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 1/21/12- 1/27/12

 

all island closings this week

9248 Belding  $ 235,000

1133Sandcastle $ 442,000

Spanish Cay D-6  $ 315,000

Beach Villa ( captiva )  # 2224  $ 550,000

 

All Island Contingent- do not know yet what they are under contract for.

 

555 Rabibit Rd.

3940 Coquina dr

731 Nerita St. 

4407 West Gulf Drive

301 Ibis at the Sanctuary

310 Nutmeg  $ 549,900

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Lets go to the movies!

 

 

Movie of new listing on jonathan harbour here:  http://gallery.me.com/glenncarretta/100356

 

Movie of Wulfert Road here:   http://gallery.me.com/glenncarretta/100364

 

 

Weather- doesnt feel like Jan- daily highs of low 80’s...Perfect!

 

Sales this week.

Homes

683 Emeril Ct. $ 449,000

3145 Twin Lakes Lane 444,000

1057 Sandcastle $ 625,000

947 Lindgren $ 665,000

784 Birdie View $ 1,500,000

 

Condos

G206  1/1  $ 260,000

Sanibel Arms West i-8  $ 427,000

Sand pointe # 133  $ 534,255

Gulf Side Place  # 104  $ 1,129,500

 

OPEN HOUSE at 1314 Isabel Drive Sunday 12-4 Jan 22, and Jan 29 ( Sundays )

stop by and take a look at this fabulous Bay Front...$ 2,295,000




 Sanibel Captiva The Carretta Report 12/13/11  - 1/13/12

First of all the weather has been A+ . 70’s - low 80’s and i just dont know the last time i havent seen a few days in Jan  being “ winter - like”...we are all loving it...and it’s showing up with the increase in sales too  

 

Home sales for past 30 days were:

1797 Serenity Lane $ 285,000

1454 Sandpiper Circle   $ 280,000

1436 Sandpiper Circle  $ 300,000

978 Greenwood Ct.  $ 340,000

1123 Sandcastle       $ 500,000

436 Glory                 $ 535,000

987 Black Skimmer  $540,000

689 East Rocks Dr     $ 565,000

4215 Gulf Pines Drive 542,000

4714 Rue Belle Mer $ 590,000

1240 Middle Gulf Drive $ 650,000

1287 Par View Drive $759,000

1326 Seaspray Lane  $ 1,100,000

3577 West Gulf Drive $ 2,985,000( gulf front home )

4449 Water’s Edge Lane  $ 3,550,000( gulf front home )


Pending and contingent Sanibel Homes 28

Condos on Sanibel  Sold durning past 30 days

c10 Colonnades $ 160,000

E-6 Sanibel Arms $ 213,000

D-4 Captains Walk $ 210,000

Tarpon Beach 110  $ 590,000

Tarpon Beach  201    572,500

Pelican’s Roost  302  $740,000

Sundial E201  $790,000

 

13 pending and contingent condos.. 2 over $1.8M

Homes outsold condos by a ratio higher than 2:1. Looking at the homes sold the majority were sold with owners using as second or primary homes. It Looks to me as only 3 , possibly 4 homes are going to be used as vacation rentals.

Have a great week!

Glenn

 


 

 

 

 

The Carretta Report 11/13- 12/3  Real Estate Sales Closings  thru all mls during this period.  Sanibel and Captiva Islands.

 

1046 Sandcastle Road $355,000

 

3180 Twin Lakes drive $ 582,500

 

618 North Yachtsman  $ 670,000

 

11536 Wightman Lane  $ 757,500

 

6192 Henderson $829,000

 

16891 Captiva dr.$1,150,000

 

1052 Whisperwood Way  $ 1,350,000

 

1251 Seagrape Lane  $ 1,950,000

 

  

Condos

Sundial $ g207  $ 205,000

S.  moorings  1622 4 325,000

T.  Bayside Village #5330  $ 550,00

Sunward of Sanibel  3/2 $ 750,000

# 8 new pending condos during this period

# 17 new pending homes

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Increased activity prior to Thanksgiving week and should see activity once again increase from 12/10- 12/22

 

Weather fabulous tonight 68 degrees with big stars.....Sanibel is looking beautiful..luminary sanibel

this past weekend..

have  a sunny week

Glenn

 

The closings below normall have gone under contract 50-60 days prior to closing indicating activity in september ( slowest island month)
Mood is very positive on the island..seeing lots of bikers , vacationers,
and increased open house activity. Very exciting time..a good feeling we
have hit our bottom and as indicated by sales compared to our down year 2010...we are moving forward with buyers taking advantage of 
the best prices and mortgage rates we have seen in at least a decade.

Sanibel Residential
1212 Middle Gulf Drive $ 315,000
1672 Atlanta Plaza  $ 305,000
533 N. Yachtsman  $ 425,000
1866 Ardsley Way  $ 515.000

1204 Harbor Cottage $685,000
1251 Seagrape Lane $ 1,950.000

Captiva sold home
cottage on Roosevelt Channel 16891 Captiva Drive $ 1,150,000

Condos
Sundial G 207  1/1 $ 205,000
Sanibel Moorings 1622 $ 357,000
Mariner point 1073
Bayside Village 5530 $ 550,000

Thanks for visiting my site..good open houses next week ..should be a busy time in our business...check back next week to see how we did 
Happy Thanksgiving..we all have much to be thankful for.
glenn









Sanibel Captive Real Estate Market Update 10/10/11 - 10/31/11

 

November is one of my most favorite months on the islands...
the weather is just about perfect and the sunsets are beyond description..only pictures can tell the story...

Winter residents are coming back and there is a positive vibe on the islands..
our market is getting busier and we are meeting new future residents daily.
Interest rates still holding at around 4- 4/25% and with more bike paths, new bridge on lindgren, and new vegetation on palm ridge...the island life is good.

 Closed Properties
Lot 
971 Main Street $ 100,000
$ 537 Lighhouse way  $ 528,000

Homes
$ 5659 San cap Rd.  $525,000
4628 Rue Belle Mer  $ 687,500
600 N.Yachtsman  $ 825,000
11550 Laika Lane  $ 1,400,000
1751 jewel box $ 1 250,000

Condos
mariner point # 1062 $ 279,000
Spanish Cay  $ 269,000
Mariner Point # 1021  $ 230,000
Coqunia Beach  # 3E  $ 375,000
Pelican?s Rost  # 103  $ 525,000
Point Santo C-7  $677,000
Loggerhead Cay  # 174  $ 562,000


Come down and enjoy our sun.....
Have a great week .
Glenn

Glenn Carretta, Broker Associates
John R. Wood Island Real Estate Inc.
1019 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel, FL. 33957

 
Click here to search all available properties through MLS

 


Sanibel Captiva Real Estate Market Update  9/23/11 - 10/10/11


2294 Wulfert Road - $1,089,000

4/4+den+pool and spa.Lake front

close proximity to sanibel school-

3650+ square feet includes guest house ..must see ..designer furnished with quality in mind.

Nothing like it at this price!




1314 isabel drive Bay front 150? on water. nearly 1/2 acre of prime property. over 4000 sq? includes  nanny quarters in the 4/ 3/12 ba gracious ranch Walls of windows. stone fireplace , family room, den, formal dining...simply the best and most exciting listing on the island.Dock on safe harbor across drive an option.

Priced well below replacement $ 2,295,000



 

Closed Sanibel and Captiva Sales from 9/23- 10/10/11

Homes


965 Main St . $ 216,000

3808 West Gulf Drive  $ 426,000

4248 Old Banyon Way $ 430,000

4632 Rue Belle Mer $ 486,200

1247 Par View Drive  $ 680,000

1717 Jewel Box $588,827

5422 Shearwater $ 780,000

970 Victoria Way  $950,000

5235 Indian Court $ 1,090,000

11537 Laika Lane  $ 1,275,000

2596 Wulfert Drive  $ 2,225,000
Condos

sanibel arms 1/1 $ 180,000

Village of sanibel $ 279,000

Loggerhead Cay  544 $ 525,000

Gulf Side Place  # 106  $795,000

Lands end village 3/3  $ 1,750,000


 

 

 

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Sanibel & Captiva Real Estate Update for 

 

9/13- 9/20 The Carretta Report

 

  

There isn?t a vistior who doesnt go ?Ahhh when they walk in. 1314 Isabel Drive has 150?  on the bay and the pool has the best views on the islands... phone me for your appointment. 239-850-9296

more information go to 1314isabeldr.com

 

2 closings this week:

491 Rabbit Road sold for full price $ $339,000

4797 Rue Helene sold for $542,000

 

Activity:

2 contingent sales on Captiva.

a Roosevelt Channel home and a Lands End Village condo

 

Showing Activity: I showed property in the $650- $700,000 range last weekend, and this weekend

 

 

 

I am showing $600,000- $ 1.2 to one couple and under $400,000 to a woman retiring to the Island.

 

Open House on Sunday- 4 couples through

NEW QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER- My assistant is putting together this week my newsletter

Which will be going out in the newspaper shortly ( Mid-Oct )..Very interesting stats.

We are down in inventory .

Since June we have a 14% decrease in homes on the market!

 

Visited a condo at sanibel arms west i sold a year ago ( A1) it has been totally redone and it is fabulous! To book it 239-472-1898. Best Island value.

676 Anchor Drive - owners refurnishing and will become a monthly rental. 3/3 canal front.


 



 

 

 



The Carrettta Report- sales activity on Sanibel and Captiva Islands 8/23-9/12/11



For this time of year activity is very brisk. I am not sure if we are going to get a wave of new listings for the season, but am hoping we will because seems like we are running low on inventory at this moment.


Sales


Homes

1615 Sandcastle Road  $360,000

1674 Bunting Lane     $ 450,000

617 lake Murex Circle  $550,000

3017 Turtle Gait Lane   $541,500

676 Anchor drive          $ 750,000

720 Birdie View             $900,000

1670 Dixie Beach Blvd.  $875,000

791 Pen Shell Dr.       $ 1,100,000

16167 Captiva Drive  $ 1,200,000

2622 Coconut Drive     $ 1,350,000


Commercial  2407 Periwinkle Way   $ 2,100,000


Condos


Duggers   $ 222,000

Seashells of Sanibel # 35     $ 200,000

Captains Walk unit # E-8  $ 240,000

Sanibel Arms  D-8   $ 399,900

Sundial R 203   $ 460,000

Heron at the Sanctuary 11  $599,000

Sunset Captiva Condo  $ 725,000 


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Have a great week and be well.

