As July 4^th preparations are underway, The SanibelSusan Team is happy to be back to their usual Friday real estate update.

At 1 p.m. this afternoon, Southwest Florida began getting showers. The forecast says they will be done by 3 p.m., followed by 50% chance of rain through the weekend. Daytime temperatures expected to be high 80’s which is cooler than many northern states, yet still warm and humid.

Sanibel Seasonal Fertilizer Ban Now in Effect

With the arrival of the rainy season, the City reminds property owners of the seasonal blackout for certain fertilizers. From July 1 to September 30, Sanibel ordinance prohibits the use of those that contain nitrogen and phosphorus. In addition to this seasonal blackout period, the ordinance states that no fertilizer can be applied within 25’ of a body of water including lakes, ponds, canals, wetlands, and the Sanibel Slough. Fertilizers also cannot be applied to impervious surfaces, such as roadways, driveways and sidewalks. They also must not be applied to stormwater conveyance systems or catch basins, which includes roadside swales.

SCCF Prescribed Burn July 8^th

Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation is planning a controlled burn on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, south of San-Cap Road, if weather and habitat conditions permit. The burn area is approximately 20 acres and encompasses spartina marshes behind SCCF Headquarters (3333 San-Cap Rd) to the Wildlife & Habitat Management Building (3399 San-Cap Rd).

The purpose is to help reduce the over accumulation of vegetation acting as fire fuel and to enhance habitat for native wildlife. Restoration and maintenance of the fire-dependent freshwater marsh habitat is essential for a healthy ecosystem.

If atmospheric conditions are still appropriate on Wednesday and the burn is performed, the Brooks Trails on the Eric Lindblad Preserve, behind SCCF Headquarters, will be closed that day and possibly the next.

Beware of smoke on Sanibel-Captiva Road. Sanibel Police Department will be on site to control traffic on Sanibel-Captiva Road. It is recommended that you keep your windows closed that day. If you have questions, please call Chris Lechowicz at (239) 222-4268.

Sanibel July 4^th Events

Below is summary of what is happening on Sanibel tomorrow:

Sanibel Community Church Pancake Breakfast – Before the parade from 7 to 9 a.m. at the church, 1740 Periwinkle Way.

Independence Day Parade – Begins at 9 a.m. where Island Inn Rd enters Tarpon Bay Rd, then east on Periwinkle Way to Casa Ybel Rd. (be sure to arrive early to secure a spot along the parade route, as Periwinkle will be closed from Tarpon Bay Rd to Donax St before the parade.

Jerry’s 4^th of July Celebration – From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in parking lot at Jerry’s Foods with food, face-painting, & family-friendly activities.

Stars, Stripes, & Community Celebration – From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sanibel Recreation Center, 3880 San-Cap Rd with food, treats, music, swimming, inflatables, crafts, entertainment, and the famous water balloon battle with the Sanibel Fire District. The popular Red, White & Blue Apple Pie Baking Contest will also return.

46^th Annual 4^th of July Road Rally – Noon beginning in The Timbers Parking lot at 703 Tarpon Bay Rd. It’s an island-wide scavenger hunt that challenges teams to explore Sanibel while solving clues and answering questions along the way.

 July 4^th Jazz Concert– At Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, 2050 Periwinkle Way at 4 p.m.

4^th of July BBQ Buffet – At 6 to 10 p.m. at The Dunes, 949 Sand Castle Rd.

Fireworks Display – At approximately 9 p.m. & launched from the north end of Bailey Rd into the bay with viewing from causeway, boats, bayside beaches, & more.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors

The island Association of Realtors did not meet this week but will have an entry in the parade. Teammate Dave dug out our two big tubs of decorations and delivered them to the Association Office so they could put them to good use. There definitely will be lots of “red, white, and blue” in their entry.

The next Association meeting is an Open Caravan on July 9.

Sanibel & Captiva Real Estate Scoop

Looking at the residential real estate activity posted in the SanCap MLS since last Friday, there have been nine new sales posted: five Sanibel homes, three Sanibel condos, and a Captiva condo. During the same time, there have  been five new residential listings and 15 price changes.

