The water
Saltwater canals and the river
Many homes have a dock on a saltwater canal or the Caloosahatchee, often with no bridges to the river.

The Cape Coral Yacht Club is one of the city’s original waterfront neighborhoods, in southeast Cape Coral on the Caloosahatchee River, ZIP code 33904. Many homes sit on saltwater canals, often with no bridges between the dock and the river, and there is no HOA on most streets.
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Neighbors keep boats behind the house and reach the river in minutes, and the public beach at the Yacht Club park is close by. Most homes pay no association dues.
Cape Coral Yacht Club at a glance
Homes
Single-family
Built
Late 1950s to today
HOA
None on most streets
Boats behind the house, the river at the end of the canal and South Cape a few minutes away, with no association dues on most homes.
The water
Many homes have a dock on a saltwater canal or the Caloosahatchee, often with no bridges to the river.
The park
The Yacht Club beach is open with limited facilities. The pier, pool, boat ramp and marina remain closed during a phased redevelopment.
The neighborhood
Original 1960s homes and new custom homes on open streets, minutes from Cape Coral Parkway.
Most homes pay no association fee. The city provides the shared services and bills them on the utility bill and the property tax bill.
Water and sewer
city water and sewer service
Irrigation
city irrigation water for the lawn
Trash
curbside pickup, on the tax bill
Stormwater
street drainage, on the tax bill
Fire service
city fire department, on the tax bill
The park
the public beach and the Yacht Club park
No HOA on most homes, no CDD and no club. See what it costs to own here.
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What changed
Cape Coral Yacht Club sold a similar number of homes over the past 12 months at a higher median. Twenty-four homes sold at a median of $702,500, against 26 at $501,000 the year before, a jump that reflects which homes sold as much as price changes. On October 1, nine homes were for sale and none were under contract.
Median sold price, past 12 months
40% higher than the year before ($501,000)
Home types follow the MLS building categories, with filing errors corrected where the listing shows a different home type.
Homes that sold in the past 12 months, split by whether an earlier listing had failed in the year before. Days for relisted homes add up every listing; days for first-try sales count only the listing that sold.
| Home type | Sold on the first try | Relisted before selling | Relisted homes, median amount below their last listed price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 19 salesmedian $800,000, 50 days | 5 salesmedian $460,000, 202 days in all | $114,500about 21% less |
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the single-family median was $702,500, up from $501,000.
Single-family homes$501,000 in Sep 2025 · $702,500 in Sep 2026
Each point shows the median sale price for the 12 months ending that month, so neighboring points share most of their sales. The curved lines connect those values.
| 12 months ending | Single-family homes: sales | Median | Price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 26 | $501,000 | $319 |
| Oct 2025 | 25 | $490,000 | $318 |
| Nov 2025 | 25 | $490,000 | $318 |
| Dec 2025 | 28 | $527,500 | $322 |
| Jan 2026 | 30 | $552,500 | $326 |
| Feb 2026 | 28 | $571,250 | $331 |
| Mar 2026 | 26 | $571,250 | $326 |
| Apr 2026 | 30 | $571,250 | $326 |
| May 2026 | 29 | $596,000 | $338 |
| Jun 2026 | 27 | $599,900 | $329 |
| Jul 2026 | 27 | $599,900 | $327 |
| Aug 2026 | 24 | $657,500 | $334 |
| Sep 2026 | 24 | $702,500 | $346 |
Twenty-four homes sold in the 12 months ending September 2026, against 26 the year before, at a median of $702,500, up from $501,000. With this few sales, the median moves a lot with the mix of homes that sold. The price per square foot rose from $319 to $346.
One home sold in the Yacht Club in September.
Compare a home with recent sales on similar water: the same kind of canal or the river, the same bridge situation, and a similar age and elevation. Over the past 12 months the median sold price per square foot was $346, and a rebuilt or newer home sells in a different range than an original 1960s home.
