133 Butterknife Pl, Sanibel, FL 33957
For Sale $1,699,000
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On Sanibel, the best days often begin and end near the water. In Butterknife, that rhythm comes with a level of privacy and convenience found nowhere else along West Gulf Drive. The only gated community on this coveted island corridor, Butterknife is a private enclave of just 34 homesites, with gated streets and deeded beach access for pedestrians and golf carts. Set approximately 344 feet from the community's deeded beach access, this turnkey-furnished beach house offers 3,634 square feet of air-conditioned living space with five bedrooms and three full baths. Built in 2015 by Seacoast Cottage Company, the residence captures a relaxed coastal character through bamboo plank accents along vaulted ceilings, generous gathering spaces and an elevator connecting all three levels. Above it all, a rooftop observation deck creates a private perch for Gulf views and the changing colors of the Sanibel sky. The kitchen is designed for everything from mornings after a beach walk to evenings spent entertaining, with custom-stained cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, farmhouse sink, wine cooler, KitchenAid appliances, cooktop and microwave drawer. The home is offered turnkey furnished, including a fully equipped kitchen, making the transition to island living refreshingly simple. Recent improvements add another layer of value. A standing-seam metal roof, irrigation system and hurricane-rated garage doors were added in 2023. Hurricane-rated windows and doors complement the home's Hardie board exterior. The setting extends the lifestyle well beyond the residence. Butterknife's newly completed sports and fitness facility features tennis, multiple pickleball courts, a sports and basketball court and a shaded observation area with seating. The community pool is approximately 111 feet from the property. For those who envision a private pool, the property's 10,000 square feet of allowable impervious and developed-area coverage provides room for that possibility, subject to applicable approvals. There is also a compelling replacement-cost perspective. Based on an estimated $400,000 homesite value and approximately $1.8 million to construct a 3,634-square-foot residence, or about $495 per square foot, the estimated replacement basis is at least $2.2 million. Here, the appeal is as much about what is already in place as what surrounds it: a furnished beach house, gated island setting, recreation just outside the door and the Gulf only a short walk or golf cart ride down a private community path.
Other
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Pool
Pickleball
See Remarks
Tennis Court(s)
Taxes: $15,360.39
Tax Year: 2025
Association Fee: $2,662.00
Screened Lanai/ Porch
Electric Cooktop
Dishwasher
Dryer
Microwave
Refrigerator/ Icemaker
Wall Oven
Washer
Wine Cooler
Y
Building Description: Two Story, Single Family
Community Type: Gated
MLS Area: Butterknife
Total Square Footage: 6,201
Total Floors: 2
Water: Central
Construction: Wood Frame, Stucco
Short Sale: No
Date Listed: 2026-08-18 00:00:00
Pool Description: Community
Furnished: Turnkey
Parking: Attached
Garage Description: Y
Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage: Y
Flooring: Tile
Roof: Metal
Heating: Central Electric
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(S)
Storm Protection: Impact Resistant Doors, Impact Resistant Windows
Security: Gated Community
Laundry: Laundry In Residence
Irrigation: Central
Pets: Yes
Restrictions: None/ Other
Maintenance: Legal/ Accounting, Manager, Other, Rec Facilities
Rear Exposure: Sw
Lot Desc.: Irregular Lot
Amenities: Pool, Pickleball, See Remarks, Tennis Court(S)
Listing Courtesy Of: Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
jeff.burns@premiersir.com
On Sanibel, the best days often begin and end near the water. In Butterknife, that rhythm comes with a level of privacy and convenience found nowhere else along West Gulf Drive. The only gated community on this coveted island corridor, Butterknife is a private enclave of just 34 homesites, with gated streets and deeded beach access for pedestrians and golf carts. Set approximately 344 feet from the community's deeded beach access, this turnkey-furnished beach house offers 3,634 square feet of air-conditioned living space with five bedrooms and three full baths. Built in 2015 by Seacoast Cottage Company, the residence captures a relaxed coastal character through bamboo plank accents along vaulted ceilings, generous gathering spaces and an elevator connecting all three levels. Above it all, a rooftop observation deck creates a private perch for Gulf views and the changing colors of the Sanibel sky. The kitchen is designed for everything from mornings after a beach walk to evenings spent entertaining, with custom-stained cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, farmhouse sink, wine cooler, KitchenAid appliances, cooktop and microwave drawer. The home is offered turnkey furnished, including a fully equipped kitchen, making the transition to island living refreshingly simple. Recent improvements add another layer of value. A standing-seam metal roof, irrigation system and hurricane-rated garage doors were added in 2023. Hurricane-rated windows and doors complement the home's Hardie board exterior. The setting extends the lifestyle well beyond the residence. Butterknife's newly completed sports and fitness facility features tennis, multiple pickleball courts, a sports and basketball court and a shaded observation area with seating. The community pool is approximately 111 feet from the property. For those who envision a private pool, the property's 10,000 square feet of allowable impervious and developed-area coverage provides room for that possibility, subject to applicable approvals. There is also a compelling replacement-cost perspective. Based on an estimated $400,000 homesite value and approximately $1.8 million to construct a 3,634-square-foot residence, or about $495 per square foot, the estimated replacement basis is at least $2.2 million. Here, the appeal is as much about what is already in place as what surrounds it: a furnished beach house, gated island setting, recreation just outside the door and the Gulf only a short walk or golf cart ride down a private community path.
Property Details
Price: $1,699,000
Sq Ft: 3,634
($468 per
sqft)
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
City: Sanibel
County: Lee
Type: Single Family
Development: Butterknife
Acres: 0.4740
Virtual Tour/Floorplan: View
Year Built: 2015
Listing Number: 2026035116
Status Code: A-Active
Taxes: $15,360.39
Tax Year: 2025
Application Fee: $0.00
Garage:
2
/
Y
Furnishings: Turnkey
Pets Allowed: Yes
Interior Features:
Other
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Amenities:
Pool
Pickleball
See Remarks
Tennis Court(s)
Financial Information:
Taxes: $15,360.39
Tax Year: 2025
Association Fee: $2,662.00
Exterior Features:
Screened Lanai/ Porch
Equipment:
Electric Cooktop
Dishwasher
Dryer
Microwave
Refrigerator/ Icemaker
Wall Oven
Washer
Wine Cooler
View:
Y
Additional Information:
Building Description: Two Story, Single Family
Community Type: Gated
MLS Area: Butterknife
Total Square Footage: 6,201
Total Floors: 2
Water: Central
Construction: Wood Frame, Stucco
Short Sale: No
Date Listed: 2026-08-18 00:00:00
Pool Description: Community
Furnished: Turnkey
Parking: Attached
Garage Description: Y
Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage: Y
Flooring: Tile
Roof: Metal
Heating: Central Electric
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(S)
Storm Protection: Impact Resistant Doors, Impact Resistant Windows
Security: Gated Community
Laundry: Laundry In Residence
Irrigation: Central
Pets: Yes
Restrictions: None/ Other
Maintenance: Legal/ Accounting, Manager, Other, Rec Facilities
Rear Exposure: Sw
Lot Desc.: Irregular Lot
Amenities: Pool, Pickleball, See Remarks, Tennis Court(S)
Map of 133 Butterknife Pl, Sanibel, FL 33957
Listing Courtesy Of: Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
jeff.burns@premiersir.com