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$1,295,000 -$104,000 (-7.43%) Price Reduced

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,179 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 5 days ago
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Experience the ultimate in coastal living with this stunning 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath canal home, beautifully remodeled and located on Sanibel's highly sought-after east end in the Shell Harbor neighborhood. Just a short walk from the beach with deeded beach access and parking, this home offers the perfect combination of tranquility and convenience, with easy access to restaurants, shops, and the causeway. Enjoy breathtaking canal views that stretch into the distance, creating an idyllic backdrop for serene sunrises and sunsets. The home boasts a split floor plan for enhanced privacy, and the chef's kitchen featuring high-end stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and an open, inviting layout. The primary suite opens directly onto the pool area, offering a private retreat with seamless access to outdoor living. Multiple sliders throughout the home connect the interior to the spacious screened pool deck, ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. With high-end travertine floors throughout (except in the carpeted bedrooms) and an array of modern upgrades, including a new HVAC system, impact windows, and a completely remodeled interior in 2023, this home is designed for comfort and style. The dock setup is perfect for boating enthusiasts, with two concrete docks (including a patio dock), a boat lift, and over 70 feet of dock length offering quick access to the Sanibel Marina, Gramma Dot's restaurant and the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy the ever-changing activity of the wide, main canal and intersecting canal, where you can spot boaters, kayakers, paddleboarders, and even dolphins and manatees. The home also features a pool, a redesigned deck and pool screen enclosure, and smart-home capabilities with Wi-Fi-enabled HVAC, cameras, washer, dryer, irrigation system, and garage door. An unbeatable location on a quiet cul-de-sac, this home is the epitome of island living. Don't miss your chance to own this spectacular property and experience Sanibel at its finest!

Full Property Details for 946 Whelk Dr

General

  • Price: $1,295,000
  • HOA FEE: $8/month
  • HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
  • Taxes: $11,319 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Bonita_Springs
  • MLS ID: 2025014644
  • Updated: 1/10/2026
  • Added to Site: 93 day(s) ago

Rental Information

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

Interior

  • Interior Features: Split Bedrooms, Great Room, Wired for Data, Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator with Icemaker, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Furnishings: Unfurnished
  • Flooring: Carpet, Other

Rooms

Bathrooms

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

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Kitchen: Pantry
  • Dining Room: 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, Pool Bath
  • Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s), Smoke Detectors

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Dock, Boat Lift, Concrete Dock, Elec Avail at dock, Water Avail at Dock, Wooden Dock, 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: Northwest

Community

  • Association: Yes
  • Assoc. Fees Include: Rec Facilities
  • Units Assoc/Comm: 1
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Management Type: Professional

Heating & Cooling

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

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: Impact Resistant, Sliding, Impact Resistant Windows, Shutters
  • Doors: Impact Resistant Doors
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Stories in Building: 1
  • Square Feet: 2,179
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Property Appraiser Office
  • Living Area: 2,179 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1976

Lot Features

  • Property View: Canal
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.273
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 11,891
  • Lot Size Source: Property Appraiser Office
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 100 x 121 x 121
  • Frontage Feet: 100
  • 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 81-120
  • Boat Dock Slip: Yes

Financial Considerations

  • Association Fee: $100
  • Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
  • Tax Amount: $11,319
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Buyer Finance/Cash

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Single Family
  • Legal Description: SHELL HARBOR BLK 1 PB 23 PG 79 LOT 32
  • Property ID: 20-46-23-T4-03901.0320
  • Section: 20
  • Block: 1
  • Lot Number: 32

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Schools serving 946 Whelk 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 Middle School
8901 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33919
6-810.8 mi
Cypress Lake High School
6750 Panther Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33919
9-1210.6 mi
South Fort Myers High School
14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, FL 33912
9-1213.3 mi
Fort Myers High School
2635 Cortez Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33901
9-1215.9 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

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Price
Change
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1/10/2026
Price Reduced
$1,295,000
-7.43%
MLS
10/15/2025
Listed
$1,399,000
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Tax History for 946 Whelk Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$10,631
-4%
$795,692
3%
2024
$11,021
4%
$773,267
4%
2023
$10,597
4%
$747,035
-27%
2021
$10,198
3%
$1,019,396
41%
2022
$9,897
-3%
$725,277
4%
2021
$10,198
2%
$694,430
4%
2018
$9,976
—
$666,160
2%
2017
$9,980
—
$652,458
2%
2016
$9,938
-1%
$639,038
-6%
2019
$9,989
-1%
$678,817
-20%
2015
$10,119
—
$851,207
2%
2014
$10,134
—
$832,690
10%
2013
$10,179
—
$754,292
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