Not only are the weeks flying by, but now it’s already December and the islands have quickly responded with holiday décor and events. Even the weather has made islanders think it’s winter. I wore a jacket (but with flip flops, of course) to our monthly Association of Realtors breakfast meeting yesterday. Also, turned on the heat for the first time this year when evening temperatures dipped into the 50’s Tues night.

Today, island weather is back to blue skies and sunshine with daytime temps expected to go up into the low 80’s. No more cool weather is expected until midweek when maybe nights dip back into the 50’s. Should be nice for the many events tonight (details on those below).

Sanibel Ordinance Adjusts Maximum Building Heights

On Nov 20, Sanibel City Council unanimously approved an ordinance which adjusts the maximum building heights within ecological zones, giving homeowners a modest increase in height and corresponding relief for measuring angle of light as they build back from Hurricane Ian.

Under the amendment, the height limitation of 35’ above predevelopment grade (PDG) has been removed, and the maximum height is established at 45’ NAVD, a standardized measurement above mean sea level. This gives residents, on average, a modest increase of five feet in building height.

Since the required base flood elevations range from 7 to 18’, actual building heights will differ. For example, the maximum height of 45 feet NAVD minus the required base flood elevation equals actual building height.

This ordinance also changes the primary and secondary angle of light measurements. Primary angle of light will increase to 30’ NAVD from 20’ above PDG, which allows for the measurements to have the same point of reference and the 15’ difference between maximum overall height and maximum height at setbacks is maintained. The secondary angle of light increases to 35’ NAVD, from 25’ above PDG.

City staff said these adjustments, while helping residents build back to code, do not require an amendment to the Sanibel Plan and do not change the limitation of three stories above flood elevation.

Sanibel School Earns Top 10 Florida Schools Ranking

U.S. News and World Report recently released their rankings for the 2024 Best Elementary and Middle Schools in the United States. The Sanibel School, which educates students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, earned Top 10 spots for both elementary and middle school rankings in Florida!

The report, which included 45,236 elementary schools and 22,053 middle schools in the nation, calculated student performance in math and reading within each state and school district. The Sanibel School was ranked #10 for Florida Elementary Schools, #5 for Florida Middle Schools, and #1 for both elementary and middle schools in the Lee County School District.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Assoc of Realtors®

Yesterday, at the November monthly membership meeting of the islands Association of Realtors® Sanibel City Manager Dana Souza and Chief Building Official Craig Mole’ provided attendees with updates on post-Ian progress. I was delighted to introduce them. Below are some takeaways from their presentations:

City Manager Souza – said the City is financially in good shape. Though Ian caused a 34% loss in property values (75% in condos), the millage rate jumped to just 2.5 which is the highest Sanibel has ever had. It jumped to that after Hurricane Charley, dropped back down, and now is back to that. The City has received a 15.1M bridge loan which can be used only to run the City. Revenue also was lost on the sewer side ($2M). He commented on the huge relief it was when the state took over the cost of debris management (over $200M) and the City has had no cost for FEMA expenses. Another $28M loan is in the works to be used for upcoming projects.

Regarding the causeway, he said the road is expected to be completed by Dec 21, before the Christmas holiday. (Also, remember the causeway weekend traffic pattern returns to one-lane only beginning today Fri at 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. Mon morning. Be sure and allow extra time going on/off this weekend and next weekend.)

On the upcoming beach renourishment project (scheduled to begin Dec 13 and complete by Apr 15), City Council is expected to approve it at their meeting next week. Millions from both the state and FEMA are helping to fund that project.

Overall, our City Manager is highly optimistic for Sanibel’s future both logistically and financially.

Chief Building Official Mole’ – covered a detailed Power Point presentation. Some of the statistics since Ian included a summary damage assessment which listed 168 destroyed properties; 2,194 with major damage; 2,525 with minor damage; 51 also affected; and 188 unaffected.

Under rebuilding since Nov 7, 2022, he said a total of 7,508 permits have been issued (compared to ~2K in a typical year). Of that total, 180 are for demolition, 758 electrical, 1,762 emergency building repair, 795 mechanical, 1,960 roofing. Also since Nov 7, 2022, over 12K building code reviews have been performed. These numbers are staggering.

