Fort Myers Shores in Fort Myers

Fort Myers Shores
Homes for Sale in Fort Myers, FL

Community in Fort Myers · Lee County · ZIP 33905
605 homesBuilt 1945–2023Median sale $260K
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Live Market Pulse
11/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2015 → 2026 · 89 at the 2022 peak
0 is Fort Myers Shores's coldest market since 2015, 100 its hottest. Today: 11. How it's scored

Photo via Florida Gulf Coast MLS

Built fromLive Florida Gulf Coast MLS data13 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Fort Myers Shores in Fort Myers, FL has 40 homes for sale and 5 pending, asking from $165,000 to $929,000 (median $337,450). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 80 recorded sales closed at a median of $259,500, $194 per square foot, a median 39 days on market, sellers accepting 92% of original asking (-8% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1959–2025 with 1 new construction; 38 of the 41 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 7 ft). At the median price and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,140 ($3,480 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Fort Myers Shores Housing Pulse Florida Gulf Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$260K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 8.5% vs the prior 12 months
-8.5%
1-yr price change
n = 80 and 69 sales in the two windows
$194/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $226 in 2023
91.9%
Sale vs ask
Lee median: 93.3%
Tempo
40days
Median DOM · closed
6 days at the 2022 low
11%
Under contract
Lee: 19% (2,286 of 11,931)
40 · 5
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
80
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 86 a year
Ownership and context
51%
Owner-occupied · Fort Myers Shores
364 of 714 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
49%
Non-owner-occupied · Fort Myers Shores
incl. 16% trust or LLC-held · 13% out-of-state
605
Homes in the community
plus 109 vacant residential lots · 714 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 13 years of records
Est. 1945
Community established
homes built 1945-2023, median 1978 (FL DOR 2025)
1,336sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
13.2%/yr
Turnover rate
about 80 of 605 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Fort Myers Shores

Live MLS inventory for Fort Myers Shores. 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 Fort Myers Shores listings as of 2026-09-12, 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.

Fort Myers Shores Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 12, 2026

Fort Myers Shores right now

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($260K) is down 8.5% from the prior 12 months ($284K).Momentum Research, record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12. Confidence: Very High (80 and 69 sales in the two windows).

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Updated September 12, 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

Fort Myers Shores market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $260K ($194 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 40 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 8% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales (80 closings in the current window).

Fort Myers Shores is a community of 605 homes in Fort Myers, Lee County, built between 1945 and 2023 (median 1978), with a median living area of about 2,100 square feet. 51% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 106 sales each (80 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$100K$200K$300K2014201620182020202220242026
Down 8.5% year over year.
Every sale since 2013 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2k4k
1,066 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$2002014201620182020202220242026
Up from $57 in 2013 to a $226 peak in 2023; $194 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
20402014201620182020202220242026
6 days at the 2022 low; 40 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
95%100%2014201620182020202220242026
91.9% now vs Lee 93.3%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0501002014201620182020202220242026
0 to 106 a year; 80 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning201620182020202220242026
89 at the 2022 peak, 11 in the troughs, 11 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Lee County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,160/mo
Lee County typical true cost to own
$183/mo
Lee County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Fort Myers Shores Market Scorecard

Thin data

Fort Myers Shores is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of $337,450, and homes go under contract in about 64 days.

n/a
Months supply
$337,450
Median list
n/a
Median sold
$233
Per sqft
64
Days on mkt
40/5/0
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33905 ZIP is $282,900, about 19.0% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Listing locations from Florida Gulf Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

If we were buying in Fort Myers Shores today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Fort Myers Shores.

A closer look at the Fort Myers Shores market

At a median of $194 per square foot, Fort Myers Shores prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

The trailing-12-month median down 8% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 40 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 605 homes built between 1945 and 2023, and 51% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Fort Myers Shores. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
4.5C- · Buy Score
Recent Direction3.9/10
Owner Commitment5.1/10
Pricing Power4.6/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (4.5). Basis: Recent Direction -8.5% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 51% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 91.9% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Fort Myers Shores sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in Fort Myers Shores

Homes in Fort Myers Shores 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. 8 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Fort Myers Shores?
The median sale price in Fort Myers Shores was $260K over the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 (80 closed sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Fort Myers Shores take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 took a median 40 days on market (80 sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
How many homes are in Fort Myers Shores?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 605 homes plus 109 vacant residential lots in Fort Myers Shores (public records).
What share of Fort Myers Shores is owner-occupied?
51% of Fort Myers Shores parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Fort Myers Shores built?
Homes in Fort Myers Shores were built between 1945 and 2023, with a median year built of 1978 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Fort Myers Shores?
The best agent for Fort Myers Shores is one who actively works Fort Myers and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Fort Myers Shores.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsFlorida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026)
Community market statsFlorida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (9 streets, ZIP 33905))
Under-contract sharesFlorida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-08
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2013 (1,066 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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Thinking of selling in Fort Myers Shores? 80 recorded closings; median 39 days on market (window ending 2026-09-12). See the Lee County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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