701 Anchor Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957 Property Records

Lee County property record for 701 Anchor Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,356 sqft · built 1984
Lot Size	0.496 acres (21,606 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,225,000 (Mar 2018)
Tax Bill	$15,232 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2018 Sale Mar 2018 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`20-46-23-T4-00002.0280`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`20-46-23-T4-00002.0280`
Alternative APNs	`232046T4000020280` `10126320`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	4,356 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	7,190 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,640 sqft
Basement Area	1,436 sqft
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1984
Effective Year Built	Effective 1989
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Cathedral/Clerestory
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	21,606 sqft (0.496 acres)
Lot Dimensions	200 ft deep x 100 ft wide
View / Lot	Canal Front
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	534 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area	1 sqft
Porch	Florida Room
Porch Area	864 sqft
Patio Area	788 sqft
Lawn Sprinklers	Lawn Sprinklers
Boat Access	Boat Access
Boat Lift	Boat Lift

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	10126320
Street Address	701 ANCHOR DR
City	SANIBEL
State	FL
Zip	33957-4903
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	PARL IN E 1/2 OF SW 1/4 DESC OR 1591 PG 0072 AKA LOT 1 BLK 2 SANIBEL EST U 5
Legal Range	23E
Legal Township	46S
Legal Section	20
Legal Subdivision	SANIBEL ESTATES
Legal Tract	T4
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	LEE FL
Township / Civil Division	SANIBEL ISLAND
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1011
Census Tract	80202

Owner

701 Anchor Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2018.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	701 ANCHOR DR, SANIBEL, FL 33957-4903
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 1, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer COASTAL TITLE SERVICES/SW FL LLC
Mar 5, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer COASTAL TITLE SERVICES/SW FL LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 1, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 1, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 19, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201849670
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 17, 2000
Prior Transfer Doc	3391003832
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LEE FL
Recording Date	Mar 1, 2018
Property Address	701 ANCHOR DR, SANIBEL, FL 33957-4903
Document Number	0000049670
Instrument Date	Feb 28, 2018
Instrument	49670
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 25, 2018
Title Company	COASTAL TITLE SERVICES/SW FL LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$8,307.67
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	49 CAMBRIDGE RD MADISON WI 537045961, MADISON, WI 53704-5961

March 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LEE FL
Recording Date	Mar 5, 2018
Property Address	701 ANCHOR DR, SANIBEL, FL 33957-4903
Document Number	0000051972
Instrument Date	Feb 28, 2018
Instrument	51972
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 9, 2018
Title Company	COASTAL TITLE SERVICES/SW FL LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$8,307.67
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	49 CAMBRIDGE RD MADISON WI 537045961, MADISON, WI 53704-5961

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 701 Anchor Dr was $15,232 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Florida
County	Lee County
Municipality	Sanibel City
Unified School District	Lee County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$1,098,510 (+2.7%)	$1,481,321 (-9.76%) Land $662,963 Building $818,358
2025	$15,232.00 Homeowner's exemption	$1,069,630	$1,641,563 Land $784,628 Building $856,935
2023	$14,330.00 (+7.74%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,003,081 (+3%)	$2,411,339 (+71.16%) Land $1,294,483 Building $1,116,856
2022	$13,300.00 Homeowner's exemption	$973,865	$1,408,803 Land $482,540 Building $926,263

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 701 Anchor 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 Zone	Zone AE high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	11.0 ft
Coastal	Yes
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 465 individual policies
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	1,022 units insured incl. 557 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	1,006 (1982–2024)
Most Recent Claim	Oct 2024 · Hurricane Milton
Claims by Event	Hurricane Ian, Nov 2022 · 288 claims Hurricane Ian, Oct 2022 · 277 claims Tropical Storm Bonnie And Hurricane Charley, Aug 2004 · 184 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

The area around 701 Anchor Dr 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

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 272 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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