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  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,232 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 2 days ago
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Great Opportunity! Beautiful Island Beach Home now available! Turnkey, Stilt, Beach House with a FANTASTIC South - Gulf Side - Island Location and Situated on a Prime High and Dry Lot with Tropical Views. Easy Beach Access - Located in the Captiva Dunes Neighborhood and just a Very Short Walk or a Golf Cart Drive to the Wide, Sugar Sand, "Sunset Beach" known for Unbelievable Sunsets, Fishing, Shelling, Swimming, and Sand Bar(s). Bright and Open Great Room Floor Plan with Gorgeous Green Tropical Views! Two Bedrooms, One and a Half Baths. Turnkey Furnished with Lovely Furnishings, Fixtures, Window Coverings etc. Nice Kitchen with Long Breakfast Bar, Courian Countertops, Recess Lighting, All Appliances in Place and a Gas Range! Welcoming Main Bedroom with Large Closet. Main Bath with Hallway Access, Large Tiled Shower and Vanity with Courian Countertop. Current Half Bath with Wash Sink, Plenty of Built in Cabinetry and Countertops, and Full Sized Stacked Washer and Dryer optional Second Full Bath Set Up if Desired. Fabulous, Large, Inground, Aluminum Fenced, Salt Water Heated Pool with Built In Seating Shelves and Large Brick Paver Decking Surround. Plenty of Under House Area Entertaining Areas. Ready for your Outdoor Bath, Shower and/or Changing Enclosure and Outdoor Bar and/or Kitchen. Other Features Include: All Young/Recent - 2024 White Metal Standing Seem Roof, 2023 HVAC, 2025 Exterior Paint, and 2023 Whole House Reverse Osmosis System! Hurricane Impact Windows and Doors and Hardie-board Siding! Tile Throughout. Expansive and Desirable, Front Screened Balcony with Sliders, Fan, Recess Lighting and Tropical Landscape Views! Attached Ground Level Garage. Great Property Layout with Large Left Side Yard to Enjoy in Addition to the Pool Area. Thoughtfully placed Back Yard Septic. This is a Private Pool Home with No Memberships or HOA Fees to Assume! This Home has a Great Rental History with Many Repeat Annual Renters and it is Professionally Managed. This Island Beach House also has Over 150 - ALL Five Star Reviews. Additional Prime Surrounding Lots may be available to the buyer(s) of this home for purchase. They are located across from and to the left of the property. This Home is Simply A Must See!

Full Property Details for 4481 Butterfly Shell Dr

General

  • Price: $1,079,000
  • Taxes: (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Bonita_Springs
  • MLS ID: 2026029804
  • Updated: 7/11/2026
  • Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Great Room, Guest Room, Bar, Built-In Cabinets, Wired for Data, Volume Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Water Treatment (Owned), Range, Refrigerator with Icemaker, Reverse Osmosis, Washer
  • Furnishings: Turnkey
  • Flooring: Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Shower Only

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Primary Bedroom: Master BR Sitting Area

Other Rooms

  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining - Living
  • Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup, Inside, Sink

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: Non-Gated
  • Pool: Yes
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Fiberglass, Electric Heat, Salt Water
  • Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s), Smoke Detectors

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Gas Grill, Screened Balcony, Storage
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Carports: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Covered Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Driveway Unpaved, Golf Cart Garage, Under Bldg Open, Attached, Attached Carport

Location

  • Area: CI02 - Upper Captiva Island
  • County: Lee
  • Subdivision: NORTH CAPTIVA DUNES
  • Building Name: UPPER CAPTIVA
  • Driving Directions: Take Ferry or Boat to North Captiva Island. House is located on Butterfly Shell Drive. Left hand side approx 9 lots from the Ocean/Gulf/Beach.
  • Direction Faces: North

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

  • Gas: Propane
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
  • Water: Reverse Osmosis - Entire House, Well
  • Cable Available: Yes
  • Utility Description: Propane, Cable Available, Natural Gas Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Stilts
  • Description/Design: Single Family Residence
  • Exterior Const.: Elevated, Piling, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Metal
  • Windows: Single Hung, Sliding, Impact Resistant Windows, Window Coverings
  • Doors: Impact Resistant Doors
  • Entry Floor Number: 1
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Stories in Building: 1
  • Square Feet: 1,232
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Property Appraiser Office
  • Living Area: 1,232 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 2008

Lot Features

  • Property View: Landscaped Area
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.2017
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,786
  • Lot Size Source: Property Appraiser Office
  • Street/Road Desc.: Dirt
  • Irrigation System: Well
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Zoning: RS-1
  • Lot Description: Regular

Water Features

  • Water Front Desc.: None
  • Canal Width: None

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Buyer Finance/Cash

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Single Family
  • Legal Description: PARL IN S 1/2 GOVT LOT 3 PER OR 1714 PG 3728 LOT 34 UN 2 N CAPTIVA DUNES
  • Property ID: 05-45-21-08-00000.0340
  • Section: 5
  • Lot Number: 3

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Schools serving 4481 Butterfly Shell Dr

School District:Lee County School District, Fort Myers, FL
NameGradesDistance
The Sanibel School
3840 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL 33957
6-812 mi
Cypress Lake High School
6750 Panther Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33919
9-1220.1 mi
Fort Myers High School
2635 Cortez Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901
9-1221.4 mi
South Fort Myers High School
14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, FL 33912
9-1223.4 mi
Dunbar High School
3800 Edison Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33916
9-1224.1 mi
Estero High School
21900 River Ranch Road, Estero, FL 33928
9-1228.8 mi
Bonita Springs High School
25592 Imperial Parkway, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
9-1232.1 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

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Details
Price
Change
Source
7/11/2026
Listed
$1,079,000
226.97%
MLS
11/22/2016
Sold
$330,000
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Tax History for 4481 Butterfly Shell Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$9,506
6%
$528,677
-38%
2024
$8,968
4%
$852,283
19%
2023
$8,632
35%
$718,864
99%
2021
$6,376
-15%
$361,094
-36%
2022
$7,497
18%
$563,709
71%
2021
$6,376
14%
$330,270
5%
2018
$5,601
4%
$314,120
10%
2017
$5,381
-9%
$286,671
-17%
2019
$5,938
27%
$345,609
42%
2016
$4,669
-4%
$243,739
-2%
2015
$4,870
17%
$248,610
-1%
2014
$4,178
13%
$250,603
20%
2013
$3,699
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$208,194
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4481 Butterfly Shell Dr, Captiva, FL 33924 (MLS# 2026029804) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 4481 Butterfly Shell Dr is currently listed for $1,079,000 and was received on July 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 4481 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.

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