Is Sanibel, FL a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Sanibel is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

At the same time last year, Sanibel was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Sanibel is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Sanibel, FL

How much do homes in Sanibel, FL cost?

Median Sold Price

$980,000

$524/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

-$23,333(-2.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Sanibel have sold for 2.3% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Sanibel was $980,000 in March 2024, down 2.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $524.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $429K$400K
-6.8%
2 $900K$749K
-16.8%
3 $1.1M$1.0M
-2.3%
4 $1.5M$1.6M
+9.0%
5+ $2.3M$1.6M
-31.0%

Summary: Sanibel housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 6.8%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 16.8%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 2.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 31%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Sanibel
-2.3%
Sanibel Island
-6.4%
Captiva
-26.4%

Housing Supply in Sanibel, FL

How many homes are available in Sanibel, FL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
363386+6.3%

Summary: The Sanibel real estate market had 386 homes for sale in March 2024, a 6.3% increase compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 1820
+11.1%
2 8999
+11.2%
3 185185
0.0%
4 5258
+11.5%
5+ 1924
+26.3%

Summary: The Sanibel housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 11.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.2%, 3 bedroom homes remained the same, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 26.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1930+57.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

30 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Sanibel, you may be able to get a good deal. 100% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 30 homes were sold or pending in Sanibel in March 2024, up by 57.9% month-over-month. Of the 30 sold homes, 100% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and 0% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Sanibel, FL

How long does it take to sell a home in Sanibel, FL?

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
31 Days86 Days+176.6%

Summary: Homes in Sanibel had an average of 86 days on market in Mar 2024, up by 176.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

9 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

11 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

10 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Sanibel has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During March 2024, 30 homes were sold in Sanibel; 30% of homes were sold within 30 days, 37% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 33% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 17 Days Ago

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