Keeping An Eye on Real Estate & The Black Skimmer Chicks

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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 Residential CONDOS HOMES LOTS
# Avg Price DOM # Avg Price DOM # Avg Price DOM
For sale 131 945,627 267 134 1,658,073 176 56 1,533,490 324
Under contract 13 737,761 186 24 1,227,750 157 0 N/A N/A
Sold to 7/17/26 79 839,981 190 156 1,573,443 150 12 1,698,666 237
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 36 1,602,691 223 28 5,831,392 291 4 10,875,000 460
Under contract 2 2,107,000 37 3 6,131,666 215 0 N/A N/A
Sold to 7/17/26 23 850,934 133 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 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’s Another Sunshiny Friday on Sanibel & Captiva

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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 Residential CONDOS HOMES LOTS
# Avg Price DOM # Avg Price DOM # Avg Price DOM
For sale 137 936,227 262 135 1,653,658 169 57 1,515,007 317
Under contract 13 780,992 190 26 1,170,692 158 1 1,995,000 467
Sold to 7/10/26 76 844,717 186 153 1,587,628 150 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 35 1,536,168 238 29 5,928,586 284 3 10,166,666 604
Under contract 3 1,829,666 108 3 6,131,666 215 0 N/A N/A
Sold to 7/10/26 22 836,204 128 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 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

Island Happenings for Happy Birthday, America!

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As July 4th preparations are underway, The SanibelSusan Team is happy to be back to their usual Friday real estate update.

At 1 p.m. this afternoon, Southwest Florida began getting showers. The forecast says they will be done by 3 p.m., followed by 50% chance of rain through the weekend. Daytime temperatures expected to be high 80’s which is cooler than many northern states, yet still warm and humid.

Sanibel Seasonal Fertilizer Ban Now in Effect

With the arrival of the rainy season, the City reminds property owners of the seasonal blackout for certain fertilizers. From July 1 to September 30, Sanibel ordinance prohibits the use of those that contain nitrogen and phosphorus. In addition to this seasonal blackout period, the ordinance states that no fertilizer can be applied within 25’ of a body of water including lakes, ponds, canals, wetlands, and the Sanibel Slough. Fertilizers also cannot be applied to impervious surfaces, such as roadways, driveways and sidewalks. They also must not be applied to stormwater conveyance systems or catch basins, which includes roadside swales.

SCCF Prescribed Burn July 8th

Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation is planning a controlled burn on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, south of San-Cap Road, if weather and habitat conditions permit. The burn area is approximately 20 acres and encompasses spartina marshes behind SCCF Headquarters (3333 San-Cap Rd) to the Wildlife & Habitat Management Building (3399 San-Cap Rd).

The purpose is to help reduce the over accumulation of vegetation acting as fire fuel and to enhance habitat for native wildlife. Restoration and maintenance of the fire-dependent freshwater marsh habitat is essential for a healthy ecosystem.

If atmospheric conditions are still appropriate on Wednesday and the burn is performed, the Brooks Trails on the Eric Lindblad Preserve, behind SCCF Headquarters, will be closed that day and possibly the next.

Beware of smoke on Sanibel-Captiva Road. Sanibel Police Department will be on site to control traffic on Sanibel-Captiva Road. It is recommended that you keep your windows closed that day. If you have questions, please call Chris Lechowicz at (239) 222-4268.

Sanibel July 4th Events

Below is summary of what is happening on Sanibel tomorrow:

Sanibel Community Church Pancake Breakfast – Before the parade from 7 to 9 a.m. at the church, 1740 Periwinkle Way.

Independence Day Parade – Begins at 9 a.m. where Island Inn Rd enters Tarpon Bay Rd, then east on Periwinkle Way to Casa Ybel Rd. (be sure to arrive early to secure a spot along the parade route, as Periwinkle will be closed from Tarpon Bay Rd to Donax St before the parade.

Jerry’s 4th of July Celebration – From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in parking lot at Jerry’s Foods with food, face-painting, & family-friendly activities.

Stars, Stripes, & Community Celebration – From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sanibel Recreation Center, 3880 San-Cap Rd with food, treats, music, swimming, inflatables, crafts, entertainment, and the famous water balloon battle with the Sanibel Fire District. The popular Red, White & Blue Apple Pie Baking Contest will also return.

46th Annual 4th of July Road Rally – Noon beginning in The Timbers Parking lot at 703 Tarpon Bay Rd. It’s an island-wide scavenger hunt that challenges teams to explore Sanibel while solving clues and answering questions along the way.

 July 4th Jazz Concert– At Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, 2050 Periwinkle Way at 4 p.m.

4th of July BBQ Buffet – At 6 to 10 p.m. at The Dunes, 949 Sand Castle Rd.

Fireworks Display – At approximately 9 p.m. & launched from the north end of Bailey Rd into the bay with viewing from causeway, boats, bayside beaches, & more.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors

The island Association of Realtors did not meet this week but will have an entry in the parade. Teammate Dave dug out our two big tubs of decorations and delivered them to the Association Office so they could put them to good use. There definitely will be lots of “red, white, and blue” in their entry.

The next Association meeting is an Open Caravan on July 9.

Sanibel & Captiva Real Estate Scoop

Looking at the residential real estate activity posted in the SanCap MLS since last Friday, there have been nine new sales posted: five Sanibel homes, three Sanibel condos, and a Captiva condo. During the same time, there have  been five new residential listings and 15 price changes.

Homes continue to be the most popular Sanibel commodity with almost as many already sold/closed this year as in all of 2025. On Captiva, the number of condos sold has already exceeded the number of sales there last year.

