Sanibel Island Real Estate Sales Update - January to September 2008
Posted Oct 2, 2008 @ 7:52 pm, Viewed by 1363 Visitors, Read 1436 Times.The January thru September Sanibel Island real estate market statistics for both home and condominium sales are listed below. Sanibel Island, known as the "Shelling Capital" of the world, is one of Southwest Florida's true treasures. Only 12 miles long and 5 miles wide, Sanibel is a haven of natural beauty, very romantic, and a place of solitude. Imagine seventeen miles of pristine soft white sand beaches all surrounding waterways, mangroves and wetlands teeming with abundant wildlife. Throw in the island's quaint shopping experiences, numerous dining and nightlife choices, and 300 plus days of sunshine and you have the perfect Southwest Florida living destination.
Sanibel Island Sales Data
Sanibel Island Home Sales January-September 2008*:
- 92 Closed Sales
- Average Sales Price - $905,074
- Median Sales Price - $757,500
- Average Days on Market - 213
- Price/Square Foot - $365.75
Sanibel Island Condominium Sales January-September 2008*:
- 49 Closed Sales
- Average Sales Price - $618,534
- Median Sales Price - $535,000
- Average Days on Market - 266
- Price/Square Foot - $455.05
In comparison with 2007 sales data, we saw a 18% increase in the number of home sales and a 11% increase in the number of condominium sales. We also have seen a 5% decrease in the average price for homes and a 19% decrease in the average price for condominiums. Average days on market rose by 34% for homes and by 67% for condominiums.
Sanibel offers a variety of property choices and price ranges. Essentially, there's something for almost everyone. So, if you would like to explore more of what the Sanibel Island Real Estate market has to offer, please contact us at Gulf Coast Associates, Realtors and we'd be happy to assist you. Call us at 888-617-3674.
*Sales Data Statistics from SWFL and NABOR MLS
Rate this Post!
Share this Post
Print
Social BookmarkingThis Post Has No Comments.
REW Blogs User Stats
Currently Online Users:
0
Total Users:
2,389
Entries:
7,601
Unique Views:
6,435,296
Total Views:
6,772,628
Total Comments:
9,370
Total REW Points:
510
Gulf Coast Associates is a private real estate firm specializing in SW Florida Real Estate. Benjamin Dona is the Broker-Owner. He and his wife Terry, an underwriter with 20 years experience, also own a federally-regulated mortgage banking firm, Metro Mortgage Company.
Originally from Saint Louis, Missouri we've lived and worked from our base in Bonita Springs since 1997. Read More
View My Listings
Contact Me
RSS Feed- This User's Stats
-
Blog Entries: 165Average Blog Rating: 0Unique Views: 322,485Total Views: 332,693Comments Posted: 42Comments Received: 78REW Points: 0
- Friends
-
Top Rated
REW Blogs RSS Feed