Getting Ready for July 4th on Sunny Sanibel Island

Posted on June 29, 2026 by SanibelSusan

SanibelSusan here with my apologies for not personally getting out our Friday blogs for the last couple of weeks. The good news is that teammate Realtor son Dave has kept our SanibelSusan Realty business on track and continues to be our wheels, strong arm, and physical property wizard .

The personal good news is that this ole Realtor is getting back on her feet after emergency exploratory surgery at Lee Health Medical Center on Father’s Day. I have not been discharged officially yet but they have a new program called Lee Health Home Care which is like being in the hospital but instead recovering where you live. So yesterday I was transported back to Anchor Dr with multiple daily doc/nurse visits and look forward to catching up on sleep and work.

Our usual blog will be out again on Friday, but am writing today as we did not want to miss promoting the many special events coming up for the 4^th. The City is going all out this year with family fun planned from morning ‘til night.

Seems like yesterday when island Realtors started the Sanibel parades. It all began in 1994 at the suggestion of long-respected Broker Don Bissell. That organizational meeting was at The Quarterdeck Restaurant at 1625 Periwinkle Way where many of us volunteered to help. (Who remembers the Quarterdeck?) The parade now is arranged and managed by The Friends of Don and the City.

2003 Dick & BonneBelle

For many of the early years, The SanibelSusan Team had a parade entry throwing our swag to the many viewers along the route. Later we welcomed clients and friends to enjoy it from our office, nothing like easy parking, cool AC, water, and a bathroom on a hot summer morning. This year, the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors will have a group entry.

2003 Teammates & Realtors, son David & his wife Lisa

Fingers crossed that the weather holds for all the holiday fun. Daytime temps this week are expected to be high 80’s/low 90’s (degrees F), with rain chances from 35-60% depending on the day.

4^th of July Events & America’s 250^th Birthday on Sanibel Island

The below is from a Sanibel Recreation Center post:

“Sanibel Community Church July 4th Pancake Breakfast

Time: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Location: Sanibel Community Church, 1740 Periwinkle Way

Contact: 239-699-8739

Before the day’s patriotic festivities begin, the community is invited to gather for the annual Pancake Breakfast hosted by Sanibel Community Church. This cherished island tradition brings together neighbors, families, and visitors for a morning of fellowship, hometown spirit, and a classic holiday breakfast.

Sanibel Independence Day Parade

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Sponsored By: Friends of Don and the City of Sanibel

Contact: Trish Phillips, 239-246-2981

One of Sanibel’s most anticipated traditions, the Independence Day Parade features creatively decorated vehicles, community organizations, businesses, and local groups traveling along Periwinkle Way. Residents and visitors are encouraged to line the route and celebrate together in true island fashion. Registration can also be downloaded HERE.

Jerry’s 4th of July Celebration

Time: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Location: Jerry’s Foods of Sanibel

Contact: 239-472-9300

While enjoying the parade festivities, stop by Jerry’s Foods of Sanibel for food, face painting, family-friendly activities, and holiday fun in the parking lot.

Stars, Stripes & Sanibel Community Celebration

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Sanibel Recreation Center, 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road

Contact: 239-472-0345

Following the parade, continue the celebration at the Sanibel Recreation Center’s annual Stars, Stripes & Sanibel Community Celebration. The event features food, treats, music, swimming, inflatables, crafts, entertainment, and the island-famous water balloon battle with the Sanibel Fire District.

The popular Red, White & Blue Apple Pie Baking Contest will also return. Community members interested in participating may register online HERE.

With activities for all ages, this event has become one of the island’s signature Independence Day traditions.

46th Annual Fourth of July Road Rally

Time: 12:00 p.m.

Location: 703 Tarpon Bay Road

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors

The Association had its June Membership Meeting followed by an Open Caravan this past Thursday. Three Sanibel homes were open for easy viewing after the meeting. The next meeting is an Open Caravan on July 9.

Island Real Estate Scoop

Below, with data from the island MLS are summary tables of the residential sales statistics as of today, June 29. Usual scoop showing the activity from Friday to Friday will be on time this week on Friday..

SANIBEL Residential	CONDOS			HOMES			LOTS
SANIBEL Residential	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM
For sale	150	921,513	254	161	1,600,912	167	60	1,601,581	308
Under contract	12	811,166	192	26	1,351,500	185	1	1,995,000	467
Sold to 6/29/2026	74	844,574	179	144	1,597,880	146	11	1,698,545	211
Sold 2025	104	755,564	153	159	1,291,016	140	7	952,857	252
Sold 2024	75	818,493	117	165	1,472,757	114	15	1,403,533	192
Sold 2023	98	955,261	65	263	1,267,390	73	24	920,645	76

CAPTIVA Residential	CONDOS			HOMES			LOTS
CAPTIVA Residential	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM
For sale	37	1,596,240	260	27	6,385,722	302	3	10,166,666	593
Under contract	3	777,666	104	3	6,131,616	215	0	N/A	N/A
Sold to 6/29/2026	20	858,325	135	5	3,815,000	257	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2025	16	931,187	214	12	2,480,375	90	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2024	13	1,728,846	185	8	4,887,187	182	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2023	17	834,176	98	17	2,716,647	70	0	N/A	N/A

This representation is based in part on data supplied by the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service. Neither the association nor its MLS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the association, or its MLS, may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. The information provided represents the general real estate activity in the community and does not imply that SanibelSusan Realty Associates is participating in or participated in these transactions.

Happy almost July,

Susan Andrews, aka SanibelSusan

It’s Another Beautiful Friday on Sunny Sanibel

Posted on June 12, 2026 by SanibelSusan

As another week of wonderful weather wraps up on the islands, forecasters say it will be the same for the next week. Daytimes are expected to be mostly sunny with temps in the 90’s (degrees F) and rain chances only from 5% to 20%.

Saturday, I was released from Gulf Coast Medical Center and so appreciate being back at home-sweet-home. While awaiting insurance processing, teammate Dave continues handling the driving and our property checks. This Mom is thankful.

Tax Roll Value Estimates for Sanibel Drop

As reported on-line and in the “Island Reporter”: “The property tax value estimates for Sanibel decreased over 2025, while Captiva saw an increase.

“The Lee County Property Appraiser’s Office released its initial estimates for the 2026 values on May 29, which indicate a 1.19% drop for the city of Sanibel, but a 2.94% increase for Captiva as part of unincorporated Lee County. The early valuations for the fire districts varied, depending on the island.

“County Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell reported in a statement that the value estimates provide a starting point to taxing authorities for their annual budget and property tax rate process. “These estimates reflect the mixed-bag of outcomes in our current market, with hurricane damaged properties continuing to be restored and sold, while much of the overall market in 2025 was stable at best”, he said.

“According to the estimates, the city’s taxable value dropped about $66.75 million from $5.6 billion – 1.19% – to $5.54 billion. Assessed values decreased 1.02% to $5.89 billion, down $60.63 million from $5.96 billion.

“Also for Sanibel, taxable new construction increased from approximately $37.054 million to $62.22 million. A drop was estimated for just new construction from $914.36 million to $188.5 million.

“The county estimates which include Captiva, show about a $4.4 billion rise in taxable value, from $149.52 billion – 2.94% – to $153.92 billion. Assessed value increased 3.01% to $177.45 billion, up $5.18 billion from 172.2 billion. Just value decreased 1.94% to $215.57 billion, down $4.26 billion from $219.83 billion….

“Caldwell reported that his office will continue to refine the values. The official numbers will be certified on or before July 1, then sent to Tallahassee for approval”

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors

There was an Open Caravan meeting at the island Association of Realtors yesterday. Following the meeting, a single home was open for easy viewing.

The next meeting is our monthly membership meeting followed by an Open Caravan on June 25.

Island Real Estate Scoop

Looking at the residential real estate activity posted in the SanCap MLS, since last Friday, there have been five new sales posted: four Sanibel homes and a Captiva condo.

During the same time, there were four new residential listings and eight price changes.

Below, with data from the island MLS are summary tables of the residential sales statistics, followed by the details of the MLS action reported this week.

