Fort Myers Beach Real Estate & Market Report
Recent sales, prices and supply on the island, read each month from the MLS by Marc Taglieri of John R. Wood Properties. Thinking of selling? Request a private valuation built from the closings around your home.
September 2026 report · MLS data through October 30, 2026 · next report mid November
What happened on Fort Myers Beach this month
21 homes and condos closed on the island and San Carlos Island in September, at a median of $425,000, against 23 closings at $572,500 in September 2025. One month on the beach is a small sample, and the mix of condos and houses that happens to close moves the median a lot, so the twelve month figures below are the better guide.
Over the last twelve months 326 sales closed, +35% on the year before, the busiest stretch since 2023. The overall median fell 20% to $540,000, but most of that drop is mix: condos made up 228 of the 326 sales, up from 147. Single family houses went the other way, with a median of $965,000, +9.7% on the prior year, while the condo median eased to $435,000 (−15.8%).
Supply is the story for sellers. 398 homes are listed today and only 18 are under contract, which works out to 14.7 months of supply at the current pace of sales. The median home took 96 days to sell, up from 73, and closed at 93.8% of its final asking price. Sellers who price to the closings around them are still selling; listings priced to the asking prices around them are sitting.
The top of the market is where rebuilt homes show up. 62% of sales at $3 million and up, and 40% between $2 and $3 million, were homes built in 2023 or later. Below $1 million, every sale was an older home.
Market scorecard
Houses +9.7%, condos −15.8% over 12 months; price per sq ft −4.6%.
326 closings in 12 months, +35% on the prior year.
14.7 months of supply; 398 active listings against 27 sales a month.
Median sale closed at 93.8% of final asking; asking prices average $618/sq ft against $485 sold.
18 homes under contract and a 96 day median time to sell.
Key figures
| Metric | Sep 2026 | Sep 2025 | Last 12 months | Prior 12 months | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 21 | 23 | 326 | 242 | +34.7% |
| Dollar volume | $11.43M | $15.93M | $252.87M | $209.3M | +20.8% |
| Median sale price | $425,000 | $572,500 | $540,000 | $675,000 | −20.0% |
| Average sale price | $544,452 | $692,478 | $775,660 | $864,866 | −10.3% |
| Median price per sq ft | $466 | $463 | $485 | $508 | −4.6% |
| Median days on market | 128 | 90 | 96 | 73 | +31.5% |
| Sale to final list price | 93.4% | 92.0% | 93.8% | 94.4% | −0.6 pts |
| Highest sale | $1,650,000 | $1,650,000 | $6,900,000 | $5,000,000 | |
| Lowest sale | $178,500 | $275,000 | $150,000 | $175,000 |
Single month figures rest on about 20 sales and can swing widely. In October 2026 so far, 19 sales have closed at a median of $575,000.
How the market has moved
Year by year
| Year | Closed sales | Dollar volume | Median price | Median house | Median condo | Per sq ft | Median days | Built 2023 or later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022, Oct to Dec | 31 | $31.36M | $650,000 | $747,500 | $430,000 | $472 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 404 | $358.9M | $700,000 | $775,000 | $590,000 | $553 | 30 | 30 |
| 2024 | 252 | $213.18M | $654,250 | $940,000 | $530,000 | $543 | 61 | 7 |
| 2025 | 250 | $211.94M | $650,000 | $869,000 | $499,000 | $496 | 89 | 16 |
| 2026, Jan to Sep | 272 | $209.2M | $535,000 | $1,050,000 | $440,000 | $482 | 94 | 10 |
2022 covers the three months after Hurricane Ian only. Days on market in late 2022 and 2023 were short because many homes sold as is, soon after listing.
