2915 W Gulf Dr Unit A201 · Sanibel, FL 33957

$999,000

3 bd · 3.0 ba · 1,712 sqft · Condo public records · 194 Days on market

Built 1980 $2530/mo HOA · 13% of rent

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Why this score? — see what drove the B- grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +30.0/30.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Schools +4.1/10.0
• Livability +3.4/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Experience the refined coastal lifestyle at Villas of Sanibel A201, a Gulf front sanctuary where timeless sophistication meets effortless island elegance. Perfectly positioned on the second floor corner, this three bedroom, three bath residence captures sweeping, unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico, an ever changing canvas of sea and sky. Designed for both comfort and entertaining, the expansive living area flows seamlessly to a glass enclosed lanai that blurs the line between indoors and out. A flexible morning room or den provides an inviting retreat, ideal for quiet moments or a productive workspace. Wake up to breathtaking beach vistas from both the primary suite and the Gulf front

Key facts

• Gulf front sanctuary
• Glass enclosed lanai
• Unobstructed views

Tags

• GULF FRONT SANCTUARY
• UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS
• GLASS ENCLOSED LANAI
• PRIVATE BEACHFRONT CABANA
• DIRECT LANAI ACCESS

Property features AI

Finance

• Financial info: Pets are not allowed
• HOA & community: Homeowners association with monthly fee (fee covers management, insurance, legal/accounting, grounds maintenance, pest control, recreation facilities, sewer, trash and water); Association amenities include cabana, barbecue, picnic area, pool, spa/hot tub, tennis courts, and management; Community has 12 units, elevator access, and is non-gated

Exterior

• Parking: Assigned attached garage (1 covered space); Guest parking available; One space
• Security: Smoke detectors
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Cable available; Reclaimed water irrigation
• Home design: Condo in a 3-story building; Entry level on 2nd floor; North-facing; Has a view; Waterfront on the Gulf with beach frontage; South exposure
• Construction: Concrete and stucco construction; Built-up and flat roof; Pillar/post/pier raised foundation; Resale property
• Exterior features: Security/high-impact doors; Storage; Tennis courts; Glass-enclosed porch; Porch; Community pool

Interior

• Kitchen: Dishwasher; Disposal; Icemaker; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Refrigerator with ice maker
• Bedrooms: Entry level is on the 2nd floor
• Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl
• Bathrooms: 3 full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Central heating (electric); Central air conditioning (electric); Ceiling fans
• Interior features: Double-hung, sliding, and impact glass windows; Breakfast bar; Bathtub; Dual sinks; Open living/dining area; Pantry; Split bedroom floorplan; Separate shower; Cable TV ready; Walk-in closet(s); Unfurnished
• Laundry & utility: Washer inside unit

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/3.0-bath condo listed at $999k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $6k ($72k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($19k rent vs $999k).
• Recommended offer: $879k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 14.0% vs local median 3.8% in Sanibel — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 67/100 on livability (#541 in FL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: schools A+, crime A+, employment A+; Watch: housing D+, amenities F, commute F.
• Lee (suburban): math 47% / reading 50% proficiency, ranked #42 of 73 in FL (top 58%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: 526 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 15,411 units permitted in Lee County in 2024 (4,686 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $7k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $30k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Lee County population projected at +44% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $280k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 194 days — a 12% lower offer ($879k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 3 sale attempts since 7y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $396k (28%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
• Current owner paid $475k; list at $999k implies a 110% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $427/mo.
• Climate carrying-cost: in FEMA flood zone AE (mandatory federal flood insurance); severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→25/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $879,120 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 194 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
4. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
5. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
7. Schools are A-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
8. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
9. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
10. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.91% ✓
• Cap rate: 14.02%
• Cash-on-cash: 27.61%
• DSCR: 2.23
• GRM: 4.4

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 19.5%
• Equity multiple: 1.80×
• Total profit: $222,405
• Equity at exit: $148,954

10-year hold

• IRR: 27.9%
• Equity multiple: 3.48×
• Total profit: $692,934
• Equity at exit: $86,375

Cash invested: $279,720 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Florida: 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

3-day pay-or-quit; preempts local rent control; landlord-friendly statutes. Court speed varies by county.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 33957

• Home prices YoY: -15.7%
• Active inventory: 526
• Price-to-rent: 4.4×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $19,047 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$5,239
• Tax from tax record: −$427 /mo · $5,119/yr
• Insurance: −$416
• Flood insurance flood zone: −$427 /mo · $5,118/yr
• HOA: −$2,530
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$4,000
• Net cashflow: $6,009

