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$189,000

491 MARIAN RD
SANIBEL, FL 33957
Listed by Alena Knoepfler · FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MORTGAGE GVILLE
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About this home

Beautiful oversized 0.375-acre homesite on prestigious Sanibel Island, offering a rare opportunity to create a refined coastal residence in the desirable Sanibel Highlands. Ideally located just a short stroll from Algiers Beach, one of Sanibel’s cherished shelling beaches, this exceptional property combines privacy, flexibility, and long-term value in one of Southwest Florida’s most sought-after island settings. Tucked away for a more exclusive feel, yet moments from Sanibel’s renowned beaches, dining, boutiques, and water activities, this lot is perfectly suited for buyers seeking a luxurious island retreat or investors looking to secure a premium homesite in a highly desirable location. With no HOA and no deed restrictions, the property offers unusual freedom to design and build to current code, tailored to today’s standards and tomorrow’s expectations. Envision a custom beach home with pool, lush tropical landscaping, and elegant indoor-outdoor living — all just steps from sun, surf, and world-famous shelling. A rare Sanibel offering with exceptional lifestyle appeal and strong investment potential.

Property details

MLS
Stellar MLS
MLS #
MFRGC539040
Property type
Land
Subdivision
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Status
Active
Days on market
96
On market date
April 1, 2026
Stories
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Lot size
0.38 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
THE SANIBEL SCHOOL
3.24 mi away · Grades -1-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
252
Student:teacher ratio
14.8:1
District
LEE
Middle
None found nearby
High
None found nearby

Walkability

Blended score for SANIBEL's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

55
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.3 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
75 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores3
Parks4
Schools2
Transit stops0
Pharmacies1

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$1,288/mo
$37,800 down
$151,200 loan
Principal & interest$981
Property tax (est.)$158
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 6, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.