He stressed the importance of the FEMA 50% rule and reminded Realtors® that effective Nov 1, 2023 new elevation certificates are required with permit applications due to changes last year in the flood maps and a resulting new form.

He also warned that unpermitted work may become a future problem, recommending that buyers be made fully aware of how a property permit search may be conducted to ensure that permits are closed out and they know what they are purchasing.

He covered how flood insurance costs may increase if there are repetitive claims (2 or more over $1K in a 10-year period) and how FEMA requirements can be strict to reinsure. He also discussed dry floodproofing (which many of us had now heard of). He advised that several commercial properties on Periwinkle are restoring that way.

During the question/answer period that followed, I asked how visitors who want to come back and stay in condos can find out if a property is ready for rentals. He said most complexes are not yet ready and suggested that they call that condo Association. Also mentioned that before a property is rented it should be inspected by a fire marshal to be sure that alarms, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, etc. are available/working, and that stairs/walkways are safe.

At SanibelSusan Realty

As Dave and I continue to work with both buyers and sellers, Lisa keeps our inventory list updated which I email to many island lovers. We haven’t bulk mailed those out in some time, so if you’d like to get an updated email version, just let me know at Susan@SanibelSusan.com. We also look forward to announcing some new listings soon, but always welcome more.

Next week, Mon and Tues afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. I will be attending Zoom meetings for Florida Realtors® Real Estate Brokers. There are four speakers each day including some favorites. On Mon, Lawrence Yun, NAR Chief Economist will cover the Federal Economic Update, followed by NAR’s Legal Update, a Federal Issues Update, and then a session by one of the best Florida Realtors® instructors Steve David. Tues covers more state/local specific topics when Dr. Brad O’Connor FR Chief Economist will cover Florida’s Economic Outlook, our General Counsel Juana Watkins will cover FR Legal Update, followed by a Legislative Preview by our Public Policy VP Andy Gonzalez. It wraps up with info on how RPAC is working close to home.

Tues morning also is a quick meeting of our local Professional Development Committee where we are setting up speakers (like those yesterday) and educational sessions for our members next year.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service

Below, with data from the islands MLS are summary tables of the residential sales statistics, followed by scoop about our listings and the island MLS action this week.

On the commercial side, the former small VIP office across the street from Tahitian Gardens at 2000 Periwinkle Way, closed for $600K.

Holiday Events & Re-openings

Sanibel Café – reopened today for the first time since Ian. Serving breakfast and lunch from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. (closed Tues & Wed).

Lions Club Christmas Tree Sale – continues at The Community House from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wed through Sat, while supplies last.

Deck The Shore – at Sanibel Historical Museum & Village on today Dec 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. with caroling, refreshments, and tree lighting.

Sanibel Lights – at Sanibel Community House & St Michael’s Church also today Dec 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. Stroll the tunnel of lights between locations and enjoy music, food, and activities.

BIG ARTS Holiday Open House – today Dec 1 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Bailey’s General Store & Grog Shop – taste tasting at the former service station at Bailey’s Center today Dec 1 from 5 to 7 p.m.

F.I.S.H. Annual 5K/10K Races – tomorrow Dec 1 with some rod closures from 7 to 10:30 a.m. There will be delays along the route (West Gulf/Tarpon Bay Rd/Periwinkle/Casa Ybel)

Sanibel Rec Youth Holiday Event & Reindeer Run – at the Rec Center tomorrow Sat Dec 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with pizza/BBQ, hot chocolate bar, pictures with Santa, and many activities for children plus the youth reindeer run following the FISH 10K/5K races.

Sound+Waves Music Festival – on the beach at Tween Waters Sat Dec 2 beginning at 5 p.m. Fireworks follow the concert. This is a ticketed event by F.I.S.H. https://FISHmusicfestival.rsvpify.com

Captiva Civic Assoc Inaugural Holiday Bazaar – Mon Dec 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. & Tues Dec 5 from 10 to 4 p.m. at the Captiva Civic Center.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service Activity Nov 24 – Dec 1

Sanibel

CONDOS

6 new listings: Sanibel Arms #E3 1/1 $439K, Sanibel Arms #A7 1/1 $499.9K, Sunset South #1B 2/2 $629K, Sunset South #3C 2/2 $789K, Sundial #N203 2/2 $995K, Seascape #302 3/3.5 $1.75M.

