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$ 1,699,000

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5 Beds

3 Baths

3,634 SqFt

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$ 1,699,000

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5 Beds

3 Baths

3,634 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,634 sqft

Price per Sqft $467

Subdivision Butterknife

MLS Listing ID 2026035116

Style Two Story,See Remarks

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 3

Construction Status Resale

HOA Fees $2,662/ann

HOA Y/N Yes

Annual Recurring Fee 2662.0

Year Built 2015

Annual Tax Amount $15,360

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.474 Acres

Acres 0.474

Lot Dimensions Appraiser

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

On Sanibel, the best days often begin and end near the water. In Butterknife, that rhythm comes with a level of privacy and convenience found nowhere else along West Gulf Drive. The only gated community on this coveted island corridor, Butterknife is a private enclave of just 34 homesites, with gated streets and deeded beach access for pedestrians and golf carts. Set approximately 344 feet from the community's deeded beach access, this turnkey-furnished beach house offers 3,634 square feet of air-conditioned living space with five bedrooms and three full baths. Built in 2015 by Seacoast Cottage Company, the residence captures a relaxed coastal character through bamboo plank accents along vaulted ceilings, generous gathering spaces and an elevator connecting all three levels. Above it all, a rooftop observation deck creates a private perch for Gulf views and the changing colors of the Sanibel sky. The kitchen is designed for everything from mornings after a beach walk to evenings spent entertaining, with custom-stained cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, farmhouse sink, wine cooler, KitchenAid appliances, cooktop and microwave drawer. The home is offered turnkey furnished, including a fully equipped kitchen, making the transition to island living refreshingly simple. Recent improvements add another layer of value. A standing-seam metal roof, irrigation system and hurricane-rated garage doors were added in 2023. Hurricane-rated windows and doors complement the home's Hardie board exterior. The setting extends the lifestyle well beyond the residence. Butterknife's newly completed sports and fitness facility features tennis, multiple pickleball courts, a sports and basketball court and a shaded observation area with seating. The community pool is approximately 111 feet from the property. For those who envision a private pool, the property's 10,000 square feet of allowable impervious and developed-area coverage provides room for that possibility, subject to applicable approvals. There is also a compelling replacement-cost perspective. Based on an estimated $400,000 homesite value and approximately $1.8 million to construct a 3,634-square-foot residence, or about $495 per square foot, the estimated replacement basis is at least $2.2 million. Here, the appeal is as much about what is already in place as what surrounds it: a furnished beach house, gated island setting, recreation just outside the door and the Gulf only a short walk or golf cart ride down a private community path.

Location

State FL

County Lee

Community Butterknife

Area Si01 - Sanibel Island

Direction Northeast

Rooms

Bedroom Description 5 Bed

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Dual Sinks, Living/ Dining Room, Other, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Elevator

Heating Central, Electric

Cooling Ceiling Fan(s)

Flooring Tile

Furnishings Furnished

Fireplace No

Window Features Impact Glass

Appliance Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, RefrigeratorWithIce Maker, Wine Cooler, Washer

Laundry Inside

Exterior

Exterior Feature Deck, Security/ High Impact Doors

Parking Features Attached, Garage

Garage Spaces 2.0

Garage Description 2.0

Pool Community

Community Features Gated

Utilities Available Cable Available

Amenities Available Other, Pickleball, Pool, See Remarks, Tennis Court(s), Management

Waterfront Description None

View Y/N Yes

Water Access Desc Public

View Gulf, Partial, Tennis Court

Roof Type Metal

Porch Deck, Lanai, Porch, Screened

Garage Yes

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Irregular Lot

Faces Northeast

Story 2

Entry Level Two

Foundation Pillar/ Post/ Pier, Raised

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Two Story, See Remarks

Level or Stories Two

Unit Floor 1

Structure Type Other,Stucco,Wood Frame

Construction Status Resale

Others

Pets Allowed Yes

HOA Fee Include Association Management,Legal/Accounting,Other,Recreation Facilities

Senior Community No

Tax ID 35-46-22-T2-01900.0010

Ownership Single Family

Acceptable Financing All Financing Considered, Cash

Disclosures Owner Has Flood Insurance

Listing Terms All Financing Considered, Cash

Pets Allowed Yes

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Listed by Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty • Jeffrey Burns

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133 Butterknife PL Sanibel, FL 33957

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