5853 Pine Tree Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957 Property Records

Lee County property record for 5853 Pine Tree Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 2,780 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size0.277 acres (12,052 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$775,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill$10,487 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Sale
Jan 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN11-46-21-T3-00900.003B

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-46-21-T3-00900.003B
Alternative APNs
  • 211146T300900003B
  • 10005493

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,780 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,811 sqft
1st Floor Area1,225 sqft
Basement Area564 sqft
FlooringTile
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1991
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area12,052 sqft (0.277 acres)
Lot Dimensions127 ft deep x 95 ft wide
View / LotCanal Front
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area622 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area300 sqft
PorchFlorida Room
Porch Area145 sqft
Patio Area1,335 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number10005493
Street Address5853 PINE TREE DR
CitySANIBEL
StateFL
Zip33957-2305
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPARL IN GOVT LOT 6 AS DESC IN OR 1271 PG 1447 AKA LT 3B CASTAWAY EST UNR
Legal Range21E
Legal Township46S
Legal Section11
Legal SubdivisionSANIBEL PINE TREE DRIVE
Legal TractT3
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number6,3B
JurisdictionLEE FL
Township / Civil DivisionSANIBEL ISLAND
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract80204

Owner

5853 Pine Tree Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2021.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5673 PINE TREE DR, SANIBEL, FL 33957-2301
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 29, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
SUPERIOR TITLE SERVICES/SANIBEL INC, SUPERIOR TTL SVCS OF SANIBEL
Jan 5, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 16, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2021389707
Prior Transfer DateDec 14, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0000003206
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLEE FL
Recording DateNov 29, 2021
Property Address5853 PINE TREE DR, SANIBEL, FL 33957-2305
Document Number0000389707
Instrument DateNov 12, 2021
Instrument2021000389707
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 14, 2021
Title CompanySUPERIOR TITLE SERVICES/SANIBEL INC, SUPERIOR TTL SVCS OF SANIBEL

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$5,425.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5853 PINE TREE DR, 5853, SANIBEL, FL 33957-2305

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5673 PINE TREE DR, SANIBEL, FL 33957-2301

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLEE FL
Recording DateJan 5, 2017
Property Address5853 PINE TREE DR, SANIBEL, FL 33957-2305
Document Number0000003206
Instrument DateDec 14, 2016
Instrument3206
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 24, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address1 PORTLAND SQ PORTLAND ME 041014057, PORTLAND, ME 04101-4057

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5853 Pine Tree Dr was $10,487 with a widower's exemption.

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$600,755 (+11.02%)$623,440 (-36.31%) Land $346,818 Building $276,622
2025$10,487.00$541,141$978,853 Land $690,160 Building $288,693
2023$13,498.00 (+25.07%)$1,030,303 (+35.12%) Land $461,010 Building $569,293$1,030,303 (+35.12%) Land $461,010 Building $569,293
2022$10,792.00$762,533 Land $328,590 Building $433,943$762,533 Land $328,590 Building $433,943

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5853 Pine Tree Dr 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 ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation7.0 ft
CoastalYes
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 468 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies654 units insured
incl. 186 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims856 (1980–2024)
Most Recent ClaimOct 2024 · Hurricane Milton
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Milton, Oct 2024 · 152 claims
  • Hurricane Ian, Oct 2022 · 234 claims
  • Hurricane Ian, Oct 2022 · 261 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

Wildfire risk around 5853 Pine Tree Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 67% of the US · lower than 92% 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 109 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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