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Property Description
Introducing the Gorgeous Brand "Waid N Sea" Beach House! Located on the Barrier Island of North Captiva. This Special 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath Beach Home with Private, Heated, Salt Water Pool Home! Fantastic Vacation Rental Bookings and Full Licensed Property Management already in place! This Superb Beach House is located only steps to the Ocean on the most desirable High and Dry Side of the Island. It is approximately 500 Feet from the Best Island Beach "Butterfly Beach" which offers White Sugar Powdered Sand, Amazing Gulf Ocean Views and Wildlife, and World Class Fishing and Shelling. You will find no cars here in paradise as transportation is only by foot, bike, or golf carts. Unspoiled and Unrushed with Beauty all around you, North Captiva Island and "Waid N Sea" offers you an Amazing Vacation Destination. Waid N Sea's interior is amenity packed with all of the comforts of home! The Island's Beauty, Native Wildlife and Sea Life, State Preserve, Water Sports, World Class Shelling, and Fishing Await! The Unforgettable Sunsets will take your Breath Away! Some Features Include: Soaring Ceiling, Great Room Floor Plan, High End Finishes, Recess Lighting, High Speed Wi-Fi, Under Stair Storage, Large Beautiful Kitchen with Island, Wonderful Entertaining and Dining Areas Inside and Out, Private Salt Water Heated Inground Pool, Large Paver Pool Area, Outdoor Shower, Huge Ground Level Bar with Built In Grill and TV, Attached Garage, Lots of Carport Parking, Huge Front Screened Balcony and Open Back Balcony off of the Amazing 2nd Story Loft Main Suite with Full Bath.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4470 Butterfly Shell Dr
General
- Price: $1,254,500
- Taxes: (2025)
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Bonita_Springs
- MLS ID: 2026015199
- Updated: 3/31/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Family Room, Guest Bath, Guest Room, Loft, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Volume Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Wine Cooler, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Primary Bathroom: Dual Sinks, Shower Only
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Two Master Suites, Master BR Upstairs
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Kitchen Island
- Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup, Inside
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Boating, Non-Gated
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground, Fiberglass, Electric Heat, Salt Water
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Gas Grill, Grill - Other, Balcony, Screened Balcony, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Carports: Yes
- Carport Spaces: 3
- Covered Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached, Attached Carport
Location
- Area: CI02 - Upper Captiva Island
- County: Lee
- Subdivision: NORTH CAPTIVA DUNES
- Building Name: UPPER CAPTIVA
- Driving Directions: Ferry or boat to North Captiva Island.
- Direction Faces: Southwest
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
- Units Assoc/Comm: 1
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Management Type: Professional
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Electric
- Heating Type: Central Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Cable Available: Yes
- Utility Description: Cable Available
Structural Information
- Description/Design: Single Family Residence
- Exterior Const.: Elevated, Piling
- Roof: Metal
- Windows: Single Hung, Sliding, Impact Resistant Windows, Window Coverings
- Doors: Impact Resistant Doors
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Stories in Building: 1
- Square Feet: 1,601
- Sq. Ft. Source: Property Appraiser Office
- Living Area: 1,601 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2022
Lot Features
- Property View: Landscaped Area
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.202
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,799
- Lot Size Source: Property Appraiser Office
- Irrigation System: Other
- Lot Features: Regular
- Zoning: RS-1
- Lot Description: Regular
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: None
- Canal Width: None
- Boat Dock Slip: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Buyer Finance/Cash
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Single Family
- Legal Description: N CAPTIVA DUNES UNREC UT 2 LT 8 DESC OR 1301 PG 0598
- Property ID: 05-45-21-08-00000.0080
- Section: 5
- Lot Number: 8
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Schools
Schools serving 4470 Butterfly Shell Dr
School District:Lee County School District, Fort Myers, FL
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
The Sanibel School 3840 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL 33957 | 6-8 | 12 mi |
Cypress Lake High School 6750 Panther Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33919 | 9-12 | 20.1 mi |
Fort Myers High School 2635 Cortez Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901 | 9-12 | 21.4 mi |
South Fort Myers High School 14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, FL 33912 | 9-12 | 23.4 mi |
Dunbar High School 3800 Edison Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33916 | 9-12 | 24.1 mi |
Estero High School 21900 River Ranch Road, Estero, FL 33928 | 9-12 | 28.8 mi |
Bonita Springs High School 25592 Imperial Parkway, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 | 9-12 | 32.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 4470 Butterfly Shell Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/31/2026
Listed
$1,254,500
1830%
MLS
12/19/2019
Sold
$65,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 4470 Butterfly Shell Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$12,838
-7%
$973,451
-25%
2024
$13,731
24%
$1,289,743
76%
2023
$11,049
1050%
$732,511
1365%
2021
$961
-33%
$50,000
-62%
2022
$1,438
50%
$132,500
107%
2021
$961
-15%
$64,000
10%
2019
$1,126
3%
$58,298
10%
2018
$1,098
—
$52,998
-11%
2017
$1,098
16%
$59,400
36%
2016
$949
-2%
$43,800
-5%
2015
$964
31%
$46,125
-8%
2014
$738
—
$50,150
-6%
2013
$740
—
$53,300
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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4470 Butterfly Shell Dr, Captiva, FL 33924 (MLS# 2026015199) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 4470 Butterfly Shell Dr is currently listed for $1,254,500 and was received on March 31, 2026. Want to learn more about 4470 Butterfly Shell Dr? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Captiva? You can browse all Captiva real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