No price changes.

4 new sales: Seashells #40 2/2 listed at $475K, Spanish Cay #C4 2/2 listed at $489K, Pointe Santo #C2 2/2 listed at $960K, Sundial #K405 2/2 listed at $1.375M.

2 closed sales: Sundial #J108 2/2 $515K, Loggerhead Cay #513 2/2 $1.115M.

HOMES

8 new listings: 1603 Sand Castle Rd 3/3 $774K, 2058 Wild Lime Dr 3/2 $985K, 6141 Henderson Rd 3/3 $989K, 4760 Rue Helene 3/2 $1.459M, 815 Birdie View Pt 3/3 $2.195M, 2525 Lands End Pl 4/3 $2.275M, 5095 Joewood Dr 3/3.5 $2.495M, 1318 Seaspray Ln 5/3.5 $2.795M.

1 back on market: 5892 San-Cap Rd 3/3 $775K.

7 price changes: 4269 Gulf Pines Dr 2/2 now $734K, 998 Greenwood Ct N 3/2.5 now $739K, 1813 Long Point Ln 4/2.5 now $985K, 9393 Peaceful Dr 3/2 now $1.29M, 1517 Sand Castle Rd 4/3.5 now $1.495M, 1202 Sand Castle Rd 4/2.5 now $1.699M, 1365 Jamaica Dr 3/2.5 now $1.8M.

No new sales.

1 closed sale: 2564 Wulfert Rd 4/5.5 $3.35M.

LOTS

1 new listing: 717 Birdie View Pt $612K.

No price reductions, new or closed sales.

Captiva

CONDOS

No new listings or price reductions.

1 new sale: Marina Villas #805 2/2 listed at $995K.

2 closed sales: Tennis Villas #3227 1/1 $450K, Beach Villas #2613 1/1 $675K.

HOMES

1 new listing: 15557 Captiva Dr 5/4.5 $4.75M.

No price reductions, 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 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 or participated in these transactions.

Enjoy your weekend, Susan Andrews, aka SanibelSusan

It’s been another busy week on the islands and I bet you don’t want to again hear that it is sunny and 84 degrees F. It was a week of near-perfect weather according to many. What some of us wait for all year. Now that the dry season has begun, we watch for occasional showers. The forecast doesn’t show a chance of one until the end of next week.

Bridge traffic continues to be iffy. Dave and I continue to try to plan our on/off-island travels around dayworkers schedules. With the causeway construction amped up, those workers also try not to impact the day workers coming and going from the island.

Here is the message that the City received today from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) regarding causeway work though next week:

“Sanibel Causeway Emergency Restoration:  As a part of the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) Emergency Restoration of the Sanibel Causeway, crews continue work on McGregor Boulevard and the Sanibel Causeway from Port Comfort Road to Sanibel Island. The causeway islands surrounding the temporary roadway are an active work zone and are currently closed for public access, including from the water.

• During the NIGHTTIME/OVERNIGHT hours of 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday evening, Nov 10, through Sat morning, Nov 11, motorists should expect ONE LANE OPEN to two-way travel. Flaggers are scheduled to help with traffic control.
• Beginning no earlier than 10 a.m., motorists traveling westbound to Sanibel on McGregor Boulevard should expect segments of the outside through lane from Port Comfort Road to the toll plaza to be closed for crews to install guardrail.
• Beginning at 7 a.m., motorists traveling westbound to Sanibel on McGregor Boulevard should expect segments of the turn lane to Punta Rassa to be closed to traffic for crews to install guardrail. Motorist can continue to turn right to Punta Rassa.
• Motorists should be aware that through October and November, portions of the travel lanes near the bridges on the Causeway will be narrowed to 10 feet with a one-foot shoulder and barrier wall on each side.  Oversized loads will only be permitted during the nighttime/overnight hours with this restriction.
• During the hours of 6:30 – 11 a.m., motorists leaving Sanibel should expect eastbound McGregor Boulevard to be reduced to one lane from just east of the toll plaza to Port Comfort Road. This closed lane will be used as a dedicated lane for concrete delivery trucks arriving to the project. Concrete trucks will be escorted by FHP when using this lane.During this time, motorists traveling to Sanibel should expect FHP to intermittently stop traffic to allow concrete trucks to cross westbound travel lanes to reach the staging area.
• Through the end of the year, motorists should expect isolated flagging operations, an uneven road surface, periodic shoulder closures, workers and equipment close to the road, and numerous dump trucks entering and exiting Punta Rassa to deliver project supplies.

