NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4521 Butterfly Shell Dr Captiva, FL 33924

Estimated Value: $1,075,000 - $1,974,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,200 Sq Ft
$699/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 28, 2020

Last sale price $1,225,000 $557 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,893 / mo

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Bay View
  • No HOA
  • Sanibel Elementary School Rated A-
  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of September 2020

The Maine Deck has Incredible Gulf Views from the living area and lookout. This recently renovated estate home is located close to a wide sugar sand beach and the state preserve. The double sized lot offers extra space for family fun. The brand new private heated pool with adjacent bar is the perfect haven for outdoor entertaining. Tons of outdoor living space with three levels of sunny decks and covered screen porches. The top lookout offers views of the sunsets, sunrises, gulf, preserve, and Pine Island sound. Enjoy cooking in the custom kitchen as you watch the beautiful views of the water, then toast to the sunset on your expansive deck off the dining area. Well built with impact windows, hurricane straps, hardie board siding, new stairs, & newer roof. Everything about this home is mint condition and like brand new. To top it all off, this home will be a huge rental performer. This move-in home has it all.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Muller

Resort Properties Internationa License #280595610 Listed on: 07/19/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Muller

Resort Properties Internationa License #280595610 Listed on: 07/19/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,801

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 17,642 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 160 x 110 x 160 x 110
  • North Facing Home
  • Oversized Lot
  • Property is zoned RS-1

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Gulf
  • Views of Preserve
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Partially Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Single Hung Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Impact Glass
  • High Impact Door

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Fiberglass Pool
  • Outdoor Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Screened Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • North Captiva Dunes Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 29
  • Assessor Parcel Number 05-45-21-08-00000.0300

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,801

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0.41 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.405
  • Lot Size: 160 x 110 x 160 x 110
  • Ownership: Single Family
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH CAPTIVA DUNES
  • Directions: Take the ferry to North Captiva Island. Follow Bartlett Parkway to Rum Road. Turn left onto Rum Road. Follow Rum Road to Butterfly Shell Dr. Turn right onto Butterfly Shell Dr and the house will be on the left.
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1998
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Entrance Foyer, Living/Dining Room, Multiple Master Suites, Other
  • Living Area: 2200.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Single Hung, Impact Glass
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Oversized Lot
  • Pool Features: Fiberglass, Electric Heat, Heated, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Bay, Gulf, Preserve, Partial, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: See Remarks, Wood Frame
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Security/High Impact Doors, Outdoor Shower, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Metal

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: See Remarks

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Non-Gated
  • Amenities: None
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 05-45-21-08-00000.0300
  • Zoning Description: RS-1
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8801.0
  • Tax Lot: 29
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,538,575

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2020
Closed on
Sep 28, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mark Muller
Resort Properties Internationa
Buyer's Agent
Mark Muller
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-5.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.06%
Original Mortgage
$820,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 8, 2017
Closed on
May 24, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jim Fischer
Century 21 Sunbelt Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mark Muller
Resort Properties Internationa
List Price
$799,969
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$149,969
-18.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
30.95%
Original Mortgage
$487,500
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
4.33%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Waggoner & Bruehl Pa
$1,225,000 Bruehl Timothy J
$650,000 Fidelity National Title Of F
$215,000 Security Title & Trust Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $820,000
Previous Owner $487,500
Previous Owner $175,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/28/2020 09/28/20 Sold $1,225,000 -5.4% $557 / Sq Ft
08/29/2020 08/29/20 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2020 07/19/20 For Sale $1,295,000 +99.2% $589 / Sq Ft
05/24/2018 05/24/18 Sold $650,000 -18.7% $301 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/24/2018 04/24/18 Pending -- -- --
12/08/2017 12/08/17 For Sale $799,969 -- $370 / 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
2025 $18,692 $1,273,170 $160,354 $1,026,873
2024 $24,441 $1,564,672 -- --
2023 $21,874 $1,422,429 $162,741 $1,207,863
2022 $14,712 $786,137 $0 $0
2021 $12,498 $714,670 $105,536 $609,134
2020 $11,533 $649,233 $71,400 $577,833
2019 $8,801 $487,734 $71,400 $416,334
2018 $8,467 $492,582 $80,000 $412,582
2017 $7,978 $420,719 $78,400 $342,319
2016 $7,380 $372,014 $78,400 $293,614
2015 $7,005 $339,004 $78,400 $260,604
2014 $5,086 $290,897 $107,500 $183,397
2013 -- $263,057 $107,500 $155,557
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mark Muller

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Mark Muller

    Resort Properties Internationa

    (239) 246-0804

    138 in this area

    155 Total Sales

    Mark Muller
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  • Jim Fischer

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jim Fischer

    Century 21 Sunbelt Realty

    (239) 349-6108

    23 Total Sales

    Jim Fischer
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Map

Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 220043475

Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

APN: 05-45-21-08-00000.0300

Florida Lee County Captiva 33924

4521 Butterfly Shell Dr, Captiva, FL

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