On October 1, nine homes were for sale, about 4.5 months of sales at the past year’s pace, and none were under contract. Homes took a median of 50 days from listing to accepted contract on the listing that sold, and closed at a median 93.2% of their final asking price, the price after any cuts.
Five homes sold in the past year after an earlier listing expired, was withdrawn, or was terminated. They sold a median of about $114,500 below their last listed price, about 21% less, and spent a median of 202 days on the market across all their listings. Homes that sold on the first try took a median of 50 days.
Showing the latest months. Swipe sideways or use the arrows to see all 24 months.
Each bar is one month of closed sales. Monthly counts in a community this size move around a lot, so the 12-month figures in the cards are the steadier read.
| Month | Single-family homes | All homes |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar 2025 | 5 | 5 |
| Apr 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 4 | 4 |
| Jun 2025 | 5 | 5 |
| Jul 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| Aug 2025 | 3 | 3 |
| Sep 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 3 | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | 6 | 6 |
| May 2026 | 3 | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | 3 | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | 2 | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 2026 | 1 | 1 |
Every figure comes from Florida Gulf Coast MLS records. The full method is on our Southwest Florida market methodology page.
Figures from Florida Gulf Coast MLS records available as of October 10, 2026. See the full Cape Coral housing market update →
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Cost of ownership
Most Yacht Club homes pay no HOA fee and no community development district (CDD) charge. The community charges are the City of Cape Coral’s stormwater, trash and fire charges on the property tax bill.
The bigger yearly costs here are property taxes and insurance, which depend on the home, its elevation and its flood zone. Get insurance quotes early.
Choose one to see the yearly city charges.
Living in the home · current rates
Three city charges on the property tax bill, with no association fee on most homes.
City trash and recycling pickup, street drainage and stormwater work, and the city fire department. Water, sewer and irrigation water are billed separately on the city utility bill.
Renting it out · current rates
The same city charges plus the yearly rental registration. The figure shown is for short-term rentals; a lease longer than six months registers for $35 instead.
City trash and recycling pickup, street drainage and stormwater work, and the city fire department. Water, sewer and irrigation water are billed separately on the city utility bill.
Ask for the elevation certificate, the permit history and any storm repairs, and inspect the seawall and dock. Check the parcel with the city for any unpaid utility assessment. Your Worthington agent can help you gather these before you make an offer.
Property taxes, homeowners and flood insurance, water and sewer use, and upkeep of the house, lawn, dock and seawall, which stay with the owner.
| Charge | 2025–26 | 2026–27 |
|---|---|---|
| Stormwater fee | $156.00 | $163.00 |
| Trash and recycling | $384.25 | $384.25 |
| Fire assessment, average single-family home | About $540 | About $515.43 |
| Rental registration, lease over six months | $35 from Jan. 1, 2026 | $35 |
| Rental registration, six months or less | $350 from Jan. 1, 2026 | $350 |
With no HOA on most homes, the City of Cape Coral sets the rules. Every rental home must be registered with the city each year, and short-term stays must be at least six nights.
Rental rules
6 nights minimum
For short-term rentals of six months or less, under the city’s rules.
The registration
Register the home with the city every year: $35 for a lease longer than six months, $350 for six months or less.
The contact
Keep the owner’s or manager’s contact details current with the city, and report changes within 30 days.
The fines
Failing to register, or renewing more than 30 days late, brings a $50 fine and a referral to code compliance. Further penalties depend on the rental type and the violation, and each day can count as a separate offense.
The taxes
Leases of six months or less can owe Florida sales tax and Lee County’s tourist development tax.
A condominium can be stricter. If the home is in a condominium or has its own deed restrictions, check those rules too.
We work with owners renting in Cape Coral. We can walk you through the city rules and what the home realistically rents for.

