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Last sold for $281,000 on May 9, 2024

972 FITZHUGH ST

SANIBEL, FL 33957
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,347 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$281,000 · May 9, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,764 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$215,844 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$196,222
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$227,611

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.129 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.99%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cottage
CountyLEE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1986
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
The Sanibel SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 3.9 mi
H
Cypress Lake High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.5 mi

District: Lee County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 33957These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.149
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.13

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.49%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,147
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.205 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$129,413
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$195,418
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.74°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.68%

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How this home compares

972 Fitzhugh St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Lee County
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Lee County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Sanibel 33957

How it measures up in Sanibel 33957

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sanibel 33957.

Living area1,347 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,859 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 972 Fitzhugh St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSanibel 33957Lee County
Living areabigger than1,347 ft²32% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac45% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than19717% of homes7% of homes

About 972 Fitzhugh St

When did 972 Fitzhugh St, Sanibel, FL last sell?

972 Fitzhugh St, Sanibel, FL last sold on May 9, 2024 for $281,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 972 Fitzhugh St, Sanibel, FL?

972 Fitzhugh St, Sanibel, FL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,347 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 972 Fitzhugh St, Sanibel, FL built?

972 Fitzhugh St, Sanibel, FL was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 972 Fitzhugh St, Sanibel, FL?

972 Fitzhugh St, Sanibel, FL is assigned to The Sanibel School (elementary), rated A+; Cypress Lake High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Lee County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 972 Fitzhugh St, Sanibel, FL compare to other homes in Sanibel 33957?

Among the 7,142 homes in Sanibel 33957, it is bigger than 32% of them (1,347 ft² against a typical 1,859 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1971 against a typical 1979). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 972 Fitzhugh St, Sanibel, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 972 Fitzhugh St, Sanibel, FL was $2,764. The county assessed it at $215,844.

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