4481 Butterfly Shell DR

$974,500

  • 1232 sqft
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 1 Garages

General Information

  • List Price : $974,500
  • City : CAPTIVA
  • Acres : 0.2017
  • MLS Area : 1512
  • Status Type : Resale Property
  • Approx. Living Area : 1232
  • Furnished : Turnkey
  • Date Created : 2026-07-11
  • MLS Number : 2026029804
  • State Or Province : FL
  • Subdivision : NORTH CAPTIVA DUNES
  • County : Lee
  • Bedrooms : 2
  • Approx. Total Area : 1512
  • Year Built : 2008
  • Potential Short :
  • DOM : 92
  • Address : 4481 Butterfly Shell DR
  • Postal Code : 33924
  • Development : Array
  • Property Type : Residential
  • Bath Full : 1
  • Price per Sq Ft : $111
  • Property Id : 05-45-21-08-00000.0340
  • Status : Active
  • CDOM : 92

Description

A Must See! Great Opportunity. North Captiva, private heated saltwater pool, Gulf-side location, turnkey furnished, rental history and 150+ five-star guest reviews. 64k in rentals in 2026 alone to date! Welcome to “The Perfect Shell,” a fabulous turnkey island beach home offering an exceptional south Gulf-side location, private heated saltwater pool, easy beach access and impressive vacation-rental history with 150+ five-star reviews! Situated on a desirable high-and-dry lot in Captiva Dunes, this charming stilt home is just a short walk or golf-cart ride to the wide sugar-sand shoreline of Sunset Beach, known for spectacular sunsets, shelling, fishing, swimming and sandbars. Additional prime surrounding lots may be available for purchase by the buyer, offering a unique opportunity for added privacy or expansion. STRAP: 05-45-21-08-00000.0350 & 05-45-21-08-00000.0090 Inside, a bright, open great-room floor plan captures beautiful tropical views and opens to an expansive screened front balcony with sliders, ceiling fan and recessed lighting. The home offers 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths and is sold turnkey furnished with lovely furnishings, fixtures and window coverings. The kitchen features a long breakfast bar, Corian countertops, recessed lighting, appliances and gas range. The primary bedroom includes a large closet. The main bath offers a large tiled shower and Corian-topped vanity. The half bath includes a sink, extensive built-in cabinetry, countertops and full-size stacked washer/dryer, with potential for a second full bath if desired. Outside, the large heated saltwater pool features built-in seating shelves, aluminum fencing and expansive brick-paver decking with wonderful sun exposure. A generous side yard provides additional outdoor space and room to expand. The spacious under-house area offers even more possibilities for entertaining—add an outdoor shower, changing area, bath, bar or outdoor kitchen. Enjoy the best of island living with exceptional outdoor space, tropical surroundings and easy access to one of North Captiva’s most beautiful beaches. Great property layout with a large side yard, pool area and room to expand—an increasingly special combination on the island. Simply a must-see! Recent improvements and features include a 2024 white standing-seam metal roof, 2023 HVAC, 2025 exterior paint, 2023 whole-house reverse-osmosis system, hurricane-impact windows and doors, Hardie-board siding, tile throughout and attached ground-level garage. For buyers interested in vacation-rental income, The Perfect Shell has an established rental history with many repeat annual guests. The property is professionally managed, with continued management available. Best of all, this is a private pool home with no HOA fees or club membership to assume! Whether you're looking for your own North Captiva getaway, an established vacation-rental property, or a combo of personal enjoyment & income potential. Exceptional location.

Provided by Swept Away Realty

Detailed Property Information

  • Ownership : Single Family
  • Waterfront Y/N :
  • Boat Access : None
  • Cooling : Ceiling Fan(s), Central Electric
  • Kitchen : Gas Available
  • Amenities :
  • Restrictions : None/Other
  • Building Design :
  • View : Landscaped Area
  • Waterfront Desc : None
  • Elementary School :
  • High School :
  • Floor Plan Type : Great Room
  • Private Pool Y/N : 1
  • Bedroom Desc : Master BR Sitting Area
  • Equipment : Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Grill - Gas, Microwave, Water Treatment Owned, Range, Refrigerator/Icemaker, Reverse Osmosis, Smoke Detector, Washer, Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Additional Rooms : Great Room, Guest Room, Laundry in Residence, Screened Balcony
  • Storm Protection : Impact Resistant Doors, Impact Resistant Windows
  • Building Features : DSL/Cable Available
  • Community Type : Non-Gated
  • Gulf Access Y/N :
  • Gulf Access Type :
  • Middle School :
  • Pets : Yes
  • Heating :
  • Windows : Window Coverings
  • Flooring : Tile
  • Private Spa Y/N :
  • Dining Desc : Breakfast Bar, Dining - Living
  • Exterior Features : Screened Balcony, Storage

