The summer weeks are flying by with Southwest Florida still getting plenty of sunshine and occasional showers. Real estate activity has dropped off but agents continue to call about our listings. Many saying they are thankful that our sellers keep their property on the market.
SCCF Mid-July News
What a wonderful surprise to see our friend Cheri Hollis’s black skimmer chick photos featured in the July 15 update from SCCF. They called it “A rare success story …about to take flight on the Sanibel Causeway. The first black skimmer chick documented there in 30 years is old enough to fly — and the whole colony is holding steady, from surviving a quiet Fourth of July to fledging dozens of new chicks. But not every beach had a smooth nesting season. Check out how shorebirds are faring on Sanibel, North Captiva, and Bunche Beach, and how you can help keep them safe.
“The rest of the Causeway colony remains active. A few dozen more skimmer chicks have hatched, and about a half-dozen adults are still incubating nests, with hatches expected soon. Meanwhile, around two dozen least tern nests remain on the Causeway, and a few dozen chicks have already fledged. Exact numbers remain fluid, as some birds leave the area soon after fledging, while others face pressure from avian predators such as gulls and crows.
“A Quiet Fourth of July – Independence Day fireworks did not negatively impact the nesting colonies this year. SCCF staff and volunteers stood guard at the colonies through the end of the fireworks, preventing beachgoers from setting off personal pyrotechnics nearby. A few people attempted to wander into posted nesting areas but were quickly deterred by protective parent birds dive-bombing them. Between the team’s viligance and the birds’ own defenses, the colonies made it through the holiday unharmed.
“Sanibel and Neighboring Island Roundup – Nesting success remains a story of resilience amid pressure from high-tide washovers and predators like coyotes, crows, and snakes.
“Sanibel Island – It’s been a tough season for snowy plovers due to wash overs and heavy predation – only four chicks have fledged so far. One active nest remains, along with a brood of two chicks. Least terns took a heavy hit from coyote depredation: one colony is holding on with one active nest and a few chicks, while another is down to a single nest that hatched at least one chick. Sanibel’s first Wilson’s plover nest in five years was unsuccessful, likely due to predation.
“North Captiva and Bunche Beach – Outside Sanibel, neighboring sites saw stronger results. Both North Captiva and Bunch Beach recorded multiple Wilson’s plover broods successfully fledging chicks.
“A Reminder Respect the Dive-Bomb – As the shorebird team continues monitoring around the clock, beachgoers can help protect these vulnerable families:
- Chicks often wander outside posted string lines, and their parents will defend them wherever they go.
- If a shorebird starts dive-bombing or screaming at you, you’re too close to their young – step back to give them space.
“Coastal Wildlife Update to City Council – On Tuesday, July 21, SCCF’s Coastal Wildlife team will present a sea turtle and shorebird nesting season update to Sanibel City Council, including an overview of current research. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. at MacKenzie Hall, 800 Dunlop Rd, and is open to the public; the presentation is expected to start around 9:30 a.m. those unable to attend in person can watch a livestream on the City’s Facebook page.
Pointe Santo Update
“Designed to complement our Paradise Pointe Pavilion, the Welcome Center will become the heart of guest services and activities at Pointe Santo. Once completed, it will house our new Association Office, Children’s Program, and a variety of family and adult activities.
“The Paradise Pointe Welcome Center will also be your one-stop destination for:
- Guest Services
- Parking permits
- Tennis and pickleball racket rentals
- Complementary coffee on Mondays and Wednesdays
- Our soon-to-come Paradise Pointe Boutique
- Information about activities and events happening around the property
“More than just an office, the Paradise Pointe Welcome Center is being created as a welcoming gathering place where owners and guests can connect, learn about everything Pointe Santo has to offer, and begin making new island memories.
“We look forward to opening the doors early August and welcoming everyone to Pointe Santo’s newest community space!”
Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors
Island Real Estate Scoop
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 | 131 | 945,627 | 267 | 134 | 1,658,073 | 176 | 56 | 1,533,490 | 324 |
| Under contract | 13 | 737,761 | 186 | 24 | 1,227,750 | 157 | 0 | N/A | N/A |
| Sold to 7/17/26 | 79 | 839,981 | 190 | 156 | 1,573,443 | 150 | 12 | 1,698,666 | 237 |
| 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 | 36 | 1,602,691 | 223 | 28 | 5,831,392 | 291 | 4 | 10,875,000 | 460 |
| Under contract | 2 | 2,107,000 | 37 | 3 | 6,131,666 | 215 | 0 | N/A | N/A |
| Sold to 7/17/26 | 23 | 850,934 | 133 | 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 July 10-17
CONDOS
1 new listing: Sanibel Siesta #110 2/2 $749K.
2 price changes: Spanish Cay #E4 2/2 now $499K, Pointe Santo #E6 3/2 now $1.095M.
3 new sales: Tennisplace #A33 2/1 listed at $375K, Sundial #H208 1/1 listed at $490K, Sunward of Sanibel #102 2/2 listed at $825K.
3 closed sales: Ibis at The Sanctuary #B302 2/2 $620K, Villa Sanibel #3D 2/2 $650K, Villas of Sanibel #A201 3/3 $890K.
HOMES
1 new listing: 1114 Seagrape Ln 3/2 $2.695M.
2 back-on-market: 485 Peachtree Rd 3/3 $950K, 3284 Twin Lakes Ln 4/4 $995K.
2 price changes: 9428 Moonlight Dr 3/2 now $799,999; 1290 Bay Dr 3/2 now $2.999M.
3 new sales: 4546 Buck Key Rd 4/2 listed at $799K, 4775 Rue Helene 4/3 listed at $1.378M, 1111 Schooner Pl 3/3 listed at $1.5M.
3 closed sales: 1444 Sandpiper Cir 2/2 (1/2 duplex) $435K, 5304 Ladyfinger Lake Rd 3/2 $765K, 789 Pyrula Ave 4/3 $1.35M.
LOTS
No new listings.
1 price change: 5706 San-Cap Rd now $699K.
No new sales.
1 closed sale: 4741 Tradewinds Dr $1.7M.
Captiva
CONDOS
1 new listing: Marina Villas #802 2/2 $735K.
1 price change: Beach Homes #25 4/4 now $3.695M.
No new sales.
1 closed sale: Sunset Captiva #104 2/2 $1.175M.
HOMES
1 new listing: 11516 Andy Rosse Ln 6/6.5 $4.995M.
1 price change: 17201 Captiva Dr 6/4.5 now $6.996M.
No new or closed sales:
LOTS
1 new listing: Buck Key $13M.
No price changes, new or closed sales.
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.