Glenn Carretta



Sanibel Island & Captiva Island Real Estate Market Report

 

The Carretta Report closed sales 8/5/11- 8/23/11

 

This is our slow time of year . . . actually one of the best times to purchase if you are looking for a time when there is less competition and you may have a bit more purchase power compared to march when all hands are on deck.


Interest rates are at all times low with fixed conforming ( borrowing under $ 417,000 ) at

4.15- 4.25% and shorter adjustable rates - 7 year less hovering around 3.5%.


Captiva had 2 home sales close

   15557 Captiva Drive  $ 2,100,000

   11525 Murmond Lane  $ 485,000 ( needed much work )


Sanibel  1 home closed 

1035 South Yachtsman Drive  $ 753,000


2 condos on Sanibel

Spanish Cay      A1  $ 315,000

Sandpoint      # 227   $ 615,000



Great Buys

my pick of last report ..the lot on main st. is under Contract

My picks now for  entry level properties are

Captains Walk- 2 to choose from from $ 225,000- $ 240,000

Home mid Island 2/2 high $ 200.000?s


All is well on the island  ...hope you have a good week.

Beginning the 7th of Sept i will again go to weekly reports..vacation time for most of us is over and time to get back to work full time plus.


Best to you-

Glenn


 


 

 



Sanibel Captiva Real Estate Market Update for the Past 30 Days

17 homes closed
15 condos closed

Homes on Sanibel and Captiva which closed for past 30 days.

535 Piedmont Road      $ 305,000
976 Greenwood Ct.      $ 335,000
1133 Schooner Drive    $ 350,000
1236 Sandcastle           $ 397,000
566 Boulder Drive          $ 520,000
1431 Sandcastle             $ 665,000
1320 Eagle Run              $ 730,000
827 Angel Wing                $ 685,000
1162 Kittiwake Cir             $ 1,200,000
722 Sandollar drive           $ 1,060,000
16722 Captiva Drive          $ 1,000,000
4501 Water?s Edge Lane    $ 1,800,000
4443 Waters Edge Lane     $ 2,100,000
4249  West Gulf Drive         $ 4,350,000

Condominiums closed 

Colonaddes C41         $ 160,000
Bayside Villas              $ 255,000
Spanish Cay C-1           $ 332,000
SAW M-4                       $ 375,000
Island Beach Club         $ 410,000
Sunset Beach Villa         $ 439,000
C point 243                     $ 460,000
Heron at the Sanctuary   $ 500,000
Sandy bend                     $ 535,000
Shell Island Beach Club    $ 538,000
Sundial E 104                    $ 686,000       
Signal Inn # 13                   $ 800,000
Point Santo  P41                 $ 860,000
Atrium    306                        $ 1,000,000


Bay front on Isabel has had a serious showing once a week- Ground level 150? on the bay a big advantage. www.1314isabeldr.com $ 2,495,000 

Paper Fig Home on deep water - showings up from season- $ 1,594,000 Must see! Go to www.1141paperfigct.com

Sold my listing at Sanibel Arms West M-4  $375,000
My listing on Anchor Drive is under contract was listed for $819,000
sold my gulf front on waters edge lane $1,800,000


Carretta Commentary- This is the time if you have been a serious sanibel buyer to consider the island. From a foreclosure lot on main street for $110,000 to a gulf front home with guest home in gulf ridge east  in the 3 million dollar range there has never been a better time to  call paradise home. Search the continent for a better city to call home and let me know what you find....i cant find a better place.




The Carretta Report - Sanibel & Captiva Real Estate Market Info 6/16/11 - 7/4/11

Just listed and its open Sunday  July 10, 2011 12-3





Sanibel Home sales 6/16 - 7/4/11

1458 Sandpiper ( 1/2 duplex ) dunes   $ 285,000

1012 East Gulf Drive                             $ 290,000

9296 Kincaid                                          $355,0009

9417 Sage                                              $425,000

9292 Belding                                          $ 350,000

1210 Par View Dr.                                  $ 590.000

728 Anchor Dr.                                        $ 699,000

1740 Middle Gulf drive                            $ 730,000

1106 Buttonwood Lane                            $820,000

1277 Par View Dr.                                    $985,000

1255 Par View Dr.                                   $ 1,050,000

4741 Tradewinds                                     $ 1,850,000

544 Lighthouse bay front                         $ 2,150,000


       Sanibel Condos sold since 6/16- 7/4 /11         


Sanibel Arms one bedroom  H2                $ 200,000

Tennis place   821                                      $ 250,000

Sanibel Moorings 241                                 $ 260,000

Blind Pass A105                                           $ 360,000

Sanibel Siesta  403                                      $ 340,000

Island Beach Club  p1A                                $ 400,000

Sundial Q 304                                               $ 530,000

Tarpon Beach 204                                        $ 600,000

Sundial R 404                                               $ 615,000



1141 Paper Fig Ct - This home looks even more lovely in the Summer!  Deep water - East End

Near Beach  $1,594,000  click here for more info






 



 




 




 

 

 Sanibel and Captiva Sales, contingent and pending from 6/3- 6/16/11

 

 



Closed Homes


1613 ( 1/2 duplex) $ 345,000

4573 Bowen Bayou Rd.  $575,000

751 Sand dollar Drive $ 750,000

5379 Shearwater  $970,000

1212 Isabel  $ 1,750.000

544 Lighthouse Way  $ 2,150.000



Homes pending or contingent


535 Piedmont Rd.  $ 355,000

15152 Wiles Dr.  $595,000

4573 Bowen Bayou  $ 595,000

728 Anchor Drive  $699,999

11524 Andy Rosse Lane $ 2,395,000

1210 Par View Drive  $659,000

600 N. Yachtsman Drive $ 939,000

1139 Schooner Drive  $395,000


Vacant land closure

Gulf front West Gulf Drive- oversized with 135? frontage $ 2,175,000


Condos - closed

3 Bayside Villas $ 249,000- $ 314,900 ( captiva south seas 1 bedroom )

Sandpiper Beach # 401 $ 610,000

Villas Of Sanibel A 301  $ 1,075,000

Janthina 2A $ 1,087,500

Spanish Cay  A1  $ 319,000

White Sands  15  $ 749,000


Showings up for June in compared to last year . 

Open house on Anchor drive last sunday- 6 couples through and 2 realtors.

There will be an open House this Sunday 19th from12-3 at my listing on Anchor Drive-

stop by 676 Anchor Drive..or if up north..check out this new listing at 676anchordrive.com


*price decrease for the estate home I have listed on Paper Fig Drive. This is the most photographed home on sanibel. Pristine and very very special.

Now priced at $ 1,594,000 beautifully furnished , hardwood floors, fireplace, dream kitchen ...and you are moments to the bay..

Old Florida style family retreat with room for the whole family. Enjoy direct access boating and a beautiful  back yard with pol and spa, and gorgeous vegetation...

you must see this home!


998 Whelk Drive - $ 799,000 pool and shell harbor...take a look at this 2300 sq? home with 3 bed+ den. oversized lot - cathedral ceiling private beach access.



Thank you for visiting my site.

glenn







 

 

 

New listing- Popular east end location..check out my video click here

 

Canal front - near beach 676 Anchor Drive $ 819,000 MUst see click here for details

 

 



Sales from 5/18/11- 6/3/11 Sanibel and Captiva


37 total closings during this period..

20 homes

16 condos

1 lot


Home closings

1148 Shell basket Lane $ 335,000

849 Beach Road  $402,000 ( duplex )

658 Donax street $ 450,000

4237 Old Banyon Way  $ 430,000

1467Sandcastle $ 400,000  

810 Elinor Way  $ 445,000

3570 Bunny Lane $578,000

950 Cabbage Palm   $520,000

700 Heather lane  $ 740,000

1241 Par View Drive  $750,000

11540 Gore Lane  $867,500

1172 Kittiwake  $925,000

1214 Buttonwood Lane $ 965,000

16171 Captiva Drive 

1310 Seaspray lane  $ 2,200,000


vacant land 

4415 Gulf Pines $ 394,000



Condominiums


Sanibel Siesta # 101   $349,000

Sanibel Siesta  # 803  $ 355,000

Tennis Villa  2/2 $377,500

Sanibel Arms West i4  $383,500

Sanibel Arms West B-4 $385,000

Tennis Villa  3230  $ 412,000

Captiva hideaway 1c  $ 446,250

Mariner Point unit ___ $ 457,500

Sanibel Siesta 603  $ 515,000

Sunset South  4A  $665,000

Moonshadows  1B  $667,000

Pointe Santo A35  $850,000

Villas Of Sanibel A202  $910,000

janthina 3A  $ 1,200,000 


 


Sanibel & Captiva Island Real Estate Closings from 5/1/2011- 5/18/2011


Homes

994 Whelk Drive $ 517,000 2/2

421 Rain tree $600,000

486 Surfsound Ct. $669,000

549 East Rocks drive $ 695,000

700 Heather Ln  $740,000

1558 San Carlos Bay Drive $ 900,0005709 

 5709 Baltusrol $ 1,150.000

1209 Isabel Drive $ 1,250,000

 945 South Seas Plantation $ 4,500,000

4453 Water?s Edge Lane  $2,216,513


Condos

1073 South Seas Plantation  $ 1,600,000

6 Sunset Captiva $ 1,600,000


1 lot closed 

355 Cowry Ct $ 225,000


Pendings/ Contingents

7 homes

3 lots pending

25 condos pending or contingent

 


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Sanibel &  Captiva Island Real Estate Sales Activity from 4/20/11- 5/2/11



Sanibel   and Captiva Closed 


1186 Sandcastle Road  $470,000

230 palm Lake  $ 475,000

1148 Seagrape Lane $ 470,000

3952 West Gulf Drive  $ 840,000

11536 Andy Ross Lane  $ 1,500,000

16778 Captiva Drive  $3,100,000


Pending


9417 Sage Ct.  $ 450,000

4237  Old banyan $ 479,900

994 Whelk  $ 549,950

1241 Par View Drive  $798,000

11536 Andy Rosse Lane  $ 1,500,000

16171  Captiva $ 1,595,000

# 6 Sunset Captiva  $ 1,875,000

Sanibel Arms West i4 $ 415,000

Sanibel Arms West B4 $ 419,000

849 Beach rd ( duplex )  $449,000

728 Anchor Drive  $ 699,999

1320 Eagle Run $799,900

1255 Par View Drive  $ 1,175,000

1073 South Seas Plantation Rd.  $ 1,850,000

4443 Waters edge lane  $ 2,580,000

1310 Seasspray lane $ 3,250,000


Gulf front land - west gulf drive- under contract $ 2799,000


Closed Condos


Tennis place $ 258,000

SAW L-7 $425,000

Blind Pass B-208  $380,000

Lighthouse Point 211  $558,000

Yacht Haven #5  $650,000

Sedgewood $ 2,247,500

Gulf Beach # 102  $ 599,00

Sundial R 404  $ 650,000

SanibelSiesta $ 560,000

Compass Point $960,000

Janthina 3A  $ 1,295,000

Jantihina 2A  $ 1,295,000

Janthina  2B    $1,350,000

bayside villa 4212 $ 285,000

Blind Pass $ 379,000

Ibis @ Sanctuary  $ 460,000

Captiva Hide- away  $499,000

Sandy Bend # 2 $ 599,000

Villas of sanibel  $ 995,000

Bayside Villa  4322  $579,000


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The Carretta Report 4/4/11-4/20/11

 


Sales are brisk , but at reduced prices. A great time to be a buyer...TIME To Make Your Move!!