SANIBEL Residential	CONDOS			HOMES			LOTS
SANIBEL Residential	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM
For sale	154	945,549	232	163	1,541,330	166	57	1,663,454	301
Under contract	15	926,333	210	31	1,469,029	149	2	1,137,500,	396
Sold to 6/12/2026	67	828,380	183	135	1,618,427	150	11	1,698,545	211
Sold 2025	104	755,564	153	159	1,291,016	140	7	952,857	252
Sold 2024	75	818,493	117	165	1,472,757	114	15	1,403,533	192
Sold 2023	98	955,261	65	263	1,267,390	73	24	920,645	76

CAPTIVA Residential	CONDOS			HOMES			LOTS
CAPTIVA Residential	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM
For sale	38	1,710,313	238	28	6,293,375	288	3	10,166,666	576
Under contract	4	779,500	151	1	11,900,000	214	0	N/A	N/A
Sold to 6/12/2026	19	860,078	137	5	3,815,000	257	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2025	16	931,187	214	12	2,480,375	90	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2024	13	1,728,846	185	8	4,887,187	182	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2023	17	834,176	98	17	2,716,647	70	0	N/A	N/A

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service Activity Jun 5-12

Sanibel

CONDOS

4 new listings: Cottage Colony West #127 1/1 $480K, Sundial #G306 1/1 $575K, Sanibel Arms #A8 2/2 $675K, Kings Crown #108 2/2 $899K.

1 back-on-market: Tennisplace #A33 2/1 $375K.

1 price change: Nutmeg Village #104 2/2 now $889K.

No new sales.

7 closed sales: Sanibel Moorings #232 2/2 $470K, Sandalfoot #2C2 2/2 $625K, Sandpiper Beach #106 2/2 $765K, Oceans Reach #4A2 2/2 $780K, Oceans Reach #1D2 2/2 $950K, Sanibel Arms West #C6 2/2 $970K, La Playa 3/2 $1.797M.

HOMES

No new listings.

6 price changes: 589 Rabbit Rd 2/2 now $794K, 713 Durion Ct 2/2 now $899K, 9007 Mockingbird Dr 3/3 now $1.1M, 1150 Wilton Ln 3/2.5 now $1.15M, 1401 Sand Castle Rd 4/5 now $1.199M, 4775 Rue Helene 4/3 now $1.378M.

4 new sales: 1425 Causey Ct 4/3 listed at $899K, 928 Pepper Tree Pl 3/2 listed at $1.049M, 1730 Jewel Box Dr 4/3 listed at $2.499M, 5145 Joewood Dr 5/4.5 listed at $2.994M.

2 closed sales: 9225 Dimmick Dr 4/2.5 $750K, 2313 Wulfert Rd 4/3 $1.335M.

LOTS

Nothing to report:

Captiva

CONDOS

No new listings or price changes.

1 back-on-market: Tennis Villas #3117 1/1 $284K.

1 new sale: Sunset Captiva #102 2/2 listed at $1.275M.

2 closed sales: Gulf Beach Villas #2113 1/1 $545K, Beach Villas #2323 1/1 $580K.

HOMES

No new listings.

1 price change: 16309 Captiva Dr 6/4.5 now $3.995M.

No new or closed sales.

LOTS

Nothing to report.

Enjoy your weekend,

Susan Andrews, aka SanibelSusan

A Little Disruption This Week But Hooray For 2 Closings

Posted on June 5, 2026 by SanibelSusan

Big thank you to teammate Dave and Superior Title of Sanibel this week. I was in a car accident Wed and still stuck at Gulf Coast Medical Center. Luckily no serious injuries, so should be out soon. Please excuse any formatting errors below, I am winging this without my laptop., Hooray for two closings this week and Happy Friday to all.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association

There was no meeting at the island Association of Realtors this week,. Next Thursday is an Open Caravan.

Island Real Estate Scoop

Looking at the residential real estate activity posted in the SanCap MLS, since last Friday, there have been 15 new sales posted: six Sanibel condos, five Sanibel homes, three Captiva condos, and a Sanibel lot.

During the same time, there were six new residential listings and 12 price changes.

Below, with data from the island MLS are summary tables of the residential sales statistics, followed by the details of the MLS action reported this week.

SANIBELResidential

CONDOS

HOMES

LOTS

#

Avg Price

DOM

#

Avg Price

DOM

#

Avg Price

DOM

For sale

147

961,201

233

164

1,562,731

159

56

1,684,694

292

Under contract

22

925,,750

216

30

1,424,263

158

2

1,137,500,

396

Sold to 6/5/2026

61

815,885

179

133

1,627,088

150

11

1,698,545

211

Sold 2025

104

755,564

153

159

1,291,016

140

7

952,857

252

Sold 2024

75

818,493

117

165

1,472,757

114

15

1,403,533

192

Sold 2023

98

955,261

65

263

1,267,390

73

24

920,645

76

CAPTIVA Residential

CONDOS

HOMES

LOTS

#

Avg Price

DOM

#

Avg Price

DOM

#

Avg Price

DOM

For sale

38

1,,736,,392

231

28

6,302,482

281

3

10,166,666

569

Under contract

5

543,400

174

1

11,900,000

214

0

N/A

N/A

Sold to 6/5/2026

18

877,583

130

5

3,815,000

257

0

N/A

N/A

Sold 2025

16

931,187

214

12

2,480,375

90

0

N/A

N/A

Sold 2024

13

1,728,846

185

8

4,887,187

182

0

N/A

N/A

Sold 2023

17

834,176

98

17

2,716,647

70

0

N/A

N/A

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service Activity May 29-Jun 6

Sanibel

CONDOS

No new listings.

1 price changes:Sunset South #1B 2/2 now $679K.

6 new sales: Tennisplace #A33 2/1 listed at $375K, Seawind #A101 2/2.5 listed at $699K, Villa Sanibel #3D 2/2 listed at $699K, Pointe Santo #6B 2/2 listed at $875K, Sundial #O303 2/2 listed at $925K, Sundial #T204 3/2 listed at $1.295M.

2 closed sales: Mariner Pointe #312 2/2 $339K, Gulfside Place #310 2/2 $1.187M.

HOMES

4 new listings: 628 Pepper Tree Pl 3/2 $1.049M, 3359 Barra Cir 3/3 $1.079M, 9008 Mockingbird Dr 3/3 $1.45M, 2711 Wulfert Rd 4/4.5.5 $1.848M.

1 back on market: 5145 Joewood Dr 5/4.5 $2.994M.

7 price changes: 974 Greenwood Ct S (1/2 duplex) 3/2.5 now $649.9K, 1607 Sand Castle Rd (1/2 duplex) 3/2.5 now $699K, 4619 Rue Bayou 3/2 now $750K, 1986 Wild Lime Dr 3/2 now $799K, 1537 Mockingbird Dr 4/3 $1.499M, 1114 Seagrape Ln 3/2 now $2.795M, 1146 Golden Olive Ct 4/4.5 now $2.795M.

5 new sales: 702 Pyrula Ave 3/2 listed at $995K, 2313 Wulfert Rd 4/3 listed at $1.38M, 789 Pyrula Ave 4/3 listed at $1.45M, 4452 Waters Edge Ln 3/3 listed at $1.794M, 1157 Bird Ln 3/3.5 listed at $2.999M.

13 closed sales: 4556 Bowen Bayou Rd 1/2 $495K, 838/840 Rabbit Rd (duplex) 4/2 $850K, 887 Casa Ybel Rd (duplex) 5/4 $$699K, 698 Spartina Ct 3/2 $815K, 1139 Buttonwood Ln 3/2 $870K, 480 Las Tiendas Ln 3/3 $965K, 693 Emeril Ct 3/3 $975K, 800 Beach Rd 3/2 $1.136M, 1508 Middle Gulf Dr 3/4 $1.185M, 279 Ferry Landing Dr 3/2 $1.3M, 4353 Gulf Pines Dr 3/2.5 $1.325M, 4383 Gulf Pines Dr 5/4.5 $2.25M, 3777 West Gulf Dr 4/4 $4.49M.

LOTS

1 new listing: 5809 San-Cap Rd $899K.

1 price change: 231 Palm Lake Dr now $499K.

1 new sale 5398 Osprey Ct listed at $280K.

No closed sales.

Captiva

CONDOS

No new listings.

1 back-on-market: Captiva Shores #3B 3/2.5 $1.295M.

1 price change: Bayside Villas #B312 3/3 now $925K.

3 new sales: Tennis Villas #3117 1/1 listed at $284K, Tennis Villas #3224 1/1 listed at $299K, Gulf Beach Villas #2125 3/2 listed at $719K.

