540 E Lake Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957 Property Records

Lee County property record for 540 E Lake Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,588 sqft · built 2018
Lot Size0.62 acres (27,007 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$950,000 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill$10,401 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Sale
Mar 2021 Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN25-46-22-T3-01108.0160

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-46-22-T3-01108.0160
Alternative APNs
  • 222546T3011080160
  • 10021938

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,588 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,320 sqft
1st Floor Area1,383 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2018
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2018
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area27,007 sqft (0.62 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area205 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area205 sqft
PorchFlorida Room
Porch Area1,937 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number10021938
Street Address540 E LAKE RD
CitySANIBEL
StateFL
Zip33957-4303
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSANIBEL HIGHLANDS BLK 8 PB 7 PG 74 LOTS 16 THRU 20
Legal Range22E
Legal Township46S
Legal Section25
Legal SubdivisionSANIBEL HIGHLANDS
Legal TractT3
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number16-20
JurisdictionLEE FL
Township / Civil DivisionSANIBEL ISLAND
Census Block Group4
Census Block4009
Census Tract80202

Owner

Source: Lee County records, as of July 29, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address14543 INDIGO LAKES CIR, NAPLES, FL 34119-4823
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 1, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
SUPERIOR TITLE SERVICES/SANIBEL INC, SUPERIOR TTL SVCS OF SANIBEL
Mar 16, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Oct 31, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SANIBEL CAPTIVA COMMUNITY BANK
Oct 11, 2017Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit
SANIBEL CAPTIVA CMNTY BK
Jul 31, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
COASTAL TITLE, COASTAL TITLE SERVICES INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 1, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 1, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 31, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023290398
Prior Transfer DateFeb 23, 1995
Prior Transfer Doc2597003088
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLEE FL
Recording DateSep 1, 2023
Property Address540 E LAKE RD, SANIBEL, FL 33957-4303
Document Number0000290398
Map ReferenceMB 7 PG 74
Instrument DateAug 22, 2023
Instrument2023000290398
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 11, 2023
Title CompanySUPERIOR TITLE SERVICES/SANIBEL INC, SUPERIOR TTL SVCS OF SANIBEL

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$6,650.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address540 E LAKE RD, SANIBEL, FL 33957-4303

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address14543 INDIGO LAKES CIR, NAPLES, FL 34119-4823

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLEE FL
Property Address540 E LAKE RD, SANIBEL, FL 33957-4303
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 1, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address540 E LAKE RD, SANIBEL, FL 33957-4303

Mortgage

Document Number0000081533
DateMar 16, 2021
Instrument2021000081533
Lender
NameFLAGSTAR BANK FSB
TypeBank
AddressTROY, MI 48098
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2051

October 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLEE FL
Property Address540 E LAKE RD, SANIBEL, FL 33957-4303
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000257055
DateOct 31, 2018
Instrument2018000257055
Lender
NameSANIBEL CAPTIVA COMMUNITY BANK
TypeBank
AddressSANIBEL, FL 33957
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2048

October 2017: Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionLEE FL
Recording DateOct 11, 2017
Property Address540 E LAKE RD, SANIBEL, FL 33957-4303
Instrument DateOct 6, 2017
Instrument211681
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedNov 14, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address540 E LAKE RD SANIBEL FL 33957, SANIBEL, FL 33957

Mortgage

Document Number0000211681
DateOct 11, 2017
Instrument211681
Lender
NameSANIBEL CAPTIVA CMNTY BK
TypeBank
AddressSANIBEL, FL 33957
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 10, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLEE FL
Recording DateJul 31, 2017
Property Address540 E LAKE RD, SANIBEL, FL 33957-4303
Document Number0000164549
Instrument DateJul 22, 2017
Instrument164549
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 11, 2017
Title CompanyCOASTAL TITLE, COASTAL TITLE SERVICES INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,137.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address550 LEATHER FERN PL SANIBEL FL 339574331, SANIBEL, FL 33957-4331

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lee County assessment roll, as of July 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountyLee County
MunicipalitySanibel City
Unified School DistrictLee County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$624,760 (-10.55%) Land $335,166 Building $289,594$624,760 (-10.55%) Land $335,166 Building $289,594
2025$10,401.00 (+54.11%)$698,416 (+44.87%) Land $397,286 Building $301,130$698,416 (-38.2%) Land $397,286 Building $301,130
2023$6,749.00 (+7.04%) Homeowner's exemption$482,104 (+3%)$1,130,191 (+42.85%) Land $365,769 Building $764,422
2022$6,305.00 Homeowner's exemption$468,062$791,187 Land $225,632 Building $565,555

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation9.0 ft
CoastalYes
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 278 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies284 units insured
incl. 6 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims565 (1978–2024)
Most Recent ClaimOct 2024 · Hurricane Milton
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Milton, Oct 2024 · 71 claims
  • Hurricane Ian, Sep 2022 · 175 claims
  • Hurricane Ian, Sep 2022 · 163 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 64% of the US · lower than 90% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemISLAND WATER ASSOCIATION
serves 14,784 people · EPA ID FL5360146
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 163 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink
Fiber
3,000 / 3,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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