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738 Anchor Drive
Sanibel, FL, 33957
Active$2,450,000
738 Anchor Drive
Sanibel, FL, 33957
Active$2,450,000
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,692 sqft
Living Area
1973
Year Built
32
Days on Market
Dock Score™
DockOnly91
ExcellentWhat shaped this score
✓Canal
✓Dock with boat lift
✓Fits boats up to ~100ft+ (est.)
✓Premium waterfront location
·Draft not independently verified
Est. waterfront~180 ft
DockOnly.com rating, not provided by the MLS or listing broker.
Dock & Water AccessMLS
CanalAccessAcrossTheRoadWaterFrontage
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 WidthDockOnly
At the dock
County parcel data136ft
Single measurement at the dock · width variation along the canal not yet available
Measured perpendicular from this parcel's waterfront edge to the parcel directly across the canal, using surveyed county GIS boundaries.
Will it turn around?
Up to 54 ft
Easy
handling
54–73 ft
Fits
with care
73–84 ft
Tight
(back-in)
Boats over 84 ft typically back in/out rather than turning here. Clear channel ≈ 110 ft with boats moored both sides (~13 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
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.
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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 Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty via Florida Gulf Coast MLS
Last checked: July 22, 2026
Listing updated: June 12, 2026
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Dock Score™
DockOnly91
ExcellentWhat shaped this score
✓Canal
✓Dock with boat lift
✓Fits boats up to ~100ft+ (est.)
✓Premium waterfront location
·Draft not independently verified
Est. waterfront~180 ft
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.
