Sanibel & Captiva Islands

Beautiful home in private, gated community on Sanibel

OK, now here's info on a private Island within Sanibel Island.  Located on the Lighthouse or east end of Sanibel near the marina, fishing pier AND good access on and off the Island.  Most people do not know where Kinzie Island is and don't realize the gates open to a wonderful community with only 19 homes, association pool and tennis, boat docks and a beach cabana with lockers,

You have to see this gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home on Kinzie Island on Sanibel.  This home features a beautiful gourmet kitchen, high ceilings, spacious floorplan, screened in heated pool, boat dock, association pool and tennis, private beach path with cabana and lockers.  Only 19 homes on this Island within Sanibel Island.  Where is it located?  It is on the Lighthouse end of Sanibel, off of East Gulf Drive.  Asking price is $1,295,000.

Wow, what more could you ask for!

Real Estate statistics

Hi Everyone.  Hope you're having a great holiday weekend!

I have some very interesting statistics for year-to-date sales for April 2009 compared with April 2008 for Lee County, Florida as well as nationally.  These stats clearly show that real estate is picking up tremendously AND you can get some fabulous deals on homes, condos and vacant land.

Here's the info:

Ft. Myers, Lee County Statistics:  April home sales were up 105.5%  with 1,406 existing single-family homes sold, compared to 684 in April 2008. Pending sales improved 60.2% year to year, with 2,368 single-family homes pending versus 1,478 a year ago.  Of significance is the drop in the number of single family homes listed on the MLS (at the end of April, there were 8,665 active listings of existing single-family residential properties compared to 12,324 a year ago, a decline of 29.7%). The supply of single-family homes shrunk to 3.7 months, which is less than half of what it was a year ago, when the supply was 8.3 months.

National Statistics:  NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index rose 3.2 percent in March 2009, an increase NAR credits largely to first–time home buyers taking advantage of low interest rates and the $8,000 federal tax credit. 

 

Florida Statistics:  Sales of existing single family homes in Florida rose 25% in the 1st quarter 2009 compared to the same period a year earlier, according to FAR (Florida Association of Realtors). This is the 3rd consecutive quarter for higher exiting home sales.  Statewide existing condo sales in the 1st quarter rose 19 percent compared to 1st quarter 2008.

 

So, if you are interested in finding a great buy, now is the time to invest in your future!  Call me at 1-239-851-5188.

 

Rose

     

 

 

Sanibel & Captiva Islands - Foreclosures and Short Sales!

Right now there are 17 "short sale" homes on Sanibel and Captiva. 

A short sale is a property where the current owners are working with their lender to sell their property for less than the amount of the current mortgage. 

Take a look at the available "Short Sale"  homes:

1. 9428 Moonlight Drive in the Gumbo Limbo subdivision with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths completely       renovated home on a good size lot.  Great family home. Asking price is $469,900.

2. 2560 Coconut Drive located on the West end of Sanibel new Captiva Island.  This is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with a short walk to the beach. Asking price is $485,000.

3. 5293 Umbrella Pool Road...we talked about this one earlier today.  Good deal on a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home also close to the beach.  Asking price is $499,000.

4. 981 Main Street is a very private location with a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home recently built - great lake views.  Asking price is $499,000.

5. 658 Donax Street is a cute ground level home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths close to the beach. Asking price is $529,925.

6. 987 Sand Castle Road in the Dunes golf course area is pod home with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths...this is really an interesting design and floorplan. Good golf course views. Asking price is $549,000. 

7. 1381 Jamaica in the Tradewinds subdivision with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths.  This is an interesting home with a short walk to the beach...Asking price is $564,000.

8. 949 South Yachtsman is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath pool home on a navigable canal with just a short boat ride to the Gulf of Mexico.  Asking price is $649,000.

9. 9113 Mockingbird Drive also in the Dunes golf course area is a larger home with 3 bedrooms, 3 and 1/2 bath floorplan with good lake views.  Asking price is $649,000.

10. 1562 Sand Castle Road also in the Dunes is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on the golf course with lake views...asking price is $669,000.

11. 1073 Skiff Place is a good sized 3 bedroom, 3 bath canal home on the East end of Lighthouse end of Sanibel.  This is a pool  home with an asking price of $699,000.

12. 509 Lagoon Drive also located on the East end of Sanibel (this area is close to the causeway for easy access on and off the Island).  The floorplan consists of 3 bedrooms and 2 baths also on a canal with the Gulf of Mexico just a short boat ride away and walking beach access nearby as well.  Asking price is $725,000.

13. 3889 Sanibel Captiva Road is a large 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on 3.3 acres of property.  Asking price is $799,000.

14. 566 North Yachtsman Drive is a canal home with sailboat and larger boat access to the Gulf of Mexico.  The floorplan is a 3 bedroom 2 bath and design is a ground level home.  Asking price is $995,000.

15. 6016 White Heron is an interesting 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with canal access to the Gulf of Mexico. The water views here are wide open.  Asking price is $995,000.

16. 1060 Bailey Road is a newly built home (compelted 2008) with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths also canal front. Asking price is $1,275,000.

17.  11520 Andy Rosse Lane on Captiva Island.  Wow, this is a large 4 bedroom, 4 bath  pool and spa home with a short walk to the beach. This home also generates weekly rental income. Asking price is $1,850,000.

Two foreclosures (bank owned) are available on Sanibel Island as well

1. 1677 Atlanta Plaze Drive with 2 bedrooms, 1 and 1/2 bath. Cute! Asking price is $319,000.

2. 2448 Blind Pass Court - Here's a sleeper...this 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home has water on 3 sides of the property on a navigable canal. Close to the beach as well.  Asking price is $634,900.

Well, that's it for the short sale and foreclosed homes on Sanibel and Captiva as of today...if you would like more details you can reach  me on my cell phone 239-851-5188 or just email me back.

Have a great evening!

Rose

Good real estate buys on Sanibel!

Want to see two great buys on Sanibel Island, Florida?  Here they are!

Lighthouse Point 221 - $419,000 Furnished
The first one is a condominium at Lighthouse Point priced at $419,000 furnished with good water views. This is a three bedroom, two bath condo with a good size floorplan with over 2,000 square feet of space.  The condo needs some updating but could be done easily.  Priced below other comparable units. Located on the East or Lighthouse end of Sanibel.

5293 Umbrella Pool Road - $499,000
This is a three bedroom, two bath home in a great area of Sanibel Bayous and a great buy for this updated home.  This home also offers association pool and tennis for only $150 per month and the beach is just steps away.  Sanibel Bayous is on the West end of Sanibel.  Also priced below comparable homes in the area.

Contact me for more information.  My cell number is 239-851-5188. 

Next posting will be information on short sales and foreclosures on Sanibel and Captiva Islands.

Rose