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$1,495,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,964 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 9 days ago
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Beautiful "Southwinds" location on Sanibel island! This absolutely perfect, custom beach home offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, private elevator, screen enclosed, heated pool, 2-car garage and is sold furnished. Incredible kitchen, Island with prep sink, top of the line appliances, custom cabinets and backsplash. Dining area opens to a spacious screen enclosed porch with stairs down to the pool, BBQ area and a fenced dog run. Great room with vaulted ceilings, tile plank floors and plantation shutters throughout with a split floor plan. Primary suite has sliders that open to the screened lanai. Primary bathroom with double sinks, glass walk in shower and a walk-in closet. Impact windows, doors and garage doors. Metal roof and Hard I Board siding. Lush island landscaping, irrigation system, shell pathways and outdoor shower. Just a short stroll to the beach, spectacular sunset walks and some of the World's Best shelling.

Full Property Details for 243 Southwinds Dr

General

  • Price: $1,495,000
  • Taxes: (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Bonita_Springs
  • MLS ID: 2025025758
  • Updated: 1/7/2026
  • Added to Site: 25 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Lease/Rent Term: 30
  • Min. Lease (Days): 30

Interior

  • Interior Features: Elevator, Great Room, Split Bedrooms, Guest Bath, Guest Room, Built-In Cabinets, Entrance Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Volume Ceiling
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator with Icemaker, Self-Cleaning Oven, Washer
  • Furnished: Yes
  • Furnishings: Furnished
  • Flooring: Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Dual Sinks, Shower Only

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

  • Kitchen: Kitchen Island
  • Dining Room: Dining - Living
  • Laundry: Sink

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: Beach Access, Non-Gated
  • Pool: Yes
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Equipment Stays, Electric Heat
  • Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s), Smoke Detectors

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower, Automatic Sprinkler
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Screened Lanai/Porch, Deck

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: 2+ Spaces, Driveway Paved, Garage Door Opener, Attached

Location

  • Area: SI01 - Sanibel Island
  • County: Lee
  • Subdivision: SOUTHWINDS ESTATES
  • Building Name: SOUTHWINDS ESTATES
  • Direction Faces: Southwest

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Management Type: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Electric
  • Heating Type: Central Electric

Utilities

  • Gas: Propane
  • Sewer: Central
  • Water: Central
  • Cable Available: Yes
  • Utility Description: Propane, Cable Available, Natural Gas Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Florida, Stilts
  • Description/Design: Single Family Residence
  • Exterior Const.: Elevated, Piling, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Metal
  • Windows: Single Hung, Impact Resistant Windows
  • Doors: Impact Resistant Doors
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Stories in Building: 1
  • Square Feet: 1,964
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Property Appraiser Office
  • Living Area: 1,964 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1986

Lot Features

  • Property View: Landscaped Area
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.5289
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 23,038
  • Lot Size Source: Property Appraiser Office
  • Lot Dimensions: 200 x 200 x 100 x 140
  • Frontage: Private Road
  • Frontage Feet: 200
  • Irrigation System: Central
  • Lot Features: Oversize
  • Lot Description: Oversize

Water Features

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

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Terms: Buyer Finance/Cash

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Single Family
  • Legal Description: PARL IN E 240 FT GOVT LOT 2 IN OR 1603 PG 0424
  • Property ID: 36-46-22-T1-00005.0130
  • Section: 36
  • Block: 5
  • Lot Number: 2

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Schools serving 243 Southwinds Dr

School District:Lee County School District, Fort Myers, FL
NameGradesDistance
The Sanibel School
3840 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL 33957
6-83.3 mi
Cypress Lake High School
6750 Panther Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33919
9-1213 mi
South Fort Myers High School
14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, FL 33912
9-1215.7 mi
Estero High School
21900 River Ranch Road, Estero, FL 33928
9-1216.8 mi
Fort Myers High School
2635 Cortez Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901
9-1218.2 mi
Bonita Springs High School
25592 Imperial Parkway, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
9-1219 mi
Dunbar High School
3800 Edison Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33916
9-1220.2 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 243 Southwinds Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/23/2025
Listed
$1,495,000
82.32%
MLS
3/23/2017
Sold
$820,000
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Tax History for 243 Southwinds Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$14,462
1%
$1,154,706
—
2024
$14,286
41%
$1,154,798
71%
2023
$10,115
6%
$675,725
4%
2021
$9,583
-17%
$648,559
-33%
2022
$11,514
20%
$963,928
57%
2021
$9,583
-1%
$612,089
-3%
2018
$9,720
-3%
$633,902
-2%
2017
$10,041
7%
$644,382
3%
2019
$9,424
2%
$626,618
8%
2016
$9,276
3%
$580,698
5%
2015
$9,002
6%
$550,798
4%
2014
$8,510
11%
$530,182
17%
2013
$7,685
—
$451,489
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243 Southwinds Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957 (MLS# 2025025758) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 243 Southwinds Dr is currently listed for $1,495,000 and was received on December 23, 2025. Want to learn more about 243 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.

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