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Homes for sale in

Captiva, Florida

Barrier-island living at the top of the market

2

Homes for sale

$3,639,500

Median list price

$1,012

Avg price / sqft

49

Median days on market

Captiva sits at the northern tip of the barrier islands off Fort Myers in Lee County, a quiet stretch of Gulf beaches, low-rise cottages, and shell-strewn sand where island rhythm replaces traffic. It's a small, private place — the kind of address where single-family homes trade hands rarely and most of what changes is the tide.

The for-sale market here is tiny and unmistakably high-end: just two active listings, both over $1 million, with a median list price of $3,764,000 and an average of $1,046 per square foot. If you're shopping this island, you're looking at luxury homes ($1m+) — and with homes with a pool making up the current inventory, the choice comes down to a handful of properties rather than pages of them.

Captiva is in Lee County, Florida.

Quick facts

$3,279,000$4.0M price range

3,593 sqft median home

Leans buyer right now

Fresh on the market

Newest homes in Captiva

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The numbers that matter

The Captiva market

Leans buyer

12.0 months of inventory

Seller’s marketBuyer’s market

Inventory is building — buyers have leverage and time.

1

Sold, last 12 months

$1,900,000

Median sold price

95%

Sale-to-list ratio

What sellers actually get vs asking

28 days

Median time to sell

Captiva vs Lee County

Median list price

Captiva$3.6M
Lee Co.$375K

Price per sqft

Captiva$1012
Lee Co.$288

Days on market

Captiva49d
Lee Co.47d

Homes on the market

147Aug ’23Jul ’26

Homes sold per month

011Aug ’24Jul ’26

Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Captiva, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.

Where to look

Captiva neighborhoods

Show all 17 Captiva neighborhoods A–Z+

Neighborhood boundaries by edgeAI — listings matched to the actual polygon, not agent-entered subdivision names.

For the school run

School zones with homes for sale

Homes matched to official attendance boundaries — always verify zoning with the district.

Beyond the listings

Living in Captiva

01

Ultra-limited inventory

Only two homes are actively listed in Captiva right now, so serious buyers move on the property that fits.

02

Every listing is luxury

Both active homes are priced above $1 million, with a list range from $3,279,000 to $4,249,000.

03

Waterfront and pool options

Of the two current listings, one is waterfront and both include a pool.

04

Homes move at a measured pace

The median time on market runs about 34.5 days, reasonable for a market of this price point.

05

Sellers hold firm on price

Recent sales closed at roughly 95% of asking, a sign of steady demand for scarce island property.

Population

129

Median age

37.3

What people here are into

Hobbies & Interests

Top 3% in the U.S.

Wanderlust

Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.

Culture

Top 16% in the U.S.

Sites to See

This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.

Relationships

Top 20% in the U.S.

Happily Ever After

Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.

Lifestyles

Top 21% in the U.S.

Wealth Signaling

Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.

Food & Drink

Trendy Eats

Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.

Hobbies & Interests

Natural Beauty

This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.

What it really costs

Owning here

Owning the median Captiva home

$23,543/mo

Principal & interest $19,176
Property tax $4,157
Insurance (est.) $210

$3,639,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.

100%

In a FEMA flood zone

Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment

Straight answers

Captiva real estate FAQs

Is Captiva a good place to live?+

Captiva is a small, low-key barrier island suited to buyers who want beaches, quiet, and privacy over nightlife and convenience. Families with children are typically served by The Sanibel School. It's a lifestyle choice more than a commuter's base.

Is Captiva expensive?+

Yes — it's one of the priciest markets in the region, with a median list price of $3,764,000 and an average of $1,046 per square foot. Both current luxury homes ($1m+) sit above the $3 million mark, so this is firmly a high-end island.

What do homes cost in Captiva?+

Active listings range from $3,279,000 to $4,249,000, on a median home size of about 3,593 square feet. Over the past year one home sold at a median price of $1,900,000, which shows how much price varies with size, location, and condition on the island.

How is the Captiva market right now?+

It's thin and slow-moving by design — just two active single-family homes and one sale in the last 12 months. Homes take a median of about 34.5 days to go under contract, and sellers are getting roughly 95% of asking, so pricing stays disciplined.

What about HOA fees and property taxes?+

HOA data isn't available for the current listings, which is common for standalone island homes rather than managed communities. Property taxes, however, run high at this price point — a median of about $49,881 per year — so budget for carrying costs beyond the purchase price.

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