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

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 & 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.

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.

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 Mothers’ Day weekend,

Susan Andrews, aka 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 & 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.

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.

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,

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 & 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.

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.

Active osprey nest at the end of Dixie Beach Blvd

Enjoy your weekend,

Susan Andrews, aka SanibelSusan

Though there were a couple of much-needed showers this week on Sanibel and Captiva, it again was mostly blue skies and sunshine. Vegetation is sprouting new growth while spring flowering also continues. Traffic eased up like it usually does post-Easter, but island events continue.

Seahorse Festival – The annual Sanibel School Seahorse Festival hosted by the PTA is tomorrow at the school pavilion from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free and open to the public, it features activities for the whole family, including inflatables, slides, bounce houses, games for all ages (with prizes), face painting, dunk tank, silent auction, and more. Food trucks too.

Chili Challenge – Also tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sanibel firefighters is hosting the 2026 Sanibel Chili Challenge at Tahitian Gardens where local restaurants and firefighters will compete for bragging rights in a family-friendly cook-off. Each tasting ticket ($15 donation) lets the ticketholder try all contestants’ chili with free drink and raffle ticket.

Best Small Towns

“Southern Living” magazine recently posted their 2026 list of Top 20 Best Small Towns. Sanibel Island was #19, with the description saying:

“Nearly four years after Hurricane Ian, Sanibel is pressing forward and hitting new milestones. The southwest Florida island is welcoming a surge of visitors as more than 70 percent of its businesses and hotels have reopened. One thing you still won’t find? High-rises. It remains an old-school beach town at its best, framed by shell-strewn shorelines and 25 miles of bike paths. Spend a morning on the sand and it won’t be long before you’ve adopted the “Sanibel Stoop,” the familiar bend of serious shell seekers.”

The complete list of 20, in order: St. Augustine, FL; St. Simons Island/Golden Isles, GA; Fredericksburg, TX; Fairhope, AL; Gatlinburg, TN; Hilton Head Island, SC: Destin, FL; Beaufort, SC, Blowing Rock, NC; Tybee Island, GA; Pigeon Forge, TN; Bardstown, KY; Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, AL; Oxford, MS; Blue Ridge, GA; Anna Maria Island, FL; Southport, NC; Williamsburg, VA; Sanibel Island, FL; Fernandina Beach, FL.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors

Yesterday, there was a West-End Caravan Meeting at the Association of Realtors. Guest speaker was Jorden Falker, Director of Education at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum and Aquarium. After the meeting, two Sanibel homes were open for easy viewing.

Next Thursday is an East-End Caravan Meeting with guest speaker, Dolly Farrell, Executive Director of the Charitable Foundation of the Islands.

Island Real Estate Scoop

Looking at the residential real estate activity posted in the SanCap MLS, since last Friday, there have been 10 new Sanibel sales: six homes and four condos. No sales on Captiva.

During the same time, there were nine new residential listings, two back-on-market listings (previously under contract), and 32 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 Apr 3-10

Sanibel

CONDOS

4 new listings: Coquina Beach #5A 2/2 $649K, Lighthouse Point #225 2/2 $749K, Loggerhead Cay #462 2/2 $799K, Pointe Santo #A44 3/2 $1.995M.

13 price changes: Tennisplace #A33 2/1.5 now $375K, Spanish Cay #A5 2/2 now $419.5K, Blind Pass #A102 2/2 now $525K, Lighthouse Point #216 2/2 now $624,777; Lighthouse Point #231 2/2 now $650K, Blind Pass #D204 3/2 now $725.7K, Blind Pass #E103 3/3 now $730.7K, Villa Sanibel #3D 2/2 now $749K, Villas of Sanibel #A201 3/3 now $999K, Gulfside Place #310 2/2 now $1.265M, Sundial #R305 2/2 now $1.265M, Sundial #T204 3/2 now $1.295M, Tantara #101 3/2 now $1.3M.

4 new sales: Spanish Cay #F7 1/1 listed for $299K, Lighthouse Point #124 3/2 listed for $649K, Sanibel Arms West #C6 2/2 listed for $1.05M, Atrium #207 2/2 listed for $1.592M.

3 closed sales: Cottage Colony West #117 1/1 $437.5K, Shell Island Beach Club #6C 2/2 $765K, Gulfside Place #105 2/2 $1.078M.

HOMES

5 new listings: 1874 Ibis Ln 3/3 $699K, 970 Sand Castle Rd 3/2 $869K, 425 Lake Murex Cir 3/2 $1.195M, 927 Almas Ct 3/2.5 $1.699M, 3777 West Gulf Dr 4/4 $4.895M.