Many oversized vehicles are crossing the causeway to assist with recovery efforts on the island. Please be patient as travel may be slower than usual. Bicyclists are encouraged to utilize another mode of transportation to travel the causeway and pedestrians are not permitted on the Sanibel Causeway. Expect shoulder closures throughout the project. “

Another challenge this week, causeway related, is that another fiber optic line was cut that affected phone and internet service on much of the island. Luckily, my east-end home was not affected, but I did not have to drive far to lose connections. I stopped in at Bank of the Islands mid-week and they had been without service all day.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors®

Tues morning was the monthly meeting of the Professional Development Committee where we finalized the class offerings and educational events for the rest of the year. Nov membership meeting speaker is Sanibel Building Dept Director Craig Mole and Dec meeting speaker is the new Sanibel School Principal Jennifer Lusk.

The local Association of Realtors® had a extra busy day yesterday, beginning with an early morning Caravan Meeting at The Community House – our first one back in their Great Hall which recently reopened. The meeting began a few minutes late because of causeway delays. Workday mornings it can be backed up on Summerlin past Kelly Greens, sometimes as far as San Carlos Blvd.

Even so, the Caravan Meeting was well attended and following announcements, ten Sanibel homes were open for easy viewing. That is more properties than we have seen open in many months.

Last night, after work, the Association Communications and Public Relations Committee organized our annual event to benefit F.I.S.H.

Cleverly advertised as “F.I.S.H.mas”, members and friends were encouraged to go to Rosalita’s Cantina between 5 and 7 p.m. with donations of items for children and seniors were collected, to go to F.I.S.H. for distribution to those in need.

This was the first time in many years that many of us had been in the separate private party area at Rosalita’s so it was fun to remember the many establishments that have been there.

At SanibelSusan Realty

We put another condo under contract over the weekend which is included in the MLS info posted below and we have been working on the action items associated with that transaction. Dave also prepared an inventory, checked our listings, is updating our database, and is ready to accompany a condo inspection next week.

I again fielded some calls from both buyers and sellers, as we both continue to view property for absentee purchasers. Yesterday, between the various Association events and BIG ARTS Chorus rehearsal, I attended an on-line update for brokers by Florida Realtors® leadership team. Over 4K Florida Realtors® Zoomed in. A special take-away was advice from Florida Realtors® General Counsel & Vice President of Law & Policy Juana Watkins, Esq. who said, “Remember, just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.”

Sanibel City Council Meeting

Late Tues afternoon, I received the City message about the loss of internet service at BIG ARTS and that they were afraid that the upcoming City Council meeting (5:30 p.m.) would not be streamed live. So, being interested in the proposed building code changes that could affect real estate, I quickly hopped in my car to attend in person.

Though the audience was sparse, and the meeting did get filmed, I managed to sit through the whole thing. Beginning a few minutes early and not wrapping up until nearly 9 p.m., I came away in awe of the many topics discussed, business covered, and thoughtful deliberations that were conducted. For details or to listen and see the various PowerPoint presentations, go to The City of Sanibel Facebook Page. Here are a few takeaways:

