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946 Whelk Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957

$1,140,000
: 3
BD
: 3
BA
: 2,179
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Sold Price: $1,140,000
List Price: $1,295,000
Status: CLOSED
MLS#: 2025014644
Closing Date: Apr 01, 2026
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Half-baths: 1
Living Area: 2,179
Development: Shell Harbor
Subdivision: Shell Harbor

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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!

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Additional Information

Taxes: $11,319
Building Design: Single Family
Year Built: 1976
Community Type: Boat Facilities, Non-Gated
Construction: Block, Concrete, Stucco
Living Area: 2,179
Acres: 0.27
Interior Features: Dual Sinks, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace, Pantry, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Cable TV, Walk-In Closet(s), Split Bedrooms
Amenities: Beach Rights, Boat Dock, Beach Access, Boat Ramp, Management
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Heating: Central, Electric
Flooring: Carpet, Other
Garage Spaces: 2
Exterior Features: Security/High Impact Doors, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio
View: Canal
Gulf Access: Yes
Gulf Access Type: Bridge(s)/Water Indirect
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Description: Canal Access, Navigable Water, Seawall
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Pool Description: In Ground, Outside Bath Access, Pool Equipment
Stories: 1
Pets: Yes