Daytime sunshine and evening showers have often been the norm this week. Just enough to keep vegetation green and growing, including the many new native plantings along causeway boulevard.

Today, it was sunny until early afternoon followed by a quick shower. The sun is peeking out again now but there are rumblings with more rain expected until sunset. There is only a 20% rain chance tomorrow.

Florida Economy Moves Up To No. 14 Globally

Posted on by Amy Connolly on FloridaRealtor.org: “Florida’s $1.8 trillion economy is now the 14th largest in the world, surpassing Australia and Mexico, according to the Florida Chamber Foundation. The new ranking, up from 15, moves Florida closer to the Florida 2030 Blueprint’s goal of becoming one of the world’s 10 largest economies by 2030.

 “Florida’s economy grew 6.3% over the past year, the foundation said. At its current size, the economy would need to grow about 2% to surpass South Korea and reach No. 13. Moving into the top 10 would require about 21% additional growth, with Canada currently ranked 10th.

““Florida’s rise to the world’s 14th largest economy is part of our Florida 2030 Blueprint plan and further proof that free enterprise works,” said Mark Wilson, president and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and Florida Chamber Foundation. “Florida continues creating jobs, attracting investment, welcoming new businesses, and giving families greater opportunity to succeed.”

“The foundation highlighted several areas in which Florida ranks among the nation’s leaders:

• No. 1 for new business startups
• No. 1 higher education system
• No. 1 for manufacturing job growth
• No. 1 for net income migration
• No. 1 for new business migration
• “No. 1 for Black-owned businesses
• No. 2 for Hispanic- and women-owned businesses
• Lowest state debt per capita
• 155,742 fewer children living in poverty since the Florida 2030 Blueprint launched.

““This ranking reflects the impact of Florida’s economic growth over time,” said Sheridan Morby, the foundation’s senior director of economic research. “Strong labor market expansion and business investment continue to help position Florida among the world’s largest economies.”

“The Florida Chamber Foundation plans to provide additional analysis in its 2026 Florida Business & Economic Mid-Year Report next month. The report will examine economic growth, population changes, inflation, manufacturing, workforce development and housing affordability.”

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors

The island Association of Realtors held their July Membership Meeting yesterday. Guest speaker h Capt. Chris Wittman, co-founder of Captains for Clean Water. Though an open caravan was expected to follow the meeting, no properties were signed up for viewing. Though this is not the normal time of the year for new listings, it is unusual to have no new listings open for viewing.

The next Association of Realtors meeting is an Open Caravan on August 13 where I am the guest speaker as part of the “Broker Tips and Tales” series.

Island Real Estate Scoop

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

In chatting with colleagues this week, many are surprised at how many listings have come off the market. Most agree that if you want to sell you should be listed. As quiet as it is here now, we were happy to have several showings this week.

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 & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service Activity July 17-24

Sanibel

CONDOS

3 new listings: Blind Pass #D202 2/2 $429K, Sundial #F105 1/1 $549K, Loggerhead Cay #433 2/2 $799K.

4 price changes: Sanibel Arms West #G7 2/2 now $639K, Loggerhead Cay #452 2/2 now $719K, Seascape #201 3/3 now $1.999M, Royal Tern #204 3/3.5 now $2.2M.

2 new sales: Loggerhead Cay #191 2/2 listed at $847,555; Oceans Reach #1C4 2/2 listed at $975K.

No closed sales.

HOMES

2 new listings: 9214 Kincaid Ct 2/2 $789K, 791 Sand Dollar Dr 3/2.5 $1.495M.

1 price change: 974 Greenwood Ct S (1/2 duplex) 3/2.5 now $639K.

5 new sales: 4339 Gulf Pines Dr 3/2 listed at $949K, 6120 Henderson Rd 3/2,5 listed at $1.595M, 1044 Fish Crow Rd 4/3.5 listed at $2.1M, 1460 Middle Gulf Dr 4/4,5 listed at $2.295M, 5145 Joewood Dr 5/4.5 listed at $2.994M.

No closed sales.

LOTS

No new listings.

1 price change: 1653 Bunting Ln now $325K.

No new or closed sales.

