The Lee County real estate market continued its forward momentum in October 2025, with strong gains in closed sales across both single-family homes and condos/townhomes. Inventory continues to rise while prices show moderate adjustments — key signs that the market is moving toward a more balanced and buyer-friendly environment.
Overall, 1,454 properties sold for $695 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 remained strong in October, with 85 properties sold at or above $1 million, a slight increase from 81 sales in September. The highest-priced sale was a single-family waterfront home on Bonita Beach, which sold for $9.7 million.
Additionally, thirty percent of the top 10 sales in the county were in golf communities. Luxury golf homes were sold in Renaissance, West Bay, and Miromar Lakes, with prices ranging from $2,300,000 to $2,950,000.
Overall inventory ended the month with 11,869 properties for sale, up from 11,076 properties during the prior month. As we head into season, we anticipate an increase in inventory, giving buyers even more options.

Sales Surge as Inventory Expands and Prices Ease
The single-family home market in Lee County posted a standout month, with closed sales up nearly 27% year-over-year.
Closed Sales: 1,123 (+26.7%)
Paid in Cash: 321 (+40.8%)
Median Sale Price: $389,900 (▼ 2.5%)
Average Sale Price: $515,575 (▼ 2.8%)
Dollar Volume: $579.0 million (+23.2%)
Median Percent of Original List Price Received: 93.1% (▼ 1.8%)
Median Time to Contract: 65 days (+18.2%)
Median Time to Sale: 105 days (+15.4%)
New Pending Sales: 1,197 (+42%)
New Listings: 1,987 (+23.7%)
Pending Inventory: 1,389 (+13.9%)
Active Listings: 7,896 (+11.9%)
Months of Inventory: 6.9 months (+11.3%)
Single-family homes continue to draw buyers, especially cash buyers, who now account for 40%+ of purchases.
Prices remain stable with only slight adjustments, but inventory is rising steadily — giving buyers more time, more options, and more negotiating leverage than in previous years.
With 6.9 months of supply, Lee County is now clearly trending toward a balanced market, a refreshing shift after years of intense seller-driven conditions.
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Closed Sales Rise, Prices Adjust, and Supply Improves
The condo and townhouse segment experienced similar momentum, with a robust increase in closed sales and a substantial rise in inventory.
Closed Sales: 331 (+26.8%)
Paid in Cash: 200 (+33.3%)
Median Sale Price: $280,000 (▼ 10.7%)
Average Sale Price: $352,006 (▼ 5.6%)
Dollar Volume: $116.5 million (+19.7%)
Median Percent of Original List Price Received: 90.2% (▼ 2.1%)
Median Time to Contract: 104 days (+26.8%)
Median Time to Sale: 141 days (+18.5%)
New Pending Sales: 384 (+64.8%)
New Listings: 1,027 (+57%)
Pending Inventory: 472 (+21.6%)
Active Listings: 3,973 (+14.3%)
Months of Inventory: 10.8 months (+21.3%)
Condo prices continue to recalibrate after the accelerated appreciation of the past few years.
With 10.8 months of supply, buyers shopping for Lee County condos now enjoy one of the most favorable environments in the past decade.
Cash demand remains strong, signaling continued interest from retirees, investors, and seasonal buyers eager for low-maintenance coastal living.


Both single-family (+26.7%) and condo/townhome sales (+26.8%) posted major gains — a strong indicator of buyer confidence.
Median prices dipped modestly as inventory rose, giving buyers more negotiating room while keeping seller returns stable.
Single-family: 6.9 months
Condos: 10.8 months
Both segments now firmly sit in buyer-friendly territory.
Cash purchases soared again — especially in the condo sector — helping keep the market resilient amid national fluctuations.

This is one of the best environments we’ve seen in years:
More listings
More time to shop
More negotiating power
Softer prices
If you’re considering a move in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Estero, or Sanibel/Captiva, now is the time to explore the market.
Homes are still selling — and often faster when priced strategically.
Updated properties in desirable neighborhoods and golf communities continue to attract strong interest, particularly from out-of-state cash buyers.
If you’re thinking about selling, professional pricing guidance and strong marketing are essential to stand out in a growing inventory landscape.
Lee County Housing Market October 2025 – Single Family Homes Statistics

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