Sanibel Island Homes & Real Estate

Search the newest Sanibel Island, FL homes for sale & real estate below! Sanibel Island, located in Florida in the Gulf of Mexico, is an island and city set within Lee County. The estimated population as of 2018 was about 7,400 residents, and most of the city proper is at the east end of the island—though the entire island is about 33 square miles. For more information about Sanibel Island properties for sale, including previous pricing history, property disclosures, and more, or to arrange a home showing, contact your LOCAL real estate experts today. Read more about Sanibel Island real estate.

Homes For Sale in Sanibel Island FL

Purchasing a home in Sanibel Island? Call (239) 349-2487 to reach your Sanibel Island real estate team, Palm Paradise Real Estate. Our local real estate agents will offer guidance to help you through the Sanibel Island housing market.

Sanibel Island Real Estate Search

This page is updated with Sanibel Island home listings several times per day directly from the Sanibel Island, Florida MLS.

Each Sanibel Island MLS listing includes: the property price, days on the market, square footage, year built, lot size, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, assigned schools, construction type, and other important details as entered by the listing agent in the MLS.

Review local Sanibel Island, FL property tax information and the current listing status (active, under contract, or pending). As available, numerous property features such as greenbelt locations, views, swimming pools, and Sanibel Island community amenities, including parks and golf courses, will be listed.

Sanibel Island Real Estate Market

Real estate on Sanibel Island has a variety of residences to offer. For those who would like to buy a home here, the median home price lists around $850,000 and about $550 per square foot. Many people choose to buy a home to live year-round, but many others may want to buy property here as a vacation home or home rental. The average property age is 38 years, and home prices can differ significantly depending on the type of property purchased.

The highest-priced home is over $18,000,000, while the lowest-priced home is less than $200,000. Many homes listed for sale cost around $1,000,000 or more, though there are lower-priced options available as well. Types of homes to buy in Sanibel Island include condos, detached houses, new construction homes, and townhomes.

Sanibel Island has many to choose from for those who may prefer to live in a neighborhood that is a subdivision community. Some popular communities include Dunes Sanibel, East Rocks, Ferry Landing, Gulf Pines, Sanibel Estates, Shell Harbor, and Gumbo Limbo. Some of these communities have great perks and amenities such as a fishing pier, heated pool, tennis courts, deeded private beach, and waterfront properties.

Sanibel Island Community Amenities

There are many fun things to do on Sanibel Island for visitors and residents alike! There are many hotels and resorts, as well as vacation rentals to stay at. People enjoy outdoor activities such as tennis, pickleball, golf, bike riding, shelling, fishing, kayaking, boating, jet skiing, and much more.

For those who love learning or are interested in the arts, there are other great options to enjoy! Some museums on the island include the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum, Sanibel Historical Museum and Village, and the Sanibel Lighthouse. For nature lovers, there is also the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge and the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation.

There are many great seafood restaurants to enjoy on the island, such as Sanibel Fish House Inc., The Clam Shack, George & Wendy's Sanibel Seafood Grille, and Doc Ford's Sanibel Rum Bar & Grille. Additionally, residents and tourists can enjoy the many popular local shops on Sanibel Island.

Sanibel Island Local Highlights

• Shelling capital of the world, with white sand beaches like Bowman's Beach, Tarpon Bay Beach, and Blind Pass Beach
• Less than 30 miles from Southwest Florida International Airport
• Easily accessible from the Florida mainland by the Sanibel Causeway
• Beautiful, protected conservation land and wildlife refuges are a great place to see wildlife in its natural habitat
• All the amenities residents need on-island, including banks, grocery stores, convenience stores, restaurants, shops, and more

Sanibel Island School Information

Sanibel Island is a part of The School District of Lee County. Schools that are located on-island include The Sanibel School, Sanibel Elementary School, and Sanibel Sea School. Nearby schools include Cypress Lake Middle School, Cypress Lake High School, Fort Myers High School, and South Fort Myers High School.

For anyone who wants to live as if they are on vacation year-round, Sanibel Island may be just the place to buy a home! Whether it is for living year-round or to have a home away from home, this island community is a popular location for those who love being close to the beach and on the waterfront. Purchasing a home in Sanibel Island can be a great choice for anyone looking to get real estate in Florida along the Gulf of Mexico.

Sanibel Island, FL Real Estate Agents

Want to buy or sell a home in Sanibel Island? Let our Sanibel Island, Florida real estate experts help you through the purchase of your new Sanibel Island property or expertly negotiate the sale of your current residence. As local real estate agents, we're experts on the dynamics unique to Sanibel Island, Florida, real estate.

Connect with Palm Paradise Real Estate to learn more about buyer or seller representation. If you're selling your Sanibel Island home, review our market analysis page to discover the possible resale value of your property!

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