Homes continue to be the most popular Sanibel commodity with almost as many already sold/closed this year as in all of 2025. On Captiva, the number of condos sold has already exceeded the number of sales there last year.

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	141	949,993	256	144	1,659,270	168	58	1,630,266	314
Under contract	13	777,530	190	25	1,245,360	183	1	1,995,000	467
Sold to 7/3/26	75	845,313	183	150	1,589,380	146	11	1,698,545	211
Sold 2025	104	755,564	153	159	1,291,016	140	7	952,857	252
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

 

CAPTIVA Residential	CONDOS			HOMES			LOTS
	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM	#	Avg Price	DOM
For sale	34	1,543,261	238	27	6.262,370	298	3	10,166,666	597
Under contract	4	1,457,000	94	3	6,131,666	215	0	N/A	N/A
Sold to 7/3/26	21	860,547	131	5	3,815,000	257	0	N/A	N/A
Sold 2025	16	931,187	214	12	2,480,375	90	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

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service Activity June 26 – July 3

Sanibel

CONDOS

1 new listing: Sundial #E408 2/2 $1.45M.

1 back-on-market: Heron at The Sanctuary #1-2B 3/3.5 $825K.

7 price changes: Captains Walk #F3 2/2 now $410K, Blind Pass #G206 2/2 now $549K, Sunward #102 2/2 now $825K, White Sands #13 2/2 now $995K, Heron at The Sanctuary #2-3B 3/2.5 now $1.1M, Seascape #201 3/3 now $2.199M, Kinzie Island #A 4/4.5 now $3.5M.

3 new sales: Sundial #G206 1/1 listed at $575K, Ibis at The Sanctuary #B302 2/2 listed at $629K, Compass Point #243 2/2 listed at $739.9K.

1 closed sale: Sanctuary Golf Villages #1-PH5 2/2.5 $900K.

HOMES

2 new listings: 1653 Atlanta Plaza Dr 2/2 $430K, 1683 Atlanta Plaza Dr 3/2 $450K.

5 price changes: 746 Cardium St (duplex) 4/2 now $750K, 1167 Sand Castle Rd 3/2.5 now $822K, 785 Rabbit Rd 3/2 now $823K, 930 Lindgren Blvd 3/2 now $1.32M, 9008 Mockingbird Dr 3/3 now $1.335M.

5 new sales: 1444 Sandpiper Cir 2/2 listed at $459K, 1737 Serenity Ln 3/2 listed at $680K, 1425 Causey Ct 4/3 listed at $899K, 555 Piedmont Rd 3/2 listed at $900K, 720 Durion Ct 4/3 listed at $940K.

8 closed sales: 220 Hurricane Ln 2/2 $450K, 2011 Mitzi Ln 2/2 $630K, 3366 Barra Cir 3/2.5 $740,388; 280 Ferry Landing Dr 3/2 $995K, 425 Lake Murex Cir 3/2 $1.075M, 5427 Osprey Ct 3/3.5
$1.75M, 4988 Joewood Dr 4/4 $1.95M, 1730 Jewel Box Dr 4/3 $2.167M.

LOTS

1 new listing: 6095 Dinkins Lake Rd $359,999.

1 price change: 2372 Wulfert Rd now $340K.

No new or closed sales.

Captiva

CONDOS

No new listings.

2 price changes: Bayside Villas #B312 3/3 now $875K, Lands End Village #1602 3/3 now $2.394M.

1 new sale: Lands End Village #1638 3/3 listed at $3.495M.

2 closed sales: Beach Villas #2615 2/2 $825K, Beach Villas #2533 2/2 $905K.

HOMES

1 new listing: 11523 Andy Rosse Ln 6/6.5 $3.279M.

1 price change: 15153 Captiva Dr 3/3 now $4.89M.

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 in any way responsible for the accuracy. Data maintained by the association, or its MLS, may now 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.

Happy July 4^th,

Susan Andrews, aka SanibelSusan