NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1490 Sand Castle Rd Sanibel, FL 33957

Sanibel Area

Estimated Value: $975,423

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,452 Sq Ft
$672/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 16, 2026

Last sale price $999,000 $688 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,312 / mo

123 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • In Ground Pool
  • Lanai
  • The Sanibel School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Furnished

About This Home

As of March 2026

Welcome to your island retreat that perfectly blends comfort, style, and the coveted indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
Situated in a desirable golf course community, this beautifully updated home offers three spacious bedrooms and two modern bathrooms, thoughtfully designed to create a bright, contemporary living space. The heart of the home is the updated kitchen—clean, stylish, and functional—ideal for both everyday cooking and entertaining guests. The open layout flows naturally into the living areas, where large windows and sliding doors bring in natural light and offer seamless access to the outdoors. Step outside to your private paradise, featuring a lush yard and an expansive heated pool. Whether you’re relaxing poolside, hosting friends for an alfresco dinner, or tending to your garden, the outdoor spaces are designed for both leisure and connection. Located within a vibrant golf course community, residents enjoy the option of membership or convenient pay-to-play access for golf and tennis. The home is also just minutes from the beach and local shops, offering the best of island living with both recreation and convenience at your fingertips. Whether as a full-time residence, seasonal getaway, or investment rental, this home embodies the Sanibel lifestyle—where comfort, style, and outdoor enjoyment come together in a truly remarkable setting.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan McCallion

McCallion and McCallion License #280596767 Listed on: 11/13/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Teresa Baker

Pfeifer Realty Group LLC License #280596709

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,745

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 13,460 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 109 x 123 x 111 x 123
  • Northeast Facing Home
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Rectangular Lot

HOA Fees

  • $23 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Raised Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,452 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Display Windows
  • Sliding Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Freezer
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Impact Glass
  • High Impact Door

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Screened Patio
  • Lanai

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 25 / A
  • Assessor Parcel Number 19-46-23-T4-0100A.0250

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include management, golf, legal/accounting, pest control, recreation facilities, street lights, water
  • Association Phone (239) 454-1101
  • The Dunes Sanibel Island Subdivision
  • Maintained Community

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,745

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0.31 Acres

HOA Fees

$23 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.309
  • Lot Size: 109 x 123 x 111 x 123
  • Ownership: Single Family
  • Subdivision Name: THE DUNES SANIBEL ISLAND
  • Architectural Style: Other, Two Story
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Exposures: Southwest
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Freezer, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Flooring: Other, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Living/Dining Room, Pantry, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Window Treatments
  • Living Area: 1452.0
  • Dining Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Other, Display Window(s), Sliding, Impact Glass, Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Landscaped
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Owner Has Flood Insurance, RV Restriction(s)
  • Construction Type: Other, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: Northeast
  • Exterior Features: Security/High Impact Doors, Other
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Patio And Porch Features: Lanai, Porch, Screened
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Covered, Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Golf
  • Senior Community: No
  • Amenities: See Remarks, Management
  • Association #2 Fee: 275.0
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Phone: 239-454-1101
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Association Management, Golf, Legal/Accounting, Pest Control, Recreation Facilities, Street Lights, Water

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 19-46-23-T4-0100A.0250

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10745.0
  • Tax Block: A
  • Tax Lot: 25
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 13, 2025
Closed on
Mar 16, 2026
Sold by
Scott Douglas and Scott Sharon M
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Susan McCallion
McCallion and McCallion
Buyer's Agent
Teresa Baker
Pfeifer Realty Group LLC
List Price
$1,350,000
Sold Price
$999,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$351,000
-26%
Views
25
Current Estimated Value
$975,423

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$23,577
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.28%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 24, 2020
Closed on
Jan 21, 2021
Sold by
Steinman Faith and Estate Of Lynn Patterson
Bought by
Gulbrandsen Lyder and Gulbrandsen Charlene
Seller's Agent
Susan McCallion
McCallion and McCallion
Buyer's Agent
Susan McCallion
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$799,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.43%
Original Mortgage
$799,000
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 7, 2016
Closed on
Mar 16, 2016
Sold by
The Estate Of Lynn Patterson
Bought by
Gulbrandsen Lyder and Gulbrandsen Charlene
Seller's Agent
Jeff Burns
Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Buyer's Agent
Heather Pierce
Pfeifer Realty Group LLC
List Price
$539,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,000
-11.87%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.32%
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$999,000 Superior Title Services
Gulbrandsen Lyder -- Knight Barry Title Sln Inc
Scott Douglas R $799,000 Knight Barry Title Sln Inc
Gulbrandsen Lyder $475,000 Barrier Island Title Service
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $548,250
Previous Owner Scott Douglas R $799,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/16/2026 03/16/26 Sold $999,000 0.0% $688 / Sq Ft
03/16/2026 03/16/26 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2026 02/11/26 Price Changed $999,000 -20.1% $688 / Sq Ft
01/21/2026 01/21/26 Price Changed $1,250,000 -7.4% $861 / Sq Ft
11/13/2025 11/13/25 For Sale $1,350,000 +69.0% $930 / Sq Ft
01/21/2021 01/21/21 Sold $799,000 0.0% $550 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/22/2020 12/22/20 Pending -- -- --
11/24/2020 11/24/20 For Sale $799,000 +68.2% $550 / Sq Ft
03/16/2016 03/16/16 Sold $475,000 0.0% $327 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/16/2016 03/16/16 Sold $475,000 -11.9% $327 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/22/2016 02/22/16 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2016 02/15/16 Pending -- -- --
01/07/2016 01/07/16 For Sale $539,000 0.0% $371 / Sq Ft
11/20/2015 11/20/15 For Sale $539,000 -- $371 / Sq Ft
Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2026 $11,193 $753,654 $340,891 $412,763
2025 $11,193 $795,567
2024 $7,249 $532,400
2023 $7,249 $516,893 $516,883 $10
2022 $9,863 $728,764 $0 $0
2021 $5,860 $493,959 $190,785 $303,174
2020 $5,823 $415,029 $0 $0
2019 $5,712 $405,698 $0 $0
2018 $5,710 $398,133 $0 $0
2017 $5,653 $386,534 $0 $0
2016 $6,770 $418,635 $166,306 $252,329
2015 $3,524 $400,686 $155,001 $245,685
2014 -- $358,301 $205,734 $152,567
2013 -- $336,900 $191,103 $145,797
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 2025019757

Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

APN: 19-46-23-T4-0100A.0250

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