Why You Should Invest In Beachfront Condos On Sanibel Island?

Sanibel Island is a barrier island off of the west coast of Florida. One side of the island is white sand beach that runs the 15 miles of its length; two-thirds of the island is under conservation. It is an environmental attraction to visitors from around the world and island property is eagerly sought for its investment potential or as a sunny and warm winter home. Beachfront condos for sale on Sanibel are a popular investment with their rental income potential, while families favor them for their family-friendly location and climate.

A causeway from the mainland of Fort Myers was built in 1963 and opened the island to car traffic that had previously been limited to those cars arriving by ferry. As more cars had access to the island more people arrived to visit, and they liked what they saw. Sanibel’s first beachfront condo for sale was built in 1976 and more quickly followed. With Sanibel’s land use plan prohibiting structures higher than tree-top level the buildings blended in with their environment, rather than overwhelming it.

A majority of condominiums are located at the east end of the island, beginning at the Lighthouse and continuing west along the Gulf to Bowman’s Beach. There are numerous communities to choose from, from the small two-unit condominium complex of Kinzie Island Beach to the internationally known Sundial Beach Resort & Spa. Condominium units range in size from cozy one-bedroom units to the more-rare three bedroom plus units. Amenities can include everything from white sand beaches to Gulf access canals.

If you are looking for rental income, whether as a rental property or just to defray some expense beachfront condos for sale on Sanibel Island are a good choice. However, as in any real estate transaction it is important to have a qualified professional realtor to guide you. Individual condominiums may or may not allow rentals. They may restrict the number of rentals per year or require minimum rental periods. Some associations vary rental requirements by the season and whether they are pet friendly is always a question to be determined.

While inventory ebbs and flows, Sanibel’s real estate market is healthy and there will always be that special beachfront condo for sale on the island, just for you.

About The Author:

Mike Badenoch is an exclusive buyer agent, a designated Sanibel & Captiva Islands Specialist and broker associate with Buyer's Choice Realty Group, Inc., Sanibel, Florida. Buyer's Choice Realty Group, Inc. is an exclusive buyer agency representing only real estate buyers on Sanibel and Captiva Islands, Fort Myers and Cape Coral, Florida. Feel free to call Mike at 239-292-1233 with any questions you may have or browse the MLS on his web site at www.yourexclusivebuyeragent.com.

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Mike Badenoch, Exclusive Buyer Agent Joined: November 21st, 2018