Peaceful, private, serene views of the Sanibel river and conservation land from almost every room. This originally built "1957" 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, near beach home was completely renovated in 2003 - plumbing, electrical, wall structure, generator and hurricane standards, new roof 2021. This unique home sits on a .72 acre lot with a park like setting and offers an open floor plan boasting plenty of space and natural light throughout. Home has a metal roof, impact windows and hurricane shutters, expansive outdoor deck, great for entertaining friends, family and enjoying those spectacular Sanibel Sunsets. Spacious gourmet kitchen with a gas range, wall oven, granite counters, pantry and breakfast bar. The open concept living/dining room is surrounded by sliding doors that open to the huge wood deck overlooking the beautiful backyard that offers room for a pool. The living room has a custom built in entertainment center. The private primary suite offers custom built-in cabinets with a desk and the primary bathroom has a tiled vanity with double sinks and a walk in shower with etched glass. Enjoy this wonderful island location close to great restaurants "Rosalita's", "A Bit of Bailey's" Grocery, J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bailey-Matthew's National Shell Museum, all within biking or walking distance. Sanibel offers miles of bike trails, plenty of conservation walks and wildlife abound. Sanibel Island is a Bird Watcher's paradise and offers some of the World's best shelling. Furnishings negotiable. Seller Financing negotiable.
For sale
$1,099,000
716 Rabbit Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957
3beds
2,236sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
0.72 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$492/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Metal roof
- 113 days |
- 363 |
- 11 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 17, 2025 at 12:27pm
Listed by:
Karen Bell 239-851-0168,
Michael Saunders & Company
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR,MLS#: 2251042
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: DR/LR Combo, Formal Dining, Kitchen, Laundry, Great Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Sitting Area, Tile, See Remarks
Primary bathroom
- Features: Bidet, Dbl Sinks, Shower Only, Tile, Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator-Ice maker, Electric Oven, Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Storage, 8 Ft Ceilings, High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Split Bedrooms
- Flooring: Tile
- Doors: Shutters, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Impact Resistant Windows, Shutters, Single Hung
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,966
- Total interior livable area: 2,236 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 3+ Garage, Garage Door Opener, Under Bldg
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Open Porch, Wood Deck
- Exterior features: Storage
- Pool features: Room For
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River, Sanctuary
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: River Front, Beach Access, Near Beach, River
- Frontage length: 165
Lot
- Size: 0.72 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 284622T2000061000
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Const. Complete, Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Raised, Piling Concrete
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Metes And Bounds
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sanibel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $492/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,071,734
- Annual tax amount: $12,209
- Date on market: 11/3/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 114 days
- Listing terms: BTF/Cash
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$7,248/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,099,000-15.4%$492/sqft |
Source:  Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2251042 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2025 | Listing removed | $1,299,000$581/sqft |
Source:  Florida Gulf Coast MLS #225016481 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2025 | Price change | $1,299,000-7.1%$581/sqft |
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2250280 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000+171.7%$626/sqft |
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2250280 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/22/2024 | Price change | $11,500-4.2%$5/sqft |
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| 10/18/2023 | Price change | $12,000+71.4%$5/sqft |
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| 9/13/2023 | Listed for rent | $7,000$3/sqft |
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| 9/12/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/27/2011 | Sold | $515,000-10.4%$230/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2009 | Listed for sale | $575,000-35.8%$257/sqft |
Source: Market America Realty & Investments, Inc. #200951243 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2009 | Listing removed | $895,000$400/sqft |
Source: Gulf to Bay Sotheby's Internat #209005327 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2009 | Listed for sale | $895,000+163.2%$400/sqft |
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| 1/3/2003 | Sold | $340,000$152/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,060 +2.7% | $928,111 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $12,717 +57.6% | $901,954 +57.1% |
| 2023 | $8,072 +7.3% | $574,119 +3% |
| 2022 | $7,524 -0.6% | $557,397 +3% |
| 2021 | $7,571 +0.5% | $541,162 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $7,532 +1.8% | $533,690 -9.5% |
| 2019 | $7,397 | $589,476 +15.1% |
| 2018 | $7,397 0% | $511,964 +0.6% |
| 2017 | $7,399 -1.5% | $508,728 -6.9% |
| 2016 | $7,508 -1.4% | $546,529 +8.5% |
| 2015 | $7,614 -1.8% | $503,903 +1.9% |
| 2014 | $7,752 -5.7% | $494,296 +8.1% |
| 2013 | $8,223 +12.4% | $457,283 +6.3% |
| 2012 | $7,319 +38.7% | $430,290 +15.4% |
| 2011 | $5,278 -1% | $372,934 +3.3% |
| 2010 | $5,330 +12.9% | $361,137 -1.4% |
| 2009 | $4,721 -10.7% | $366,440 -15.7% |
| 2007 | $5,287 -2.7% | $434,440 +16% |
| 2006 | $5,433 +13.6% | $374,370 +34.1% |
| 2004 | $4,781 -1.2% | $279,210 -0.7% |
| 2003 | $4,841 -6.7% | $281,300 +13.6% |
| 2002 | $5,187 | $247,660 +23.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $200,660 |
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Est. payment
$6,721/mo
Principal & interest
$5439
Property taxes
$1282
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 33957
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10The Sanibel SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Cypress Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 14.6 mi
- 2/10South Fort Myers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 17.5 mi
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