Ad #6874626
MLS #2026035116
On Sanibel, the best days often begin and end near the water. In
133 Butterknife Place, Sanibel, FL 33957
$1,699,000
5Beds
3Baths
3,634Sqft
0.47Acres
About this property
On Sanibel, the best days often begin and end near the water. In Butterknife, that rhythm comes with a level of privacy and convenience found nowhere else along West Gulf Drive. The only gated community on this desired island corridor, Butterknife is a private enclave of just 34 homesites, with gated streets, and deeded beach access for pedestrians and golf carts. Approximately 344 feet from the community's deeded beach access, this turnkey-furnished beach house offers 3,634 square feet of air-conditioned living space with five bedrooms and three full baths. Built in 2015 by Seacoast Cottage Company, the residence captures a relaxed coastal character through bamboo plank accents along vaulted ceilings, generous gathering spaces and an elevator connecting all three levels. Above it all, a rooftop observation deck creates a private perch for Gulf views and the changing colors of the Sanibel sky. The kitchen is designed for everything from mornings after a beach walk to evenings spent entertaining, with custom-stained cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, farmhouse sink, wine cooler, KitchenAid appliances, cooktop and microwave drawer. The home is offered turnkey furnished, including a fully equipped kitchen, making the transition to island living refreshingly simple. Recent improvements add another layer of value. A standing-seam metal roof, irrigation system and hurricane-rated garage doors were added in 2023. Hurricane-rated windows and doors complement the home's Hardie board exterior. The setting extends the lifestyle well beyond the residence. Butterknife's newly completed sports and fitness facility features tennis, multiple pickleball courts, a sports and basketball court, and a shaded observation area with seating. The community pool is approximately 111 feet from the property. For those who envision a private pool, the property's 10,000 square feet of allowable impervious and developed-area coverage provides room for that possibility, subject to applicable approvals. There is also a compelling replacement-cost perspective. Based on an estimated $400,000 homesite value and approximately $1.8 million to construct a 3,634-square-foot residence, or about $495 per square foot, the estimated replacement basis is at least $2.2 million. Here, the appeal is as much about what is in place as what surrounds it, including a furnished beach house, gated island setting, recreation just outside the door and the Gulf only a short distance or golf cart ride down a private community path.
Property Features
5 Beds
3 Baths
3,634 Sqft
Built in 2015
0.47 Acres
2 Stories
Garage
Siding: Stucco, WoodFrame
Metal Roof
Electric (Heating), Central
$15,360 / yr property tax
Lee County
BUTTERKNIFE Community
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Jeffrey Burns
Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
239-464-2984
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Listing Agent: Jeffrey Burns (License #: 280595636) 239-464-2984
Broker: Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty 239-472-2735 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Broker: Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty 239-472-2735 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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$1,699,000
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,634
Sqft
133 Butterknife Place, Sanibel, FL 33957
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MLS# 2026035116
$1,699,000
133 Butterknife Place, Sanibel, FL 33957
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,634
Sqft
0.47
Acres
$1,699,000
133 Butterknife Place, Sanibel, FL 33957
5 Beds
3 Baths
3,634 Sqft
0.47 Acres
Accessibility Features
Accessible Elevator Installed
On Sanibel, the best days often begin and end near the water. In
On Sanibel, the best days often begin and end near the water. In Butterknife, that rhythm comes with a level of privacy and convenience found nowhere else along West Gulf Drive. The only gated community on this desired island corridor, Butterknife is a private enclave of just 34 homesites, with gated streets, and deeded beach access for pedestrians and golf carts. Approximately 344 feet from the community's deeded beach access, this turnkey-furnished beach house offers 3,634 square feet of air-conditioned living space with five bedrooms and three full baths. Built in 2015 by Seacoast Cottage Company, the residence captures a relaxed coastal character through bamboo plank accents along vaulted ceilings, generous gathering spaces and an elevator connecting all three levels. Above it all, a rooftop observation deck creates a private perch for Gulf views and the changing colors of the Sanibel sky. The kitchen is designed for everything from mornings after a beach walk to evenings spent entertaining, with custom-stained cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, farmhouse sink, wine cooler, KitchenAid appliances, cooktop and microwave drawer. The home is offered turnkey furnished, including a fully equipped kitchen, making the transition to island living refreshingly simple. Recent improvements add another layer of value. A standing-seam metal roof, irrigation system and hurricane-rated garage doors were added in 2023. Hurricane-rated windows and doors complement the home's Hardie board exterior. The setting extends the lifestyle well beyond the residence. Butterknife's newly completed sports and fitness facility features tennis, multiple pickleball courts, a sports and basketball court, and a shaded observation area with seating. The community pool is approximately 111 feet from the property. For those who envision a private pool, the property's 10,000 square feet of allowable impervious and developed-area coverage provides room for that possibility, subject to applicable approvals. There is also a compelling replacement-cost perspective. Based on an estimated $400,000 homesite value and approximately $1.8 million to construct a 3,634-square-foot residence, or about $495 per square foot, the estimated replacement basis is at least $2.2 million. Here, the appeal is as much about what is in place as what surrounds it, including a furnished beach house, gated island setting, recreation just outside the door and the Gulf only a short distance or golf cart ride down a private community path.
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HOME DETAILS
5 Beds
3 Baths
3,634 Sqft
Built in 2015
0.47 Acres
2 Stories
EXTERIOR
Garage
Siding: Stucco, WoodFrame
Metal Roof
INTERIOR
Electric (Heating), Central
FINANCIAL & COMMUNITY
$15,360 / yr property tax
Lee County
BUTTERKNIFE Community
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Source Property ID
2026035116
Listing Agent: Jeffrey Burns (License #: 280595636) 239-464-2984
Broker: Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty 239-472-2735 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Broker: Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty 239-472-2735 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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