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16970 Captiva Dr

Captiva FL 33924

1.07 ac.
Land
Last sold for $4,875,000
Mike DardaMike Darda, last sold this property on 20 August 2026 after 574 days on market.

Overview

Beachfront on Captiva - 1.07 acres of pristine beachfront on one of the Gulf Coast’s most exclusive islands, Captiva Island. Imagine owning 106 feet of direct Gulf Frontage and highly desirable Western Exposure, this rare homesite offers unobstructed sunsets, endless water views, and the soothing sound of waves meeting the white sand shoreline. One of only a handful of remaining buildable beachfront parcels on Captiva’s famed Gold Coast, this exceptional property provides the scale and privacy to create a luxury coastal estate or multi-generational family compound, a lifestyle that is increasingly rare in today’s market. Envision a custom residence with an expansive pool and spa overlooking the Gulf, morning shelling walks, world-class fishing, and tranquil evenings framed by colorful sunsets and the sea breeze flowing through your future home. The property is surveyed and includes professionally designed building plans for a stunning 7,995 SF multi-level residence with a second-floor pool and separate guest quarters, offering a virtually shovel-ready opportunity or the freedom to design your own coastal retreat. With over 400 feet of depth and natural privacy from Captiva Drive, it is ideal for creating a secluded beachfront retreat while remaining close to the island’s village. Just a short stroll to Andy Rosse Lane, the heart of Captiva’s charming and laid-back lifestyle, with boutique shops, waterfront dining, and iconic restaurants such as The Mucky Duck, The Bubble Room, Green Flash, and Old Captiva House. Enjoy nearby marinas, watersports, South Seas Island Resort and Golf Course, Tween Waters Inn & Marina, and miles of unspoiled white sand beaches, all within a stroll of your future home. Captiva provides an unhurried island setting with no traffic lights or commercial congestion. The ideal setting for a private island retreat, yet conveniently located just a short drive from RSW International Airport, Page Field for private aviation, and Naples, offering world-class fine dining, luxury shopping, and cultural amenities. This is a truly irreplaceable Gulf-front estate parcel in one of Florida’s most prestigious luxury real estate markets, offering scale, flexibility, privacy, and direct beach frontage that is rarely available on Captiva Island or the Sanibel barrier islands. A premier opportunity to build a legacy property on the Gold Coast of Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Features

1.07 ac. lot size
Land

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar land plots sold in Captiva over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 16970 Captiva Dr is $85k.

Median value
$85k
Estimated value range
$60k - $4.88m
Median days on market
220
Estimated value trend
-62%
decrease over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Captiva. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 16970 Captiva Dr

2026
Sold
$4,875,000
20 Aug 2026 by Mike Darda, of COMPASS FLORIDA LLC
2015
Sold
$2,700,000
22 Oct 2015 by Jeffrey Burns, of Royal Shell Real Estate Inc

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Local market activity for land plots in Captiva

In the last 12 months, 4 land plots similar to 16970 Captiva Dr, have been sold.

This represents a 20% increase in land plots sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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