#224103308, Tracy Walters, Listing Office: Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.
495 E Lake Rd Sanibel, FL 33957
Property details
About 495 E Lake Rd
Opportunity abounds with this centrally located stilt home nestled on Sanibel Island. It’s a quick bike ride to Algiers beach from this quiet neighborhood with no HOA. Resilient structure with all impact windows, doors, and garage doors. Standing seam aluminum roof new in 2023. Featuring modern updates and fresh finishes, which includes bamboo flooring. Chef’s kitchen has soapstone countertops and stainless steel appliances, complete with 5 burner, dual fuel gas range with double ovens. Bathrooms have free standing vanities with quartz countertops and tile flooring. Vaulted ceiling in living area with multiple windows offer an abundance of natural light open to large deck overlooking back yard. This expansive property boasts over a third of an acre, offering space for a boat or RV. High ceilings throughout with bonus storage cabinets overhead. Enclosed ground level provides plenty of additional storage, or a recreation area open to back yard. Attractive property close to beach and shopping. Being sold furnished with a couple exceptions. Great family home or vacation escape!
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
- Interior: Breakfast Bar, High Ceilings, Living/Dining Room, See Remarks, Upper Level Primary
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Attached, Garage, RV Access/Parking
- View: Other
- Exterior: Deck, Security/High Impact Doors, Other
- Architectural Style: Two Story, See Remarks
- Heating: Central, Electric
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
- List Price: $639,000
- Price/SqFt: $554
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,016
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Irregular Lot
- Year Built: 1989
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,152 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.395 Acres
- MLS Number: 224093310
- MLS Name: SWFL
- Office Name: Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
- Office Phone: (239) 472-2735
- Office Email: payables@premiersir.com
- Listing Agent: Jeffrey Burns
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Sep 22, 2011 | Home Sold | $342,500 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $291,937 | $4,016 |
2022 | $355,051 | $4,763 |
2021 | $397,680 | $4,763 |
2020 | $339,951 | $4,777 |
2019 | $342,329 | $4,791 |
2018 | $335,946 | $4,787 |
2017 | $329,036 | $4,779 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
10
Fort Myers Beach Elementary School
Public District KG-5
7.7 mi
•2751 Oak St
1
Harlem Heights Community Charter School
Public Charter KG-5
10.2 mi
•15570 Hagie Dr
6
Heights Elementary School
Public District KG-5
10.5 mi
•15200 Alexandria Ct
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $63,077. Typical income of Sanibel, FL residents is between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 495 E Lake Rd
The listing price of 495 E Lake Rd property is $639,000.
The property 495 E Lake Rd is a house located in Sanibel, Florida, 33957.
Active Listing: 495 E Lake Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 495 E Lake Rd are: Fort Myers Beach Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Harlem Heights Community Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Heights Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), The Sanibel School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Lexington Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Oasis Charter Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Oasis Charter High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Ida S. Baker High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cypress Lake High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,016 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 22, 2011 for $342,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 495 E Lake Rd has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 495 E Lake Rd is 1,152 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 495 E Lake Rd is 1989.
This home is located at 495 E Lake Rd in Sanibel, FL and zip code 33957. This 1,152 square foot home, which was built in 1989, sits on a 0.40 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 21, 2024 and is currently priced at $639,000.
While more than 1 listings in Sanibel, FL in March 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 1 listings sold at asking price, and more than 23 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Sanibel, FL between February and March 2025 increased by 10.8%. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 67 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $972,500.