The Yacht Club is one of Cape Coral’s first neighborhoods, built from the late 1950s around the city’s Yacht Club Community Park. It is usually described as the area south of Cape Coral Parkway between the Bimini Canal and the Caloosahatchee River. Original 1960s ranch homes sit next to remodels and new custom homes built after older houses came down.
It is a city neighborhood, not a planned community. Most homes have no HOA, no gate and no community development district (CDD). The City of Cape Coral supplies water, sewer and irrigation water, collects the trash, and runs the park. A condominium or a single street can still have its own rules, so check the title documents for a specific home.
The homes here are mostly detached single-family homes. Many were built from 1958 to the mid-1970s, and newer custom homes have replaced some of the originals. They run about 1,050 to 4,500 square feet, and many have a private pool. Canal widths range from narrow residential canals to wide basins and riverfront.
The owner looks after everything on the lot, including the lawn, the dock and the seawall. Seawall and dock work needs city permits. On an older home, check the roof, the elevation, the permit history and any storm repairs before you make an offer.
Life here centers on the water. Many owners keep a boat behind the house, and the Caloosahatchee is a short idle down the canal. The public beach at the Yacht Club park is open with limited facilities, while the pier, pool, boat ramp and marina stay closed during the city’s phased redevelopment.
Cape Coral Parkway brings restaurants, shops and services within a few minutes, and the Cape Coral Bridge leads to south Fort Myers. Use the interactive What’s Nearby map to test the drives to the places that matter to you.
Check a Cape Coral address’s flood zone
Flood zone and insurance costs can vary from one block to the next in Cape Coral. Look up the FEMA flood zone for any address in seconds, so you know the zone before you get an insurance quote and make an offer.
Open the flood zone lookup →Moving from up north? Compare your winter with Southwest Florida on our Cape Coral page. Our Florida relocation tax calculator compares what you pay now against what you would pay here, and our cost of owning a home guide puts association fees beside property taxes, insurance and the other yearly costs.
Most homes do not. The Yacht Club is a city neighborhood with no master HOA.
A condominium or a single street can have its own association or deed restrictions, so check the title documents for a specific home. The city provides utilities, trash pickup and the park.
Many homes sit on saltwater canals or the river with access to the Gulf.
Many canals have no bridges between the dock and the Caloosahatchee, while some routes pass under fixed bridges. Confirm the route, bridge heights and canal depth for the specific home.
The public beach is open with limited facilities.
The fishing pier, pool, boat ramp and marina remain closed after Hurricane Ian while the city works on a phased redevelopment, with some parts still waiting on funding and construction schedules. The Boathouse restaurant has been closed since a 2024 fire.
With no HOA on most homes, the main yearly charges are property taxes, insurance and the city charges on the tax bill.
For 2026–27 the city charges a $163 stormwater fee, $384.25 for trash and a fire assessment of about $515 for an average Cape Coral home. Actual charges vary by property.
Generally, yes, once the home is registered with the city.
Depending on how the home is rented, a Florida vacation rental license and state and county tourist tax registration may also be required, and recorded restrictions may limit rentals, so check the title documents. Registration costs $35 a year for leases longer than six months and $350 for six months or less, and short-term stays must be at least six nights.
No. The Yacht Club is an open city neighborhood with public streets.
Most streets have no gatehouse or community association.
Many were built from the late 1950s to the mid-1970s.
Newer custom homes have replaced some of the originals, so a street can mix 1960s ranch homes and homes built in the last few years.
Flood zones change from one block to the next, so the only answer that counts is the one for that exact address.
The zone affects both insurance cost and lender requirements, and two homes on the same street can sit in different ones. Check the FEMA flood zone for the address first, then get a current insurance quote before you make an offer.
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Compare the right Yacht Club homes.
Yacht Club homes sold for a median of $702,500 over the past 12 months, with only 24 sales, and nine were for sale on October 1. Before you make an offer, we compare the water access, the canal, the seawall, the elevation and the age of the home with recent sales.
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