1 closed sale: Beach Villas #2216 1/1 $560K.

HOMES

1 new listing: 17201 Captiva Dr 6/4.5 $7.49M.

2 price changes: 11555 Wightman Ln 3/2.5 now $2.5M, 11525 Andy Rosse Ln 5/5 now $3.25M.

No new or closed sales.

LOTS

Nothing to report.

This representation is based in part on data supplied by the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service. Neither the association nor its MLS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the association, or its MLS, may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. The information provided represents the general real estate activity in the community and does not imply that SanibelSusan Realty Associates is participating in or participated in these transactions.

Enjoy your weekend, Susan Andrews, aka SanibelSusan

Another Week with Sunshine on Sanibel & Captiva

Posted on May 29, 2026 by SanibelSusan

It is hardly worth mentioning, but Sanibel got its first shower of the rainy season yesterday morning. It was short and sweet, coming from rain clouds in the gulf rather than those that typically come in the afternoon from across the state. Hopefully, there will be more to come, though the forecast for next week looks like it is unlikely with daytime highs predicted to be mostly sunny high 80’s (degrees F), with less than 35% chance of rain.

Again this week, even with the holiday, the island was quiet. I took a quick drive on Memorial Day mid-afternoon. Saw only a handful of vehicles on the roadways (east end to Lighthouse, then west on Periwinkle to the end, up Tarpon Bay Rd to the gulf, Gulf Dr to the end and then back the Gulf Drives to the East End).

I was so surprised to see such little traffic, that I then drove over the causeway – which was packed. No need to pay for parking there. Coming back, the number of boats just off shore at the end of Bailey Rd were more than I could count driving. So folks were out enjoying the sunshine, just not driving on the island.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors

Yesterday was the May membership meeting at the island Association of Realtors with guest speaker, Alison Charney Hussey, Executive Director of C.R.O.W. (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife). An Open caravan followed with two Sanibel homes and a Sanibel condo open for easy viewing. The next Open caravan is June 11.

Island Real Estate Scoop

Looking at the residential real estate activity posted in the SanCap MLS, since last Friday, there have been seven new sales posted: five Sanibel condos and two Sanibel homes. During the same time, there were five new residential listings and six price changes.

Below, with data from the island MLS are summary tables of the residential sales statistics, followed by the details of the MLS action reported this week.

SANIBEL Residential	CONDOS			HOMES			LOTS
SANIBEL Residential	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM
For sale	160	946.632	224	176	1,562,879	162	56	1,675,069	291
Under contract	19	938,845	255	39	1,431,810	150	1	1,995,000	467
Sold to 5/29/2026	58	821,000	165	121	1,658,659	148	11	1,698,545	211
Sold 2025	104	755,564	153	159	1,291,016	140	7	952,857	252
Sold 2024	75	818,493	117	165	1,472,757	114	15	1,403,533	192
Sold 2023	98	955,261	65	263	1,267,390	73	24	920,645	76

CAPTIVA Residential	CONDOS			HOMES			LOTS
CAPTIVA Residential	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM
For sale	42	1,646,902	194	28	6,242,124	297	3	10,166,666	562
Under contract	5	780,000	295	1	11,900,000	214	0	N/A	N/A
Sold to 5/29/2026	16	916,031	141	5	3,815,000	257	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2025	16	931,187	214	12	2,480,375	90	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2024	13	1,728,846	185	8	4,887,187	182	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2023	17	834,176	98	17	2,716,647	70	0	N/A	N/A

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service Activity May 22-29

Sanibel

CONDOS

1 new listing: Island Beach Club #320C 2/2 $1.2M.

2 price changes: Pointe Santo #E6 3/2 now $1.15M, Sundial #O306 2/2 now $1.699M.

5 new sales: Sandalfoot #3D2 2/2 listed at $650K, Sanibel Moorings #121 2/2 listed at $799K, Sundial #A403 1/1 listed at $815K, Sanibel Surfside #113 2/2 listed at $850K, Kings Crown #205 2/2 listed at $1.249M.

3 closed sales: Shell Island Beach Club #7A 2/2 $725K, Sunset South #12C 2/2 $745K, Sanddollar #C103 3/2 $1.085M.

HOMES

3 new listings: 1394 Middle Gulf Dr #C (1/2 duplex) 3/3 $675K, 9428 Moonlight Dr 3/2 $840K, 713 Durion Ct 2/2 $995K.

1 back-on-market: 3702 Coquina Dr 4/3 $1.05M.

3 price changes: 720 Durion Ct 4/3 now $940K, 716 Rabbit Rd 3/2.5 now $1.199M, 3324 Saint Kilda Rd 4/4.5 now $3.4M.

2 new sales: 3284 Twin Lakes Ln 4/4 listed at $995K, 1066 Bailey Rd 3/3 listed at $1.875M.

4 closed sales: 1812 Ibis Ln 2/2 $325K, 1595 Bunting Ln 3/2 $550K, 1972 Roseate Ln 3/2 $575K, 1552 San Carlos Bay Dr 4/3.5 $4.3M.

LOTS

1 new listing: 4601 Rue Belle Mer $3.85M.

No price changes or new sales,

1 closed sale: 1321 Seaspray Ln $760K.

Captiva

CONDOS

No new listings.

1 price change: Bayside Villas #B312 3/3 now $925K.

No new or closed sales.

HOMES & LOTS

Nothing to report.

Enjoy your weekend, Susan Andrews, aka SanibelSusan

It’s Still Sunshine & Roses on Sanibel Island

Posted on May 22, 2026 by SanibelSusan

So much for the rainy season beginning on the islands. Like previous springs, afternoon showers have traveled over from the east coast, often giving Lee County a dousing. The joke here is that they can’t afford the bridge toll, so don’t come over the island.

So, we are still waiting for a break in the drought. There were a handful of drops Wednesday evening, but otherwise, no rain here – or at least on Sanibel’s east end. The forecast says that right through the holiday weekend and next week, daytime temperatures are expected to be the high 80’s with less than 50% chance of rain. Should be nice for those coming to enjoy the holiday!

SCCF Photo of 05-20-2026

Until the rainy season stirs things up the water surrounding the islands should remain a bright clear turquoise – just like a postcard. It’s beautiful just crossing the causeway.

Coming back on island about noon today, 05-22-2026.

My gardenia bush is about gone-by but these beach roses next to it are happy!

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors

There was no Association of Realtors meeting this week, but the 12 annual SCIS (Sanibel & Captiva Islands Specialist) designation classes finished on Monday.

Assoc of Realtors photo

This morning Association members participated in the “bucket challenge” on the causeway, picking up trash.

It was a success, thanks to these Realtors and affiliates that participated.

Next Thursday is the May membership meeting followed by an Open caravan.

Island Real Estate Scoop

In chatting this week with a few colleagues, few, like us, are getting showing requests. They have a looker or two during an Open House, sometimes no one so it looks like the prospective buyer pool has dropped off significantly.

Realtors think the market is shifting but wonder what summer sales will be like. One mentioned that a prospective home buyer also noticed a change in inventory, saying that there now are fewer choices that fit their requirements. That’s a good reason for buyers to get more serious, particularly if they want a property anytime soon. Typically, inventory doesn’t increase much until late fall/early winter.

Looking at the residential real estate activity posted in the SanCap MLS, since last Friday, there have been 11 new sales posted: nine Sanibel homes and two Sanibel condos. During the same time, there were eight new residential listings and nine price changes.

Below, with data from the island MLS are summary tables of the residential sales statistics, followed by the details of the MLS action reported this week.

SANIBEL Residential	CONDOS			HOMES			LOTS
SANIBEL Residential	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM
For sale	167	957,336	216	180	1,585,125	160	56	1,615,230	291
Under contract	17	955,709	257	44	1,478,881	140	2	1,397,000	312
Sold to 5/22/2026	55	819,327	168	115	1,655,232	152	10	1,792,400	211
Sold 2025	104	755,564	153	159	1,291,016	140	7	952,857	252
Sold 2024	75	818,493	117	165	1,472,757	114	15	1,403,533	192
Sold 2023	98	955,261	65	263	1,267,390	73	24	920,645	76

CAPTIVA Residential	CONDOS			HOMES			LOTS
CAPTIVA Residential	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM
For sale	42	1,648,092	187	29	6,083,775	285	3	10,166,666	555
Under contract	5	780,000	287	1	11,900,000	214	0	N/A	N/A
Sold to 5/22/2026	16	916,031	141	5	3,815,000	257	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2025	16	931,187	214	12	2,480,375	90	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2024	13	1,728,846	185	8	4,887,187	182	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2023	17	834,176	98	17	2,716,647	70	0	N/A	N/A

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service Activity May 15-22

Sanibel

CONDOS

No new listings.

