Another super-duper quiet week on the islands, but it was back to mostly blue skies, with eyes keeping watch on the storms in the Atlantic. Just two more months to go to reach the end of hurricane season 2025. Most afternoons, the big popcorn clouds try to come onto the islands. Against the bright blue sky, they are always a fun summer surprise.

Every time I do another island drive-around, I am surprised at the evidence of more restoration – new homes are going up, some brand-new construction, others being raised. Seriously damaged homes also continue to be demolished. During a spin through Gulf Shores yesterday, I saw three more homes removed/totally gone, three others under new construction, and another ground-level being elevated. Amazing that almost three years after Ian so much recovery continues.

National Public Lands Day

In celebration of National Public Lands Day tomorrow, Saturday, September 27, admission is free to Wildlife Drive at the Refuge. Hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Looking To October

As September wraps up and islanders look forward to more occupancy, below are some reopenings:

• Bleu Rendezvous French Bistro – reopens for its 11^th season on October 9. Call for reservations at 239-565-1608.
• J.N. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge – Wildlife Drive hours change on October 1. For the month of October they are from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Tarpon Bay Explorers – reopens October 1. Rentals (bikes, kayaks, paddleboards) are available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nature gift shop will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors

The local Association of Realtors did not meet this week but has their next Caravan in two weeks, on October 9.

Since last Friday, four new sales have been posted in the SanCap MLS: two Captiva condos, a Sanibel condo, and a Sanibel home.

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:	116	968,991	210	133	1,529,734	174	37	1,365,067	276
Under contract	13	719,769	185	12	1,033,666	214	1	5,999,000	491
Sold to 9/26/25	77	770,798	140	122	1,380,369	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	1,146,722	243	26	6,013,019	273	2	12,000,000	495
Under contract	2	492,000	151	1	1,599,000	179	0	N/A	N/A
Sold to 9/26/25	12	891,166	255	7	1,625,285	119	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 19-26

Sanibel

CONDOS

1 new listing: Tennisplace #B34 2/1 $440K.

No price changes.

1 new sale: Cottage Colony West #112 1/1 listed at $499K.

1 closed sale: Sanddollar #C302 3/2 $1.45M.

HOMES

4 new listings: 1643 Bunting Ln 2/2 $750K, 700 Nerita St 3/2 $1.05M, 6101 Starling Way 3/3.5 $1.595M, 2324 Starfish Ln 3/2.5 $1.899M.

5 price changes: 4052 Coquina Dr 3/2 now $624,999, 730 Cardium St 2/2 now $650K, 653 Oliva St 3/2 $699,950; 9439 Cotten Ct 4/4.5 now $1.049M; 848 Limpet Dr 3/2 now $1.7M.

1 new sale: 734 Pyrula Ave 3/2.5 listed at $1.229M.

1 closed sale: 526 N Yachtsman Dr 3/2 $1.2M.

LOTS

No new listings.

1 price change: 2463 Wulfert Rd now $375K.

No new or closed sales.

CAPTIVA

CONDOS

2 new listings: Bayside Villas #5132 1/2 $475K, Bayside Villas #4220 1/2 $542K.

No price changes.

2 new sales: Tennis Villas #3126 1/1 listed at $289K, Marina Villas #603 2/2 listed at $695K..

No closed sales.

HOMES

No new listings.

2 price changes: 1124 Longifolia Ct 5/5 now $3.7M, 15009 Binder Dr 5/6.5 now $7.55M.

No new sales.

1 closed sale: 33 Urchin Ct 2/2 $1.35M.

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