Lee County July Housing Market Report

The Lee County July Housing Market reports showed 1,516 properties sold for just over $742 Million during the month in Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Captiva, Estero, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Miromar Lakes, Sanibel, and surrounding areas.

The luxury market saw 81 properties sold at or above $1 Million in July, down from 106 in June. The highest-priced sale was a waterfront single-family home in Town and River on the Caloosahatchee River for $5,450,000.

Three of the top ten highest-priced home sales in Lee County were in golf communities. Notably, these golf homes sold in the Bonita Bay, Shadow Wood and Gulf Harbour Yacht and Country Club. The luxury golf homes sold ranged from $2,650,000 to $3,605,000.

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Lee County July Housing Market Report – Single-Family Homes

July 2024 versus July 2023 Single Family Home Highlights:

Closed sales increased 9.1 percent going from 1,106 transactions up to 1,207 sales.
Pending sales decreased 0.5 percent down from 1,244 last July to 1,238 this July.
Inventory increased 77.2 percent up to 8,054 properties for sale compared to this same time last year when 4,545 homes were for sale.
New listings increased from 1,502 up to 1,579 which was a 5.1 percent jump.
Median days on market increased to 51 days, a 34.2 percent increase, versus July of 2023.
Single-family home inventory ended July with a 7 months supply of homes available for sale, up from a 4.2 months supply during July of 2023.

While inventory of single-family homes was up significantly over last year, it decreased 2.3 percent compared to the previous month. Ultimately, the month ended with a 7-month supply of homes for sale, down from a 7.2-month supply in June.

For the third month in a row, the median sales price decreased over the same time last year. In the same way, the price decreased from $400,000 in June down to $395,000 in July. Thus, from a buyer’s perspective, there is more room to negotiate prices.

Additionally, prices vary by neighborhood. A key factor is the available inventory within the neighborhood. As inventory increases, prices tend to go down presenting buyers with more opportunities.

The number of days from listing a home to a contract decreased slightly from 53 days during the previous month down to 51 days in July. Once again, it was still a notable increase over the prior year when it was just 38 days. So, if you are considering selling, it’s critical to price your home competitively from day one. Not sure what your home is worth? Call, email, or text us for a FREE market analysis – 239.370.0892.

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Lee County July Housing Market Report – Condos and Townhomes

July 2024 versus July 2023 Condo Highlights:

Condo sales decreased 18.5 percent going from 379 real estate transactions down to 309 sales.
Pending sales decreased 24 percent from 442 last July to 336 this July.
Inventory increased 115 percent up to 4,237 condos for sale compared to last July when there were only 1,971 units for sale.
New listings decreased from 534 down to 501 which was a 6.2 percent drop.
Median days to contract was 67 days which represented a 55.8 percent increase versus July of 2023.
Condo inventory ended July with a 10.2 months supply of properties available for sale or a 131.8 percent increase over last year.

Ultimately, Lee County finished the month with a 10.2-month supply of condos for sale, down from a 10.3-month supply during the prior month. So, it remains a buyers’ market if you plan to purchase a condo in Lee County.

Interestingly, inventory decreased by 2.6 percent compared to the prior month. It is common for inventory to decline during off-season. Traditionally, we see an uptick in new listings in October and November. If you’re a buyer, the increased condo supply is good news as there are more options available. If you are a seller, you should assess the other properties available to ensure you are in line with the current market value.

Once again, days on market increased month-over-month from 66 days in June up to 67 days in July. Similarly, it was still well above last year when it only took 43 days for a property to go to contract.

Also, the median condo price ended the month at $300,000 which was down from the prior year when it was $322,500. It was also down from the prior month when it was $348,500.

Finally, 60 percent of condo transactions were cash sales which was the same percentage during the previous month. Therefore, if you plan on leveraging a loan for your condo purchase, be aware you’re still competing with cash buyers.

Regardless of when you plan to purchase now or sometime in the future if you are a buyer, it may be time to take a closer look at homes for sale in neighborhoods that might fit your criteria. To stay up to date sign up for automatic property alerts.

Not sure if you should sell? We will provide you with the latest market data for your neighborhood. Additionally, we will help you decide if it makes sense to list your property. If you decide to move forward, together we will determine the optimum selling price.

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2024 Lee County July Housing Market Report – Single Family Homes

2024 Lee County July Housing Market Report – Condos

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