3 price changes: Spanish Cay #D5 2/2 now $425K, Blind Pass #A201 2/2 now $470K, Lighthouse Point #214 3/2 now $634K.

2 new sales: Spanish Cay #B3 2/2 listed at $425K, Oceans Reach #4A2 2/2 listed at $825K.

3 closed sales: Spanish Cay #F7 1/1 $295K, Captains Walk #E4 2/1.5 $323K, Island Beach Club #P5D 2/2 $1.35M.

HOMES

4 new listings: 9007 Mockingbird Ln 3/3 $1.2M, 283 Palm Lake Dr 3/2 $1.345M, 789 Pyrula Ave 4/3 $1.45M, 335 Cowry Ct 5/5.5.5 $2.75M.

5 price changes: 746 Cardium St (multi-family) 4/2 now $800K, 485 Peachtree Rd 3/3 now $950K, 742 Nerita St 3/2 now $1.295M, 1973 Wild Lime Dr 4/3 now $1.385M, 5810 Pine Tree Dr 4/3 now $1.795M.

9 new sales: 1377 Sand Castle Rd 4/3 listed at $699K, 5304 Ladyfinger Lake Rd 3/2 listed at $795K, 3366 Barra Cir 3/2.5 listed at $825K, 3990 Coquina Dr 3/2 listed at $1.074M, 1172 Kittiwake Cir 5/3 listed at $1.449M, 918 Kings Crown Dr 3/2.5 listed at $1.595M, 505 Lighthouse Way 4/3.5 listed at $1.687M, 2391 Shop Rd 3/2.5 listed at $1.799M, 5145 Joewood Dr 5/4.5 listed at $2.994M.

4 closed sales: 446 Lake Murex Cir 2/2 $579K, 3351 Barra Cir 3/2.5 $1.25M, 706 Gopher Walk Way 3/4 $1.3M, 2312 Starfish Ln 4/3.5 $1.8M.

LOTS

1 new listing: 6411 & 6419 Pine Ave & 6020 White Heron Ln $4.995M (for all three).

1 price change: 1653 Bunting Ln now $365K.

No new sales.

1 closed sale: 6408 Pine Ave $1.25M.

Captiva

CONDOS

1 new listing: Gulf Beach Villas #2125 3/2 $719K.

No price changes or new sales.

3 closed sales: Bayside Villas #4122 1/2 $280K, Tennis Villas #3124 1/1 $320K, Lands End Village #1641 2/2 $1.6225M.

HOMES & LOTS

Nothing to report.

Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend,

Susan Andrews, aka SanibelSusan

It’s Still Blue Sky & Sunshine on Sanibel & Captiva

Posted on May 15, 2026 by SanibelSusan

Florida’s rainy season is expected to begin soon. On Sanibel the chance of afternoon showers is over 50% for Sunday through Thursday coming up. It has been so dry all winter that there is a lot of catching up to do, we just don’t want it all at once.

There has been another change on Sanibel too. It is super quiet. My island travels this week included noticing even fewer vehicles on roadways and the shared use path. When I was out checking property this morning, I pulled into the Lighthouse Beach parking lots (bayside) and there was not a single vehicle parked.

Since Easter, snowbirds have been departing and there have been fewer visitors. Hopefully occupancy is up with the Memorial Day holiday and schools closing for summer break.

I got a chuckle when I saw a question on social media asking what time one needs to leave the island to avoid departing afternoon traffic. Best answer was “December”. It is now a breeze going through the 4-way stop and crossing the causeway.

Without any rainy season showers yet, the royal poinciana trees look to be at their peak this week — just gorgeous and in full bloom everywhere today. Another indication of May is when the Sanibel Moorings apple blossom cassia also is blooming. It was pretty when I drove by.

Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament

One of the last events of “season” is today – the 14^th Annual “Ding” Darling/Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament. This all-day event sponsored by Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grill and the non-profit J.N. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society has raised over $1.57M for the Refuge since the tournament began in 2012. The catch-and-release tournament is the first of its kind, benefitting conservation and presenting 100% of all entry-fee proceeds to winners. It set records last year, so the bar was high for today.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors

There was an open Association of Realtors caravan meeting yesterday, the first of those which are held twice a month until late fall. Just a single home was open for easy viewing following the meeting.

As usual the off-season also brings the opportunity for our members to earn the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Specialist designation. Twelve classes are required. Those have been going on all week and continue into next. New applicants must complete all classes, while those that have already earned the designation must recertify every three years by taking three.

Island Real Estate Scoop

Looking at the residential real estate activity posted in the SanCap MLS, since last Friday, there have been 16 new sales posted: nine Sanibel homes, three Sanibel condos, two Sanibel lots, a Captiva condo, and a Captiva home.

During the same time, there were 10 new residential listings and eight price changes.

Below, with data from the island MLS are summary tables of the residential sales statistics, followed by the details of the MLS action reported this week.

SANIBEL Residential	CONDOS			HOMES			LOTS
SANIBEL Residential	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM
For sale	171	950,796	208	188	1,581,056	158	54	1,406,905	302
Under contract	18	952,225	238	40	1,464,272	141	3	1,348,000	208
Sold to 5/15/2026	52	828,750	172	111	1,670,474	151	9	1,852,666	234
Sold 2025	104	755,564	153	159	1,291,016	140	7	952,857	252
Sold 2024	75	818,493	117	165	1,472,757	114	15	1,403,533	192
Sold 2023	98	955,261	65	263	1,267,390	73	24	920,645	76

CAPTIVA Residential	CONDOS			HOMES			LOTS
CAPTIVA Residential	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM
For sale	42	1,657,164	197	29	6,083,775	278	3	10,166,666	548
Under contract	8	778,125	207	1	11,900,000	214	0	N/A	N/A
Sold to 5/15/2026	13	956,461	153	5	3,815,000	257	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2025	16	931,187	214	12	2,480,375	90	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2024	13	1,728,846	185	8	4,887,187	182	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2023	17	834,176	98	17	2,716,647	70	0	N/A	N/A

Hopefully, more new sales this week than new listings is an indication that the market is turning. A couple of colleagues mentioned that they have received surprise calls from former prospects that are ready for “great” deals and move-in ready. Few have any looking for condos. We chatted about how different the inquiries are that we get from buyers today. Since the last storms, buyers have become more specific in their wants. Here are some typical questions:

Is the property elevated? Does it have an elevator?
What damage/repairs did it have from Ian, Helene, Milton?
What does it have for storm protection? Metal roof? Age? Impact windows & doors? Shutters? Flood barriers?
Does it have wind, flood, and homeowners’ insurance (fire/theft)? Who is the insurance agent? Is the flood policy assumable?
Does it have a Wind Mitigation Certificate? Has it had a recent 4-Point Inspection?
Age of HVAC?
Are any insurance claims pending or any property liens?
Any unpaid or upcoming special assessments by HOA or COA?
What are current carrying costs? Any increases expected?

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service Activity May 8-15

Sanibel

CONDOS

4 new listings: Sanibel Arms #C7 1/1 $279,999 (SanibelSusan listing), Tennisplace #D33 1/1 $349.9K, Captains Walk #F3 2/2 $429K, Kings Crown #205 3/2 $1.249M.

3 price changes: Ibis at The Sanctuary #B302 2/2 now $649K, Villa Sanibel #3D 2/2 now $699K, Ibis at The Sanctuary #A302 2/2 now $715K.

3 new sales: Sanibel Moorings #232 2/2 listed at $512.5K, Heron at The Sanctuary #III-2B 3/2.5 listed at $799K, Heron at The Sanctuary #I-2B 3/3.5 listed at $825K.

5 closed sales: Sanibel Siesta #306 2/2 $590K, Sandalfoot #3C3 2/2 $710K, Kings Crown #201 2/2 $1.2M, Sundial #K303 2/2 $1.295M, Gulfside Place #115 2/2 $1.52M.

