Lee County, Florida
Sanibel Real Estate and Local Guide
A barrier-island city in Lee County known worldwide for shell collecting, its wildlife refuge, and strict development limits that bar high-rises and chain restaurants.
Living in Sanibel
A world-famous shelling destination whose beachcombing habit gave rise to the term "Sanibel stoop". Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $122,730 median household
EducationAbout 61.6% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyLee County
Homes in Sanibel
Owner-occupiedAbout 91.6% of housing units
- Roughly 55.2% of homes are single-family houses, with condominiums making up much of the remainder.
- The median home value is about $912,200, among the highest in Southwest Florida.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Sanibel home
Sanibel Island Lighthouse
Source: en.wikipedia.org
A 98-foot working lighthouse first lit in 1884 at the island's eastern tip
Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Described as the only museum in the world dedicated entirely to shells
Sanibel Historical Village
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Collection of preserved early island buildings and museum
J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Refuge of over 5,200 acres covering roughly a third of the island
Lighthouse Beach and Fishing Pier
Source: mustdo.com
Public beach and pier at the eastern tip near the lighthouse