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    520 Tarpon Bay Rd Sanibel, FL 33957

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    For Sale
    $1,250,000

    COMMERCIAL - Sanibel, FL

    Type:Retail
    Lot size:
    0.43 Acres
    Days on Market:
    31
    Last Refresh:
    Feb 4 at 10:06 pm

    Property Features for 520 Tarpon Bay Rd

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Retail
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    26-46-22-T4-00019.0000
    Lot size
    0.43 Acres

    Building Details

    Year built
    1930
    Floors in Building
    1

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    Listing Contact
    Babs Maughan

    John R Wood (239) 472-2411

    Listing agent Babs Maughan (239) 314-4800 License #280596832

    Listing date Jan 5, 2026

    MLS# 225012975

    Copyright © 2026 Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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    Property Insight Report

    Overview

    Historic Sanibel Building in Prime Location

    This historic building on Sanibel Island, originally constructed in 1913, offers a unique opportunity for commercial use. The structure, once a Baptist Church and later the Sanibel Colored School in 1927, has been reimagined for modern use. Throughout its history, it has served as an art gallery, gift shop, and jewelry store. The property is located in a high-traffic, high-visibility area, directly across from the upcoming Bailey's Shopping Plaza and adjacent to Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille. The zoning, Town Center General, allows for a range of commercial possibilities, including boutique retail, gallery space, cafe, studio, office, or mixed-use concepts. The building has been fully remediated and modernized, with recent upgrades including a complete interior demo and rebuild, crawl space filled and reinforced with concrete, a new 24-gauge standing seam metal roof, seamless gutters, and marine-grade exterior light poles. The interior features new drywall, base, casing, interior doors, and Cali Longboard vinyl plank flooring. Plumbing and electrical systems have been updated, and new HVAC and mini-split systems installed. Fresh interior and exterior paint has been applied, and windows and doors have been re-caulked and sealed. The lot size is 0.428 acres. This property offers potential in the heart of Sanibel Island.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Tarpon Bay Road ... Parking Lot & Garage Frannie's Preserve Nature Preserve

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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    Location Insight

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    City
    Sanibel
    County
    Lee
    State
    Florida
    Longitude
    -82.080466
    Latitude
    26.433752

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Storefront property - Iconic Sanibel building, modernized, with flexible zoning and high visibility.
    Where is this storefront property located?
    The property is located at 520 Tarpon Bay Rd Sanibel, FL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,250,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - Prime, high-traffic location directly across from the upcoming Bailey's Shopping Plaza and adjacent to Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille.; - Flexible Town Center General zoning allows for a wide range of commercial or creative uses.; - Historic building (built in 1913) with a rich past, offering a unique and iconic presence on Sanibel Island.
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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