Captiva, FL 33924 16970 Captiva Drive
$5,500,000
Pending



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Presented By: Compass Florida LLC
Home Details
Beachfront on Captiva - 1.07 acres of pristine beachfront on one of the Gulf Coast’s most exclusive islands, Captiva Island. Imagine owning 106 feet of direct Gulf Frontage and highly desirable Western Exposure, this rare homesite offers unobstructed sunsets, endless water views, and the soothing sound of waves meeting the white sand shoreline. One of only a handful of remaining buildable beachfront parcels on Captiva’s famed Gold Coast, this exceptional property provides the scale and privacy to create a luxury coastal estate or multi-generational family compound, a lifestyle that is increasingly rare in today’s market. Envision a custom residence with an expansive pool and spa overlooking the Gulf, morning shelling walks, world-class fishing, and tranquil evenings framed by colorful sunsets and the sea breeze flowing through your future home. The property is surveyed and includes professionally designed building plans for a stunning 7,995 SF multi-level residence with a second-floor pool and separate guest quarters, offering a virtually shovel-ready opportunity or the freedom to design your own coastal retreat. With over 400 feet of depth and natural privacy from Captiva Drive, it is ideal for creating a secluded beachfront retreat while remaining close to the island’s village. Just a short stroll to Andy Rosse Lane, the heart of Captiva’s charming and laid-back lifestyle, with boutique shops, waterfront dining, and iconic restaurants such as The Mucky Duck, The Bubble Room, Green Flash, and Old Captiva House. Enjoy nearby marinas, watersports, South Seas Island Resort and Golf Course, Tween Waters Inn & Marina, and miles of unspoiled white sand beaches, all within a stroll of your future home. Captiva provides an unhurried island setting with no traffic lights or commercial congestion. The ideal setting for a private island retreat, yet conveniently located just a short drive from RSW International Airport, Page Field for private aviation, and Naples, offering world-class fine dining, luxury shopping, and cultural amenities. This is a truly irreplaceable Gulf-front estate parcel in one of Florida’s most prestigious luxury real estate markets, offering scale, flexibility, privacy, and direct beach frontage that is rarely available on Captiva Island or the Sanibel barrier islands. A premier opportunity to build a legacy property on the Gold Coast of Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Presented By: Compass Florida LLC
General for 16970 Captiva Drive
Association AmenitiesBeach Rights, Beach Access, None
Association Fee IncludesNone
CityCaptiva
Community FeaturesNon-Gated
CountyLee
Current UseSingle Family
Facing DirectionEast
HOA Fee$
HOA Fee 2
HOA Fee 3
Land Lease Amount
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionPARL IN GOVT LT 7 DESC IN INST# 2008000332573
Lot Size UnitsAcres
MLS AreaCI01 - Captiva Island
PossessionClose Of Escrow
PostalCityCaptiva
Property Sub Type AdditionalResidential, Unimproved Land
Property SubtypeResidential
Property TypeLand
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerSeptic Tank
Standard StatusPending
StatusPending
Subdivision NameMETES AND BOUNDS
Tax Annual Amount73908.16
Tax Lot7
Tax Year2024
UtilitiesWater Available
ViewGulf, Landscaped, Water
Virtual TourClick here
Waterfront FeaturesBeach Front, Gulf, Across the Road Water Frontage
Zoning DescriptionRS-2
Exterior for 16970 Captiva Drive
Covered Spaces
Lot Dimensions103 x 417 x 106 x 404
Lot FeaturesOversized Lot
Lot Size Acres1.073
Lot Size Area1.073
Lot Size SourceAppraiser
LotDimensionsSourceAppraiser
Road Surface TypePaved
VegetationSee Remarks
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NYes
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
High School
Hubert H Humphrey Middle School
Middle School
N/A
Elementary School
Big Hollow Elementary School
Yessenia Eglee Ferrer Vegas
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