601 Periwinkle Way Unit C-5 · Sanibel, FL 33957

$419,000

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 967 sqft · Condo public records · 156 Days on market

Built 1971 $1089/mo HOA · 10% of rent

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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 MLS

Beautiful remodeled condo located on desirable East End. Second level, corner unit has been beautifully upgraded. Relax on your lanai and take in a view of the canal and tropical landscaping. Washer/dryer in unit. Enjoy East End restaurants, shopping and easy on/off island access. Great opportunity to buy on Sanibel at a terrific price.

Key facts

• Community laundry
• New landscaping
• Impact windows

Tags

• IMPACT WINDOWS
• COMPACT WASHER DRYER
• PRIME BUILDING LOCATION
• COMMUNITY LAUNDRY
• NEW LANDSCAPING

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Pets allowed conditionally (owners only), maximum 2 pets
• HOA & community: Homeowners association (48 units in community); Monthly association fee of $1,089; Association covers management, insurance, internet, irrigation water, laundry, legal/accounting, grounds maintenance, pest control, reserve fund, sewer, trash and water; Community is non-gated; Association amenities include beach rights, boat dock, beach access, bike storage, laundry, storage and management

Exterior

• Parking: Assigned covered parking; Detached carport (1 space); Guest parking available
• Security: Security/high-impact doors; Smoke detector(s)
• Utilities: Public water (assessment paid); Public sewer (assessment paid); Cable available
• Home design: 2-story building; Entry level: 2; Resale property; Faces east
• Construction: Block, concrete and stucco construction; Slate roof
• Exterior features: Lanai/porch with screened porch; Sprinkler/irrigation system (automatic); Zero lot line; West exposures; Canal access waterfront

Interior

• Kitchen: Range; Microwave; Dishwasher; Disposal; Refrigerator with icemaker; Icemaker
• Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom; Shower-only configuration with separate shower
• Heating & cooling: Central heating (electric); Central air conditioning (electric); Ceiling fan(s)
• Interior features: Furnished; Living/Dining room; Separate shower (shower only); Cable TV; Window treatments; Single hung and sliding windows with impact glass
• Laundry & utility: Washer and dryer included; Laundry located inside and/or common area

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $419k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $4k ($46k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($10k rent vs $419k).
• Recommended offer: $369k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 18.6% 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; 1 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 $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $13k 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 $117k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 156 days — a 12% lower offer ($369k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 3 sale attempts since 16y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.

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→27/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $368,720 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 156 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1971 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
4. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
5. 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?
6. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
7. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
8. 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?
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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: 2.51% ✓
• Cap rate: 18.57%
• Cash-on-cash: 43.84%
• DSCR: 2.95
• GRM: 3.3

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: 35.9%
• Equity multiple: 2.53×
• Total profit: $178,998
• Equity at exit: $62,474

10-year hold

• IRR: 42.7%
• Equity multiple: 5.06×
• Total profit: $476,850
• Equity at exit: $36,227

Cash invested: $117,320 (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: 3.3×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $10,500 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$2,197
• Tax from tax record: −$548 /mo · $6,582/yr
• Insurance: −$175
• Flood insurance flood zone: −$427 /mo · $5,118/yr
• HOA: −$1,089
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$2,205
• Net cashflow: $3,859

Break-even live

Break-even rent $5,615

Max offer price $419,000

Occupancy floor 58%

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: $104,750
• Closing costs: $12,570
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 1 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
827 E Gulf Dr Unit G8 Sanibel, FL	2.0	2.0	1040	$10,500	$10.10	23d	1	0.64mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $1,089 · $13,068/yr
• Likely covers: landscaping
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 24 events

1. 2026-06-17
   days on market $419,000 Active 156 DOM
2. 2026-06-16
   days on market $419,000 Active 155 DOM
3. 2026-06-15
   days on market $419,000 Active 154 DOM
4. 2026-06-13
   days on market $419,000 Active 152 DOM
5. 2026-06-10
   days on market $419,000 Active 149 DOM
6. 2026-06-09
   days on market $419,000 Active 148 DOM
7. 2026-06-07
   days on market $419,000 Active 146 DOM
8. 2026-06-02
   days on market $419,000 Active 141 DOM
9. 2026-06-01
   days on market $419,000 Active 140 DOM
10. 2026-06-01
    days on market $419,000 Active 139 DOM
11. 2026-01-12
    listed $419,000 Active
12. 2022-04-08
    soldstatus $591,000
13. 2022-03-30
    soldstatus $591,000 Closed 339-char remark

