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Off market jan 2022 for $1.5M

$1,465,028

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $10,699/mo

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2,721

sq ft

1278 Sand Castle Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957

About this home

Your Island Dream Home! Your private oasis awaits you in this desirable Key West-style island home in the Dunes Golf & Tennis Club neighborhood on Sanibel Island. Oversized lot with southern exposure, lush tropical landscaping, and large heated pool and spa is perfect for appreciating nature and island life. Beautifully remodeled kitchen and baths accented with imported tiles, custom cabinetry, quartz counters, and stainless steel appliances. Light and airy open floor plan allows for easy indoor/outdoor entertaining. The split 4/3 floor plan offers complete privacy with separate entrance to the master bedroom. This home has abundant storage space, an outdoor lift, a shell cleaning station, an office/cabana room and a 50,000 watt whole home generator. The east end location makes for convenient access to the causeway. Perfect for the family looking for a vacation home in paradise that doubles as an investment with great rental potential. This home has it all!

Single-familyProperty Type

1987Year Built

0.51 acresLot Size

$538Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Mary Bondurant • Kingfisher Real Estate, Inc.

Bought with Justin Lawrence • Sunstream Realty, LLC

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•Source:FORTMLS #221064395

Redfin Estimate

$1,465,028

$61K since sold in January 2022$60K since September

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This home's estimate is 39% higher than the average sale price ($1.05M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,135,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,577 sq ft
1433 Sanderling Cir, Sanibel, FL 33957
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$850,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,326 sq ft
1425 Causey Ct, Sanibel, FL 33957
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$1,025,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,443 sq ft
1379 Albatross Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,365,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,316 sq ft
1537 Sand Castle Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$1,125,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths3,076 sq ft
1550 Wilton Ln, Sanibel, FL 33957
SOLD JAN 16, 2026
$825,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,512 sq ft
1241 Junonia St, Sanibel, FL 33957

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$3,471/mo

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Market trends in 33957, FL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-list price

92.3%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$881K

$19K MoM

Avg. days on market

196d

37 days MoM

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22 MoM

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Sale history for 1278 Sand Castle Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jan 19, 2022

Sold

$1,526,500

$561/sq ft

FORTMLS #221064395

Jan 14, 2022

Sold

$1,526,000

$561/sq ft

Oct 26, 2021

Pending

—

Sep 4, 2021

Listed

$1,650,000

$606/sq ft

FORTMLS #219075096

Mar 25, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Nov 11, 2019

Listed

$949,000

$349/sq ft

FORTMLS #218068052

Apr 19, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Nov 5, 2018

Listed

$949,000

$349/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 24, 2014

Sold

$721,000

$265/sq ft

FORTMLS #214023916

Jul 23, 2014

Price Changed

$749,000

$275/sq ft

Jul 23, 2014

Sold

$721,000

$265/sq ft

Apr 18, 2014

Listed

$721,000

$265/sq ft

NAPLESMLS #210030365

Jul 20, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Sep 10, 2010

Listed

$699,000

$257/sq ft

NAPLESMLS #209016672

Sep 12, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Apr 30, 2009

Listed

$799,900

$294/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 14, 2006

Sold

$866,000

$318/sq ft

FORTMLS #80153009

Aug 20, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Aug 20, 2003

Listed

$799,000

$294/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 26, 1994

Sold

$277,000

$102/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,334 (−8.3%)

$527,865 + $733,624

$1,261,489

2024

$19,986 (+16.0%)

$527,865 + $733,624

$1,261,489

2023

$17,231 (+18.3%)

2022

$14,561 (+61.5%)

$233,750 + $804,953

$1,038,703

2021

$9,015 (+0.4%)

$233,750 + $804,953

$1,038,703

2020

$8,976 (−3.0%)

2019

$9,249 (−3.0%)

$208,725 + $440,504

$649,229

2018

$9,531 (−7.6%)

$208,725 + $440,504

$649,229

2017

$10,310 (+3.4%)

$181,500 + $477,417

$658,917

2016

$9,967 (+2.4%)

$181,500 + $477,417

$658,917

2015

$9,735 (+32.0%)

$181,500 + $443,944

$625,444

2014

$7,376

Tax history for 1278 Sand Castle Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,334 (−8.3%)

$527,865 + $733,624

$1,261,489

2024

$19,986 (+16.0%)

$527,865 + $733,624

$1,261,489

2023

$17,231 (+18.3%)

2022

$14,561 (+61.5%)

$233,750 + $804,953

$1,038,703

2021

$9,015 (+0.4%)

$233,750 + $804,953

$1,038,703

2020

$8,976 (−3.0%)

2019

$9,249 (−3.0%)

$208,725 + $440,504

$649,229

2018

$9,531 (−7.6%)

$208,725 + $440,504

$649,229

2017

$10,310 (+3.4%)

$181,500 + $477,417

$658,917

2016

$9,967 (+2.4%)

$181,500 + $477,417

$658,917

2015

$9,735 (+32.0%)

$181,500 + $443,944

$625,444

2014

$7,376

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

120 ft.

Lot depth

170 ft.

Lot size

0.51 Acres

Year renovated

2001

Sq. Ft.

2,721

Year built

1987

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lee County

APN

194623T40100B0260

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 26, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 2

Parking
Features: Underground, Attached Carport
# of Covered Spaces: 2

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3

Laundry Information
Features: Inside

Equipment
Appliances: Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler, Washer

Interior Features
Window Features: Single Hung
Unfurnished
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Other Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Split Bedrooms

Exterior

Building Information
Stories (Total): 1
Roof Details: Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Patio, Shutters Manual
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Pool and Spa Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground, Pool Equipment
Has Spa
Spa Features: Gunite

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.514
Lot Size Acres: 0.514
Lot Size Dimensions: 88 x 228 x 188 x 133
Lot Dimensions Source: Appraiser
Lot Size Source: Appraiser
Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Oversized Lot
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Paved

Property Information
Direction Faces: North
Entry Level: 1
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Resale

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $8,976
Tax Year: 2020

Rental Information
Pets Allowed Details: Yes

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric

Location

Multi Unit Information
# Of Units In Community: 1

HOA Information
Has Home Owners Association
Association Fee 2: $130
Annually
Association Fee Includes: Association Management
Association Amenities: Beach Rights, Beach Access

Community Information
Community Features: Golf

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,721
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 2001
County: Lee County
APN: 194623T40100B0260

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 25, 2026

Around this home

Schools

The Sanibel School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi

10/10

Cypress Lake High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.1mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

10/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

10/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 113° expected this year, 25 days in 30 years

10/10 Wind Factor

99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Sanibel, FL • 33957

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In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in June and 6.8 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.39M – $1.69M

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Home values near 1278 Sand Castle Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1291 Sand Castle Road, Sanibel, FL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2380 Sq. Ft.	$941,910
1271 Sand Castle Road, Sanibel, FL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2917 Sq. Ft.	$1,249,461

Address	Redfin Estimate
1294 Sand Castle Road, Sanibel, FL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$869,937
1290 Sand Castle Road, Sanibel, FL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$727,400

Address	Redfin Estimate
1311 Sand Castle Road, Sanibel, FL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2516 Sq. Ft.	$1,179,828
1255 Sand Castle Road, Sanibel, FL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	$1,294,174

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