Welcome to your serene island retreat! This immaculate 3-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home is located on a high ridge of the Sanibel Bayous community, offering nearby beach access to one of the islands best beaches, Bowman's Beach. Surrounded by lush tropical greenery, this property provides the ultimate privacy and connection to nature. Bright and modern interior with a kitchen that boasts a contemporary design with sleek countertops, modern stainless-steel appliances, and crisp white cabinetry that opens to a bright, airy living space. Large windows and sliding glass pocketing doors invite the outdoors in, providing seamless access to relax in and around your pool. Located just a short bike ride from Sanibel’s pristine beaches, this home offers an unparalleled island lifestyle. Whether you’re a nature lover, beachcomber, or seeking a quiet escape, this property checks all the boxes. At 9 ft. of base elevation, peace of mind is built in with no flooding (Ian, Helene or Milton).
For sale
Price cut: $25K (1/28)
$950,000
4639 Brainard Bayou Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957
3beds
1,395sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
0.72 Acres Lot
$887,500 Zestimate®
$681/sqft
$17/mo HOA
What's special
Large windowsBright and modern interiorSleek countertopsCrisp white cabinetrySliding glass pocketing doorsModern stainless-steel appliances
- 105 days |
- 183 |
- 9 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 24, 2026 at 01:01pm
Listed by:
Milissa Sprecher 239-414-6044,
McCallion and McCallion
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR,MLS#: 2251196
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry, See Remarks
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, See Remarks
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, See Remarks
- Doors: Impact Resistant Doors
- Windows: Impact Resistant Windows
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,989
- Total interior livable area: 1,395 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: See Remarks
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
- Waterfront features: See Remarks, Near Beach
Lot
- Size: 0.72 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 134621T2001001150
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sanibel Bayous
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $200 annually
- HOA phone: 223-947-2412
Location
- Region: Sanibel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $681/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $662,144
- Annual tax amount: $9,495
- Date on market: 12/3/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 108 days
- Listing terms: BTF/Cash
Estimated market value
$887,500
$843,000 - $932,000
$6,334/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/28/2026 | Price change | $950,000-2.6%$681/sqft |
Source:  Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2251196 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $975,000-15.6%$699/sqft |
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2251196 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2025 | Listing removed | $1,155,000$828/sqft |
Source:  Florida Gulf Coast MLS #224097515 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2025 | Price change | $1,155,000-3.3%$828/sqft |
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2240935 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000+99.2%$857/sqft |
Source: Sanibel And Captiva Island AOR #2240935 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2021 | Sold | $600,000+140%$430/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/1997 | Sold | $250,000$179/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,891 -7.6% | $662,144 -8.2% |
| 2024 | $10,699 +77.7% | $721,173 +83.4% |
| 2023 | $6,023 -37.3% | $393,316 -41.8% |
| 2022 | $9,601 +139.8% | $675,235 +132.2% |
| 2021 | $4,003 +0.7% | $290,780 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $3,975 +2.1% | $286,765 -39.3% |
| 2019 | $3,891 | $472,385 +71.7% |
| 2018 | $3,891 +0.2% | $275,091 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $3,885 +0.3% | $269,433 -40.4% |
| 2016 | $3,875 +0.7% | $451,802 +1.7% |
| 2015 | $3,849 -1.6% | $444,201 +4.3% |
| 2014 | $3,910 +0.1% | $425,703 -0.9% |
| 2013 | $3,905 +1.9% | $429,711 +23.9% |
| 2012 | $3,833 +1.5% | $346,947 +2.8% |
| 2011 | $3,778 -1% | $337,369 +0.9% |
| 2010 | $3,815 +15.7% | $334,337 -7.6% |
| 2009 | $3,296 +5.5% | $361,820 -9.9% |
| 2008 | $3,123 -3.2% | $401,410 -6.7% |
| 2007 | $3,226 -2.6% | $430,060 +5.4% |
| 2006 | $3,312 -4.8% | $407,940 +31.1% |
| 2004 | $3,479 +1.6% | $311,050 -0.8% |
| 2003 | $3,423 +0.7% | $313,450 +7.8% |
| 2002 | $3,400 | $290,750 +51.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $191,600 |
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Est. payment
$5,813/mo
Principal & interest
$4688
Property taxes
$1108
HOA Fees
$17
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Neighborhood: 33957
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- 9/10The Sanibel SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 5/10Cypress Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 16.5 mi
- 2/10South Fort Myers High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 19.6 mi
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