Nestled along the majestic shoreline on Sanibel, this beautiful beachfront lot is located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the desirable Chateaux Sur Mer community. The generous size lot with 105' of direct gulf frontage and 66,415 total sq ft provides the opportunity to build your gulf front island dream home! Impervious allowable coverage is 25% of parcel totaling 16,604 sq ft and developed allowable coverage is 30% of parcel totaling 19,924 sq ft. Seller has home plans available including DEP permitting in place through 11/2026 with Benchmark General Contractors, landscaping designs through Coastal Vista Design and continues to maintain water utilities & landscaping making this property poised and ready to begin building your own piece of island paradise!
West End, located between Blind Pass and Tarpon Bay Road, is a coastal and low-density Sanibel neighborhood with Gulf-front beaches and mangrove-lined backwaters. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Blind Pass bridge area, where bait-and-tackle counters, kayak rentals, and beach-day essentials set a salt-air, come-as-you-are rhythm. Architecture leans to stilted beach cottages and condo clusters designed for breezes and floodplain realities. Turner Beach frames sunset walks and shelling, while the bay side reads quieter with paddle routes and birdlife. The Bailey Tract’s flat trails add a nature-first counterpoint to the shoreline. Dining landmarks such as The Mad Hatter Restaurant and Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille anchor the local routine.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Has a view
Exterior features
Gulf waterfront
Southwest exposure
Northeast facing
Dead-end/cul-de-sac setting
Irregular lot
Private paved road frontage
Road privately maintained
Brush and grassed vegetation
Irrigation connected to municipal source
Home design
Single-family property
Utilities
Public water available
Public sewer
HOA & community
Annual association fee of $750
Association provides beach access/rights and management
Financial info
Property is for sale
Electricity and solar
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Nestled along the majestic sandy shorelines on Sanibel Island, this beautiful beachfront property is located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, in the desirable Chateaux Sur Mer subdivision. The spacious lanai is perfect for enjoying the gulf views and the breathtaking Florida sunsets, from your 105+ linear feet of sandy beach frontage. Whether you are looking for a move-in ready place or a property with the perfect lot for potential future development, this property offers one of the most exclusive locations in Sanibel Island. Owner has done research with the state and local municipalities for a buildable envelope on what can be built on the property, including height restrictions. Build now or enjoy the updated adorable one-story ranch for personal use, or as a rental property, while you design the home of your dreams. This home comes partially furnished, with a metal roof installed in 2008, and the A/C replaced in 2017.
FORTMLS #221028451
May 14, 2021
Sold
$2,900,000
Apr 21, 2021
Pending
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Apr 15, 2021
Listed
$3,395,000
+30
This little gem is nestled on more than an acre, deep at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and surrounded by native vegetation to give you the ultimate private Sanibel sanctuary. Gentle natural light welcomes you into a home with a real mid-century vibe. Cool terrazzo floors throughout, built-in bookcases for your library, and a bright, open feeling in every room. Stroll down the path and relax in the shade of whispering trees as you enjoy the expansive view from your 100ft-plus beach front. Or enjoy the sunsets from the lanai where the floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors provide a spectacular ocean view. Fully furnished. A/C replaced in 2017, new roof 2008. Electric hurricane shutters on lanai.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$39,663 (−3.4%)
$2,815,310
2024
$41,064 (−5.7%)
$2,815,310
2023
$43,553 (+21.3%)
$2,902,198
2022
$35,905 (+26.8%)
$2,239,280 + $363,656
$2,602,936
2021
$28,323 (−3.4%)
$2,239,280 + $363,656
$2,602,936
2020
$29,317 (−0.8%)
$1,840,000 + $126,505
$1,966,505
2019
$29,556 (+2.3%)
$1,840,000 + $127,024
$1,967,024
2018
$28,903 (+10.8%)
$1,840,000 + $127,024
$1,967,024
2017
$26,080 (+4.1%)
$1,420,650 + $233,117
$1,653,767
2016
$25,061 (−3.8%)
$1,420,650 + $233,117
$1,653,767
2015
$26,054 (−1.6%)
$1,420,650 + $138,134
$1,558,784
2014
$26,466
Public record
Public record
Permits
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Lot size
1.05 Acres
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Lee County
APN
194622T20060A0180
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Last updated by owner on Sep 26, 2026.
Feb 21, 2024 • Final
Demolition
Demolition
May 3, 2023 • Final
Demolition
Demolish a single-family home.
Demolition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
9/10 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, 24 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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Historical weather
Sanibel, FL • 33957
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 5% for direct sun exposure in Sanibel. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 4601 Rue Belle Mer
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