Sanibel Real Estate & Captiva Homes for Sale in Florida
Sanibel Island, the gem of Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast features miles of white sand beaches and dense mangrove forests. Connected to the mainland by a dazzling three-mile-long scenic drive across a causeway, Sanibel is known worldwide for its famous gulf front real estate and more than 400 varieties of sea shells along the beaches. The eco-minded Sanibel residents take great pride in maintaining the environment.
The island resort Captiva neighbors Sanibel and is one of the most beautifully preserved and well-known areas on the Gulf Coast. The nation's foremost authority on beaches, Dr. Stephen Leatherman, recognized Captiva's beaches as the “Country's Most Romantic,” two years in a row, noting key features as the abundance of shells and Captiva's overall tranquility.
Sanibel homes and Captiva real estate consist of single-family detached homes for sale, beach cottage real estate, island condominiums and Lee County townhouses, waterfront estate properties and land lots with gulf and bay views. Commerce that provides employment in the area include arts, entertainment, accommodation and food services, retail trade, finance, insurance, real estate, scientific, management and administrative services. Students in Sanibel and Captiva attend either private schools or the Lee County School District. Several colleges and universities are in close proximity for those who wish to attain a degree in higher education. Finding a home in Sanibel or Captiva is an adventure. Buying a home in Captiva or real estate in Sanibel is a dream come true.
Alan Westerlund & Virginia Stafford
: Alan Westerlund was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Following Naval Flight School, he served two tours in Vietnam as a Navy pilot. Continually licensed in real estate for over 30 years, Alan enjoyed parallel business careers as an executive in the hospitality industry, as well as a real estate broker and investor. Committing to real estate full time, he has been a permanent resident of Southwest Florida since the mid-1990s. Alan is a real estate broker associate with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Inc. and he also holds an active broker’s license in his native South Carolina.
Virginia Stafford : A native of Hampton, VA, Virginia Stafford has been a resident of Southwest Florida for over 30 years. Virginia brings to the profession of real estate a strong background in management and program planning. She retired after an extensive career in nursing, the last 17 years as the senior supervisor of a staff that manned three mobile units, a full-time medical clinic and seven community adult health programs. Through her skills as a grant writer she brought millions of dollars for health care to the community. Virginia has a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Arts and is a licensed sales associate with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Inc.
Partnership : Partnered as realtors for over a decade, Alan and Virginia offer to their real estate clients a unique blend of people skills, professional experience and real dedication to the highest standards of care and service. With the instincts of a caregiver, the negotiation savvy of an experienced sales expert and an undeniable touch of tenacity, they will provide you with the ultimate combination to meet all of your real estate needs.
If you are ready to purchase Florida property and want a private consultation, or are interested in selling Florida property, please call Alan today at 239-287-4348 or email alaninfla@comcast.net, or call Virginia today at 239-287-5698 or email vksinfla@comcast.net.
Price Range of Sanibel and Captiva Homes, Houses, Condos
Sanibel Island and Captiva Island real estate consists of single-family homes, Old Florida style cottages and condominiums. Sale of homes on Sanibel start from the high $200,000s to $20 million and up. Gorgeous waterfront property could be found in this price range in addition to Gulf front estates, beach houses and limited commercial property. Types of Sanibel and Captiva property available includes inland neighborhoods, cottages, canal front property with direct Bay and Gulf access for boaters, golf homes located on or near golf courses and Bay/Gulf front property. The Captiva real estate market is traditionally made up of primarily single-family homes, cottages and condominiums. Captiva home prices start from $1,000,000 and up. Captiva has a limited number of condominiums available averaging in sale price from $400,000 and up. Additionally, South Seas Resort offers a variety of private properties that interest investors, and are priced from the high $300,000s to $10 million and up. Watefront homes can be purchased at the higher end of the price range. A limited number of building sites are available on both Sanibel and Captiva Islands. If you are thinking of buying or selling Florida property, top real estate agents Alan Westerlund & Virginia Stafford will provide you with any information or assistance you need with your home. All contents on this and related web sites are provided by Alan Westerlund & Virginia Stafford, the home and property specialists, specializing in Sanibel and Captiva real estate and home values in Lee County, Florida.