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Suzi Wertz

Engel & Völkers

suzi.wertz@engelvoelkers.com +1(414) 745-7654

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738 Anchor DR Sanibel, FL 33957

4 Beds

3 Baths

2,692 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,692 sqft

Price per Sqft $910

Subdivision Shell Harbor

MLS Listing ID 2026021393

Style Resale Property

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

HOA Fees $100

HOA Y/N Yes

Min Days of Lease 30

Leases Per Year 12

Year Built 1973

Annual Tax Amount $12,109

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.320 Acres

Acres 0.32

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source Florida Gulf Coast

Land Area 4526

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.

Location

State FL

County Lee

Community Boating

Area Shell Harbor

Rooms

Dining Room Breakfast Bar

Interior

Interior Features Other, Tray Ceiling(s)

Heating Central Electric

Flooring Tile

Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Furnishings Furnished

Fireplace No

Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Heat Source Central Electric

Exterior

Exterior Feature Boat Dock Private, Boat Lift, Elec Avail at dock, Water Avail at Dock, Screened Lanai/Porch

Parking Features Attached

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool Below Ground, Electric Heat, Screen Enclosure

Amenities Available Beach Access

Waterfront Description Canal Front

View Y/N Yes

View Canal

Roof Type Tile

Total Parking Spaces 2

Garage Yes

Private Pool Yes

Building

Lot Description Across From Waterfront, Irregular Lot

Story 1

Water Central

Architectural Style Ranch, Single Family

Level or Stories 1

Structure Type Concrete Block,Stucco

New Construction No

Others

Pets Allowed Yes

Senior Community No

Tax ID 20-46-23-T4-00002.0350

Ownership Single Family

Listed by Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty • Jeffrey Burns

Suzi Wertz

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Suzi Wertz

738 Anchor DR Sanibel, FL 33957

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