Closed Sales Homes:

951 Sand Castle Road    $ 390,000

6072 Dinkeins Lake Rd   $ 435,000

271 Robinwood Cir          $ 600,000

5429 Shearwater             $ 705,000

6005 Clam Bayou Ln.      $899,000

3705 West Gulf Dr.           $ 2,550,000

1304  Seaspray Lane        $2650,000


Closed Condos:

Tennis place A 31  $ 230,000

Mariner Pointe  1032  $ 340,000

Coquina beach 2H  $ 391,000

Villa Sanibel   3C   $ 450,000

Sundial  J404  $ 510,000

Island Beach Club   350 B   $ 480,000

Seascape of  Sanibel  $ 302  $ 800,000

Janthina 1B  $900,000

Atrium 204  $939,000

Villas of Sanibel A102 $ 950,000

Sunward of Sanibel  301  $1150000


Pending and contingent sales (under contract, but not yet closed. Price reflects the asking price and not the sale price)


Lots:

lot Beverly lane  $ 149,000

lot c Middle gulf drive $ 199,000

4415 Gulf Pines Drive  $ 399,000

355 Cowry Ct.  $ 295,000


Condos:

Sanibel Siesta # 803  $399,000

Tanglewood 4A  $ 1,100,000

Moonshdows 1B  $765,000

Vilas of Sanibel  $ 1,150,000

Gulf side Place # 314  $1,179,000

Janthina 2A  $ 1,295,000

Janthina  2B  $1,350,000

Pointe Santo De Sanibel  D42  $599,000

Sanibel Moorings  232  $417,500

Donax Village  #3  349,000

 


Homes pending or contingent:

230 Palm Lake Drive   $495,000

421 raintree Pl.

486 Surf Sound Ct. $ 669,00

5429 Shearwater $705,000

1740 middle gulf drive  $735,000

1558 San Carlos Bay drive  $999,999

1209Isabel Drive  $ 1,545,000

1320 Seaspray   Ln.  $ 2,795,000

3705 West Gulf Drive  $ 2,995,000

1236 Sandcastle Road  $425,000

4237 Old Banyan  $ 479,000

810 Elinor Way  $499,000

700 Heather Lane  $795,000

751 Sand dollar $799,000

1172 Kittiwake $995,000

791 Pen Shell  $1,249,000 

1212 Isabel Drive $ 1.995,000

544 Lighthouse Way  $ 2,500,000

4249 West Gulf Drive  $ 5295,000



Homes- short sales:

1663 Bunting Lane $ 359,000

1101 Castawasy lane   $ 695,000


Pending lots:

1 at Sanctuary  

5624 Balustrol Ct.  $ 220,000



Team News:

  • Had Open House in my Sanctuary lisitng this past Sunday.  Everyone loves this estate home I have listed ( go to Teamsanibel.com)  4/4 with den pool and wonderful lake views..high ceilings fireplace, new storm doors and windows....just reduced $ 140,000..
  • Time to make your move $ 1,149,000  furnished ( over 3600 sq? living ...impossible to duplicate !!!!!)

Also- had 2 good showings on my Paperfig listing - go to see it at www.teamsanibel.com

its back yard surpasses any.

$ 1,674,000 furnished...get ready to WOW!





Offers: 2 other listings i have


Closings:  Monday 4/25/11 on one of my Sanibel Arms West listings.










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Real Estate Market Update for Sanibel & Captiva Islands,FL 3/22 - 4/5/11


I think it  has rained twice since Christmas holiday. Now i?m not here to brag..but if you are thinking of becoming a SW floridian there never has been a better time... the interest rates are still low ( 5% ish ) and the prices though beginning to inch up in some areas are crazy low for the island life you can have.....think about it..let me keep you in the loop....tell me what you are looking for...visit me often on line..share my expertise in the island marketplace.    It will be worth it.


On another upbeat note..here are 4 homes which are the best of the best in each category. Enjoy my 1 min. movie!




Closed

Residential


446 lagoon  $ 310,000

9428 Moonlight  $ 460.000424 E Gulf Drive  $ 465,000

1824 Farm Trail  $ 540,000

5729 Baltusrol $ 1,025,000

4617 Rue Belle Mer  $ 1,950,000

3745 W. gulf Drive $ 5,000,000

Condos 

Mariner point # 733 $ 280,000

White Caps South  $ 335,000

Sundial Q 205  $ 665,000

Sundial N 204   $950,000

Atrium  205   4 1,150,000

Dosinia D3  $ 1,300,000


pending 

Residential

1148 Shell  Basket Lane   $ 398,000

1148 Seagrape Lane  $529,000

700 Heather Lane  $ 795,000

1320  Seaspray Lane  $ 2,795,000950 cabbage palm  $ 623,000

970 Victoria Way  $999,000

 

Condos Pending or contingent

heron at the Sactuary 1 B  $ 519,000

Shell Isladn Beach Club  7c  $589,000

Sundial P 301   $ 599,000

Sunset South  4A          $ 719,000

Janthina  3A  $ 1,379,000

Sedgemore  201  $2,495,000

 





Sanibel & Captiva Real Estate Market Update for 

3/01/11 - 3/17/11

The New Carretta Report is Here!


 

1141 Paper Fig Ct listing for $1,674,000  go to www.1141PaperFig.com for more information



Homes closed

5151 San- cap Rd.  $280,000

743 Martha?s Lane $381,000 ( $ 2,000 over asking )

9426 Kava Court $ 379,000

1954 Roseate Lane  $ 400,000

1730 Windward Way  $ 405,000

1809 Farm Trail  $ 430,000

1805 Farm Trail  $ 500,000

1302 Par View Drive  $ 575,000

5690 San  Cap Road $ 575,000

3894 West Gulf Drive $ 730,000

246 Christopher Ct.  $775,000

4640 Rue Belle Mer  $830,000

2311 Starfish Ln $905,000

475 Sawgrass Pl  $ 1.075.000

 

Condos closed

 

Sundial H303 $ 399,000

2312 Sunset Villa  $ 457,500 ( 1/1/)

Breakers West $ 420,000

D-36 Pointe Santo $ 539,000

Sundial E-201 $800,000

Sundial R206 875,000

 

Interest rates remain low and interest high on the island for single family homes and for condos too..more condos went under contract this week..have 28 pending now.

 

Weather 75% and sunny.

Have a great week everyone

glenn

 



 

Sanibel Captiva Real Estate Update for

2/22/11- 3/07/11 


For the past 16 days there have been 21 new closings and 35 new pending and contingent contracts.


The closed sales include:


743 Martha Ln  $381,000

2143 Periwinkle   $447,000

1809 Farm Trail   $430,000

1805 Farm Trail   $500,000

1513 Farm Trail    $535,000

1302 Par View   $575,000

1252 Par View  $590,000

1405 Causey Ct.  $620,000

3894 West Gulf  $730,000

1237 Seagrape $793,250

2311 Starfish  $905,000

475 Sawgrass    $1,075,000

11541 Wightman $1,400,000


Vacant land

1253 Par View   $327,000

Old trail  $250,000

4308 West Gulf    $520,000


Condos


Sanibel Siesta 203  $299,000

Loggerhead Cay  373  $399,000

Sunset Beach Villas ( south seas) $440,000

breakers west  $420,000

Oceans reach 4b1  $ 440,000

Pointe santo de sanibel D36  $539,000


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Come to our Gala Open House at the Sanctuary Golf Course Friday 10-4

3/11  


Open House daily during the month of march at sanibel arms west ..time vary.

M4


Thank you for visiting me at teamsanibel.com


 

The Carretta Report


2/1/11- 2/22/11

Sales for the past 3 weeks

For the first 22 days of Feb. there have been one sale a day, or 22 sales reported through mls Sanibel.


Again, the split between condos and homes

average price home closed for the month of Feb. was $585,700

average price condo closed for the month ofFeb  was $ 594,800

Under contract this month- a bay front high 2million

Under contract this month a gulf front mid 2m area

1 commercial building on Lagoon sold $ 415,000

1 lot sold mid $300?s


Activity has increased - especially past 1 week

just reduced condo at white sands dropped to $ 599,000 and sold in a day or two.

NOTE- if you are a serious buyer..now is the time to e-mail me and let me know you wish to be informed when there is a price drop or new underpriced listing ...you will need to act fast for certain properties.  We are an island..and bottom line is there still is only so many properties that could be on the market.

I have heard Fort myers Beach is booked solid for season...Tarpon Beach unit 110 which is on the market for $ 709,000 has never booked so well. This year has 30k booked already..

Good signs of recovery..

Here are the properties sold past 22 days.


