946 Whelk Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957

$1,140,000
3
BD
2.5
BA
2,179
SqFt

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Sold Price
$1,140,000
List Price
$1,295,000
Listing Price
$1,295,000
Days on Market
168
Closing Date
Apr 01, 2026
MLS#
2025014644
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living Sq. Ft
2,179
Total Area
4,408
Acres
0.27
Property Class
Single Family Residential
Building Design
Single Family Residence
County
Lee
Region
SI01 - Sanibel Island
Development
Shell Harbor
Subdivision
Shell Harbor

Property Description

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!

Additional Information

Year Built
1976
Garage Spaces
2
furnished
Unfurnished
Pets
No Approval Needed
Amenities
Beach Access, Community Gulf Boat Access, Boating, Non-Gated
View
Canal
Boat Access
Dock, Boat Lift, Concrete Dock, Water Avail at Dock, Wooden Dock
Waterfront Description
Canal Front, Navigable Water, Seawall
Pool
Yes
Pool Description
In Ground, Equipment Stays, Pool Bath
Lot Description
Cul-De-Sac, Regular
Lot Frontage
100
Construction
Concrete Block, Stucco
Parking
Driveway Paved, Garage Door Opener, Attached
Roof
Tile
Flooring
Carpet, Other
Windows
Impact Resistant, Sliding, Impact Resistant Windows, Shutters
Exterior Features
Dock, Boat Lift, Concrete Dock, Elec Avail at dock, Water Avail at Dock, Wooden Dock, Sprinkler Auto
Water
Central
Sewer
Central
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Electric
Irrigation
Central
Interior Features
Split Bedrooms, Great Room, Wired for Data, Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
Equipment/Appliances Included
Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator/Icemaker, Wall Oven, Washer
Dining Description
Eat-in Kitchen
Kitchen
Pantry
Master Bath Description
Dual Sinks, Shower Only
Total Tax Bill
$11,319
Tax Year
2025
HOA Fee
$100
HOA Fee Freq
Annually
Total Floors
1
Min. Days Of Lease
30
Num of Leases/Yr
12

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Listing courtesy of Pfeifer Realty Group LLC. Selling Office: Kingfisher Real Estate, Inc..