The Fort Myers real estate market entered the fall with more sales, fewer listings and faster contracts than it had a year earlier, while prices stayed close to where they were in 2025. This update uses September 2026 Fort Myers figures pulled from the Florida Gulf Coast MLS (FGCMLS), the regional report from the Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association (RPCRA), and Florida Realtors’ September numbers for Lee County, which is the same footprint as the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area. The four figures to know:
- 380 Fort Myers closed sales in September, up 9.2% from 348 a year earlier (FGCMLS via Worthington Realty, Sep 2026).
- 2,487 active Fort Myers listings, down 17.7% from 3,022 (FGCMLS via Worthington Realty, Sep 2026).
- $341,000 Fort Myers median sale price across all home types, down 1.0% from $344,500 (FGCMLS via Worthington Realty, Sep 2026).
- 7.24% average 30-year fixed mortgage rate for the week of October 29 (Freddie Mac PMMS, Oct 29, 2026).
To see what is on the market today, open our Fort Myers homes for sale search or the Fort Myers MLS archive. New builds are grouped separately on the Fort Myers new construction page.
Fort Myers Market Data at a Glance
Fort Myers rows come from FGCMLS data for September 2026 as compiled by Worthington Realty, which does not publish an exact boundary for its Fort Myers market. Lee County rows are Florida Realtors’ September 2026 figures. Where only a percentage change was published, the year-ago column shows that change.
| Metric | This month | Year ago | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers median sale price (all homes) | $341,000 | $344,500 | FGCMLS via Worthington Realty, Sep 2026 |
| Fort Myers closed sales | 380 | 348 | FGCMLS via Worthington Realty, Sep 2026 |
| Fort Myers active listings | 2,487 | 3,022 | FGCMLS via Worthington Realty, Sep 2026 |
| Fort Myers months of supply | 5.3 | 7.3 | FGCMLS via Worthington Realty, Sep 2026 |
| Fort Myers median days on market | 55 | 79 | FGCMLS via Worthington Realty, Sep 2026 |
| Fort Myers sold-to-list ratio | 96.0% | 95.9% | FGCMLS via Worthington Realty, Sep 2026 |
| Lee single-family median price | $375,500 | $375,000 | Florida Realtors, Sep 2026 |
| Lee condo/townhouse median price | $255,000 | $280,000 | Florida Realtors, Sep 2026 |
| Lee condo/townhouse months of supply | 6.6 | 9.7 | Florida Realtors, Sep 2026 |
| 30-year fixed mortgage rate | 7.24% | 6.17% (Oct 30, 2025) | Freddie Mac PMMS, Oct 2026 |
Single-Family Homes vs. Condos
Inside Fort Myers, September’s 380 closings included 210 single-family homes at a $450,000 median and 131 condos at a $220,000 median; townhouses and manufactured homes make up the rest of the all-homes total (FGCMLS via Worthington Realty, Sep 2026). That gap is why the $341,000 headline sits well below the typical detached-home price: the city has a large stock of condos along the river, McGregor Boulevard and the golf corridors east of US-41.
The county pattern backs this up. Lee County single-family homes held a $375,500 median, up 0.1%, on 1,116 closings, while the condo and townhouse median dropped 8.9% to $255,000 even though condo closings rose 5.9% to 343 (Florida Realtors, Sep 2026). Cash played a bigger role on the condo side: 210 of the 343 condo sales were cash, about 61%, compared with 319 of 1,116 single-family sales, about 29% (Florida Realtors, Sep 2026). RPCRA, whose report covers Lee and Hendry counties outside Bonita Springs and Estero, put the September single-family median at $360,000 and the condo median at $220,000, both lower than in August (RPCRA, Sep 2026).
Inventory and Days on Market
Supply is contracting from a high point. Fort Myers listings fell from 3,022 to 2,487 over the year, and months of supply dropped from 7.3 to 5.3 (FGCMLS via Worthington Realty, Sep 2026). New listings slipped to 631 from 689 and pending sales were nearly flat at 361 versus 365, so the shrinkage comes from fewer homes coming on and steady demand, not a surge in buyers (FGCMLS via Worthington Realty, Sep 2026).
Sold homes spent a median 55 days on market, down 30.4% from 79 (FGCMLS via Worthington Realty, Sep 2026). Countywide, single-family homes went under contract in a median 58 days and closed in 92, while condos took 86 days to contract and 120 to close (Florida Realtors, Sep 2026). Measures differ between reports. RPCRA calculated 7.0 months of single-family supply and 11.1 months for condos across its territory, the condo figure down 12.3% year over year (RPCRA, Sep 2026), while Florida Realtors put Lee County at 5.2 months for single-family and 6.6 for condos (Florida Realtors, Sep 2026). Each source uses its own inventory and sales definitions, so compare trends within a source rather than across them.
Sale-to-List and Price Reductions
Fort Myers sellers received 96.0% of list price on homes sold in September, essentially unchanged from 95.9% a year earlier (FGCMLS via Worthington Realty, Sep 2026). Measured against original list price, Lee County single-family sellers got a median 94.7% and condo sellers 91.8%, both better than last year (Florida Realtors, Sep 2026). A direct count of price reductions in Fort Myers was not published. The closest indicator is relisting: 23.9% of Fort Myers homes had been relisted, and 60.3% of relisted homes came back at least 3% below their earlier price (Worthington Realty analysis of FGCMLS records, Sep 2026). Read together, the first price is often not the final one, but sellers who price close to the market are giving up little in negotiation.
