Lee County property record for 545 Lighthouse Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 5,279 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.346 acres (15,072 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,250,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $31,756 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 20-46-23-T2-01500.0330 |
| Primary APN | 20-46-23-T2-01500.0330 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,279 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 9,392 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,084 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 575 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,415 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block/Stucco |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 15,072 sqft (0.346 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 108 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Canal Front |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 342 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 1 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 814 sqft |
| Patio Area | 44 sqft |
| Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ | Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 10125904 |
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| Street Address | 545 LIGHTHOUSE WAY |
| City | SANIBEL |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33957-3905 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SANIBEL ESTATES UNIT 4 OR 133/653 LOT 33 |
| Legal Range | 23E |
| Legal Township | 46S |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANIBEL ESTATES |
| Legal Tract | T2 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Legal Unit | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LEE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | SANIBEL ISLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 80202 |
545 Lighthouse Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Lee County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 545 LIGHTHOUSE WAY, SANIBEL, FL 33957-3905 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021277603 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEE FL |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 545 LIGHTHOUSE WAY, SANIBEL, FL 33957-3905 |
| Document Number | 0000277603 |
| Map Reference | MB 113 PG 652&653 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000277603 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE GROUP SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $22,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13721 MARKHAM LN, 13721, FORT MYERS, FL 33919-6254 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 545 LIGHTHOUSE WAY, SANIBEL, FL 33957-3905 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 545 Lighthouse Way was $31,756 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Lee County assessment roll, as of July 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Lee County |
| Municipality | Sanibel City |
| Unified School District | Lee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,016,105 (-10.25%) Land $875,920 Building $1,140,185 | $2,016,105 (-10.25%) Land $875,920 Building $1,140,185 | |
| 2025 | $31,756.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,246,327 Land $1,052,993 Building $1,193,334 | $2,246,327 Land $1,052,993 Building $1,193,334 |
| 2023 | $39,589.00 (+8.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,764,147 (+3%) | $2,858,851 (+6.53%) Land $1,042,537 Building $1,816,314 |
| 2022 | $36,576.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,683,638 Land $779,336 Building $1,904,302 | $2,683,638 Land $779,336 Building $1,904,302 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 545 Lighthouse Way in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 9.0 ft |
| Coastal | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 195 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 558 units insured incl. 363 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 635 (1982–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2024 · Hurricane Milton |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 545 Lighthouse Way has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ISLAND WATER ASSOCIATION serves 14,784 people · EPA ID FL5360146 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 101 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 3,000 / 3,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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