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Captiva 33924
16970 Captiva Drive
$4,875,000
● Land - Off Market

16970 Captiva Drive

Captiva, FL 33924
bedrooms
Studio
bathrooms
0 Bath
$33,165
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Beachfront on Captiva - 1.07 acres of pristine beachfront on one of the Gulf Coast's most exclusive islands, Captiva Island. Imagine owning 106 feet of direct Gulf Frontage and highly desirable Western Exposure, this rare homesite offers unobstructed sunsets, endless water views, and the soothing sound of waves meeting the white sand shoreline. One of only a handful of remaining buildable beachfront parcels on Captiva's famed Gold Coast, this exceptional property provides the scale and privacy to create a luxury coastal estate or multi-generational family compound, a lifestyle that is increasingly rare in today's market. Envision a custom residence with an expansive pool and spa overlooking the Gulf, morning shelling walks, world-class fishing, and tranquil evenings framed by colorful sunsets and the sea breeze flowing through your future home. The property is surveyed and includes professionally designed building plans for a stunning 7,995 SF multi-level residence with a second-floor pool and separate guest quarters, offering a virtually shovel-ready opportunity or the freedom to design your own coastal retreat. With over 400 feet of depth and natural privacy from Captiva Drive, it is ideal for creating a secluded beachfront retreat while remaining close to the island's village. Just a short stroll to Andy Rosse Lane, the heart of Captiva's charming and laid-back lifestyle, with boutique shops, waterfront dining, and iconic restaurants such as The Mucky Duck, The Bubble Room, Green Flash, and Old Captiva House. Enjoy nearby marinas, watersports, South Seas Island Resort and Golf Course, Tween Waters Inn & Marina, and miles of unspoiled white sand beaches, all within a stroll of your future home. Captiva provides an unhurried island setting with no traffic lights or commercial congestion. The ideal setting for a private island retreat, yet conveniently located just a short drive from RSW International Airport, Page Field for private aviation, and Naples, offering world-class fine dining, luxury shopping, and cultural amenities. This is a truly irreplaceable Gulf-front estate parcel in one of Florida's most prestigious luxury real estate markets, offering scale, flexibility, privacy, and direct beach frontage that is rarely available on Captiva Island or the Sanibel barrier islands. A premier opportunity to build a legacy property on the Gold Coast of Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast.
Unit Size
-
Days on Market
211 days
Land Size
1.07 acres
Price per sqft
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Property Type
Land
Property Taxes
$6,159
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
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Last updated: 2 months ago ( #2026003811)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Aug 20, 2026 Sold
Sold
Apr 22, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Jan 21, 2026 Listed by Compass Florida LLC $5,500,000
Listed by Compass Florida LLC
Jul 19, 2025 No longer available -
No longer available
Jan 22, 2025 Listed by Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty $5,750,000
Listed by Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Offering over 100 feet of beachfront on Captiva's illustrious Gold Coast, this vacant parcel offers over an acre of land with a large building envelope necessary to construct a spacious and spectacular home and expansive pool while maintaining ample depth and privacy from the road. The seller commissioned conceptual drawings and floor plans corresponding to the renderings shown in the listing information and these are available for separate purchase. New construction presents you with the enviable opportunity to craft your dream estate where the design and decor are yours to perfect and enjoy. New construction also brings with it peace of mind of constructing to the newest and proven building codes for maximum resiliency where Mother Nature is your inspiration not your apprehension. Surrounded by Southwest Florida's desirable estates, you're not only building a family compound, dream escape or personal sanctuary, you're also building a portfolio with an asset with a strong outlook of appreciation and income potential should you desire. For the rare opportunity to have a private estate with 200 feet of beach frontage and over two acres, the neighboring property is also available.
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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Bedroom Count: 0
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 0
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0
  • Location Influence Type: 106

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 46,740
  • Total Building Area: 0
  • Building Area: 0

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 0
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: V
  • Subdivision: CAPTIVA ESTATES
  • Land Acres: 0000001073
  • Standard Land Use Code: 8001
  • County Land Use Code: 00
  • State Land Use Code: 00
  • Legal Description 1: PARL IN GOVT LT 7 DESC IN INST# 2008000332573

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Lee County School District
  • Census Tract: 080100

Zoning

  • Zoning: RS-2

Geography

  • Account Number: 10552435
  • Subdivision Tract Number: 00
  • Parcel: 03-46-21-00-00028.005B
  • Lot: 7
  • Meridian: SEC 03 TWN 46S RNG 21E
  • Municipality: CAPTIVA FIRE/EROSION
  • Latitude: 26.4874
  • Longitude: -82.1847

    Address

  • Full Address: 16970 Captiva Dr
  • Address - House Number: 16970
  • Address - Street Name: Captiva
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: FL
  • City Name: Captiva
  • Zip Code: 33924

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $5,596,710
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 006

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $4,181,094
  • Market Land Value: $3,854,006

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $3,581,160

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Jul 26, 2021
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jul 27, 2021
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 71
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2021000247613
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Nov 03, 2015
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Oct 14, 2015
  • Previous Sale Amount: $2,700,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 71
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When was property at 16970 Captiva Drive built and last sold?
The property at 16970 Captiva Drive was built in and last sold on Jul 26, 2021 for $3,900,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 16970 Captiva Drive is $5,555,000.
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