Ad #6852188
MLS #2025020448
What makes one waterfront home more desirable than another?
1987 My Tern Ct, Sanibel, FL 33957
$1,199,000
3Beds
3Baths
3,306Sqft
0.6Acres
About this property
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.
Property Features
3 Beds
3 Baths
3,306 Sqft
Built in 1996
0.6 Acres
2 Stories
On Beachfront
Garage
Siding: Stucco
Metal Roof
Electric (Heating), Central
$11,455 / yr property tax
Lee County
HERONS LANDINGS I Community
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Jeffrey Burns
Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
239-464-2984
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Listing Agent: Jeffrey Burns (License #: 280595636) 239-464-2984
Broker: Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty 239-472-2735 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Broker: Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty 239-472-2735 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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$1,199,000
3
Beds
3
Baths
3,306
Sqft
1987 My Tern Ct, Sanibel, FL 33957
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MLS# 2025020448
What makes one waterfront home more desirable than another?
$1,199,000
1987 My Tern Ct, Sanibel, FL 33957
3
Beds
3
Baths
3,306
Sqft
0.6
Acres
$1,199,000
1987 My Tern Ct, Sanibel, FL 33957
3 Beds
3 Baths
3,306 Sqft
0.6 Acres
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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HOME DETAILS
3 Beds
3 Baths
3,306 Sqft
Built in 1996
0.6 Acres
2 Stories
BEACH & VIEW
On Beachfront
EXTERIOR
Garage
Siding: Stucco
Metal Roof
INTERIOR
Electric (Heating), Central
FINANCIAL & COMMUNITY
$11,455 / yr property tax
Lee County
HERONS LANDINGS I Community
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Source Property ID
2025020448
Listing Agent: Jeffrey Burns (License #: 280595636) 239-464-2984
Broker: Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty 239-472-2735 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Broker: Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty 239-472-2735 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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