HOMES

4 new listings: 974 Greenwood Ct S (1/2 duplex) 3//2.5 $664.9K, 3990 Coquina Dr 3/2 $1.074M, 1066 Bailey Rd 3/3 $1.875M, 738 Anchor Dr 4/3 $2.45M.

1 back-on-market: 3366 Barra Cir 3/2.5 $825K.

3 price changes: 1142 Shell Basket Ln 3/2 now $595K, 1270 Par View Dr 3/2 now $1.049M, 1550 Wilton Ln 3/2.5 now $1.175M.

9 new sales: 4556 Bowen Bayou Rd 1/2 listed at $549K, 1595 Bunting Ln 3/2 listed at $599K, 2011 Mitzi Ln 2/2 listed at $725K, 9225 Dimmick D 4/2.5 listed at $750K, 1629 Sand Castle Rd (1/2 duplex) 3/2.5 listed at $778K, 734 Anchor Dr 3/2 listed at $995K, 480 Las Tiendas Ln 3/3 listed at $999K, 3702 Coquina Dr 4/3 listed at $1.05M, 1730 Jewel Box Dr 4/3 listed at $2.499M.

5 closed sales: 1310 Par View Dr 3/3 $1.22M, 1089 Skiff Pl 3/2 $1.29M, 6407 Pine Ave 3/2 $1.899M, 819 Tulip Ln 5/4 $2.4M, 6401 Pine Ave 5/4.5 $3.75M.

LOTS

No new listings or price changes.

2 new sales: 6408 Pine Ave listed at $1.25M,4741 Tradewinds Dr listed at $1.995M.

No closed sales.

Captiva

CONDOS

1 new listing: Tennis Villas #3114 1/1 $339K.

1 price change: Seabreeze #1256 3/3 now $2.55M.

1 new sale: Beach Villas #2615 2/2 listed at $825K.

No closed sales.

HOMES

1 new listing: 1 Sunset Captiva Ln 2/2.5 $3.498M.

1 price change: 11555 Wightman Ln 3/2.5 now $2,999,999.

1 new sale: 15735 Captiva Dr 5/5.5 listed at $11.9M.

No closed sales.

LOTS

Nothing to report.

Enjoy your weekend,

Susan Andrews, aka SanibelSusan

Another Blue-Sky Sun-Shiny Friday on Sanibel & Captiva Islands

Posted on May 8, 2026 by SanibelSusan

From Mariner Pointe looking to Sanibel Marina 05-08-2026

Royal poinciana tree blooming at our Gulf Shores listing at 1066 Blue Heron Dr

Sam Bailey’s Island Night 2026

As another week ends and high season wraps up, it is time for the 33^rd Annual Sam Bailey’s Island Night which offers free tickets to the community. Organized by the SanCap Chamber of Commerce, the event is tonight at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers where the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels will play the Tampa Tarpons. The gates open at 5:45 p.m. with a pregame parade at 5:50 showcasing island businesses and organizations. The game begins at 7:05 p.m. and the evening will close out with the first-ever drone show done at the stadium. Tickets are available on-line at Sam Bailey’s Islands Night

Critter Update

There were interesting wildlife reports by SCCF (Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation) this week:

Bald Eagles – Sanibel and Captiva experienced another highly successful nesting season with a total of 13 eaglets fledged so far, the highest count on record. Bald eagle nesting season runs from Oct 1 through May 15 in Florida, though some nests may be active longer if the young have not yet fledged.

Ospreys – Since young ospreys began to take flight, at least 43 have fledged on the islands. Ospreys lay an average of three eggs that hatch after 5-6 weeks of incubation. Then after 6-8 weeks, the chicks will start to stretch their wings and fly. Adult ospreys have bright yellow eyes, while osprey chicks hatch with red eyes that lighten to orange by the time they learn how to fly. Fledglings also have white tips on the ends of their brown feathers, in contrast to adults which are solid dark brown.

Sea Turtles – As nesting sea turtle season begins; a total of eight loggerhead nests have been documented. The first three were near Blind Pass. The next three were on Sanibel’s West End too. This week, the first nests on Captiva and Sanibel’s East End also were spotted. Unfortunately three nests were depredated by coyotes before SCCF teams arrived to apply screens to deter them. From May through July SCCF Turtle Patrol is out looking for nests.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors

There was no Association of Realtors caravan meeting this week, but yesterday was the 29^th Annual RPAC Golf Tournament and Auction at The Sanctuary. Thanks to all who made it a success!

Island Real Estate Scoop

Looking at the residential real estate activity posted in the SanCap MLS, since last Friday, there have been 10 new sales posted: four Captiva condos, four Sanibel homes, and two Sanibel condos.

During the same time, there were nine new residential listings and 15 price changes. Once again, there were almost as many new listings as new sales, so inventory remains very high.

Wondering what is selling? Of the 106 closed year-to-date Sanibel home sales, 32 are on canals. Of the 47 closed Sanibel condo sales, 31 are in complexes that are open with full amenities and allow short-term rentals.

Below, with data from the island MLS are summary tables of the residential sales statistics, followed by an update about our listings, plus the details of the MLS action reported this week.

SANIBEL Residential	CONDOS			HOMES			LOTS
SANIBEL Residential	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM
For sale	171	957,716	210	196	1,593,979	155	55	1,417,598	298
Under contract	20	1,040,927	175	37	1,667,227	130	1	799,000	157
Sold to 5/8/2026	47	803,617	179	106	1,649,658	154	9	1,852,666	234
Sold 2025	104	755,564	153	159	1,291,016	140	7	952,857	252
Sold 2024	75	818,493	117	165	1,472,757	114	15	1,403,533	192
Sold 2023	98	955,261	65	263	1,267,390	73	24	920,645	76

CAPTIVA Residential	CONDOS			HOMES			LOTS
CAPTIVA Residential	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM
For sale	41	1,685,021	193	29	6,382,120	279	3	10,166,666	541
Under contract	7	771,428	216	0	N/A	N/A	0	N/A	N/A
Sold to 5/8/2026	13	956,461	153	5	3,815,000	257	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2025	16	931,187	214	12	2,480,375	90	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2024	13	1,728,846	185	8	4,887,187	182	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2023	17	834,176	98	17	2,716,647	70	0	N/A	N/A

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service Activity May 1-8

Sanibel

CONDOS

2 new listings: Sanibel Arms #B4 1/1 $330K, Spanish Cay #F5 2/2 $525K.

6 price changes: Spanish Cay #A5 2/2 now $375K, Sanibel Moorings #1641 2/2 now $780K, Oceans Reach #4A2 2/2 now $825K, Sundial #O303 2/2 now $925K, Nutmeg Village #109 2/2 now $950K, Coquina Beach #2C 2/2 now $996K.

2 new sales: Sandpiper Beach #106 2/2 listed at $829K, Ocean Reach #1D2 2/2 listed at $985K.

2 closed sales: Lighthouse Point #124 3/2 $575K, Atrium #207 2/2 $1.45M.

HOMES

6 new listings: 4556 Bowen Bayou Rd 1/2 $549K, 2130 Sunset Cir 3/2.5 $995K, 1538 Wilton Ln 3/2.5 $1.15M, 1057 Sand Castle Rd 3/2 $1.195M, 2499 Harbour Ln 3/3 $1.399M, 500 Kinzie Island Ct 3/3 $1.895M.

1 back-on-market: 1105 Skiff Pl 4/3 $699K.

4 price changes: 720 Durion Ct 4/3 now $950K, 5243 Indian Ct 2/2 now $1.399M, 1233 Middle Gulf Dr 4/3 now $1.695M, 1114 Seagrape Ln 3/2 now $2.845M.

4 new sales: 1812 Ibis Ln 2/2 listed at $375K, 698 Spartina Ct 3/2 listed at $849.9K, 1222 Ferry Rd 4/4 listed at $1.798M, 1126 Harbour Cottage Ct 3/2 listed at $1.995M.

6 closed sales: 1006 Lindgren Blvd 3/2 $1.1M, 816 Birdie View Pt 3/3.5 $1.175M, 985 Oyster Ct 5/4 $1.95M, 848 Angel Wing Dr 4/4.5 $2.4M, 1133 Golden Olive Ct 4/3.5 $3.25M, 528 Lighthouse Way 5/5.5 $4.15M.

LOTS

No new listings.

1 price change: 1016 Fish Crow Rd now $649K.

No new sales.

1 closed sale: 4155, 4163, & 4171 West Gulf Dr $12.5M.

