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979 Whelk Drive

Sanibel, FL 33957

3 beds
3 baths
2,072 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$892 per sqft
1969 build
– on site

Situated on an oversized lot at the end of a sea-walled canal, this completely remodeled home in Sanibel's Shell Harbor is the perfect beach & boating retreat. This home features a dock, boat lift, and a short jaunt to one of Sanibel's best private deeded beach accesses. The interior features a spectacular kitchen with beautiful white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and marble counters. It also has updated bathrooms, beautiful terrazzo flooring, and an open floor plan. The entire home exudes the coastal modern feel with soft paint colors, white barn doors, shaker doors and cabinets, and window treatments. The custom bunk beds add extra room for young guests. New impact windows capture the views of the beautiful landscaping and long canal views where boats and kayaks float by. This house is scheduled to be elevated 11 feet above its original foundation in the spring of 2025. Supported by robust, newly constructed concrete pilings, the house will display a sense of modern resilience while retaining its original charm. The increased height will offer sweeping views of the surrounding area, including glimpses of the distant water and nearby streets that were once hidden from view. Underneath the raised structure, the newly created space will offer both practical and potential benefits, with a large area for parking, storage, or landscaping that seamlessly blends with the rest of the property. The elevation will not only protect the house from potential flooding but also bring a fresh perspective to its surroundings. It will enhance the property’s overall appeal while making a clear statement about its ability to withstand the challenges of its location.

Listing courtesy of FGCMLS / Pfeifer Realty Group LLC

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Dec 17, 2024 •

MLS# 224098734 —

The Building

Year Built:

1969
Construction Materials:

Block,Concrete,Stucco
Architectural Style:

Ranch,OneStory
Direction Faces:

North
Stories:

1
Stories Total:

1
Roof:

Tile
Exterior Features:

SecurityHighImpactDoors,SprinklerIrrigation,Patio
Window Features:

CasementWindows,Sliding,ImpactGlass,WindowCoverings
Patio And Porch Features:

Open,Patio,Porch
Security Features:

SmokeDetectors
Building Area Total:

3297.0
Building Area Source:

Appraiser

Interior

Furnished:

Unfurnished
Interior Features:

BreakfastBar,DualSinks,EntranceFoyer,LivingDiningRoom,Pantry,ShowerOnly,SeparateShower,CableTv,WalkInClosets,SplitBedrooms
Flooring:

Terrazzo,Tile
Laundry Features:

Inside,LaundryTub

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2072.0
Living Area Source:

Appraiser

Location

Directions:

Once over Causeway Bridge, proceed forward to Lindgren Blvd, Take left onto Whelk Drive
Latitude:

26.445098
Longitude:

-82.036933

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Sub Type:

SingleFamilyResidence
Property Sub Type Additional:

SingleFamilyResidence
Property Condition:

Resale
View:

Canal,Landscaped
View:

true
Lot Features:

CornerLot,IrregularLot,SprinklersAutomatic
Lot Size Acres:

0.384
Lot Size Area:

0.384
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Source:

Appraiser
Lot Size Dimensions:

153 x 118 x 172 x 96
Lot Dimensions Source:

Appraiser
Waterfront:

true
Waterfront Features:

CanalAccess,NavigableWater,Seawall
Road Surface Type:

Paved

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

42
Tax Legal Description:

SHELL HARBOR BLK 1 PB 23 PG 79 LOT 42 + PT 43
Tax Annual Amount:

19112.0

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Bathrooms Total:

3
Bathrooms Full:

3

The Listing

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:

https://properties.premiermediag.com/sites/ylavjkk/unbranded

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central,Electric
Heating:

true
Cooling:

CentralAir,CeilingFans,Electric
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

CableAvailable
Sewer:

PublicSewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dryer,Dishwasher,Disposal,IceMaker,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,RefrigeratorWithIceMaker,Washer

The Community

Subdivision Name:

SHELL HARBOR
Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

BoatFacilities,NonGated
Spa:

true
Spa Features:

ElectricHeat,InGround
Pool Features:

ElectricHeat,Heated,InGround,PoolEquipment
Pool Private:

true
Pets Allowed:

Yes
Association Amenities:

BeachRights,BeachAccess
Association:

true
Association Fee Includes:

AssociationManagement,LegalAccounting,RecreationFacilities,ReserveFund
Association Fee 2:

100.0
Association Fee 2 Frequency:

Annually

Parking

Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

2.0
Attached Garage:

true
Carport:

false
Covered Spaces:

2.0
Parking Features:

Attached,Driveway,Garage,Unpaved,GarageDoorOpener

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,849,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$9,900
Taxes	$1,592
Insurance	$508
Utilities	$176 See report
Total	$12,176/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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This house located in East End Sanibel, Sanibel 33957 is currently for sale for $1,849,000. 979 Whelk Drive is a 2,072 square foot house with 3 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 6 days. 979 Whelk Drive is in the East End Sanibel neighborhood of Sanibel and has a WalkScore® of 21, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of South Fort Myers High School, Cypress Lake High School, The Sanibel School, Cypress Lake Middle School, and Fort Myers High School.

Listing Courtesy of: FGCMLS and Pfeifer Realty Group LLC. Data displayed here has not been verified by Estately. Disclaimers