SW Florida January Market Update Sanibel – Josh Bohling - LPT Realty SW FL

🌴 SW Florida January Market Update Sanibel – Josh Bohling - LPT Realty SW FL

January in Southwest Florida marks the heart of our peak season, as perfect weather, bustling activity from "snowbirds," and motivated buyers create a dynamic real estate environment. While national headlines continue to discuss market adjustments, it's important to focus on what's happening locally. Following a period of rapid expansion, the market has found its footing: prices have stabilized, insurance costs have leveled off, and we're seeing more informed buyers navigating a healthier inventory landscape. ☀️🏖️📊

But the local Sanibel numbers paint the true picture...

📍 Sanibel – Single Family Homes (December 2025 vs 2024)

* 📈 Closed sales units: 16 (up 128.6% vs Dec 2024, up 60.0% vs Nov 2025)
* 📦 Active inventory units: 232 (up 19.0% vs Dec 2024, up 5.0% vs Nov 2025)
* 🏡 New listings: 48 (down 27.3% vs Dec 2024, down 26.2% vs Nov 2025)
* 💵 Median sales price: $1,032,500 (up 15.4% vs Dec 2024, up 19.7% vs Nov 2025)
* 📉 Median price per sq ft: $550 (up 2.4% vs Dec 2024, up 31.6% vs Nov 2025)
* ⏳ Median days on market: 37 (up 164.3% vs Dec 2024, up 2.8% vs Nov 2025)
* 📊 Months of supply: 14.5 (down 47.9% vs Dec 2024, down 34.4% vs Nov 2025)
* 🔻 List-to-sale ratio: 93.4% (down 2.8% vs Dec 2024, up 2.7% vs Nov 2025)

✅ Takeaway: The Sanibel single-family home market in December 2025 is seeing a massive surge in sales and median sales price. This indicates a very strong demand for homes in this area.

📍 Sanibel – Condos & Townhouses (December 2025 vs 2024)

* 📈 Closed sales units: 9 (up 80.0% vs Dec 2024, up 0.0% vs Nov 2025)
* 📦 Active inventory units: 176 (up 47.9% vs Dec 2024, up 7.3% vs Nov 2025)
* 🏡 New listings: 21 (down 25.0% vs Dec 2024, down 44.7% vs Nov 2025)
* 💵 Median sales price: $575,000 (down 21.9% vs Dec 2024, down 30.3% vs Nov 2025)
* 📉 Median price per sq ft: $562 (down 8.3% vs Dec 2024, down 7.4% vs Nov 2025)
* ⏳ Median days on market: 42 (up 950.0% vs Dec 2024, down 22.2% vs Nov 2025)
* 📊 Months of supply: 19.6 (down 17.8% vs Dec 2024, up 7.3% vs Nov 2025)
* 🔻 List-to-sale ratio: 93.0% (down 2.4% vs Dec 2024, down 1.5% vs Nov 2025)

✅ Takeaway: The Sanibel condo and townhouse market in December 2025 is seeing a huge increase in sales, but at a lower median price. This suggests a strong demand for condos in this area, but at a more affordable price point.

🧠 What Does It All Mean?

Single Family Homes = Sanibel's single-family market is on fire, with a huge increase in sales and prices. This is a great time for sellers to list their properties.

Condos/Townhomes = The condo and townhouse market is also seeing a surge in sales, but at lower prices. This is a great opportunity for buyers to find a deal.

👉 The takeaway: Sanibel's real estate market is hot, with both single-family homes and condos in high demand. It's a great time to be a seller in this market.

📞 Ready to make your move? Let's talk strategy and find the right opportunity for you.

Josh Bohling REALTOR📍 LPT Realty | Southwest Florida 
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