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760 Sextant Dr #1051
B- Composite 68.35
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 +20.4/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • 1% rule +9.0/10.0
  • Schools +6.9/10.0
  • DSCR +6.5/10.0
  • Condition / age +4.8/5.0
  • Livability +3.4/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$488,000

760 Sextant Dr #1051 · Sanibel, FL 33957
2 bd · 2.0 ba · 957 sqft · Condo public records · 214 Days on market
Built 1977 Excellent condition $510/sqft · 39% below area Est $803k · 39% under $1397/mo HOA · 20% of rent

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Check all the boxes with this Mariner Pointe condo - stunning bay views, direct gulf access dockage, deeded beach access, a private fishing pier, 2 tennis courts, 2 pools, shuffleboard, kayak racks and kayak float, outdoor BBQ areas, plentiful wildlife, and a convenient east-end location adjacent to the Sanibel causeway. Furnished nicely, this 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo is on the ground level and features a walk-out screened lanai. Located on a private peninsula surrounded by water, Mariner Pointe is an amazing location and offers solid rental potential. Currently in the Sanibel Vacations rental program. Dockage includes 30 slips with water and electric and are available for long or short term rentals for owners and renters; maximum boat Length 35'.

Key facts

  • Waterfront views
  • Quartz countertops
  • Screened lanai

Tags

SCREENED LANAIWATERFRONT VIEWSREMODELED THROUGHOUTREDESIGNED KITCHENALL WOOD CABINETRYQUARTZ COUNTERTOPS

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Costco Walmart Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 6.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath condo listed at $488k. Condition is rated excellent.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $208 ($2k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($7k rent vs $488k).
  • Recommended offer: $429k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 7.9% vs local median 2.6% 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: 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.
  • Zoned schools: The Sanibel School (math 92% / reading 92%, grade A+, #5 of 2,144 statewide, top 0%, 289 students, 12% FRL); South Fort Myers High School (math 23% / reading 30%, grade F, #489 of 667 statewide, top 74%, 1,917 students, 50% FRL) — zoned schools average 31% FRL vs 57% district-wide (26 pts lower); this property's tenant base skews higher-income than the district average.
  • Market conditions: 582 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; high-income renter base; 15,411 units permitted in Lee County in 2024 (4,686 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $6,840/mo this rent would consume 67% of the median local household income ($123k/yr) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $15k 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.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 214 days — a 12% lower offer ($429k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 2 sale attempts since 7y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $100k (17%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $427/mo; HOA is 20% of rent.
  • 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 $429,440 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 214 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 1977 — 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
1.40%
Cap rate
7.85%
Cash-on-cash
5.57%
DSCR
1.25
GRM
5.9

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$803,343
List price
$488,000
Delta
-39.25%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
845 E Gulf Dr #121 0.85mi 2/2.0 983 (+3%) 2mo $700,000 $712 59
641 Periwinkle Way Unit B5 0.34mi 2/1.0 1,000 (+4%) 22mo $340,000 $340 54
671 E Gulf Dr Unit 1D3 0.70mi 2/2.0 875 (-9%) 5mo $1,050,000 $1,200 49
629 Nerita St Unit A 1.25mi 2/2.0 1,079 (+13%) 1mo $525,000 $487 43
845 E Gulf Dr #1342 0.76mi 2/2.0 983 (+3%) 21mo $840,000 $855 43
805 E Gulf Dr Unit C-1 0.65mi 2/2.0 902 (-6%) 25mo $365,000 $405 40
979 E Gulf Dr Unit C303 0.99mi 2/2.0 1,184 (+24%) 0mo $740,000 $625 40
979 E Gulf Dr #191 1.10mi 2/2.0 1,184 (+24%) 1mo $790,000 $667 39
1246 Fulgur St #306 1.44mi 2/2.0 1,100 (+15%) 4mo $590,000 $536 36
979 E Gulf Dr #162 1.10mi 2/2.0 1,184 (+24%) 18mo $880,000 $743 25
979 E Gulf Dr Unit D472 1.00mi 2/2.0 1,184 (+24%) 21mo $855,000 $722 22
979 E Gulf Dr Unit C324 0.99mi 2/2.0 1,184 (+24%) 29mo $870,000 $735 20

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

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

5-year hold
IRR
-13.1%
Equity multiple
0.53×
Total profit
$-64,607
Equity at exit
$72,762
10-year hold
IRR
-3.7%
Equity multiple
0.75×
Total profit
$-34,230
Equity at exit
$42,193

Cash invested: $136,640 (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.