Homes

962 Sandcastle Road $ 326,000

749 M artha Lane $ 360,000

1440 Sandpiper Corcle $ 415,000

540 East Rocks $ 520,000

1192 Kittiwake $ 543,750

678 East Rocks  $543,750

668 Anchor Drive $635,000

1581 Sandcastle $710,000

4996 Sandcastle $ 825,000


Condominiums

Island Beach Club 330B $ 435,000

island Beach Club 220C $ 480,000

Snug Harbor $575,000

heron at the SANCTUARY $589,000

Gulf beach Villas ( Captiva ) $530,000

Nutmeg Village $628,900

Shell Island beach Club $ 670,000

Lighthouse Point # 325   $ 640,000

Seascape # 305 $840,000

Signal Inn # 16  1.065,000

Beach Homes 15    $ 1,600.000


BIG OPEN HOUSE COMING-

20 SANCTUARY HOMES AND CONDOS WILL BE OPEN FOR TOURING ON MARCH 4,2011 TOUR OF HOMES AT THE SANCTUARY...COME ON AND STOP BY. LOOK FOR BIG ADD DROP OUT COLOR BROCHURE .


JUST LISTED!!

 

1141 PAPER FIG 

 

 

 Gulf Coast Living has featured this home as one of the top 5 homes in Lee and Collier Counties with the greatest curb appeal.
Impressive from original approach down paver brick drive hugged by royal palms. The oversized parcel is located on the largest lot in popular Shell Harbor Subdivision.  This deep water location features basin views with new lift and dock.  Get right out to the bay in a minite..the open water adventures are endless. Located on a seawall the back yard has been created to reflect the owner's relaxed lifestyle .The pool and spa are surrounded by multi tiers of decking. There is room for guests to enjoy a pool gathering..as a matter of fact the owner has entertained over 100 friends at Holidays. The property has been beautifully maintained with  new exterior paint, and recent additions of 6 royal palms, butterfly trees and citrus, new grass and selective plantings
The 3/ 31/2 bath residence is one of the most photographed home on the island. The interior has also been beautifully maintained with oak floors installed by old world craftsman, fireplace, open kitchen to dining area, all new windows and doors , new stainless steel appliances, 
2 private guest suites, and 450 sq' master retreat with 110 sq' deck for morning coffee. Many many upgrades.
Enjoy close by beach access parking for shell harbor owners. This home could be your memory maker for several generations.

 


WEATHER HAS BEEN:  balmy 75 degrees and sunny. it has been fabulous and every 

realtors best friend. Great for business .

Interest rates still remain low..

 A few properties are being sold as low as 2000 prices

 

e-mail me for your Guide for buying and selling real estate..


have a great week.

glenn

 

 




 



 


Sanibel & Captiva Real Estate Market Weekly Update 1/25 - 2/1

 



Here are a couple of pictures of a fabulous gulf front home I just listed for $2,795,000.


Lots of interest on the island..weather still fabulous here with days sunny in the low 80's.
Looking for a great time to buy..never better..interest rates still low with more mortgage options.
Have  a 
great week!

Glenn


Sales:

Residential

1105 Skiff Pl  $435,000

540 East Rocks Dr $520,000

9127 Mockingbird Dr $530,000

678 East Rocks Dr $543,750

9028 Mockingbird Dr $500,000

5116 Joewood Dr  $1,232,500

4697 Rue Belle Mer  $2,800,000

Vacant Land

978 Main St $100,000

Condo

Heron at the Sanctuary 1A  $475,000

Pointe Santo E36  $830,000

Commercial

414 Lagoon Dr   $415,000




Weekly Update 1/19- 1/25

 

 

 


There is a feeling in the air now everything in real estate is going to be alright for most .

Full time realtors are busy and showing mutliple times per week to buyers once again.

Not all of them are making a purchasing decision while they are down this trip, but when they say they will be back...they are sincere. The Islands look absoutley beacutiful. I have never seen the gulf  waters so blue..the weather has been a balmy 75 degrees this week, and there are lots of folks swimming in the heated pools.

Though there have been a huge amount of pending contracts this month, the closed sales these past 6 days were few.( 15th and 30th prove again to be the big monthly closing dates )

Sandpepple 4A sold for $ 330,000

1311 Sandcastle road     $ 630,000

1105 Skiff Place $435,000

As of 1/25 our office has 30 properties which have gone under contract since the first of the year. Compared to last year we are up around 40% for the same month ( jan ) in 2010 .


OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1/30/11 # 998 Whelk Drive  12-4 ( off Lindgren )



$924,000

Stop in and say hello!


 



 

The Carretta Report 1/19/11

 

 


OPEN HOUSE THIS THUSDAY 1/20/11     9-12 PM  998 Whelk Drive


A Shell Harbor premiere location. Sunrise views down length of seawall canal great room and den enjoy cathedral ceilings. 6 sets of sliders open to elevated pool with paver deck. Master suite 21? long includes reading area. Over sized bedrooms plus den and 2 1/2 bath . Walsh landscaping on over sized corner lot with excellent curb appeal,side entry garage. Private beach parking  $924,000


Something is in the air beside balmy breezes...we all hope it is the beginning of a more positive outlook on island real estate. Though we dont see the prices going up , we do see buyers who feel this is the right year to make their island purchase.

We have almost an even number of condo and homes pending ( around 20  each), and in addition, since my last ?weekly ? Carretta Report have seen an uptick in showings and an impressive number of contingent and pending properties.

Those properties closed since 1/2/11 are:


9312 Kincaid Court        $ 314,000

962 Donax St                 $ 550,000

709 Heather Lane           $ 550,000

767 Birdie View              $ 1,076,200

572 Kinzie Island Court  $ 1,220,000

800 Sandollar                 $ 1,475,000

720 Donax                      $ 849,000

706 Donax                      $ 705,000


Mariner Point      721         $ 270,000

Sanibel Mooring  621         $ 414,000

Lighthouse Point  313        $  475,000

Marina Villas         702        $ 445,000

Point Santo  B-33                640,000

Sunset South  5B                930,000

By the Sea       C-301          1,290,000

Chelsea Place                     $ 2, 648,630



Runnng even once again. Interesting to note, the condos sold were primarily 

residential style condos. Historically, the buyers for the rental condos are here in March and April.

It?s a beautiful day...

Come to:

Thursday

OPEN HOUSE 1/20/11 Sanibel Arms West L-7 ( Gulf View $ 475,000 ) and M4

Sanibel Arms West ( Cute as can be $ 419,000- overlooks pool )

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY- 2294 Wulfert Road - One of the best homes on Sanibel

12-4PM View on my website.


Come by and say hi if you are in town!





Sanibel & Captiva Island Real Estate Market update 1/2/11

Happy New Year everyone!

The last 23 days have been busy so I apologize for not getting the update up in a timely fashion.

There have been 19 closings on Sanibel and Captiva. The mood is mixed. There are some areas of Sanibel and Captiva which seem to have hit bottom, while others may have a bit to go.

The News Press today ( Jan 2, 2011 ) real estate section notes there is hope now in the real estate market here. There have been several phone calls in the past 14 days from buyers who have calculated we are at the bottom and it will never be a better time to buy.

Other buyers are calculating income on condos and with cash offers estimating what their incomes would be on their money..

These are all good signs.

I track properties in the fort myers, Buckingham and alva areas also.  When there used to be acreage  available in the $150,000 - $200,000 range . . . that has virtually dried up and no longer can be found in the entry level . . . Interesting.

Good buys..there are still a few.

Below are pictures of a fabulous, newer ground level home with guest home located in The Sanctuary at Wulfert Point.  It is offered for $1,289,000 - mostly furnished, lake views, a great price!



     



Also - Beachviews Best Buy! Now Listed below $ 650,000 -cant replace anywhere near that number!

  


Have a good week and be back next week!


Sanibel & Captiva Closed Sales

Residential

4516 Bowen Bayou Rd   $545,000

1262 Bay Dr   $800,000

13500 Palmflower Ln  $995,000

829 Pyrula Ave   $1,071,00

885 Limpet Dr  $1,550,000

11410 Dickey Ln  $7,000,000

572 Kinzie Island Ct  $1,220,000


Commercial

1523 Periwinkle Way  $1,485,000

1523 Periwinkle Way  $1,395,000


Condos

Sanibel Siesta #209  $305,000

Sunset Beach Villa  $515,000

Heron at the Sanctuary #3A  $600,000

Sundial #m303  $635,000

Beach Villas  #2532  $720,000

Pointe Santo #D41 $720,000

Captiva Shores #5A $685,000

Compass Point #112  $915,000

Lands End Village #1629  $1,075,000

Sandals #C   $1,635,000

Tantara #301  $2,087,000




Sales report from November 20- Dec 8,2010

2885 Wulfert Road $ 1,350,000

561 Kinzie Island  $ 1,050,000

793 Birdie View $ 1,100,000

3751 Coquina 4612,000

997 Fish  Crow $ 580,000

1073 Skiff $640,000

3965 Coquina  $363,000

721 Cardium $200,000

9345 Saint Kilda Rd $225,000

 

There are some great buys out there...e-mail me for

you. glennc@coconet.com

 

 

on Sanibel and Captiva 11/01/10- 11/15/10

Captiva-

11525 Gore Lane $ 1,620,000

Marina Villa # 904 $ 545,000

Lands End Village # 1602 $ 1,350,000

Sanibel

535 Whitehall ( vacant land ..needs a road )  $ 115,000

# 139 Cottage Colony West- $ 485,000

1025 Periwinkle Way  - ( commercial )  $450,000 (former seashells shop next to our office )

Elections over,....cool evenings...fall definately in the air..beach walking fabulous....come on down to sanibel...you will be glad you did.

a couple of great buys are available for season..e-mail me. glennc@coconet.com or glenncarretta@gmail.com

 

 

Sanibel & Captiva Real Estate Market Update for

Activity on the Islands 

Buyers coming in- I  have received 4 e-mail and one phone call this week from interested buyers coming in for Novemeber to search for propeties.  Sounds like this may end up to be a good year, and next year better..

Sold
143 compass point  $ 842,0001859 ibis Lane $ 469,000
710 Birdie View $880,000
978 Oyster Court  $900,0001232 Isabel  drive $ 1,108,125

Contingent or pending
3965 Coquina Drive  $389,000
1430 Causey Court    $ 549,000
5289 Umbrella Pool  $ 595,000
3745 West Gulf Drive  $5,900,000
446 Lagoon  $ 425,000
232 mariner pointe $599,000

3a heron at the sanctuary $ 649,000

For information on our luxury division go to http://www.sanibelandcaptivaluxuryproperties.com/
Golf Course Home info www.SanibelGolfCourseHomes.com
Sanibel ArmsWesthttp://www.sanibelarmswestcondos.com/
Have a great week!





