$719,900
$129K PRICE DROP

4561 Smugglers Dr Captiva, FL 33924

Estimated payment $4,612/month

Total Views 5,896
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
891 Sq Ft
$808 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Gulf View
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sanibel Elementary School Rated A-
  • Florida Architecture
  • Loft

About This Home

Adorable island cottage on beautiful North Captiva Island with classic beach style. This bungalow offers three sleeping rooms, making great use of the space. The living room and kitchen area are full of charm with tongue-and-groove wood walls, an authentic coastal retreat style. The two levels of decking are great for watching sunsets and gathering with the family. The home is located on a valuable oversized lot, just a short stroll or golf cart ride to the nearest beach access. Plenty of room to add on or install a large pool and outdoor entertainment area. Impact windows and sliders throughout, plus new hardie-board siding. Don't miss out on the chance to affordably obtain your beach house dream goal on this one-of-a-kind island!

Listing Agent

Mark Muller

Resort Properties Internationa License #280595610 Listed on: 07/26/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,637

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 102 x 125 x 90 x 125
  • North Facing Home
  • Oversized Lot
  • Property is zoned RS-1

Home Design

  • Florida Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 891 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Partially Furnished
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Great Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Loft
  • Gulf Views

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Impact Glass
  • High Impact Door

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Castaway Key Unrecorded Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 4 / 3
  • Assessor Parcel Number 05-45-21-17-00003.0040

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,637

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.262
  • Lot Size: 102 x 125 x 90 x 125
  • Ownership: Single Family
  • Subdivision Name: CASTAWAY KEY UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION
  • Directions: Take the ferry to North Captiva Island. Follow Bartlett Parkway to Rum Rd. Turn left on Rum Rd. Follow Rum Rd to Smugglers Dr. Turn right onto Smugglers Dr and the house will be on the left.
  • Architectural Style: Florida, Two Story
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Living/Dining Room, None, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Loft
  • Living Area: 891.0
  • Dining Room Type: Loft, Great Room
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Impact Glass

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Oversized Lot
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Gulf, Partial
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Other, Wood Frame
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Security/High Impact Doors, None
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Metal

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Zoned
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Not Available
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 05-45-21-17-00003.0040
  • Zoning Description: RS-1

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8636.78
  • Tax Block: 3
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Tax Year: 2023

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $8,637 $555,268 $129,595 $425,673
2023 $8,637 $530,433 $0 $0
2022 $7,535 $482,212 $143,400 $338,812
2021 $5,269 $305,774 $54,100 $251,674
2020 $4,952 $280,205 $68,100 $212,105
2019 $5,175 $294,731 $68,100 $226,631
2018 $5,117 $297,967 $76,800 $221,167
2017 $4,848 $260,015 $75,250 $184,765
2016 $4,485 $232,096 $75,250 $156,846
2015 $4,264 $213,807 $75,250 $138,557
2014 $3,247 $184,994 $83,600 $101,394
2013 -- $173,793 $72,600 $101,193
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/10/2025 08/10/25 Price Changed $719,900 -2.7% $808 / Sq Ft
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Price Changed $739,900 -2.6% $830 / Sq Ft
06/29/2025 06/29/25 Price Changed $759,900 -2.6% $853 / Sq Ft
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Price Changed $779,900 -2.5% $875 / Sq Ft
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Price Changed $799,900 -3.5% $898 / Sq Ft
09/12/2024 09/12/24 Price Changed $829,000 -2.4% $930 / Sq Ft
07/26/2024 07/26/24 For Sale $849,000 +71.5% $953 / Sq Ft
09/10/2021 09/10/21 Sold $495,000 -4.6% $556 / Sq Ft
08/11/2021 08/11/21 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2021 07/10/21 For Sale $519,000 -- $582 / Sq Ft
Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $495,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $48,000 First American Title Ins Co
Warranty Deed $180,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $332,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $388,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $144,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $144,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $266,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 224062024

Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

APN: 05-45-21-17-00003.0040