Captiva

CONDOS

1 new listing: Lands End Village #1638 3/3 $3.495M.

4 price changes: Tennis Villas #3224 1/1 now $299K, Bayside Villas #5232 1/2 now $494.9K, Beach Villas #2623 1/1 now $570K, Gulf Beach Villas #2121 3/3 now $1.049M.

4 new sales: Tennis Villas #3124 1/1 listed at $335K, Gulf Beach Villas #2113 1/1 listed at $590K, Beach Villas #2323 1/1 listed at $605K, Captiva Shores #3B 3/2.5 listed at $1.295M.

No closed sales.

HOMES & LOTS

Nothing to report.

Enjoy your Mothers’ Day weekend,

Susan Andrews, aka SanibelSusan

On Sunny Sanibel, Royal Poinciana Are Blooming

Posted on May 1, 2026 by SanibelSusan

Royal Poinciana tree at Captains Walk 5-1-26

As more Sanibel and Captiva bright sunshiny days have continued, traffic is down considerably – an obvious sign that snowbirds are departing and visitor occupancy is down. That usually continues until summer vacations begin.

Forecasters are predicting that Florida may receive some much-needed rain this weekend. They say the odds of showers here are 50% on Sunday. Fingers crossed that we get some.

On the critter front, sea turtle nesting season began April 15 (through October). With 700+nests usually recorded on the 18 miles of beaches here, SCCF (Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation) sea turtle volunteers are out daily recording turtle activity. Last I heard, the turtles didn’t get the memo, as no nests have yet been spotted.

Gulf Shores squirrel on 4-30-2026

On the causeway islands, SCCF also is looking for weekend and holiday volunteers to educate visitors about the least terns that nest there in the summer. These are state-threatened birds with over 200 nests recorded on the islands last year. Least terns are colonial nesters, meaning they nest in large groups as a strategy to protect eggs and deter predators. These migratory seabirds arrive to Southwest Florida in April and depart in August, and they require large, open areas to nest.

This week, I saw only my 2^nd squirrel on the island (in my 34 years living here). It was on my street too. But surprise, surprise, yesterday when teammate Dave was opening our new Gulf Shores listings in Gulf Shores for Realtor Caravan, he spotted one on a tree, looking at him.

I am still on the lookout for bunnies (missing them since 2022) but have recently enjoyed seeing many osprey and their young in their nests and hearing their high-pitched calls.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors

Yesterday was the last Realtor Association weekly Caravan meeting until fall. (Through the summer, there will be two Caravan Meetings a month.)

Guest speaker was Sanibel City Councilor Holly Smith. Holly is President this year of Florida League of Cities which was formed in 1922 to represent the 411 cities, towns, and villages in Florida. Holly is the first Prez from SW FL in all these years. As former Sanibel Mayor, Vice Mayor, and now Councilor she always has islanders at heart. She updated us on what is happening with Florida legislature which like much of politics these days is pretty difficult to predict. A special session may yet occur to cover real estate tax bill recommendations.

During the Caravan segment of the meeting, though Realtor attendance was good, not a single new sale was announced. That is discouraging, though not such a surprise with the island so quiet. There were some sales posted in MLS since last week, more on that below.

The next Caravan meeting is May 14.

Island Real Estate Scoop

Looking at the residential real estate activity posted in the SanCap MLS, since last Friday, there have been 13 new sales posted: six Sanibel homes, five Sanibel condos, and two Captiva condos.

During the same time, there were eight new residential listings and 25 price changes.

With the first four months of 2026 over, many listing expired at the end of April which resulted in inventory going down a bit. Today on Sanibel, there are 173 condos, 198 homes, and 55 vacant lots for sale. At the current rate of sales, that is 16 months of condo inventory, eight months of homes, and two-plus years of residential lots. Typically, the real estate market doesn’t pick up here again until early fall, but with restoration still underway in many communities, we are optimistic that sales will continue this summer.

Below, with data from the island MLS are summary tables of the residential sales statistics, followed by the details of the MLS action reported this week.

SANIBEL Residential	CONDOS			HOMES			LOTS
SANIBEL Residential	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM
For sale	173	962,059	204	198	1,606,299	156	55	1,417,889	291
Under contract	20	1,062,277	178	40	1,817,237	132	2	7,399,500	247
Sold to 5/1/2026	44	794,333	179	100	1,606,387	153	8	521,750	221
Sold 2025	104	755,564	153	159	1,291,016	140	7	952,857	252
Sold 2024	75	818,493	117	165	1,472,757	114	15	1,403,533	192
Sold 2023	98	955,261	65	263	1,267,390	73	24	920,645	76

CAPTIVA Residential	CONDOS			HOMES			LOTS
CAPTIVA Residential	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM
For sale	49	1,559,487	194	29	6,382,120	272	3	10,166,666	534
Under contract	3	858,333	51	0	N/A	N/A	0	N/A	N/A
Sold to 5/1/2026	13	956,451	153	5	3,815,000	257	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2025	16	931,187	214	12	2,480,375	90	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2024	13	1,728,846	185	8	4,887,187	182	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2023	17	834,176	98	17	2,716,647	70	0	N/A	N/A

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service Activity Apr 24-May 1

Sanibel

CONDOS

4 new listings: Sandpebble #4C 2/2 $520K, Donax Village #19 2/2 $649K, Seawind #A101 2/2.5 $699K, Coquina Beach #2C 2/2 $1.035M.

8 price changes: Spanish Cay #F2 1/1 now $350K, Lighthouse Point #216 2/2 now $599.7K, Lighthouse Point #214 3/2 now $639K, Kings Crown #213 2/2 now $799K, Sunset South #3D 2/2 now $850K, Pointe Santo #D6 2/2 now $895K, Sunset South #5C 2/2 now $1.399M, Sundial #O306 2/2 now $1.75M.

5 new sales: Sandalfoot #2C2 2/2 listed at $675,555; Sunset South #12C 2/2 listed at $800K, Sanctuary Golf Villages #1-PH5 listed at $995K, Gulfside Place #210 2/2 listed at $1.265M, Island Beach Club #P5D 2/2 listed at $1.495M.

4 closed sales: Captains Walk #E2 2/1.5 $295K, Sundial #C307 1/1 $475K, Lighthouse Point #315 3/2 $650K, Sanddollar #B303 3/2 $1.4M.

HOMES

3 new listings: 589 Rabbit Rd 2/2 $799K, 207 Daniel Dr 3/2 $1.19M, 1406 Sanderling Ci 3/2 $1.425M.

1 back-on-market: 734 Anchor Dr 3/2 $995K.

11 price changes: 1457 Sand Castle Rd 2/2 now $499K, 4619 Rue Bayou 3/2 now $799K, 1167 Sand Castle Rd 3/2.5 now $834K, 513 Rabbit Rd 3/2 now $839K, 1113 Sand Castle Rd 3/2 now $899K, 1076 Captains Walk St 2/2 now $1.099M, 2667 Coconut Dr 3/3 now $1.775M, 1490 Middle Gulf Dr 3/4.5 now $1.995M, 896 Limpet Dr 3/3 now $2.295M, 1543 San Carlos Bay Dr 5/4 now $2.399M, 1581 San Carlos Bay Dr 4/3.5 now $2.999M.

6 new sales: 887 Casa Ybel Rd (multi-family) 5/4 listed at $699K, 1105 Skiff Pl 4/3 listed at $699K, 3351 Barra Cir 3/2.5 listed at $1.299M, 779 Pyrula Ave 4/2.5 listed at $1.3M, 2179 Starfish Ln 3/3.5 listed at $1.499M, 5703 San-Cap Rd 3/2.5 listed at $1.65M.

6 closed sales: 4560 Brainard Bayou Rd 3/2 $545K, Moonshadows #1A 3/3 $590K, 941 Pecten Ct 3/2 $1.435M, 5750 San-Cap Rd 3/2 $1.71M, 1517 Sand Castle Rd 4/2.5 $1.735M, 918 Limpet Dr 4/4.5 $2.2M.

LOTS

No new listings.

1 price change: 1331 Par View Dr now $445K.

No new or closed sales.

Captiva

CONDOS

1 new listing: Lands End Village #1638 3/3 $3.495M.

4 price changes: Tennis Villas #3132 2/2 now $634K, Lands End Village #1659 2/2 now $1.149M, Lands End Village #1647 2/2 now $1.375M, Beach Homes #27 5/4.5 now $4.495M.

