Ariel
Condos for Sale in Fort Myers, FL
All 1,348 homes for sale in Fort Myers, FL · median $239,900 · 1,014 condos for sale in Fort Myers · 377 homes for sale in 33919 · Lee County homes for sale
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Market Heat
Photo via Florida Gulf Coast MLS
As of October 2026, Ariel in Fort Myers, FL has 5 homes for sale, asking from $179,000 to $475,000 (median $324,900). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $313,500, $136 per square foot, a median 140 days on market, sellers accepting 88% of original asking (+12% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1983–1983; 3 of 5 report an HOA (median $529/mo); 5 of the 5 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 6 ft). At the median price and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,010 ($4,340 with the full homestead exemption).
Last 30 days in Ariel: 2 new listings (median asking $407,450). As of October 20, 2026, Listing information provided by the Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Ariel
Live MLS inventory for Ariel. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Ariel listings as of 2026-10-19, priced high to low. Listing information provided by the Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Tap any home to ask about it.
Ariel is pricing at a median of $307,000 with a median price per square foot of $133.56 — on the lower end for Lee County, which points to smaller floor plans, older construction, or homes that need work rather than turnkey product. With a market heat score of 25, this is not a competitive listing environment right now; there is no urgency built into the current inventory.
The median days on market sitting at 114 tells the real story: homes here are taking well over three months to find a buyer, and pricing has softened slightly year over year (-1.0%). For sellers, that means pricing at or near market from day one matters more than usual — overpricing in a slow-absorption market just adds to the days-on-market count. For buyers, it means time and leverage are on your side.
Figures in this note are as of July 29, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Ariel right now
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($314K) is up 12.0% from the prior 12 months ($280K). With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Medium (6 and 6 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 20, 2026 · Live data: Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Ariel market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $314K ($136 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 141 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 12% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33919 (Fort Myers), 951 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $270K ($194/sq ft), down 5.9% year over year, with a median 64 days on market. Right now 392 active and 106 pending listings — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33919 housing market and the Lee County market.
Florida Gulf Coast MLS sales records identify 6 homes in Ariel that have changed hands, built between 1983 and 1983 (median 1983), with a median living area of about 2,215 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are condominiums. Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Ariel is a Fort Myers community in Lee County trading at a median of $307,000, with pricing and pace that reflect a quieter corner of the local market rather than a high-demand pocket.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Ariel is best for.
Best for
- Buyers focused on price per square foot over move-in-ready finishes
- Buyers comfortable with a longer search-to-close timeline in exchange for negotiating room
- Buyers looking for a straightforward Fort Myers location without amenity-driven HOA costs
Probably not for
- Sellers who need a quick sale in a low-heat market
- Buyers specifically seeking clubhouse, pool, or resort-style community amenities
- Buyers unwilling to budget for potential condition or updating costs
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($314K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($280K) IS the +12.0% one-year change.
Windows contain 4 to 22 sales each (6 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Listing information provided by the Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
14% of homes for sale in ZIP 33919 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-19).
Ariel Market Scorecard
Ariel is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $289,000, and homes go under contract in about 107 days.
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Live data: Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Ariel on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Florida Gulf Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
The Ariel buying strategy.
If we were buying in Ariel today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Ariel.
A market that rewards patience
The numbers in Ariel describe a buyer's environment more than a seller's. A market heat score of 25 is low by any measure, and paired with a median of 114 days on market, it signals that homes are sitting — sellers are not fielding multiple offers, and buyers who are willing to negotiate on price or terms have real room to do so.
The median price per square foot of $133.56 is on the modest side for the region, which usually means one of two things: the housing stock leans older or smaller, or there is a meaningful spread between move-in-ready listings and homes that need updating. Either way, condition is likely doing more work to set price here than location premium or amenity access. We did not identify community amenities in current MLS listings, so buyers should treat this as a housing-and-location play rather than a lifestyle-amenity purchase, and confirm any HOA or shared-facility details directly with listing agents rather than assuming a resort-style package.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ariel. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a slower market like Ariel's, the value of local representation shows up in negotiation, not hype. We track how long comparable homes have actually sat, what price reductions have looked like, and where the real floor is on a given listing — so buyers do not overpay out of habit and sellers do not underprice out of anxiety about the 114-day median.
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Recently off market in Ariel
Homes in Ariel that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 4 on record.
- 5260 S Landings Dr 1005 · off market
- 5260 S Landings Dr 1204 · off market
- 5260 S Landings Dr 1409 · off market
- 5260 S Landings Dr 802 · off market
| Location | Fort Myers, Lee County, FL · ZIP 33919 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | condos 100% |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $313,500 median across 6 closed sales · $136 per sq ft · +12.0% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 140 median |
| For sale right now | 3 active, 4 pending · median asking $289,000 |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Listing information provided by the Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Ariel key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/ariel, data as of September 20, 2026.
Just listed in Ariel
The newest homes for sale in Ariel right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 5260 S Landings Dr 709 $475,000 · 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,500 sq ft · 3 days on market Courtesy of The Landings Realty
- 5260 S Landings Dr 506 $339,900 · 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,191 sq ft · 20 days on market Courtesy of Palm Paradise Realty Group
- 5260 S Landings Dr 407 $324,900 · 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,148 sq ft · 107 days on market Courtesy of Timothy R Kistel PA
- 5260 S Landings Dr 502 $179,000 · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,926 sq ft · 288 days on market Courtesy of Starlink Realty, Inc
- 5260 S Landings Dr 805 $289,000 · 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,215 sq ft · 707 days on market Courtesy of Cornerstone Coastal Properties
Checked against the MLS Oct 20, 2026. All new listings in this market.
Every Home for Sale in Ariel Right Now (5)
All 5 active and pending Ariel listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 5260 S Landings Dr 709 · $475,000 · 3 bd / 3 ba · listed Oct 12, 2026 · listed by The Landings Realty
- 5260 S Landings Dr 506 · $339,900 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 28, 2026 · listed by Palm Paradise Realty Group
- 5260 S Landings Dr 407 · $324,900 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 22, 2026 · listed by Timothy R Kistel PA
- 5260 S Landings Dr 805 · $289,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 22, 2026 · listed by Cornerstone Coastal Properties
- 5260 S Landings Dr 502 · $179,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 22, 2026 · listed by Starlink Realty, Inc
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What it really costs to own in Ariel Condos for Sale
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| Property tax | Current owners' bills run a median of $2,166/yr across 10 listings here (MLS tax records, 2026-10-20). |
|---|---|
| HOA dues | Median $529/month across 3 MLS listings (most billed monthly; 2026-10-20). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study. |
| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Lee County is $2,197/yr (6,508 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. |
| Roof and age | Median build year 1983 across 10 listings. An original roof here would be about 43 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails. |
Estimated carrying cost at the median asking price, before the mortgage: about $893/month (tax $180, HOA $529, insurance $183). An estimate from the sources above, not a quote.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 19, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Florida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (127 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Florida Gulf Coast MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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