Sanibel Real Estate Market Update 10/12/10Sales are  up past 10 day  with an impressive list of new  contracts . 

Pending/contingent
  • 4039 West Gulf Drive $ $3495,000
  • 997 Fish Crow Rd       $ 649,000
  • 11525 Gore Lane    $ 1,995,000
  • 16465 Captiva Drive  $ 2,350,000
  • 3745 West Gulf Drive   $ 5,900,000
  • 2001 Roseate Lane $320,000
  • 255 hurricane Lane $ 229,000 ( lot )
  • 108 sanibel siesta $299,000
  • J303 Sundial $429,000
  • Sanibel Arms West L-7  $ 474,000
  • Pointe Santo De Sanibel  E-33  $799,000
  • sanibel Sunset   $ 1,625,000
  • Bayside Villas ( captiva )  $ 295,000
  • 446 Lagoon Drive  $ 425,000

Closed
  • Blue Gulf # 102   $ 945,000
  • Gulf Side Place # 104   $865,000
  • Gulfside Place # 118  $ 1,100,000
For more information on Buying & Selling on Sanibel & Captiva Request Glenn's Guide

Sanibel & Captiva Real Estate Market Update for Week Ending October 1, 2010

Please enter into my Carretta report

 

Sanibel sales year to date  first 3 quarter report

 

 

 

Condo sales

 

1/1/09- 10/01/09  # 64

 

1/1/10- 10/01/10  # 98

 

 

 

Homes

 

1/01/09- 10/01/09  # 111 sold

 

1/01/10- 10/01/10   #101 sold?though 9 sales are pending.

 

 

 

Sales past 2 weeks- 9/14- 9/30/10

 

Half duplex 978 Sandcastle road $ 345,000

 

1409 Albatross Rd.
  $ 400,000

 

 

 

Vacant land

 

3762 Coquina dr $ 240,000

 

1340 Eagle Run Drive
 $150,000

 

 

 

Condos closed

 

Colonnades C49 $ 190,000

 

Tennis place A-26 $240,000

 

Mariner Pointe # 733 $240,000

 

Coquina Beach 5D $ 350,000

 

Sanibel Inn 994 $ 395,000

 

Lands End Village 1657  $ 975,000

 

Lands End Vllage 1656  $ 1,300,000

 

 

 

I have begun a Luxuxury Division of my team

 

Please check it out at http://www.sanibelandcaptivaluxuryproperties.com/   

 


Glenn and team


 

Glenn's New Guide for Buying & Selling Sanibel & Captiva - FREE


Sanibel & Captiva Real Estate Market Update for WeekSeptember 13, 2010


 Comparing closed sales of all categories ( land- homes- condos on sanibel and captiva we seem to be at a point where we are leveling off. I will provide  some beautiful graphs and color charts as soon as i learn my new program.

  I will summarize by noting the last 4 years stats in  closed sales During the first 9 mo, 16 days of the same period . 2007 # 254 2008 # 252 2009 # 213 2010 #245   Though prices are not back to where they were in 2006 we are becoming a more predicable and stable market. Demand is lowering supply which on our  limited inventory community makes a big difference in future sales.
Sales for 9/5/10 - 9/16/10
Homes- closed  1409 Albatross $ 400,000 shop rod $248,000 9312 Kincaid $$329,000 ClosedJ-8 sanibel arms west $385,000 and seller recieved $2,000 credit for closing from buyer sanibel inn $395,000   ContingentTennisplace A-26 $ 265,00 Compass point  #143 $995,000 Blue Gulf 102  ,$1,195,000 Tennis place D-32 $175,000 Tennis Place #A26 $ 265,000

Check out these New Island Community Websites:

www.572KinzieIslandCourt.comwww.SanibelGolfCourseHomes.comwww.SanibelArmsWestCondos.comwww.TarponBeach.com
Have a great week! Glenn

Sanibel & Captiva Real Estate Market Update for Week Ending September 3, 2010


Closings this week were up. 8/27- 9/3


Homes 

523 rabbit Road $ 425,000

1866 Farm Trail $ 460,000

1386 Sandcastle $500,000

498 Surssound $775,000


Condos 

Loggerhead cay  $ 477,000

Sandalfoot 4D3  $541,000

Heron at the Sanctuary $ 550,000

Sanibel island Beach Club $ $585,000

Beach Cottage 1425 $875,000

Gulfside Place # 201  $ 1,500,000


2 lots closed



My new listing at the Santuary!
Its overlooking golf course..but membership is an option.
Priced right at $ 1,289,000 this is in my newly created 
"Best Sellers" Collection. This book was created as 
A coffee table piece for marketing.
For more information on this property go to:
Sanibelgolfcoursehomes.com or my listings on teamsanibel.com





 

First 3 days in Sept our office has 2 contingent condo sales?Interest rates down as low as 3.75%( 5 year fixed ) and  30 year 4.375%. 

 


 



 


Sanibel & Captiva Real Estate Market Update for Week Ending August 27, 2010

Closed Sales:2582 Wulfert Rd    $557,5003987 Coquina Dr  $494,000710 Donax St    $380,0006141 Henderson St $417,000Average List to Sale Ratio was 94%New Glenn's Guide for Buying & Selling Sanibel & Captiva Available. Click here to order you free copy
Have A Great Week!Glenn


Sanibel & Captiva Island Real Estate Market Update

7/22 - 8/9

Great Home . . . Great New Price  $688,500

Beachview?s Best Value-George Parker Remodel in 2006,3/3 + sunny pool overlooking golf course. Huge storage , 3 split plan includes a mother in law suite with privacy. Lots of windows and good sunlight. Vaulted ceiling, everything close to new inside. Color and draperies robb and stucky designer choices. 23? long fabulous eat in kitchen?Approximately 2400 square footage of living?this is the one you want to see..many upgrades- lighting ? electric hurricane shutters-laundry room- big closets- new carpets- colorful gardens! Pride of Ownership


Here are the sales for the past 19 days which have closed.

1105 Skiff Place   $364,000

2582 Wulfert Rd    $557,500

303 Palm Lake Dr   $550,000

Pointe Santo C-4   $399,000

Sundial T304   $599,000

Heron at the Sanctuary  $590,000

Sunset Beach Villas on Captiva  $840,000

Interesting to see more contingent sales now directly corresponding to the oil fix timeline, so the next few weeks should see increase in amount of sales.

Hope you are all having a great summer as I am.

It is beautiful down here each season..but there is something special about the evenings here after the rain..

Best to you!

Glenn

 



 

Market update for

7/14-7/21
slow summer ...lazy days... calls coming in looking for information on properties..but buyers coming in closer to fall.
closed sales this week:
1047 Blue Heron Dr.  510k
sunset south 4 D 615k
sundial r204 $640k

A PAY ATTENTION PRICE!
Just reduced home in kinzie island which is 5/5 plus pool on canal
beach cabana..f/p private elevator..amazing home NOW $1,650,000.

 

Have a great week!

-Glenn

 

Weather is fabulous with bright blue skies and a little balmy breeze..

Beaches are clean !

sales brisk for a summer week.

Kinzie island Villa A $ 1,850,000 . Sold before it hit mls.

4 bedroom east end with best views on the island.

A canal home on Kings crown- $1,300,000- that sold before it hit the

open mls market also...

8995 Mockingbird- $ 525,000

5735 PIne Tree Drive $ 920,000

 

vacant land on West Gulf Drive ( 4318 West Gulf )  $ 600,000

F5 Spanish cay  $330,00

sundial  J204 $ 515,000

Sanibel Surfside   # 127

Have a great week

 

 

 

Happy July 4th. ..It has been hot with some rain in the afternoons.Its our hottest time of year..it did not put any damper on the amount of visitors to the island though..compared to inland florida we are "cool" and this past weekend sanibel arms west was at 100% capacity, while it seemed to me as i drove by other condominiums near by ( sandalfoot and sanibel arms ) enjoyed 50%- 75% capacity.

The annual parade was a big success and a local rental agency donated 15k to pay for the Dunes fireworks so that was a go. Rebecca went with her kids....waiting to hear her report today.

Recent closings were: Homes

2401 Shop Road $ 190,000

1245 Anhinga         $ 475,000

721 Durion              $525,000

1329 Eagle Run Drive $945,000

2723 Coconut Drive  $ 1,000,000

1765 Venus Dr.  $ 1,350,000

16183 Captiva Drive  $2,500,000

4767 Tradewinds $1,295,000

 

Condos closed

sandpebble 3d $325,000

Lighthouse Point 123 $ 486.000

Sundial 1204 $ 515,000

Kings Crown 108 525,000

Gulf Beach 106  $660,000

Looking at those numbers...with interest rates down to an all time low..( under 4% with adjustable rate ), there has never been a better time to make sanibel your home, second home , or investment property.!

Have a great week!

Glenn

 

it's Tuesday 6/22/10

Historically the past 10 days are the island's slowest sales period and this year no exception.

from 6/12- 61/22 the Island had 8 closings..half in cash.

they were:

2401 Shop Rd. $190,000

848 Limpet Dr. $1,062,000

11312 Eagle Run   ( lot in beachview ) $ 210,000

Captiva Estate Gulf Front lot 16250 Captiva Drive $ 2.800,000

Sandpebble 3D  $325,000

Loggerhead # 331 $350,000

Coquina Beach 1B  $410,000

*** More vacationers are here than last year...several of the condos were booked last week. Amazing for JUne.

The beaches are lovely and the afternoon rain cools off the sand for good evening walks.

Have a wonderful week..and be back next week.

Glenn

 

Sales activity and quick check of market conditions 6/12/10

Good day! It Sunday morn and time to check the real estate market conditions and sales. These sales have been from 6/01/10- 6/12/10

Homes-

513 Rabbit Road  $425,000

1627 Sandcastle rd  $420,000 ( Duplex )

682 Sea Oats  Dr.  $482,500- ( no room for a pool )

9091 Mockingbird Dr.   $ 515,000

6016 White Heron  $860,000

2287 Starfish Lane ( butterknife )  $999,000

1870  Woodring Rd.  $ $1,950,000

Vacant Land

9023 Mockingbird $310,000

1326 Seaspray Lane  $480,000

Condos closed

spanish cay  E-3  $295,000

Sanibel Moorings 642  $385,000

Coquina Beach 1 B  $410,000

Compass Point 211 $445,000

Pointe Santo D-37  $675,000

Beach Villas  gulf front $ 780,000

Comparing condo sales in 2009 vs 2010 for the same 5 1/2 months

1/1/09- 6/12/09

more than 2x the amount of condos have closed this year to date.33 in 09 vs 69 in 2010

Home sale  # 58 homes sold on sanibel vs 72  in 2010

Captiva has seen a decrease in sales from 10 in 2009 to 5 in 2010

Lot sales are about even at 14 in 2009 and 13 in 2010.

