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5706 Sanibel Captiva Road
Sanibel, FL, 33957
Active$699,000
5706 Sanibel Captiva Road
Sanibel, FL, 33957
Active$699,000
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Bathrooms
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Living Area
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Year Built
141
Days on Market
Dock Score™
DockOnly72
GoodWhat shaped this score
✓Intracoastal
✓Fits boats up to ~100ft+ (est.)
✓Bridge-free to ocean
✓Dock with boat lift
Est. waterfront~298 ft
Frontage wraps multiple water edges (end-of-canal or corner lot), so boat fit reflects the usable berth — broker-stated dockage where available, otherwise the canal-end width — not the total frontage.
DockOnly.com rating, not provided by the MLS or listing broker.
Dock & Water AccessMLS
CanalAccess📝 deep water
AI Aerial Imagery Detection
Dock DetectedBoat Lift Detected
Detected by AI from open-source aerial mapping imagery and may not reflect current conditions. This information was not provided by the MLS or listing broker. Always verify dock infrastructure with the listing agent.
Canal GeometryDockOnly
Canal Width
SFWMD Verified40ft at dock
Measured every 10 ft along the canal boundary · perpendicular measurement
Will it turn around?
Up to 10 ft
Easy
handling
10–13 ft
Fits
with care
13–15 ft
Tight
(back-in)
Boats over 15 ft typically back in/out rather than turning here. Clear channel ≈ 20 ft with boats moored both sides (~10 ft per side for dock + beam). Wide-beam yachts need the upper end of each range.
Navigation RouteDockOnly
Data sources: SFWMD AHED waterway polygons · FHWA National Bridge Inventory 2024 · Not provided by the MLS or listing broker.
Description
Welcome to 5706 Sanibel Captiva Road—arguably the best-priced waterfront property on Sanibel Island and one of the most substantial boating opportunities available across Sanibel and Captiva. Set on a commanding 1.39 acres with more than 300 feet of direct deep-water frontage, this is not merely waterfront property—it is front-row access to the intracoastal playground of Pine Island Sound and the open turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The West End location offers an increasingly rare combination of privacy, acreage, boating access, and convenience. The property is just minutes by bicycle from the island’s renowned beaches, Blind Pass, and the historic Santiva enclave. A quick trip brings you to Captiva Island for waterfront dining, boutique shopping, and legendary destinations such as The Mucky Duck, The Green Flash, and the iconic Captiva Island Store. Build here and position your future home for sweeping views toward the Gulf over Silver Key and sunsets that require no filter. Mangrove-lined shoreline, protected bayou waters, exceptional wildlife, and direct boating access create the kind of setting people spend years trying to find. The water here is not simply decorative—it is alive. Manatees cruise past the shoreline, dolphins regularly put on a show, and Snook, Redfish, Snapper, and Sheepshead make the surrounding waters a year-round fishery. Overhead, Osprey and Bald Eagles patrol the sky. It is nature’s highway, and this property gives you one of the best seats on it. A property survey, marine survey, engineering study, and architectural plans for a custom approximately 3,000-square-foot elevated coastal residence, boat dock, and lift have already been completed and are transferable, representing a substantial savings of time and money already absorbed by the current owner. Simply put, buyers seeking the strongest waterfront value currently available on Sanibel should put this property at the top of their list. This is not just another vacant lot. It is a launch point for early-morning fishing runs, sunset cruises, tarpon seasons, island weekends, and a lifetime on the water. For the buyer who views boating not merely as a hobby but as a way of life, this is home port.
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Location
Sanibel, FL, 33957
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Displayed by Blue Mar Real Estate Group Inc., Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (DBPR CQ1018554) · [email protected]
Listing courtesy of Michael Saunders & Company via Florida Gulf Coast MLS
Last checked: July 22, 2026
Listing updated: July 21, 2026
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Dock Score™
DockOnly72
GoodWhat shaped this score
✓Intracoastal
✓Fits boats up to ~100ft+ (est.)
✓Bridge-free to ocean
✓Dock with boat lift
Est. waterfront~298 ft
Frontage wraps multiple water edges (end-of-canal or corner lot), so boat fit reflects the usable berth — broker-stated dockage where available, otherwise the canal-end width — not the total frontage.
DockOnly.com rating, not provided by the MLS or listing broker.
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Navigation note: Navigation routes show the shortest mapped path to open water. A vessel taller than the binding bridge clearance may still reach open water via a longer alternate route that we don't currently map. Verify navigability with a local captain or surveyor before relying on it.