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$1,128,500

1987 MY Tern Ct

Sanibel, FL
Active
3
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
5,497
Square Feet
0.6
Lot Size (acres)
1996
Year Built
318
Days On Market

PRICED $21,500 BELOW what owners paid for the home 21 years ago AND priced below replacement cost! What makes one waterfront home more desirable than another? Sometimes it isn't square footage or trendy features. It's how it was built. It's how it lives. It's what surrounds it. This home checks all three boxes. Originally designed by a Scottish architect whose career included designing hurricane-resistant buildings in Jamaica, every major decision was made with longevity in mind rather than minimum code requirements, incorporating engineering and structural features that exceeded the standards of its day. A concrete first level, interior concrete structural walls, hip roof construction with double hurricane straps, and numerous storm protection upgrades quietly reflect a philosophy that valued resilience long before it became a priority for coastal buyers. Equally uncommon is the floor plan. Unlike many island homes designed primarily for vacations, this residence functions as a true home. Spacious rooms, practical storage, dedicated office space, built-in cabinetry, and comfortable living areas make everyday life easy without sacrificing warmth or character. Then there's the view. Clam Bayou isn't simply waterfront, it is protected waterfront. Looking across mangroves instead of rooftops creates a level of privacy that's becoming increasingly difficult to find. The changing tides, spectacular sunsets, and daily parade of shorebirds provide scenery that no architect could ever design.Outside your door, Herons Landing offers a lifestyle that few communities can match: gated privacy, deeded beach access, a community dock and kayak launch, fishing pier, tennis courts, and pool. And perhaps the biggest surprise? The owners are asking approximately what they paid for the home more than two decades ago. In today's market, that's almost unheard of.

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Listing Information

Listing Updated
4 days ago
Listed By
Jeffrey Burns, 2394642984 · Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty, 2394722735
MLS#
2025020448
Source
Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service
Status
Active

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
1987 MY Tern Ct, Sanibel, FL 33957
City
Sanibel
County
Lee
Neighborhood
HERONS LANDINGS I
Zip Code
33957

Architecture

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Stories
2
Year Built
1996
Style
Other, Two Story
Construction Materials
Stucco
Building Area
5,497 sq. ft.
Foundation
Raised
Roof
Metal
Levels
Two
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Features
Attached, Garage

Features & Amenities

Interior Features
Other
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Disposal, Cooktop
Flooring
Tile, Carpet
Exterior Features
Other, Balcony
Patio and Porch
Deck, Screened
Community Features
Gated, Pool
Cooling
Central Air, Electric
Heating
Electric, Central

Property Features

Lot Size
0.6 Acres
Lot Features
Waterfront
View
Bay
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Cable Available

Square Footage

Total
3,306 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$1,128,500
Annual Taxes
$11,454
Association Amenities
Pool, Tennis Court(s), Other, Beach Rights, Beach Access

Schools

74/100
The Sanibel School
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 3 mi
City
Sanibel
Students
289
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 1 review
Student body
82% White · 11% Hispanic / Latino · 4% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
12%
Phone
(239) 472-1617

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
09/29/2026Price change$1,128,500
11/19/2025Listed for sale$1,495,000

Listed by Jeffrey Burns · Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty · 2394722735


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