• Island Water Association recognized for their efforts as first responders following Hurricane Ian.
• Sanibel School PTA members and several students presented a check to the City for the playground they cost share.
• Planning Commission provided good update on all the work they have done on the proposed building ordinances.
• For future agendas: Alternatives to be investigated for July 4^th celebration (instead of fireworks). Also suggestions for use of City-owned Library Way parcels.
• 1st reading of proposed Ordinance to adjust maximum building heights in residential areas. This is the next step, following the Special Meeting, City Council hosted last week, These are good changes with it coming up for Commissioner vote at their next meeting (2^nd reading).
• 2nd reading of proposed Ordinance to update resort housing district building height rules. It passed unanimously (with one Commissioner jokingly calling it the Tony Lapi ordinance). Hopefully these clarifications will mean Tony can rebuild West Wind Inn without losing units.
• During the Natural Resources Department reports on island lakes, golf courses, and canals, it was confirmed that the salinity from Hurricane Ian greatly affected water quality which was already compromised and continues to be an issue of primary concern. This alone is a good reason to listen to the presentation by Natural Resources Director Holly Milbrandt. If you start listening at hour 2, you will hear Holly describe how the emergency projects for beach sand restoration are progressing. Many permits are involved (Army Corps, state, federal). They had ambitiously hoped work would be completed by the start of shorebird nesting season (Feb 15). Holly said at least a 30-day delay is expected so they are coordinating with SCCF for any monitoring needed. The hard line is May 1 when sea turtle nesting season again begins. (You probably don’t want to hear the part where Holly confirms that 375 truckloads of sand will be coming daily once the sand restoration begins. A staggering 80,000 tons of sand are planned just for the lighthouse area where the low elevation has required additional permitting.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Real Estate

With data from the islands MLS (Multiple Listing Service), below are summary tables of the residential sales statistics, followed by the island MLS action this week.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service Activity Nov 3-10

Sanibel

CONDOS

2 new listings: Sundial #D312 1/1 $447K, Sundial #L401 2/2 $1.4M.

1 back on market: Sand Pointe #116 2/2 $899.9K.

1 price change: Loggerhead Cay #174 2/2 now $899.9K.

2 new sales: Sundial #E208 2/2 listed at $1.25M, Gulfside Place #208 2/2 listed at $1,365,555 (SanibelSusan sale).

4 closed sales: Colonnades #17 1/1 $274K, Sundial #I106 1/1 $350K, White Sands #11 2/2 $875K, Seascape #204 3/3.5 $2,813,500.

HOMES

8 new listings: 4269 Gulf Pines Dr 2/2 $749K, 998 Greenwood Ct N 3/2.5 $749K, 1220 Par View Dr 3/2 $1.44M, 969 Whelk Dr 3/2.5 $1.595M, 1402 Middle Gulf Dr 3/3 $1.595M, 759 Pyrula Ave 3/3 $1.895M, 1157 Bird Ln 3/3.5 $3.995M, 4099 West Gulf Dr 5/5.5 $5.499M.

5 price changes: 455 Peachtree R 2/2 now $795K, 1806 Ibis Ln 3/2 now $849K, 1731 Serenity Ln 4/3 now $995K, 1306 Par View Dr 3/3.5 now $1.5M, 488 Lighthouse Way 4/4 now $4.295M.

3 new sales: 1835 Ardsley Way 2/2 listed at $450K, 560 Piedmont Rd 3/2 listed at $639K, 1143 Sand Castle Rd 3.2.5 listed at $799K.

3 closed sales: 1754 Windward Way 2/2 $819K, 1999 My-Tern Ct 3/2 $925K, 4355 West Gulf Dr 4/4.5.5 $4.7M.

LOTS

No new listings.

1 price change: 972 Fitzhugh St now $325K.

No new or closed sales.

Captiva

CONDOS

1 new listing: Lands End #1651 2/2 $1.395M.

No price changes.

1 new sale: Bayside Villas #2615 1/1 listed at $695K.

1 closed sale: Tennis Villas #3210 1/1 $520K

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 or participated in these transactions.

Enjoy your weekend & remember to honor veterans,

Susan Andrews, aka SanibelSusan

Noonish 10-13-23, at end of Dixie Beach Blvd, a little bay water sloshing onto the road.

 Here on Anchor Dr, I had expected to see some just-emptied Friday trash cans floating up the street, instead it is probably more accurate to say that they now are just cleaner.

Fingers crossed that there more fall-like weather arrives next week. The islands are getting busier with snowbirds returning and repairs underway at more properties.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors®

Continuing our local Association of Realtors® tradition, the 26^th Annual “End of Season” event with golf tournament, followed by party and auction for RPAC (Realtor Political Action Committee) was held Wed at The Sanctuary. Of course, the end of season usually is in April/May so this was a few months later than usual, but it was well attended, with many colleagues and business affiliates seeing each other in-person for the first time since the storm.

As an event sponsor and auction item donor, SanibelSusan Realty got some good advertising, while as always, The Sanctuary food and service were terrific. At least $13K was raised for RPAC which continually works for the good of real estate and the industry. Through the years, the islands have reaped their benefits.