    Show marketing remark (339 chars)

    Beautiful remodeled condo located on desirable East End. Second level, corner unit has been beautifully upgraded. Relax on your lanai and take in a view of the canal and tropical landscaping. Washer/dryer in unit. Enjoy East End restaurants, shopping and easy on/off island access. Great opportunity to buy on Sanibel at a terrific price.

14. 2022-02-15
    status Pending 339-char remark

    Show marketing remark (339 chars)

    Beautiful remodeled condo located on desirable East End. Second level, corner unit has been beautifully upgraded. Relax on your lanai and take in a view of the canal and tropical landscaping. Washer/dryer in unit. Enjoy East End restaurants, shopping and easy on/off island access. Great opportunity to buy on Sanibel at a terrific price.

15. 2022-02-09
    listed $549,000 Active 339-char remark

    Show marketing remark (339 chars)

    Beautiful remodeled condo located on desirable East End. Second level, corner unit has been beautifully upgraded. Relax on your lanai and take in a view of the canal and tropical landscaping. Washer/dryer in unit. Enjoy East End restaurants, shopping and easy on/off island access. Great opportunity to buy on Sanibel at a terrific price.

16. 2015-03-02
    price $219,000 295-char remark

    Show marketing remark (295 chars)

    This is a Short Sale subject to existing lender's approval which could result in delays. Great buy on this 2 bedroom, 1 bath corner unit on the top top floor. Prime location on Sanibel near the lighthouse, fishing pier, marina and causeway. Close walk to the beach. Dock rental is $100 per year.

17. 2010-05-12
    historical
18. 2010-03-15
    soldstatus $220,000 295-char remark

    Show marketing remark (295 chars)

    This is a Short Sale subject to existing lender's approval which could result in delays. Great buy on this 2 bedroom, 1 bath corner unit on the top top floor. Prime location on Sanibel near the lighthouse, fishing pier, marina and causeway. Close walk to the beach. Dock rental is $100 per year.

19. 2010-01-11
    listed $219,000
20. 2002-10-04
    soldstatus $216,000
21. 2002-08-28
    price $229,000
22. 2002-08-26
    soldstatus $216,000
23. 1995-05-02
    soldstatus $106,000
24. 1971-10-01
    soldstatus $22,700

ⓘ 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: $6,582 · $548/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $6,582 · $548/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ 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 ≥113°F today · 27 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: $126,000
• − Mortgage interest: −$23,471
• − Property taxes: −$6,582
• − Insurance: −$7,214
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$10,080
• − Management: −$10,080
• − HOA: −$13,068
• − Depreciation: −$12,189
• Taxable income: $43,317
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$10,396
• After-tax cash flow: $35,913/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

+1745.8% since first listed

14 events — show timeline

• 2026-01-12 Listed $419,000 FORTMLS
• 2022-04-08 Sold (Public Records) $591,000 Public Records
• 2022-03-30 Sold (MLS) $591,000 FORTMLS
• 2022-02-15 Pending — FORTMLS
• 2022-02-09 Listed $549,000 FORTMLS
• 2015-03-02 Price Changed $219,000 FORTMLS
• 2010-05-12 Listing Removed — FORTMLS
• 2010-03-15 Sold (MLS) $220,000 FORTMLS
• 2010-01-11 Listed $219,000 FORTMLS
• 2002-10-04 Sold (Public Records) $216,000 Public Records
• 2002-08-28 Price Changed $229,000 FORTMLS
• 2002-08-26 Sold (MLS) $216,000 FORTMLS
• 1995-05-02 Sold (Public Records) $106,000 Public Records
• 1971-10-01 Sold (Public Records) $22,700 Public Records

Property tax history

+10.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $6,582 · +1248.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.