to own a premier piece of Sanibel Island—your Gulf-front dream home starts here!
Build your dream home in the heart of Sanibel. Windward Way is known as Lagoon Estates and is centrally located near the intersection of Casa Ybel Road and Perwinkle Way. From this property it’s a quick bike ride to Gulfside City Beaches and Community Center Park. You are also around the corner from Jerry’s Shopping Center and walking/biking distance to many shops and restaurants. The home was demolished and the land was cleared. All utilities available on-site water, sewer, electric
This is the island opportunity you have been waiting for - an incredible single-family buildable homesite on West Gulf Drive with private driveway access off Sawgrass Place. In this low-density subdivision with beautiful island-style homes awaits a cleared lot (.38 of an acre) with electricity, sewer, and water already in place. In addition, there is deeded beach access directly across the street to Sanibel's world-famous beaches. Home plans are available upon request. Enjoy some of the best shelling in the world, or take a bike ride to one of the many island attractions from this desirable location. This lot will allow you to build the home of your dreams on the West end of Sanibel and take advantage of everything the island offers!
Enjoy breathtaking views and privacy from this West/SouthWest-facing lot on the 9th green at The Sanctuary’s most desirable location. This elevated parcel features a quiet cul-de-sac and is one of the few remaining prime lots in the neighborhood, recognized by Audubon for its natural beauty. White quartz beaches are just a 5-minute drive or a 10-minute bike ride away. The lot is outside the floodplain, and a complete drainage plan is included. The Sanctuary is Sanibel's only private equity golf club, offering an Arthur Hills-designed golf course, tennis and pickleball, a fitness center, bocce, and an elegant clubhouse with excellent dining options. Golf and social memberships are optional. Custom floor plans from an HOA-approved builder are available for interested buyers. These plans have not yet been approved by the HOA. Designed for privacy, the layout features a lavish primary suite separate from the guest quarters, vaulted ceilings, a commidious kitchen and great room, and outdoor living areas to capitalize on stunning views toward the west. Plans can be purchased for those interested.
Build your dream home in this prestigious golf course community, offering a prime northeastern exposure perfect for capturing stunning Sanibel sunrises with serene golf course views. The Sanctuary is the only private Golf & Tennis Club on Sanibel and Captiva Islands, boasting an Audubon Certified 18-hole course uniquely surrounded by a national wildlife preserve. While Sanctuary Membership is separate from the land purchase, members enjoy exclusive access to exceptional amenities, including the golf course, tennis courts, pro shops, fitness center, swimming pool, and on-site restaurant and bar with professional staff ready to assist.
This is one of those extremely rare once-in-a-generation opportunities resulting from the adversity of Hurricane Ian. The former home (built in 1988) has been demolished leaving an unusually rare buildable lot in Sanibel's extremely popular near-beach community of Seagull Estates. This large lot is almost 1/2 an acre and is positioned to offer amazing lake views and a south-facing orientation for a new home to enjoy. No vacant lot has been traded in the history of the San/Cap MLS and this is currently the only vacant lot available or has been available in decades in this community. This Old Florida-inspired community has long been admired by buyers and locals alike and now someone has the opportunity to construct a new home, up to the newest standards in construction and luxury, all within the rhythm and harmony of the community's cohesive look. This property is literally just steps to the beach access, community pool, clubhouse, and Sanibel's miles of wonderful bike and walking paths. Ideally located off of West Gulf Drive, this opportunity to build new within the community of Seagull Estates is a truly unique, rare and once-in-a-generation.
One of the few remaining parcels at The Sanctuary with excellent elevation and wonderful privacy afforded by the preservation land to the east. The Sanctuary is an Audubon recognized golf course designed by Arthur Hills. Stunning scenery and in harmony with nature. World class golf along with exceptional amenities are at your fingertips in addition to being very close to the beautiful beaches on the west end of Sanibel Island. The west area of Sanibel has lower density and a large amount of protected lands making it the ultimate island location. Owners may select from a list of approved builders to design and build their home. Architectural guidelines are required to maintain rhythm and harmony within the community. A full CORE guideline package is available to interested parties.
