738 Anchor Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957
$2,450,000 - For Sale
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Property Details
Price: $2,450,000
Sq Ft: 2,692
($910 per sqft)
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
City:Sanibel
County:Lee
Type:Single Family
Development:Shell Harbor
Subdivision:Shell Harbor
Acres:0.3200
Virtual Tour/Floorplan:View
Year Built:1973
Listing Number:2026021393
Status Code:A-Active
Taxes:$12,109.34
Tax Year: 2025
Application Fee:$0.00
Garage: 2
/ Y
Furnishings: Furnished
Pets Allowed: Yes
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Equipment:
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Interior Features:
Other
Tray Ceiling(s)
Exterior Features:
Boat Dock Private
Boat Lift
Elec Avail at dock
Water Avail at Dock
Screened Lanai/ Porch
View:
Y
Waterfront Description:
Canal Front
Amenities:
Beach Access
Financial Information:
Taxes: $12,109.34
Tax Year: 2025
Association Fee: $100.00
Room Dimensions:
Laundry: Laundry in Residence
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There are homes that impress, and there are homes that linger in memory long after the visit is over. The difference is often found in the details, the subtle nuances that quietly elevate a property from exceptional to irreplaceable. Along Sanibel Island’s desirable east end, this remarkable waterfront retreat is defined by those rare distinctions. Tucked away along the charming, tree-lined stretch of Anchor Drive, one of Sanibel’s sought-after streets, the setting alone is extraordinary. Unlike many island roads that simply end at the water, Anchor Drive transitions into a picturesque brick-paver lane leading to a private footbridge that gently crosses the canal and delivers residents directly to beach access beyond. It is a feature few properties on the island can claim, an effortless connection between boating and beach lifestyles, where morning bike rides to the Gulf and sunset visits along the sand become part of everyday life. Positioned at one of the desirable locations along the street, this exceptional residence commands a breathtaking setting where a serene mangrove-lined canal meets a wide sea walled canal, creating panoramic and breathtaking water vistas. With an impressive 180 feet of canal frontage, the property offers not only extraordinary privacy and scenery but also enhanced maneuverability, expanded dockage and direct boating advantages. The substantial private dock and lift can accommodate significantly larger vessels than most neighboring properties, delivering a yachter’s lifestyle with wonderful Gulf access. Surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and enveloped in complete privacy, the home itself has been beautifully reimagined through an extensive remodel that blends refined island elegance with relaxed coastal sophistication. Thoughtfully curated interiors are complemented by designer furnishings, inviting gathering spaces and richly appointed finishes throughout. Expanses of beautiful flooring guide you through multiple living and sitting areas designed equally for intimate relaxation and effortless entertaining. At the center of the home, a stunning chef’s kitchen with an expansive island serves as the natural focal point, seamlessly connecting the interiors to the spectacular outdoor setting beyond. Walls of impact glass draw the eye outward to the screened pool enclosure, tranquil waterways and swaying tropical landscape, creating a constant sense of connection to the island’s natural beauty. This is more than a waterfront home. It is a rare convergence of location, boating access, beach proximity, privacy and lifestyle, the kind of property whose value reveals itself not in a single feature but in the extraordinary way every element comes together.
Building Description: Ranch, Single Family
Community Type: Boating
MLS Area: Shell Harbor
Total Square Footage: 4,526
Total Floors: 1
Water: Central
Construction: Concrete Block, Stucco
Short Sale: No
Date Listed: 2026-05-11 00:00:00
Pool: Y
Pool Description: Below Ground, Electric Heat, Screen Enclosure
Furnished: Furnished
Parking: Attached
Garage Description: Y
Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage: Y
Flooring: Tile
Roof: Tile
Heating: Central Electric
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(S), Central Electric
Storm Protection: Impact Resistant Doors, Impact Resistant Windows
Laundry: Laundry In Residence
Irrigation: Central
Pets: Yes
Restrictions: None/ Other
Maintenance: Other
Rear Exposure: Nw
Lot Desc.: Across From Waterfront, Irregular Lot
Amenities: Beach Access
Listing Courtesy Of: Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
jeff.burns@premiersir.com
There are homes that impress, and there are homes that linger in memory long after the visit is over. The difference is often found in the details, the subtle nuances that quietly elevate a property from exceptional to irreplaceable. Along Sanibel Island’s desirable east end, this remarkable waterfront retreat is defined by those rare distinctions. Tucked away along the charming, tree-lined stretch of Anchor Drive, one of Sanibel’s sought-after streets, the setting alone is extraordinary. Unlike many island roads that simply end at the water, Anchor Drive transitions into a picturesque brick-paver lane leading to a private footbridge that gently crosses the canal and delivers residents directly to beach access beyond. It is a feature few properties on the island can claim, an effortless connection between boating and beach lifestyles, where morning bike rides to the Gulf and sunset visits along the sand become part of everyday life. Positioned at one of the desirable locations along the street, this exceptional residence commands a breathtaking setting where a serene mangrove-lined canal meets a wide sea walled canal, creating panoramic and breathtaking water vistas. With an impressive 180 feet of canal frontage, the property offers not only extraordinary privacy and scenery but also enhanced maneuverability, expanded dockage and direct boating advantages. The substantial private dock and lift can accommodate significantly larger vessels than most neighboring properties, delivering a yachter’s lifestyle with wonderful Gulf access. Surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and enveloped in complete privacy, the home itself has been beautifully reimagined through an extensive remodel that blends refined island elegance with relaxed coastal sophistication. Thoughtfully curated interiors are complemented by designer furnishings, inviting gathering spaces and richly appointed finishes throughout. Expanses of beautiful flooring guide you through multiple living and sitting areas designed equally for intimate relaxation and effortless entertaining. At the center of the home, a stunning chef’s kitchen with an expansive island serves as the natural focal point, seamlessly connecting the interiors to the spectacular outdoor setting beyond. Walls of impact glass draw the eye outward to the screened pool enclosure, tranquil waterways and swaying tropical landscape, creating a constant sense of connection to the island’s natural beauty. This is more than a waterfront home. It is a rare convergence of location, boating access, beach proximity, privacy and lifestyle, the kind of property whose value reveals itself not in a single feature but in the extraordinary way every element comes together.
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Additional Information:
Building Description: Ranch, Single Family
Community Type: Boating
MLS Area: Shell Harbor
Total Square Footage: 4,526
Total Floors: 1
Water: Central
Construction: Concrete Block, Stucco
Short Sale: No
Date Listed: 2026-05-11 00:00:00
Pool: Y
Pool Description: Below Ground, Electric Heat, Screen Enclosure
Furnished: Furnished
Parking: Attached
Garage Description: Y
Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage: Y
Flooring: Tile
Roof: Tile
Heating: Central Electric
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(S), Central Electric
Storm Protection: Impact Resistant Doors, Impact Resistant Windows
Laundry: Laundry In Residence
Irrigation: Central
Pets: Yes
Restrictions: None/ Other
Maintenance: Other
Rear Exposure: Nw
Lot Desc.: Across From Waterfront, Irregular Lot
Amenities: Beach Access
Map of 738 Anchor Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957
Listing Courtesy Of: Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
jeff.burns@premiersir.com
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