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954 Whelk Drive
Sanibel, FL, 33957
Active$3,200,000
954 Whelk Drive
Sanibel, FL, 33957
Active$3,200,000
4
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3,400 sqft
Living Area
1974
Year Built
$100
HOA / Annually
29
Days on Market
Dock Score™
DockOnly84
ExcellentWhat shaped this score
✓Canal
✓Dock with boat lift
✓Fits boats up to ~100ft+ (est.)
✓Premium waterfront location
·Draft not independently verified
Est. waterfront~190 ft
DockOnly.com rating, not provided by the MLS or listing broker.
Dock & Water AccessMLS
CanalAccessIntersectingCanalNavigableWaterSeawall
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 data311ft
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. Multiple waterfront edges detected (corner lot or dual frontage); reported value is the widest; verify with the listing agent.
Will it turn around?
Up to 142 ft
Easy
handling
142–190 ft
Fits
with care
190–219 ft
Tight
(back-in)
Boats over 219 ft typically back in/out rather than turning here. Clear channel ≈ 285 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
Welcome to one of Shell Harbor's finest canal lots — completely transformed and ready for its next chapter. This stunning 4-bedroom plus den, 4-bath home on Sanibel's coveted east end has been newly elevated and fully renovated, delivering the perfect fusion of modern resilience and island luxury. Perched on a prime corner lot in a quiet cul-de-sac, the property commands an impressive stretch of canal frontage with sweeping multi-canal views, made all the more dramatic by its elevated position. Below, an oversized dock and boat lift offer seamless access to San Carlos Bay and the Gulf of Mexico — a true boater's paradise. Inside, the great room serves as the heart of the home — sun-drenched, open-concept, and anchored by a handsome tray ceiling. The gourmet kitchen impresses with quartz countertops, a spacious center island, and high-end appliances, while elegant light tile flooring flows effortlessly throughout. Every bedroom is generously proportioned and paired with its own private bath, and the custom bunk room is a showstopper that family and guests will love. Step outside and the magic continues. Panoramic screens frame the water views from every angle, blurring the line between indoors and out in true Sanibel style. The composite deck overlooks an oversized sparkling pool — an ideal setting for sunset dinners or quiet mornings watching the manatees drift by. The large lower level provides opportunity for ample storage and parking with sliders out to the pool deck. A meandering stone path leads you down to the composite deck — a generous, sun-kissed retreat designed for lingering. Whether you're settling in for a long al fresco dinner, watching the boats glide past, or simply soaking in the canal views as the day winds down, this space invites you to slow down and savor every moment of island living at its finest Deeded beach access with a private parking lot is just steps away, and the east end location means easy on-and-off island access with close proximity to the bike path, shops, and restaurants. Move-in ready, fully elevated, and impeccably renovated — opportunities like this on Sanibel's finest canal lots are extraordinarily rare. Don't miss your chance to make this island dream your own.
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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 Pfeifer Realty Group LLC via Florida Gulf Coast MLS
Last checked: 11 hours ago
Listing updated: July 24, 2026
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Dock Score™
DockOnly84
ExcellentWhat shaped this score
✓Canal
✓Dock with boat lift
✓Fits boats up to ~100ft+ (est.)
✓Premium waterfront location
·Draft not independently verified
Est. waterfront~190 ft
DockOnly.com rating, not provided by the MLS or listing broker.
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