The market by home type, price and area
By home type, last 12 months
| Segment | Sold | Median price | Per sq ft | Sale to list | Median days | For sale | Under contract | Months of supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single family houses | 98 | $965,000 | $564 | 92.9% | 100 | 148 | 2 | 18.1 |
| Condos, villas and other | 228 | $435,000 | $450 | 94.2% | 88 | 250 | 16 | 13.2 |
By price range, last 12 months
| Price range | Sold | Median price | Per sq ft | Sale to list | Median days | For sale | Under contract | Months of supply | Built 2023 or later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $500K | 148 | $375,000 | $378 | 93.8% | 102 | 116 | 11 | 9.4 | 0% |
| $500K to $1M | 120 | $669,500 | $500 | 94.0% | 98 | 149 | 5 | 14.9 | 0% |
| $1M to $2M | 40 | $1,300,000 | $664 | 93.5% | 78 | 70 | 1 | 21.0 | 10% |
| $2M to $3M | 10 | $2,300,000 | $892 | 91.3% | 84 | 33 | 1 | 39.6 | 40% |
| $3M and up | 8 | $4,800,000 | $1,275 | 93.8% | 49 | 30 | 0 | 45.0 | 62% |
Sold homes are placed by sale price, listings by asking price. The $2M and up rows rest on 18 sales, so read their supply figures as rough.
By area of the island, last 12 months
| Area | Sold | Median price | Per sq ft | Sale to list | Median days | For sale | Under contract | Months of supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North end, Bowditch Point to Crescent St | 24 | $473,000 | $794 | 94.0% | 83 | 26 | 0 | 13.0 |
| Crescent St to Gulf Beach Rd | 20 | $897,500 | $648 | 91.6% | 45 | 29 | 1 | 17.4 |
| Gulf Beach Rd to Avenida Pescadora | 47 | $675,000 | $531 | 94.2% | 110 | 55 | 0 | 14.0 |
| Avenida Pescadora to Fairview Isles | 68 | $762,500 | $505 | 92.9% | 112 | 83 | 5 | 14.6 |
| South end, Fairview Isles to Big Carlos Pass | 144 | $442,000 | $408 | 94.2% | 88 | 178 | 10 | 14.8 |
| San Carlos Island | 10 | $412,500 | $363 | 95.2% | 70 | 14 | 1 | 16.8 |
| Black Island and Lovers Key | 13 | $435,000 | $647 | 96.8% | 74 | 13 | 1 | 12.0 |
Areas follow the MLS geo areas FB01 to FB07. FB01 to FB05 make up Estero Island.
Every street on the island sold differently after the storms. A number built for your home, from the closings around it, beats any online estimate.
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| Closed | Street | Building or neighborhood | Type | Beds / baths | Sq ft | Built | Final asking | Sold | Sold vs asking | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | Bay Beach Ln | Casa Marina | Condo | 2 / 2 | 1,244 | 2001 | $475,000 | $450,000 | 94.7% | 44 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Bay Beach Ln | Harbour Pointe Condo | Condo | 2 / 2 | 1,090 | 1983 | $392,900 | $310,000 | 78.9% | 350 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Estero Blvd | Creciente Condo East | Condo | 2 / 2 | 1,318 | 1977 | $395,000 | $375,000 | 94.9% | 115 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Estero Blvd | Lovers Key Beach Club and Resort | Condo | 1 / 1 | 586 | 2000 | $400,000 | $387,500 | 96.9% | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Estero Blvd | Pointe South Condo | Condo | 2 / 1.5 | 742 | 1976 | $619,000 | $575,000 | 92.9% | 220 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Bay Beach Ln | Waterside At Bay Beach | Condo | 3 / 2 | 1,636 | 1998 | $649,000 | $610,000 | 94.0% | 651 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Andre Mar Dr | El Sol | House | 2 / 1 | 1,040 | 1967 | $715,000 | $690,000 | 96.5% | 104 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Bay Beach Ln | Waterside At Bay Beach | Condo | 4 / 3 | 2,296 | 2006 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | 100.0% | n/a |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Estero Blvd | Leonardo Arms Beach Club | Condo | 2 / 2 | 930 | 1970 | $459,900 | $440,000 | 95.7% | 62 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Estero Blvd | Carlos Pointe | Condo | 2 / 2 | 933 | 1981 | $499,900 | $480,000 | 96.0% | 206 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Estero Blvd | Riviera Club | Condo | 2 / 2 | 1,042 | 1981 | $715,000 | $675,000 | 94.4% | 131 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Estero Blvd | Fairview Isles Condo | Condo | 2 / 2 | 884 | 1979 | $345,000 | $335,000 | 97.1% | 58 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Sunview Blvd | Fairview Isles | House | 3 / 2 | 1,554 | 1973 | $999,000 | $955,000 | 95.6% | 6 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Miramar St | Miramar | House | 6+ / 4 | 2,988 | 2024 | $2,259,000 | $2,200,000 | 97.4% | 671 |
The 14 most recent closings in the MLS as of October 30, 2026. House numbers and unit numbers are left off.
