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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 3,171 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 1 hour ago
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Welcome to 896 Limpet Drive, ideally positioned on a wide canal in Sanibel's highly desirable east-end boating community of Shell Harbor. This property offers direct Gulf access with no bridges, placing world-class fishing, cruising, and island hopping just minutes from your dock. Whether you're heading out for a sunset cruise or a day offshore, the location provides exceptional boating flexibility right from your backyard. The home features a spacious layout with soaring ceilings, generous living areas, and an open kitchen designed for easy flow and entertaining. The primary suite enjoys elevated privacy along with tranquil water views and access to outdoor living space overlooking the pool area. A new roof adds significant value and peace of mind, providing a strong foundation as you personalize and enhance the interior spaces to your taste. Situated in Shell Harbor, owners enjoy one of Sanibel's most sought-after waterfront neighborhoods along with convenient beach access. With its direct Gulf access, wide canal setting, and premier east-end location, this property presents a rare opportunity to create your ideal coastal retreat and embrace the very best of the Florida boating lifestyle.

Full Property Details for 896 Limpet Dr

General

  • Price: $2,595,000
  • HOA FEE: $8/month
  • HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
  • Taxes: $12,629 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Bonita_Springs
  • MLS ID: 2026008983
  • Updated: Today (2/20/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Rental Information

  • Lease/Rent Term: 28
  • Min. Lease (Days): 28

Interior

  • Interior Features: Split Bedrooms, Family Room, Loft, Wired for Data, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator with Icemaker, Wall Oven, Wine Cooler
  • Furnishings: Unfurnished
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Primary Bathroom: Dual Sinks, Separate Tub And Shower

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining - Living, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Laundry: Inside, Sink

Additional Information

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

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Dock, Boat Lift, Captain's Walk, Composite Dock, Elec Avail at dock, Water Avail at Dock, Balcony, Outdoor Shower, Automatic Sprinkler
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Screened Lanai/Porch, Patio

Parking

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

Location

  • Area: SI01 - Sanibel Island
  • County: Lee
  • Subdivision: SHELL HARBOR
  • Building Name: SHELL HARBOR
  • Driving Directions: USE GPS
  • Direction Faces: East

Community

  • Association: Yes
  • Assoc. Fees Include: Legal/Accounting, Manager, Rec Facilities, Reserve
  • Units Assoc/Comm: 1
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Management Type: Professional

Heating & Cooling

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Central
  • Water: Central
  • Cable Available: Yes
  • Utility Description: Cable Available

Structural Information

  • Description/Design: Single Family Residence
  • Exterior Const.: Concrete Block, Stucco
  • Roof: Tile
  • Windows: Sliding
  • Doors: French Doors
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Stories in Building: 2
  • Square Feet: 3,171
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Property Appraiser Office
  • Living Area: 3,171 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1977

Lot Features

  • Property View: Canal
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.306
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 13,329
  • Lot Size Source: Property Appraiser Office
  • Lot Dimensions: 94 x 93 x 143 x 142
  • Frontage: Cul-De-Sac
  • Frontage Feet: 94
  • Street/Road Desc.: Paved
  • Irrigation System: Central
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Regular
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Regular

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Gulf Access: Yes
  • Water Front Desc.: Canal Front, Navigable Water, Seawall
  • Canal Width: Canal Width 121-150
  • Boat Dock Slip: Yes

Financial Considerations

  • Association Fee: $100
  • Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
  • Tax Amount: $12,629
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Buyer Finance/Cash

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Single Family
  • Legal Description: SHELL HARBOR 3RD ADDN PB 25 PG 82 LOT 5
  • Property ID: 20-46-23-T1-00100.0050
  • Section: 20
  • Block: 100
  • Lot Number: 5

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Schools serving 896 Limpet Dr

School District:Lee County School District, Fort Myers, FL
NameGradesDistance
The Sanibel School
3840 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL 33957
6-85 mi
Cypress Lake High School
6750 Panther Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33919
9-1210.4 mi
South Fort Myers High School
14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, FL 33912
9-1213.1 mi
Estero High School
21900 River Ranch Road, Estero, FL 33928
9-1215 mi
Fort Myers High School
2635 Cortez Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901
9-1215.7 mi
Bonita Springs High School
25592 Imperial Parkway, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
9-1217.5 mi
Dunbar High School
3800 Edison Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33916
9-1217.7 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 896 Limpet Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/20/2026
Listed
$2,595,000
52.65%
MLS
10/30/2023
Sold
$1,700,000
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Tax History for 896 Limpet Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$12,468
-33%
$884,974
-31%
2024
$18,732
-55%
$1,277,554
-56%
2023
$41,756
143%
$2,874,370
128%
2022
$17,174
-1%
$1,261,655
-15%
2021
$17,333
—
$1,483,735
23%
2021
$17,333
2%
$1,207,996
4%
2018
$17,015
—
$1,158,819
-2%
2019
$17,009
—
$1,180,837
4%
2017
$17,036
—
$1,134,984
2%
2016
$16,974
2%
$1,111,640
-8%
2015
$16,594
—
$1,204,086
2%
2014
$16,631
-1%
$1,177,898
8%
2013
$16,717
—
$1,091,151
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896 Limpet Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957 (MLS# 2026008983) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 896 Limpet Dr is currently listed for $2,595,000 and was received on February 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 896 Limpet 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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