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16530 Captiva Drive

Captiva, FL 33924
  • $12,500,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 9 Days
  • MLS #: 225024734
UPDATED: 63 min ago
$12,500,000
  • 5
    BEDS
  • 1.99
    ACRES
  • 5
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
  • 5,843
    SQFT
  • $2,139
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1956
County:
Lee

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Description

The Crown Jewel of Captiva Island, the one and only Sandpiper Estate. For the first time ever, the iconic Sandpiper Estate is available for purchase, presenting an extraordinary opportunity to own a legacy property on Captiva Island's prestigious Gold Coast. Spanning 200 feet of prime sandy beach frontage, this breathtaking estate is a rare sanctuary where timeless elegance meets coastal tranquility. Designed for privacy, relaxation, and entertaining, the estate has been cherished for over 40 years as a treasured family retreat and now, it's ready for its next fortunate owner. The main residence is a masterpiece of waterfront luxury, featuring 3-4 private bedrooms, a spacious central gathering area, and a fantastic kitchen with panoramic Gulf views. A grand dining area offers an elegant setting for entertaining, while a private study provides a quiet retreat. The home seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living, with an expansive screened lanai, multiple lounging decks, and breathtaking views from every angle. The outdoor spaces feel like a private resort, complete with a spectacular pool area offering unparalleled privacy and stunning waterfront views. Just off the pool, a charming beachside bungalow provides additional accommodations with two guest suites, each with en-suite baths, and a spacious family room for relaxing by the shore. The estate also includes a private tennis court, an additional 2 Br guest house or caretakers quarters, and lush tropical landscaping, creating a secluded and serene retreat. For those seeking the ultimate private estate, two adjacent properties, owned by this same owner, 16548 Captiva Drive and 16543 Captiva Drive are also available, allowing for the creation of an unmatched beach to bay front compound that offers a total of 300 ft of beach frontage, 100 ft of bay frontage with well over 5.25 acres total. This opportunity is more than a home; its a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own an iconic piece of Captiva Island.

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16530 Captiva Drive Captiva, FL 33924

  • Price: $12,500,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 9 Days
  • Updated: 63 min ago
  • MLS #: 225024734
5
Beds
5
Baths
1
½ Baths
1.99
Acres
5,843
SQFT
$2,139
$/SQFT
1956
Built
Neighborhood:
Metes And Bounds
County:
Lee
Area:
Ci01 - Captiva Island
Property Description
The Crown Jewel of Captiva Island, the one and only Sandpiper Estate. For the first time ever, the iconic Sandpiper Estate is available for purchase, presenting an extraordinary opportunity to own a legacy property on Captiva Island's prestigious Gold Coast. Spanning 200 feet of prime sandy beach frontage, this breathtaking estate is a rare sanctuary where timeless elegance meets coastal tranquility. Designed for privacy, relaxation, and entertaining, the estate has been cherished for over 40 years as a treasured family retreat and now, it's ready for its next fortunate owner. The main residence is a masterpiece of waterfront luxury, featuring 3-4 private bedrooms, a spacious central gathering area, and a fantastic kitchen with panoramic Gulf views. A grand dining area offers an elegant setting for entertaining, while a private study provides a quiet retreat. The home seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living, with an expansive screened lanai, multiple lounging decks, and breathtaking views from every angle. The outdoor spaces feel like a private resort, complete with a spectacular pool area offering unparalleled privacy and stunning waterfront views. Just off the pool, a charming beachside bungalow provides additional accommodations with two guest suites, each with en-suite baths, and a spacious family room for relaxing by the shore. The estate also includes a private tennis court, an additional 2 Br guest house or caretakers quarters, and lush tropical landscaping, creating a secluded and serene retreat. For those seeking the ultimate private estate, two adjacent properties, owned by this same owner, 16548 Captiva Drive and 16543 Captiva Drive are also available, allowing for the creation of an unmatched beach to bay front compound that offers a total of 300 ft of beach frontage, 100 ft of bay frontage with well over 5.25 acres total. This opportunity is more than a home; its a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own an iconic piece of Captiva Island.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style See Remarks Attached Garage YN Yes Carport Spaces 0 Carport YN No Construction Materials Wood Siding Wood Frame Covered Spaces 3 Direction Faces East Entry Level 1 Exterior Features Courtyard Deck Other Room For Pool Storage Tennis Court(s) Foundation Details Raised Garage YN Yes Other Structures Gazebo Outbuilding Parking Features Attached Driveway Garage Guest Two Spaces Unpaved Garage Door Opener Patio And Porch Features Balcony Deck Lanai Open Porch Screened Pool Features In Ground Pool Equipment Pool Private YN Yes Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road Roof Metal Spa YN No View Gulf Tennis Court Water View YN Yes

Interior Features

Appliances Double Oven Dryer Dishwasher Gas Cooktop Disposal Microwave Range Refrigerator Washer Cooling Central Air Ceiling Fan(s) Electric Zoned Cooling YN Yes Flooring Tile Wood Furnished Unfurnished Heating Central Electric Heating YN Yes Interior Features Built-in Features Entrance Foyer Eat-in Kitchen High Ceilings Kitchen Island Living / Dining Room Main Level Primary Pantry Sitting Area in Primary See Remarks Elevator Home Office Split Bedrooms Workshop Laundry Features Washer Hookup Dryer Hookup Inside Laundry Tub Room Type Bathroom Den Exercise Room Family Room Florida Room Guest Quarters Recreation Screened Porch Workshop Great Room Window Features Sliding Shutters

Property Features

Association Amenities None Association Fee 0 Association Fee Includes None Association Fee2 0 Association Fee3 0 Association YN No Building Area Total 10586 Community Features Non- Gated Tennis Court(s) Development Name METES AND BOUNDS Disclosures Owner Has Flood Insurance Gulf Access YN True Irrigation Source Municipal Land Lease Amount 0 Listing Terms All Financing Considered Cash Lot Features Oversized Lot Other Equipment Generator Ownership Single Family Pets Allowed Yes Possession Close Of Escrow Potential Short Sale YN No Property Condition Resale Property Sub Type Single Family Residence Property Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence Restrictions Security Features Burglar Alarm ( Monitored) Security System Smoke Detector(s) Senior Community YN No Sewer Septic Tank Tax Annual Amount 114810.12 Tax Year 2024 Unit Location 1 Utilities Cable Available Water Access Description None Water Source Public Waterfront Features Gulf Navigable Water Waterfront YN Yes Zoning Description RS-2

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© 2025 Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. The data relating to real estate for sale or lease on this web site comes in part from FGCMLS. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Jorge Barrera | Premiere Plus Realty. Data last updated 2025-03-16T14:23:57.45.
 
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