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
# Avg Price DOM # Avg Price DOM # Avg Price DOM
For sale 141 949,993 256 144 1,659,270 168 58 1,630,266 314
Under contract 13 777,530 190 25 1,245,360 183 1 1,995,000 467
Sold to 7/3/26 75 845,313 183 150 1,589,380 146 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
# Avg Price DOM # Avg Price DOM # Avg Price DOM
For sale 34 1,543,261 238 27 6.262,370 298 3 10,166,666 597
Under contract 4 1,457,000 94 3 6,131,666 215 0 N/A N/A
Sold to 7/3/26 21 860,547 131 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 June 26 – July 3

Sanibel

CONDOS

1 new listing: Sundial #E408 2/2 $1.45M.

1 back-on-market: Heron at The Sanctuary #1-2B 3/3.5 $825K.

7 price changes: Captains Walk #F3 2/2 now $410K, Blind Pass #G206 2/2 now $549K, Sunward #102 2/2 now $825K, White Sands #13 2/2 now $995K, Heron at The Sanctuary #2-3B 3/2.5 now $1.1M, Seascape #201 3/3 now $2.199M, Kinzie Island #A 4/4.5 now $3.5M.

3 new sales: Sundial #G206 1/1 listed at $575K, Ibis at The Sanctuary #B302 2/2 listed at $629K, Compass Point #243 2/2 listed at $739.9K.

1 closed sale: Sanctuary Golf Villages #1-PH5 2/2.5 $900K.

HOMES

2 new listings: 1653 Atlanta Plaza Dr 2/2 $430K, 1683 Atlanta Plaza Dr 3/2 $450K.

5 price changes: 746 Cardium St (duplex) 4/2 now $750K, 1167 Sand Castle Rd 3/2.5 now $822K, 785 Rabbit Rd 3/2 now $823K, 930 Lindgren Blvd 3/2 now $1.32M, 9008 Mockingbird Dr 3/3 now $1.335M.

5 new sales: 1444 Sandpiper Cir 2/2 listed at $459K, 1737 Serenity Ln 3/2 listed at $680K, 1425 Causey Ct 4/3 listed at $899K, 555 Piedmont Rd 3/2 listed at $900K, 720 Durion Ct 4/3 listed at $940K.

8 closed sales: 220 Hurricane Ln 2/2 $450K, 2011 Mitzi Ln 2/2 $630K, 3366 Barra Cir 3/2.5 $740,388; 280 Ferry Landing Dr 3/2 $995K, 425 Lake Murex Cir 3/2 $1.075M, 5427 Osprey Ct 3/3.5
$1.75M, 4988 Joewood Dr 4/4 $1.95M, 1730 Jewel Box Dr 4/3 $2.167M.

LOTS

1 new listing: 6095 Dinkins Lake Rd $359,999.

1 price change: 2372 Wulfert Rd now $340K.

No new or closed sales.

Captiva

CONDOS

No new listings.

2 price changes: Bayside Villas #B312 3/3 now $875K, Lands End Village #1602 3/3 now $2.394M.

1 new sale: Lands End Village #1638 3/3 listed at $3.495M.

2 closed sales: Beach Villas #2615 2/2 $825K, Beach Villas #2533 2/2 $905K.

HOMES

1 new listing: 11523 Andy Rosse Ln 6/6.5 $3.279M.

1 price change: 15153 Captiva Dr 3/3 now $4.89M.

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 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.

Happy July 4th,

Susan Andrews, aka SanibelSusan

Getting Ready for July 4th on Sunny Sanibel Island

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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 4th. 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.

 4th of July Events & America’s 250th 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

Sponsored By: Friends of Randy

Contact: 239-699-8739

Following the parade, participants can join the 46th Annual Fourth of July Road Rally, a fun-filled island-wide scavenger hunt that challenges teams to explore Sanibel while solving clues and answering questions along the way.

July 4th Jazz Concert

Time: 4:00 p.m.

Location: Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, 2050 Periwinkle Way

Contact: 239-472-0497

In honor of America’s 250th Anniversary, the community is invited to attend a free concert featuring jazz master Dave Brubeck’s celebration of hope, unity, and peace.

Fourth of July BBQ Buffet

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Location: The Dunes, 949 Sand Castle Road

Contact: 239-472-3355

Gather with friends, family, and neighbors for The Dunes’ annual Fourth of July BBQ Buffet, featuring great food, music, and holiday camaraderie.

Red, White & BOOM – Sanibel’s Fourth of July Fireworks Display

Time: Approximately 9:00 p.m.

Sponsored By: City of Sanibel

Contact: 239-472-3700

As the day concludes, residents and visitors are invited to enjoy Sanibel’s spectacular Fourth of July fireworks display. Launched from the north end of Bailey Road, the show can be viewed from numerous locations, including the Sanibel Causeway, bayside beaches, and vessels on San Carlos Bay. Beginning at approximately 9:00 p.m., the display will light up the night sky in a dazzling tribute to America’s 250th birthday and a celebration of the community spirit that makes Sanibel such a special place to call home.

For additional information about Independence Day events on Sanibel, please contact the sponsoring organizations directly using the information provided above.’

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

#

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

#

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

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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

#

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

#

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.

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

A Little Disruption This Week But Hooray For 2 Closings

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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

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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
# 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
# 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.

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’s Still Sunshine & Roses on Sanibel Island

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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

#

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

#

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.

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 Memorial Day weekend,

Susan Andrews, aka SanibelSusan

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

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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 14th 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
# 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
# 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.

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

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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 33rd 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 29th 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

#

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

#

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.

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