This is the site of the former Clamshell condominium complex which was comprised of six units, three, three-bedroom units and three two-bedroom units, a large pool and private boardwalk. This was all along the beach and Gulf of Mexico. The buildings have been taken down and the pool shell remains. The parcel offers 300 feet of beach frontage and approximately 2.54 acres of land. Zoned multifamily the subject property has a designated zoning categorization, as follows: D-1 (Lowlands Wetland Zone), E-2 (Gulf Beach Ridge) and A (Gulf Beach Zone). Many redevelopment options exist where the new properties would feature beach frontage and stunning views. On Sanibel Island between the well-known condominium complexes of Sand Dollar and Signal Inn, this parcel is close to it all including an 18-hole golf course, shops, restaurants, resorts and along Sanibel's scenic bike paths. This is your chance to be a part of the rebuilding of Sanibel Island.
Located in the exclusive Beachview Estate Subdivision on Eagle Run Drive, this ready-to-build homesite offers a unique opportunity on Sanibel island's desirable east end. This property features a semi-private 18-hole, par-70 golf course providing a serene yet fun golf experience! The lot is nestled alongside the SIGC #7 fairway, surrounded by natural vegetation that provides privacy and scenic golf course views, with the option to clear more space as preferred. Beachview Estates Golf & Country Club also features a state-of-the-art tennis facility, hydro-grid clay courts, professional USPTA instructors, and fully equipped pro shops. After a game, relax or explore other close by island attractions such as the historic Lighthouse Beach, the Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge, and unique local shops and dining experiences. This homesite offers not just a place to live, but a lifestyle immersed in nature and luxury. Please remember Beachview has one of only two drivable beach access for parking your car.
One of the few undeveloped acreage parcels remaining on Sanibel Island, this 1.3-acre lot on the west end has 105 feet of mangrove shoreline along Dinkins Bayou offering wide views of the natural waterway, which is home to birds, fish, and the occasional manatee. The tidal, saltwater bayou connects to a blind pass with no bridges to restrict you from the deep waters of the Pine Island Sound and the Gulf. The lot's desirable southwest exposure ensures sun on your pool all year long and gives the added benefit of sunset views over the bayou. Whether by boat or bike, you are just minutes away from the incredible shelling at Blind Pass Beach. Seller commissioned the complete design of three different sets of fully detailed house plans that are ready for permitting after final engineering. Seller also invested significant time and money into the necessary due diligence for this property including contracting for the preparation of a recent construction survey and all necessary soil testing. Survey and analysis of soil composition are attached. In addition, the seller had the lot cleared all invasive Brazilian pepper which will save the buyer time and money when they apply for a building permit. Survey estimates 14,020 of impervious coverage and 16,824 total coverage.
Courtesy: Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.
Tim Akhundov
Reduced to sell. Sold together with 247 Robinwood Dr to make a 2 acre double lot with a lake. The price is for ONE lot. Combined lot is suitable for a single family home construction. Deeded beach access located off of West Gulf Drive. Both parcels sold together. Unique opportunity to have a large private lot on the second line from the beach!
Courtesy: Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.
Tim Akhundov
Reduced to sell. Sold together with 255 Robinwood Dr to make a 2 acre double lot with a lake!!! The price is for ONE lot. Combined lot is suitable for a single family home construction. Deeded beach access located off of West Gulf Drive. Both parcels sold together. Unique opportunity to have a large private lot on the second line from the beach!
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Sanibel is located in Florida. Sanibel, Florida has a population of 6,437. Sanibel is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 1.95% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 20.71%.
The median household income in Sanibel, Florida is $103,413. The median household income for the surrounding county is $63,235 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Sanibel is 68.2 years.
The average high temperature in July is 91.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 53.4 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 53.8 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.