2 back-on-market: 686 Emeril Ct 3/2 $899K, 419 Lighthouse Way 4/3 $1.899M.

14 price changes: 771 Rabbit Rd (1/2 duplex) 2/2 now $694K, 2011 Mitzi Ln 2/2 now $740K, 785 Rabbit Rd 3/2 now $825K, 1637 Sabal Sands Rd 3/2 now $899K, 1425 Causey Ct 4/3 now $899K, 555 Piedmont Rd 3/2 now $900K, 697 Spartina Ct 3/2.5 now $974.9K, 9127 Mockingbird Dr 4/3 now $1.195M, 3351 Barra Cir 3/2.5 now $1.299M, 2313 Wulfert Rd 4/3 now $1.38M, 2391 Shop Rd 3/2.5 now $1.799M, 5751 Baltusrol Ct 3/4 now $2.298M, 3499 West Gulf Dr 4/3.5 now $2.999M. 1490 Angel Dr 4/3 now $3.295M.

6 new sales: Moonshadows #1A 3/3 listed for $874.9K, 816 Birdie View Pt 3/3.5 listed for $1.395M, 5427 Osprey Ct 3/3.5 listed for $1.795M, 4988 Joewood Dr 4/4 listed for $1.999M, 2451 Blind Pass Ct 4/4.5 listed for $2.25M, 2297 Wulfert Rd 5/5 listed for $3.375M.

5 closed sales: 490 Marian Rd 2/2 $605K, 4731 Ruelle 3/2 $925K, 2612 Coconut Dr 3/2 $955K, 2449 Harbour Ln 2/2 $1.2M, 1245 Ferry Rd 5/4 $3.6M.

LOTS

No new listings.

3 price changes: 2505 Island Inn Rd now $239K, 224 Daniel Dr now $399K, 524 Lagoon Dr now $525K.

No new ir closed sales.

Captiva

CONDOS

No new listings.

1 price change: Tennis Villas #3117 1/1 now $284K.

No new or closed sales.

HOMES

No new listings.

1 price change: 16979 Captiva Dr 7/7.5 now $5.2M.

No new sales.

1 closed sale: 16891 Captiva Dr 3/3 $3.125M.

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

It has been another picture-perfect week for island residents and visitors – usually sunny warm and breezy.

As the shared-use paths stay busy and “season” traffic continues, I was surprised Tuesday when I drove off island at 11 a.m. and saw vehicles coming onto the island backed up beyond the toll booth. Luckily it was much easier going the day before when teammate Dave came on island at 10 a.m. Yesterday was also easy when our photographer came at 9 a.m. to film a new listing. Day-to-day, traffic can change, particularly during what is traditionally one of the busiest weeks here.

With surrounding bay and gulf waters still brilliant blue, driving alongside pelicans, and enjoying the causeway view is best with the windows open. Even after doing it for decades, every trip is special.

Sanibel City Council Meeting

With Council chambers full and many watching live on Zoom, it was amazing to see and hear Sanibel leaders in action on Tuesday. The City Council Meeting began as usual at 9 a.m. and though I could not tune in until noon, it was a surprise that they made it through the full agenda with many public comments and without a lunch recess. Finally, after just a 10-minute break at 3:50 p.m., they continued, not wrapping up until 6:41 p.m. We certainly are lucky to have such a dedicated team working for us. Thank you to all of them! (For more details, check out the video on MySanibel.com.)

Wrapping Up 1^st Quarter 2026

Often after Easter and with spring arriving, snowbirds start heading north, but The SanibelSusan Team hopes that the real estate market will continue to improve with more post-season sales this year. With plenty of inventory, it remains a great time to be a buyer. In a buyers’ market, well-priced unique properties usually sell quickly.

Below is a summary by MLS geographic location of:

Closed Island Sales Through March 31, 2026.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors

Yesterday, there was an East-End Caravan Meeting at the Association of Realtors. Guest speaker was Craig Mole, Sanibel’s Director of Building. Following the meeting, three Sanibel condos and six homes were open for easy viewing. Next Thursday is a West-End Caravan Meeting.

Island Real Estate Scoop

Looking at the residential real estate activity posted in the SanCap MLS, since last Friday, there have been 20 new sales: 14 Sanibel homes, five Sanibel condos, and a Captiva condo.

During the same time, there were seven new residential listings, four back-on-market listings (that were under contract), and a whopping 28 price changes.

On the commercial side, the 720 Tarpon Bay Rd, the historic building that was the former home of Lily & Co. Jewelry, closed this week for $950K.

