979 Whelk Drive

Sanibel, FL 33957

$1,849,000
Price
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,072 Sq. Ft.
$892 / Sq. Ft.
2,072
Sq. Ft.
$892
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Situated on an oversized lot at the end of a sea-walled canal, this completely remodeled home in Sanibel's Shell Harbor is the perfect beach & boating retreat. This home features a dock, boat lift, and a short jaunt to one of Sanibel's best private deeded beach accesses. The interior features a spectacular kitchen with beautiful white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and marble counters. It also has updated bathrooms, beautiful terrazzo flooring, and an open floor plan. The entire home exudes...Situated on an oversized lot at the end of a sea-walled canal, this completely remodeled home in Sanibel's Shell Harbor is the perfect beach & boating retreat. This home features a dock, boat lift, and a short jaunt to one of Sanibel's best private deeded beach accesses. The interior features a spectacular kitchen with beautiful white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and marble counters. It also has updated bathrooms, beautiful terrazzo flooring, and an open floor plan. The entire home exudes the coastal modern feel with soft paint colors, white barn doors, shaker doors and cabinets, and window treatments. The custom bunk beds add extra room for young guests. New impact windows capture the views of the beautiful landscaping and long canal views where boats and kayaks float by. This house is scheduled to be elevated 11 feet above its original foundation in the spring of 2025. Supported by robust, newly constructed concrete pilings, the house will display a sense of modern resilience while retaining its original charm. The increased height will offer sweeping views of the surrounding area, including glimpses of the distant water and nearby streets that were once hidden from view. Underneath the raised structure, the newly created space will offer both practical and potential benefits, with a large area for parking, storage, or landscaping that seamlessly blends with the rest of the property. The elevation will not only protect the house from potential flooding but also bring a fresh perspective to its surroundings. It will enhance the property’s overall appeal while making a clear statement about its ability to withstand the challenges of its location.
  1. Listed by Wendy Kirschner • Pfeifer Realty Group LLC
  2. Listed by Eric Pfeifer • Pfeifer Realty Group LLC

Property Details for 979 Whelk Drive

Development
SHELL HARBOR
Building Design
Single Family
Community Type
Boating, Non-Gated
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Desc
Canal Access, Navigable Water, Seawall
Waterfront Desc
Canal, Navigable, Seawall
View
Canal, Intersecting Canal, Landscaped Area
Garage Spaces
2.00
LISTING UPDATED: 12/16/2024 01:33 PM

Property Details for 979 Whelk Drive

StatusActive
MLS #224098734
Days on Market4
Taxes$19,112 / year
HOA Fees$100 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1969
Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,727 SF
CountyLee County

Building Information for 979 Whelk Drive

Stories1Year Built1969Building Size-Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,727 SF

Property Information for 979 Whelk Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Sanibel
  • Directions: Once over Causeway Bridge, proceed forward to Lindgren Blvd, Take left onto Whelk Drive
  • Human Modified: Yes
  • Latitude: 26.45
  • Longitude: -82.04
  • MLS Area Major: SI01 - Sanibel Island
  • Pets: No Approval Needed
  • Postal Code: 33957
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Street Name: Whelk
  • Street Number: 979
  • Street Suffix: DR
  • Block: 1
  • Full Address: 979 Whelk DR
  • View: Yes
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: .00
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Unpaved, Garage Door Opener
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Amenity Rec Fee: $.00
  • Application Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee Total: $100.00
  • Association Fee Total Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee 2: $100.00
  • Association Fee 2 Frequency: Annually
  • Maintenance: Association Management, Legal Accounting, Recreation Facilities, Reserve Fund
  • Association Mngmt Phone: 239-454-1101
  • Mandatory HOA: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $19,112.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Transfer Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee 3: $.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Source of Measure Total Area: Appraiser
  • Development Name: SHELL HARBOR
  • Parcel Number: 20-46-23-T4-03901.0420
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Section: 20
  • Lot Unit: 42
  • Source of Measure Living Area: Appraiser
  • Source of Measure Lot Dimensions: Appraiser
  • Lot Desc: Corner Lot, Irregular Lot, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Acres: 0.384
  • Lot Size Area: 0.384
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 153 x 118 x 172 x 96
  • Source of Measurements: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Legal Desc: SHELL HARBOR BLK 1 PB 23 PG 79 LOT 42 + PT 43
Property and Assessments
  • Total Area: 3297.0
  • Rear Exposure: S
  • Approx Living Area: 2072.0
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Township: 46
  • Senior Community: false
  • Range: 23
  • Special Assessment: 0.00
  • Sub Condo Name: SHELL HARBOR
  • Year Built Numeric: 1969
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Restrictions: Deed Restrictions
Lease Information
  • Land Lease Fee: $.00
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: Dollars Per Square Foot
  • One Time Land Lease Fee: $.00
  • One Time Mandatory Club Fee: $.00
  • One Time Othe Fee: $.00
  • One Time Special Assessment Fee: $.00
Utilities
  • Sewer: Central
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water: Central
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Annual Food And Beverage Minimum: 0.00
  • Units in Complex: 1
  • Other Fee: $.00
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Total Floors: 1
  • Total One Time Fees: $.00
  • Units in Building: 1
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, One Story
  • Association Amenities: Beach Rights, Beach Access
  • Canal Width: Canal Width 121-150
  • Community Features: Boat Facilities, Non Gated
  • Construction: Poured Concrete, Concrete Block
  • Exterior Features: Security High Impact Doors, Sprinkler Irrigation, Patio
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Sprinklers Auto
  • Irrigation Source: Municipal
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Features: Electric Heat, Heated, In Ground, Pool Equipment
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Security Features: Smoke Detectors
  • Gulf Access Type: Bridges, Water Indirect
  • Gulf Access: Yes
  • Spa: Yes
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Refrigerator With Ice Maker, Washer
  • Baths Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3.0
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3+Den
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Elevator Text Details: None
  • Flooring: Terrazzo, Tile
  • Furnished Desc: Unfurnished
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Dual Sinks, Entrance Foyer, Living Dining Room, Pantry, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Cable Tv, Walk In Closets, Split Bedrooms
  • Interior Features: Foyer, Pantry, Walk-In Closet, Smoke Detectors, Laundry Tub, Window Coverings
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Tub
  • Rooms Total: 0
  • Spa Features: Electric Heat, In Ground
  • Window Features: Casement Windows, Sliding, Impact Glass, Window Coverings
Rental
Rental Information
  • One Time Rec Lease Fee: $.00

Property History for 979 Whelk Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 979 Whelk Drive

Taxable ValueLand$1,138,992Additions$10Total$1,139,002
Tax Record2023$16,814 ($1,401 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,112 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,112 SqFtStories1Lot Size15,300 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1969Year Renovated1985CountyLEEAPN20-46-23-T4-03901.0420

Schools near 979 Whelk Drive

This home is within Lee.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
The Sanibel School
PublicPK to 8

Cypress Lake Middle School
Public6 to 8

South Fort Myers High School
Public9 to 12

Fort Myers High School
Public9 to 12

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979 Whelk Drive is a single family home for sale in Sanibel, FL 33957. This property was listed for sale on December 16, 2024 by Pfeifer Realty Group LLC, it's currently listed at $1,849,000. It has been on the market for a total of 4 days and was last sold on February 3, 2022. This listing's school district is Lee. Nearby schools include The Sanibel School, Cypress Lake Middle School and South Fort Myers High School. 979 Whelk Drive is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,072 sqft single family home built in 1969.

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Listing Courtesy of Pfeifer Realty Group LLC, Wendy Kirschner; Pfeifer Realty Group LLC, Eric Pfeifer

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