Captiva

CONDOS

No new listings.

1 price change: Captiva Resort Villas fka Tennis Villas #3132 2/2 now $624K.

No new or closed sales.

HOMES

1 new listing: 33 Urchin Ct 3/2 $1.895M.

No price changes or new sales.

2 closed sales: 16309 Captiva Dr 6/4.5 $3.1M, 15735 Captiva Dr 5/5.5 $10M.

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 in any way responsible for the accuracy. Data maintained by the association, or its MLS, may now 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

The summer weeks are flying by with Southwest Florida still getting plenty of sunshine and occasional showers. Real estate activity has dropped off but agents continue to call about our listings. Many saying they are thankful that our sellers keep their property on the market.

SCCF Mid-July News

What a wonderful surprise to see our friend Cheri Hollis’s black skimmer chick photos featured in the July 15 update from SCCF. They called it “A rare success story …about to take flight on the Sanibel Causeway. The first black skimmer chick documented there in 30 years is old enough to fly — and the whole colony is holding steady, from surviving a quiet Fourth of July to fledging dozens of new chicks. But not every beach had a smooth nesting season. Check out how shorebirds are faring on Sanibel, North Captiva, and Bunche Beach, and how you can help keep them safe.

“The first black skimmer chick documented on the Sanibel Causeway in three decades is thriving. The chick has reached flight-capable age, and while the SCCF shorebird team and volunteers haven’t witnessed its first flight yet, they’re watching closely for the milestone.

“The rest of the Causeway colony remains active. A few dozen more skimmer chicks have hatched, and about a half-dozen adults are still incubating nests, with hatches expected soon. Meanwhile, around two dozen least tern nests remain on the Causeway, and a few dozen chicks have already fledged. Exact numbers remain fluid, as some birds leave the area soon after fledging, while others face pressure from avian predators such as gulls and crows.

“A Quiet Fourth of July – Independence Day fireworks did not negatively impact the nesting colonies this year. SCCF staff and volunteers stood guard at the colonies through the end of the fireworks, preventing beachgoers from setting off personal pyrotechnics nearby. A few people attempted to wander into posted nesting areas but were quickly deterred by protective parent birds dive-bombing them. Between the team’s viligance and the birds’ own defenses, the colonies made it through the holiday unharmed.

“Sanibel and Neighboring Island Roundup – Nesting success remains a story of resilience amid pressure from high-tide washovers and predators like coyotes, crows, and snakes.

“Sanibel Island – It’s been a tough season for snowy plovers due to wash overs and heavy predation – only four chicks have fledged so far. One active nest remains, along with a brood of two chicks. Least terns took a heavy hit from coyote depredation: one colony is holding on with one active nest and a few chicks, while another is down to a single nest that hatched at least one chick. Sanibel’s first Wilson’s plover nest in five years was unsuccessful, likely due to predation.

“North Captiva and Bunche Beach – Outside Sanibel, neighboring sites saw stronger results. Both North Captiva and Bunch Beach recorded multiple Wilson’s plover broods successfully fledging chicks.

“A Reminder Respect the Dive-Bomb – As the shorebird team continues monitoring around the clock, beachgoers can help protect these vulnerable families:

• Chicks often wander outside posted string lines, and their parents will defend them wherever they go.
• If a shorebird starts dive-bombing or screaming at you, you’re too close to their young – step back to give them space.

“Coastal Wildlife Update to City Council – On Tuesday, July  21, SCCF’s Coastal Wildlife team will present a sea turtle and shorebird nesting season update to Sanibel City Council, including an overview of current research. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. at MacKenzie Hall, 800 Dunlop Rd, and is open to the public; the presentation is expected to start around 9:30 a.m. those unable to attend in person can watch a livestream on the City’s Facebook page.

Pointe Santo Update

A social media post this week by Pointe Santo (www.PointeSanto.com) included the following: “We’re excited to officially announce the name of Pointe Santo’s new office and recreation building: Paradise Pointe Welcome Center!

“Designed to complement our Paradise Pointe Pavilion, the Welcome Center will become the heart of guest services and activities at Pointe Santo. Once completed, it will house our new Association Office, Children’s Program, and a variety of family and adult activities.

