Captiva, FL 33924 16530 Captiva Drive
$12,500,000



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Presented By: Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.
Home Details
The Crown Jewel of Captiva Island, the one and only Sandpiper Estate. For the first time ever, the iconic Sandpiper Estate is available for purchase, presenting an extraordinary opportunity to own a legacy property on Captiva Island’s prestigious Gold Coast. Spanning 200 feet of prime sandy beach frontage, this breathtaking estate is a rare sanctuary where timeless elegance meets coastal tranquility. Designed for privacy, relaxation, and entertaining, the estate has been cherished for over 40 years as a treasured family retreat and now, it’s ready for its next fortunate owner. The main residence is a masterpiece of waterfront luxury, featuring 3-4 private bedrooms, a spacious central gathering area, and a fantastic kitchen with panoramic Gulf views. A grand dining area offers an elegant setting for entertaining, while a private study provides a quiet retreat. The home seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living, with an expansive screened lanai, multiple lounging decks, and breathtaking views from every angle. The outdoor spaces feel like a private resort, complete with a spectacular pool area offering unparalleled privacy and stunning waterfront views. Just off the pool, a charming beachside bungalow provides additional accommodations with two guest suites, each with en-suite baths, and a spacious family room for relaxing by the shore. The estate also includes a private tennis court, an additional 2 Br guest house or caretakers quarters, and lush tropical landscaping, creating a secluded and serene retreat. For those seeking the ultimate private estate, two adjacent properties, owned by this same owner, 16548 Captiva Drive and 16543 Captiva Drive are also available, allowing for the creation of an unmatched beach to bay front compound that offers a total of 300 ft of beach frontage, 100 ft of bay frontage with well over 5.25 acres total. This opportunity is more than a home; its a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own an iconic piece of Captiva Island.
Presented By: Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.
Interior Features for 16530 Captiva Drive
Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms5
Bathrooms
Half Baths1
Total Baths6
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceAppraiser
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Basement (Y/N)No
Fireplace Y/NNo
FlooringTile, Wood
Furnished Y/NUnfurnished
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesBuiltInFeatures, EntranceFoyer, EatInKitchen, HighCeilings, KitchenIsland, LivingDiningRoom, MainLevelPrimary, Pantry, SittingAreaInPrimary, SeeRemarks, Elevator, HomeOffice, SplitBedrooms, Workshop
Laundry FeaturesWasherHookup, DryerHookup, Inside, LaundryTub
Total Stories2
Window FeaturesSliding, Shutters
Other Rooms
Entry Level1
Room TypeBathroom, Den, ExerciseRoom, FamilyRoom, FloridaRoom, GuestQuarters, Office, Recreation, ScreenedPorch, Workshop, GreatRoom
General for 16530 Captiva Drive
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesDoubleOven, Dryer, Dishwasher, GasCooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Architectural StyleSeeRemarks
Association AmenitiesNone
Association Fee IncludesNone
Attached Garage Yes
Carport Spaces0.0
Carport Y/NNo
CityCaptiva
Community FeaturesNonGated, TennisCourts
Construction MaterialsWoodSiding, WoodFrame
CoolingCentralAir, CeilingFans, Electric, Zoned
CountyLee
Development NameMETES AND BOUNDS
DisclosuresOwnerHasFloodInsurance
Facing DirectionEast
Full Baths5
Garage Spaces3.0
Garage Y/NYes
HOANo
HOA Fee$0.0
HOA Fee 20.0
HOA Fee 30.0
HeatingCentral, Electric
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Land Lease Amount0.0
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Lease Renewal Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionBEG 1000 FT S OF NE COR GOVT LOT 3 W TO W SI CO RD + POB SLY ALG W SI RD
Lot Size UnitsAcres
MLS AreaCI01 - Captiva Island
MobileHomeRemainsYNNo
ModificationTimestamp2025-06-11T18:48:08.727-00:00
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresGazebo, Outbuilding
OwnershipSingle Family
Patio/Porch FeaturesBalcony, Deck, Lanai, Open, Porch, Screened
Pets AllowedYes
Pool FeaturesInGround, PoolEquipment
PossessionCloseOfEscrow
PostalCityCaptiva
Property Attached Y/NNo
Property ConditionResale
Property Sub Type AdditionalSingleFamilyResidence
Property SubtypeSingleFamilyResidence
Property TypeResidential
Rent Control Y/NNo
RoofMetal
Security FeaturesBurglarAlarmMonitored, SecuritySystem, SmokeDetectors
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerSepticTank
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Subdivision NameMETES AND BOUNDS
Tax Annual Amount114810.12
Tax Lot3
Tax Year2024
UtilitiesCableAvailable
ViewGulf, TennisCourt, Water
Virtual TourClick here
Waterfront FeaturesGulf, NavigableWater
Year Built1956
Zoning DescriptionRS-2
Exterior for 16530 Captiva Drive
Building Area Total10586.0
Canal WidthNone
Covered Spaces3.0
Crops Included Y/NNo
Exterior AmenitiesCourtyard, Deck, Other, RoomForPool, Storage, TennisCourts
Foundation DetailsRaised
Gulf AccessYes
Gulf Access TypeNo Bridges, Water Direct
Horse Y/NNo
HorsesN
Irrigation Water Rights Y/NNo
Irrigation/Water RightsN
Lot Dimensions191 x 455 x 192 x 471
Lot FeaturesOversizedLot
Lot Size Acres1.991
Lot Size Area1.991
Lot Size SourceAppraiser
LotDimensionsSourceAppraiser
Other EquipmentGenerator
Parking FeaturesAttached, Driveway, Garage, Guest, TwoSpaces, Unpaved, GarageDoorOpener
Road ResponsibilityPublicMaintainedRoad
SpaNo
Water SourcePublic
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NYes
Additional Details
Price History

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Broker/President