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3 Beds
3 Baths
3,306 sqft

$1,128,500

1987 My Tern CT, Sanibel FL, 33957

Price per sqft$341.35
Built in1996
Property size3,306 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

Active

Listed Nov 19, 2025

Updated 10 days ago

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.

$7,508/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $1,128,500 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
2025020448

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
No

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.6 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$11,455
Tax Frequency
Annually
Secondary Association Fee
$1,703
Secondary Association Fee Frequency
Quarterly
Garage
Yes
View
Yes
Pets Allowed
Yes
Waterfront
Yes
55+/Senior Community
No

Listed by Jeffrey Burns, Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Listing Contact: 239-464-2984 

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