$2,800,000
SOLD MAY 13, 2025

4099 W Gulf Dr Sanibel, FL 33957

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
3,408 Sq Ft
0.94 Acres

Recently Sold

$822 Per Sq Ft

49% Below List Price

542 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Gulf View
  • Sanibel Elementary School Rated A-
  • 2 Car Garage
  • 0.94 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of May 2025

"Exceptional Gulf Front Opportunity" in Sanibel, Florida! Discover true coastal living with this West Gulf Dr Home. Bask in the breathtaking sunset views and relish the privacy of this prime location. With a Spectacular beachfront and an oversized lot, this 5-bedroom retreat offers a serene sanctuary like no other. The primary suite, with its ample space, is just one of the 5 bedrooms in this exquisite home, along with 4.5 baths to accommodate your every need. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening cocktails on the large deck overlooking the Gulf, where you can watch the waves roll in. Inside, you'll find a great room with soaring ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and an elegant dining room, perfect for entertaining. The outdoor spaces are equally inviting with seating areas designed for gatherings and relaxation. >It's important to note that the home did sustain storm damage. Please note that this is an "As-Is-Where-is" offering, providing a unique opportunity for those with a vision for a dream Gulf Front property. The home has been inspected by engineers and deemed structurally sound. An opportunity to secure your piece of paradise in an excellent West end location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Hall

VIP Realty Sanibel and Captiva License #551962 Listed on: 11/03/2023

VIP Realty Sanibel and Captiva

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Pfeifer

Pfeifer Realty Group LLC License #3014853

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 0.94 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 455 x 115
  • Beach Front
  • Property fronts gulf or ocean
  • Southwest Facing Home

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Elevated Home
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Trim
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,408 Sq Ft Home
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Single Hung Wood Windows
  • Picture Window
  • Sliding Windows
  • Den
  • Gulf Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Additional Features

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Cats Paw Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6
  • Assessor Parcel Number 29-46-22-T2-00500.0060

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Subdivision Name: Cats Paw
  • Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Legal Description: CAT'S PAW PB 34 PG 31 LOT 6
  • Strap Number: 29-46-22-T2-00500.0060
  • Subject To F I R P T A: No
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Folio Id: 10023723
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Elevator: No
  • Price Per S Q F T: 821.6
  • Total Sq Ft: 8368
  • Appliances: Other Add Agt Note
  • Estimated Living Sq Ft: 3408
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms Display: 5/1
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Ceiling: Tray Ceiling
  • Den: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Other Add Agt Note
  • Furnished: No
  • Furnishing: Other Add Agt Note
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Windows: Picture, Single Hung, Sliding

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: Beach, Gulf
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Coastal Construction: Behind 1974
  • Ext Fin Trim: Stucco, Vinyl, Other Add Agt Note
  • Pool: Yes
  • View: Direct Gulf
  • Construction Stat: Elevated
  • Rear Exposure: Southwest
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Double Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Yes
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air/Cooling
  • Heating: Central Heat

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.94
  • Geo Update Timestamp: 2023-11-06
  • Geo Address Line: 4099 W Gulf Dr
  • Geo Primary City: Sanibel
  • Geo Quality: 0.95
  • Geo Subdivision: FL
  • Geo Zoom Level: 16
  • Lot Depth: 455
  • Lot Frontage: 115
  • Lot Number: 6
  • Lot Size Irregular: No
  • Lot Sq Ft: 41118
  • Lot Sq Ft Source: CRS Tax
  • Survey: No

Rental Info

  • Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 73112
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 3, 2023
Closed on
May 13, 2025
Sold by
Henry Elsesser Revocable Trust and Kathleen Gworek Elsesser Revocable Trust
Bought by
Newton Stephen S and Newton Colette M
Seller's Agent
James Hall
VIP Realty Sanibel and Captiva
Buyer's Agent
Eric Pfeifer
Pfeifer Realty Group LLC
List Price
$5,499,000
Sold Price
$2,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,699,000
-49.08%
Views
219

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1887.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2011
Sold by
Elsesser Henry B and Elsesser Kathleen G
Bought by
Elsesser Henry and Henry Elsesser Revocable Trust Agreement

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2010
Sold by
Butler James J
Bought by
Elsesser Henry B and Elsesser Kathleen G

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2005
Sold by
Butler James J and Butler Janet L
Bought by
Butler James J and James J Butler Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2001
Sold by
Johnson David R and Johnson Cathy Jean
Bought by
Butler James J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,100,000
Interest Rate
6.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 1999
Sold by
F S Jackson Family Ltd Ptnr No 1
Bought by
Johnson David R and Johnson Cathy Jean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6.79%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 1995
Sold by
Dodrill Daniel Wayne
Bought by
F S Jackson Family Ltd Ptnr No 1

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 1995
Sold by
Sanibel Capital Inc
Bought by
Dodrill Daniel Wayne
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Superior Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $3,275,000 Title Group Services
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $3,000,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,725,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $1,350,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $2,000,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $2,000,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,982,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,962,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $2,100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $2,100,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $1,000,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/16/2025 05/16/25 For Sale $3,500,000 +25.0% $1,027 / Sq Ft
05/13/2025 05/13/25 Sold $2,800,000 -43.4% $822 / Sq Ft
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2024 05/06/24 Price Changed $4,950,000 -3.9% $1,452 / Sq Ft
01/31/2024 01/31/24 Price Changed $5,150,000 -6.3% $1,511 / Sq Ft
11/03/2023 11/03/23 For Sale $5,499,000 -- $1,614 / Sq Ft
Source: Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS®

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 $49,815 $3,483,179 $3,103,214 $298,157
2023 $75,373 $4,249,065 $0 $0
2022 $60,734 $3,862,786 $0 $0
2021 $50,294 $3,511,624 $2,417,270 $1,094,354
2020 $48,473 $3,340,634 $2,400,000 $940,634
2019 $49,472 $3,384,216 $2,400,000 $984,216
2018 $50,891 $3,409,251 $2,400,000 $1,009,251
2017 $51,392 $3,364,853 $2,400,000 $964,853
2016 $52,886 $3,413,741 $2,413,056 $1,000,685
2015 $51,564 $3,396,776 $2,384,095 $1,012,681
2014 $49,670 $3,403,076 $2,370,816 $1,032,260
2013 -- $2,454,637 $2,123,600 $331,037
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 2231005

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS®

APN: 29-46-22-T2-00500.0060