$1,600,000
$200K PRICE DROP

1537 Sand Castle Rd Sanibel, FL 33957

Estimated payment $9,288/month

Total Views 5,699
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,316 Sq Ft
$691 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Community Beach Access
  • Lake Front
  • Concrete Pool
  • Sanibel Elementary School Rated A-
  • Golf Course Community
  • Deck

About This Home

Luxury living at its finest in the prestigious Dunes community on Sanibel! This elegant residence offers a seamless blend of comfort, style, and breathtaking views. The open floor plan is anchored by soaring tray ceilings and a spacious living and dining area that flows beautifully into a gourmet kitchen—complete with stainless steel appliances, a gas stove, walk-in pantry, and a large island perfect for entertaining. Wake up to serene, picture-perfect views of Horseshoe Lake from the luxurious primary suite, which features a spa-like bathroom with dual sinks and separate vanity, a walk-in shower, and a tub. With a total of four bedrooms—including a private en suite and two additional guest rooms with a shared bath—this home is designed for both privacy and togetherness. Enjoy indoor-outdoor living with an expansive L-shaped screened lanai that opens to nature’s beauty and the tranquil lake beyond. On the side of the home, a private pool and spa create the perfect retreat, while allowing unobstructed lake views from the main living areas. The lower level features a versatile flex space with elevator access and interior stairs, ideal for a home office, gym, or media room—plus generous storage, a two-car garage, and a separate golf cart garage. The Dunes community offers semi-private golf, tennis, pickleball, and dining with memberships available, along with easy access via two island entrances and exits. All just minutes from Sanibel’s world-renowned beaches, boutique shops, restaurants, and mainland access—this is island living at its most refined.

Listing Agent

Mary Bondurant

Kingfisher Real Estate, Inc. License #280596724 Listed on: 06/24/2025

Co-Listing Agent

John Bondurant

Kingfisher Real Estate, Inc. License #258017705

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,354

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 150 x 230 x 0 x 261
  • Lake Front
  • Northwest Facing Home
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • Irregular Lot

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Stilt Home
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Raised Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,316 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Single Hung Windows
  • Sliding Windows
  • Great Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Lake Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Concrete Pool
  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gunite Spa
  • Pool Equipment or Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Screened Patio
  • Lanai

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 10 / 200
  • Assessor Parcel Number 19-46-23-T1-00200.0100

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include management
  • Association Phone (239) 454-1101
  • Dunes At Sanibel Island Subdivision
  • Maintained Community

Recreation

  • Community Beach Access
  • Golf Course Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,354

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.384
  • Lot Size: 150 x 230 x 0 x 261
  • Co List Office Mls Id: FKF
  • Co List Office Phone: 239-472-4411
  • Ownership: Single Family
  • Subdivision Name: DUNES AT SANIBEL ISLAND
  • Architectural Style: Stilt
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Exposures: Southeast
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Spa Features: Gunite, In Ground
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Tray Ceiling(s), Dual Sinks, Living/Dining Room, Pantry, Tub Shower, Elevator, Split Bedrooms
  • Living Area: 2316.0
  • Dining Room Type: Great Room, Screened Porch
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Single Hung, Sliding

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot
  • Pool Features: Concrete, In Ground, Pool Equipment
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Lake
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Disclosures: Deed Restriction, Owner Has Flood Insurance
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Direction Faces: Northwest
  • Exterior Features: Deck, None
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier, Raised
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Lanai, Open, Porch, Screened
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Underground, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • 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: Beach Rights, Beach Access, Management
  • Association #2 Fee: 200.0
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Phone: 239-454-1101
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Association Management

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 19-46-23-T1-00200.0100

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11354.09
  • Tax Block: 200
  • Tax Lot: 10
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Home Values in the Area

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2025 $11,354 $834,123 -- --
2024 $11,060 $810,615 -- --
2023 $11,060 $782,005 $0 $0
2022 $10,338 $764,083 $0 $0
2021 $10,417 $798,465 $298,300 $500,165
2020 $10,383 $731,586 $298,300 $433,286
2019 $11,195 $748,551 $298,300 $450,251
2018 $11,516 $754,977 $298,300 $456,677
2017 $11,384 $742,907 $190,000 $552,907
2016 $10,408 $653,936 $190,000 $463,936
2015 $9,339 $702,212 $217,360 $484,852
2014 -- $599,006 $217,360 $381,646
2013 -- $632,996 $208,700 $424,296
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/01/2026 02/01/26 Price Changed $1,600,000 -5.9% $691 / Sq Ft
09/26/2025 09/26/25 Price Changed $1,700,000 -5.6% $734 / Sq Ft
06/24/2025 06/24/25 For Sale $1,800,000 +136.8% $777 / Sq Ft
10/08/2015 10/08/15 Sold $760,000 0.0% $328 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/08/2015 10/08/15 Sold $760,000 -8.3% $328 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/08/2015 09/08/15 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2015 09/08/15 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2015 06/25/15 For Sale $829,000 0.0% $358 / Sq Ft
03/06/2015 03/06/15 For Sale $829,000 -- $358 / Sq Ft
Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $760,000 Florida Title & Guarantee Ag
Warranty Deed $740,000 Superior Title Services Of S
Warranty Deed $161,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $380,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 225057084

Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

APN: 19-46-23-T1-00200.0100