Introduction
Sanibel and Captiva Islands - Exotic Tropical Paradises

Sanibel and Captiva Islands offer exotic tropical wildlife, pristine white sand beaches and uninhabited islands.  A lifestyle that is great for rearing children, enjoying retirement, or starting a new business. 

 

Outstanding shelling and a deep concern to preserve the island environment have positioned Sanibel as a jewel on the Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida. Art galleries, theatres, upscale resorts and restaurants dot this island getaway.


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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 260
Population Density 131 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 132
Male Population 128
Median Age 55.71 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 109%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COLLEGE
Distance to SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COLLEGE 21 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY
Distance to FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY 27 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 147
Family Households 92
Average Family Size 2.14
Average Household Income $184,217
Median Household Income $88,570
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 109%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 100%. A value of 200% represents twice as much risk while a value of 50% represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 82%
Total Crime Risk (County) 98%
Personal Crime Risk (County) 115%
Murder Risk (County) 78%
Rape Risk (County) 128%
Robbery Risk 82%
Assault Risk (County) 100%
Property Risk (County) 98%
Burglary Risk (County) 101%
Larceny Risk (County) 89%
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 101%

Environment

Average July High Temperature 91.9° F
Average January Low Temperature 52.1° F
Annual Precipitation 49.68 inches
Air Pollution Index 81% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 6%
Nearest Airport SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTL
Distance to SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTL 28 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team GULF COAST RED SOX (R)
Distance to GULF COAST RED SOX (R) 22 Miles

  
  School Information
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  Neighborhood Establishments

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BANKSWACHOVIA BANK14812 CAPTIVA DR SW CAPTIVA, FL 33924
CHURCHESCHAPEL BY THE SEA-CAPTIVA11580 CHAPIN LN CAPTIVA, FL 33924