2 new sales: Bayside Villas #4122 1/2 listed at $295K, Sunset Beach Villas #2216 1/1 listed at $585K.

1 closed sale: Gulf Beach Villas #2004 2/2 $975K.

HOMES

No new listings.

1 price change: 16632 Captiva Dr 4/5 now $5.699M.

No new or closed sales.

LOTS

Nothing to report.

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Enjoy your weekend,

Susan Andrews, aka SanibelSusan

It’s Another Beautiful Sunny Sanibel Friday

Posted on April 24, 2026 by SanibelSusan

I sure hope you aren’t sick of reports about the wonderful weather on Sanibel and Captiva. It was another week of mostly blue skies and sunshine with occasional brisk breezes. The Florida drought continues with rain still needed, but there was a short shower last night.

Saw this guy fishing from shore at the bay end of Buttonwood Ln this afternoon.

Until rainy season begins (typically late May), locals and visitors should continue to enjoy the clear turquoise waters surrounding the islands. Fishermen are gearing up for the 14^th Annual Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament on May 15 which benefits the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. The event set records in 2025 with 89 tarpon hooked and released, anglers hope to beat that this year.

Plenty of spring flowers are blooming here now including the fragrant gardenia bushes. My frangipani (aka plumeria) has pushed out new green leaves so those beautiful flowers could be next. Up the street, a neighbor’s garden has its first sunflower of the year and yesterday, I also saw the first spring royal poinciana tree blooms. So colorful everywhere!

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors

Yesterday was the April Membership Meeting at the islands Association of Realtors. Guest speaker, Kelly Seaman who is 2026 Commodore of the local America’s Boating Club, aka Sanibel-Captiva Sail and Power Squadron, updated attendees on the latest club happenings. Check out the details on their educational, social, community, and resource offerings at www.SanCapBoating.club

Did you know that they are the only club in the nation that for years has taught a class for 6^th graders? “How to Boat Smart” is a required class at the Sanibel School and has been provided by the Club for nearly 20 years. It is so thorough that in its final session, students are given the opportunity to take the Florida Safe Boating Exam and earn a Florida Safe Boating Certificate (which is a legal requirement for boat operators born after Jan 1, 1988). The Club has many classes for adults too.

Next Thursday is the Realtor Association’s last East-End Caravan meeting until fall. Guest speaker will be Sanibel City Councilor Holly Smith. Beginning in May and through the summer, when there is less traffic and fewer new listings, caravans are held every other week with 10 spots available (in any island location) for caravan open houses. There were no properties on caravan yesterday.

Island Real Estate Scoop

Looking at the residential real estate activity posted in the SanCap MLS, since last Friday, there have been 10 new sales: six Sanibel homes, three Sanibel condos, and a Captiva condo.

During the same time, there were 12 new residential listings and 28 price changes. Once again, inventory increases faster than there are sales, while price reductions continue – many significant. Buyers should be jumping at the many choices available.

Below, with data from the island MLS are summary tables of the residential sales statistics, followed by the details of the MLS action reported this week.

SANIBEL Residential	CONDOS			HOMES			LOTS
SANIBEL Residential	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM
For sale	184	990,233	201	212	1,604,557	151	56	1,445,605	281
Under contract	20	978,450	156	41	1,849,424	153	2	7,399,500	234
Sold to 4/24/2026	40	816,250	184	94	1,621,529	149	8	521,750	221
Sold 2025	104	755,564	153	159	1,291,016	140	7	952,857	252
Sold 2024	75	818,493	117	165	1,472,757	114	15	1,403,533	192
Sold 2023	98	955,261	65	263	1,267,390	73	24	920,645	76

CAPTIVA Residential	CONDOS			HOMES			LOTS
CAPTIVA Residential	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM
For sale	49	1,503,569	199	29	6,390,775	265	3	10,166,666	527
Under contract	2	1,372,500	87	0	N/A	N/A	0	N/A	N/A
Sold to 4/24/2026	12	954,916	155	5	3,815,000	257	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2025	16	931,187	214	12	2,480,375	90	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2024	13	1,728,846	185	8	4,887,187	182	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2023	17	834,176	98	17	2,716,647	70	0	N/A	N/A

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service Activity Apr 17-24

Sanibel

CONDOS

4 new listings: Sanibel Moorings #1441 1/1 $550K, Sunset South #8A 2/2 $699K, Mariner Pointe #622 2/2.5 $949K, Sunset South #14C 2/2 $988.5K.

10 price changes: Sundial #H208 1/1 now $495K, Blind Pass #G205 2/2 now $565K, Compass Point #243 2/2 now $739.9K, Loggerhead Cay #462 2/2 now $775K, Loggerhead Cay #303 2/2 now $785K, Heron at The Sanctuary #1-2B 3/3.5 now $825K, Sunward #102 2/2 now $875K, Sanctuary Golf Villages #1-PH5 2/2.5 now $995K, St Croix #4 2/2 now $1.45M, Kinzie Island #A 4/4.5 now $3.695M.

3 new sales: Captains Walk #E4 2/1/5 listed at $349K, Shell Island Beach Club #7A 2/2 listed at $777K, Sundial #K303 2/2 listed at $1.397M.

4 closed sales: By-the-Sea #B202 2/2 $275K, Oceans Reach #2A4 2/2 $950K, Sandalfoot #1D3 2/2 $1.05M, Sanctuary Golf Villages #6-PH5 3/3 $1.05M.

HOMES

7 new listings: 1629 Sand Castle Rd (1/2 duplex) 3/2.5 $778K, 1410 Sand Castle Rd 3/2 $899K, 1054 Blue Heron Dr (SanibelSusan listing) 3/3 $999K, 1066 Blue Heron Dr (SanibelSusan listing) 3/3 $1.25M, 1251 Par View Dr 4/3 $1.375M, 246 Christofer Ct 3/2.5 $1.379M, 5135 Joewood Dr 4/2.5 $1.799M.

16 price changes: 1105 Skiff Pl 4/3 now $699K, 1377 Sand Castle Rd 4/3 now $699K, 486 Lake Murex Cir 3/2 now $699K, 887 Casa Ybel Rd (multi-family) 5/4 now $699K, 475 Whitehall Rd 2/2 now $795K, 9248 Kincaid Ct 3/2 now $799K, 3366 Barra Cir 3/2.5 now $825K, 746 Cardium St 4/2 now $850K, 5312 Ladyfinger Lake Rd 3/3 now $875K, 220 Daniel Dr 3/3 now $998K, 1286 Par View Dr 3/2 now $1.2M, 824 Birdie View Pt 3/3 now $1.299M, 742 Nerita St 3/2 now $1.39M, 5438 Shearwater Dr (1/2 duplex) 3/3.5 now $1.625M, 1460 Middle Gulf Dr 4/4.5 now $2.295M, 1290 Bay Rd 3/2 now $3.39M.

6 new sales: 3366 Barra Cir 3/2.5 listed at $825K, 734 Anchor Dr 3/2 listed at $995K, 1006 Lindgren Blvd 3/2 listed at $1.249M, 1310 Par View Dr 3/3 listed at $1.299M, 1508 Middle Gulf Dr 3/4 listed at $1.375M, 3777 West Gulf Dr 4/4 listed at $4.895M.

8 closed sales: 1846 Farm Trl 3/3 $625K, 5307 Ladyfinger Lake Rd 3/3 $690K, 1751 Jewel Box Dr 4/4 $775K, 1293 Par View Dr 3/3 $925K, 668 Anchor Dr 3/2 $1.1M, 205 Daniel Dr 4/3 $1.225M, 2451 Blind Pass Ct 4/4.5 $1.95M, 1332 Eagle Run Dr 5/5 $2.65M.

LOTS

No new listings.

1 price change: 231 Palm Lake Dr now $579K.

No new or closed sales.

Captiva

CONDOS

1 new listing: Seabreeze #1256 3/3 $2.725M.

1 back-on-market: Bayside Villas #5132 1/2 $445K.

1 price change: Sunset Captiva #104 2/2 now $1.275M.

1 new sale: Lands End Village #1641 2/2 listed at $1.695M.

No closed sales.

HOMES & LOTS

Nothing to report.

