4481 Butterfly Shell Dr, Captiva, FL 33924
$974,500 - For Sale
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Property Details
Price: $974,500
Sq Ft: 1,232
($791 per sqft)
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Partial Baths: 1
Unit On Floor: 1
City:Captiva
County:Lee
Type:Single Family
Development:Upper Captiva
Subdivision:North Captiva Dunes
Acres:0.2017
Virtual Tour/Floorplan:View
Year Built:2008
Listing Number:2026029804
Status Code:A-Active
Taxes:$9,506.02
Tax Year: 2025
Application Fee:$0.00
Garage: 1
/ Y
Furnishings: Turnkey
Pets Allowed: Yes
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Equipment:
Gas Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Grill - Gas
Microwave
Water Treatment Owned
Range
Refrigerator/Icemaker
Reverse Osmosis
Washer
Interior Features:
Bar
Built-In Cabinets
Laundry Tub
Smoke Detectors
Volume Ceiling
Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Coverings
Exterior Features:
Screened Balcony
Storage
View:
Y
Financial Information:
Taxes: $9,506.02
Tax Year: 2025
Room Dimensions:
Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup, Laundry in Residence, Laundry Tub
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A Must See! Great Opportunity. North Captiva, private heated saltwater pool, Gulf-side location, turnkey furnished, rental history and 150+ five-star guest reviews. 64k in rentals in 2026 alone to date! Welcome to “The Perfect Shell,” a fabulous turnkey island beach home offering an exceptional south Gulf-side location, private heated saltwater pool, easy beach access and impressive vacation-rental history with 150+ five-star reviews! Situated on a desirable high-and-dry lot in Captiva Dunes, this charming stilt home is just a short walk or golf-cart ride to the wide sugar-sand shoreline of Sunset Beach, known for spectacular sunsets, shelling, fishing, swimming and sandbars. Additional prime surrounding lots may be available for purchase by the buyer, offering a unique opportunity for added privacy or expansion. STRAP: 05-45-21-08-00000.0350 & 05-45-21-08-00000.0090 Inside, a bright, open great-room floor plan captures beautiful tropical views and opens to an expansive screened front balcony with sliders, ceiling fan and recessed lighting. The home offers 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths and is sold turnkey furnished with lovely furnishings, fixtures and window coverings. The kitchen features a long breakfast bar, Corian countertops, recessed lighting, appliances and gas range. The primary bedroom includes a large closet. The main bath offers a large tiled shower and Corian-topped vanity. The half bath includes a sink, extensive built-in cabinetry, countertops and full-size stacked washer/dryer, with potential for a second full bath if desired. Outside, the large heated saltwater pool features built-in seating shelves, aluminum fencing and expansive brick-paver decking with wonderful sun exposure. A generous side yard provides additional outdoor space and room to expand. The spacious under-house area offers even more possibilities for entertaining—add an outdoor shower, changing area, bath, bar or outdoor kitchen. Enjoy the best of island living with exceptional outdoor space, tropical surroundings and easy access to one of North Captiva’s most beautiful beaches. Great property layout with a large side yard, pool area and room to expand—an increasingly special combination on the island. Simply a must-see! Recent improvements and features include a 2024 white standing-seam metal roof, 2023 HVAC, 2025 exterior paint, 2023 whole-house reverse-osmosis system, hurricane-impact windows and doors, Hardie-board siding, tile throughout and attached ground-level garage. For buyers interested in vacation-rental income, The Perfect Shell has an established rental history with many repeat annual guests. The property is professionally managed, with continued management available. Best of all, this is a private pool home with no HOA fees or club membership to assume! Whether you're looking for your own North Captiva getaway, an established vacation-rental property, or a combo of personal enjoyment & income potential. Exceptional location.