“The Paradise Pointe Welcome Center will also be your one-stop destination for:

• Guest Services
• Parking permits
• Tennis and pickleball racket rentals
• Complementary coffee on Mondays and Wednesdays
• Our soon-to-come Paradise Pointe Boutique
• Information about activities and events happening around the property

“More than just an office, the Paradise Pointe Welcome Center is being created as a welcoming gathering place where owners and guests can connect, learn about everything Pointe Santo has to offer, and begin making new island memories.

“We look forward to opening the doors early August and welcoming everyone to Pointe Santo’s newest community space!”

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors

The island Association of Realtors did not meet this week. The next meeting is the July Membership Meeting followed by an Open Caravan on July 23.

Island Real Estate Scoop

Looking at the residential real estate activity posted in the SanCap MLS since last Friday, there has been six new sales posted: three Sanibel condos and three Sanibel homes. During the same time, there have been five new residential listings and seven 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 & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service Activity July 10-17

Sanibel

CONDOS

1 new listing: Sanibel Siesta #110 2/2 $749K.

2 price changes: Spanish Cay #E4 2/2 now $499K, Pointe Santo #E6 3/2 now $1.095M.

3 new sales: Tennisplace #A33 2/1 listed at $375K, Sundial #H208 1/1 listed at $490K, Sunward of Sanibel #102 2/2 listed at $825K.

3 closed sales: Ibis at The Sanctuary #B302 2/2 $620K, Villa Sanibel #3D 2/2 $650K, Villas of Sanibel #A201 3/3 $890K.

HOMES

1 new listing: 1114 Seagrape Ln 3/2 $2.695M.

2 back-on-market: 485 Peachtree Rd 3/3 $950K, 3284 Twin Lakes Ln 4/4 $995K.

2 price changes: 9428 Moonlight Dr 3/2 now $799,999; 1290 Bay Dr 3/2 now $2.999M.

3 new sales: 4546 Buck Key Rd 4/2 listed at $799K, 4775 Rue Helene 4/3 listed at $1.378M, 1111 Schooner Pl 3/3 listed at $1.5M.

3 closed sales: 1444 Sandpiper Cir 2/2 (1/2 duplex) $435K, 5304 Ladyfinger Lake Rd 3/2 $765K, 789 Pyrula Ave 4/3 $1.35M.

LOTS

No new listings.

1 price change: 5706 San-Cap Rd now $699K.

No new sales.

1 closed sale: 4741 Tradewinds Dr $1.7M.

Captiva

CONDOS

1 new listing: Marina Villas #802 2/2 $735K.

1 price change: Beach Homes #25 4/4 now $3.695M.

No new sales.

1 closed sale: Sunset Captiva #104 2/2 $1.175M.

HOMES

1 new listing: 11516 Andy Rosse Ln 6/6.5 $4.995M.

1 price change: 17201 Captiva Dr 6/4.5 now $6.996M.

No new or closed sales:

LOTS

1 new listing: Buck Key $13M.

No price changes, new or closed sales.

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 in any way responsible for the accuracy. Data maintained by the association, or its MLS, may now 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

It has been a warm mostly sunshiny week again on Sanibel and Captiva Islands with a few showers to remind us that it is the rainy season. Vegetation is green and growing like crazy.

A dousing early in the week was enough to postpone the controlled burn that was planned Wednesday for 20 acres near the Conservation Foundation. They report it may instead occur in a few weeks.

Meanwhile, the island is quiet with many accommodations offering discounts for summer stays. Though there have been showers, the vivid teal water surrounding the island both bay and gulf sides continues – often like a post card.

SCCF photo

Sanibel & Captiva Preliminary Property Tax  Valuations Are Up

The preliminary property tax valuations for the islands have risen over earlier estimates. The Lee County Property Appraiser’s Office released its 2026 preliminary tax roll values on July 1. They now indicate a 8.15% increase for the city of Sanibel, along with a 4.56% rise for Captiva as part of unincorporated Lee County.

