Beauty by the Beach! This wonderfully remodeled lakefront home rests on over .6 of an acre in one of Sanibel's most coveted locations, Chateaux Sur Mer. As you enter this home you are greeted with vaulted ceilings, beautiful coastal flooring and an open concept great room with a spacious well thought out kitchen along with a wall of glass that leads out the deck. The primary bedroom affords a finely appointed bath and access to the patio. The guest rooms are on the other side of the residence. The large screened in pool features paver decking and a copious covered area. On the base level there is commodious storage and garage. If you have been searching for a perfect beach retreat with ample privacy on an oversized parcel, you have arrived. Deeded beach access. Property did sustain water intrusion on the grade level all of which has been professionally mitigated.
This property is $270K more than the Median Sold Price and $291/SqFt more than other homes in Sanibel, FL.
Based on homes sold in the last 12 months
MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: SWFL
MLS Number: #223047791
Listing Office:
Office Name: Kingfisher Real Estate, Inc.
Office Phone: (239) 472-4411
Listing Agent: Julia Melvin
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Property Sales & Tax
Listing History
DATE
EVENT
PRICE
Sep 14, 2011
Sep 14, 2011Home Sold
$542,500
May 06, 1999
May 06, 1999Home Sold
$107,000
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2020
$10,197
$683,947
2019
$10,045
$669,416
2018
$10,342
$675,869
2017
$10,797
$698,494
History based on county public records data.
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Schools
Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
9
/10
The Sanibel School
3840 Sanibel Captiva Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.62 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
7
/10
Heights Elementary School
15200 Alexandria Ct
Distance between this listing and this school14.07 miles
Public Magnet Grades PK-5
High School
4
/10
Cypress Lake High School
6750 Panther Ln
Distance between this listing and this school15.90 miles
Public Magnet Grades 9-12
2
/10
South Fort Myers High School
14020 Plantation Rd
Distance between this listing and this school18.90 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
6
/10
Fort Myers High School
2635 Cortez Blvd
Distance between this listing and this school20.17 miles
Public Magnet Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
9
/10
The Sanibel School
3840 Sanibel Captiva Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.62 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
7
/10
Heights Elementary School
15200 Alexandria Ct
Distance between this listing and this school14.07 miles
Public Magnet Grades PK-5
Nearby Schools
8
/10
Pine Island Elementary School
5360 Ridgewood Dr
Distance between this listing and this school11.32 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Nearby Schools
8
/10
Oasis Charter Middle School
3507 Oasis Blvd
Distance between this listing and this school11.63 miles
Public Charter Grades 6-8
6
/10
Gulf Middle School
1809 SW 36th Ter
Distance between this listing and this school12.07 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
6
/10
Trafalgar Middle School
2120 SW Trafalgar Pkwy
Distance between this listing and this school13.73 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Assigned Schools
4
/10
Cypress Lake High School
6750 Panther Ln
Distance between this listing and this school15.90 miles
Public Magnet Grades 9-12
2
/10
South Fort Myers High School
14020 Plantation Rd
Distance between this listing and this school18.90 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
6
/10
Fort Myers High School
2635 Cortez Blvd
Distance between this listing and this school20.17 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $185,577. Typical income of Sanibel, FL residents is $200k+ annually. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 4797 Rue Helene
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 4797 Rue Helene property is $1,250,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 4797 Rue Helene is a house located in Sanibel, Florida, 33957.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 4797 Rue Helene is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 4797 Rue Helene are: The Sanibel School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10Heights Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10Cypress Lake High School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10South Fort Myers High School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10Fort Myers High School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $10,197 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on September 14, 2011 for $542,500. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 4797 Rue Helene has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 4797 Rue Helene is 1,531 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 4797 Rue Helene is 2000.
This home is located at 4797 Rue Helene in Sanibel, FL and zip code 33957. This 1,531 square foot home, which was built in 2000, sits on a 0.61 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 28, 2023 and is currently priced at $1,250,000.
In March 2024 more than 0 listings in Sanibel, FL were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 0 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 30 were sold below. In March 2024 in Sanibel, FL there were 6.3% more homes for sale than in February 2024. In March 2024, listings were on the market for 86 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $980,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.