$1,755,000
SOLD APR 15, 2021

513 Lighthouse Way Sanibel, FL 33957

3 Beds
3 Baths
3,526 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$498 Per Sq Ft

20% Below List Price

152 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Beach Access
  • Boat Dock
  • Mangrove Front
  • Sanibel Elementary School Rated A-
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Heated In Ground Pool

About This Home

As of July 2023

Located on the desirable east end of Sanibel, this direct access 3 BR/3BA canal home is completely updated and offered turn-key. Light and bright this home has a wonderful layout with the entire third floor dedicated to the master suite. For added convenience, ride the elevator to your top floor master sanctuary featuring a balcony with stunning bay views. Large, luxurious master bath with jetted tub and separate shower, large walk-in closet and a fireplace. The main level of the home features oak floors throughout and a vast, open concept living room and dining room complete with a fireplace. Beautifully appointed kitchen with custom cabinetry, marble counters, and a large island with counter seating. The kitchen flows seamlessly to the back porch – perfect for casual dinners. Screened pool area with wonderful entertaining space and views of the 60 ft dock and canal. Located close to the beach, island amenities, and the bridge for easy on/off the island.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eric Pfeifer

Pfeifer Realty Group LLC License #280522587 Listed on: 10/14/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Pfeifer

Pfeifer Realty Group LLC License #280522587 Listed on: 10/14/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,249

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 99 x 141 x 98 x 137
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • North Facing Home
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $13 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Canal

Home Design

  • Florida Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,526 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace
  • Sliding Windows
  • Casement Windows
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Impact Glass
  • High Impact Door
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Screen Enclosure
  • Pool Equipment or Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Mangrove Front
  • Canal Access
  • Open Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Sanibel Elementary And Middle School
  • Fort Myers Choice High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 29 / 1500
  • Assessor Parcel Number 20-46-23-T2-01500.0290

Community Details

Overview

  • Association Phone (239) 472-5490
  • Sanibel Estates Subdivision

Recreation

  • Boat Dock
  • Community Beach Access

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,249

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$13 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.321
  • Lot Size: 99 x 141 x 98 x 137
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Ownership: Single Family
  • Subdivision Name: SANIBEL ESTATES
  • Directions: East on Periwinkle Way, Left on Lighthouse Way, home is on the left
  • Architectural Style: Florida
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1985
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Fireplace, High Speed Internet, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Living/Dining Room, Sitting Area in Master, Separate Shower, Upper Level Master, Walk-In Closet(s), Elevator, Split Bedrooms
  • Living Area: 3526.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Casement Window(s), Skylight(s), Sliding, Impact Glass
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Rectangular Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Pool Features: Electric Heat, Heated, In Ground, Pool Equipment, Screen Enclosure
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Bay, Canal, Landscaped, Mangroves
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Canal Access, Mangrove, Navigable Water
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: See Remarks, Wood Frame
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Security/High Impact Doors, Sprinkler/Irrigation
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open, Porch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Unpaved, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Zoned
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Boat Facilities, Non-Gated
  • Amenities: Beach Rights, Beach Access
  • Association Fee: 150.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Phone: 239-472-5490
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: SANIBEL SCHOOL
  • High School: FORT MYERS CHOICE
  • Middle Or Junior School: SANIBEL SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 20-46-23-T2-01500.0290
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 16249.0
  • Tax Block: 1500
  • Tax Lot: 29
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2023
Closed on
Jul 20, 2023
Sold by
Garvin Family Trust
Bought by
513 Dream Llc
Seller's Agent
Eric Pfeifer
Pfeifer Realty Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
Shane Spring
The Keyes Company
List Price
$2,295,000
Sold Price
$2,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$195,000
-8.5%
Views
20

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.08%
Original Mortgage
$1,365,000
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2020
Closed on
Apr 15, 2021
Sold by
Ruane Kevin B and Ruane Doreen M
Bought by
Garvin Jeff and The Garvin Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Eric Pfeifer
Pfeifer Realty Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
Eric Pfeifer
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$1,755,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$440,000
-20.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.26%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2016
Closed on
Jun 16, 2017
Sold by
Kimberley Belziler Micahel J and Kimberley Belziler
Bought by
Ruane Kevin B and Ruane Dorren M
Seller's Agent
Valerie Tutor
Kingfisher Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Eric Pfeifer
Pfeifer Realty Group LLC
List Price
$1,929,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$479,000
-24.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.11%
Original Mortgage
$1,160,000
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2009
Sold by
Deimer Kurt and Deimer Lisa
Bought by
Belzile Michel J and Belzile Kimberley

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2006
Sold by
Kauffman Arthur W
Bought by
Deimer Kurt and Deimer Lisa

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
6.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,100,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $1,755,000 Superior Ttl Svcs Of Sanibel
Warranty Deed $1,450,000 Superior Toitle Servoices Od
Warranty Deed $1,575,000 Realty Title Services Of San
Warranty Deed $1,462,500 Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,783,800 New Conventional
Closed $1,365,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,160,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $397,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $220,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,540,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,078,125 New Conventional
Previous Owner $350,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $1,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $275,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/13/2025 06/13/25 For Sale $2,699,000 +28.5% $597 / Sq Ft
07/20/2023 07/20/23 Sold $2,100,000 -8.5% $596 / Sq Ft
06/08/2023 06/08/23 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2023 05/24/23 For Sale $2,295,000 0.0% $651 / Sq Ft
05/15/2023 05/15/23 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2023 05/09/23 For Sale $2,295,000 +30.8% $651 / Sq Ft
04/15/2021 04/15/21 Sold $1,755,000 -20.0% $498 / Sq Ft
03/16/2021 03/16/21 Pending -- -- --
10/14/2020 10/14/20 For Sale $2,195,000 +51.4% $623 / Sq Ft
06/16/2017 06/16/17 Sold $1,450,000 -24.8% $346 / Sq Ft
05/17/2017 05/17/17 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2016 07/14/16 For Sale $1,929,000 -- $460 / Sq Ft
Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

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 $27,640 $1,907,140 $1,296,755 $540,151
2023 $27,333 $1,911,393 $0 $0
2022 $25,280 $1,455,027 $0 $0
2021 $19,459 $1,340,276 $852,619 $487,657
2020 $16,249 $1,135,963 $0 $0
2019 $15,987 $1,110,423 $0 $0
2018 $15,990 $1,089,718 $0 $0
2017 $19,239 $1,293,610 $770,000 $523,610
2016 $17,667 $1,151,197 $782,310 $368,887
2015 $16,174 $998,497 $777,341 $221,156
2014 $15,849 $967,598 $708,545 $259,053
2013 -- $903,810 $520,750 $383,060
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 220062858

Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

APN: 20-46-23-T2-01500.0290