No need for weather watching on Sanibel and Captiva Islands this week as it was beautiful, while the East Coast of Florida and most of the U.S. felt the brunt of heavy wind and rain coming in from the Atlantic that caused flooding in many of those areas. Instead, here, there has been hardly a drop. It is a relief to see many roadway swales now dry – a good indication that the local rainy season is wrapping up.

More restoration, construction, and recovery projects also are evident during my weekly drive-arounds and teammate Dave’s Friday property checks. The Sanibel shared-use paths are being repaired and resurfaced with many already looking fantastic from the Lighthouse to East Gulf to Middle Gulf.

Though the roadways themselves are often empty and vacation occupancy appears light, snowbirds already are arriving with many of them also busy with work at their properties. Slowly, but surely, the islands are coming back, stronger and more resilient.

There seemed to be more vehicles at Periwinkle Place this week and the east end shops in Olde Sanibel always look busy. It is encouraging too to see more activity at the Village Shops. 

Also, it was good news this week to hear that A Bit of Bailey’s (on Rabbit Rd) has already expanded their hours. They are open every day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and in addition to groceries, now offer well-priced breakfasts, lunches, and dinners to-go. When in doubt, grab the chicken salad, it is delish anytime.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors

The local Association of Realtors did not meet this week, but next Thursday is the Annual Meeting following by a Caravan.

Since last Friday, 10 new sales have been posted in the SanCap MLS, three Sanibel condos and seven Sanibel homes. During the same time, there were nine new listings and 11 price changes.

Also, our commercial condo listing at Lime Tree Center #4, 1640 Periwinkle Way was reduced to $324K. That is a fair price and a great spot for a professional office or retail shop. It is ~987 sq. ft. with all new interior, roof, & more.

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:	119	986,550	205	137	1,551,844	157	38	1,325,644	290
Under contract	12	854,333	169	17	949,333	159	1	5,999,000	491
Sold to 10/17/25	84	758,856	148	127	1,364,410	138	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	1,159,611	251	23	6,769,347	295	2	12,000,000	516
Under contract	2	492,000	151	0	N/A	N/A	0	N/A	N/A
Sold to 10/17/25	12	891,166	255	8	1,578,375	136	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 Oct 10-17

Sanibel

CONDOS

5 new listings: Tennisplace #C25 2/1 $425K, Loggerhead Cay #363 2/2 $775K, Shell Island Beach Club #6C 2/2 $899K, Heron at The Sanctuary II #1-2B 3/3.5 $1.048M, Sedgemoor #106 3/2.5 $4.995M.

3 price changes: Sealoft Village #105 2/2 now $895K, Sanctuary Golf Villages 1 #2-1 2/2.5 now $999K, High Tide #B101 3/2 now $1.95M.

3 new sales: Colonnades #14 1/1 listed at $239K, Sundial #L402 3/2 listed at $1.074M, Tamarind #B201 2/2 listed at $1.299M.

4 closed sales: Lake Palms #5 2/2.5 $415K, Sanibel Shores #A2 2/2 $560K, Sandy Bend #5 2/2 $625K, Kings Crown #308 2/2 $750K.

HOMES

4 new listings: 251 Southwinds Dr 4/3 $1M, 727 Vinca Way 3/2 $1.1M, 419 Lighthouse Way 4/3 $2.1M, 924 Kings Crown Dr 4/3 $2.995M.

1 back-on-market: 203 Daniel Dr 3/3 listed at $1.455M.

6 price changes: 1377 Sand Castle Rd 4/3 now $959K. 3366 Barra Cir 3/2.5 now $975K, 946 Whelk Dr 3/2.5 now $1.399M, 1321 Eagle Run Dr 3/3.5 now $1.75M, 1163 Seagrape Ln 4/4.5 now $2.45M, 1114 Seagrape Ln 3/2 now $3.195M.

7 new sales: 1585 Bunting Ln 3/2 listed at $699K, 653 Oliva St 3/2 listed at $699,950; 1610 Sabal Sands Rd 3/2 listed at $799K, 1714 Atlanta Plaza Dr 4/3 listed at $991,714; 5770 Pine Tree Dr 3/2.5 listed at $1.15M, 5753 Pine Tree Dr 3/4 listed at $1.395M, 9056 Mockingbird Dr 3/2 listed at $1.595M.

No closed sales.

LOTS

No new listings.

2 price changes: 967 Fitzhugh St now $225K, 1646 Windward Way now $485K.

No new or closed sales.

CAPTIVA

CONDOS

Nothing to report.

HOMES

No new listings, price changes, or new sales.

1 closed sale: 11525 Laika Ln 4/2.5.5 $1.25M.

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