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Village of Sanibel

Village of Sanibel

Neighborhood in Leesburg, Florida

Lake County 34785

$521,547 Average Value
$293 Average Price per Sq Ft
8 Homes For Sale

“Florida’s Friendliest Hometown”

The Village of Sanibel is a close-knit neighborhood in the country’s largest 55-plus community, The Villages. Chats at the Sanibel Pool, pop-up driveway parties and monthly dinners with neighbors are commonplace in this subdivision, according to villager Cheryl Parisi-Ciolfi, a Realtor with RE/MAX Foxfire. And she says this affable atmosphere isn’t unique to Sanibel. The Villages itself is known for an incredibly active social scene, earning the retirement community a seemingly paradoxical nickname – “Florida’s Friendliest Hometown.” The Village of Sanibel alone has two recreation centers, a country club and a golf course. From softball fields to platform tennis courts, plenty more amenities are within a 5-mile radius. “What was amazing to me when I first moved here — and what is still amazing to me — is seeing people playing sports, being active and staying healthy in their 90s,” says villager Cheryl Parisi-Ciolfi, a Realtor with RE/MAX Foxfire. “It’s really nice to see. Yes, we’re a 55-plus community, but we have a wide range of ages. Everything is on a huge scale here. You get this whole different perspective on what it can be like to retire and still live a very full life.”

These beautiful Village of Sanibel homes are located on the Bonifay Golf Course.
These beautiful Village of Sanibel homes are located on the Bonifay Golf Course.
Sarasota Executive Golf Course's driving range is always packed with Village of Sanibel golfers.
Sarasota Executive Golf Course's driving range is always packed with Village of Sanibel golfers.
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Cottages to Golf Course Designer Homes

The Villages is a deed-restricted community, so the Village of Sanibel’s streets are lined by manicured lawns complete with subtropical front gardens, mature Sylvester Palms and live oaks. Housing prices start with Cottage Homes, small frame-construction properties on small lots. They range from $300,000 to $500,000. Courtyard Villas range from $350,000 to $500,000. These compact single-family homes also sit on small lots, but they feature private courtyards for enjoying the Central Florida sun. Designer Homes range from the mid $400,000s to the mid $600,000s unless located on a golf course. Designer Homes with fairway views range between $600,000 and $1.1 million. Models in the Designer Home series vary architecturally, including Spanish Revival and Minimal Traditional styles. All residents of the Villages can access recreation centers, executive golf courses, country clubs and more for free by paying a monthly amenity fee.

Village of Sanibel is known for it's well maintaned landscaping.
Village of Sanibel is known for it's well maintaned landscaping.
Village of Sanibel homes range in price but most are considered affordable.
Village of Sanibel homes range in price but most are considered affordable.
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Captiva Recreation Center and Bonifay Country Club

The south side of The Villages is rumored to be less amenity-rich, which may cause some to hesitate when considering the Village of Sanibel. While it’s true that its residents have to ride one or two miles farther when heading to the closest town square, plenty of recreational facilities are within walking distance. The Sanibel Pool is a neighborhood hangout with set-ups for bocce and shuffleboard. One street over, Captiva Recreation Center has pickleball and tennis courts and gathering rooms for club meetings. There are more than 3,000 clubs in the Villages, from car enthusiast to pet-loving collectives to golf clubs. Volusia Executive Golf Course and Sarasota Executive Golf Course are great starting points for newer players. Bonifay Championship Golf Course encircles Bonifay Country Club. The club’s restaurant whisks customers to the coast with a beachy interior and Caribbean cuisine. Live entertainment comes to the country club weekly.

Captiva Rec Center always has something for active Village of Sanibel residents.
Captiva Rec Center always has something for active Village of Sanibel residents.
Village of Sanibel golfers don't have to go far with over 6 full courses nearby.
Village of Sanibel golfers don't have to go far with over 6 full courses nearby.
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Nightly live shows at Brownwood Paddock Square

