738 Anchor Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957

$2,450,000
4
BD
3
BA
2,692
SqFt

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List Price
$2,450,000
Listing Price
$2,450,000
Days on Market
77
MLS#
2026021393
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Living Sq. Ft
2,692
Total Area
4,526
Property Class
Single Family Residential
Building Design
Single Family Residence
County
Lee
Region
SI01 - Sanibel Island
Development
Sanibel Estates
Subdivision
Sanibel Estates

Property Description

There are homes that impress, and there are homes that linger in memory long after the visit is over. The difference is often found in the details, the subtle nuances that quietly elevate a property from exceptional to irreplaceable. Along Sanibel Island’s desirable east end, this remarkable waterfront retreat is defined by those rare distinctions. Tucked away along the charming, tree-lined stretch of Anchor Drive, one of Sanibel’s sought-after streets, the setting alone is extraordinary. Unlike many island roads that simply end at the water, Anchor Drive transitions into a picturesque brick-paver lane leading to a private footbridge that gently crosses the canal and delivers residents directly to beach access beyond. It is a feature few properties on the island can claim, an effortless connection between boating and beach lifestyles, where morning bike rides to the Gulf and sunset visits along the sand become part of everyday life. Positioned at one of the desirable locations along the street, this exceptional residence commands a breathtaking setting where a serene mangrove-lined canal meets a wide sea walled canal, creating panoramic and breathtaking water vistas. With an impressive 180 feet of canal frontage, the property offers not only extraordinary privacy and scenery but also enhanced maneuverability, expanded dockage and direct boating advantages. The substantial private dock and lift can accommodate significantly larger vessels than most neighboring properties, delivering a yachter’s lifestyle with wonderful Gulf access. Surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and enveloped in complete privacy, the home itself has been beautifully reimagined through an extensive remodel that blends refined island elegance with relaxed coastal sophistication. Thoughtfully curated interiors are complemented by designer furnishings, inviting gathering spaces and richly appointed finishes throughout. Expanses of beautiful flooring guide you through multiple living and sitting areas designed equally for intimate relaxation and effortless entertaining. At the center of the home, a stunning chef’s kitchen with an expansive island serves as the natural focal point, seamlessly connecting the interiors to the spectacular outdoor setting beyond. Walls of impact glass draw the eye outward to the screened pool enclosure, tranquil waterways and swaying tropical landscape, creating a constant sense of connection to the island’s natural beauty. This is more than a waterfront home. It is a rare convergence of location, boating access, beach proximity, privacy and lifestyle, the kind of property whose value reveals itself not in a single feature but in the extraordinary way every element comes together.

Additional Information

Year Built
1973
Garage Spaces
2
furnished
Furnished
Pets
No Approval Needed
Amenities
Beach Access, Boating
View
Canal
Boat Access
Dock, Boat Lift, Water Avail at Dock
Waterfront Description
Bridge(s)/Water Indirect, Canal Front
Pool
Yes
Pool Description
In Ground, Electric Heat, Screen Enclosure
Lot Description
Across From Waterfront, Irregular Lot
Construction
Concrete Block, Stucco
Parking
Attached
Roof
Tile
Flooring
Other, Tile
Windows
Impact Resistant, Sliding, Impact Resistant Windows
Exterior Features
Dock, Boat Lift, Elec Avail at dock, Water Avail at Dock
Water
Central
Sewer
Central
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Electric
Irrigation
Central
Interior Features
Den - Study, Family Room, Home Office, Other, Tray Ceiling(s)
Equipment/Appliances Included
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Dining Description
Breakfast Bar
Master Bath Description
Dual Sinks, Shower Only
Total Tax Bill
$12,109
Tax Year
2025
HOA Fee
$100
HOA Fee Freq
Annually
Total Floors
1
Min. Days Of Lease
30
Num of Leases/Yr
12

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Listing courtesy of Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty.