About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 1720 Middle Gulf Drive in Sanibel, FL is listed for $1,399,000 ($842 per sqft). Built in 1985, the home offers 1,662 sqft of living space on a 0.54 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1985
  • 0.54 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Private pool
  • Waterfront

Property Details

2 stories
3 full
2-car garage
1985

Amenities

PoolWaterfrontA/C
Listing Description

Welcome to your Sanibel Island oasis! Perfectly positioned just across the street from the beach, this beautifully updated pool home offers the ideal blend of coastal charm, modern comfort, and endless possibilities. Step inside to an expansive living area with soaring cathedral ceilings, abundant natural light, and an open, airy design that captures the essence of island living.

The open-concept floor plan flows seamlessly into the updated kitchen, featuring sleek countertops with bar seating, contemporary cabinetry, and updated appliances-perfect for entertaining or everyday living. The remodeled bathrooms have been thoughtfully designed with timeless finishes, while the spacious primary suite features a beautifully updated ensuite bath that creates a relaxing, spa-like retreat.

Outdoor living is where this home truly shines. Enjoy your private pool surrounded by tropical landscaping, unwind on the spacious patio, or relax on the upper lanai overlooking the tranquil canal and adjacent golf course-an exceptional setting for morning coffee, evening cocktails, or simply taking in the peaceful surroundings.

Recent improvements, including a new roof, new air conditioning system, updated flooring, and numerous additional upgrades, provide both beauty and peace of mind. One of the home's most exciting features is the lower level, offering a blank canvas ready for your vision.

Whether you envision additional living space, a game room, fitness studio, hobby area, workshop, or customized storage, the possibilities are extensive. (Some photos of the lower level have been virtually staged to illustrate potential use.) This is more than a home-it's an opportunity to embrace the Sanibel Island lifestyle, where beaches, boating, golf, and breathtaking sunsets are all part of everyday living. Don't miss your chance to own this exceptional island retreat.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$7,482/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,012
Interest$6,062
Insurance$408

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1720 Middle Gulf Drive

Sanibel, FL 33957

METES AND BOUNDS

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

BreakfastBarBathtubMultiplePrimarySuitesSittingAreaInPrimarySeparateShowerCableTvWalkInClosetsSplitBedrooms

Exterior Features

SprinklerIrrigationPatioGasGrill

Property Details

Flooring

Laminate

Construction

VinylSiding WoodSiding WoodFrame

Pool Features

Pool

Outdoor Features

PorchPatio

Parking

GarageDrivewayOpenPaved or Surfaced

Heating

CentralElectric (Heating)

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)ElectricCentral Air

Appliances

CooktopDryerDishwasherFreezerDisposalIceMakerMicrowaveRefrigeratorRefrigeratorWithIceMakerSelfCleaningOvenWineCoolerWasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 1720 Middle Gulf Drive is listed at $1,399,000 ($842/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $7,482 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1985, 0.54 acre lot, 2 stories, Private pool, Waterfront. Interior Features: BreakfastBar, Bathtub, MultiplePrimarySuites. Exterior Features: SprinklerIrrigation, Patio, GasGrill.

This property is listed by Susan Christiano.

SC

Susan Christiano

License 258013702

Agent at Elite Edge Fl Realty

Listed by Elite Edge Fl Realty · Broker phone: 2398981194 · View on Broker Site

MLS# 2026028232· Source: Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc.· 302 days on PropertySimple

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1720 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957

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