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SANIBEL, FL 33957

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Lee County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
497
⇧ 25.8% vs 395 last year
Pending
35
7% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,095,000
⇩ 0.4% vs $1,099,500 last year
Average Price
$1,519,918
⇩ 6.9% vs $1,633,096 last year
Days on Market
79
⇧ 29.5% vs 61 days last year

Market Context

Population: 6,420  ·  Density: 152.8/mi²  ·  Median household income: $111,683

Typical home value: $849,046  ·  Homeownership: 89.7%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The SANIBEL, FL real estate market (33957) currently shows 497 active listings, with 35 pending sales. Homes are averaging 79 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 102 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 79 days on market compared to 61 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 0.4% year-over-year, from $1,099,500 to $1,095,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 497 this year vs 395 last year
  • Days on market: 79 now vs 61 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $1,095,000 (-0.4% YoY)
  • Average: $1,519,918 (-6.9% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 24.3 miles — 5,689 listings ($5,231,413,196 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
33957Sanibel, FL 339570.0 mi497$755,399,246$1,095,000$1,519,918
33924Captiva, FL 339248.7 mi171$424,443,375$1,450,000$2,482,125
33908Fort Myers, FL 3390811.9 mi996$580,096,296$349,900$582,426
33904Cape Coral, FL 3390412.9 mi609$396,616,731$439,000$651,259
33919Fort Myers, FL 3391914.2 mi563$240,140,331$267,450$426,537
33990Cape Coral, FL 3399015.5 mi300$133,147,200$387,450$443,824
33907Fort Myers, FL 3390716.2 mi265$63,788,150$202,450$240,710
33901Fort Myers, FL 3390117.9 mi225$116,194,500$279,000$516,420
33912Fort Myers, FL 3391218.0 mi305$178,724,815$377,000$585,983
33903North Fort Myers, FL 3390319.9 mi245$85,081,640$289,000$347,272
33916Fort Myers, FL 3391620.7 mi241$71,831,496$290,000$298,056
34108Naples, FL 3410823.3 mi620$1,728,060,900$1,325,000$2,787,195
33928Estero, FL 3392824.3 mi652$457,888,516$549,950$702,283

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SANIBEL, FL 33957?

As of January 2026, there are 497 active listings in SANIBEL, FL (zip code 33957), compared to 395 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SANIBEL, FL 33957?

The median listing price in SANIBEL, FL 33957 is $1,095,000 as of January 2026, a 0.4% decrease from $1,099,500 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in SANIBEL, FL?

Homes in SANIBEL, FL 33957 spend an average of 79 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 61 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SANIBEL, FL 33957?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, SANIBEL, FL 33957 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 102 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 79 days on market compared to 61 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in SANIBEL, FL?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in SANIBEL, FL 33957 save an estimated $21,900 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $1,095,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.