# 738 Anchor Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957

> **TL;DR:** 4bd/3ba single family, $2,450,000 ($910/sqft), built 1973, 2,692 sqft.
> Pool, Waterfront, A/C. Est. $10,717/mo. Listed 21 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $2,450,000 |
| Price/sqft | $910 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 full |
| Square Feet | 2,692 |
| Year Built | 1973 |
| Lot Size | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 21 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Pool** - Porch
- **Waterfront** - Direct water access

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $10,617 |
| HOA | $100 |
| **Total** | **$10,717** |

## Key Amenities

- Pool
- Waterfront
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1973
- 0.32 acre lot
- Private pool
- Waterfront

## Description

### Agent Description
There are homes that impress, and there are homes that linger in memory long after the visit is over. The difference is often found in the details, the subtle nuances that quietly elevate a property from exceptional to irreplaceable. Along Sanibel Island's desirable east end, this remarkable waterfront retreat is defined by those rare distinctions. Tucked away along the charming, tree-lined stretch of Anchor Drive, one of Sanibel's sought-after streets, the setting alone is extraordinary. Unlike many island roads that simply end at the water, Anchor Drive transitions into a picturesque brick-paver lane leading to a private footbridge that gently crosses the canal and delivers residents directly to beach access beyond. It is a feature few properties on the island can claim, an effortless connection between boating and beach lifestyles, where morning bike rides to the Gulf and sunset visits along the sand become part of everyday life. Positioned at one of the desirable locations along the street, this exceptional residence commands a breathtaking setting where a serene mangrove-lined canal meets a wide sea walled canal, creating panoramic and breathtaking water vistas. With an impressive 180 feet of canal frontage, the property offers not only extraordinary privacy and scenery but also enhanced maneuverability, expanded dockage and direct boating advantages. The substantial private dock and lift can accommodate significantly larger vessels than most neighboring properties, delivering a yachter's lifestyle with wonderful Gulf access. Surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and enveloped in complete privacy, the home itself has been beautifully reimagined through an extensive remodel that blends refined island elegance with relaxed coastal sophistication. Thoughtfully curated interiors are complemented by designer furnishings, inviting gathering spaces and richly appointed finishes throughout. Expanses of beautiful flooring guide you through multiple living and sitting areas designed equally for intimate relaxation and effortless entertaining. At the center of the home, a stunning chef's kitchen with an expansive island serves as the natural focal point, seamlessly connecting the interiors to the spectacular outdoor setting beyond. Walls of impact glass draw the eye outward to the screened pool enclosure, tranquil waterways and swaying tropical landscape, creating a constant sense of connection to the island's natural beauty. This is more than a waterfront home. It is a rare convergence of location, boating access, beach proximity, privacy and lifestyle, the kind of property whose value reveals itself not in a single feature but in the extraordinary way every element comes together.

## Location

- **Address:** 738 Anchor Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957
- **County:** Lee
- **Neighborhood:** SHELL HARBOR
- **Coordinates:** 26.445549, -82.032964
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=26.445549,-82.032964

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Jeffrey Burns
- **Brokerage:** Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
- **Phone:** 2394642984
- **Email:** jeff.burns@premiersir.com

## Primary Photo

![738 Anchor Drive - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/22f8d8bf02e6f35f3a66430f0519eeafl-f3487009696r.jpg)

*50 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/738-anchor-drive-sanibel-fl-33957-26021393)*

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**MLS#:** 2026021393 | **Updated:** 2026-06-17
**Source:** listhub

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