Though the list to sale ratio continues to run in the 94- 95% range, one of a kind properties are selling for full price. ( as in mockingbird drive lot ).

The beaches are full. Sanibel arms west is 100% occupied right now.

There are some great buying opportunities such as:

Sanibel arms west units which begin at $ 439,000 and have strong rentals

with only 11% rental commission..interest rates low 5.5% and

occupancy on the rise...( some units doing 36k )....

Tarpon Beach gulf front top floor unit with vaulted ceilings $ 719,000.

covered parking ..western views...must see this place its great..

I wish you all a great week- thanks for checking my blog..

Glenn

 

Sales activity may 20- June 1

1282 parview drive $585,000

653 East Rocks $667,000

1006 Spanish Laurl Ln. $650,000

509 lagoon  $660,000 1419 Albatross $725,000

1314 Albatross $725,000

1314 par View $1020000

1356 Eagle Run Drive $1,200,000

 

vacant land closing

1316 par View Drive $320,000

 Condos sold past 10 days

sanibel arms A5  $300,000 2/1 - across street from gulf )

Sanibel Arms B5 $275,000 ( one bedroom )

Donax Village 18  $325,000

Seawind A101  $450,000

Signal Inn 11  $467,500

Sanibel Arms $ 470,000

Heron at the Sactuary

Busy weekend on island..alot of condos were 100% booked.

beaches beautiful and we now enter our warmest month- june..

have a good week and be back next week..

glenn

Sales May 10- May 20

6126 Castaways Lane $535,000

1836 long point ln $ 620,000

526 N. Yachtsman $630,000

682 Pyrula $1,200,000

11520 Andy Ross Lane 1,450,000

4709 Rue belle Mer $ 2,000,000

4099West Gulf Drive  $3,275,000

Condos closed during this 10 day period

sanibel arms one bedroom $275,000

seashells of sanibel # 25  $309,000

Donzx Village # 14 $ 325,000

Mariner Pointe 631 # 475,000

Sunward of Sanibel 102 $ 740,000

Compass Point $ 850,000

Chelsea Place # 1 $ 1,700,000

keep in  mind the above transactions would have gone under contract

approximately 30-60 days ago ( or mid - late March ..our busiest time.)

It is sunny and lovely here...going to Jerrys for a late afternoon Salad..

Have a good week.

Sanibel is monitoring the oil situation of course. Historically if anyone can deal with issues it the Sanibel Govt. .

Best!

Glenn

 

 

April 27 - May 10

Closed sales:
736 Durion Ct - $539,000
4249 Old Banyon Way  $552,000
590 Piedmont Rd     $525,000
320 East Gulf Dr     $662,500
200 Robinwood Cir  $1,099,000
4689 Rue Belle Mer    $1,680,000
Sundial S401     $574,000
Sandpiper Beach    $595,000
Compass Point 241    $542,000
Sanctuary Golf Village  4  $685,000
Pine Cove  C       $700,000
Sunset Captiva 204    $11200,000
Pointe Santo E47      $1,350,000
High Tide B302      $1,680,000


Interest rates continue to hold at all time low rates
weather has been a balmy . . . still cool in the
mornings..lots of sun by noon.

Have a great week!

-Glenn

April 15- april 27

Busy

Homes took center stage for the last part of april.  There were 5 closed sales this period with s/l ratio the highest in a long time ..98%..the average days on market were # 179. This indicates to me we are at our bottom and sellers were realistic and buyers fortunate.

new sales of homes which went contingent, but not yet closed were # 8.

Condos  which were closed were # 3 their average l/s ratio was 85% and it took an average of 1 year to sell them.

Condos did however see #9 condos go contingent during this period ..the prices

range was 299- 749k.

cash flows- more owners are using vrbo to increase their cash flows and with the interest rates down, 30% required as a down payment..with a little work..we are actually seeing for the first time since the early 80's a possibility of a break even.,...( do i dare say positive cash flow ) on  a $400,000 gulf side of the street 2/2 T his means at 5.25% interest and the owner helping his rental company ( 10 % referral instead of 20% )..it is possible with work on the owners part to see an income of 10% of the purchase price. At long last ...My picks are sanibel arms west and Loggerhead...

Good buys-  If i was ever in the market for a gulf or bay front this would be my year to make a move..there are a couple of amazing places with wide open bay front views with docks under 2.6...Gulf front west gulf drive begins in the 3.5 range.

under contract last weekend were a gulf ridge gulf front listed near 5 Million.

have a good week...weather here is 83 degrees today and sunny..waves were beautiful this morning on my morning walk...lots of shells...few people...east end is paradise.

take care and good thoughts-

glenn

April 1-15 

All categories of properties

New listings # 21

Contingent sales # 13

Closed sales #22

Home stats:

Residential homes sold this month had a average of 94% l/sale ratio.

that means ..the properties selling are the properties priced right as historically our l/s ratio has run between 94-96% in the past decade.

the average days on market were 173 average price sold the first 15 days were $668,000

Condominium stats:

average price $510,000

average days on market 447

List to sale ratio 90%

condo sales outsold home sales this month so far over 2:1, but price obviously was a factor in buyer motivation.

next month will be very interesting ..price stats will be up significantely

as there are many high end homes and condos under contract.

Have a good week-

glenn

March Stats are in

 6 lot sales - including a Captiva Gulf front lot for $3 Million +

17 homes newly under contract (1/2  for cash) . . . West Gulf drive home under $4 Million now under contract

29 - 1 & 2 bedroom condos newly under contract.

 3 bedroom condos  under contract are:

 Gulf side Place $1,9999
Pointe Santo $1,399,000
Somerset at the Reef 1.2

Check back with us next week for more updates!

Best,

Glenn

Good Market News march 2010

February this year was the beginning of our market stabilizing.

We have all been waiting patiently for the market to rebound and though sales of

homes have increased in volumn 45% as compared to the same period in 2009, the big surprise has been the rebound in sales acitivity in the condo market.

Sanibel and Captiva have seen a 60% increase in the amount of condo activity the first 83 days of 2010 as compared with last year's dismal sales reports for the same period.  Our office has seen our best month ever reaching 30 sales as of 3/23 and we have 8 days to go for our final count!  We are hopefull and relieved...the gloom seems to be over.

However, I dont see a rapid increase in the sales prices.  That will take time.  A normal pattern reminiscent of the sales on the island in the 80's nd 90's will again occur.  Buying on the Island was a life choice 30 years ago and it is once again the new motivation. 

We will enjoy a communtiy of owners who live here a majority of the year who are involved in making the communtiy a better place to live and enjoy family.

Price appreciation will be slow and steady...not volcanic as it was since 2003.  Appreciation will once again be defined as " a deep appreciation of the Island" Owners will appreciate their memories and appreciate the founding fathers and mothers of the island who fought the county to preserve the Island in the 70's.As our inventory of properties is reduced, we will be back to the pace of 1-3%appreciation once again. 

 With steady growth comes a new buyer profile. The Number 1 goal of the buyer of 2010 is to improve their own life story.   Maybe that is what value is all about.

app

 

 

 

 

 

Sales activity 3/10- 3/19

Sundial S 401 under contract $574,000

Sanibel Surfside unit # 235 $690,000

2 commerical properties under contract:

the shell shop at 1025 Periwinkle way $749k

2365 Periwinkle way  $800,000

new pendings - homes

15017 Binder Drive

2287 Butterknife  $999,000

Vacant Land

413 Tiree  $299,900

629 lake urex circle  $ 329,000

Not as busy as we would like. Fort Myers/ Bonita had several 4+ miilion sales for luxury homes.. However, .still an abundant short sales contingent as well as low end homes selling..condos...begin as low as 40k in fort myers....

Interest rates remain low, some condos have reduced, and there are adjusted home prices ...a good time to begin a sanibel life style.

have a good week...

glenn

Sales & Activity for  3/1/10 - 3/8/10

Closed Sales:

493 Lake Murex Cir   $557,500
759 Sand Dollar Dr   $700,000
819 Tulip Ln    $1,300,000

Pending Sales:
250 Palm Lake Dr  $599,000
2275 Starfish Ln    $899,900
4207 Gulf Pines Dr $979,000
3212 Twin Lakes Ln (vacant land) $419,900
5383 Shearwater Ln  (vacant land) $595,000

New March Newsletter available email or call us to request yours!

 

Sales and activy for past 10 days Feb 21- March 1

1409 Causy Court $ 447,000

748 Rabbit Road $ 480,000

4654 Rue Bayou  $ 479,000

3731 Agate Court $ 680,000

6014 White Heron Lane  $1,150,000

Sanctuary Golf Villas $ 450,000

Sunset Beach Villas $ 675,000

Lighthouse point ( bay front ) # 226 $ 715,000

Pointe Santo A36  $ 915,000

Pending and contingent ...not yet closed..this is their asking price.

16298 Captiva Drive $ 3,650,000

beachcomber # C102  $ 1,495,000

Sandpebble 2E  $ 349,000

4215 Old Banyon Drive $650,000

sanibel inn $499,000

seawind # 107  $ 499,000

sanibel inn 3513  $559,000

simset spitj 3C $ 649,000

Sandpointe # 215   $ 659,000

!!!!!!!Sales for first 2 months on Island are as follows:

Condo sals up 14%

home sales activity up 24%...more info ..e-mail me for 3/1/10 newsletter!

