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$24,950,000 -$2,050,000 (-7.59%) Price Reduced

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Single Family
6 Beds
6 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
10,183 Sq. Ft.
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Property Description

Set on 4.55 acres at the very end of West Gulf Drive, known as Sanibel's prestigious Gold Coast, on a private cul-de-sac, this extraordinary beachfront estate offers 245 ft of direct Beach & Gulf frontage, exceptional privacy, and a caliber of craftsmanship rarely seen anywhere in SWFL. Built without compromise, and running parallel to the sunset, allowing the home to capture Sanibel's legendary Gulf views & Sunsets. A rare legacy estate. Encompassing nearly 20,000 SF with 6 bedrooms, a private office, 6.5 baths, and white-sand beach & water views from every room. Grand in scale yet livable, conceived as a multigenerational coastal retreat, suited for intimate family life, extended guest stays, and entertaining. Professionally decorated & furnished, a reflection of craftsmanship. The great room is dramatic and refined, anchored by 3 custom Barlas Baylar chandeliers, a hand-carved Calacatta marble fireplace mantel, herringbone hickory floors, mahogany ceiling beams with integrated surround sound, and concealed air systems preserving clean architectural lines. A full-length illuminated bar with underlit crystal counters brings the ambiance of a private five-star lounge, while integrated Crestron & Lutron systems provide sophisticated control of lighting, media, comfort, and shade. A Chef's kitchen & separate service kitchen are outfitted with Thermador Pro Appliances, custom cabinetry, designer hardware, and a full butler's pantry, ideal for private chef service & entertaining. An elevator provides seamless access across levels, while a dumbwaiter offers discreet convenience for household needs. Custom hand-crafted doors highlight the home's attention to detail. Built to exceptional standards, the residence features a copper roof w/ matching copper gutters, $1.4M in Hartman windows & doors, and full hurricane shutters for an exceptional level of coastal protection. The Primary Wing offers 2 Gulf-front suites and office. The primary suite features a fireplace, private balcony overlooking the Gulf, direct beach access, a morning kitchen, advanced security features, and an exceptional bath w/ indoor & outdoor showers, a steam shower, an extraordinary walk-in wardrobe, dedicated laundry, Toto toilets in every bathroom. Guest accommodations are designed to provide comfort & privacy, including a 3rd-level suite with breathtaking views of Sanibel's celebrated sunsets. Beyond its principal living spaces, the home offers scale to have a private gym, spa, game room, and lifestyle spaces tailored to multigenerational living & extended guest stays. Outdoor living rivals a luxury resort, w/ a beachfront pool & spa, lap pool, outdoor kitchen, lounge pavilion with reclaimed wood & fireplace, and a beachside putting green. Additional lot separately available, offering the opportunity to expand or create a private compound. Framed by palms, Gulf breezes, and the sound of waves, this ultra-private residence is one of the most significant estates in Florida.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 4405 W Gulf Dr

General

Price: $24,950,000
Taxes: $168,918 (2025)
Status: Active
Type: Single Family
Source: Bonita_Springs
MLS ID: 2026012050
Updated: 5/27/2026
Added to Site: 65 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Elevator, Split Bedrooms, Great Room, Den - Study, Exercise Room, Family Room, Guest Bath, Guest Room, Home Office, Recreation Room, Bar, Built-In Cabinets, Wired for Data, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet Cabinets, Coffered Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Volume Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Pantry, Wired for Sound, Tray Ceiling(s), Custom Mirrors, Exclusions, Entrance Foyer
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Outside
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Wine Cooler, Refrigerator/Freezer, Trash Compactor, Wall Oven, Ice Maker, Microwave, Pot Filler, Range, Refrigerator
Furnishings: Negotiable
Flooring: Tile, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 7
Full Bathrooms: 6
Half Bathrooms: 1
Primary Bathroom: 2 Masters, Bidet, Dual Sinks, Multiple Shower Heads, See Remarks, Separate Tub And Shower

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 6
Primary Bedroom: Master BR Sitting Area, Two Master Suites, Master BR Ground, Master B

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Built-In Desk, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-In Pantry
Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining - Living, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal
Laundry: Inside, Sink

