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Property Description
Welcome to Mermaid Cottage, a charming elevated 3BR/2BA pool home in Sanibel's Gumbo Limbo neighborhood. This is the best-priced elevated pool home currently on the market in Gumbo Limbo, offering exceptional value in a family-friendly community - a rare opportunity to own a Sanibel home well below the island's median price. Surrounded by lush native landscaping on over 1/2-acre, this beach retreat features light-filled living spaces, a spacious enclosed Florida room, relaxing porch areas, and a sparkling pool with patio area-ideal for laid-back island living or entertaining. This well-maintained property offers a perfect blend of island charm and modern comfort, ideal as a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity. Most recent updates include a new A/C system and new pool equipment in 2023. The roof was replaced in 2018, water heater in 2017. The current flood insurance policy is transferable. Gumbo Limbo is a serene enclave of island-style homes and lakes. Zoned for The Sanibel School, a top-rated K-8 public school. Just a short drive or bike ride to world-renowned beaches, nature preserves, local shops, and dining, Mermaid Cottage invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and live the Sanibel dream!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1674 Bunting Ln
General
- Price: $649,000
- HOA FEE: $23/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: (2024)
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Bonita_Springs
- MLS ID: 225058805
- Updated: 12/22/2025
- Added to Site: 204 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Lease/Rent Term: 28
- Min. Lease (Days): 28
Interior
- Interior Features: Great Room, Guest Room, Home Office, Built-In Cabinets, Wired for Data, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator with Icemaker, Washer
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Primary Bathroom: Combo Tub And Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Walk-In Pantry
- Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining - Family, Dining - Living, Formal
- Laundry: Inside
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None, Non-Gated
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground, Concrete, Equipment Stays
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s), Smoke Detectors
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Glass Porch, Open Porch/Lanai, Deck, Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Covered Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: 2+ Spaces, Driveway Unpaved, Under Bldg Open, Attached
Location
- Area: SI01 - Sanibel Island
- County: Lee
- Subdivision: GUMBO LIMBO
- Building Name: GUMBO LIMBO
- Driving Directions: From Causeway Blvd., bear right onto Periwinkle Way. Proceed on Periwinkle Way for 1.1 miles, then turn right on Dixie Beach Blvd. In 800 feet, turn left on Bunting Lane. Proceed on Bunting Lane for 0.4 miles to 1674 Bunting Lane (home is on left).
- Direction Faces: North
School Information
- Elementary School: THE SANIBEL SCHOOL/SCHOOL CHOICE
- Middle School: THE SANIBEL SCHOOL/SCHOOL CHOICE
- High School: SCHOOL CHOICE
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
- Units Assoc/Comm: 1
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Management Type: None
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Electric
- Heating Type: Central Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Central
- Water: Central
- Cable Available: Yes
- Utility Description: Cable Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Stilts
- Description/Design: Single Family Residence
- Exterior Const.: Elevated, Piling, Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
- Windows: Casement
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Stories in Building: 1
- Square Feet: 1,760
- Sq. Ft. Source: Property Appraiser Office
- Living Area: 1,760 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1985
Lot Features
- Property View: Preserve
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.588
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 25,613
- Lot Size Source: Property Appraiser Office
- Lot Dimensions: 170 x 172 x 150 x 150
- Frontage: Public Road
- Frontage Feet: 170
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Irrigation System: None
- Lot Features: Regular
- Lot Description: Regular
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: None
- Canal Width: None
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $275
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Buyer Finance/Cash
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Single Family
- Legal Description: GUMBO LIMBO UNREC BLK A LOT 17 AS DESC IN OR 1294 PG 917
- Property ID: 24-46-22-T3-0010A.0170
- Section: 24
- Block: A
- Lot Number: 17
Listed by VIP Realty Group Inc and VIP Realty Group, Inc.
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Schools
Schools serving 1674 Bunting Ln
School District:Lee County School District, Fort Myers, FL
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
The Sanibel School 3840 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL 33957 | 6-8 | 3.4 mi |
Cypress Lake Middle School 8901 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33919 | 6-8 | 12.1 mi |
Cypress Lake High School 6750 Panther Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33919 | 9-12 | 12 mi |
South Fort Myers High School 14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, FL 33912 | 9-12 | 14.8 mi |
Fort Myers High School 2635 Cortez Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901 | 9-12 | 17.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1674 Bunting Ln
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/27/2025
Listed
$649,000
23.62%
MLS
3/02/2015
Sold
$525,000
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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 1674 Bunting Ln
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,465
-5%
$499,942
3%
2024
$6,830
3%
$485,852
3%
2023
$6,600
6%
$471,701
5%
2021
$6,198
1%
$449,041
-2%
2022
$6,167
-1%
$457,962
4%
2021
$6,198
-3%
$438,484
-2%
2018
$6,419
1%
$445,903
-1%
2019
$6,341
-1%
$448,970
3%
2017
$6,415
1%
$436,732
2%
2016
$6,382
-11%
$427,749
-1%
2015
$7,155
3%
$432,100
4%
2014
$6,954
7%
$415,312
10%
2013
$6,471
—
$377,500
—
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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1674 Bunting Ln, Sanibel, FL 33957 (MLS# 225058805) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1674 Bunting Ln is currently listed for $649,000 and was received on June 27, 2025. Want to learn more about 1674 Bunting Ln? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Sanibel? You can browse all Sanibel real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