Sales and the weather----

first ...weather..if you are up North today..yes the 18th of Feb is the first warm day ( over 70 degrees )..we have had on island in a long time...How long can I wear jeans and my one sweater...thank goodness it has changed back to near normal today.

new sales were equally divided between homes ( #8 ), and Condos ( # 8 ) since the 4th of Feb. We are getting the " feeling in the air " that we have bottomed out and alot of the showings and sales in the past 2 weeks were with lower end properties ..and now they are running  short.    New pending sales are:

753 Cardium ( duplex ) $399k- ( short sale )

470 Lake Murex Circle   $449,000

1574 Sandcastle              $ 559,000

1838 Long Point Lane     $ 649,000

6192 Henderson               $ 649,000

1554 Sandcstle                 $995,000

1842 Woodring                 $2,599,000

Donax Village #7                $ 350,000

Sanctuary Golf Village        $450,000

Sanibel Inn                          $495,000

Sunset South  3A                 $ 507,000

Mariner Pointe  321              $ 509,000

Sunset Beach Villas             $ 649,000

Sanctuary Golf Villages        $749,000

oceans Reach 2D3                 $ 875,000    

1/24/10- 2/4/10

Its cold and rainy up North..We have sun which we love to share:

Sales activity this period :

Homes:

1582 Sandcastle road $625,000

1501 Sandcastle road $ 624,900

3731 Agate Court  $799,000

11535 captiva Lane $999,999

16238 Captiva Driove $5,190.000

Condos

433 Loggerhead Cay $477,000

Pointe Santo C-22 $599,000

Lighthouse Point 226 $ 759.957

Sunset Captiva Condo 204  $ 1,200,000

These are the prices the properties were asking...in 30-45 days we will announce what the selling price was when closed.

thanks and have a great week!

Glenn

  

Open houses this week 1/20- 1/27 saw increase in interest and questions. The real estate market here on the island as well as fort myers in certain areas seem to have bottomed out.  Select residential areas in fort myers and value markets on sanibel are actually hot and turning the corner a little bit to I may add...not really quite a seller's market in those areas...but a seller advantage in those areas...

1/10/10-1/20/10

A busy week.

Gulf front home went under contract 4039 West Gulf Dr. asking price$ 3,495,000!

Gulf front condo at Point santo ..were asking $ 999,000

Sandpiper Beach #206  $ 629,000

Contingent condos:

seashells 3d $269k

Collanaades C11 $195,000

Tennis Villa $280,000

Bayside villa $ 295,000

lighthouse Point 123 $ 510,000

Villa Sanibel $539,000

HOmes under contract ..not yet closed ..this is their asking price

961 Sandcastle rd $ 525,000

759 Sand dollar dr  $768,000

819 Birdie View $1,145,000

493 Lake Murex Cir  $587,000

250 Palm Lake Drive  $ 599,000

2449 harbour Lane $999,000

2 Lots closed at Beachview

1287 par View $ 199,000

819 Pyrula $360,000

Notable homes closed.

9067 Mockingbird $575,00

682 Kinzie Island Ct. $1,387,500

561 Lighthouse Way  $1,400,000

A quick start to the New Year with the following sales pending or

contingent  from 1/1/10- 1/11/10

9067 Mockingbird $649,000

819 Birdie View $ 1,145,000

6014 White Heron $ 1,295,000

561 Lighthouse Way  $ 1,695,000

1409 Causey Ct. $ 499,000

748 Rabbit  $ 539,000

493 lake Murex Circle $ 587,500

284 Ferry lanidng Dr.  $895,000

520 N. Yachtsman $995,000

Condos

Blind Pass C101 $398,500

Island Beach Club $ $ 449,000

bayside Villa $295,000

Blind Pass F-111 $459,555

Lighthouse Point $ 510,000

Villa Sanibel 2H $539,000

Trends and growth for 2010 - Happy New Year!

The true beauty of Sanibel is that it is one of those places that is familar. It doesnt surprise you. It's not ordinary,but it stays the same. Visitors can come back and know what they are coming back to. Locals also enjoy the expected, not the unexpected. It is an enviornment which works and continues to evolve but keeps it sameness and draws a constant tranquil bath.

Homes- great year to purchase- Interest rates are at a 60 year low, and we are at the bottom...Though not expected to make a sharp V turn upward..we made it to the bottom and are now resting for awhile..We are hearing some good stories from some of our Mid- Western customers that home sales are up and some buyers are getting ready to move down. It's the domino effect.

Condominiums- Now more than ever if you own a condominium or are thinking of a purchase it is important to be involved with marketing your property..it can mean 7-$10,000 more income per year. Go to Craig's List, Go to VRBO- join

* This is a summary of page # 21 Trends and Growth " Glenn's Guide" which is in print now and will be available 2010 edition by Jan 30th. E-mail me for  a  77 page copy.

Dec 28- jan 2-

 there are less bike riders now and the sidewalks are near-clear at 8 P.M.

When a week ago, it was packed with families having fun and getting some exercise day and night in the warm sun. Though it is a cool 60 degrees here it gives us all a chance to wear Aunties Sweater she knit us a few Birthdays ago....daytime high close to 68 degrees about 60 degrees warmer than Chicago.

Showing activity brisk this week- will see what turns into sales. Closed the last week of 2009 were:

Homes # 546 East Rocks $540,000

1149 Paper Fig  ( Canal frontage )  $ 1.700,000

4115 West Gulf Drive- tiny cottage on nice lot $ 2,000,000.

Condos

Blind Pass C206 $ 350,000

Kings Crown # 315  $ 730,000

have a very happy new year!

Glenn

Dec 14 - Dec 28

Closed Sales:

1417 Sandpiper Cir   $340,000

996 Greenwood ct $380,000

934 Cormorant Cir   $483,000

591 Boulder Dr  $510,000

1100 White Ibis Dr  $625,000

16706 Captiva Dr  $4,143,750

Lighthouse Pt #221 $400,000

Pine Cove #304 $900,000

By the Sea #301  $1,219,000

Happy New Year! 

-Glenn

Dec 4- Dec 13

New sales

  Junonia 203 $ 999,999

Captiva Shores 7a 999,500

Kings Crown 799,000

16706 Captiva Drive $ 4,750,000

546 East Rocks                $599,000

366 lake Murex Blvd.  $579,000

480 Peachtree- sold over 400k a foreclosure..there were 8 offers..needed work.

sunny and wonderful today..80 degrees ...walked a mile on the beach with my dog maggie may..

have a great sunday and if you are in town..stop by my open house at sanibel arms west.

M1- $ 427,000.

These sales are through all of mls...a few of my friends thought they were all mine...no..I wish..but no.

glenn

Novmber 14- November 21, 2009
It was a great week..busy sales ..here they are:

22 pending or contingent

Homes Now Pending and Contingent
1417 Sandpiper Circle  $ 385,000
1859 Farm Trail  $ 568,000
4339 Gulf Pines   $ 595,000
759 Sand dollar   $768,000
821 Lindgren       $995,000
1550 Angel Dr. $ 999,000
2521 Tropical Way Ct.  $ 1,495,000
1149 paper Fig                 $ 1,995,000
4115 West Gulf Drive       $ 2,795,000
11551 Wightman Lane     4 3,495,000

996 Greenwood Ct.  $ 456,000
1100 White Ibis           $ 685,000
509 Lagoon                  $ 725,000
682 Kinzie Island         $1,495,000

Commerical
1101 Periwinkle Way

Condos

A1 Sanibel Arms   $374,000
9A Sunset South $389,983
B-104  Sanddollar $999,000
7A Captiva Shores   $999,500
304 Pine Cove $ 1,200,000
330A Island Beach Club  $449,000


Weather still cool - windows open- no air..beach sunrises have been fabulous-
sunsets always good too.
Tarpon Beach got new living room furniture...place looks amazing..
gulf front vaulted ceiling.dogs0k for owners..
Price is a very fair $Mid $700's.
unit 110
Lots of showings at sanibel arms west this week.
one offer, and one thinking about M1....
The gulf front unit F2 has an income in excess of $50,0000
have a wonderful week-
glenn






New Pendings past 8 days!      Asking Price
591 Boulder Drive                   $
549,000
4339 Gulf pines Drive             $595,000
1550 Angel Drive                     $ 999,000
Sanibel Arms West A1            $415,500
lighthouse point                      $429,000
Sanibel Moorings # 1522         $ 400,00  firm ( canal side )
2 lots went under contract.
( par view and farm trail )

It's a beautiful Sunday and temperature 78 degrees.just spoke to my sister in colorado and she was about to go out and shovel snow..
If you would like more information on sanibel or captiva islands ..e-mail me..If you have never been here before..check out my videos on line...if you would like to come this winter let me know and I will recommend a few places to stay which would fit your needs.

Take care and good day!
Glenn



Oct 30- Nov 6

It's a great day on sanibel-

This is the first day the wind is cool and no a/c needed! The wind is blowing the curtains..
increased showing of my listiings and increased interest.
 Closed sales this week include:

169 southwinds drive $ 585,000
1095 S. yachtsman dr   $ 755,000
691 Cardium st.  $880,000
1503 angel drive $905,000
2755 Wulfert rd    $880,000
Tennis place E23  $275,000
sanibel arms west k-7  $ $498,500
sanibel sunset 101   $ 1,150,000

Contingent condos
Moonshadows 1A  $899,000
West shore unit #2  $1,795,000
Contingent homes

366 lake Murex blvd $579,000
9037 Mockingbird $644,000
1245 Par View  $869,000





Oct 22- Oct 30
Closings
# 566 South Yachtsman $800,000
691 Cardium st.  $880.000
Lighthouse Point # 227 $ 641,500

Contingent/pending

By the sea # 301  $ 1,219,000
934 Comorant Circle  $ 549,000
2521 Tropical Way Ct.  $ 1,495,000
Sanibel Arms West L-3
* noted at mls meeting thursday..
gulf front sandalfoot is now under contract..asking price was $ 795,000

Showings have picked up ..though traffic on island still seems like off season..I believe this weekend coming up all that will change..have a really good week.
glenn


Oct 15- Oct22
New and exciting listings!
                              Great new near beach listing $ 549,000-  4/3 pool- 4 homes to beach
591 Bouder drive
534 Piedmont Road- 3/2 1/2  courtyard home mint $ 439,000- coming soon...3/4 mile to beach

This was a busy week for condos
under contract were:
sanibel sunset $ 1,295,000
Oceans reach 3d4 $915,500
Blind Pass 389,000
Breakers west $ 499,000
Loggerhead Cay 274 $589,000

Homes contingent this week
537 Lake Murex Circle $795,000
6012 White Heron $995,000
689 East rocks drive $665,000
2521 Tropical way ct.  $ 1,495,000

Lot
1813 Farm Trail $ 289,000

  
On the shore this morning I watched 2 small boats of fisherman throw their nets.
It was still dark, and their figures were highlighted by the lights from the east of fort myers beach. I wondered if they caught anything..
My dog made me run..the sun was rising.... ( gosh..this sounds like a Movie plot )
Have a great week.
Glenn



Oct 6- Oct 14

Hearing about 9 degree weather from my family in montana it is hard to believe we are on the same planet..here on the islands we are at 93 degrees and longing for 88 degrees..
We do have a promise of a cool front coming in this coming Sunday which should make Oct 20th the day we will begin our fall weather.

