Upper Captiva Homes with N Rear exposure

Upper Captiva Homes with N Rear exposure

Welcome to Upper Captiva, Florida—a hidden gem nestled in Lee County that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and tranquil living. This enchanting island, accessible only by boat or ferry, is a sanctuary for those seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With pristine beaches, lush landscapes, and breathtaking sunsets, Upper Captiva is truly a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

One of the standout features of homes in Upper Captiva is their coveted rear exposure. Homes with a northern rear exposure provide the perfect balance of sunlight and shade, ensuring that you can enjoy your outdoor spaces throughout the day. Imagine waking up to the gentle sound of waves and sipping your morning coffee on your sun-drenched deck, all while being surrounded by the lush greenery and vibrant wildlife that Upper Captiva is known for.

The real estate opportunities here are as diverse as the island's natural beauty, with charming beach cottages and luxurious waterfront estates available. Whether you’re looking for a vacation retreat or a permanent residence, Upper Captiva offers a unique lifestyle that embraces both relaxation and adventure. Take advantage of the island’s recreational offerings, from kayaking and paddleboarding to fishing and shelling on the pristine beaches.

In Upper Captiva, you’re not just purchasing a home; you’re investing in a lifestyle filled with serenity, community, and the beauty of Florida’s Gulf Coast. Explore the possibilities and discover your dream home in this idyllic coastal haven!

Newest Upper Captiva Homes with N Rear exposure

$1,450,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 2026030979 MLS
High-performing, income-producing vacation rental on one of North Captiva Island's premier streets. Privately nestled among mature tropical landscaping, this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath island retreat offers over 2,300 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space and a proven history of strong rental performance. Guests are drawn to the resort-style outdoor living, featuring an exceptionally large private pool, hot tub and outdoor shower, multiple entertaining areas, and a spectacular southwest-facing third-floor lanai that fully opens to the living room, creating a seamless indoor/outdoor living experience. Two en-suite bedrooms, a bunk room with a third bath, and a fourth queen suite provide ideal accommodations for owners and guests alike. Recent upgrades include Hardie Plank siding, two HVAC systems, Trex decking, a Brazilian hardwood pool deck, a cargo/luggage lift, and a paver driveway. A rare opportunity to own a turnkey island property that combines exceptional rental income, lush tropical privacy, premium outdoor amenities, and one of North Captiva's most desirable locations.

4490 Oyster Shell Drive, Upper Captiva
$595,000
2026023733 MLS
An incredibly rare opportunity on North Captiva Island! This collection of 4 adjacent lots spans a generous 1.13 acres, offering unmatched potential for a private estate with tropical gardens, a multigenerational retreat, or a 4-residence sanctuary. Enjoy exceptional privacy and the potential for sweeping bay and preserve views from upper levels over and around just 1 row of homes. Ideally located near island dockage, the ferry landing, and club amenities, this property combines seclusion with convenience. Lots may be purchased individually or as a tailored collection that fits your vision.

4430 Conch Shell Drive, Upper Captiva
$565,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 2026020799 MLS
Wake Up in Paradise at Sunrise Bay on North Captiva Island! Picture this: the first light of dawn glistens across Pine Island Sound as you sip coffee on your screened porch, watching the world wake up in perfect peace. A gentle sea breeze slips through palm fronds, and within minutes, you can be out the door and onto your docked boat, sandy Gulf shoreline, or quiet nature trail. Sunrise Bay isn't just a townhome - it's your front-row seat to island life. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath townhome has been stylishly updated to deliver modern coastal comfort with a dose of Old Florida charm. Inside, sunlit living spaces, tasteful furnishings, and thoughtful upgrades create a warm, effortless retreat. The townhouse is entirely turnkey, with thoughtfully updated décor and furnishings so you can settle in and start enjoying your new island retreat immediately. Outside, you're just a short hop to the ferry landing, Dock Slips, Over the Waterfront Dining, and endless opportunities to fish, shell, kayak, or relax in total tranquility. For boaters, this property is a dream come true, with community docks that provide easy access to the Gulf for fishing trips, sunset cruises, or island-hopping adventures. If you prefer to keep your toes in the sand, pristine Gulf-side beaches are just a short golf cart ride away, making spontaneous beach visits part of your everyday life. Safety Harbor Club's included resort-style amenities, including the recently updated sparkling heated community pool, tennis & pickleball courts, a clubhouse, and waterfront dining, give you the best of vacation living right at home. Perfect for a personal island hideaway or an income-generating rental, Sunrise Bay blends laid-back luxury with unbeatable convenience. Properties with this level of charm, boat dockage, & water views don't usually last long at this price. Schedule a showing today and claim your place in paradise!

