946 Whelk Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957

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

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Sold Price
$1,140,000
List Price
$1,295,000
Status
CLOSED
Days on Market
145
Closing Date
Apr 01, 2026
MLS#
2025014644
Subtype
Residential
Style
Ranch, One Story
Architectural Style
Ranch, One Story
Year Built
1976
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Living Area
2,179
Acres
0.27
Subdivision
Shell Harbor
Neighborhood
Shell Harbor
MLS Area Major
SI01 - Sanibel Island

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

Amenities
Beach Rights, Boat Dock, Beach Access, Boat Ramp, Management
Interior Features
Dual Sinks, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace, Pantry, Shower Only, Separate Shower, Cable TV, Walk-In Closet(s), Split Bedrooms
Exterior Features
Security/High Impact Doors, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio
Taxes
$11,319
Property Description
Ranch, One Story
Flooring
Carpet, Other
Appliances
Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Washer
Heating
Central, Electric
Air Conditioning
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Exterior Construction
Block, Concrete, Stucco
Stories
1
Roof
Tile
Pool
Yes
Pool Type
In Ground, Outside Bath Access, Pool Equipment
Parking Features
Attached, Driveway, Garage, Paved, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces
2
View
Canal

Courtesy of Pfeifer Realty Group LLC

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