We LOWERED The Price For You!! This is Your Opportunity for your dream home on Sanibel Island awaits! Virtually untouched by all hurricanes including Ian, this elevated home is a rare gem, with a new pool. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms and a deeded Beach Access, the possibilities are endless. In the last year sellers have added a custom pool and screened in lanai area, perfect to taking in the breathtaking views of the stunning sunsets and Sanibel River. This home has a NEW Heated POOL, New A/C Unit, new lighting, sodded yard with new palm trees, freshly painted exterior of the home 2024, and All NEW Bedroom sets in home. Not to mention, this home has been a rental income producing machine. the Salty Rabbit on Sanibel Island. Don't miss your chance to enjoy this home as a second home and/or a possible rental income property for you!
West Gulf Drive, located between Tarpon Bay Road and Blind Pass, is a coastal and residential Sanibel neighborhood with Gulf-front beaches and a ribbon of bike paths. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the West Gulf Drive stretch by Island Inn Road, where beach cottages, low-rise resorts, and shell-strewn pull-offs set a relaxed, outdoors-first rhythm. Architecture leans to stilted coastal homes, classic island inns, and landscaped lanes framed by sea grapes and palms. The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum adds a distinctly Sanibel cultural note beyond the shoreline. At sunset, the sand flats near Blind Pass and the long views off West Gulf Drive define the daily cadence.
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Market insights
647 Rabbit Rd · $849,000
DAYS ON MARKET
435 days
The average home goes pending in 73 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.7%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$849,000
Median list price in this area is $378,216. (55% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
4 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Cable prewire
High-speed internet available
Pantry
Smoke detectors
Vaulted ceiling
Window coverings
Dining area open to living (great room)
Screened lanai/porch
Turnkey furnished
Six ceiling fans
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Master bathroom with combo tub and shower
Kitchen
Electric cooktop
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Pantry
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry in residence
Flooring
Parquet
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central electric heat
Central electric air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Patio
Below-ground private pool
Lake view and waterfront on a lake
Irrigation with reclaimed water
Paved road access
Home design
Single-family residence
Built in 1984
Elevated on stilts/piling construction
Wood siding exterior
Rear exposure facing west
Parking
Under-building closed parking
Attached garage with 2 spaces
Security
Impact-resistant windows
Impact-resistant doors
Construction
Wood frame construction
Metal roof
Stilts (elevated) foundation
Utilities
Central water
Central sewer
Cable available
HOA & community
No HOA maintenance
Community offers beach access
Non-gated community (Sanibel River development)
Other
Property listed as residential, single unit building with one floor
Lot is approximately 0.334 acres (regular lot)
Electricity and solar
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Virtually untouched by Ian, this charming 3 bedroom/2 bath elevated home features deeded beach access at the end of the street. This is one of the island's most unpopulated and quiet beaches. Interior photos are accurate! The home is in move-in condition. The Old Florida feel is enhanced by the white vaulted cypress wood-planked ceiling in the living area and the wood floors in most of the house. Enjoy spectacular views of the Sanibel River with its abundant wildlife from upper and lower level screened porches and amazing sunsets over the preserve. Welcome each day with beautiful sunrises from the front porch. The ground level contains a 2-car garage and extra storage space, which can be easily configured to accommodate additional vehicles. This is an ideal vacation home or a wonderful place to live on the island year-round. Combining preserve and water views with close proximity to the beach and a mid-island location, this is the home that you have been waiting for!
FORTMLS #222042312
Jun 20, 2022
Listing Removed
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Jun 13, 2022
Price Changed
$799,000
$581/sq ft
Jun 3, 2022
Listed
$819,000
$595/sq ft
FORTMLS #221073699
Oct 27, 2021
Sold
$701,500
$510/sq ft
Oct 16, 2021
Pending
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Oct 15, 2021
Listed
$699,000
$508/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1981
Sold
$22,000
$16/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1978
Sold
$17,500
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,466 (+2.8%)
$400,625 + $231,362
$631,987
2024
$9,204 (−20.8%)
$400,625 + $231,362
$631,987
2023
$11,623 (+23.0%)
$568,842 + $44,189
$613,031
2022
$9,448 (+40.6%)
$338,691 + $325,352
$664,043
2021
$6,719 (+3.4%)
$338,691 + $325,352
$664,043
2020
$6,498 (−2.7%)
$278,300 + $168,859
$447,159
2019
$6,680 (−2.9%)
$242,000 + $195,665
$437,665
2018
$6,881 (−3.7%)
$242,000 + $195,665
$437,665
2017
$7,148 (+8.2%)
$220,000 + $233,006
$453,006
2016
$6,606 (+88.0%)
$220,000 + $233,006
$453,006
2015
$3,514 (−11.1%)
$220,000 + $188,010
$408,010
2014
$3,951
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
1986
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,376
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,376
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lee County
APN
284622T2006000070
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Feb 17, 2025 • Final
Shutter
Pool and hot tub
Nov 19, 2024 • Active
Pool/spa
Pool and hot tub
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 112° 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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Historical weather
Sanibel, FL • 33957
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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6.7 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 647 Rabbit Rd
$797,459
$52K under list price of $849K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $579K to $1.3M.