4481 Escondidio Lane Unit 80, Upper Captiva
$249,900
2026015519 MLS
Build your Island Dream Home on this tropical homesite located in the desirable North Captiva Dunes neighborhood! The high elevation, which provides peace of mind from storms, combined with the scenic view corridor toward the water and the Preserve, sets this lot apart. Located approximately 900 feet from the wide sugar sand Sunset Beach, this property enjoys a prime location with only two rows of homes between you and the sparkling Gulf waters. Enjoy the sounds of the surf with spectacular views from the upper stories & the lookout of your newly designed masterpiece. Just around the corner from all the preserve trails, and a short golf cart ride to the island’s resort hub with dining, pools, and recreation. North Captiva Island is a private, boat-access-only barrier island known for its friendly vacation vibe, protected natural areas, and relaxed golf-cart lifestyle. With miles of pristine beaches, exceptional fishing, and abundant wildlife, the island provides a unique coastal experience unlike anywhere else in Florida. Vacant land opportunities with this combination of elevation, location, and view potential in this part of the island are rare. Secure your place on North Captiva and begin planning your custom island vacation retreat today!

4491 Butterfly Shell Drive, Upper Captiva
$999,999
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 2026014378 MLS
Exceptional Double-Lot Island Retreat! Ideally positioned on a rare double lot, this beautifully maintained North Captiva Island home offers enhanced privacy, extra space, and low-maintenance coastal living. This North Captiva retreat offers more than just a home; it presents a rare opportunity for the lucky buyer to own an exclusive separate membership in Captiva Castaway Beach. Just a short, scenic stroll from your front door, this membership grants you deeded access to arguably the finest 'sugar sand' private beach on the island. Enjoy this ultimate Gulf-front luxury beach with its pristine, secluded shoreline reserved for a select few, ensuring your piece of paradise remains private and protected for years to come. Designed with a reverse floorplan, the home is filled with natural light and opens to lush tropical surroundings. The main living area, with its full-length sliding glass wall, allows the inside to flow seamlessly onto a spacious screened lanai (with premium “no-see-um” screen comfort) for bug-free open-air entertaining, lounging on the double hammock, or just enjoying the soft gulf breezes, creating indoor-outdoor living ideal for any occasion. The galley-style kitchen features a generous dining bar and walk-in pantry, while two private primary suites with en-suite baths and walk-in showers offer comfort and privacy. A versatile bunk room serves as a fourth sleeping area for additional guests. Extensive exterior “maintenance-free” recent upgrades set this home apart: impact-resistant doors and sliders, PGT energy-efficient low-E impact windows, composite decking, powder-coated aluminum railings, and premium composite siding (rated for up to 150-mph winds) that you never need to paint! Additional improvements include a new roof with transferable warranty, energy-efficient HVAC systems with Wi-Fi thermostats, and updated appliances—delivering durability and low-maintenance ownership so you can spend more time on the beach and less time working on your house. Let your imagination wander! Create your personalized island paradise, as the adjacent surveyed lot, cleared free of Brazilian pepper, provides valuable flexibility—ideal for lush gardens, a swimming pool, a 2nd guest house or creating an even larger private compound. Conveniently located near the beach access, ferry landing, and island amenities, this property has a history of strong rental potential. A rare opportunity to own a double-lot island home with upgrades, privacy, and expansion potential—all offered well below reconstruction cost. Schedule your private showing today and experience the island lifestyle firsthand!

4511 & 4501 Schooner Drive, Upper Captiva
$1,300,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2026013122 MLS
Elevated Living, Gulf Views & Rooftop Sunsets Imagine pulling up in your golf cart, the breeze already shifting as you arrive at a home set high and dry in one of North Captiva's most sought-after neighborhoods. 4510 Oyster Shell Dr is a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath retreat with an additional 4th sleeping room, designed to make the most of island life. The reverse floorplan captures Gulf views and coastal light from the moment you step into the main living level. Upstairs, the open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area feels bright, easy, and inviting—perfect for gathering after a day at the beach or hosting friends for a laid-back island evening. Large windows and elevated positioning bring the outdoors in, while the surrounding landscape and water views remind you exactly why you're here. And just down the sandy lane lies one of the island's true treasures—a premier beach access point leading to North Captiva's widest stretch of powder-soft, sugar-white sand. This is the kind of beach people travel across the world to find—expansive, uncrowded, and endlessly walkable—where mornings begin with quiet shoreline strolls and evenings end with unforgettable Gulf sunsets. Then there's the rooftop lookout—one of those features that quietly becomes your favorite place. Morning coffee surrounded by water views as the island wakes up… sunset cocktails as the sky turns gold… and quiet nights under a blanket of stars with the preserve stretching out below. Recent upgrades, including a new metal roof, Hardie board siding, and aluminum railings, add both durability and a clean coastal finish. Positioned along one of the island's highest ridgelines—with elevated construction and storm shutters—the home offers an added sense of confidence and comfort. This isn't just a vacation home—it's a place where beach days feel effortless, sunsets feel personal, and every visit makes it harder to leave. Come see it for yourself—and picture where your mornings, beach walks, and next chapter could begin.

