It’s Another Beautiful Sunny Sanibel Friday

I sure hope you aren’t sick of reports about the wonderful weather on Sanibel and Captiva. It was another week of mostly blue skies and sunshine with occasional brisk breezes. The Florida drought continues with rain still needed, but there was a short shower last night.

Saw this guy fishing from shore at the bay end of Buttonwood Ln this afternoon.

Until rainy season begins (typically late May), locals and visitors should continue to enjoy the clear turquoise waters surrounding the islands. Fishermen are gearing up for the 14^th Annual Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament on May 15 which benefits the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. The event set records in 2025 with 89 tarpon hooked and released, anglers hope to beat that this year.

Plenty of spring flowers are blooming here now including the fragrant gardenia bushes. My frangipani (aka plumeria) has pushed out new green leaves so those beautiful flowers could be next. Up the street, a neighbor’s garden has its first sunflower of the year and yesterday, I also saw the first spring royal poinciana tree blooms. So colorful everywhere!

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors

Yesterday was the April Membership Meeting at the islands Association of Realtors. Guest speaker, Kelly Seaman who is 2026 Commodore of the local America’s Boating Club, aka Sanibel-Captiva Sail and Power Squadron, updated attendees on the latest club happenings. Check out the details on their educational, social, community, and resource offerings at www.SanCapBoating.club

Did you know that they are the only club in the nation that for years has taught a class for 6^th graders? “How to Boat Smart” is a required class at the Sanibel School and has been provided by the Club for nearly 20 years. It is so thorough that in its final session, students are given the opportunity to take the Florida Safe Boating Exam and earn a Florida Safe Boating Certificate (which is a legal requirement for boat operators born after Jan 1, 1988). The Club has many classes for adults too.

Next Thursday is the Realtor Association’s last East-End Caravan meeting until fall. Guest speaker will be Sanibel City Councilor Holly Smith. Beginning in May and through the summer, when there is less traffic and fewer new listings, caravans are held every other week with 10 spots available (in any island location) for caravan open houses. There were no properties on caravan yesterday.

Island Real Estate Scoop

Looking at the residential real estate activity posted in the SanCap MLS, since last Friday, there have been 10 new sales: six Sanibel homes, three Sanibel condos, and a Captiva condo.

During the same time, there were 12 new residential listings and 28 price changes. Once again, inventory increases faster than there are sales, while price reductions continue – many significant. Buyers should be jumping at the many choices available.

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 & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service Activity Apr 17-24

Sanibel

CONDOS

4 new listings: Sanibel Moorings #1441 1/1 $550K, Sunset South #8A 2/2 $699K, Mariner Pointe #622 2/2.5 $949K, Sunset South #14C 2/2 $988.5K.

10 price changes: Sundial #H208 1/1 now $495K, Blind Pass #G205 2/2 now $565K, Compass Point #243 2/2 now $739.9K, Loggerhead Cay #462 2/2 now $775K, Loggerhead Cay #303 2/2 now $785K, Heron at The Sanctuary #1-2B 3/3.5 now $825K, Sunward #102 2/2 now $875K, Sanctuary Golf Villages #1-PH5 2/2.5 now $995K, St Croix #4 2/2 now $1.45M, Kinzie Island #A 4/4.5 now $3.695M.

3 new sales: Captains Walk #E4 2/1/5 listed at $349K, Shell Island Beach Club #7A 2/2 listed at $777K, Sundial #K303 2/2 listed at $1.397M.

4 closed sales: By-the-Sea #B202 2/2 $275K, Oceans Reach #2A4 2/2 $950K, Sandalfoot #1D3 2/2 $1.05M, Sanctuary Golf Villages #6-PH5 3/3 $1.05M.

HOMES

7 new listings: 1629 Sand Castle Rd (1/2 duplex) 3/2.5 $778K, 1410 Sand Castle Rd 3/2 $899K, 1054 Blue Heron Dr (SanibelSusan listing) 3/3 $999K, 1066 Blue Heron Dr (SanibelSusan listing) 3/3 $1.25M, 1251 Par View Dr 4/3 $1.375M, 246 Christofer Ct 3/2.5 $1.379M, 5135 Joewood Dr 4/2.5 $1.799M.

16 price changes: 1105 Skiff Pl 4/3 now $699K, 1377 Sand Castle Rd 4/3 now $699K, 486 Lake Murex Cir 3/2 now $699K, 887 Casa Ybel Rd (multi-family) 5/4 now $699K, 475 Whitehall Rd 2/2 now $795K, 9248 Kincaid Ct 3/2 now $799K, 3366 Barra Cir 3/2.5 now $825K, 746 Cardium St 4/2 now $850K, 5312 Ladyfinger Lake Rd 3/3 now $875K, 220 Daniel Dr 3/3 now $998K, 1286 Par View Dr 3/2 now $1.2M, 824 Birdie View Pt 3/3 now $1.299M, 742 Nerita St 3/2 now $1.39M, 5438 Shearwater Dr (1/2 duplex) 3/3.5 now $1.625M, 1460 Middle Gulf Dr 4/4.5 now $2.295M, 1290 Bay Rd 3/2 now $3.39M.

6 new sales: 3366 Barra Cir 3/2.5 listed at $825K, 734 Anchor Dr 3/2 listed at $995K, 1006 Lindgren Blvd 3/2 listed at $1.249M, 1310 Par View Dr 3/3 listed at $1.299M, 1508 Middle Gulf Dr 3/4 listed at $1.375M, 3777 West Gulf Dr 4/4 listed at $4.895M.

8 closed sales: 1846 Farm Trl 3/3 $625K, 5307 Ladyfinger Lake Rd 3/3 $690K, 1751 Jewel Box Dr 4/4 $775K, 1293 Par View Dr 3/3 $925K, 668 Anchor Dr 3/2 $1.1M, 205 Daniel Dr 4/3 $1.225M, 2451 Blind Pass Ct 4/4.5 $1.95M, 1332 Eagle Run Dr 5/5 $2.65M.

LOTS

No new listings.

1 price change: 231 Palm Lake Dr now $579K.

No new or closed sales.

1 new listing: Seabreeze #1256 3/3 $2.725M.

1 back-on-market: Bayside Villas #5132 1/2 $445K.

1 price change: Sunset Captiva #104 2/2 now $1.275M.

1 new sale: Lands End Village #1641 2/2 listed at $1.695M.

No 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,