Yesterday was a morning Caravan Meeting (held at BIG ARTS) with three new home listings open for viewing after the meeting.

Re-openings & Island News

BIG ARTS Community Chorus – The fall session began this week with rehearsals for upcoming events including holiday concerts in the performance hall on Dec 14 and 19 (this one with Sanibel School singers). Between the pandemic and hurricane, it had been years since I had seen some of these singers. It’s great to be back together again. No auditions are required to sing, with a fun repertoire planned. Sign up to join us and get concert tickets at BIG ARTS.

Captiva Cruises – Reported this week that the “Lady Chadwick” made her first trip back to Cabbage Key since the hurricane. See their cruise offerings and scheduling info at www.CaptivaCruises.com.

Community House – All are invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand reopening of The Sanibel Community House on Thurs Oct 26 at 11 a.m.

Pointe Santo – Has unit drywall work underway and recently posted on their Facebook page a rendering of their future Pointe Santo clubhouse. The clubhouse and children’s programs have always been a draw to the community. Their architect is a local favorite, Joyce Owens.

Sanibel Arms West – Posted on their website that all 13 of their condo roofs have been restored. Nine of their buildings and those units have rough electrical, plus six condo buildings/units have their rough plumbing in. Every day brings more progress.

Timbers Restaurant & Fish Market – Timbers Restaurant is reopening Thurs Oct 19 and will be open every day beginning at 5 p.m. Their elevator is working and the Fish Market is already open (daily from noon until 8 p.m.).

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Real Estate

With data from the islands MLS (Multiple Listing Service), below are summary tables of the residential sales statistics, followed by the islands MLS action this week.

Just look at how many Sanibel homes have sold/closed year-to-date – 46 more than last year and nearly three times more than the number of condo sales.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Multiple Listing Service Activity Oct 6‑13

Sanibel

CONDOS

2 new listings: Mariner Pointe #951 1/1 $499K, Pointe Santo #E6 2/2 $1.595M.

2 price changes: Spanish Cay #C4 2/2 now $489K, Sundial #A303 1/1 now $699K.

1 back on market: Seashells #26 2/2 $450K.

2 new sale: Seascape #204 3/3.5 listed at $2.9M.

No closed sales.

HOMES

7 new listings: 1535 Wilton Ln 2/2 $599K, 579 Rabbit Rd 4/3.5 $799K, 1684 Bunting Ln 2/2 $829K, 455 Peachtree Rd 2/2 $850K, 1806 Ibis Ln 3/2 $889K, 1319 Par View Dr 3/2.5 $1,349M, 848 Birdie View Pt 4/3.5 $2.595M.

6 price changes: 1835 Ardsley Way 2/2 now $450K, 1258 Sand Castle Rd 3/2 now $799K, 4263 Gulf Pines Dr 3/2 now $850K, 1586 Century Ct 3/2.5 now $965K, 488 Lighthouse Way 4/4 now $4.695M, 4355 West Gulf Dr 4/4.5.5 now $5.25M.

4 new sales: 1653 Sand Castle Rd (1/2 duplex) 3/2.5 listed at $679K, 1683 Atlanta Plaza Dr 3/2 listed at $489K, 1986 Wild Lime Dr 3/2 listed at $859K, 1388 Tahiti Dr 3/2 listed at $1.199M.

3 closed sales: 1667 Sabal Sands Rd 3/3 $950K, 721 Cardium St 3/2.5 $1.3M, 676 Cardium St 4/2 $1.349M.

LOTS

1 new listing: 4580 Bowen Bayou Rd $349.9K.

No price changes.

1 new sale: 1030 White Ibis Dr listed at $489K

No closed sales.

Captiva

CONDOS

2 new listings: Tennis Villas #3126 1/1 $450K, Gulf Beach Villas #2613 1/1 $695K.

No price changes.

2 new sales: Tennis Villas #3210 1/1 listed at $550K, Bayside Villas #5232 1/2 listed at $645K.

No closed sales.

HOMES

1 new listing: 14865 Mango Ct 2/2 $1.75M.

No price changes, 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 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 or participated in these transactions.

Enjoy your weekend! & enjoy one more pix! It always makes me smile when I pass this mermaid mailbox.