$989,000

4534 Bowen Bayou Rd Sanibel, FL 33957

Estimated payment $6,334/month

Total Views 3,247
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,030 Sq Ft
$487 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Community Beach Access
  • In Ground Pool
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Sanibel Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bathtub

About This Home

Nestled on a private half-acre, just moments from the beach, this stunning island retreat offers a rare blend of serenity and natural beauty. From the moment you enter this elevated home, your eyes are drawn through the spacious great room to the expansive deck, lush greenery, and peaceful sanctuary beyond. A true birdwatcher’s paradise, this property attracts daily visits from eagles, ospreys, songbirds, and wading birds. The tranquil waters behind the home serve as a vital nursery for young snook and tarpon, adding to the enchanting wildlife experience.Designed for effortless island living, the open and inviting floor plan features soaring vaulted ceilings, abundant storage, and a well-appointed kitchen with a large dining area. The great room, centered around a cozy wood-burning fireplace, seamlessly flows onto the deck through pocketing sliding doors, creating the perfect indoor-outdoor living space.The primary suite, privately situated on the west side, boasts large sliding glass doors that open onto the lanai, a spacious walk-in closet, and a spa-like bath with a soaking tub, sizable shower. Two guest rooms on the east side offer comfort and convenience, with easy access to a well-appointed bath.Rain or shine, an interior staircase provides sheltered access to the lower level, where a fantastic workshop and storage space await. Outside, the beautiful pool invites you to relax and soak in the peaceful surroundings.With easy beach access just a 10-minute walk or quick bike ride down Bowman’s Road, this quintessential Sanibel Island home is also conveniently close to Bowman’s Beach, Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, and Blind Pass. Every morning and evening, watch ibis and herons grace the skies as they come and go from the rookery behind the property.Offered fully furnished, this is a rare opportunity to own a true island sanctuary—where nature, comfort, and coastal charm come together seamlessly.

Listing Agent

Phaidra McDermott

Kingfisher Real Estate, Inc. License #280500222 Listed on: 02/24/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Mary Bondurant

Kingfisher Real Estate, Inc. License #280596724

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,118

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Rectangular Lot

HOA Fees

  • $13 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,030 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Sliding Windows
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Washer

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Pool

  • In Ground Pool

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 159 / 100
  • Assessor Parcel Number 13-46-21-T2-00100.1590

Community Details

Overview

  • Association Phone (239) 395-3718
  • Sanibel Bayous Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Beach Access

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,118

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$13 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.502
  • Co List Office Mls Id: FKF
  • Co List Office Phone: 239-472-4411
  • Ownership: Single Family
  • Subdivision Name: SANIBEL BAYOUS
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1999
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Pets No Pets Comments: ,,,
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Living/Dining Room, Separate Shower, Split Bedrooms
  • Living Area: 2030.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Sliding
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Landscaped
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Owner Has Flood Insurance
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, 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: Non-Gated
  • Senior Community: No
  • Amenities: Beach Rights, Beach Access
  • Association Fee: 155.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Phone: 239-395-3718
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 13-46-21-T2-00100.1590
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10118.33
  • Tax Block: 100
  • Tax Lot: 159
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Range of Values:

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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
2024 $10,118 $677,618 $491,301 $170,858
2023 $11,220 $675,290 $0 $0
2022 $10,013 $613,900 $0 $0
2021 $8,296 $558,091 $158,146 $399,945
2020 $7,708 $511,145 $151,825 $359,320
2019 $7,923 $523,256 $198,300 $324,956
2018 $8,617 $559,588 $198,300 $361,288
2017 $8,655 $549,911 $156,800 $393,111
2016 $8,148 $507,732 $159,013 $348,719
2015 $7,924 $480,491 $176,176 $304,315
2014 $7,750 $464,804 $199,759 $265,045
2013 -- $475,101 $228,937 $246,164
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/22/2025 02/22/25 For Sale $989,000 -- $487 / Sq Ft
Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $432,500 --
Warranty Deed $432,500 --
Warranty Deed $87,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $346,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 225015996

Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

APN: 13-46-21-T2-00100.1590