Additional Information

Shared Amenities: Private Beach, Beach Access, Fitness Center, None, Putting Green, Non-Gated
Pool: Yes
Private Pool: Yes
Pool Description: Community Lap Pool, In Ground, Concrete, Custom Upgrades, Equipment Stays, Gas Heat, Lap, Pool Bath, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure
Spa: Yes
Spa Description: In Ground, Concrete, Equipment Stays, Heated (Gas), Pool Bath, Integrated with Pool, Screened
Security/Safety: Safe, Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Smoke Detectors
Equipment: Generator, Home Automation

Exterior

Exterior Features: Balcony, Screened Balcony, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower, Storage, Water Display
Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio, Screened Lanai/Porch, Open Porch/Lanai, Deck

Parking

Garage: Yes
Attached garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 4
Covered Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Driveway Paved, Golf Cart Garage, Paved, Garage Door Opener, Attached

Location

Area: SI01 - Sanibel Island
County: Lee
Subdivision: METES AND BOUNDS
Building Name: METES AND BOUNDS
Direction Faces: Northeast

School Information

Elementary School: THE SANIBEL SCHOOL
Middle School: THE SANIBEL SCHOOL
High School: BUYER'S CHOICE

Community

Pets Allowed: Yes
Management Type: None

Heating & Cooling

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

Utilities

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

Structural Information

Description/Design: Single Family Residence
Exterior Const.: Concrete Block, Elevated, Piling, Stone
Roof: Metal, Rolled/Hot Mop
Windows: Casement, Impact Resistant, Sliding, Transom, Impact Resistant Windows, Shutters Electric, Decorative Shutters, Window Coverings
Doors: Impact Resistant Doors, Zero/Corner Door Sliders, French Doors
Stories/Levels: 2
Stories in Building: 2
Square Feet: 10,183
Sq. Ft. Source: Property Appraiser Office
Living Area: 10,183 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 2017

Additional Structures

Other Structures: Guest House

Lot Features

Property View: Golf Course, Gulf, Landscaped Area, Water, Water Feature
Lot Size (Acres): 4.55
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 198,198
Lot Size Source: Property Appraiser Office
Lot Dimensions: 211 x 245 x 440 x 386
Frontage Feet: 211
Street/Road Desc.: Paved
Fence: Yes
Irrigation System: Central
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Dead End, Oversize
Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Dead End, Oversize
Fencing (Description): Fenced

Water Features

Water Front: Yes
Gulf Access: Yes
Water Front Desc.: No Bridge(s)/Water Direct, Gulf Frontage, On the Gulf Beach
Canal Width: None

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $168,918
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Buyer Finance/Cash

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Single Family
Legal Description: PARL IN GOVT LOT 2 DESC OR 323 PG 447 + OR360 PG0059 + VAC R/W OR2061/881 +OR 3052 PG 4107 AKA TRACT A
Property ID: 29-46-22-T1-00006.0040
Section: 29
Block: 6
Lot Number: 2

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Schools

Schools serving 4405 W Gulf 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	1 mi
Cypress Lake High School 6750 Panther Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33919	9-12	15.8 mi
South Fort Myers High School 14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, FL 33912	9-12	18.8 mi
Fort Myers High School 2635 Cortez Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901	9-12	20.3 mi
Estero High School 21900 River Ranch Road, Estero, FL 33928	9-12	20.8 mi
Dunbar High School 3800 Edison Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33916	9-12	22.6 mi
Bonita Springs High School 25592 Imperial Parkway, Bonita Springs, FL 34135	9-12	23 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 4405 W Gulf Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

5/27/2026

Price Reduced

$24,950,000

-7.59%

MLS

3/23/2026

Listed

$27,000,000

718.18%

MLS

2/08/2012

Sold

$3,300,000

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Tax History

Tax History for 4405 W Gulf Dr

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2025

$168,918

$10,023,200

-17%

2024

$163,647

-24%

$12,016,095

-24%

2023

$216,209

78%

$15,755,760

77%

2021

$121,670

-33%

$8,892,088

-33%

2022

$181,615

49%

$13,281,506

57%

2021

$121,670

-1%

$8,447,008

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2019

$122,662

—

$8,458,543

2018

$122,944

237%

$8,300,827

246%

2017

$36,456

-2%

$2,400,000

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2016

$37,100

-2%

$2,400,000

2015

$37,668

—

$2,370,816

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2014

$37,647

$2,370,816

11%

2013

$35,380

—

$2,139,464

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4405 W Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957 (MLS# 2026012050) is a Single Family property with 6 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 4405 W Gulf Dr is currently listed for $24,950,000 and was received on March 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 4405 W Gulf 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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