Enjoy your weekend,

Susan Andrews, aka SanibelSusan

Beautiful Clear Turquoise Water All-‘Round

Posted on April 17, 2026 by SanibelSusan

This afternoon (4-17-26) overlooking the bay at the end of Dixie Beach Blvd

It was another week of wonderful weather on Sanibel and Captiva. No rain, but beautiful days to be outside, biking, beaching, birding, shelling, boating, and more. There is gorgeous clear turquoise water all around the island and lotsa boats fishing off the causeway with tarpon running again.

Also this afternoon, this one gulf-side at Sundial West.

As recovery continues and eagle nesting season wraps up (which is Oct 1 to May 15 in Florida), it was nice this week to see more rebuilding at the former Dairy Queen location (1048 Periwinkle Way). (Work had let up there, as two eaglets were born nearby in January in what locals refer to as the DQ nest. At my last closing at Superior Title in Tree Tops shopping center, across the street, we could see the babies in the nest.)

The old damaged DQ plus two adjoining properties were purchased in 2023 by islanders who raise cattle in Michigan. Their new restaurant will continue with a family-friendly casual vibe and feature their own beef. Named “Mr. B’s Burgers”, their Instagram post says they hope to open in August, offering burgers, fries, and shakes.

Earth Day 2026

Join the City of Sanibel tomorrow, April 18, from 9 a.m. until noon at The Community Park next door to The Community House for their First Annual Earth Fair. This new event will bring together organizations from across the island to celebrate Earth Day and tell attendees what they can do to help protect the environment. It is free with interactive games for all ages, plus eco-friendly prizes for completing the event passport, and a nature walk with opportunity to help with trail clean-up.

To further celebrate on the official Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, J.N. ‘Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge will host day-long events beginning at 8:30 a.m., including birding caravan and walking tours; gator/croc, manatee, and snake lectures; craft tables; shell presentations; and more. Talks and crafts are in the Visitors Center. Walks begin at the flagpole.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors

Yesterday at the Association of Realtors, there was an East-End Caravan Meeting with guest speaker, Dolly Farrell, Executive Director of the Charitable Foundation of the Islands. After the meeting, six properties were open for easy viewing: two Sanibel homes, two Sanibel condos, plus a home off-island in Jonathan Harbour and one on Captiva.

Next Thursday is the April Membership Meeting with guest speaker Kelly Seaman from the American Boating Club of Sanibel Captiva. The last West-End Caravan meeting of the season will follow.

Beginning In May and through the summer, Caravan meetings are held every other week and with “open” caravans (meaning in any location but still limited to ten listings).

Island Real Estate Scoop

Looking at the residential real estate activity posted in the SanCap MLS, since last Friday, there have been 12 new sales: eight Sanibel homes, three Sanibel condos, and a Captiva condo.

During the same time, there were 18 new residential listings and 20 price changes. Inventory continues to increase with many excellent offerings for buyers. Usually the largest communities have the most active listings, but in my 34 years here, I don’t remember there being 13 for sale at Pointe Santo at the same time.

Below, with data from the island MLS are summary tables of the residential sales statistics, followed by an update about our listings, plus the details of the MLS action reported this week.

SANIBEL Residential	CONDOS			HOMES			LOTS
SANIBEL Residential	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM
For sale	185	996,104	200	213	1,630,067	149	56	1,445,891	274
Under contract	20	1,017,750	161	43	1,771,706	139	2	7,399,500	234
Sold to 4/17/2026	37	800,000	190	86	1,656,787	153	8	521,750	221
Sold 2025	104	755,564	153	159	1,291,016	140	7	952,857	252
Sold 2024	75	818,493	117	165	1,472,757	114	15	1,403,533	192
Sold 2023	98	955,261	65	263	1,267,390	73	24	920,645	76

CAPTIVA Residential	CONDOS			HOMES			LOTS
CAPTIVA Residential	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM
For sale	49	1,490,202	208	29	6,390,775	258	3	10,166,666	520
Under contract	2	745,500	147	0	N/A	N/A	0	N/A	N/A
Sold to 4/17/2026	12	954,916	155	5	3,815,000	257	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2025	16	931,187	214	12	2,480,375	90	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2024	13	1,728,846	185	8	4,887,187	182	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2023	17	834,176	98	17	2,716,647	70	0	N/A	N/A

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service Activity Apr 10-17

Sanibel

CONDOS

8 new listings: Sanibel Moorings #611 2/2 $569K, Blind Pass #F208 3/2 $735K, Sunset South #1A 2/2 $785K, Loggerhead Cay #191 2/2 $847,555; Sand Point #238 2/2 $899K, Pointe Santo #B35 2/2 $980K, Junonia #202 2/2 $1.395M, Beachcomber #A202 2/2 $1.699M.

10 price changes: Sanibel Moorings #212 1/1 now $412.5K, Sundial #H208 1/1 now $510K, Sanibel Moorings #232 2/2 now $512.5K, Sunset South #1B 2/2 now $699K, Shell Island Beach Club #7A 2/2 now $777K, Pointe Santo #D6 2/2 now $990K, Sundial #K303 2/2 now $1.397M, Compass Point #191 3/3 now $1.399M, Atrium #306 2/2 now $1.65M, Kinzie Island #A 4/4.5 now $3.695M.

3 new sales: Sanibel Siesta #306 2/2 listed at $625K, Gulfside Place #115 2/2 listed at $1.695M, Pointe Santo #A44 3/2 listed at $1.995M.

4 closed sales: Pointe Santo #B45 2/2 $910K, Bayview Village #1A 3/3 $932.5K, Sundial #O206 2/2 $1.275M, High Tide #B101 3/2.5 $1.8M.

HOMES

5 new listings: 5304 Ladyfinger Lake Rd 3/2 $795K, 480 Las Tiendas Ln 3/3 $999K, 4209 Old Banyan Way 3/2.5 $1.25M, 1428 Albatross Rd 3/2.5 $1.295M, 545 Lighthouse Way 3/2.5 $3.9M.

8 price changes: 996 Greenwood Ct N (1/2 duplex) 3/3 now $729K, 698 Spartina Ct 3/2 now $849.9K, 1550 Wilton Ln 3/2 3/2.5 now $1.199M. 1987 My Tern Ct 3/2.5 now $1.199M, 1537 Sand Castle Rd 4/3 now $1.55M, 1126 Harbour Cottage Ct 3/2 now $1.995M, 1044 Fish Crow Rd 4/3.5 now $2.1M, 750 Periwinkle Way 5/4 now $3.549M.

8 new sales: 1972 Roseate Ln 3/2 listed at $599K, 446 Lake Murex Cir 2/2 listed at $599K. 686 Emeril Ct 3/2 listed at $899K, 279 Ferry Landing Dr 3/2 listed at $1.3M, 1089 Skiff Pl 3/2 listed at $1,347,500; 800 Beach Rd 3/2 listed at $1.35M, 419 Lighthouse Way 4/3 listed at $1.899M, 6401 Pine Ave 5/4.5 listed at $3.995M.

10 closed sales: 1611 Sand Castle Rd (1/2 duplex) 3/3.5 $545K, 984 Greenwood Ct S (1/2 duplex) 3/2 $548K, 4562 Bowen Bayou Rd 2/2 $560K, 1651 Sand Castle Rd (1/2 duplex) 3/2.5 $575K, 566 Boulder Dr 3/2 $750K, 1426 Sand Castle Rd 3/2 $850K, 1224 Kittiwake Cir 3/2 $899K, 3131 Twin Lakes Ln 3/2 $937.5K, 1103 Captains Walk St 3/2 $1.025M, 877 Limpet Dr 3/3.5 $2.65M.

LOTS

1 new listing: 470 Sawgrass Pl $775K..

1 price change: 408 Tiree Cir now $599K.

No new or closed sales.

Captiva

CONDOS

2 new listings: Bayside Villas #B312 3/3 $975K, Lands End Village #1635 2/2 $1.595M.

No price changes.

1 new sale: Bayside Villas #B116 1/2 listed at $445K.

No closed sales.

HOMES

2 new listings: 11508 Wightman Ln 4/4 $1.895M, 11525 Andy Rosse Ln 5/5 $3.35M.

1 price change: 16500 Captiva Dr 6/6.5 now $6,499,500.

No new sales.

1 closed sale: 38 Sea Hibiscus Ct 2/2 $1.45M.

LOTS

Nothing to report.

Active osprey nest at the end of Dixie Beach Blvd

Enjoy your weekend,

Susan Andrews, aka SanibelSusan

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