SI01 - Sanibel Island Homes with Mangrove Waterfront type

Welcome to Sanibel Island, a tropical paradise nestled in Lee County, Florida, where the sun kisses the shore and the serene waters of the Gulf of Mexico beckon you to unwind. Known for its stunning natural beauty and vibrant ecosystems, Sanibel is a haven for nature lovers and beach enthusiasts alike. The island's commitment to preserving its unique environment is evident in its lush landscapes, abundant wildlife, and pristine beaches.

One of the most sought-after features of Sanibel Island real estate is the charming homes with mangrove waterfront access. These properties offer a unique blend of luxury living and nature's tranquility, providing residents with direct access to the island’s rich marine life and picturesque views. Imagine waking up to the gentle sounds of the waves and the rustle of mangroves swaying in the breeze, all while enjoying your morning coffee on a spacious deck overlooking the water.

Homes with mangrove waterfront properties not only provide a serene retreat but also offer exceptional opportunities for outdoor activities. Kayaking through the mangroves, fishing in the nearby waters, or simply enjoying the breathtaking sunsets are just a few of the perks of living in this idyllic setting.

Sanibel Island is also home to a vibrant community filled with art galleries, charming boutiques, and delightful dining options that reflect the island's laid-back lifestyle. Whether you're seeking a permanent residence or a vacation getaway, the allure of Sanibel Island and its mangrove waterfront homes is undeniable. Embrace the island life and discover the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure in this coastal gem.

Newest SI01 - Sanibel Island Homes with Mangrove Waterfront type

$949,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 2026044832 MLS

Enjoy relaxed waterfront living in this elevated canal home on Sanibel’s desirable east end. Offering three bedrooms and two baths, with one bedroom currently used as an office, the home combines bright, open living spaces with inviting outdoor areas and everyday conveniences. Offered partially furnished, it provides a comfortable start to making island life your own. A screened front porch welcomes you inside, where vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light give the living and dining areas an airy, spacious feel. The open layout connects seamlessly to a kitchen featuring white cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar that keeps the cook connected to family and guests. A separate laundry room adds practical convenience. Sliding glass doors extend the living space onto a generous screened rear porch overlooking the canal and tropical vegetation. With room for dining and lounging, this peaceful setting is ideal for morning coffee, casual meals, and evenings spent enjoying colorful skies with western rear exposure. The spacious primary suite features direct access to the rear porch, two closets, and an en suite bath with a separate soaking tub and walk-in shower. The guest bedroom and second bath are positioned toward the front of the home, while the office provides flexible space for working from home or accommodating visitors. A private dock brings the waterfront setting to life, offering a place to enjoy the canal and surrounding nature. Below the home, covered parking and generous storage accommodate bikes, beach gear, and island essentials, while a private elevator provides convenient access to the main living level. From its welcoming porches to its bright interior and quiet canal setting, this east-end home offers a comfortable place to settle into Sanibel’s easygoing waterfront lifestyle.

1112 Skiff PL, Sanibel

$1,699,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2.5 Baths ⋅ 2026040650 MLS

Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, 927 Almas Court offers the perfect blend of coastal living and convenience. Ideally located just moments from the beach, this property also features water access with your dock right in the backyard—perfect for boating, kayaking, or simply enjoying serene waterfront views. This inviting 3 bedroom 2 and half bath home captures the essence of island living with a bright, open layout designed to maximize natural light and indoor-outdoor flow. Whether you're relaxing after a day at the beach or entertaining guests, the peaceful setting and waterfront backdrop create a truly special atmosphere. Enjoy morning coffee overlooking the water, spend afternoons on the sand just minutes away, and take advantage of the ultimate Florida lifestyle right from your backyard. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity, this property offers an exceptional location with both beach and boating access.

927 Almas CT, Sanibel

$649,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2026041248 MLS

Come to Sea Pines…a small near beach community centrally located on Middle Gulf Dr. on Sanibel Island. This pet friendlycommunity is directly across the street from the beach and includes a pool for the 5 property owners. This half duplex home offers 3bedrooms and 3 baths in a spacious 1680 square feet of living area. In addition, there is a peaceful screened lanai on the main living floor andan upper balcony where you will enjoy the peace and beauty of the lake and wildlife between Sea Pines and the Sanibel Island Golf Course.This unit comes with covered parking under the home for 2 vehicles, a large enclosed storage/workshop on the ground level and an outdoorshower at the base of the stairs which enables you to wash the sand off before entering the home. Feel secure knowing you have impactglass windows throughout along with shutters for the sliders. Located on the main floor there is a bedroom and full bath as well as a fullsized washer and dryer. Upstairs a large primary bedroom and bath just up the hallway from another guest bedroom and bath. This mainbedroom features wood vaulted ceilings and a balcony where you will enjoy the beautiful sunset glow over the pines and the lake. Thisproperty location is ideal for those who would like to be near the beach access or close to nearby public restaurants (across the street atSundial or Ibis Grill in Beachview). The nearest beach access will be at Fulgur St. just about 1/4 of a mile away. Unit C is move in ready. Bringyour pet and your happy kids, and let us help you purchase your slice of paradise on Sanibel Island!

