This delightful 3-bedroom, two bath retreat offers vaulted ceilings providing an open airy feel to the living and large dining areas. The easy-to-care bamboo and tile floors add to the charm of this lovely home. All home chefs will enjoy the efficient kitchen with ample cabinetry, soapstone countertops, and large gas range. The three bedrooms are nicely sized with bonus storage over each closet. Doors and windows are impact rated and the standing seam roof adds to the resiliency of this elevated home. From the open deck, the Sanibel night will surround you with brilliant stars and the sound of the gulf waters gently rolling onto the beach. Convenient island location in a quiet, natural neighborhood setting adds to your island enjoyment. In addition to an oversized two car garage, this large property provides ample parking for additional vehicles, boats, or trailers with plenty of room to spare for other outdoor activities. A short walk or bike ride brings you everything Sanibel has to offer. Gulfside City Park and Algiers beach are around the corner and banking; shopping and dining is found right down the street. This property has the potential to be a solid rental property or easily make yourself at home here.
Pending
Price cut: $50K (2/9)
$614,950
495 E Lake Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957
3beds
1,152sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
0.39 Acres Lot
$576,900 Zestimate®
$534/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Oversized two car garageLarge gas rangeBamboo and tile floorsStanding seam roofSoapstone countertops
- 105 days |
- 84 |
- 1 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 20, 2026 at 07:43am
Listed by:
Cathie C Lewis 239-745-7367,
Pfeifer Realty Group LLC
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR,MLS#: 2251202
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: DR/LR Combo, Kitchen, Laundry
Primary bathroom
- Features: Dbl Sinks, Shower Only, Tile
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Internet Ready, Microwave, Range/Dbl Oven Gas, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Doors, Impact Resistant Doors
- Windows: Impact Resistant Windows, Single Hung, Window Coverings
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,904
- Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Double Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Open Porch, Wood Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lawn/Garden
- Waterfront features: None/Not Applicable, Near Beach
- Frontage length: 159
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 254622T3011100060
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: See Remarks
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Raised, Piling Wood
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Sanibel Highlands
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sanibel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $534/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $541,769
- Annual tax amount: $5,445
- Date on market: 12/5/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 104 days
- Listing terms: BTF/Cash
Estimated market value
$576,900
$548,000 - $606,000
$2,699/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/16/2026 | Pending sale | $614,950$534/sqft |
Source:  Florida Gulf Coast MLS #2025021920 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2026 | Contingent | $614,950$534/sqft |
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| 2/9/2026 | Price change | $614,950-7.5%$534/sqft |
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| 12/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $664,950+4.1%$577/sqft |
Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #2025021920 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2025 | Listing removed | $639,000$555/sqft |
Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS #225048418 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $639,000$555/sqft |
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| 5/28/2025 | Pending sale | $639,000$555/sqft |
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| 4/5/2025 | Price change | $639,000-8.6%$555/sqft |
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| 3/11/2025 | Price change | $699,000-6.7%$607/sqft |
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| 2/26/2025 | Price change | $749,000-5.1%$650/sqft |
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| 11/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $789,500+130.5%$685/sqft |
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| 9/22/2011 | Sold | $342,500-14.2%$297/sqft |
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| 12/11/2010 | Price change | $399,000-4.8%$346/sqft |
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| 1/27/2010 | Listed for sale | $419,000-6.7%$364/sqft |
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| 6/20/2009 | Listing removed | $449,000$390/sqft |
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| 4/8/2009 | Price change | $449,000-3.4%$390/sqft |
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| 1/16/2009 | Listed for sale | $465,000-3.1%$404/sqft |
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| 9/3/2008 | Listing removed | $479,999$417/sqft |
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| 8/23/2008 | Listed for sale | $479,999+22.1%$417/sqft |
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| 3/18/2004 | Sold | $393,000$341/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,445 +3% | $387,598 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $5,285 +31.6% | $376,674 +29% |
| 2023 | $4,016 -15.7% | $291,937 -17.8% |
| 2022 | $4,763 -0.3% | $355,051 +3% |
| 2021 | $4,777 +0.8% | $344,710 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $4,741 -1.1% | $339,951 -2.3% |
| 2019 | $4,792 | $348,034 +3.6% |
| 2018 | $4,792 +0.1% | $335,946 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $4,788 +0.2% | $329,036 -14.2% |
| 2016 | $4,780 +0.6% | $383,306 +10.4% |
| 2015 | $4,751 -1.6% | $347,310 -0.1% |
| 2014 | $4,831 +0% | $347,605 +11.1% |
| 2013 | $4,829 -1.2% | $312,796 +11% |
| 2012 | $4,889 -1.1% | $281,767 +0.5% |
| 2011 | $4,946 -11.2% | $280,397 -0.5% |
| 2010 | $5,571 +3.3% | $281,794 -5.5% |
| 2009 | $5,392 -2.9% | $298,270 -7.9% |
| 2008 | $5,550 -0.9% | $323,690 -17.5% |
| 2007 | $5,600 -2.5% | $392,180 +3.2% |
| 2006 | $5,741 +1% | $380,000 +36.3% |
| 2004 | $5,683 +101.7% | $278,880 +11.7% |
| 2003 | $2,817 +0.7% | $249,710 +34.5% |
| 2002 | $2,798 | $185,590 +20.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $153,900 |
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Est. payment
$3,767/mo
Principal & interest
$3050
Property taxes
$717
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Neighborhood: 33957
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- 9/10The Sanibel SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 5/10Cypress Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 12.5 mi
- 2/10South Fort Myers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 15.2 mi
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