Looking Forward to 2025 Red, White, & Blue

The islands are settling into their more typical summer weather routine, with usually short afternoon or evening showers. Today there also was morning rain, sometimes overcast, and another thunderstorm expected later.

Lee County Mosquito Control has been flying at night when it is storm-free and doing a good job in keeping the skeeters under control. They are scheduled to be out again tonight.

Watching the national news reporting incredibly hot weather north and up the coast, it was no surprise when Dave called yesterday. He was on his way to a weekend reunion in Virginia and reported that his truck only reported temperatures over 100-degrees F when he got out of Florida. At my home, daytime temperatures consistently have been low- to mid-80’s, though occasionally my car registers 90+ when off-island.

For those looking to enjoy a Florida visit, I hear that there are plenty of vacancies for the holiday weekend. Even with recent rains, bright clear teal waters still surround the islands with good feedback from beachgoers, shellers, and fishermen, particularly when it is breezy.

Looking Forward to July 4^th 2025

The islands continue to post announcements about upcoming holiday festivities. Sanibel July 4^th events are expanded to also celebrate the City’s 50^th anniversary and run the gamut from the morning parade to noon road rally/scavenger hunt, then evening fireworks.

There are plenty of celebrations in-between too, from the pancake breakfast at The Community Church, to post-parade fun at Jerry Shopping Center and the Rec Center.

 

South Seas Resort on Captiva usually has their own private holiday events, but the next day, on July 5^th, they with have a celebration at their new/renovated retail shops with an open-to-the-public “Sip & Shop” from 1 to 3 p.m. These shops at 14830 Captiva Drive include J. McLaughlin (men’s & women’s clothing), Outfitters (sporting gear & island apparel), Provisions (gourmet market & deli), South Seas Spirits, plus Starbucks. In addition to goodies, treats, food and drink samples, there will be live music, and face painting.

Re-openings/Restoration

The Bubble Room – announced yesterday that after nearly three years of restoration, they will be reopening on Monday July 14. Lunch will be served there from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 4:30 to 9 p.m. No reservations initially, just walk-ins.

SanCap Chamber of Commerce – this week marked their 100^th ribbon-cutting since the storms at VCA Sanibel Animal Hospital at 1509 Periwinkle Way.

Villa Sanibel – condos at 2321 West Gulf Dr just announced that their units will officially reopen on July 1 after 1002 days of recovery.

Village Shops on Sanibel – had some new tenants move in and already reopen. Most previously were at the shopping center at the end of Tarpon Bay Rd. Now in their new location at 2340 Periwinkle Way are J Rod’s, On Island, and Suncatcher’s Dream. Opening soon is the Over Easy Café. A new boutique, Island Pearl, also has opened at the Village Shops.

Florida Condo Rider

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a bill with changes to section 718.403, Florida Statutes, of the Florida Condominium Act. As a result, Florida Realtors legal team is hosting a webinar this coming Monday afternoon to discuss the updates to the Florida sales contract Condo Rider, as well as other statutory changes. The bill goes into effect July 1. SanibelSusan is registered to attend. More details on that next week.

Sanibel & Captiva Real Estate Scoop

The June membership meeting of the islands Association of Realtors was yesterday with guest speaker Brighton Heard, the new General Manager of CEPD (Captiva Erosion Protection District). He spoke to attendees on the process of beach renourishment, dune restoration, and resiliency planning to mitigate the impacts of storms and sea-level rise. Following the meeting, seven Sanibel homes and a Sanibel condo were open for easy Caravan viewing.

This week, there were just four new sales posted in MLS: all residential on Sanibel: a condo and three homes.

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	961,478	159	232	1,620,824	145	44	1,244,418	284
Under contract	8	785,999	159	19	1,412,813	128	0	N/A	N/A
Sold to 6/27/25	58	791,775	118	91	1,432,807	124	4	1,095,000	79
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
Sold 2022	123	1,136,199	44	185	1,602,745	52	26	779,528	223
Sold 2021	287	875,127	113	355	1,341,881	89	69	698,862	442

 

CAPTIVA RESIDENTIAL	CONDOS			HOMES			LOTS
	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM
For sale:	49	1,228,579	193	40	6,274,800	196	3	9,916,666	322
Under contract	3	458,333	259	2	2,487,000	159	0	N/A	N/A
Sold to 6/27/25	6	1,313,333	269	1	910,000	86	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
Sold 2022	28	1,458,983	52	22	5,636,386	133	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2021	64	1,150,373	145	44	2,988,520	261	2	2,950,000	731

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service Activity Jun 20-27

Sanibel

CONDOS

1 new listing: Sandalfoot #1B3 2/2 $599K.

3 price changes: Sundial #I101 1/1 now $484.9K, Tantara #202 2/2 now $749K, Loggerhead Cay #583 2/2 now $799K.

1 new sale: Captains Walk #F1 2/1.5 listed at $364,999.

2 closed sales: Sandpebble #3E 2/2 $425K, Sandpiper Beach #103 2/2 $675K.

HOMES

4 new listings: 1043 Sand Castle Rd 3/2 $995K, 6120 Henderson Rd 3/2.5 $1.65M, 1537 Sand Castle Rd 4/3 $1.8M, 500 Kinzie Island Ct 3/3 $1.995M.

11 price changes: 490 Marian Rd 2/2 now $749K, 1202 Sand Castle Rd 4/2.5 now $1.099M, 1825 Middle Gulf Dr 3/2 now $1,149,900; 3008 Turtle Gait Ln 3/2 now $1.325M, 2402 Wulfert Rd 4/3.5 now $1.595M, 1507 Angel Dr 3/2.5 now $1.65M. 6101 Starling Way 4/3.5 now $1.744M, 848 Limpet Dr 3/2 now $1.85M, 1321 Eagle Run Dr 3/3.5 now $1.898M, 6450 Pine Ave 3/3 now $2.295M, 970 Victoria Way 3/3.5 now $2.4M.

3 new sales: 720 Elinor Way 3/2 listed at $1.149M, 851 Angel Wing Dr 5/4 listed at $1,990,900; 4318 West Gulf Dr 3/4.5 listed at $2.995M.

6 closed sales: 9003 Mockingbird Dr 5/4 $665K, 235 Palm Lake Dr 3/2 $710K, 9067 Mockingbird Dr 3/2 $855K, 1590 Century Ct 3/3 $1.325M, 4166 Dingman Dr 4/4 $1.5M, 9113 Mockingbird Dr 3/3.5 $1.88M.

LOTS

Nothing to report.

CAPTIVA

CONDOS

1 new listing: Tennis Villas #3119 1/1 $410K.

1 price change: Lands End Village #1602 3/2 now $2.95M.

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 & get your red, white, & blue ready!

Susan Andrews, aka SanibelSusan