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

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 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
3392432$1,162,500$1,920,203
Displaying 1-10 of 53 in Luxury $1M+ range
Custom built for the owners,this architectural Gem designed by a well known nationally acclaimed home designer offers a sophisticated but casual Island lifestyle all the while allowing the utmost in privacy and entertaining capabilities.This Luxury Captiva Island Residence with picture framed panoramic beach and water views like no other boasts over 12,000 sq ft of living and features seven bedroom En-suites,sweeping multi-level balconies,floor to ceiling windows,theater room,a family fun room'' that includes Arcade,Fitness and Billiard areas,an unbelievable kitchen,a multi level terraced pool,spa, waterfall and entertainment area,tropical lush landscaping and more. A unique residence located on Captiva's Gold Coast is truly a One of a Kind'' for Southwest Florida.
 16428 Captiva Dr
 Captiva, FL 33924
 7 bedrooms view property details > 
 8 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$18,000,000
DOLPHINS CROSSING IS A SPECTACULAR GULF TO BAY PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE HOTTEST STRETCH ON CAPTIVA ISLAND. THIS INCREDIBLE ESTATE OFFERS A MAGICAL BLEND OF UNCOMPROMISED LUXURY AND RELAXED, TROPICAL LIVING WITHIN A LANDSCAPE OF AMAZING NATURAL BEAUTY. A MORE THAN GENEROUS RESIDENCE OFFERING A FANTASTIC FLOOR PLAN THAT TRULY BRINGS THE OUTSIDE IN, EXPANSIVE LANAI SPACE, SUPERIOR QUALITY AND CONSTRUCTION, HISTORIC HISTORIC GUEST HOUSE, DEEP WATER BOAT DOCK, BEAUTIFUL POOL AND SPA AREA. UNCOMMON AMENITIES THAT CREATE ONE OF THE FINEST WATERFRONT HOMES IN THE AREA. BE THE FIRST TO FALL IN LOVE WITH BEAUTY AND LUXURY.
 15735 Captiva Dr
 Captiva, FL 33924
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 4 bathrooms
$12,500,000
CAPTIVA DIRECT BEACH FRONT SUNSETS! ESTATE ZONED GULF VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM. TROPICAL PARK LANDSCAPE, CUSTOM TOP QUALITY GOLD COAST ESTATE, MAJESTIC 2 STORY BEAMED GREAT ROOM WITH FIREPLACE. GRAND SCALED ROOMS, HAND CRAFTED BROAD OAK PLANK FLOORS (ALL ROOMS) AND OAK MILL WORK, SOLID OAK DOORS, CUSTOM BUILT-INS IN FORMAL DINING ROOM, DEN AND KITCHEN, 2ND FIREPLACE IN FAMILY ROOM, IMPORTED TILES AND GRANITE COUNTERS, LARGE KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, OFFICE, HUGE MASTER SUITE, LARGE ELEVATOR, STORAGE, LARGE GULF FRONT HEATED POOL AND ELEVATED SPA, SUPERIOR INSULATION AND SOUND PROOFING, TWO KW WHOLE HOUSE GENERATORS, RECESSED HURRICANE SHUTTERS. DESIGNER HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITIES.
 16596 Captiva Dr
 Captiva, FL 33924
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 6 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
$9,995,000
INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN NOT ONLY 100 FT BUT 200 FT - SEE MLS#2700907 - OF PRISTINE BEACHFRONT PROPERTY ON WORLD RENOWNED CAPTIVA ISLAND. LOCATED ON CAPTIVAS GOLD COAST, THIS OVERSIZED WATERFRONT PARCEL OFFERS A TRUE SANDY BEACH DUNES TYPE FEEL, EXCELLENT POSITIONING AND LOT LOCATION TO CAPTURE THE BEST OF SUNSETS W/ THE UTMOST OF PRIVACY FOR BEACHFRONT LIVING ON CAPTIVA ISLAND. SURVEY AND BUILDING PLANS AVAILABLE. THIS PROPERTY CAN BE PURCHASED AS 200 FT OR SEPARATED OUT AS 1 OF 2 100 FT PARCELS SEE MLS#2700907. EXAMPLE OF SINGLE 100 FT LOT. EACH LOT IS LISTED FOR $3,950,000.
 16448 CAPTIVA Dr
 Captiva, FL 33924
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$7,900,000
GOLD COAST OF CAPTIVA PRIME LOCATION AND CONSTRUCTION. VERY SELDOM DOES AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE THE PERFECT PROPERTY BECOME AVAILABLE. OVER 10,500 TOTAL SQ. FT. OF PRIVATE SPLENDOR ON OVER 1 ACRE OF CAPTIVA BEACHFRONT. GATED FOR FURTHER PRIVACY, THIS 5 BEDROOM, 4.5 BATH WOLTER GROUP BUILT HOME IS SIMPLY AWESOME AND SPECTACULAR. SOARING CEILINGS IN GREAT ROOM OFFERING FANTASY LIKE WATER VIEWS FROM WINDOWS THAT SEEMINGLY REACH FOR THE SKY. FABULOUS FLOOR PLAN OFFERING BOTH INTIMACY AND GRANDEUR. POOL, SPA, PRIVATE THEATRE ROOM, ELEVATOR, ELECTRIC GATED ENTRY AND PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED.
