Beach Road on Sanibel Island

Beach Road is a residential neighborhood located on the East End of Sanibel Island, just steps from the Gulf of Mexico. The community consists of single-family homes positioned near Sanibel’s beaches, offering convenient access to island amenities while maintaining a quiet residential setting.
Beach Road’s location provides easy access to the Sanibel Causeway, Periwinkle Way shopping and dining, and the island bike path system.

Unlike traditional residential neighborhoods, Beach Road homes are part of Sanibel’s Below Market Rate (BMR) Housing program, and are not available for sale.

Community Facts & Features

• 🏡 Community Type: Single-family home neighborhood

• 📍 Location: Beach Road, East End Sanibel Island

• 🗺️ Latitude / Longitude: 26.4476, -82.0339

• 🌴 Near-beach residential neighborhood

• 🏖️ Beach Access: Short walk to the Gulf of Mexico

• 📅 Minimum Rental Period: 28 days

• 🏘️ Housing Type: Below Market Rate Housing (BMR)

Community History

Beach Road homes were developed as part of Sanibel’s Below Market Rate Housing initiative, which supports workforce housing opportunities on the island. The neighborhood reflects Sanibel’s commitment to maintaining a diverse residential community while preserving the island’s character and environment.

Community Overview

Beach Road consists of single-family homes located near the Gulf of Mexico on Sanibel’s East End. These homes are part of the City of Sanibel’s Below Market Rate Housing program and are not part of the traditional open real estate market.
Because of program requirements and ownership guidelines, homes in this neighborhood rarely become available for purchase.

Beach Road Residents Enjoy

Residents enjoy proximity to Sanibel beaches, island bike paths, and convenient access to Periwinkle Way shopping and dining. The East End location provides easy travel on and off the island while maintaining a quiet residential atmosphere.

Minutes To Nearby Destinations

• ⏱ 5 minutes to the Sanibel Causeway

• ⏱ 5 minutes to Periwinkle Way shopping and dining

• ⏱ 10 minutes to the Sanibel Lighthouse

• ⏱ 15 minutes to J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge

• ⏱ 45 minutes to Southwest Florida International Airport
  Drive times are approximate and may vary by traffic and season.

What is Below Market Rate Housing? Sanibel homes and condos average price exceeds the budget for many service providers and families who work on the islands. Below Market Rate Housing is a viable way for many who work on and love the islands to also live here and send their children to the Sanibel K-8th Grade Blue Ribbon School. Together with the City of Sanibel, Community Housing Resources is actively acquiring and maintaining over 74 units which are available with an application process to rent "below market rate value".