Verandah
Median sold · last 120 days$475,000
96.0%Sellers received
30.3%Re-list rate
33Homes for sale
9Under contract
Southwest Florida › Fort Myers
What July 2026 Means for Fort Myers Buyers & Sellers
A data-driven read on the Fort Myers housing market: median price, inventory, and what’s actually selling, paired with live homes for sale and recent sales from the Worthington Realty research team.
Fort Myers At a Glance
Median Sale Price
$331,000
▼ 1.2% YoYPrice / Sq Ft
$199
▼ 2.5% YoYClosed Sales
418
▼ 0.2% YoYActive Listings
2,533
▼ 22.9% YoYMonths of Supply
5.4
▼ 32.5% YoYSold-to-List Ratio
95.7%
▲ 0.5 pts YoYRe-list Rate
24.6%
Back on marketAsk-Bid Gap
5.4%
Ask vs sold $/sqftIn July 2026 the Fort Myers housing market steadied. Price per square foot rebounded to $199 from June’s 30-month low of $193, though it held 2.5% below a year ago, and the median eased just 1.2% to $331,000. Closings were essentially flat at 418 while pending sales rose 11.5%, and active inventory fell 22.9% to 2,533. Fort Myers carried the highest Re-list Rate of the five cities at 24.6%, so buyers have room among older and previously listed homes. Correctly priced homes sold in a median of 59 days.
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Fort Myers Housing Market Report: July 2026
Single-family and condo activity across Fort Myers, from the Florida Gulf Coast MLS.
Key takeaways for July 2026
- Price per square foot turned up. Price per square foot rose to $199 in July from June’s 30-month low of $193, its first monthly gain since April, though it stayed 2.5% below a year ago and the median held near flat at $331,000.
- The most negotiating room of the five. Fort Myers carried the highest Re-list Rate of the five featured cities at 24.6%, and relisted homes sold a median $43,900 below their earlier asking price.
- Inventory kept easing. Active inventory fell 22.9% year over year to 2,533 and months of supply eased to 5.4, still one of the looser overall readings of the five cities.
- Real competition is tighter than it looks. Competitive Inventory sat at 2.1 months, well below the 5.4-month overall figure, so a well-priced home faces fewer direct competitors than the raw count suggests.
- Buyers are still active. Pending sales rose 11.5% year over year to 435 and 567 homes were under contract as of August 3, while closings came in essentially flat at 418.
Market Trend
Fort Myers Median Sale Price
Monthly, five years
Jul 2026 · Latest
$331,000
▲ 35% since Jan 2021▼ 19% from Nov ’24 peak
Jul 2026 · $331,000
Source: InfoSparks · FGCMLS via Stellar MLS
New Pending Sales counts contracts that went pending during each month. Homes under contract (567 as of August 3, 2026) is a separate point-in-time total.
Fort Myers vs. Southwest Florida
All year-over-year columns compare against July 2025. Tap any city to open its market page.
| City | Median Price | Median YoY | Price/SF | Active | Active YoY | Mo. Supply | Sold-to-List | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers | $331,000 | -1.2% | $199 | 2,533 | -22.9% | 5.4 | 95.7% | 418 |
| Cape Coral | $393,000 | +12.3% | $222 | 2,486 | -27.9% | 4.9 | 97.9% | 520 |
| Estero | $507,500 | +11.1% | $245 | 471 | -29.1% | 3.8 | 96.7% | 95 |
| Bonita Springs | $470,000 | -6.0% | $274 | 743 | -33.2% | 4.8 | 96.0% | 115 |
| Naples | $615,000 | +4.2% | $337 | 4,138 | -22.9% | 5.5 | 95.0% | 664 |
| SW Florida | $410,000 | +2.5% | $233 | 16,811 | -22.6% | 6.1 | 96.3% | 2,848 |
Source: FGCMLS via Stellar MLS. SW Florida covers the full FGCMLS footprint, not an average of the five cities.
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Price per square foot rebounded off its low
Price per square foot rose to $199 in July from June’s 30-month low of $193, its first monthly gain since April, though it remained 2.5% below a year ago, and the median eased just 1.2% to $331,000. Pending sales rose 11.5% to 435 and Worthington’s August 3 export counted 567 homes under contract, a Pending-to-Active Ratio of 22.6%, while closings came in essentially flat at 418. At the $331,000 median, a buyer financing $264,800 at the current 6.66% average Freddie Mac rate would carry a principal-and-interest payment near $1,702 a month before taxes, insurance, or HOA dues.
