4491 Cutlass Dr Captiva, FL 33924
Estimated payment $15,717/month
Highlights
- Heated Above Ground Pool
- Bay View
- Deck
- Sanibel Elementary School Rated A-
- Maid or Guest Quarters
- Contemporary Architecture
About This Home
A Legacy Island Estate Designed for La Buena Vida ("the good life"). Some homes impress, and then some homes change your rhythm. Villas in the Air is a spectacular luxury estate created for effortless island living, unforgettable gatherings, and moments that linger long after the sun slips below the horizon. Set on North Captiva Island, this expansive retreat offers a rare balance of scale, privacy, and resort-style amenities—where life slows down and every day feels intentional.
From sunrise to sunset, the home unfolds in layers of connection and calm. Mornings begin on the screened terrace with coffee and the sound of distant waves. Afternoons drift by poolside, floating beneath blue skies or gathering at the outdoor bar as laughter carries on the breeze. Evenings rise to the rooftop porch, where a panorama of island views stretches endlessly with sunsets and stars that feel like a private performance just for you.
Designed for both togetherness and retreat, the home offers multiple indoor and outdoor living spaces that allow everyone to spread out - yet always reconnect. The main living level stuns with soaring double-story ceilings and an open-concept great room, wrapped in refined contemporary coastal finishes. A restaurant-inspired kitchen anchors the space, connected to multiple dining areas that flow seamlessly indoors and out.
Accommodations are generous and thoughtfully planned, offering five distinct sleeping retreats. The primary suite feels like a private sanctuary, complete with a spa-style bath and walk-in rain shower. Two additional king guest rooms share a beautifully appointed bath, while a detached poolside guest suite offers privacy and independence with its own en-suite bath. The third-floor retreat, featuring two queen beds and access to a spacious loft lounge, provides flexibility for guests, media space, or a relaxed sleeping haven.
Outdoor living here is nothing short of exceptional. A heated pool, an expansive outdoor bar with TV, a rooftop terrace with panoramic water and preserve views, a grilling area, a wellness space, and multiple entertainment zones transform the property into a true private resort—designed for both quiet escapes and unforgettable celebrations. Built to later codes with lasting materials like Hardie board siding, impact-resistant windows, a metal roof, composite decking, and aluminum railings.
Located on North Captiva Island, a boat-access-only barrier island celebrated for its pristine beaches, shelling, fishing, birdlife, and miles of preserve trails, this estate offers a lifestyle that can't be replicated on the mainland. Villas in the Air is a legacy-quality island estate that is difficult to replicate - ideal as a private family retreat, a high-end luxury rental, or both. This is much more than just your average island home. It's a place where memories are made, traditions begin, and time finally slows down.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $12,563
Year Built
- Built in 2019
Lot Details
- 9,374 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 75 x 125 x 75 x 125
- Property fronts a private road
- Home has North and South Exposure
- Rectangular Lot
- Property is zoned RS-1
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
Property Views
- Bay
- Gulf
- Woods
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Florida Architecture
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
- Wood Frame Construction
- Metal Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2,514 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Partially Furnished
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Display Windows
- Casement Windows
- Great Room
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Den
- Screened Porch
- Tile Flooring
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Built-In Oven
- Electric Cooktop
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen Island
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Maid or Guest Quarters
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Dual Sinks
- Shower Only
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Impact Glass
- High Impact Door
Pool
- Heated Above Ground Pool
- Fiberglass Pool
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck
- Screened Patio
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Well
- Septic Tank
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Castaway Key Unrecorded Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 8 / 5
- Assessor Parcel Number 05-45-21-17-00005.0080
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $12,563 | $836,750 | -- | -- |
| 2024 | $13,720 | $760,682 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | $13,720 | $691,529 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $11,880 | $628,663 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $10,021 | $585,676 | $50,000 | $535,676 |
| 2020 | $9,191 | $515,171 | $64,000 | $451,171 |
| 2019 | $1,211 | $64,000 | $64,000 | $0 |
| 2018 | $1,184 | $60,600 | $60,600 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,115 | $59,400 | $59,400 | $0 |
| 2016 | $964 | $43,800 | $43,800 | $0 |
| 2015 | $981 | $46,125 | $46,125 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $50,150 | $50,150 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $54,200 | $54,200 | $0 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 12/30/25 | For Sale | $2,800,000 | +3900.0% | $1,114 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/17/2017 01/17/17 | Sold | $70,000 | -17.6% | -- | View Prior Sale |
| 12/18/2016 12/18/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/10/2016 03/10/16 | For Sale | $85,000 | -- | -- |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $70,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $23,500 | Attorney | |
| Warranty Deed | $180,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $49,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $32,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $24,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $157,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $26,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service
MLS Number: 2025025176
APN: 05-45-21-17-00005.0080
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