Like clockwork, villagers hop in their golf carts and head to the nearest town square around 5 p.m. to enjoy the nightly free entertainment. Brownwood Paddock Square is about 4 miles from the Village of Sanibel. This western-themed plaza is full of boutiques and restaurants. At Kylie’s Closet Jewelry Boutique, customers enjoy a cozy atmosphere while browsing a unique variety of jewelry, trinkets and clothes. Bluefin Grill & Bar is a staple dinner spot with a menu that includes fresh grilled fish drizzled in a scratch-made sauce, such as garlic tarragon butter sauce. The restaurant’s patio sits across the street from the heart of the square, an outdoor venue with a stage and stadium-style seating. “Three-hundred-sixty-five days a year, there are people in the square from 5 to 9 p.m.,” Parisi-Ciolfi says. “It’s not always music; there are all kinds of shows. We do holiday events in the squares, too. Halloween, Christmas, Saint Patty’s Day, Cinco De Mayo… We even have a Strawberry Festival. Really, just any excuse for an event.” As for day-to-day shopping, Colony Plaza is just over a mile away on Sumter County Road 466A. It has Publix, Walgreens, Citizens First Bank and various chain restaurants.

The Bluefin is one of the more upscale restaurants in Village of Sanibel.
The Bluefin is one of the more upscale restaurants in Village of Sanibel.
Brownwood Paddock Square is an entertainment and retail mecca in Village of Sanibel.
Brownwood Paddock Square is an entertainment and retail mecca in Village of Sanibel.
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The preferred means of transportation throughout Village of Sanibel is the golf cart.
The preferred means of transportation throughout Village of Sanibel is the golf cart.

The Villages’ tunnels and bridges

Golf carts are not permitted on main roads like 466A. However, paved pathways run alongside these thoroughfares, connecting to tunnels and bridges that allow golf carts to travel across safely. A tunnel is less than a mile from Sanibel, and it provides a direct route to Colony Plaza. The area outside of The Villages is car-dependent. Florida’s Turnpike is 10 miles away. Orlando has the closest international airport, 60 miles away. It’s a 3-mile drive to the nearest hospital, HCA Florida Trailwinds Village Emergency.

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Village of Sanibel US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 1 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$450,000
Median Single Family Price
$464,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$293
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Months of Supply
5.10
Median List Price
$509,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
182
Median Year Built
2012
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,874
On par with the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Apr 27
    1 - 3pm

    747 Bradford Loop, The Villages, FL 32163

    $675,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,998 Sq Ft
    • 747 Bradford Loop

    ~NEW PRICE REDUCTION~ ~MOTIVATED SELLER~ ~BOND PAID~ ~HALF BATH~ ~POOL & WATERFALL SPA HOME~ ~PREMIUM LOT~ ~1 YR BFS HOME WARRANTY INC POOL EQUIPMENT~ ~EXPANDED DRIVEWAY~ This stunning 3/2.5 PERFECT LILY model POOL home is nestled in the desirable Village of SANIBEL. The property welcomes you with an EXTENDED STAMPED CONCRETE driveway with room for 6 cars leading to a front entrance adorned with

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    Debbie Schoonover
    REALTY EXECUTIVES IN THE VILLAGES
    (352) 757-4851
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  • Tuesday, Apr 29
    10am - 12pm

    853 Abaco Path, The Villages, FL 32163

    $369,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,299 Sq Ft
    • 853 Abaco Path

    Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom retreat in the highly sought-after Village of Sanibel. From the moment you arrive, the stacked stone accents and inviting front stone patio set the stage for exceptional curb appeal. Step inside to find a thoughtfully designed interior featuring vaulted ceilings, laminate flooring (no carpet!), crown molding, and elegant Plantation

    J. Patrick Shores COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD LIFESTYLE REALTY

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  • Saturday, Apr 26
    11am - 2pm

    893 Fenwick Loop, The Villages, FL 32163

    $395,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,488 Sq Ft
    • 893 Fenwick Loop

    2.75% ASSUMABLE LOAN OPTION*PRICE IMPROVEMENT*REMODELED 3/2 “AT EASE” with an OVERSIZED "21.9x23.4" garage in the VILLAGE OF SANIBEL. 1488 base sq ft + 270 sq ft GLASS ENCLOSED FLORIDA ROOM = 1758 sq ft (Heated and cooled with a MINI SPLIT). Nice curb appeal with a painted drive, walkway, stacked STONE walls, extended PATIO, stamped curbing and PRIVACY SHRUBS surrounding the property. Enter the

    Kerry Hanson LPT REALTY, LLC

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
2,106
Median Age
75
Population under 18
0.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
86.9%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$85,288
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$108,853

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.3%
College Graduates
43%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.9%
% Population in Labor Force
18.5%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

13 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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