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 Mar 27 – Apr 3

Sanibel

CONDOS

1 new listing: Seashells #38 2/2 $529K.

1 back-on-market: Sanctuary Golf Villages 1 #1-PH5 2/2.5 $1.075.

13 price changes: Mariner Pointe #733 2/2 now $499.9K, Lighthouse Point #214 3/2 now $649K, Sanibel Arms West #M7 2/2 now $649K (SanibelSusan listing), Sunset South #1B 2/2 now $725K, Pointe Santo #B6 2/2 now $875K, White Sands #13 2/2 now $1.039M, Pointe Santo #A25 2/2 now $1.225M, Pointe Santo #A45 2/2 now $1.33M, Sundial #T204 3/2 now $1.395M, Pointe Santo #E4 3/2 now $1.495M, Somerset #A202 3/2.5 now $1.945M, Pointe Santo #E44 3/2 now $1.995M, Seascape #205 3/3 now $2.145M.

5 new sales: Captains Walk #E2 2/1.5 listed for $315K, Sandalfoot #3C3 2/2 listed for $749K, Lighthouse Point #315 3/2 listed for $795K, Sandalfoot #1D3 2/2 listed for $1.135M, Sedgemoor #102 3/3.5 now $3.5M.

4 closed sales: Sand Pointe #122 2/2 $560K, Sundial #G201 2/2 $585K, High Tide #C201 2/2 $960K, Tamarind #B302 3/2 $1.995M.

HOMES

5 new listings: 1446 Sandpiper Cir (1/2 duplex) 2/2 $549K, 9248 Kincaid Ct 3/2 $899K, 1304 Par View Dr 3/3 $1.075M, 1146 Golden Olive Ct 4/4.5 $2.9M, 5105 Joewood Dr 5/5 $3.75M.

3 back-on-market: 1595 Bunting Ln 3/2 $599K, 742 Nerita St 3/2 $1.55M, 2417 Wulfert Rd 3/3 listed for $1.699M.

11 price changes: 1312 Par View Dr 3/2 now $849K, 673 East Rocks Dr 3/2 now $999K, 220 Daniel Dr 3/3 now $1.089M, 1666 Middle Gulf Dr 3/2 now $1.159M, 253 Daniel Dr 3/2.5 now $1.195M, 595 Piedmont Rd 3/2 now $1.249M, 1401 Sand Castle Rd 4/5 now $1.299M, 1172 Kittiwake Cir 5/3 now $1.449M, 742 Nerita St 3/2 now $1.45M, 2287 Starfish Ln 4/4 now $1,999,999; 505 Kinzie Island Ct 5/4.5 now $3.995M.

14 new sales: 4562 Bowen Bayou Rd 2/2 listed for $649K. 686 Emeril Ct 3/2 listed for $899K, 1751 Jewel Box Dr 4/4 listed for $900K, 3131 Twin Lakes Ln 3/2 listed for $1.075M, 693 Emeril Ct 3/3 listed for $1.127M, 2612 Coconut Dr 3/2 listed for $1.225M, 668 Anchor Dr 3/2 listed for $1.275M, 1682 Sabal Palm Dr 4/2 listed at $1.379M, 941 Pecten Ct 3/2 listed at $1.449M, 706 Gopher Walk Way 3/4 listed at $1.55M, 419 Lighthouse Way 4/3 listed at $1.899M, 6407 Pine Ave 3/2 listed at $1.999M, 819 Tulip Ln 5/4 listed at $2.595M, 528 Lighthouse Way 5/5.5 listed at $4.5M.

6 closed sales: 495 East Lake Rd 3/2 $610K, 1062 South Yachtsman Dr 3/3 $973K, 556 Sea Oats Dr 3/2 $1.04M, 946 Whelk Dr 3/2.5 $1.14M, 284 Ferry Landing Dr 3/2.5 $1.215M, 330 East Gulf Dr 3/2 $1.34M.

LOTS

No new listings.

1 price change: 2442 Blue Crab Ct now $499K.

No new sales.

2 closed sales: 1253 Par View Dr $395K, 2563 Coconut Dr $1.325M.

Captiva

CONDOS

1 new listing: Sunset Beach Villas #2323 1/1 $605K.

1 price change: Seabreeze #1252 3/2 now $2.85M.

1 new sale: Gulf Beach Villas #2004 2/2 listed for $1.05M.

1 closed sale: Lands End Village #1655 2/2 $1.15M.

HOMES

No new listings.

2 price changes: 16813 Captiva Dr 3/2.5 now $2.5M, 11555 Wightman Ln 3/2.5 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.

Happy Easter,