1987 My Tern Ct, Sanibel, FL 33957
$1,128,500 - For Sale
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Property Details
Price: $1,128,500
Sq Ft: 3,306
($341 per sqft)
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Partial Baths: 1
Unit On Floor: 1
City:Sanibel
County:Lee
Type:Single Family
Development:Herons Landing
Subdivision:Herons Landings I
Acres:0.6020
Virtual Tour/Floorplan:View
Year Built:1996
Listing Number:2025020448
Status Code:A-Active
Taxes:$11,454.67
Tax Year: 2024
Garage: 3
/ Y
Furnishings: Unfurnished
Pets Allowed: Yes
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Equipment:
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Interior Features:
Other
Exterior Features:
Screened Balcony
View:
Y
Waterfront Description:
Bay
Mangrove
Amenities:
Beach Access
Pool
Fishing Pier
Tennis Court(s)
Financial Information:
Taxes: $11,454.67
Tax Year: 2024
Association Fee: $6,812.00
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PRICED $21,500 BELOW what owners paid for the home 21 years ago AND priced below replacement cost! What makes one waterfront home more desirable than another? Sometimes it isn't square footage or trendy features. It's how it was built. It's how it lives. It's what surrounds it. This home checks all three boxes. Originally designed by a Scottish architect whose career included designing hurricane-resistant buildings in Jamaica, every major decision was made with longevity in mind rather than minimum code requirements, incorporating engineering and structural features that exceeded the standards of its day. A concrete first level, interior concrete structural walls, hip roof construction with double hurricane straps, and numerous storm protection upgrades quietly reflect a philosophy that valued resilience long before it became a priority for coastal buyers. Equally uncommon is the floor plan. Unlike many island homes designed primarily for vacations, this residence functions as a true home. Spacious rooms, practical storage, dedicated office space, built-in cabinetry, and comfortable living areas make everyday life easy without sacrificing warmth or character. Then there's the view. Clam Bayou isn't simply waterfront, it is protected waterfront. Looking across mangroves instead of rooftops creates a level of privacy that's becoming increasingly difficult to find. The changing tides, spectacular sunsets, and daily parade of shorebirds provide scenery that no architect could ever design.Outside your door, Herons Landing offers a lifestyle that few communities can match: gated privacy, deeded beach access, a community dock and kayak launch, fishing pier, tennis courts, and pool. And perhaps the biggest surprise? The owners are asking approximately what they paid for the home more than two decades ago. In today's market, that's almost unheard of.
Building Description: Two Story, Single Family
Community Type: Gated
MLS Area: Herons Landing
Total Square Footage: 5,497
Total Floors: 2
Water: Central
Construction: Stucco
Date Listed: 2025-11-19 00:00:00
Pool Description: Community
Furnished: Unfurnished
Parking: Attached
Garage Description: Y
Garage Spaces: 3
Attached Garage: Y
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Roof: Metal
Heating: Central Electric
Cooling: Central Electric
Storm Protection: Other, Shutters Electric
Security: Gated Community
Irrigation: Central
Pets: Yes
Restrictions: None/Other
Maintenance: Manager, Other, Rec Facilities
Rear Exposure: Sw
Lot Desc.: Across From Waterfront
Amenities: Beach Access, Pool, Fishing Pier, Tennis Court(S)
Listing Courtesy Of: Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
jeff.burns@premiersir.com
PRICED $21,500 BELOW what owners paid for the home 21 years ago AND priced below replacement cost! What makes one waterfront home more desirable than another? Sometimes it isn't square footage or trendy features. It's how it was built. It's how it lives. It's what surrounds it. This home checks all three boxes. Originally designed by a Scottish architect whose career included designing hurricane-resistant buildings in Jamaica, every major decision was made with longevity in mind rather than minimum code requirements, incorporating engineering and structural features that exceeded the standards of its day. A concrete first level, interior concrete structural walls, hip roof construction with double hurricane straps, and numerous storm protection upgrades quietly reflect a philosophy that valued resilience long before it became a priority for coastal buyers. Equally uncommon is the floor plan. Unlike many island homes designed primarily for vacations, this residence functions as a true home. Spacious rooms, practical storage, dedicated office space, built-in cabinetry, and comfortable living areas make everyday life easy without sacrificing warmth or character. Then there's the view. Clam Bayou isn't simply waterfront, it is protected waterfront. Looking across mangroves instead of rooftops creates a level of privacy that's becoming increasingly difficult to find. The changing tides, spectacular sunsets, and daily parade of shorebirds provide scenery that no architect could ever design.Outside your door, Herons Landing offers a lifestyle that few communities can match: gated privacy, deeded beach access, a community dock and kayak launch, fishing pier, tennis courts, and pool. And perhaps the biggest surprise? The owners are asking approximately what they paid for the home more than two decades ago. In today's market, that's almost unheard of.
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Additional Information:
Building Description: Two Story, Single Family
Community Type: Gated
MLS Area: Herons Landing
Total Square Footage: 5,497
Total Floors: 2
Water: Central
Construction: Stucco
Date Listed: 2025-11-19 00:00:00
Pool Description: Community
Furnished: Unfurnished
Parking: Attached
Garage Description: Y
Garage Spaces: 3
Attached Garage: Y
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Roof: Metal
Heating: Central Electric
Cooling: Central Electric
Storm Protection: Other, Shutters Electric
Security: Gated Community
Irrigation: Central
Pets: Yes
Restrictions: None/Other
Maintenance: Manager, Other, Rec Facilities
Rear Exposure: Sw
Lot Desc.: Across From Waterfront
Amenities: Beach Access, Pool, Fishing Pier, Tennis Court(S)
Map of 1987 My Tern Ct, Sanibel, FL 33957
Listing Courtesy Of: Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
jeff.burns@premiersir.com
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