Active competition Active MLS

For sale now
0 active · 5 under contract

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 33957

Home prices YoY
-15.7%
Active inventory
582
Price-to-rent
5.9×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$6,840 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$2,559
Tax est. 1.5%
$610 /mo · $7,320/yr
Insurance
$203
Flood insurance flood zone
−$427 /mo · $5,118/yr
HOA
$1,397
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$1,437
Net cashflow
$208

Break-even live

Break-even rent $6,577
Max offer price $488,000
Occupancy floor 92%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $545 -5% $377 +0% $208 +5% $39 +10% $-129
Rent -10% $-332 -5% $-62 +0% $208 +5% $478 +10% $748
Rate -1.0pp $454 -0.5pp $332 base $208 +0.5pp $82 +1.0pp $-47

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
$122,000
Closing costs
$14,640
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Cash invested
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 2 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
827 E Gulf Dr Unit G8 Sanibel, FL 2.0 2.0 1040 $10,500 $10.10 119d 1 0.74mi
849 Beach Rd Sanibel, FL 2.0 2.0 800 $2,600 $3.25 10d 1 0.78mi

Property features AI

Finance

Financial info
Pets allowed conditionally (call); maximum 2 pets with 25 lb limit
HOA & community
Homeowners association with quarterly feeAssociation covers management, insurance, irrigation water, legal/accounting, grounds maintenance, pest control, recreation facilities, reserve fund, road maintenance, sewer, street lights, security, trash and waterCommunity amenities include beach rights, beach access, boat dock/slip, bike storage, clubhouse, barbecue/picnic areas, pool, pickleball, shuffleboard, tennis courts and on-site managementCommunity of approximately 100 unitsCommunity features include boat facilities and street lights

Exterior

Parking
Assigned parking (one space)
Security
Security guardSmoke detectors
Utilities
Public waterPublic sewerCable availableHigh-speed internet availableUnderground utilities
Home design
Condominium/unit in a 3-story buildingEntry level: 1Faces southResale propertyWaterfront setting (bay front; across-the-road water frontage)North exposure
Construction
Block, concrete and stucco constructionBuilt-up and flat roof
Exterior features
Security/high impact doorsSprinkler/irrigation (municipal)PatioTennis courtsLanai/porch (screened)Community pool

Interior

Kitchen
CooktopDishwasherFreezerDisposalMicrowaveRefrigerator
Bedrooms
Split bedrooms layout
Flooring
Vinyl
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric)Central air conditioning (electric)Ceiling fans
Interior features
Impact glass windowsDual sinksFamily/dining roomKitchen islandCombined living and dining areaShower only (separate shower)Cable TV availableHigh-speed internet availableSplit bedroom floorplan
Laundry & utility
WasherDryerInside laundry

HOA detail $1,397/mo · $16,764/yr condo

Likely covers
waterelectricpool
Assessments
None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 50 events

