1854 Ibis Ln, Sanibel, FL 33957
For Sale $1,349,000
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A Rare Sanctuary on Sanibel Island. Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and backing up to 70 acres of protected preserve, this completely rebuilt, architect-designed home offers something increasingly rare on Sanibel: privacy, modern resilience, and true island character, all in one place. Inside, 2,100± square feet unfold across a bright, open floor plan built to capture the island's breezes and long, leafy views. Soaring ceilings and oversized hurricane-impact windows flood the main living space with light, while the first-floor primary suite offers rare single-level ease. At the heart of the home is a German-engineered Eggersmann kitchen, built with the precision and obsessive attention to detail of a high-performance German automobile — striking to look at, but engineered for real function, with storage and workflow designed down to the inch. Designer fixtures and premium flooring carry that same quality throughout the home. Upstairs, three sunlit bedrooms and two spacious bathrooms with walk-in showers lead to the home's most memorable space: a playroom connecting two custom-designed bunk rooms with 12-foot-plus ceilings and four built-in beds, each bed with its own skylight. Every system here was rebuilt to exceed current code: a 22-gauge standing-seam metal roof, PGT impact windows and doors, new electrical, plumbing, and irrigation, Hardie Plank siding, and a high-efficiency HVAC system. Outside, Trex decks with Bullet cable railings overlook a large backyard with room for a future pool and second-floor lake views — plus parking for three vehicles and a boat, so there's space for every piece of island gear. Offered fully furnished and turnkey, the home sits on .23 private acres, walking distance to town, minutes from the causeway, and a short bike ride to Sanibel's white-sand beaches. With nearly 70% of the island permanently protected as conservation land, this is a rare chance to own a piece of one of America's last naturally preserved barrier islands — where nature isn't a backdrop, but part of everyday life.
Bar
Built- In Cabinets
Closet Cabinets
Foyer
Pantry
Pull Down Stairs
Smoke Detectors
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Volume Ceiling
Walk- In Closet(s)
Barbecue
Bike And Jog Path
Play Area
Taxes: $7,791.33
Tax Year: 2025
Open Porch/ Lanai
Storage
Cooktop
Electric Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Refrigerator/ Freezer
Refrigerator/ Icemaker
Washer
Y
Elementary School: School Choice
Middle School: School Choice
Junior High: School Choice
High School: School Choice
Building Description: Two Story, Multi- Story Home, Single Family
Community Type: Non- Gated
MLS Area: Sanibel Lake Estates
Total Square Footage: 2,527
Total Floors: 2
Water: Central
Construction: Wood Frame
Date Listed: 2026-08-07 00:00:00
Furnished: Furnished
Kitchen Description: Island, Pantry
Parking: Covered, Driveway Paved, Driveway Unpaved, Under Bldg Open, Attached
Garage Description: Y
Garage Spaces: 3
Attached Garage: Y
Flooring: Wood
Roof: Metal
Heating: Central Electric
Cooling: Central Electric
Storm Protection: Impact Resistant Doors, Impact Resistant Windows
Security: Smoke Detector(S)
Laundry: Washer/ Dryer Hookup, Laundry In Residence
Irrigation: Central
Pets: Yes
Restrictions: None/ Other
Maintenance: None
Rear Exposure: E
Lot Desc.: Regular
Amenities: Barbecue, Bike And Jog Path, Play Area
Listing Courtesy Of: William Raveis Real Estate
felipe@topagentnaples.com
A Rare Sanctuary on Sanibel Island. Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and backing up to 70 acres of protected preserve, this completely rebuilt, architect-designed home offers something increasingly rare on Sanibel: privacy, modern resilience, and true island character, all in one place. Inside, 2,100± square feet unfold across a bright, open floor plan built to capture the island's breezes and long, leafy views. Soaring ceilings and oversized hurricane-impact windows flood the main living space with light, while the first-floor primary suite offers rare single-level ease. At the heart of the home is a German-engineered Eggersmann kitchen, built with the precision and obsessive attention to detail of a high-performance German automobile — striking to look at, but engineered for real function, with storage and workflow designed down to the inch. Designer fixtures and premium flooring carry that same quality throughout the home. Upstairs, three sunlit bedrooms and two spacious bathrooms with walk-in showers lead to the home's most memorable space: a playroom connecting two custom-designed bunk rooms with 12-foot-plus ceilings and four built-in beds, each bed with its own skylight. Every system here was rebuilt to exceed current code: a 22-gauge standing-seam metal roof, PGT impact windows and doors, new electrical, plumbing, and irrigation, Hardie Plank siding, and a high-efficiency HVAC system. Outside, Trex decks with Bullet cable railings overlook a large backyard with room for a future pool and second-floor lake views — plus parking for three vehicles and a boat, so there's space for every piece of island gear. Offered fully furnished and turnkey, the home sits on .23 private acres, walking distance to town, minutes from the causeway, and a short bike ride to Sanibel's white-sand beaches. With nearly 70% of the island permanently protected as conservation land, this is a rare chance to own a piece of one of America's last naturally preserved barrier islands — where nature isn't a backdrop, but part of everyday life.
Property Details
Price: $1,349,000
Sq Ft: 2,024
($667 per
sqft)
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
City: Sanibel
County: Lee
Type: Single Family
Development: Sanibel Lake Estates
Acres: 0.2320
Virtual Tour/Floorplan: View
Year Built: 1984
Listing Number: 226027880
Status Code: A-Active
Taxes: $7,791.33
Tax Year: 2025
Garage:
3
/
Y
Furnishings: Furnished
Pets Allowed: Yes
Interior Features:
Bar
Built- In Cabinets
Closet Cabinets
Foyer
Pantry
Pull Down Stairs
Smoke Detectors
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Volume Ceiling
Walk- In Closet(s)
Amenities:
Barbecue
Bike And Jog Path
Play Area
Financial Information:
Taxes: $7,791.33
Tax Year: 2025
Exterior Features:
Open Porch/ Lanai
Storage
Equipment:
Cooktop
Electric Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Refrigerator/ Freezer
Refrigerator/ Icemaker
Washer
View:
Y
School Information:
Elementary School: School Choice
Middle School: School Choice
Junior High: School Choice
High School: School Choice
Additional Information:
Building Description: Two Story, Multi- Story Home, Single Family
Community Type: Non- Gated
MLS Area: Sanibel Lake Estates
Total Square Footage: 2,527
Total Floors: 2
Water: Central
Construction: Wood Frame
Date Listed: 2026-08-07 00:00:00
Furnished: Furnished
Kitchen Description: Island, Pantry
Parking: Covered, Driveway Paved, Driveway Unpaved, Under Bldg Open, Attached
Garage Description: Y
Garage Spaces: 3
Attached Garage: Y
Flooring: Wood
Roof: Metal
Heating: Central Electric
Cooling: Central Electric
Storm Protection: Impact Resistant Doors, Impact Resistant Windows
Security: Smoke Detector(S)
Laundry: Washer/ Dryer Hookup, Laundry In Residence
Irrigation: Central
Pets: Yes
Restrictions: None/ Other
Maintenance: None
Rear Exposure: E
Lot Desc.: Regular
Amenities: Barbecue, Bike And Jog Path, Play Area
Map of 1854 Ibis Ln, Sanibel, FL 33957
Listing Courtesy Of: William Raveis Real Estate
felipe@topagentnaples.com