Captiva Beach in Captiva

Captiva Beach
Homes for Sale in Captiva, FL

Community in Captiva · Lee County · ZIP 33924
274 homesBuilt 1925–2024
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Built fromLive Florida Gulf Coast MLS data14 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Captiva Beach in Captiva, FL has 4 homes for sale, asking from $1,350,000 to $1,999,000 (median $1,695,000). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1963–1996; 4 of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 2 ft).

Live · Captiva Beach Housing Pulse Florida Gulf Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
23%
Owner-occupied · Captiva Beach
68 of 291 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
77%
Non-owner-occupied · Captiva Beach
incl. 43% trust or LLC-held · 60% out-of-state
67%
Cash buyers · Captiva Beach
2 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending July 2025
274
Homes in the community
plus 17 vacant residential lots · 291 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 14 years of records
Est. 1925
Community established
homes built 1925-2024, median 1983 (FL DOR 2025)
0.4%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 274 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Captiva Beach

Live MLS inventory for Captiva Beach. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Captiva Beach listings as of 2026-09-11, priced high to low. Listing information provided by the Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Tap any home to ask about it.

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Captiva Beach is a small, low-volume market carrying just 274 homes, and the numbers point to a barrier island built around scale rather than turnover. Median living area runs 5,640 square feet, well beyond a typical single-family footprint, which tells you the housing stock here skews toward larger, custom-built homes rather than standard subdivisions.

The homestead share sits at 23.4%, meaning the majority of ownership here is non-homestead — consistent with a market weighted toward second homes and investment holdings rather than primary residences. Combined with a year-built range stretching from 1925 to 2024 and a median year built of 1983, this is a market where condition and vintage vary widely from one listing to the next, and pricing has to be evaluated home by home rather than by neighborhood average.

The 60-Second Overview

Captiva Beach is a compact barrier-island market of 274 homes where large living areas and a wide range of build years — from 1925 to 2024 — mean no two listings compete on quite the same terms.

Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.

Best for

  • Buyers seeking a large-format home well above typical single-family square footage
  • Buyers comfortable purchasing a second home or non-homestead property on a barrier island
  • Buyers who want the option to choose between a historic structure and recent new construction

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a bundled community amenity package as part of the purchase
  • Buyers seeking a smaller, lower-maintenance footprint rather than a large living area
  • Buyers who need consistent, easily-comparable pricing across a large set of similar homes

The market around Captiva Beach

Captiva Beach is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 33924, 5 homes are on the market and 0% are under contract — a slower corner of Captiva.

Across Lee County, 689 homes are active and 139 pending (17% under contract).

Homes here are singlefamilyresidence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Captiva Beach specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Listing locations from Florida Gulf Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

If we were buying in Captiva Beach today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Captiva Beach.

Best Buy
Buyers targeting a large-format home on a barrier island rather than a standard subdivision footprint.
Biggest Risk
Condition and age vary enough that no two listings can be priced off the same assumptions.
Sweet Spot
Buyers comfortable evaluating each home individually rather than by area averages.
Avoid If
You are looking for a standardized, amenity-packaged community with consistent unit sizes.

Scale, Vintage, and Ownership Structure

The defining number in this market is square footage. A median living area of 5,640 square feet puts Captiva Beach well outside the range of a typical residential subdivision, and it shapes everything from carrying costs to the buyer pool that can realistically transact here.

Layer in a median year built of 1983 against a full range running from 1925 to 2024, and you get a market where age and condition diverge sharply from listing to listing — some homes are ground-up recent builds, others are older structures that may carry deferred maintenance or renovation history. There is no community amenity package identified from current MLS listings, so any pool, dock, or club access tied to a specific property should be verified listing by listing rather than assumed as a shared feature.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Captiva Beach. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a market this small and this varied — 274 homes spanning nearly a century of construction and a wide swing in size and condition — pricing by comparable sale is harder than it looks. We pull the actual build year, square footage, and ownership context on each listing rather than leaning on a neighborhood average that will not hold up here.

Captiva Beach in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers targeting a large-format home on a barrier island rather than a standard subdivision footprint.
Biggest advantageThe wide build-year range gives buyers real choice between legacy structures and recent construction.
Biggest riskCondition and age vary enough that no two listings can be priced off the same assumptions.
Sweet spotBuyers comfortable evaluating each home individually rather than by area averages.
Avoid ifYou are looking for a standardized, amenity-packaged community with consistent unit sizes.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Captiva Beach sales matched to your home.

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The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Lee County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,141/mo
Lee County typical true cost to own
$183/mo
Lee County typical home insurance
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County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Captiva Beach Market Scorecard

Thin data

Captiva Beach is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of $1,695,000, and homes go under contract in about 104 days.

n/a
Months supply
$1,695,000
Median list
n/a
Median sold
$1076
Per sqft
104
Days on mkt
4/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33924 ZIP is $1,063,629 (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Captiva Beach?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 274 homes plus 17 vacant residential lots in Captiva Beach (public records).
What share of Captiva Beach is owner-occupied?
23% of Captiva Beach parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Captiva Beach built?
Homes in Captiva Beach were built between 1925 and 2024, with a median year built of 1983 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Captiva Beach?
Cash buyers took 67% of Captiva Beach sales in the 12 months ending July 2025 (2 of 3 closings, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Captiva Beach?
The best agent for Captiva Beach is one who actively works Captiva and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Captiva Beach.
How do I find a top Captiva real estate agent who knows Captiva Beach?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Captiva Beach and the wider Captiva area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Captiva Beach?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Captiva Beach purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers seeking a large-format home well above typical single-family square footageExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable purchasing a second home or non-homestead property on a barrier islandExcellent fit
Buyers who want the option to choose between a historic structure and recent new constructionExcellent fit
Buyers who want a bundled community amenity package as part of the purchaseProbably not
Buyers seeking a smaller, lower-maintenance footprint rather than a large living areaProbably not
Buyers who need consistent, easily-comparable pricing across a large set of similar homesProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 33924))
Under-contract sharesFlorida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-07-18
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2012 (42 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Florida Gulf Coast MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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