The summer golf scrambles have begun on the island too. First one at Beachview was last Friday night. Dave and his buddies garnered third. We expect him to be sneaking out of the office on Fridays through the summer to take a few practice shots before the 5 p.m. tee-off. Lots of good networking going on there.
Nest Found Before Turtle Nesting Season Begins
Snowy Plover Nesting Season
Sanibel Historical Museum and Village
Worth-the-Price Fix-Ups
- Cleaning and De-cluttering – Remove any personal items, un-clutter countertops, organize closets, and shelves, and make the home sparkling clean. Estimated cost $290/estimated return $1,190.
- Brightening – Clean all windows inside and out, replace old curtains, update lighting fixtures, and remove anything that blocks light from the windows. Estimated cost $375/estimated return $1,550.
- Smart Staging – Rearrange furniture, bring in new accessories and furnishings to enhance rooms, incorporate artwork, and play soft music in the background. Estimated cost $550/estimated returned $2,194.
- Landscaping Enhancements – Punch up the home’s curb appeal in the front and back yards by adding mulch, bushes, and flowers and ensuring current plants and grass are well-cared for and manicured. Estimated costs $540/estimated return $1,932.
- Repairing electrical or plumbing – Fix leaks under the sinks, remove any mildew stains, and ensure all plumbing is in good working condition. Update the home’s electrical with new wiring for modern appliances, fix any lights or outlets that don’t work, and replace old plug points with new safety features. Estimated cost $535/estimate return $1,505.
- Replacing or Shampooing Dirty Carpets – Steam clean carpets, replace any worn carpets, and repair any floor creaks. Estimated cost $647/estimated return $1,739.”
Buyers Rush to Beat Jumbo Mortgage Deadline
Sanibel & Captiva MLS Activity April 22 – 29
Sanibel
CONDOS
3 new listings: Beach Road Villa #106 2/2 $329K, Sanibel Moorings #1622 2/2 $395K, Ibis at The Sanctuary #A102 2/2 $440K.
8 price changes: Sanibel Moorings #241 1/1 now $389K, Spanish Cay #A1 2/2 now $319.9K, Mariner Pointe #1083 2/2 now $379K, Lighthouse Point #217 3/2 now $450K, Loggerhead Cay #232 2/2 now $595K, Gulfside Place #117 2/2 now $1.045M, Gulfside Place #318 2/2 now $1.1M, Gulfside Place #128 3/2.5 now $1.895M.
8 new sales: Blind Pass #A105 2/2 listed for $379K, Sanibel Siesta #101 2/2 listed for $379K, Sanibel Arms West #B4 2/2 listed for $419K, Ibis at The Sanctuary #301 2/2 listed for $460K, Sanibel Siesta #603 2/2 listed for $560K, Compass Point #181 2/2 listed for $960K, Villas of Sanibel #A202 3/3 listed for $995K, Janthina #3A 3/2 listed for $1.295M.
3 closed sales: Blind Pass #B208 2/2.5 $380K, Sanibel Arms West #L7 2/2 $425K, Lighthouse Point #211 2/2 $558.5K.
HOMES
5 new listings: 293 Palm Lake 3/2 $499K, 223 Southwinds Dr 3/2 $569K, 697 Birdie View Pt 3/2 $595K, 673 East Rocks Dr 3/2 $629K, 4628 Rue Belle Mer 3/3 $839K.
13 price changes: 1458 Sandpiper Cir 3/2.5 half-duplex now $299K, 1012 East Gulf Dr 4/2 duplex now $315K (short sale), 978 Greenwood Ct S 3/2.5 half-duplex now $369K, 1133 Schooner Pl 5/3 duplex now $395K, 1525 Wilton Ln 3/3 now $488K, 474 Surf Sound Ct 3/2 now $490K (short sale), 4210 Old Banyan Way 3/2 now $619K, 1234 Seagrape Ln 2/2 now $695K, 310 East Gulf Dr 3/2 now $699K, 4215 Gulf Pines Dr 5/3.5 now $735K, 190 Violet Dr 3/2.5 now $899K, 618 N Yachtsman Dr 3/2 now $995K, 5230 Caloosa End Ln 4/3 now $1.179M.
7 new sales: 849 Beach Rd 4/4 duplex listed for $449K; 9417 Sage Ct 2/2 listed for $450K, 728 Anchor Dr 4/3 listed for $699,999; 1241 Par View Dr 3/2 listed for $798.5K, 1320 Eagle Run Dr 4/3.5 listed for $799.9K; 1255 Par View Dr 4/4 listed for $1.175M; 1310 Seaspray Ln 4/4 listed for $3.25M.
2 closed sales: 230 Palm Lake Dr 2/2 $475K, 3952 West Gulf Dr 4/3 $840K.
LOTS
1 new listing: 5633 Baltusrol Ct $390K.
1 price change: 2285 Wulfert Rd now $174K (short sale).
1 new sale: 4333 West Gulf Dr listed for $2.799M.
1 closed sale: 5896 Dinkins Lake Rd $155K.
Captiva
CONDOS
No new listings.
1 price change: Marina Villas #803 2/2 now $585K.
3 new sales: Bayside Villas #4212 1/2 listed for $285.9K, Captiva Hide-A-Way #1C 2/2 listed for $499K, Bayside Villas #4322 3/3 listed for $579K (short sale).
No closed sales.
HOMES
No new listings.
No price changes.
2 new sales: 16171 Captiva Dr 4/4.5 listed for $1.595M, 1073 South Seas Plantation 3/3 listed for $1.85M.
2 closed sales: 11536 Andy Rosse Ln 3/3 $1.5M, 16778 Captiva Dr 4/3 $3.1M.
LOTS
Nothing to report.