Beach walks- My  mid- Island beach walks are becoming more populated. I saw 3 people this morning at 6:45  along with a friendly dog, a crab and a sun glow. The sun was a brilliant orange and I still gasp when I reach the end of the walkway and reach sand and look to my left..

Real Estate news and sales

closed sales this week
1376 Jamacia Dr.  $392,000
1153 Sabal St.        $440,000
4389 Gulf Pines Drive  $450,000
all were 2/2 homes

611 N. Yachtsman 3/2 $645,000


Contingent sales
beach Villa 2/2 unit # 2428  $650,000
Seabreeze 1253 $ 1,695,000

I am going to make sunset tonight so have to run. Each day is a gift on sanibel, I try to appreciate it entirely.
Have a good week-
Glenn






  Oct 1- Oct  6 ,2009

Home closings:

9476 Balsa Ct. $445,000-  l/sale ratio 100%
9417 Kava Ct. $487,000   //s ratio           91%
1380 Jamaica Drive  $550,000  list/sale ratio 91%
1932 Woodring ( Bay view ) $ 1,325,000
Closed condos
Bayside Villa   # 5307    $535,000 l/s 100%
Sanctuary Golf Villages unit # 3  $575,000
Mariner Pointe # 1011 $406,000
Contingent homes
691 Cardium St. $989,000

Contingentcondos
Tennis Villa  3122
2 Beach Villas 2428, and 2537

Season is coming....Our location is so wonderful here at 1019 Periwinkle Way...we have had several walk-in prospects this week resulting in showing properties.
 Interest rates remain very low and the mood is  of " great anticipation"...we expect a good season . See you next week
From my window looking out over bouganvilla and palms...all looks good from here. I am very lucky.

glenn



Sept 23- Sept 30

Pending and contingent properties this week were:
1684 Bunting Lane listed at $459,000 ( 2/2)
1058 fish Crow Rd.  $499,000
Beach Villas $650,000
Shell Island Beach Club  $ 725,000
Out Team is preparing our marketing program for the season. If you are interested in speaking with us regarding our marketing, please e-mail me or phone to discuss how we can help you succeed. ( glennc@coconet.com).  If you are a buyer and thinking now is the time to purchase why not work with glenn..(.over 28 years of Island Real Estate Sales experience)...I know the aswers to your questions. Direct line 239-395-3100.
Weather- expect a break this week with cooler weather coming in.. Beaches are pretty now
and there are no people on the beach for sunset or sunrise....can you imagine anything more wonderful than a deserted beach...we are very very fortunate.

Have a good week!
Glenn


Sept 13-Sept 23

Closed homes
438
Lake Murex Circle $379,000
4221 Old Banyon Way  $550,000
1027 Kings Crown Dr. $635,000

Closed condominums
Compass Point $450,000
Beach Villas $595,000

9 Contingent homes
1376 Jamica Dr. 
$419,000
9428 Moonlight  $ 469,000
1153 Sabal St.     $ 475,000









Pending or contingent new this week
5786 Sanibel- Captiva Road $578,000
9417 Kava Court                    $499,000
1501 Sandcastle Rd               $749,000
537 Lake Murex Cir                $795,000
Seabreeze at Sout Seas Plantation  $ 1,995,000
Year to date sales on Sanibel:
All condo 
175,000- $ 3,200,000 # 64.  Average price $705,000
All homes 
$335,000- $3,900,000 # 113  Average price $ 790,000
Looking for a rental condominium for 09/2010 e-mail me
I have friends, clients and knowledge about all Island condos
glennc@coconet.com
In spite of the  Summer visitors down in most of Lee and Collier Counties..Sanibel has seen a rise this Summer...Proving we are unique
once more!
Summer sunsets come in different shades of pink ...Walking West Gulf Drive Beaches last night I just thought How lucky I am.
Have a good week-
Take Care-
Glenn5786 Sanibel- Captiva Road $578,0009417 Kava Court                    $499,0001501 Sandcastle Rd               $749,000537 Lake Murex Cir                $795,000Seabreeze at Sout Seas Plantation  $ 1,995,000175,000- $ 3,200,000 # 64.  Average price $705,000 $335,000- $3,900,000 # 113  Average price $ 790,000Looking for a rental condominium for 09/2010 e-mail meI have friends, clients and knowledge about all Island condosglennc@coconet.comIn spite of the  Summer visitors down in most of Lee and Collier Counties..Sanibel has seen a rise this Summer...Proving we are uniqueonce more!Summer sunsets come in different shades of pink ...Walking West Gulf Drive Beaches last night I just thought How lucky I am.Have a good week-Take Care-GlennAug 15- Aug 21 week1564 Wilton Lane $ 357,500519 Kinzie Island Ct. $ 1,080,0003835 West Gulf Drive $ $ 2,300,0005786 Sanibel- Captiva Road $578,0009417 Kava Court                    $499,0001501 Sandcastle Rd               $749,000537 Lake Murex Cir                $795,000Seabreeze at Sout Seas Plantation  $ 1,995,000175,000- $ 3,200,000 # 64.  Average price $705,000 $335,000- $3,900,000 # 113  Average price $ 790,000Looking for a rental condominium for 09/2010 e-mail meI have friends, clients and knowledge about all Island condosglennc@coconet.comIn spite of the  Summer visitors down in most of Lee and Collier Counties..Sanibel has seen a rise this Summer...Proving we are uniqueonce more!Summer sunsets come in different shades of pink ...Walking West Gulf Drive Beaches last night I just thought How lucky I am.Have a good week-Take Care-Glenn

5786 Sanibel- Captiva Road $578,0009417 Kava Court                    $499,0001501 Sandcastle Rd               $749,000537 Lake Murex Cir                $795,000Seabreeze at Sout Seas Plantation  $ 1,995,000175,000- $ 3,200,000 # 64.  Average price $705,000 $335,000- $3,900,000 # 113  Average price $ 790,000Looking for a rental condominium for 09/2010 e-mail meI have friends, clients and knowledge about all Island condosglennc@coconet.comIn spite of the  Summer visitors down in most of Lee and Collier Counties..Sanibel has seen a rise this Summer...Proving we are uniqueonce more!Summer sunsets come in different shades of pink ...Walking West Gulf Drive Beaches last night I just thought How lucky I am.Have a good week-Take Care-GlennAug 15- Aug 21 week1564 Wilton Lane $ 357,500519 Kinzie Island Ct. $ 1,080,0003835 West Gulf Drive $ $ 2,300,0005786 Sanibel- Captiva Road $578,0009417 Kava Court                    $499,0001501 Sandcastle Rd               $749,000537 Lake Murex Cir                $795,000Seabreeze at Sout Seas Plantation  $ 1,995,000175,000- $ 3,200,000 # 64.  Average price $705,000 $335,000- $3,900,000 # 113  Average price $ 790,000Looking for a rental condominium for 09/2010 e-mail meI have friends, clients and knowledge about all Island condosglennc@coconet.comIn spite of the  Summer visitors down in most of Lee and Collier Counties..Sanibel has seen a rise this Summer...Proving we are uniqueonce more!Summer sunsets come in different shades of pink ...Walking West Gulf Drive Beaches last night I just thought How lucky I am.Have a good week-Take Care-Glenn

 

5786 Sanibel- Captiva Road $578,0009417 Kava Court                    $499,0001501 Sandcastle Rd               $749,000537 Lake Murex Cir                $795,000Seabreeze at Sout Seas Plantation  $ 1,995,000175,000- $ 3,200,000 # 64.  Average price $705,000 $335,000- $3,900,000 # 113  Average price $ 790,000Looking for a rental condominium for 09/2010 e-mail meI have friends, clients and knowledge about all Island condosglennc@coconet.comIn spite of the  Summer visitors down in most of Lee and Collier Counties..Sanibel has seen a rise this Summer...Proving we are uniqueonce more!Summer sunsets come in different shades of pink ...Walking West Gulf Drive Beaches last night I just thought How lucky I am.Have a good week-Take Care-GlennAug 15- Aug 21 week1564 Wilton Lane $ 357,500519 Kinzie Island Ct. $ 1,080,0003835 West Gulf Drive $ $ 2,300,0005786 Sanibel- Captiva Road $578,0009417 Kava Court                    $499,0001501 Sandcastle Rd               $749,000537 Lake Murex Cir                $795,000Seabreeze at Sout Seas Plantation  $ 1,995,000175,000- $ 3,200,000 # 64.  Average price $705,000 $335,000- $3,900,000 # 113  Average price $ 790,000Looking for a rental condominium for 09/2010 e-mail meI have friends, clients and knowledge about all Island condosglennc@coconet.comIn spite of the  Summer visitors down in most of Lee and Collier Counties..Sanibel has seen a rise this Summer...Proving we are uniqueonce more!Summer sunsets come in different shades of pink ...Walking West Gulf Drive Beaches last night I just thought How lucky I am.Have a good week-Take Care-Glenn

 

Aug 15- Aug 21 week1564 Wilton Lane $ 357,500519 Kinzie Island Ct. $ 1,080,0003835 West Gulf Drive $ $ 2,300,0005786 Sanibel- Captiva Road $578,0009417 Kava Court                    $499,0001501 Sandcastle Rd               $749,000537 Lake Murex Cir                $795,000Seabreeze at Sout Seas Plantation  $ 1,995,000175,000- $ 3,200,000 # 64.  Average price $705,000 $335,000- $3,900,000 # 113  Average price $ 790,000Looking for a rental condominium for 09/2010 e-mail meI have friends, clients and knowledge about all Island condosglennc@coconet.comIn spite of the  Summer visitors down in most of Lee and Collier Counties..Sanibel has seen a rise this Summer...Proving we are uniqueonce more!Summer sunsets come in different shades of pink ...Walking West Gulf Drive Beaches last night I just thought How lucky I am.Have a good week-Take Care-Glenn