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Property Description
Very near beach ELEVATED pool home on quiet dead-end street. The home offers 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, with ample lower level storage. Large lot and deeded beach access. Metal roof, recent Hard-I-Board siding. Storm impact windows. Located close to many Sanibel amenities. Move right in or bring your contractor to make it your own.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 251 Southwinds Dr
General
- Price: $950,000
- Taxes: (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Bonita_Springs
- MLS ID: 2025015090
- Updated: 1/8/2026
- Added to Site: 94 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Lease/Rent Term: 30
- Min. Lease (Days): 30
Interior
- Interior Features: Split Bedrooms, Wired for Data, Closet Cabinets
- Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator/Freezer, Washer
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Primary Bathroom: Combo Tub And Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Dining Room: Dining - Family
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Beach Access, Internet Access, Non-Gated
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground, Concrete
- Spa: Yes
- Spa Description: In Ground, Concrete
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Open Porch/Lanai, Screened Lanai/Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Carports: Yes
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached, Attached Carport
Location
- Area: SI01 - Sanibel Island
- County: Lee
- Subdivision: SOUTHWINDS ESTATES
- Building Name: SOUTHWINDS ESTATES
- Direction Faces: East
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
- Units Assoc/Comm: 20
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Management Type: None
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Electric
- Heating Type: Central Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Central
- Water: Central
- Cable Available: Yes
- Utility Description: Cable Available
Structural Information
- Description/Design: Single Family Residence
- Exterior Const.: Elevated, Wood Frame
- Roof: Metal
- Windows: Impact Resistant, Impact Resistant Windows
- Doors: Impact Resistant Doors
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Stories in Building: 2
- Square Feet: 1,967
- Sq. Ft. Source: Property Appraiser Office
- Living Area: 1,967 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1981
Lot Features
- Property View: Landscaped Area
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.294
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 12,806
- Lot Size Source: Property Appraiser Office
- Lot Dimensions: 125 x 125 x 98 x 110
- Frontage Feet: 125
- Irrigation System: None
- Lot Features: Dead End
- Lot Description: Dead End
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: BEG 353 FT S OF NE COR G L 2 CONT S 125 FT TH W 98.73 FT TH NLY ALG C/L OF
- Property ID: 36-46-22-T1-00005.0150
- Section: 36
- Block: 5
- Lot Number: 15
Listed by John R. Wood Properties
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Schools
Schools serving 251 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 Middle School 8901 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33919 | 6-8 | 13.1 mi |
Cypress Lake High School 6750 Panther Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33919 | 9-12 | 12.9 mi |
South Fort Myers High School 14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, FL 33912 | 9-12 | 15.6 mi |
Fort Myers High School 2635 Cortez Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901 | 9-12 | 18.2 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 251 Southwinds Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/08/2026
Price Reduced
$950,000
-5%
MLS
10/15/2025
Listed
$1,000,000
300%
MLS
7/03/1997
Sold
$250,000
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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 251 Southwinds Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$7,188
-4%
$551,257
4%
2024
$7,478
6%
$531,681
6%
2023
$7,049
-3%
$502,936
-13%
2021
$7,300
2%
$577,180
15%
2022
$7,182
-2%
$501,160
4%
2021
$7,300
2%
$479,845
4%
2018
$7,138
—
$460,311
-2%
2019
$7,138
—
$469,057
4%
2017
$7,135
—
$450,843
2%
2016
$7,101
-2%
$441,570
-8%
2015
$7,219
—
$482,297
6%
2014
$7,223
—
$453,905
6%
2013
$7,250
—
$428,591
—
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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251 Southwinds Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957 (MLS# 2025015090) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 251 Southwinds Dr is currently listed for $950,000 and was received on October 15, 2025. Want to learn more about 251 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.

