998 Whelk Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957 Property Records

Lee County property record for 998 Whelk Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957 · Last verified July 2026

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 2,174 sqft · built 1988
Lot Size	0.443 acres (19,297 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on File
Last Sale	$737,500 (Feb 2000)
Tax Bill	$10,069 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`20-46-23-T4-03901.0220`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`20-46-23-T4-03901.0220`
Alternative APNs	`232046T4039010220` `10126387`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	2,174 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,142 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area	2,174 sqft 1st Floor
Stories	1 Story
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1988
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Cathedral/Clerestory
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	19,297 sqft (0.443 acres)
Lot Dimensions	145 ft deep x 125 ft wide
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	648 sqft Garage

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area	450 sqft Pool
Patio Area	390 sqft Patio
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	480 sqft Porch
View / Lot	Canal Front
Boat Access	Boat Access

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	10126387
Street Address	998 WHELK DR
City	SANIBEL
State	FL
Zip	33957-4814
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SHELL HARBOR BLK 1 PB 23 PG 79 LOT 22
Legal Range	23E
Legal Township	46S
Legal Section	20
Legal Subdivision	SHELL HARBOR
Legal Tract	T4
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	22
Jurisdiction	LEE FL
Township / Civil Division	SANIBEL ISLAND
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	80202

Owner

Source: Lee County records · APN 20-46-23-T4-03901.0220

Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address	998 WHELK DR, SANIBEL, FL 33957-4814
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Verified Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 01, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 01, 2000 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 03, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	3215 / 4227
Last Transfer Date	Jun 11, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000185872
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LEE FL
Recording Date	Jul 14, 2026
Property Address	998 WHELK DR, SANIBEL, FL 33957-4814
Document Number	0000185872
Instrument Date	Jun 11, 2026
Instrument	2026185872
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 21, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$70.70
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Trust
Address	998 WHELK DR, SANIBEL, FL 33957-4814

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lee County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified July 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

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

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$10,069.00 (-4.99%) Homeowner's exemption	$706,950 (-5.38%) Land $407,491 Building $299,459	$706,950 (-52.58%) Land $407,491 Building $299,459
2023	$10,598.00 (+6.87%) Homeowner's exemption	$747,159 (+3%)	$1,490,838 (+27.25%) Land $1,222,550 Building $268,288
2022	$9,917.00 Homeowner's exemption	$725,397	$1,171,562 Land $646,531 Building $525,031

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lee County (12071C), updated September 23, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AE
Flood Hazard	High
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Special Flood Hazard Area	Yes
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required (federally backed mortgages)
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	10.0 ft
Coastal	Yes

Wildfire

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land in reach
Wildfire Likelihood	Negligible
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.