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. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Sanibel best.
About the area
Living in Sanibel, FL
A world-famous shelling destination whose beachcombing habit gave rise to the term "Sanibel stoop".
The housing market
Homes in Sanibel
- About 91.6% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- 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.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Sanibel home
Sanibel Island Lighthouse
A 98-foot working lighthouse first lit in 1884 at the island's eastern tip
Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum
Described as the only museum in the world dedicated entirely to shells
Sanibel Historical Village
Collection of preserved early island buildings and museum
J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Refuge of over 5,200 acres covering roughly a third of the island
Lighthouse Beach and Fishing Pier
Public beach and pier at the eastern tip near the lighthouse
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.