Captiva, FL 33924 4500 Butterfly Shell Drive
$1,695,000









































Presented By: Islander Realty
Home Details
Welcome to 4500 Butterfly Shell Dr — Upper Captiva Island. This is your island retreat, built in 2022. Accessible only by boat, ferry, or private aircraft. Upper Captiva is a hidden gem where pristine beaches, unspoiled nature, and ultimate privacy define the lifestyle. This 3BR 4 BA with a den. Home was constructed on pilings with a metal roof, hardie board siding and impact-resistant windows and doors. Which will provide years of maintenance free enjoyment. The inside: volume ceilings, with a floor plan known as 'the upside-down house,' which allows the bedrooms to be positioned on the first floor therefore cooler in the evening and the living area, kitchen and balcony on the 2nd floor which gives the advantage of tropical breeze and views. Impressive 10 ft ceilings on the first level. 2nd level sliding doors to the balcony are an amazing 8ft high and allows for a great view. Step up to the crow's nest and enjoy beautiful views of the Gulf and the surrounding island. Each of the three spacious bedrooms features its own private en-suite bath, offering comfort and privacy. Outdoors, a heated saltwater pool and spa invite relaxation. This home was designed for relaxing or entertaining with an expansive patio and screening on the ground level. The pool deck is finished with elegant pavers. Located just a short walk to the white sandy beaches. Great entertainment area with Pool Table and shuffleboard. Luxurious sitting area with hammocks awaiting you. This home offers both convenience and tranquility. It provides some of Florida’s most spectacular sunsets. For investors, this property could potentially be a great rental property.
Presented By: Islander Realty
Interior Features for 4500 Butterfly Shell Drive
Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms3
Bathrooms
Half Baths0
Total Baths4
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceAppraiser
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Basement (Y/N)No
Fireplace Y/NNo
FlooringVinyl
Furnished Y/NFurnished
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesFamilyDiningRoom, KitchenIsland, LivingDiningRoom, ShowerOnly, SeparateShower, VaultedCeilings, WalkInClosets
Laundry FeaturesInside
Total Stories2
Window FeaturesImpactGlass
Other Rooms
Room TypeBathroom, Den, Recreation
General for 4500 Butterfly Shell Drive
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesDryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, SelfCleaningOven, WaterPurifier, Washer
Architectural StyleTwoStory
Association AmenitiesBeachRights, BeachAccess
Association Fee IncludesNone
Attached Garage No
Carport Spaces0.0
Carport Y/NNo
CityCaptiva
Community FeaturesBoatFacilities
Construction MaterialsOther, WoodFrame
CoolingCentralAir, CeilingFans, Electric, Zoned
CountyLee
Development NameNORTH CAPTIVA DUNES
DirectionsTake ferry from Safe harbor Pineland Marina to Mainstay on Upper Captiva Island, Take point house trail to Spanish Gold head south to Butterfly Shell Dr. turn right on Butterfly Shell house is halfway
DisclosuresOwnerHasFloodInsurance
Electric On Property Y/NNo
Facing DirectionSouth
Full Baths4
Garage Spaces0.0
Garage Y/NNo
HOANo
HOA Fee$0.0
HOA Fee 20.0
HOA Fee 30.0
HeatingCentral, Electric, Zoned
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Land Lease Amount0.0
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Lease Renewal Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionPARL IN S 1/2 GOVT LOT 3 DESC OR 1490 PG 1689 AKA LT 11 UT 2 N CAPTIVA DUNES
LevelsTwo
Lot Size UnitsAcres
MLS AreaCI02 - Upper Captiva Island
MobileHomeRemainsYNNo
ModificationTimestamp2025-05-08T22:53:33.347-00:00
New ConstructionNo
OwnershipSingle Family
Patio/Porch FeaturesBalcony
Pets AllowedYes
Pool FeaturesFiberglass, ElectricHeat, Heated, InGround, PoolEquipment, SaltWater
PossessionCloseOfEscrow
PostalCityCaptiva
Property Attached Y/NNo
Property ConditionResale
Property Sub Type AdditionalSingleFamilyResidence
Property SubtypeSingleFamilyResidence
Property TypeResidential
Rent Control Y/NNo
RoofMetal
Security FeaturesFenced
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerSepticTank
Spa FeaturesElectricHeat, Fiberglass, InGround
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories2
Subdivision NameNORTH CAPTIVA DUNES
Tax Annual Amount11632.98
Tax Lot3
Tax Year2024
UtilitiesCableNotAvailable
ViewLandscaped
Waterfront FeaturesNone
Year Built2022
Zoning DescriptionRS-1
Exterior for 4500 Butterfly Shell Drive
Building Area Total5755.0
Canal WidthNone
Covered Spaces0.0
Crops Included Y/NNo
Exterior AmenitiesFence, SecurityHighImpactDoors, OutdoorShower
Foundation DetailsPillarPostPier
Horse Y/NNo
HorsesN
Irrigation Water Rights Y/NNo
Irrigation/Water RightsN
Lot Dimensions80 x 110 x 80 x 110
Lot FeaturesRectangularLot
Lot Size Acres0.202
Lot Size Area0.202
Lot Size SourceAppraiser
LotDimensionsSourceAppraiser
Open Parking Y/NNo
SpaYes
Water SourceWell
Water SourceWell
Waterfront Y/NNo
Additional Details
Price History

Andrew Russo
MBA, Realtor®
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