What Is Driving the Fort Myers Market
Rates eased slightly but stay above 7%
Freddie Mac’s weekly survey had the 30-year fixed at 7.40% in mid-October, 7.32% on October 22 and 7.24% on October 29, with the 15-year at 6.60% (Freddie Mac PMMS via Mortgage News Daily, Oct 29, 2026). A year earlier the 30-year averaged 6.17% (Freddie Mac PMMS, Oct 30, 2025). On a $300,000 loan, the difference works out to about $213 a month more in principal and interest by our calculation ($2,044 versus $1,832); check your own scenario on the SWFL mortgage calculator. Higher financing costs help explain why cash accounts for such a large share of Lee County condo purchases (Florida Realtors, Sep 2026).
Condo law and insurance reviews
Florida condo associations continue to deal with milestone inspections, Structural Integrity Reserve Studies and reserve funding requirements under Chapter 718, and lenders are looking harder at association insurance before approving loans, according to Henderson Franklin (Henderson Franklin, May 2026). Those costs land on owners as special assessments or higher dues, which is consistent with the county’s lower condo median and longer condo days to contract.
Fort Myers Neighborhoods to Watch
Among Fort Myers communities tracked over the last 120 days, Timber Creek posted a $459,000 median sold price at 97.5% of list, and The Plantation a $540,000 median at 96.6% (Worthington Realty analysis of FGCMLS records, Sep 2026). Neighborhood-level September counts were not published for most areas, so the rest of this list is grouped by product type:
- Newer gated single-family east of I-75: Timber Creek, Somerset at The Plantation, Bridgetown, Botanica Lakes, Marina Bay and Arborwood Preserve.
- Daniels Parkway corridor gated communities: Paseo, which mixes condos and single-family homes, and Bell Tower Park, made up entirely of attached homes.
- Established south Fort Myers neighborhoods: Tanglewood, Fort Myers Villas, Reflection Lakes and the 55-plus Seven Lakes, where the condo trends above matter most.
- New construction in east Fort Myers: Portico.
For a citywide view, start with the Fort Myers area page.
What It Means for Fort Myers Sellers
With supply down to 5.3 months and sales up, sellers have more footing than they did a year ago, but the median price did not rise (FGCMLS via Worthington Realty, Sep 2026). Set your price from closings in the last 90 to 120 days in your own community, because a relist at a lower price usually costs more time than pricing right at launch. Condo owners should have the association’s SIRS, milestone inspection status, budget and insurance declarations ready before going live. Our guide to the cost to sell a house in Fort Myers breaks down closing costs, and the seller net sheet estimates what you keep. Sellers who want MLS exposure while handling showings themselves can review the Fort Myers flat fee listing, which charges one flat listing fee paid at closing with nothing upfront.
What It Means for Fort Myers Buyers
Buyers have fewer listings to pick from, and homes are selling in about two months instead of nearly three, so expect less time to decide on desirable single-family homes (FGCMLS via Worthington Realty, Sep 2026). Condos offer more negotiating room, with lower county prices and a wider gap to original list price (Florida Realtors, Sep 2026). Get pre-approved at today’s rates, ask your lender to quote a rate buydown, and for any condo request the reserve study and insurance policy before you are under contract. Buyer-agent compensation is negotiable and must be set out in a written agreement with your agent before you tour; see who pays the buyer’s agent in Florida for how those terms are structured.
Shopping more than one city? Compare the Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita Springs and Naples market updates.
Fort Myers Market FAQ
What is the median home price in Fort Myers?
The September 2026 median across all Fort Myers home types was $341,000, down 1.0% from a year earlier. Single-family homes had a $450,000 median and condos $220,000 (FGCMLS via Worthington Realty, Sep 2026).
Are more homes selling in Fort Myers than last year?
Yes. Closed sales rose to 380 from 348, a 9.2% increase, while pending sales held near last year’s level at 361 (FGCMLS via Worthington Realty, Sep 2026).
How many months of inventory does Fort Myers have?
Fort Myers had 5.3 months of supply in September, down from 7.3 a year earlier (FGCMLS via Worthington Realty, Sep 2026). Around six months is commonly treated as balanced, so the city has moved from favoring buyers toward the middle.
Why do the RPCRA and Florida Realtors numbers differ?
They cover different areas and use different methods. RPCRA reports on Lee and Hendry counties outside Bonita Springs and Estero (RPCRA, Sep 2026), while Florida Realtors reports Lee County as a whole (Florida Realtors, Sep 2026). Neither is a city-only figure.
Where are mortgage rates for Fort Myers buyers right now?
The national 30-year fixed averaged 7.24% for the week of October 29, 2026, down from 7.32% the week before (Freddie Mac PMMS, Oct 29, 2026). Your rate depends on credit score, down payment, loan type and the property, including condo approval status.
Sources
- Fort Myers September 2026 market update, FGCMLS data as of Oct 10, 2026, compiled by Worthington Realty
- Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association, September 2026 Market Stats Report, Oct 9, 2026
- Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association, Market Statistics (coverage area)
- Florida Realtors September 2026 Lee County data, as summarized by Naples Golf Guy, Oct 26, 2026
- Freddie Mac PMMS weekly history, via Mortgage News Daily
- Freddie Mac PMMS, Oct 30, 2025, via Nasdaq
- Henderson Franklin, Residential real estate trends in Southwest Florida, May 13, 2026
Thinking about buying or selling this season? Call or text Sal DiBenedetto, Licensed Real Estate Broker with The DiBe Group, brokered by eXp Realty, at 239-256-5005, or reach out through the contact page. Sal can pull recent FGCMLS closings for your Fort Myers neighborhood and explain what they mean for your price or your offer.
About the Author: Sal DiBenedetto
Sal is a licensed Florida real estate broker with The DiBe Group, brokered by eXp Realty. He lists homes on the Southwest Florida MLS and Stellar MLS and works with buyers and sellers across Southwest Florida. More about Sal · Contact