1394 Middle Gulf DR Unit C, Sanibel

$3,200,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 2026040576 MLS

Welcome to 561 Lighthouse Way, a Gulf-access estate on Sanibel’s sought-after east end, where exceptional waterfront living meets the ease of island life. Tucked along a quiet street and just minutes from Sanibel’s shops, dining, and beaches, this 5-bedroom, 4-bath residence offers more than 3,000 square feet of beautifully designed living space. Inside, soaring 12-foot ceilings and hardwood floors create a warm, open feel, while expansive windows and doors draw your attention to the water beyond. Southern exposure fills the home with natural light and creates an ideal backdrop for the pool and outdoor living areas, with an easy flow between indoors and out. For boaters, the waterfront setting is hard to beat. An impressive 80-foot dock with boat lift and 50-amp electric service puts direct Gulf access right in your backyard, making it easy to head out for a morning on the water, an afternoon of fishing, or a sunset cruise. A 24-gauge standing seam metal roof, impact windows and doors, and Azek composite trim add valuable durability and low-maintenance appeal. The oversized 3-car garage provides plenty of space for vehicles, bikes, kayaks, fishing gear, and everything that comes with the Sanibel lifestyle. Spacious, waterfront, and ideally positioned on the east end, 561 Lighthouse Way brings together the features that make island living so special—both on the water and at home.

561 Lighthouse WAY, Sanibel

$1,450,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2.5 Baths ⋅ 2026008073 MLS

Combining incredible boating, backyard fishing, and a gorgeous pool area, this charming, elevated beach house is just a few houses away from Sanibel’s stunning Blind Pass Beach. Island living at its finest! Inside, the beautifully designed main living level features a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, abundant recessed lighting, bead board wainscoting, stone floors, plantation shutters, shaker style white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and quartz countertops. The kitchen anchors the space, open to the dining room and den with sliders that lead to the back porch. The primary suite is on the top floor overlooking the water with its own porch and with a window in the shower that provides views straight down the canal. All three bedrooms are comfortable and bright with high ceilings and coastal charm. Roof replaced in 2023, HardiPlank siding installed in 2024. Quality materials, thoughtful design, and impeccable maintenance make this a lovely, move-in ready home. Shell and stone paths meander through lush landscaping on this oversized lot creating a private oasis, perfect for relaxing and entertaining.

6143 Castaways LN, Sanibel

$299,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 2026039281 MLS ⋅ Captains Walk BLDG.

Beautifully Remodeled 1BR/1BA in Sanibel's Prime East End Welcome to your island retreat at Captains Walk. This beautifully renovated one-bedroom, one-bath condo is move-in ready, with a brand-new kitchen, a fully updated bath, and impact glass throughout. The community has never looked better, with new roofs, fresh paint, and professional landscaping. Residents enjoy three private docks and canals that are perfect for kayaking, and five beach accesses are just a short stroll away. The location is hard to beat. You're steps from world-famous Gramma Dot's and a five-minute walk to the Sanibel Lighthouse, with easy on-and-off island access even in peak season. Offered unfurnished but some furnishings are negotiable.

641 Periwinkle WAY Unit A-3, Sanibel

$824,900

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 2026025188 MLS

Situated on nearly one half acre in the highly desirable east end of Sanibel, this stunningly renovated home boasts natural landscaping with sunset views across the river basin. Just a two block walk to the beach and one home from the island bike path, you're literally in the midst of wonderful island life. This elevated home with 2022 metal roof and impact doors and windows gives peace of mind as no flooding or wind damage was sustained in the living areas of the home. New Hardie board siding and trim, all new Trex composite on every deck, dock and horizontal outdoor surface, new gutters and new fascia round out the external upgrades to this property. All ductwork was replaced in 2021 and the AC was new in 2022. Inside are beautifully designed new baths and kitchen, new solid wood doors, matching custom built-in banquette seating and storage and Schluter system underlayment with Italian porcelain tile throughout. Unique, curated features including an antique "general store" counter as the kitchen island base, and custom Turkish pierced metal lamps overhead add to the incredible island charm. Plenty of room for a pool as well! Call for a private showing today....

1318 Junonia ST, Sanibel

$799,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 2026024240 MLS

THIS HOUSE HAS IT ALL INCLUDING AN ELEVATOR! Well maintained, remodeled, Sanibel Bayous home is located on a large vegetated, private lot and sits in the "High Ridge" on Sanibel Island. New landscaping, irrigation system, raised flower beds and shell paths. Wonderful split floor plan offering 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with quartz vanities and a private elevator. New LVP flooring throughout, living/dining combination with vaulted ceiling. Kitchen with granite counters, all new GE, Stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar. The home has been freshly painted inside and out, all new furniture just 6 months old, new ceiling fans, new a/c system, new alarm system/video surveillance visible anywhere via internet. New composite stairs and decks. New 2025 survey with calculations show room for a pool. Great island location, perfect for hopping on bike trails or heading up to Ding Darling Wildlife Sanctuary to bird watch. Close to Bowman's beach for some of Sanibel's world-famous shelling and those spectacular sunsets. This property has NOT had any insurance/hurricane or storm related claims.

