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Property Description
Classic Sanibel charm with a fresh, playful spirit-just four lots from the beach. This meticulously maintained, beautifully furnished three-bedroom, two-bath home captures the island's personality with tasteful coastal décor, pink flamingo wallpaper, and thoughtfully updated touches. An oversized enclosed porch offers plenty of room to gather, unwind, and enjoy island life, while a petite private pool provides the perfect place for a refreshing dip. An oversized two-car garage and plenty of outdoor seating area add to the home's appeal. Tucked along a private road in a central Sanibel location, this inviting home comes fully furnished and ready to enjoy. Whether you're looking for a full-time island residence, a beach retreat, or a property with rental potential, this charming home makes it easy to feel right at home.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 198 Southwinds Dr
General
- Price: $1,295,000
- Taxes: (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Bonita_Springs
- MLS ID: 2026045106
- Updated: Today (10/27/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Rental Information
- Lease/Rent Term: 28
- Min. Lease (Days): 28
Interior
- Interior Features: Great Room, Guest Bath, Guest Room, Built-In Cabinets, Wired for Data, Closet Cabinets
- Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator with Icemaker, Washer
- Furnishings: Turnkey
- Flooring: Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Primary Bathroom: Shower Only
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining - Living
- Laundry: Inside
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Beach Access, Non-Gated
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s), Smoke Detectors
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Courtyard, Storage
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Screened Lanai/Porch, Deck
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: 2+ Spaces, Garage Door Opener, Attached
Location
- Area: SI01 - Sanibel Island
- County: Lee
- Subdivision: SOUTHWINDS ESTATES
- Building Name: SOUTHWINDS ESTATES
- Direction Faces: East
School Information
- Elementary School: SCHOOL OF CHOICE
- Middle School: SCHOOL OF CHOICE
- High School: SCHOOL OF CHOICE
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Fees Include: Street Maintenance
- Units Assoc/Comm: 1
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Management Type: Residents
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Electric
- Heating Type: Central Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Assessment Paid, Central
- Water: Assessment Paid, Central
- Cable Available: Yes
- Utility Description: Cable Available
Structural Information
- Description/Design: Single Family Residence
- Exterior Const.: Elevated, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Metal
- Windows: Impact Resistant, Impact Resistant Windows, Window Coverings
- Doors: Impact Resistant Doors
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Stories in Building: 1
- Square Feet: 1,632
- Sq. Ft. Source: Property Appraiser Office
- Living Area: 1,632 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1977
Lot Features
- Property View: Landscaped Area, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.263
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 11,456
- Lot Size Source: Property Appraiser Office
- Lot Dimensions: 101 x 100 x 119 x 110
- Frontage: Private Road
- Frontage Feet: 101
- Street/Road Desc.: Gravel
- Irrigation System: None
- Lot Features: Across From Beach Access, Regular
- Trees/Vegetation: Fruit Trees
- Lot Description: Across From Beach Access, Regular
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: None
- Canal Width: None
Financial Considerations
- Other Assoc Fees: $250
- Other Fee Freq.: Annually
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Buyer Finance/Cash, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Single Family
- Legal Description: BEG 1078.60 FT E + 842 FT S OF NW COR SEC 36 TH S 100 FT E 119.0 FT TO C/L
- Property ID: 36-46-22-T1-00005.0050
- Section: 36
- Block: 5
- Lot Number: 5
Listed by Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.
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Schools
Schools serving 198 Southwinds 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 | 3.3 mi |
Cypress Lake High School 6750 Panther Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33919 | 9-12 | 13 mi |
South Fort Myers High School 14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, FL 33912 | 9-12 | 15.7 mi |
Estero High School 21900 River Ranch Road, Estero, FL 33928 | 9-12 | 16.9 mi |
Fort Myers High School 2635 Cortez Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901 | 9-12 | 18.3 mi |
Bonita Springs High School 25592 Imperial Parkway, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 | 9-12 | 19 mi |
Dunbar High School 3800 Edison Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33916 | 9-12 | 20.3 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 198 Southwinds Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/27/2026
Listed
$1,295,000
8.82%
MLS
3/20/2024
Sold
$1,190,000
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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 198 Southwinds Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$10,643
—
$723,323
-4%
2025
$10,643
13%
$756,530
21%
2024
$9,387
-24%
$625,925
-47%
2023
$12,396
71%
$1,182,981
144%
2021
$7,250
-24%
$484,513
-41%
2022
$9,564
32%
$827,361
79%
2021
$7,250
5%
$462,699
2%
2019
$6,902
-3%
$453,013
-1%
2018
$7,108
-3%
$457,848
-3%
2017
$7,320
8%
$472,389
10%
2016
$6,800
9%
$430,123
15%
2015
$6,249
2%
$375,096
2%
2014
$6,121
8%
$367,500
12%
2013
$5,647
—
$327,298
—
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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198 Southwinds Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957 (MLS# 2026045106) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 198 Southwinds Dr is currently listed for $1,295,000 and was received on October 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 198 Southwinds Dr? 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.

