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Property Description
PRIVATE STAIRS FROM YOUR SCREENED LANAI TO THE BEACH! Casa Ybel makes resort living a luxurious reality. Experience an incredible stay with fabulous amenities and incredible beach and Gulf views! With a private staircase from your lanai to beach... this condo is incredibly desirable and accommodating. Unit 117 is an end unit, creating a bright and inviting living room with a well placed large window between the kitchen and dining area. The bedroom offers great privacy with the window at the exterior wall of the building instead of adjacent to the covered walkway. Beautiful natural light, privacy, and stairs to the beach from the lanai make this a spectacular unit and a unique opportunity. With exemplary rental income and amazing guest experience, this condo is perfect for your Sanibel vacations and will be well appreciated by renters looking for a magical stay on the island. Casa Ybel features a beautiful Gulf front pool area, the Coconuts Poolside Bar and Grill, and the acclaimed Thistle Lodge restaurant. The resort has received national recognition, including the Travel and Leisure article attached to this listing. Recent resort renovations include new roofs, HVAC, appliances, furnishings, cabinets and decor. The condo is essentially brand new! White shaker style cabinetry, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, lighted vanity mirrors, and crown molding in the bedroom are some of the upgrades that create this incredible resort-quality stay.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2255 W Gulf Dr #117
General
- Price: $475,000
- HOA FEE: $1,297/month
- Taxes: (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Bonita_Springs
- MLS ID: 225028712
- Updated: 3/2/2026
- Added to Site: 351 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Lease/Rent Term: 1
- Min. Lease (Days): 1
Interior
- Interior Features: Wired for Data
- Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator with Icemaker
- Furnishings: Turnkey
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Primary Bathroom: Dual Sinks
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 1
Other Rooms
- Dining Room: Dining - Living
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Beach Access, Pool, Internet Access, Pickleball, Playground, Restaurant, Tennis Court(s), Condo/Hotel
- Tennis: Yes
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detectors
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Screened Lanai/Porch
Parking
- Parking Features: Common, Guest, Paved
Location
- Area: SI01 - Sanibel Island
- County: Lee
- Subdivision: COTTAGE COLONY WEST CONDO
- Building Name: COTTAGE COLONY WEST CONDO
- Direction Faces: North
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Fees Include: Cable TV, Insurance, Internet, Irrigation Water, Maintenance Grounds, Manager, Rec Facilities, Repairs, Reserve, Sewer, Trash, Water
- Units Assoc/Comm: 40
- Management Type: On-Site
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
- Description/Design: Low Rise (1-3)
- Structure Type: Efficiency
- Exterior Const.: Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
- Common Walls: Corner, End Unit
- Windows: Impact Resistant, Impact Resistant Windows, Window Coverings
- Doors: Impact Resistant Doors
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Stories in Building: 2
- Square Feet: 827
- Sq. Ft. Source: Property Appraiser Office
- Living Area: 827 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1978
Lot Features
- Property View: Gulf
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.0869
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,785
- Lot Size Source: Property Appraiser Office
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Irrigation System: Central
- Lot Features: Zero Lot Line
- Lot Description: Zero Lot Line
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Gulf Frontage, On the Gulf Beach
- Canal Width: None
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $1,297
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Buyer Finance/Cash
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Condo
- Legal Description: COTTAGE COLONY WEST DESC OR 1311 PG 589 BLDG C UNIT 4 AKA UNIT 117
- Property ID: 35-46-22-T2-0140C.0040
- Section: 35
- Block: 140C
- Lot Number: 4
Listed by Pfeifer Realty Group LLC
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Schools
Schools serving 2255 W Gulf Dr #117
School District:Lee County School District, Fort Myers, FL
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
The Sanibel School 3840 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL 33957 | 6-8 | 3.1 mi |
Cypress Lake Middle School 8901 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33919 | 6-8 | 13.5 mi |
Cypress Lake High School 6750 Panther Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33919 | 9-12 | 13.3 mi |
South Fort Myers High School 14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, FL 33912 | 9-12 | 16 mi |
Fort Myers High School 2635 Cortez Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901 | 9-12 | 18.5 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 2255 W Gulf Dr #117
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/27/2025
Price Reduced
$475,000
-17.39%
MLS
3/18/2025
Listed
$575,000
-4.96%
MLS
8/21/2019
Sold
$605,000
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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 2255 W Gulf Dr #117
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,383
-2%
$98,152
—
2024
$1,407
-58%
$98,152
-58%
2023
$3,363
-52%
$232,826
-52%
2021
$6,974
-7%
$489,340
-13%
2022
$7,486
7%
$560,578
2%
2021
$6,974
-7%
$550,715
7%
2019
$7,463
5%
$512,763
7%
2018
$7,131
-4%
$479,655
-1%
2017
$7,408
—
$486,923
1%
2016
$7,397
8%
$482,926
12%
2015
$6,845
-6%
$430,100
-5%
2014
$7,315
-6%
$454,800
-4%
2013
$7,818
—
$476,100
—
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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2255 W Gulf Dr #117, Sanibel, FL 33957 (MLS# 225028712) is a Single Family property with 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom. 2255 W Gulf Dr #117 is currently listed for $475,000 and was received on March 18, 2025. Want to learn more about 2255 W Gulf Dr #117? 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.

