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$653,666$552 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $665,000 on Jan 7, 2026

979 E GULF DR

SANIBEL, FL 33957
Building report
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,184 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$654K
$551K low$757K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$665,000 · Jan 7, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,249 (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.$578,806 (2026)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$578,806
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$584,240
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$578,806

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.110 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.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyLEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 128 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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 · 4.7 mi
H
Cypress Lake High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.1 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

979 E Gulf Dr 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.

  • Worth more than 85% of homes in Lee County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Lee County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Lee County
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Lee County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Lee County

What homes are worth in Sanibel 33957

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$367K$3.5M

This home is worth more than 19% 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.

Estimated value$653,666
CheaperTypical $957,360Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$552
CheaperTypical $552Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,184 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,865 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 979 E Gulf Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSanibel 33957Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$653,66619% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$55250% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than1,184 ft²23% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac68% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than197533% of homes13% of homes

About 979 E Gulf Dr

How much is 979 E Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 979 E Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL is $653,666 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $550,508 to $756,824. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 979 E Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL last sell?

979 E Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL last sold on Jan 7, 2026 for $665,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 979 E Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL?

979 E Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,184 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 979 E Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL built?

979 E Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 979 E Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL?

979 E Gulf Dr, 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 979 E Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL compare to other homes in Sanibel 33957?

Among the 7,142 homes in Sanibel 33957, it is worth more than 19% of them ($653,666 against a typical $957,360), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($552 against a typical $552), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,184 ft² against a typical 1,865 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1975 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 85% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 979 E Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 979 E Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL was $8,249. The county assessed it at $578,806.

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