$2,450,000

738 Anchor Dr Sanibel, FL 33957

Estimated payment $14,289/month

Total Views 4,994
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,692 Sq Ft
$910 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Community Beach Access
  • Community Boat Dock
  • Canal Access
  • Sanibel Elementary School Rated A-
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Canal View

About This Home

There are homes that impress, and there are homes that linger in memory long after the visit is over. The difference is often found in the details, the subtle nuances that quietly elevate a property from exceptional to irreplaceable. Along Sanibel Island’s desirable east end, this remarkable waterfront retreat is defined by those rare distinctions. Tucked away along the charming, tree-lined stretch of Anchor Drive, one of Sanibel’s sought-after streets, the setting alone is extraordinary. Unlike many island roads that simply end at the water, Anchor Drive transitions into a picturesque brick-paver lane leading to a private footbridge that gently crosses the canal and delivers residents directly to beach access beyond. It is a feature few properties on the island can claim, an effortless connection between boating and beach lifestyles, where morning bike rides to the Gulf and sunset visits along the sand become part of everyday life. Positioned at one of the desirable locations along the street, this exceptional residence commands a breathtaking setting where a serene mangrove-lined canal meets a wide sea walled canal, creating panoramic and breathtaking water vistas. With an impressive 180 feet of canal frontage, the property offers not only extraordinary privacy and scenery but also enhanced maneuverability, expanded dockage and direct boating advantages. The substantial private dock and lift can accommodate significantly larger vessels than most neighboring properties, delivering a yachter’s lifestyle with wonderful Gulf access. Surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and enveloped in complete privacy, the home itself has been beautifully reimagined through an extensive remodel that blends refined island elegance with relaxed coastal sophistication. Thoughtfully curated interiors are complemented by designer furnishings, inviting gathering spaces and richly appointed finishes throughout. Expanses of beautiful flooring guide you through multiple living and sitting areas designed equally for intimate relaxation and effortless entertaining. At the center of the home, a stunning chef’s kitchen with an expansive island serves as the natural focal point, seamlessly connecting the interiors to the spectacular outdoor setting beyond. Walls of impact glass draw the eye outward to the screened pool enclosure, tranquil waterways and swaying tropical landscape, creating a constant sense of connection to the island’s natural beauty. This is more than a waterfront home. It is a rare convergence of location, boating access, beach proximity, privacy and lifestyle, the kind of property whose value reveals itself not in a single feature but in the extraordinary way every element comes together.

Listing Agent

Jeff Burns

Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty License #280595636 Listed on: 05/11/2026

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Co-Listing Agent

Tiffany Burns

Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty License #280596748

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,109

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 13,939 Sq Ft Lot
  • Northwest Facing Home
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • Irregular Lot

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,692 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Sliding Windows
  • Family Room
  • Home Office
  • Screened Porch
  • Tile Flooring
  • Canal Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Shower Only
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Impact Glass
  • High Impact Door

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Screen Enclosure

Outdoor Features

  • Canal Access
  • Screened Patio
  • Lanai

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 35 / 2
  • Assessor Parcel Number 20-46-23-T4-00002.0350

Community Details

Overview

  • Association Phone (239) 454-1101
  • Sanibel Estates Subdivision
  • Maintained Community

Recreation

  • Community Boat Dock
  • Community Beach Access

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,109

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0.32 Acres

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • Co List Office Mls Id: FPSI
  • Co List Office Phone: 239-472-2735
  • Ownership: Single Family
  • Subdivision Name: SANIBEL ESTATES
  • Architectural Style: Other, Ranch, One Story
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Exposures: Northwest
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Other, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Tray Ceiling(s), Dual Sinks, Other, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Home Office
  • Living Area: 2692.0
  • Dining Room Type: Den, Family Room, Office, Other, Screened Porch
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Sliding, Impact Glass

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot
  • Pool Features: Electric Heat, Heated, In Ground, Screen Enclosure
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Canal
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Canal Access, Across the Road Water Frontage
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Disclosures: Owner Has Flood Insurance
  • Construction Type: Block, Other, Concrete, Stucco
  • Direction Faces: Southeast
  • Exterior Features: Security/High Impact Doors, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Lanai, Porch, Screened
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Tile

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), 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: Boat Facilities
  • Senior Community: No
  • Amenities: Beach Rights, Beach Access, Management
  • Association #2 Fee: 100.0
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Phone: 239-454-1101
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 20-46-23-T4-00002.0350

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12109.34
  • Tax Block: 2
  • Tax Lot: 35
  • Tax Year: 2025

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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 $12,109 $847,975 -- --
2024 $11,413 $824,077 -- --
2023 $11,413 $800,075 $0 $0
2022 $10,611 $776,772 $0 $0
2021 $10,693 $966,584 $557,927 $408,657
2020 $10,398 $726,091 $0 $0
2019 $10,222 $709,766 $0 $0
2018 $10,210 $696,532 $0 $0
2017 $10,215 $682,206 $0 $0
2016 $10,172 $816,729 $479,173 $337,556
2015 $9,647 $679,110 $431,570 $247,540
2014 -- $659,801 $406,671 $253,130
2013 -- $636,696 $479,228 $157,468
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/11/2026 05/11/26 For Sale $2,450,000 -- $910 / Sq Ft
Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $945,000 Barrier Island Title Service
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Jeff Burns

Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty

(888) 404-7312

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Jeff and Tiffany met in college at the University of Florida where they both displayed the drive and success, they put to work every day for their valued customers. Jeff graduated with a Master’s Degree in Finance with a specialization in real estate and Tiffany graduated with high honors and a Master’s Degree in Computer Science.

After college Jeff and Tiffany couldn’t think of a better place to start a family than here in SW Florida. Jeff started his professional career as a loan

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