What sellers actually compete against
Not every listing is real competition. Competitive Inventory, which removes long-stale and relisted homes, runs 2.1 months, well below the 5.4-month overall figure. Fort Myers carried the highest Re-list Rate of the five cities at 24.6%, and a relisted home that sold did so a median $43,900 below its earlier asking price, so listing history is worth checking against recent comparable sales. The citywide Ask-Bid Gap held at 5.4% and widens above $1.5 million. Full methodology, the Worthington Market Lens, and shadow-inventory tracking are in the complete report: Fort Myers Price Per Square Foot Rebounded in July 2026.
Fort Myers Featured Community Snapshots
Median sold price uses closings from the trailing 120 days; inventory and re-list figures are snapshots as of August 3, 2026. Each community is a starting point; tap in to see current listings.
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The Plantation
Median sold · last 120 days$590,000
96.2%Sellers received
30.8%Re-list rate
26Homes for sale
12Under contract
Pelican Preserve
Median sold · last 120 days$412,500
96.6%Sellers received
20.5%Re-list rate
44Homes for sale
10Under contract
Timber Creek
Median sold · last 120 days$525,000
97.6%Sellers received
28.6%Re-list rate
28Homes for sale
10Under contract
Lexington Country Club
Median sold · last 120 days$274,950
96.2%Sellers received
20.0%Re-list rate
20Homes for sale
10Under contract
WildBlue
Median sold · last 120 days$1,247,500
95.9%Sellers received
10.0%Re-list rate
30Homes for sale
3Under contract
Community medians combine all product types and price tiers and are a starting point only; price to sub-neighborhood and floor-plan comparables. Source: FGCMLS via Stellar MLS.
Homes for Sale in Fort Myers
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Recently Sold in Fort Myers
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Living in Fort Myers
A quick orientation for anyone weighing a move to the area.
Fort Myers is the heart of Southwest Florida, a river city that pairs a walkable, historic downtown with newer master-planned communities spreading east of I-75. Buyers find real variety: single-family homes, condos, and new construction at prices that stay more accessible than neighboring Naples, with stronger job access than Cape Coral. Most homes run from the $300,000s into the $600,000s, while riverfront and gated-golf estates reach well above $1 million.
Downtown’s River District brings dining, galleries, and live music, while the suburbs east of I-75 offer amenity-rich, resort-style neighborhoods. Cultural anchors like the Edison & Ford Winter Estates, major employers such as Lee Health, and quick access to Gulf beaches round out a lifestyle built for year-round living. Buyers should weigh flood-zone and insurance costs, which vary block to block, along with age, condition, and whether a community carries CDD assessments.
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Is Fort Myers a good place to buy right now?
Fort Myers offers different conditions depending on the listing. The city's 24.6% Re-list Rate means nearly one in four active listings has a prior expired, withdrawn, or terminated record. Competitive Inventory is much tighter at 2.1 months, so buyers should compare fresh, well-priced homes separately from older and previously listed inventory. The listing history, Ask-Bid Gap, condition, and recent comparable sales provide a better basis for an offer than the citywide figures alone.
Why isn't my Fort Myers home selling?
Start by comparing the asking price, condition, property type, insurance costs, and marketing with the most relevant recent sales. Relisted homes in Fort Myers sold a median $43,900 below their earlier asking price. Pricing to recent comparable sales the first time helps avoid a long, twice-listed run.
How much below asking should I offer in Fort Myers?
Fort Myers homes sold for a median 95.7% of their final list price, but that is a market summary rather than a rule for an individual offer. It may also reflect price reductions made before the home went under contract. The listing history, condition, comparable sales, and current Ask-Bid Gap within the price tier should guide the offer.
How long does it take to sell a home in Fort Myers?
First-attempt listings that sold did so in a median of 59 days. Homes that relisted before selling took a median of 234 combined days, about four times longer.
How does Fort Myers compare with the rest of Southwest Florida?
Fort Myers has the highest Re-list Rate among the five featured cities and the softest year-over-year price per square foot, though July's $199 was its first monthly gain since April. Its overall months of supply, at 5.4, is one of the looser readings among the five featured cities, while its Competitive Inventory of 2.1 months is in line with the others.
What flood zone is a Fort Myers home in, and how do I check it?
Flood zones in Fort Myers change from one block to the next, and they affect both insurance cost and lender requirements. Look up the FEMA flood zone for any Fort Myers address with Worthington’s Southwest Florida flood zone lookup, then confirm a current insurance quote before you make an offer.
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