520 Tarpon Bay Rd Sanibel, FL 33957
Property Features for 520 Tarpon Bay Rd
General Information
- Property type
- Commercial
- Standard status
- Active
- Lot size
- 0.43 Acres
Building Details
- Year built
- 1930
Source:
Elliman
Listing Agency: John R Wood Listing Agent: Babs Maughan
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Overview
Sanibel Island Historic Building
This freestanding historic building on Sanibel Island, originally built in 1913, has been reimagined for modern use. The building began as a Baptist Church before becoming the Sanibel Colored School in 1927. Over the decades, it has been transformed from a school to an art gallery, gift shop, and most recently, a jewelry store. The property is positioned in a high-traffic, high-visibility location directly across from the upcoming Bailey’s Shopping Plaza and adjacent to Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille. It is zoned Town Center General, the most flexible zoning available on Sanibel, inviting a wide range of commercial or creative possibilities such as boutique retail, gallery space, café, studio, office, or a unique mixed-use concept. Recent upgrades include 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 property also features new drywall, base, casing, and interior doors, Cali Longboard vinyl plank flooring, updated plumbing and electrical systems, new HVAC and mini-split systems, fresh interior and exterior paint, and re-caulked and sealed windows and doors. This property offers potential in the heart of Sanibel Island.
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Tarpon Bay Road ...
Parking Lot & Garage
Frannie's Preserve
Nature Preserve
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Sanibel
- County
- Lee
- State
- Florida
- Longitude
- -82.0804665
- Latitude
- 26.4337516
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Church & religious facility - Historic Sanibel Island building reimagined for modern use.
Where is this church & religious facility 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** across from Bailey’s Shopping Plaza and next to Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille.; - Flexible Town Center General zoning allows for various commercial or creative uses.; - Historically significant building (built in 1913) offering a **unique landmark opportunity**.
