Wrapping up another week with more weather news. First to say that today at 4 p.m. it is another sunny 88 degrees F.

• 2026 was the first time in 112 years that September 21 was reached with zero hurricanes in the Atlantic.
• A Florida cold front is expected this weekend with local temperatures forecast to get into the high 60’s.
• Florida has a reputation as the “lightning capital”. With 3.3 million strikes already in 2026, that count is 28% above average. It is the highest total in eight years.
• Sanibel weather predictions show little chance of rain until the end of next week.
• Watching storm projections for family/friends on the northeastern seaboard. May all stay safe!

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors

The island Association of Realtors had their September Membership Meeting yesterday. Guest speakers from the United Way were Marcia McHugh Turner, Laura DeBruce, Tony Lapi, and Tom Uhler. An Open Caravan was scheduled after the meeting, but again no properties were signed up for viewing.

\With so few new listings over the last months, these caravan meetings will not switch to weekly, alternating between East and West Ends, like they usually do in October. Instead, though they will go to weekly, caravans will be open to 10 properties in any island location, until activity picks up.

Farmers Markets

Local Roots Farmers Market on Sanibel begins again for the 2026-27 Season on Sunday October 4. This is their 19^th year. As usual the Sanibel markets are on the grounds of City Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday through May.

Local Roots now has markets in nine locations including at Babcock Ranch (also on Sundays, but year-‘round), Captiva (on Tuesdays beginning November through April), Lakes Park (Wednesdays October through May), Coconut Point (on Thursdays October through April (closed Thanksgiving)), Boca Grande (Fridays November 20 through April 9 (closed Christmas), Gateway (also Fridays, December through March 26 (closed Christmas)), Bonita Springs (Saturdays October through May), and Fort Myers (also Saturdays but year-‘round).

Big thanks to Jean Baer and Betsy Ventura whose vision, collaboration, and hard work have made Local Roots and these markets such a success. Enjoyed by locals and visitors, each one is a community celebration. More info at http://www.BuyLocalLee.com.

Island Real Estate Scoop

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

During the same time, there have been just two new residential listings (a vacant Sanibel lot, and a Captiva condo) and six price changes.

Below with data from the island MS 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	106	868,390	291	91	1,624,351	207	47	1,141,094	367
Under contract	2	2,797,500	355	20	1,519,150	152	2	319,000	599
Sold to 9/25/26	98	824,285	187	188	1,503,894	152	13	1,602,615	233
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	24	1,724,579	264	27	5,731,444	346	3	12,333,333	598
Under contract	2	642,500	126	0	N/A	N/A	1	5,650,000	320
Sold to 9/25/26	28	986,482	121	9	4,022,222	244	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 September 18-25

Sanibel

CONDOS

No new listings.

2 price changes: Cottage Colony West #127 1/1 now $451K, Spanish Cay #F5 2/2 now $499K.

No new sales.

2 closed sales: Spanish Cay #D5 2/2 $360K, Sanibel Moorings #611 2/2 $569K.

HOMES

No new listings.

1 back-on-market: 1167 Sand Castle Rd 3/2.5 $790K.

4 price changes: 1653 Atlanta Plaza Dr 2/2 now $395K, 1377 Sand Castle Rd 4/3 now $647K, 1874 Ibis Ln 3/3 now $750K, 408 Bella Vista Way 4/4 now $1.2M.

4 new sales: 1890 Farm Trail 3/2 listed at $729K, 6425 Pine Ave 4/3 listed at $1,75M, 5751 Baltusrol Ct 3/4 listed at $2.298M, 2385 Wulfert Rd 4/5 listed at $2.399M.

4 closed sales: 1425 Causey Ct 4/3 $850K, 6120 Henderson Rd 3/2.5 $1.25M, 207 Daniel Dr 3/2 $1.15M, 1126 Harbour Cottage Ct 3/2 $1.95M.

LOTS

1 new listing: 1212 Middle Gulf Dr $599K.

No price changes.

1 new sale: 2438 Wulfert Rd listed at $399K.

1 closed sale: 404 East Gulf Dr $450K.

Captiva

CONDOS

1 new listing: Captiva Resort Villas (fka Tennisplace) #3222 1/1 $350K.

No price changes, new or closed sales.

HOMES

Nothing to report.

LOTS

No new listings or price changes.

1 new sale: 16548 Captiva Dr listed at $5.65M.

No 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.

Enjoy your weekend,

Susan Andrews, aka SanibelSusan