$500,000
SOLD APR 28, 2017

970 Sand Castle Rd Sanibel, FL 33957

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,512 Sq Ft
0.27 Acres

Recently Sold

$331 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Beach Access
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Sanibel Elementary School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of May 2018

Bright open floor plan in this Dunes 3BR 2BA home which lends itself to beautiful architectural design. The vaulted ceilings in the living space & decking off all bedrooms and open kitchen add an open airy feel. Close to San Carlos Bay at Bailey Rd for fishing, kayaking or sunning. Only a few homes away from the Dunes Club house.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Records Transfer

John R. Wood Properties Listed on: 02/14/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Pfeifer

Pfeifer Realty Group LLC License #3014853

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,755

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 125
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $11 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Tuck Under Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Beach House
  • Elevated Home
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Vinyl Trim

Interior Spaces

  • 1,512 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Single Hung Wood Windows
  • Sliding Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Tile Flooring
  • Garden Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Tub

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Central Heating
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 20-46-23-T1-0020D.0050

Community Details

Overview

  • Dunes@Mcbmgmt.Com Association, Phone Number (239) 839-3633
  • Dunes Sanibel Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Beach Access

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,755

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$11 per month

Listing Details

  • Subdivision Name: Dunes Sanibel
  • Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Design: Beach House, Contemporary, Great Room
  • Legal Description: THE DUNES SANIBEL ISLAND BLK D PB 29 PG 8 LOT 5
  • Strap Number: 20-46-23-T1-0020D.0050
  • Subject To F I R P T A: No
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Miscellaneous: Beach Access, Wood Deck
  • Folio Id: 10125644
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Price Per S Q F T: 330.69
  • Total Sq Ft: 4281
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Laundry Tub, Range Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Estimated Living Sq Ft: 1512
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms Display: 2/0
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Ceiling: Vaulted Ceiling
  • Den: No
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Tile Floor
  • Furnished Disp: No - Unfurnished
  • Furnished: No
  • Furnishing: Unfurnished
  • Primary Bathroom: Sep. Shower, Sep. Tub, Tile, Whirlpool
  • Master Bedroom: Balcony, Cathedral Ceiling, Tile
  • Windows: Single Hung, Sliding

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: None/Not Applicable
  • Waterfront: No
  • Coastal Construction: Not Applicable
  • Ext Fin Trim: Vinyl
  • Pool: No
  • View: Lawn/Garden
  • Roads: Private
  • Construction Stat: Elevated
  • Roof: Fiberglass Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Under Bldg

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Yes
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Central Heat

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 130
  • Association Fee Period: Annually
  • Association Management: Dunes@MCBMgmt.com
  • Management Company Phone: 239-839-3633
  • HOA: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Community Amenities: Deeded Beach Access

Lot Info

  • Geo Update Timestamp: 2019-07-16
  • Geo Address Line: 970 Sand Castle Rd
  • Geo Primary City: Sanibel
  • Geo Quality: 0.95
  • Geo Subdivision: FL
  • Geo Zoom Level: 16
  • Lot Size: 100 X 125
  • Lot Sq Ft Source: Leepa
  • Lot Features: Wooded

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 4755
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2017
Closed on
May 4, 2018
Sold by
Werner Gilbert J and Werner Sherri
Bought by
Sceusa Mario J and Serpe Dawn M
Seller's Agent
Eric Pfeifer
Pfeifer Realty Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
Kristine Cardinale, P.A.
John R. Wood Properties
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-5.68%
Current Estimated Value
$947,361

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$382,361
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.43%
Original Mortgage
$430,000
Interest Rate
4.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 14, 2017
Closed on
Apr 28, 2017
Sold by
Revocab Starkweather Frances K
Bought by
Werner Gilbert J and Werner Sherri
Seller's Agent
Records Transfer
John R. Wood Properties
Buyer's Agent
Eric Pfeifer
Pfeifer Realty Group LLC
List Price
$537,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,000
-6.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.73%
Original Mortgage
$49,500
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2009
Sold by
Starkweather Frances K
Bought by
Revocab Starkweather Frances K and Frances K Starkweather Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2004
Sold by
Scott Raye G and Scott Kim K
Bought by
Starkweather Frances K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1994
Sold by
E M C Mtg Corp
Bought by
Scott Raye G and Scott Kim K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,500
Interest Rate
7.81%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $565,000 Barrier Island Title
Warranty Deed $500,000 Barrier Island Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $505,000 Barrier Island Title Service
Deed $136,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $426,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $430,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $49,500 Commercial
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $127,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/04/2018 05/04/18 Sold $565,000 -5.7% $374 / Sq Ft
04/04/2018 04/04/18 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2017 10/16/17 For Sale $599,000 +19.8% $396 / Sq Ft
04/28/2017 04/28/17 Sold $500,000 -6.9% $331 / Sq Ft
03/17/2017 03/17/17 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2017 02/14/17 For Sale $537,000 -- $355 / Sq Ft
Source: Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS®

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 $6,310 $449,159 -- --
2023 $6,000 $429,985 $0 $0
2022 $5,615 $417,461 $0 $0
2021 $5,639 $463,411 $193,837 $269,574
2020 $5,602 $399,706 $189,750 $209,956
2019 $6,269 $409,409 $189,750 $219,659
2018 $6,329 $405,365 $189,750 $215,615
2017 $5,081 $348,843 $0 $0
2016 $5,051 $387,024 $165,000 $222,024
2015 $5,137 $372,398 $153,700 $218,698
2014 -- $336,600 $204,930 $131,670
2013 -- $332,794 $185,200 $147,594
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 2170221

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS®

APN: 20-46-23-T1-0020D.0050