Building Description: Single Family
Community Type: Non-Gated
MLS Area: Upper Captiva
Total Square Footage: 1,512
Total Floors: 1
Water: Reverse Osmosis - Entire House, Well
Construction: Wood Frame
Short Sale: No
Date Listed: 2026-07-11 00:00:00
Pool: Y
Pool Description: Below Ground, Fiberglass, Electric Heat, Salt Water
Furnished: Turnkey
Kitchen Description: Gas Available
Windows: Window Coverings
Parking: Driveway Unpaved, Golf Cart, Under Bldg Open, Attached, Attached Carport
Garage Description: Y
Garage Spaces: 1
Attached Garage: Y
Flooring: Tile
Roof: Metal
Heating: Central Electric
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(S), Central Electric
Storm Protection: Impact Resistant Doors, Impact Resistant Windows
Security: Smoke Detector(S)
Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup, Laundry In Residence, Laundry Tub
Irrigation: Well
Pets: Yes
Restrictions: None/Other
Rear Exposure: S
Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
Lot Desc.: Regular
Listing Courtesy Of: Swept Away Realty
amykivey@comcast.net
A Must See! Great Opportunity. North Captiva, private heated saltwater pool, Gulf-side location, turnkey furnished, rental history and 150+ five-star guest reviews. 64k in rentals in 2026 alone to date! Welcome to “The Perfect Shell,” a fabulous turnkey island beach home offering an exceptional south Gulf-side location, private heated saltwater pool, easy beach access and impressive vacation-rental history with 150+ five-star reviews! Situated on a desirable high-and-dry lot in Captiva Dunes, this charming stilt home is just a short walk or golf-cart ride to the wide sugar-sand shoreline of Sunset Beach, known for spectacular sunsets, shelling, fishing, swimming and sandbars. Additional prime surrounding lots may be available for purchase by the buyer, offering a unique opportunity for added privacy or expansion. STRAP: 05-45-21-08-00000.0350 & 05-45-21-08-00000.0090 Inside, a bright, open great-room floor plan captures beautiful tropical views and opens to an expansive screened front balcony with sliders, ceiling fan and recessed lighting. The home offers 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths and is sold turnkey furnished with lovely furnishings, fixtures and window coverings. The kitchen features a long breakfast bar, Corian countertops, recessed lighting, appliances and gas range. The primary bedroom includes a large closet. The main bath offers a large tiled shower and Corian-topped vanity. The half bath includes a sink, extensive built-in cabinetry, countertops and full-size stacked washer/dryer, with potential for a second full bath if desired. Outside, the large heated saltwater pool features built-in seating shelves, aluminum fencing and expansive brick-paver decking with wonderful sun exposure. A generous side yard provides additional outdoor space and room to expand. The spacious under-house area offers even more possibilities for entertaining—add an outdoor shower, changing area, bath, bar or outdoor kitchen. Enjoy the best of island living with exceptional outdoor space, tropical surroundings and easy access to one of North Captiva’s most beautiful beaches. Great property layout with a large side yard, pool area and room to expand—an increasingly special combination on the island. Simply a must-see! Recent improvements and features include a 2024 white standing-seam metal roof, 2023 HVAC, 2025 exterior paint, 2023 whole-house reverse-osmosis system, hurricane-impact windows and doors, Hardie-board siding, tile throughout and attached ground-level garage. For buyers interested in vacation-rental income, The Perfect Shell has an established rental history with many repeat annual guests. The property is professionally managed, with continued management available. Best of all, this is a private pool home with no HOA fees or club membership to assume! Whether you're looking for your own North Captiva getaway, an established vacation-rental property, or a combo of personal enjoyment & income potential. Exceptional location.
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Additional Information:
Building Description: Single Family
Community Type: Non-Gated
MLS Area: Upper Captiva
Total Square Footage: 1,512
Total Floors: 1
Water: Reverse Osmosis - Entire House, Well
Construction: Wood Frame
Short Sale: No
Date Listed: 2026-07-11 00:00:00
Pool: Y
Pool Description: Below Ground, Fiberglass, Electric Heat, Salt Water
Furnished: Turnkey
Kitchen Description: Gas Available
Windows: Window Coverings
Parking: Driveway Unpaved, Golf Cart, Under Bldg Open, Attached, Attached Carport
Garage Description: Y
Garage Spaces: 1
Attached Garage: Y
Flooring: Tile
Roof: Metal
Heating: Central Electric
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(S), Central Electric
Storm Protection: Impact Resistant Doors, Impact Resistant Windows
Security: Smoke Detector(S)
Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup, Laundry In Residence, Laundry Tub
Irrigation: Well
Pets: Yes
Restrictions: None/Other
Rear Exposure: S
Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
Lot Desc.: Regular
Map of 4481 Butterfly Shell Dr, Captiva, FL 33924
Listing Courtesy Of: Swept Away Realty
amykivey@comcast.net
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