 16730 CAPTIVA DR
 CAPTIVA, FL 33924
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 4 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$6,995,000
OVER 200' OF WATER FRONTAGE ON ROOSEVELT CHANNEL. 5 BEDROOM MAIN HOUSE AND AN OVERSIZED 1 BEDROOM GUEST HOUSE, BOTH ON THE WATER. BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED GATED PROPERTY. BOTH MAIN AND GUEST HOUSES ARE IN IMMACULATE CONDITION. ELEVATORS, GENERATORS, SECURITY SYSTEM AND SPECTACULAR WATER VIEWS. MASSIVE GARAGE AREAS. BOAT DOCKAGE OFFERS ONE OF THE FINEST BOATING AMENITIES ON THE ISLANDS WITH BOAT HOUSE, TWO LIFTS, SEAWALL AND A BOAT RAMP. AWESOME CAPTIVA COMPOUND.
 16849 Captiva Dr
 Captiva, FL 33924
 6 bedrooms view property details > 
 6 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
$5,950,000
VERY PRIVATE ESTATE ON ROOSEVELT CHANNEL. SUBJECT OFFERING CONSISTS OF OVER 200 FT OF FRONTAGE WITH A POSSIBILITY TO PURCHASE AN ADDITIONAL 300+ FT OF ADJOINING PROPERTIES. SUBJECT HAS A CHARMING OLD FLORIDA HOME THAT HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY LOOKED AFTER WITH 2 MASTER SUITES, CATHEDRAL WOOD CEILINGS, OPEN DECK AND POOL AREA AND BOAT DOCK. BEACH ACCESS ACROSS FROM PROPERTY. BUYERS WILL TRULY APPRECIATE THE PRIVACY AND NATURAL BEAUTY THAT THIS TRUE CAPTIVA PROPERTY OFFERS.
 16697 Captiva Dr
 Captiva, FL 33924
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$5,500,000
STEP BACK IN TIME TO THIS STORYBOOK PAGE OF NOSTALGIC OLD CAPTIVA'S VILLAGE. THIS ENCHANTING DIRECT BAY FRONT MIN-ESTATE WITH DOCKAGE FOR 30+FT. VESSEL IS IRREPLACEABLE. MAIN HOUSE WITH EXPANSIVE OPEN WATER VIEWS, WATERSIDE POOL, AND TWO ROMANTIC MASTER SUITES WITH BAYSIDE BALCONIES. FREE STANDING GUESTHOUSE WITH LOFT AND DETACHED GARAGE WITH SPACIOUS STUDIO ABOVE. FULLY FURNISHED IN A CASUAL ELEGANT DECOR AND A WINDING BRICK PATH THRU THE LUSH COURTYARD. THIS PICTURE PERFECT PROPERTY WILL CHARM THE MOST DISCRIMINATING BUYER AND HAS BEEN A LOCATION FOR PHOTO SHOOTS TO INCLUDE LL BEAN AND SOFT SURROUNDINGS.
 15009 BINDER DR
 CAPTIVA, FL 33924
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 5 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$5,250,000
A ONE OF A KIND FOR THE ISLANDS.THIS BREATHTAKING 1938 OLD ENGLISH TUDOR HAS BEEN FULLY RESTORED TO PERFECTION. EXTRAORDINARY DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, DETAIL, AND CRAFTSMANSHIP IS SEEN AND FELT THROUGHOUT. ITS RARE, ATTRACTIVE TUDOR DESIGN CONVEYS FEELINGS OF SUBSTANCE, GRAVITY AND SERENITY.ORIGINAL OAK FLOORING, PECKY WOOD CYPRESS BEAMS, HAND CARVED INTERIOR WOODWORKING AND WAINSCOTING, 3 ORIGINAL CORAL FIREPLACES AND ARCHED SOLID DOORWAYS ARE A FEW FEATURES THAT GIVE THIS 4800 SQ FT LIVING HOME ITS WARMTH.ALSO ENJOYED IS 150 FT OF WATER FRONTAGE/VIEWS, A GORGEOUS AWARD WINNING POOL AREA, LUSH TROPICAL GARDENS W/100+ NATIVE, EXOTIC/RARE PALMS AND BOAT DOCKAGE. THIS IS A SPECIAL PROPERTY.
 15631 Captiva Dr
 Captiva, FL 33924
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 4 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$4,995,000
Only available single family parcel on most sought after direct bay front north of McCarthy's marina in Captiva's village area. Offering wide water views, new seawall, dock and lift to accommodate 40+ft. Boat at the entrance to the intercoastal waterway. Combine with adjacent newly renovated, Robb and Stucky furnished cottage (MLS# 200770440) to create your own private mini estate.
 11401 Old Lodge Ln
 Captiva, FL 33924
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$4,250,000
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