4510 Oyster Shell Drive, Upper Captiva
$78,000
2026005346 MLS
Tropical interior lot on the private and serene North Captiva Island, with miles of pristine beaches and vacation amenities. This location is conveniently located within a short golf cart ride to the resort hub area with pools, dining, shopping, boat rentals, and the ferry landing. Just 1600 feet to the nearby state-owned beach access. It is time for you to start planning your new island beach retreat!

4490 Schooner Drive, Upper Captiva
$595,000
2025013055 MLS
Exceptional View Corridor Lot just Steps from "Sunset Beach!" Picture yourself standing on your porch, salt air surrounds you, the rhythmic sound of waves lapping the shoreline just beyond the dunes. Every evening, the sky melts into golds and pinks over the Gulf—right from your own front-row seat. This slightly oversized 0.27-acre homesite in the desirable North Captiva Dunes neighborhood offers the perfect canvas to design your dream island escape. With ample space for a large luxury home, pool, and outdoor entertainment area, you can create the retreat you've always imagined. A short stroll to the beach and the 350-acre state preserve, you'll have access to miles of hiking trails, untouched coastline, and a long crescent-shaped beach where you can sometimes wander for hours without another person in sight. One of the few remaining vacant lots this close to the beach, this property is a prime opportunity to create a legacy home on a hidden gem of an island that has yet to be truly discovered. The adjacent lot to the west is also available for purchase, creating a fantastic and unique estate package.

4570 Butterfly Shell Drive, Upper Captiva
$1,395,000
2025013056 MLS
A Rare Quasi-Beachside Opportunity - Oversized 0.42-Acre Lot in the Desirable North Captiva Dunes Imagine owning a piece of paradise just steps from a wide, sugar-sand beach, a place where your mornings begin with salt-kissed breezes and your evenings end with glowing sunsets over the water. This oversized lot in the highly desirable North Captiva Dunes neighborhood offers that rare chance to create the coastal retreat you’ve always dreamed about. With deeded beach access and a quasi-beachfront location so close to the island’s widest stretch of sandy shoreline, this parcel captures the very best of North Captiva’s natural beauty — panoramic Gulf views, close to the 300+ acre state preserve, and the space to design something truly extraordinary. Lots like this simply don’t come along very often - the first of its kind to hit the market in many years. Whether your dream is a modern coastal escape or a timeless island-style vacation retreat, this homesite provides the perfect foundation for your vision. Don’t miss this chance to claim one of the island’s most exceptional pieces of vacant land! The adjacent lot to the east is also available for purchase, creating a fantastic and unique estate package.

4580 Butterfly Shell Drive, Upper Captiva
$170,000
2025006553 MLS
Build Your Island Dream Home at 4471 Cutlass Dr on North Captiva Island, FL! Discover this opportunity to build your custom retreat on one of North Captiva's desirable streets. This high and dry lot offers the perfect canvas for your island vision, with a private well worth 25k-40k already in place to give you a head start on construction.  The higher elevation offers a safe foundation for creating the home you've always imagined. Just a quick golf cart ride away are multiple beach access points, putting you within moments of the Gulf's sugar-sands or the preserve's hidden beaches and trails. Whether you're into shelling, hiking, kayaking, or simply soaking in the sunsets, you'll be surrounded by untouched natural beauty every day. The location also places you close to the resort area, with pools, tennis, shops, dining, and the ferry landing. That makes it ideal not only for an ultimate vacation retreat, but also for potential future rental income. With its beautiful location, existing well, and proximity to both the nature preserve and resort-style amenities, this lot is more than just a plot of land - it's your chance to design the island lifestyle most people only dream of.

4471 Cutlass Drive, Upper Captiva
$219,000
225035547 MLS
Very Close to the Beach and with a Fantastic View corridor!  Don't miss this opportunity to own a lot with great Gulf views on North Captiva Island's desirable Jose's Hideaway neighborhood! Enjoy direct beach access via a deeded road easement, placing you steps from the sand and surf. Surrounded by soaring coconut palms and lush tropical foliage, the property offers a perfect setting for your future dream home or rental retreat. Just a quick golf cart ride from ferry landings, island-style dining, resort pools, and quaint shops, this homesite blends seclusion with convenience and coastal living just seconds from miles of pristine sandy Gulf beaches.

4580 Escondido Lane, Upper Captiva
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