$700,000
SOLD FEB 26, 2026

1730 Middle Gulf Dr Sanibel, FL 33957

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,722 Sq Ft
21,780 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 26, 2026

$407 Per Sq Ft

18% Below List Price

86 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • In Ground Pool
  • River View
  • Sanibel Elementary School Rated A-
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of February 2026

Dreaming about a beach home? Located directly across from the beach and deeded beach access, you can start living the island lifestyle at an affordable price now and renovate at your leisure. This elevated home is well-built with a concrete block base construction and an elevator! Water views abound with southern exposure from the front lanai overlooking a crystal, clear pool and on toward the beach. From the lanai, enter into the great room, with vaulted ceilings, which flows into the enclosed porch overlooking the Sanibel River. Peace and relaxation will be yours, with the cares of the world vanishing, as you watch the wildlife that inhabits this serene waterway. This home features split bedroom design with an extra-large primary suite. 0ff the enclosed lower level, is another screened lanai and fenced patio. This protected area is perfect for your pets. A/C and pool equipment are newer. With this great island location, you will experience easy on/off access to the island. Call today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deborah Staley

Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc. License #3014508 Listed on: 11/10/2025

Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Janka Varmuza

Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc. License #3358329

Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,071

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 21,907 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 227 x 103
  • River Front
  • Northeast Facing Home

Home Design

  • Beach House
  • Elevated Home
  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Wood Trim
  • Vinyl Trim
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,722 Sq Ft Home
  • Elevator
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Single Hung Wood Windows
  • Sliding Windows
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Screened Porch
  • River Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Pool Equipment Stays

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Metes And Bounds Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 25-46-22-T3-00020.009A

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,071

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0.5 Acres

Listing Details

  • Subdivision Name: Metes And Bounds
  • Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Design: Beach House, Great Room, Split Bedrooms
  • Legal Description: PARL IN SE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 N OF GULF DR DESC IN OR 1761 PG 4172
  • Strap Number: 25-46-22-T3-00020.009A
  • Subject To F I R P T A: No
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Miscellaneous: Beach Access
  • Folio Id: 10021835
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Elevator: Yes
  • Price Per S Q F T: 406.5
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Internet Ready, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven Elec, Washer, Water Heater
  • Estimated Living Sq Ft: 1722
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms Display: 2/0
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Ceiling: Vaulted Ceiling
  • Den: No
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile Floor
  • Furnished: No
  • Furnishing: Unfurnished
  • Primary Bathroom: Bidet, Dbl Sinks, Shower Only, Tile
  • Master Bedroom: 2nd Floor, Carpet
  • Windows: Single Hung, Sliding

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Coastal Construction: Not Applicable
  • Ext Fin Trim: Stucco, Trim Vinyl, Trim Wood, Vinyl
  • Pool: Yes
  • View: River
  • Construction Stat: Concrete Block, Elevated, Frame
  • Pool Description: Below Ground, Equipment Stays, Hot Tub
  • Rear Exposure: Northeast
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Auto Garage Opener(s), Double Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5
  • Geo Update Timestamp: 2025-11-12
  • Geo Address Line: 1730 Middle Gulf Dr
  • Geo Primary City: Sanibel
  • Geo Quality: 0.95
  • Geo Subdivision: FL
  • Geo Zoom Level: 16
  • Lot Depth: 227
  • Lot Frontage: 103
  • Lot Size Irregular: No
  • Lot Sq Ft: 21907
  • Lot Sq Ft Source: Leepa
  • Survey: No

Rental Info

  • Rental: No
  • Rent Type: Monthly

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 8071
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2012
Sold by
Schlosser Wilbur M and Schlosser Wil M
Bought by
Schlosser Peter and Schlosser Andrew
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
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/26/2026 02/26/26 Sold $700,000 -12.4% $407 / Sq Ft
02/04/2026 02/04/26 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2026 01/22/26 Price Changed $799,000 -5.9% $464 / Sq Ft
11/10/2025 11/10/25 For Sale $849,000 -- $493 / Sq Ft
Source: Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS®

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
2025 $8,071 $590,213 -- --
2024 $8,071 $573,579 -- --
2023 $7,824 $556,873 $0 $0
2022 $7,296 $540,653 $0 $0
2021 $7,339 $578,795 $288,886 $289,909
2020 $7,301 $517,659 $0 $0
2019 $7,169 $506,021 $0 $0
2018 $7,131 $493,934 $0 $0
2017 $7,129 $483,775 $0 $0
2016 $7,094 $529,741 $223,313 $306,428
2015 $7,222 $516,494 $267,726 $248,768
2014 $7,228 $491,985 $267,496 $224,489
2013 -- $459,899 $225,900 $233,999
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 2251098

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS®

APN: 25-46-22-T3-00020.009A

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