Captiva Homes for Sale in Daytona Beach Shores, FL

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

A 2007 boutique oceanfront condominium in Daytona Beach Shores, just 18 large three-bedroom residences, residential with a monthly rental minimum.

Oceanfront2007 constructionBoutique 18 units

Live Market Pulse

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Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.

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Listings before the portals, true comps, and the renovation and carrying-cost math, before you tour.

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Jon's Current Read

"Captiva is a boutique, relatively modern oceanfront condominium in Daytona Beach Shores, built in 2007 with just 18 large three-bedroom residences, three per floor. The read is spacious, residential beachfront ownership in a newer building, kept owner-occupant by a monthly rental minimum and with a long runway before Florida's milestone inspection applies. The trade is the full-service oceanfront carrying cost (dues and insurance) and the concentrated per-owner math of a small association."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Captiva is a direct-oceanfront condominium at 3801 South Atlantic Avenue in Daytona Beach Shores, Volusia County, on the barrier island with direct beach access.

Completed in 2007, it is a boutique high-rise of just 18 residences, three per floor, which gives each home privacy. All units are large three-bedroom, three-bath plans with high ceilings, tray ceilings, granite, a jacuzzi tub in the master, and spacious oceanfront balconies.

The building is residential by design: it carries a monthly minimum rental (reported between one and three months depending on source), which keeps it owner-occupant and seasonal rather than a nightly-rental operation. As a 2007 building, it sits on a longer timeline before Florida's 30-year milestone inspection than the older towers nearby.

Because Captiva is a small oceanfront condominium, the purchase is about the association and the unit: the dues and what they cover, the reserve study and funding, the insurance, the rental rule, and the specific unit's floor and exposure.

Quick Match

Who Captiva is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a large, modern oceanfront residence in a boutique building
Seasonal owners comfortable with a monthly rental minimum
Buyers who value newer (2007) construction with a longer milestone runway

Probably not for

Buyers who want a single-family home or a low HOA
Investors seeking nightly or weekly vacation-rental income
Buyers unwilling to carry full-service oceanfront dues and insurance

Market Pulse

How Captiva is performing right now

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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

0Months of supplytight

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+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

+0%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from DBAAR, as of June 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Captiva listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are goingn/a2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Daytona Beach Shores Oceanfront Condos or Daytona Beach Shores. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

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8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Captiva buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Captiva

Live MLS inventory for Captiva. 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.

3801 S Atlantic Avenue #303 home for sale in Captiva

Active · 1120 daysTop listing

$789,900

3 bd · 3 ba · 2,131 sqft · built 2006

3801 S Atlantic Avenue #303, Daytona Beach Shores, 32118

Listed by Adams, Cameron & Co., Realtors

3801 S Atlantic Avenue #603 home for sale in Captiva

Active · 469 days

$762,900

3 bd · 3 ba · 2,300 sqft · built 2006

3801 S Atlantic Avenue #603, Daytona Beach Shores, 32118

RenovatedBest value

Listed by Coldwell Banker Coast Realty

Interactive Map

Captiva on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from DBAAR; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from Captiva. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

The Atlantic beach~1 min · direct oceanfront access

Daytona Beach Shores shopping~3 to 5 min · along S Atlantic Ave

Port Orange (Dunlawton) retail~10 min · west over the Dunlawton bridge

Downtown Daytona Beach~10 to 15 min · north along the peninsula

Interstate 95~15 min · via Dunlawton Ave

Daytona Beach International Airport~15 to 20 min · near the Speedway

Ponce Inlet lighthouse and marinas~10 to 15 min · south on the peninsula

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

Captiva (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Volusia County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

Captiva is served by Volusia County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Captiva address.

The takeaway

What actually affects Captiva owners, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Captiva

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Captiva, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishAs a 2007 building, Captiva sits on a longer runway before Florida's 30-year milestone inspection than the older oceanfront towers, a relative advantage. The recurring factors are the full-service dues and the oceanfront insurance market; with only 18 units, the association's reserve posture is the key item to review.

Relatively modern (2007) oceanfront building

BullishNewer construction with large three-bedroom plans and a milestone inspection still years out sets it apart from the older towers and reduces near-term structural risk. impact

SignificanceRadius: Building-wide

Relatively modern (2007) oceanfront building

Small association, concentrated costs

NeutralWith just 18 units, the per-owner share of insurance and any capital project is concentrated, so the reserve study and funding matter more than in a large tower. impact

SignificanceRadius: Building-wide

Small association, concentrated costs

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Captiva, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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2024 to 2025
Regulation
Florida condominium reserve-study requirements
Under Florida's condominium safety law, residential condominiums three stories and higher must maintain structural integrity reserve studies and fund the reserves they identify; the 30-year milestone inspection applies once a building reaches 30 years (2037 for a 2007 building). Why it matters: For Captiva, review the reserve study and funding and the dues; the 2007 age means the milestone inspection is years out, a relative advantage, but the 18-unit count concentrates any cost. Source

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

The Strategy

The Captiva buying strategy.