Causeway Boulevard Planting Project

The City announced that the Causeway Boulevard Planting Project led by Roots in Resilience began on July 6 and will take three to four weeks to complete. It will include installation of native trees, shrubs, and groundcover from the causeway to the four-way stop. Roots in Resilience is a citizens-led initiative with the goal “to regreen, reforest, and replant Sanibel with native trees and plants following the hurricanes in 2022 and 2024.” Initiated by Vice Mayor John Henshaw, the group is represented by residents, the City, SCCF, the Charitable Foundation of the Islands, Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce, and Coastal Vista Design. For more info visit https://rootsinresilience.org/.

Completion of Community Park & Frannie’s Preserve Trail Restoration Project

The City of Sanibel announced the successful completion of the Community Park and Frannie’s Preserve Trail Restoration Project, a multi-phase ecological restoration effort supported by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Urban and Community Forestry – Hurricane Ian Recovery Grant Program. The grant program was established to restore urban forests across 29 counties in Florida that experienced severe damage from the catastrophic storm.

The project, which was one of five total awards, is located within Sanibel’s Interior Wetlands Conservation District and encompasses a 1.34-mile trail network spanning City-owned conservation lands and the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) Frannie’s Preserve. The trail system has long served as a valued community asset, providing access to wetland habitats, scenic views of the historic Sanibel River, opportunities to experience native wildlife, and interconnectivity to Sanibel’s expansive shared use path.

Project work focused on restoring ecological function and resilience across the trail corridor, including reestablishing native tree species better adapted to high winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surge; performing corrective trimming of storm-damaged trees to improve tree health and public safety; and removing invasive exotic vegetation that threatened native plant communities.

With implementation now complete, the restored corridor reflects improved forest structure, habitat quality, and long-term storm resilience. Native plantings provide critical resources for native and migratory wildlife species while enhancing natural flood mitigation and shoreline protection offered by healthy urban forest systems. For those interested in seeing the completed project firsthand, click the link to view the Sanibel Beach Parks and Facilities Map.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors

The island Association of Realtors met yesterday for an Open Caravan. They announced there would be no speaker since it’s the “slow season”. That proved to be true with no properties open for Caravan viewing.

The next meeting is the July Membership Meeting followed by an Open Caravan on July 23.

Real Island Estate Scoop

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

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 & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service Activity July 3-10

Sanibel

CONDOS

1 new listing: Tennisplace #E22 2/1 $387K.

1 back-on-market: Ibis at The Sanctuary #A302 2/2 $699K.

2 price changes: Cottage Colony West #127 1/1 now $465K, Sandpiper Beach #401 2/2 now $850K.

2 new sales: Loggerhead Cay #303 2/2 listed at $785K, Sanibel Surfside #333 2/2 listed at $809K.

1 closed sale: Sanibel Surfside #113 2/2 $800K.

HOMES

2 new listings: 1225 Junonia St 3/2 $949K, 2539 Coconut Dr 2/2 $1.38M.

4 price changes: 1394 Middle Gulf Dr #C (1/2 duplex) 3/3 now $650K, 702 Pyrula Ave 3/2 now $895K, 3359 Barra Cir 3/3 now $999,999; 1272 Par View Dr 4/3.5 now $2.125M.

4 new sales: 485 Peachtree Rd 3/3 listed at $950K, 220 Daniel Dr 3/3 listed at $998K, 3702 Coquina Dr 4/3 listed at $1.05M, 785 Birdie View Pt 3.2,5 listed at $1.585M.

3 closed sales: 734 Anchor Dr 3/2 $850K, 742 Nerita St 3/2 $1.25M, 1157 Bird Ln 3/3.5 $2.4M.

LOTS

1 new listing: 0 Bay Dr $2.5M.

1 price change: 845 Pyrula Ave now $529K.

No new or closed sales.

Captiva

CONDOS

No new listings, price changes, or new sales.

1 closed sale: Captiva Resort Villas fka Tennis Villas #3114 1/1 $325K.

HOMES

2 new listings: 11546 Laika Ln 2/2 $1.35M, 11550 Laika Ln 3/3.5 $1.495M.

No price changes, 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 in any way responsible for the accuracy. Data maintained by the association, or its MLS, may now 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

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 & 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.

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

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.

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.

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