Another Friday is here. This week passed the midway mark of the 2025 hurricane season. It is usually the last half of season when activity increases but we continue to hope for a reprieve while staying prepared, with an eye on the forecast. Meanwhile, the usual rainy season goes on with a mix of sunshine plus occasional showers. Daytime temperatures are getting a tad cooler, into the mid-80’s (degrees F) with my hibiscus, bougainvillea, and beach roses providing a nice burst of color amid the lush greenery.

When the sun came out briefly this afternoon and after our team property checks, I took a drive around Sanibel, then out to Captiva. A few Captiva pix showing the gulf and bay waters are below. I also noticed several utility work vehicles on San-Cap Rd, new signs at Casa Mariposa (2301 Periwinkle Way) and at Glass Casa Vacation Rentals (formerly VIP Vacation Rentals at 1505 Periwinkle Way), and more ground-level homes being elevated. It may be the quiet month of the year, but progress continues!

Periwinkle Way Milling & Resurfacing Project

Sanibel Public Works Department announced that the Periwinkle Way Milling and Resurfacing Project is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 15. The stretch of Periwinkle included is from 500’ west of Casa Ybel Rd to approximately 1/3 mile east of Donax St. The work will begin with drainage repairs along the north side of Periwinkle including the installation of swales and concrete pipes on Main St, Fitzhugh St, Palm St, and Center St. Work hours for the drainage repair work will be between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Within the next few weeks, milling and paving of Periwinkle will start, occurring in the evening and overnight hours, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. The City will provide notice through a news release and post info on the City’s Facebook page and website when this phase is set to begin. Access to residences and businesses will be maintained. The entire project is expected to take about 120 days, weather permitting.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors

The local Association of Realtors did not meet this week but hosted their annual three days of continuing education classes required for Florida Realtor license renewals.

Next Thursday is the monthly membership meeting with Caravan after. Guest speaker is Matt Caldwell, Lee County Property Appraiser.

Since last Friday, eight new sales have been posted in the SanCap MLS: all on Sanibel, three condos, four homes, and a lot.

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:	123	964,089	196	133	1,527,892	170	39	1,361,576	264
Under contract	14	765,928	187	14	1,076,142	223	1	5,999,000	491
Sold to 9/12/25	73	761,732	139	118	1,391,005	131	6	911,666	199
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:	45	1,147,522	235	26	6,032,211	259	2	12,000,000	481
Under contract	1	545,000	71	3	1,331,000	145	0	N/A	N/A
Sold to 9/12/25	11	926,727	270	5	1,835,400	115	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 Sep 5-12

Sanibel

CONDOS

2 new listings: Sandpiper Beach #502 2/2 $855K, Sanctuary Golf Villages I #6-PH5 3/2 $1.299M.

2 price changes: Captains Walk #E2 2/1.5 now $349K, Sundial #J304 2/2 now $839.9K.

3 new sales: Blind Pass #E109 2/2 listed at $450K, Sandalfoot #4D1 2/2 listed at $595K, Tantara #202 2/2 listed at $729K.

2 closed sales: Cottage Colony West #132 1/1 $425K, Sanibel Sunset #102 3/2 $800K.

HOMES

1 new listing: 1142 Shell Basket Ln 3/2 $725K.

2 price changes: 4052 Coquina Dr 3/2 now $649,999; 1321 Eagle Run Dr 3/3.5 now $1.798M.

4 new sales: 3362 Barra Cir 2/2 listed at $695K, 9439 Cotton Ct 4/4.5 listed at $999K, 3025 Turtle Gait Ln 3/2 listed at $1.155M, 829 Pyrula Ave 3/3 listed at $1.39M.

1 closed sale: 1043 Sand Castle Rd 3/2 $852.5K.

LOTS

No new listings or price changes.

1 new sale: 1801 Olde Middle Gulf Dr (former site of Clamshell condos) listed at $5.999M.

No closed sales.

CAPTIVA

CONDOS

No new listings.

1 price change: Tennis Villas #3126 1/1 now $289K.

No new or closed sales.

HOMES

No new listings.

1 price change: 14865 Mango Ct 2/2 now $1,198,500.

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.

Here’s our ad from the Sep-Oct Issue of the Sanibel & Captiva Real Estate Guide. Some great offerings.

Enjoy your weekend, Susan Andrews, aka SanibelSusan