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The July Lee County Housing Market reports showed 1,519 properties sold for $685 million in Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Captiva, Estero, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Miromar Lakes, Sanibel, and surrounding areas during the month.
The luxury market slowed in July, with just 73 properties sold at or above $1 million, down notably from 104 sales in June. The highest-priced sale was a new construction waterfront home on Magnolia Pointe in Fort Myers for $4,100,000.
Additionally, fifty percent of the top 10 sales in the county were in golf communities. Luxury golf homes were sold in Miromar Lakes, Mediterra, Bonita Bay, The Colony and Quail West, with prices ranging from $2,250,000 to $3,750,000.
Overall inventory ended the month with 12,226 properties for sale, down from 13,088 properties during the prior month. Ultimately, it remains a Buyer’s market. So, if you are looking for a good opportunity to buy a property, now is a great time to explore your options.
Housing Market Report – Single-Family Homes
Lee County Single-Family Homes – July 2025
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Closed Sales: 1,178 (▼ 2.4% YoY)
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Pending Sales: 1,201 (▼ 3.0% YoY)
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New Listings: 1,549 (▼ 1.9% YoY)
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Inventory (Active Listings): 8,341 (▲ 26.0% YoY)
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Median Sale Price: $375,000 (▼ 5.1% YoY)
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Average Sale Price: $482,249 (▼ 6.9% YoY)
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Median Time to Contract: 70 Days (▲ 37.3% YoY)
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Months’ Supply of Inventory: 7.4 months (▲ 27.6% YoY)
Key Insight:
Single-family homes saw prices fall compared to July 2024, and inventory rose by more than 26%. Homes are taking longer to sell, creating more opportunities for buyers. Cash sales climbed 10%, showing strong demand from financially secure buyers despite shifting market dynamics.
For buyers, this means more choices and potentially better negotiating power. Sellers, however, should be aware that longer time on market and price sensitivity are becoming the norm—pricing competitively and ensuring strong property presentation will be key to standing out.
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So, if you plan to buy property, now is a good time to start using our automatic property alerts to monitor the communities that interest you the most. Not sure which communities fit your lifestyle? Contact us, and we’ll help you target the neighborhoods offering the amenities, homes, and lifestyle you want to enjoy.
Housing Market Report – Condos and Townhomes
Lee County Condos & Townhomes – July 2025
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Closed Sales: 341 (▲ 10.4% YoY)
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Pending Sales: 354 (▲ 5.4% YoY)
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New Listings: 454 (▼ 9.4% YoY)
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Inventory (Active Listings): 3,885 (▲ 16.7% YoY)
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Median Sale Price: $259,990 (▼ 13.3% YoY)
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Average Sale Price: $343,966 (▼ 9.4% YoY)
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Median Time to Contract: 86 Days (▲ 28.4% YoY)
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Months’ Supply of Inventory: 10.9 months (▲ 36.3% YoY)
Key Insight:
Condo and townhome closed sales jumped more than 10%, but prices dropped significantly (median down 13.3%). Inventory expanded nearly 17%, while properties are taking longer to go under contract, giving buyers greater selection and leverage.
For buyers, this means more choices, increased negotiating power, and the potential to secure properties at values not seen in recent years. Sellers, however, will need to adjust expectations: pricing competitively and preparing properties thoughtfully will be crucial to stand out and attract serious buyers in this more saturated, price-sensitive environment.
Top 10 Luxury Lee County Golf Home Sales in July
- $3,750,000 – Mediterra single family home – 94% of list price
- $3,750,000 – Quail West single family home – 94% of list price
- $3,300,000 – The Colony condominium – 90% of list price
- $2,500,000 – Miromar Lakes single family home – 93% of list price
- $2,250,000 – Bonita Bay condominium – 100% of list price
- $2,200,000 – Bonita Bay condominium – 88% of list price
- $2,080,000 – West Bay single family home – 91% of list price
- $2,050,000 – Bonita Bay single family home – 103% of list price
- $1,950,000 – Shadow Wood single family home – 98% of list price
- $1,900,000 – Pelican Landing single family home – 88% of list price
Summary – Lee County Real Estate July 2025
Lee County’s housing market in July reflects a shift toward buyer-friendly conditions. Prices declined for both single-family homes and condos, while inventory levels rose substantially. Homes are also staying on the market longer, meaning buyers now have more time and choices.
Ultimately, whether you plan to purchase now or sometime in the future, it is a good time to start viewing homes online in neighborhoods that fit your criteria. To stay up to date, sign up for automatic property alerts.
For sellers, pricing competitively is more important than ever. For buyers, growing inventory and softened prices present attractive opportunities in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita Springs, and surrounding communities.
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