Break-even live

Break-even rent $11,441

Max offer price $999,000

Occupancy floor 63%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $6,574	-5% $6,291	+0% $6,009	+5% $5,726	+10% $5,443
Rent	-10% $4,504	-5% $5,256	+0% $6,009	+5% $6,761	+10% $7,513
Rate	-1.0pp $6,512	-0.5pp $6,263	base $6,009	+0.5pp $5,750	+1.0pp $5,486

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $249,750
• Closing costs: $29,970
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 2 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
2445 W Gulf Dr Unit 47B Sanibel, FL	2.0	2.0	1243	$20,000	$16.09	24d	1	0.74mi
2445 W Gulf Dr Unit 32E Sanibel, FL	2.0	2.0	1243	$18,000	$14.48	24d	1	0.81mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $2,530 · $30,360/yr
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 17 events

1. 2026-06-17
   days on market $999,000 Active 194 DOM
2. 2026-06-16
   days on market $999,000 Active 193 DOM
3. 2026-06-15
   days on market $999,000 Active 192 DOM
4. 2026-06-13
   days on market $999,000 Active 190 DOM
5. 2026-06-09
   days on market $999,000 Active 186 DOM
6. 2026-06-07
   days on market $999,000 Active 184 DOM
7. 2026-06-01
   days on market $999,000 Active 179 DOM
8. 2026-04-07
   price $999,000
9. 2026-02-28
   price $1,195,000
10. 2025-12-03
    listed $1,395,000 Active
11. 2024-06-10
    historical
12. 2024-02-28
    price $1,495,000
13. 2023-09-07
    listed $1,695,000 Active
14. 2019-04-04
    historical
15. 2019-03-07
    listed $1,299,000 Active
16. 1994-05-25
    soldstatus $475,000
17. 1994-05-01
    soldstatus $475,000

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast FL · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $5,119 · $427/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $8,292 · $691/mo
• Expected delta: +$3,172/yr (+$264/mo · 62.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 9/10 Extreme FEMA zone AE · 99% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 10/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥112°F today · 25 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 10/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $228,559
• − Mortgage interest: −$55,960
• − Property taxes: −$5,119
• − Insurance: −$10,114
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$18,285
• − Management: −$18,285
• − HOA: −$30,360
• − Depreciation: −$29,062
• Taxable income: $61,375
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$14,730
• After-tax cash flow: $57,372/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Lee
• NCES district ID: 1201080
• Math proficiency: 47% ▼ -11.00%
• Reading proficiency: 50% ▼ -4.00%
• Median HH income: $49,518
• Composite: 41.49/100
• National rank: #3458
• State rank: #42 of 73 in FL

Livability — Sanibel

• Score: 67/100
• State rank: #541
• US rank: #10166

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living F Crime A+ Employment A+ Housing D+ Health & safety D- User ratings A+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Sanibel, FL
• City population: 6,402
• Population (ZIP): 6,402

Population outlook (Lee County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 871,946 people
• By 2030: 955,468 · +9.6%
• By 2040: 1,113,587 · +27.7%
• By 2050: 1,256,891 · +44.1%
• By 2075: 1,560,270 · +78.9%
• By 2100: 1,726,848 · +98.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (95%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 95% Two or more races 2% Asian 1%
• Common ancestry: Italian 4% Romanian 4% Slovak 2%
• Foreign-born: 5% · Canada, China
• Languages at home: 96% English-only · German/W. Germanic 1% Spanish 1% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Lee

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+28.4) · D 35.5% · R 63.9%
• 2008→2024 swing: -18.0pp toward R · 2008: -10.4pp · 2024: -28.4pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+28.4 2020: R+19.2 2016: R+20.4 2012: R+16.6 2008: R+10.4

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -93.08%
• Current HPI: 501.0
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.28%
• F500 in state: 36

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in FL)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Industrial Technology	2	$29B
▸Insurance	2	$17B
▸Retail	1	$60B
▸Technology Distribution	1	$58B
▸Homebuilding	1	$35B
▸Technology Manufacturing	1	$35B

Price history

+110.3% since first listed

10 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-07 Price Changed $999,000 FORTMLS
• 2026-02-28 Price Changed $1,195,000 FORTMLS
• 2025-12-03 Listed $1,395,000 FORTMLS
• 2024-06-10 Listing Removed — FORTMLS
• 2024-02-28 Price Changed $1,495,000 FORTMLS
• 2023-09-07 Listed $1,695,000 FORTMLS
• 2019-04-04 Listing Removed — FORTMLS
• 2019-03-07 Listed $1,299,000 FORTMLS
• 1994-05-25 Sold (Public Records) $475,000 Public Records
• 1994-05-01 Sold (Public Records) $475,000 Public Records

Property tax history

-7.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $5,119 · -0.5% YoY. Source: county tax records.