Unit / Building Information

  • Unit Floor : 1
  • Unit Number :
  • Construction : Wood Frame
  • Total Floors : 1
  • Units in Building : 1
  • Elevator : None
  • Building Desc : Stilts
  • Units in Complex : 1
  • Roof : Metal

Lot Information

  • Rear Exposure : S
  • Range :
  • Sewer : Private Sewer, Septic Tank
  • Lot Unit :
  • Section :
  • Irrigation : Well
  • Block :
  • Township :
  • Water : Reverse Osmosis - Entire House, Well
  • Lot Desc : Regular

Financial Information

  • Condo Fee : 0
  • Approval :
  • Tax Year : 2025
  • Condo Fee Freq :
  • Management : Professional
  • Possession : Array
  • Tax Desc : PARL IN S 1/2 GOVT LOT 3 PER OR 1714 PG 3728 LOT 34 UN 2 N CAPTIVA DUNES
  • Maintenance : None

Additional Details

  • Amenities : Gas Available
  • County Or Parish : Lee
  • Foreclosed REOYN :
  • Gulf Access YN :
  • Irrigation : Well
  • Legal Unit :
  • Lot Type :
  • Management : Professional
  • Master HOA Fee Freq :
  • Original List Price : 1079000
  • Parcel Number : 05-45-21-08-00000.0340
  • Planned Use :
  • Postal Code Plus :
  • Property Type : Residential
  • Restrictions : None/Other
  • Section :
  • Source of Measurements :
  • State Or Province : FL
  • Street Dir Prefix :
  • Street Number : 4481
  • Sub Condo Name :
  • Unit Number :
  • View : Landscaped Area
  • Waterfront YN :
  • CDOM : 92
  • Close Date :
  • Community Type : Non-Gated
  • Date Created : 2026-07-11
  • Full Address : 4481 Butterfly Shell DR
  • Last Change Timestamp : 2026-10-11T15:19:20.710Z
  • List Price : $974,500
  • Lot Unit :
  • Mandatory Club Fee Freq :
  • MLS Area Major : CI02 - Upper Captiva Island
  • Photo Count : 50
  • Possession : Array
  • Potential Short Sale YN :
  • Range :
  • Road : Dirt
  • Sewer : Private Sewer, Septic Tank
  • Status : Active
  • Street Dir Suffix :
  • Subdivision Info : NORTH CAPTIVA DUNES
  • Table : Residential
  • Township :
  • Water : Reverse Osmosis - Entire House, Well
  • Zoning Code: RS-1
  • Association Mngmt Phone : (239) 267-5002
  • Boat Access : None
  • Canal Width : $None
  • City : CAPTIVA
  • Condo Fee : 0
  • Condo Fee Freq :
  • Current Price : $974,500
  • DOM : 92
  • Elevation :
  • Gulf Access Type :
  • Master HOA Fee Freq : 0
  • Land Lease Fee Freq :
  • Last Change Type : Price Change
  • Legal Desc :
  • Maintenance : None
  • Mandatory HOA Y/N : 0
  • Matrix Modified DT : 2026-10-11T15:33:22.877Z
  • MLS Number : 2026029804
  • Other PI Ds :
  • Photo Modification Timestamp : 2026-09-04T23:15:22.880Z
  • Postal Code : 33924
  • Price Per Acre : 4,831,433
  • Rear Exposure : S
  • Room Count : 0
  • Source of Measure Lot Dimensions :
  • Status Type : Resale Property
  • Street Name : Butterfly Shell
  • Street Suffix : DR
  • Tax Desc : PARL IN S 1/2 GOVT LOT 3 PER OR 1714 PG 3728 LOT 34 UN 2 N CAPTIVA DUNES
  • Tax Year : 2025
  • Trees :
  • Utilities Available :
  • Waterfront Desc :
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4481 Butterfly Shell DR

$974,500