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

Review the reserve study and budget. Even on a 2007 building, request the structural integrity reserve study, the funding plan, and any assessment history, especially given the 18-unit count.

Get the master insurance picture. Pull the association's master policy, deductibles, and recent premium trajectory on an oceanfront building, then price your HO-6 contents coverage.

Confirm the dues and what they cover. Verify the current monthly figure and inclusions (insurance, water, cable, amenities, reserves), and how the small association budgets.

Confirm the rental rule in writing. The minimum is monthly (reported one to three months); verify the current term if rental flexibility matters to you.

Pick the floor and exposure. With three units per floor, confirm the specific unit's exposure and balcony orientation, since all units are large three-bedroom plans.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A higher-floor three-bedroom with strong ocean exposure, in a building whose reserves and insurance you have reviewed, at an all-in monthly you have run.

Biggest Risk

Full-service oceanfront dues plus master-insurance cost, concentrated across 18 owners; price the full picture.

Best Lot

Higher-floor, direct-ocean units carry the premium; lower floors are the relative value.

Smart Timing

As a newer, boutique oceanfront building with large plans, Captiva commands a premium over the older towers; price the unit on floor, exposure, and the association's health.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Captiva is a boutique, relatively modern oceanfront condominium at 3801 South Atlantic Avenue in Daytona Beach Shores, Volusia County (ZIP 32118), completed in 2007, with just 18 large three-bedroom, three-bath residences (three per floor) featuring high ceilings, granite, and spacious oceanfront balconies. A monthly minimum rental (reported one to three months) keeps it residential and seasonal, and the 2007 construction sits on a longer timeline before Florida's 30-year milestone inspection than the older towers. As a small oceanfront association, the dues, reserve study, and insurance are the central questions for buyers, with the per-owner share concentrated across 18 units.

Captiva Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Captiva.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Captiva today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: lower-floor residences

Lower-floor three-bedroom residences, the relative value in a building where every unit is large. Review the reserves and dues first, then price on floor and exposure.

Lowest entry

Mid: mid-floor residences

Mid-floor three-bedroom, three-bath homes with strong ocean exposure, the core of the building. Floor, exposure, and condition separate these.

Most inventory

High: high-floor residences

Higher-floor residences with the best ocean exposure set the building's ceiling. Height and a full ocean view drive the premium; price each on its exposure and finishes.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$900K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

Entry: lower-floor residences

Lower-floor three-bedroom residences, the relative value in a building where every unit is large. Review the reserves and dues first, then price on floor and exposure.

Mid: mid-floor residences

Mid-floor three-bedroom, three-bath homes with strong ocean exposure, the core of the building. Floor, exposure, and condition separate these.

High: high-floor residences

Higher-floor residences with the best ocean exposure set the building's ceiling. Height and a full ocean view drive the premium; price each on its exposure and finishes.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Captiva, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Better lots and views resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Captiva is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Unit Value

The unit premium.

In a condo the value the market gives back at resale is set by the unit, not a lot: the floor, the view line (direct versus partial), and the exposure. The interior can be renovated, but the floor and view cannot, so higher floors and better views hold their value better. How much more they command varies by building, line, and condition, which is why we read it unit by unit against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Captiva holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

No CDD on the tax billStrong

Central Intracoastal West locationStrong

Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong

$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive

All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Captiva

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Underbudgeting the carrying costs
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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Captiva sells large, modern oceanfront residences in an 18-unit building, kept residential by a monthly rental minimum. The newer construction and the view are the draw; the deal is the floor and exposure and a clean read on the small association's reserves and insurance.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.6B+ · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.8/10

Renovation Risk7.4/10

Location Efficiency8.6/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.8/10

Carrying Cost Advantage5.4/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Captiva is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live DBAAR feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live DBAAR feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Unit Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

Fill = price per square foot; ring = by realized $/sqft per unit. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from DBAAR; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

Higher-floor, direct-ocean units carry the premium here.
Lower floors are the relative value.
With 18 owners, the reserve and insurance posture affects every unit; review it first.

At Captiva, value sorts by floor and ocean exposure, since all units are large three-bedroom plans. Higher-floor units with direct-ocean views command the premium, while lower floors are the relative value. Because it is a newer (2007) building, near-term structural risk is lower than the older towers, but with only 18 units the dues, reserves, and insurance are concentrated per owner, so review the reserve study and insurance first, then price the specific unit on its floor, exposure, and finishes.

The 15-Second Verdict

Captiva in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a large, modern oceanfront residence in a boutique building with a residential rental posture.

Strong onNewer (2007) construction, large three-bedroom plans, direct oceanfront, and a longer milestone runway than the older towers.

WatchFull-service oceanfront dues and master-insurance cost, concentrated across just 18 owners, and the reserve posture.

Not forBuyers who want a single-family home, a low HOA, or nightly and weekly vacation-rental income.

The edgeA 2007 building means a longer runway before the 30-year milestone inspection than the older oceanfront towers nearby.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

The fee reflects a full-service oceanfront building; confirm the current figure and inclusions.
With 18 owners, reserves and insurance are concentrated per unit; review them closely.
A monthly rental minimum keeps the building residential, not transient.