1986 Wild Lime DR, Sanibel

$775,000

2026024248 MLS

Discover an extraordinary opportunity to create a legacy property in one of Sanibel Island’s captivating natural settings. Along the tranquil banks of Clam Bayou and encompassing nearly one acre of land, this exceptional homesite offers the ideal foundation for a custom waterfront residence designed to embrace the beauty, serenity and timeless allure of island living. Already enhanced with a cleared building site, an existing in-ground pool and a newly constructed private dock, the property is uniquely positioned to accelerate the journey from vision to reality. Here, every day begins with panoramic views across the protected waters of Clam Bayou, where mangrove islands rise from the landscape and an abundance of native wildlife creates an ever-changing natural spectacle. Beyond, glimpses of the Gulf waters complete a breathtaking backdrop that promises unforgettable sunsets and a profound connection to Sanibel’s celebrated coastal environment. Located within the ecological zone Upland Wetland (D2), the property offers approximately 25% allowable impervious coverage and 30% allowable developed-area coverage. Based upon the Lee County Property Appraiser’s reported lot size of 37,407 square feet, this equates to approximately 9,350 square feet of impervious area and approximately 11,222 square feet of developed area, providing remarkable flexibility for the design of a substantial custom residence and outdoor living environment. Whether your vision includes expansive terraces overlooking the bayou, walls of glass framing the surrounding natural beauty, a resort-inspired poolside retreat, guest accommodations or dedicated spaces for entertaining, this generous homesite presents a rare opportunity to design without compromise. New construction also offers the confidence and peace of mind that comes with modern engineering standards and the latest building codes, allowing you to create a home that is both beautiful and resilient. From your private dock, launch a paddleboard, kayak or small boat and explore the winding waterways that make Sanibel one of Florida’s most treasured island destinations. Spend your mornings gliding through quiet mangrove tunnels, your afternoons observing dolphins, manatees and shorebirds and your evenings enjoying the spectacular colors of the Gulf sky reflected across the bayou’s calm waters. Opportunities of this caliber are increasingly rare: a nearly one-acre waterfront homesite, thoughtfully prepared for development and surrounded by protected natural beauty. Here, the setting is inspiring, the possibilities are extraordinary and the lifestyle is unmistakably Sanibel.

5809 Sanibel Captiva RD, Sanibel

$4,995,000

2026022652 MLS

Rare opportunity to own three adjoining vacant lots on beautiful Sanibel Island being sold together for a combined 5.15 acres. This unique offering provides exceptional privacy, flexibility, and endless possibilities to create a luxury island estate, family compound, or investment retreat. All three parcels abut one another, offering a large contiguous homesite rarely available on Sanibel. Enjoy Gulf access for boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing, with the convenience of reaching open water right from your property. Located near Sanibel’s world-renowned beaches, you’ll be just minutes from white sand shores, breathtaking sunsets, dining, shopping, bike paths, and nature preserves. Whether you are seeking a private waterfront sanctuary or future development potential, this extraordinary property is a one-of-a-kind island opportunity.

6020 White Heron LN, Sanibel

$417,535

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 2026021167 MLS ⋅ Captains Walk BLDG.

Experience the best of island living in this beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo at Captains Walk on Sanibel’s desirable East End. This spacious, move-in ready home features a stunning new kitchen with modern appliances, new flooring throughout, and a bright, open layout designed for comfort and style. Located on a navigable canal just moments from Sanibel’s famous shell-strewn beaches, you’ll enjoy the perfect blend of waterfront tranquility and coastal convenience. Take a short stroll to the beach, relax in the island sunshine, and embrace the carefree lifestyle Sanibel is known for. Pet lovers will appreciate that Captains Walk allows up to two large dogs — a rare find on the island. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence or the perfect getaway, this exceptional condo is ready to welcome you home.

561 Periwinkle WAY Unit F3, Sanibel

$750,000

2026013411 MLS

Stunning, private lot directly on Sanibel's majestic Clam Bayou! At nearly 3/4 acre, this exceptional property offers privacy, tranquility, water and wildlife views, and plenty of space to built the home of your dreams. Explore the incredible bayou from your backyard... perfect for kayaks, canoes, and small boats. The beach is just a short paddle away by water (1/2 mile) or a short walk or bike ride along the shared use path (less than 1 mile). Sunsets over the bayou are just amazing...and the stargazing with no interfering lights is truly incredible. Beach, Bayou, stars, nature, wildlife, privacy and peaceful days and nights. This is your opportunity to experience the best of this sanctuary island in a brand new home. Imagine the possibilities!

5749 Sanibel Captiva RD, Sanibel

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