NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3728 W Gulf Dr Sanibel, FL 33957

Estimated Value: $1,382,000 - $4,179,323

5 Beds
5 Baths
3,141 Sq Ft
$832/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 20, 2017

Last sale price $2,325,000 $740 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,892/month

210 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Beach Access
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Sanibel Elementary School Rated A-
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Outdoor Water Feature

About This Home

As of October 2017

A Beautiful Property... This very special West Gulf Drive home is only steps to the beach... An exceptional 5 bedroom/ 5 bath with a LARGE 3rd floor sundeck, has a gourmet kitchen with butler's pantry, custom cabinetry with granite counters (opening to the great room), fireplace, stone flooring, AND vaulted Cyprus plank ceilings. The ground floor master suite has french door access to the lanai, a large pool and professionally landscaped grounds. ....This is an exceptional home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Charles Bergstrom

Michael Saunders & Company License #280581519 Listed on: 02/21/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Christopher Kirchner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,191

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 30 x 42 x 30 x 42
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking

Home Design

  • Metal Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,141 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Single Hung Windows
  • Sliding Windows
  • French Doors
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Warming Drawer
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 5 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Tub

Home Security

  • Burglar Security System
  • Impact Glass
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Outdoor Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Screened Patio
  • Outdoor Water Feature
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Sewer Assessments
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 3 / 2
  • Assessor Parcel Number 28-46-22-T4-00002.0020

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Metes And Bounds Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Beach Access

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,191

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.43
  • Lot Size: 30 x 42 x 30 x 42
  • Co List Office Mls Id: FRMX02
  • Co List Office Phone: (239) 472-2311
  • Ownership: Single Family
  • Subdivision Name: METES AND BOUNDS
  • Directions: Periwinkle to Palm Ridge take Palm Ridge to Rabbit Rd. Rabbit Rd to W. Gulf Dr. make a right go down approx 1/4 mile house is on the right hand side.
  • Architectural Style: Multi-Level, Other
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1955
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Separate Ice Machine, Self Cleaning Oven, See Remarks, Wine Cooler, Warming Drawer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Bedroom on Main Level, Bathtub, Cathedral Ceiling(s), French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Fireplace, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Living/Dining Room, Main Level Master, Pantry, Split Bedrooms, Separate Shower, Cable TV, Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Home Office
  • Living Area: 3141.0
  • Stories: 3
  • Window Features: Single Hung, Sliding, Impact Glass, Window Coverings
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Sprinklers Automatic
  • Pool Features: Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Salt Water
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Landscaped
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Block, Concrete, Stucco
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler/Irrigation, Outdoor Shower, Patio, Water Feature
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Tub
  • Security: Burglar Alarm (Monitored), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), See Remarks, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Assessment Paid
  • Water Source: Assessment Paid

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Beach Access
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 28-46-22-T4-00002.0020
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 20191.0
  • Tax Block: 2
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2019
Sold by
Auracher Joachim Michael and Auracher Christiane
Bought by
Auracher Joachim M and Auracher Christiane E
Current Estimated Value
$2,613,441

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2017
Closed on
Oct 20, 2017
Sold by
Hickox Thomas C and Hickox Kimberly S
Bought by
Auracher Joachim Michael and Auracher Christine
Seller's Agent
Charles Bergstrom
Michael Saunders & Company
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Kirchner
List Price
$2,599,000
Sold Price
$2,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$274,000
-10.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.50%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2015
Closed on
Dec 8, 2015
Sold by
Wilson Gerald B and Wilson Yvonne M
Bought by
Hickox Thomas C and Hickox Kimberly Schluter
Seller's Agent
Mary Lou Bailey
VIP Realty Sanibel and Captiva
Buyer's Agent
Charles Bergstrom
Michael Saunders & Company
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$1,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-4.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.40%
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2007
Sold by
Veenschoten John C and Veenschoten Muriel M
Bought by
Wilson Gerald B and Wilson Yvonne M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$632,000
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Auracher Joachim M -- Attorney
Auracher Joachim Michael $2,325,000 Barrier Island Title
Hickox Thomas C $1,900,000 Barrier Island Title Service
Wilson Gerald B $790,000 Barrier Island Title Service
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hickox Thomas C $1,500,000
Previous Owner Wilson Gerald B $632,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/20/2017 10/20/17 Sold $2,325,000 -10.5% $740 / Sq Ft
09/20/2017 09/20/17 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2017 02/21/17 For Sale $2,599,000 +36.8% $827 / Sq Ft
12/08/2015 12/08/15 Sold $1,900,000 -4.8% $582 / Sq Ft
11/08/2015 11/08/15 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2015 09/30/15 For Sale $1,995,000 -- $611 / Sq Ft
Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2024 $9,143 $1,020,028 $779,218 $209,768
2023 $9,143 $608,080 $608,070 $10
2022 $24,392 $1,538,217 $0 $0
2021 $20,245 $1,398,379 $408,800 $989,579
2020 $18,807 $1,281,510 $408,800 $872,710
2019 $19,357 $1,310,576 $408,800 $901,776
2018 $21,171 $1,405,870 $408,800 $997,070
2017 $21,257 $1,379,984 $340,650 $1,039,334
2016 $20,191 $1,286,823 $340,650 $946,173
2015 $11,640 $744,099 $227,100 $516,999
2014 $10,349 $626,595 $214,200 $412,395
2013 -- $638,510 $204,700 $433,810
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Charles Bergstrom

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Charles Bergstrom

    Michael Saunders & Company

    (239) 209-6500

    10 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Charles Bergstrom
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Christopher Kirchner

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Mary Lou Bailey

    VIP Realty Sanibel and Captiva

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Map

Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 217012312

Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

APN: 28-46-22-T4-00002.0020

Florida Lee County Sanibel 33957

3728 W Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL

This home is located at 3728 W Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957 since 21 February 2017 and is currently estimated at $2,613,441, approximately $832 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 3728 W Gulf Dr is a home located in Lee County with nearby schools including Sanibel Elementary School, Cypress Lake Middle School, and Cypress Lake High School.

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