Lee County property record for 863 E Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957
| Property Type | Hotel |
|---|---|
| Details | 10 bd · 60 ba · 21,900 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 3.08 acres (134,186 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $3,500,000 (Oct 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $137,100 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 29-46-23-T1-00001.0080 |
| Primary APN | 29-46-23-T1-00001.0080 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 10 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 60 Baths |
| Units | 60 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 21,900 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 7,898 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 6,572 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Low Rise |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block/Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 134,186 sqft (3.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 480 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Gulf |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 308 sqft |
| Pool Area | 1 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 4,207 sqft |
| Deck Area | 660 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 10127526 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 863 E GULF DR |
| City | SANIBEL |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33957-7016 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Hotel |
| Legal Description | FR SE COR GOVT 1 SEC 30 N ON W LI OF SEC 29 731.43 TH E 408.66 |
| Legal Range | 23E |
| Legal Township | 46S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANIBEL |
| Legal Tract | T1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LEE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | SANIBEL ISLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 80202 |
Source: Lee County records, as of October 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 949 SAND CASTLE RD, SANIBEL, FL 33957-3612 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3020 / 2165 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $7,905,144 (-15.35%) Land $6,041,131 Building $1,864,013 | $7,905,144 (-23.09%) Land $6,041,131 Building $1,864,013 | |
| 2025 | $137,100.00 (+20.01%) | $9,339,040 (+10.04%) | $10,278,484 (+21.1%) Land $8,490,026 Building $1,788,458 |
| 2023 | $114,243.00 (-15.57%) | $8,487,275 (-29.78%) Land $8,487,265 Building $10 | $8,487,275 (-29.78%) Land $8,487,265 Building $10 |
| 2022 | $135,316.00 | $12,086,147 Land $9,932,448 Building $2,153,699 | $12,086,147 Land $9,932,448 Building $2,153,699 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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 |
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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.
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 125 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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