Captiva is a full-service oceanfront condominium, so monthly dues apply and typically cover master insurance, water and sewer, cable, exterior and grounds maintenance, the pool and amenities, and reserves. With only 18 large units, the reserve funding and per-owner insurance share are especially important. Confirm the current figure, what it covers, the reserve study, and any assessments before you buy.

Master building insurance, water and sewer, cable, exterior and common-area maintenance, the pool and amenities, secured entry and parking, and reserves (confirm the current breakdown with the association).

There is no separate golf or social club; amenities are the building's own (typically a pool, secured entry, and parking). Confirm the current amenity set and rules with the association.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Captiva buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxVolusia County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Captiva.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Captiva

Thinking of selling at Captiva?

Your buyer wants a large, modern oceanfront residence and clarity on a small building's finances. Sell the story: the 2007 construction, the large three-bedroom plan, funded reserves, and the floor and ocean exposure.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across the Jacksonville metro for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus the Jacksonville metro average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Captiva, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Daytona Beach Shores Oceanfront Condos, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Captiva home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Captiva matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

The real cost & risk here

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

$1,789/mo

Volusia County typical true cost to own

$151/mo

Volusia County typical home insurance

Check CDD

Confirm before you offer

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Volusia County scorecard.

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 Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Captiva is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Limited supply, a median asking price of $776,400, and homes go under contract in about 799.5 days.

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Months supply

$776,400

Median list

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Median sold

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Per sqft

799.5

Days on mkt

2/0/0

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32118 ZIP is $291,026, about 3.0% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Captiva?

It is a boutique direct-oceanfront condominium at 3801 South Atlantic Avenue in Daytona Beach Shores, Volusia County, with direct beach access.

When was Captiva built?

It was completed in 2007, making it one of the newer oceanfront buildings on this stretch, with a longer runway before Florida's 30-year milestone inspection than the older towers.

How big is the building and the units?

It is a boutique high-rise of just 18 residences, three per floor, with all units large three-bedroom, three-bath plans featuring high ceilings, granite, and spacious oceanfront balconies.

Can I rent out a unit at Captiva?

Yes, with a monthly minimum rental (reported one to three months), which keeps the building residential and seasonal rather than a nightly-rental operation. Confirm the current rule with the association.

What are the condominium dues?

Monthly dues apply and typically cover master insurance, water and sewer, cable, exterior and grounds maintenance, the amenities, and reserves. With only 18 large units, confirm the current figure, inclusions, and reserve funding closely.

Why does the small unit count matter?

With just 18 units, the per-owner share of master insurance and any capital project or assessment is concentrated, so the association's reserve study and funding matter more than in a large tower.

What does the 2007 construction mean for buyers?

Modern systems and a longer timeline before the 30-year milestone inspection (around 2037), with a structural integrity reserve study required for the building's height. Still review the reserve study and funding.

What amenities does Captiva have?

Typical full-service oceanfront-building amenities such as a pool, secured entry, and parking, with direct beach access. Confirm the current amenity set with the association.

What schools serve Captiva?

It is served by Volusia County Schools, with assignments set by address; many units here are owner-occupied or seasonal. Verify current zoned schools with the district if that matters to you.

What should I verify before buying?

Review the structural integrity reserve study and funding plan, the budget and any assessment history, the master insurance and deductibles, the dues and inclusions, and the unit's floor and exposure.

How is Captiva different from the older oceanfront towers?

It is newer (2007), with large three-bedroom residences and a boutique 18-unit scale, and sits on a longer milestone-inspection timeline than the 1970s and 1980s buildings. The trade is concentrated per-owner costs in a small association.

Is Captiva a good buy?

For buyers who want a large, modern oceanfront residence in a boutique building, it is a strong option. The decision turns on the floor and exposure and a clean read on the small association's reserves and insurance, so verify those before you commit.

Who is the best real estate agent for Captiva?

The best agent for Captiva is one who actively works Daytona Beach Shores and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, 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.

How do I find a top Daytona Beach Shores real estate agent who knows Captiva?

Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Captiva and the wider Daytona Beach Shores area.

Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Captiva?

Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Captiva purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Captiva?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want a large, modern oceanfront residence in a boutique buildingExcellent fit

You are comfortable with a monthly rental minimumExcellent fit

You value newer (2007) construction with a longer milestone runwayExcellent fit

You want a single-family home or a low HOAProbably not

You want nightly or weekly vacation-rental incomeProbably not

You are not willing to carry full-service oceanfront dues and insuranceProbably not

Get the inside read on Captiva

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Captiva home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

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Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. © 2026 Daytona Beach Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Captiva Homes for Sale in Daytona Beach Shores, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who Captiva is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Captiva is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Captiva

Captiva on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Captiva

Relatively modern (2007) oceanfront building

Small association, concentrated costs

Florida condominium reserve-study requirements

The Captiva buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Captiva.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The unit premium.

How well Captiva holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Captiva

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Captiva is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Captiva in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Captiva buy.

Thinking of selling at Captiva?

In Captiva, condition and view decide your number

What is your Captiva home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Captiva Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Captiva?

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