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946 Whelk DR Sanibel, FL 33957
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Key Details
Sold Price $1,140,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,179 sqft
Price per Sqft $523
Subdivision Shell Harbor
MLS Listing ID 2025014644
Sold Date 04/01/26
Style Ranch,One Story
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Construction Status Resale
HOA Fees $8/ann
HOA Y/N Yes
Annual Recurring Fee 100.0
Year Built 1976
Annual Tax Amount $11,319
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.273 Acres
Acres 0.273
Lot Dimensions Appraiser
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Experience the ultimate in coastal living with this stunning 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath canal home, beautifully remodeled and located on Sanibel's highly sought-after east end in the Shell Harbor neighborhood. Just a short walk from the beach with deeded beach access and parking, this home offers the perfect combination of tranquility and convenience, with easy access to restaurants, shops, and the causeway. Enjoy breathtaking canal views that stretch into the distance, creating an idyllic backdrop for serene sunrises and sunsets. The home boasts a split floor plan for enhanced privacy, and the chef's kitchen featuring high-end stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and an open, inviting layout. The primary suite opens directly onto the pool area, offering a private retreat with seamless access to outdoor living. Multiple sliders throughout the home connect the interior to the spacious screened pool deck, ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. With high-end travertine floors throughout (except in the carpeted bedrooms) and an array of modern upgrades, including a new HVAC system, impact windows, and a completely remodeled interior in 2023, this home is designed for comfort and style. The dock setup is perfect for boating enthusiasts, with two concrete docks (including a patio dock), a boat lift, and over 70 feet of dock length offering quick access to the Sanibel Marina, Gramma Dot's restaurant and the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy the ever-changing activity of the wide, main canal and intersecting canal, where you can spot boaters, kayakers, paddleboarders, and even dolphins and manatees. The home also features a pool, a redesigned deck and pool screen enclosure, and smart-home capabilities with Wi-Fi-enabled HVAC, cameras, washer, dryer, irrigation system, and garage door. An unbeatable location on a quiet cul-de-sac, this home is the epitome of island living. Don't miss your chance to own this spectacular property and experience Sanibel at its finest!
Location
State FL
County Lee
Community Shell Harbor
Area Si01 - Sanibel Island
Direction Northwest
Rooms
Bedroom Description 3.0
Interior
Interior Features Dual Sinks, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace, Pantry, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Cable T V, Walk- In Closet(s), Split Bedrooms
Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Flooring Carpet, Other
Furnishings Unfurnished
Fireplace Yes
Window Features Sliding,Impact Glass,Shutters
Appliance Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, RefrigeratorWithIce Maker, Washer
Laundry Inside, Laundry Tub
Exterior
Exterior Feature Security/ High Impact Doors, Sprinkler/ Irrigation, Patio
Parking Features Attached, Driveway, Garage, Paved, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Pool In Ground, Outside Bath Access, Pool Equipment
Community Features Boat Facilities, Non- Gated
Utilities Available Cable Available
Amenities Available Beach Rights, Boat Dock, Beach Access, Boat Ramp, Management
Waterfront Description Canal Access, Navigable Water, Seawall
View Y/N Yes
Water Access Desc Public
View Canal
Roof Type Tile
Porch Lanai, Patio, Porch, Screened
Garage Yes
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description Cul- De- Sac, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Automatic
Faces Northwest
Story 1
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Ranch, One Story
Structure Type Block,Concrete,Stucco
Construction Status Resale
Others
Pets Allowed Yes
HOA Fee Include Recreation Facilities
Senior Community No
Tax ID 20-46-23-T4-03901.0320
Ownership Single Family
Security Features Smoke Detector(s)
Acceptable Financing All Financing Considered, Cash
Disclosures Owner Has Flood Insurance
Listing Terms All Financing Considered, Cash
Financing Cash
Pets Allowed Yes
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Bought with Kingfisher Real Estate, Inc.
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