  1. 2026-09-24
    days on market $488,000 Active 214 DOM
  2. 2026-09-23
    days on market $488,000 Active 213 DOM
  3. 2026-09-22
    days on market $488,000 Active 212 DOM
  4. 2026-09-21
    days on market $488,000 Active 211 DOM
  5. 2026-09-17
    days on market $488,000 Active 207 DOM
  6. 2026-09-14
    days on market $488,000 Active 204 DOM
  7. 2026-09-13
    days on market $488,000 Active 203 DOM
  8. 2026-09-13
    days on market $488,000 Active 202 DOM
  9. 2026-09-11
    days on market $488,000 Active 201 DOM
  10. 2026-09-05
    days on market $488,000 Active 195 DOM
  11. 2026-09-04
    days on market $488,000 Active 194 DOM
  12. 2026-09-03
    days on market $488,000 Active 193 DOM
  13. 2026-08-31
    days on market $488,000 Active 190 DOM
  14. 2026-08-28
    days on market $488,000 Active 187 DOM
  15. 2026-08-26
    days on market $488,000 Active 185 DOM
  16. 2026-08-24
    days on market $488,000 Active 183 DOM
  17. 2026-08-23
    days on market $488,000 Active 182 DOM
  18. 2026-08-21
    days on market $488,000 Active 180 DOM
  19. 2026-08-20
    days on market $488,000 Active 179 DOM
  20. 2026-08-19
    days on market $488,000 Active 178 DOM
  21. 2026-08-18
    days on market $488,000 Active 177 DOM
  22. 2026-08-16
    days on market $488,000 Active 175 DOM
  23. 2026-08-15
    days on market $488,000 Active 174 DOM
  24. 2026-08-13
    days on market $488,000 Active 172 DOM
  25. 2026-08-11
    days on market $488,000 Active 170 DOM
  26. 2026-08-10
    days on market $488,000 Active 169 DOM
  27. 2026-08-09
    days on market $488,000 Active 168 DOM
  28. 2026-08-07
    pricedays on market $488,000 Active 166 DOM
  29. 2026-08-06
    days on market $588,000 Active 165 DOM
  30. 2026-08-05
    days on market $588,000 Active 164 DOM
  31. 2026-08-04
    days on market $588,000 Active 163 DOM
  32. 2026-07-30
    days on market $588,000 Active 157 DOM
  33. 2026-07-28
    days on market $588,000 Active 156 DOM
  34. 2026-07-26
    days on market $588,000 Active 154 DOM
  35. 2026-07-24
    days on market $588,000 Active 152 DOM
  36. 2026-07-23
    days on market $588,000 Active 151 DOM
  37. 2026-07-22
    days on market $588,000 Active 150 DOM
  38. 2026-07-21
    days on market $588,000 Active 149 DOM
  39. 2026-07-18
    days on market $588,000 Active 146 DOM
  40. 2026-07-18
    days on market $588,000 Active 145 DOM
  41. 2026-07-16
    days on market $588,000 Active 144 DOM
  42. 2026-07-15
    days on market $588,000 Active 143 DOM
  43. 2026-07-13
    days on market $588,000 Active 141 DOM
  44. 2026-07-13
    days on market $588,000 Active 140 DOM
  45. 2026-07-12
    days on market $588,000 Active 139 DOM
  46. 2026-07-10
    days on market $588,000 Active 138 DOM
  47. 2026-07-09
    days on market $588,000 Active 137 DOM
  48. 2026-07-07
    days on market $588,000 Active 135 DOM
  49. 2026-07-06
    days on market $588,000 Active 134 DOM
  50. 2026-07-05
    days on market $588,000 Active 133 DOM

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

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 · 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

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$82,086
− Mortgage interest
−$27,336
− Property taxes
−$7,320
− Insurance
−$7,558
− Repairs & maintenance
−$6,567
− Management
−$6,567
− HOA
−$16,764
− Depreciation
−$14,196
Taxable loss
−$4,222
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$1,013
After-tax cash flow
$3,509/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.

Condition & rehab AI · 9 photos

Excellent 95/100 None rehab

This move-in ready, fully renovated townhouse boasts stunning bay views and is in excellent condition with no visible repairs needed. The property is ideal for both resale and rental due to its prime location and modern updates.

Components & finishes AI

Roof metal · good Flooring hardwood Counters granite Appliances stainless steel HVAC central · new lt5

Value-add opportunities

  • Both Painting the exterior siding — Enhances curb appeal and can increase both resale and rental value
  • Both Landscaping improvements — Enhances curb appeal and can increase both resale and rental value
C Composite school gradezoned avg 68/100

Zoned Schools

Elementary The Sanibel School A+ FL #5/2,144 Nat'l #94/41,679 High Cypress Lake High School D- FL #228/667 Nat'l #6,809/17,239

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
C Composite livability gradescore 67/100

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
County
Lee · 871,946 people
City population
6,402
Metro
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
Population (ZIP)
6,402
Household income
$122,730
Rent vs Own
8.4% rent · 91.6% own
Severe rent burden
3% of renters

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

Price history

+226.7% since first listed
10 events — show timeline
  • 2026-02-22 Listed $588,000 FORTMLS
  • 2020-02-19 Sold (Public Records) $460,000 Public Records
  • 2020-02-18 Sold (MLS) $460,000 FORTMLS
  • 2019-12-31 Listed $499,000 FORTMLS
  • 2001-11-08 Sold (Public Records) $439,000 Public Records
  • 2001-11-05 Sold (MLS) $439,000 FORTMLS
  • 2001-11-02 Price Changed $449,900 FORTMLS
  • 2001-04-11 Sold (Public Records) $365,000 Public Records
  • 1998-12-22 Sold (Public Records) $285,000 Public Records
  • 1996-06-10 Sold (Public Records) $180,000 Public Records

Property tax history

-21.3%/yr

Latest (2025): $328 · +0.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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