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A seven mile island, rebuilding with intent
Fort Myers Beach sits on Estero Island, a barrier island between the Gulf and Estero Bay, reached by the Matanzas Pass Bridge at the north end and by Estero Boulevard over Big Carlos Pass at the south end. The town has governed itself since it incorporated at the end of 1995.
Since Hurricane Ian in September 2022, the island has been rebuilding street by street, and many lots now carry new elevated homes next to original ones. Lee County broke ground on the new Fort Myers Beach Pier in August 2026, with opening targeted for late summer 2027.
For owners, the town's flood program matters too: Fort Myers Beach earned a Class 5 rating in FEMA's Community Rating System in December 2025, which lowers flood insurance premiums for many policies on the island.
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Fort Myers Beach FAQ
What is the median home price on Fort Myers Beach?
Over the last 12 months the median sale was $540,000 across all residential sales. Single family houses had a median of $965,000 and condos, villas and other homes $435,000.
How many homes are for sale on Fort Myers Beach right now?
398 residential listings were active in the MLS on October 31, 2026, with 18 more under contract. The median asking price was $734,900.
Is Fort Myers Beach a buyer's or a seller's market?
With 14.7 months of supply, conditions favor buyers. Homes priced in line with recent closings still sell; the median sale closed at 93.8% of its final asking price.
How long does it take to sell a home on Fort Myers Beach?
The median home that sold in the last 12 months spent 96 days on the market, up from 73 days the year before.
Are new and rebuilt homes selling for more?
Yes. At $3 million and up, 62% of sales in the last 12 months were homes built in 2023 or later, and the median price per square foot in that range was $1,275.
Which areas does this report cover?
The Town of Fort Myers Beach on Estero Island, plus San Carlos Island and Black Island, using the MLS geo areas FB01 to FB07. The area table breaks the numbers out by section of the island.
How often is this report updated?
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Marc Taglieri
Real Estate Advisor, John R. Wood Properties | Christie's International Real Estate
Marc spent years on the builder side as a Pulte Homes sales manager and sales trainer before he began representing buyers and sellers. That background matters on Fort Myers Beach, where so many homes are now new builds or major rebuilds, and buyers ask hard questions about elevation, construction and flood readiness.
He works out of the John R. Wood Properties office on Estero Boulevard, and he prices every home from the closings around it rather than from an automated estimate.
- Former Pulte Homes sales manager and sales trainer
- More than 20 years in sales and leadership
- Coastal construction knowledge for elevated and rebuilt homes
- Office on the island, at 6875 Estero Blvd
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Sources and method
- [1] Town of Fort Myers Beach, island history and public information release, fortmyersbeachfl.gov.
- [2] Lee County, Fort Myers Beach Pier Project FAQ, August 2026, go.leefl.gov/FMBPierProject.
- [3] WGCU News, Fort Myers Beach pier project gets a new, earlier completion date, February 2025.
- [4] Town of Fort Myers Beach, FEMA Community Rating System Class 5 announcement, December 2025, fortmyersbeach.org.
- Market data: Southwest Florida MLS (Matrix), residential listings in MLS geo areas FB01 to FB07 (Estero Island, San Carlos Island and Black Island), pulled October 31, 2026. Includes active, pending and sold listings; sold listings from October 1, 2022 to October 30, 2026. Single family houses are those the MLS codes as Single Family building design; all other residential types (condos, villas, townhomes, manufactured and co op homes) are grouped as condos, villas and other.
- Medians are used throughout. Months of supply is active listings divided by the average monthly sales over the last 12 months. Ratings: under 5.5 months of supply favors sellers, 5.5 to 9 is balanced, over 9 favors buyers. Sale to list compares the sale price with the final asking price.