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Live Market Pulse
24/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2015 → 2026 · 91 at the 2022 peak
0 is Garden Lakes's coldest market since 2015, 100 its hottest. Today: 24. How it's scored

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Built fromLive Florida Gulf Coast MLS data12 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Garden Lakes in Fort Myers, FL has 14 homes for sale and 2 pending, asking from $165,000 to $269,900 (median $222,450). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 15 recorded sales closed at a median of $224,900, $167 per square foot, a median 67 days on market, sellers accepting 88% of original asking (-2% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2003–2004; 16 of 16 report an HOA (median $491/mo); 5 of the 13 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 23 ft). At the median price and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,590 ($2,930 with the full homestead exemption).

Garden Lakes key facts
LocationFort Myers, Lee County, FL · ZIP 33913
Home types (current listings and sales)condos 100%
Sale prices, last 12 months$224,900 median across 15 closed sales · $167 per sq ft · -2.2% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)67 median
For sale right now14 active, 2 pending · median asking $222,450

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, “Garden Lakes key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/garden-lakes, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in Garden Lakes: 5 new listings (median asking $199,900), 2 under contract right now. As of September 27, 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.

Live · Garden Lakes 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
$225K ▼
Median sold · 12 mo
down 2.2% vs the prior 12 months
-2.2% ▼
1-yr price change
n = 15 and 10 sales in the two windows
$167/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $226 in 2023
88.5%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
67days
Median DOM · closed
3 days at the 2022 low
13%
Under contract
Lee: 18% (1,646 of 9,225)
14 · 2
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
15
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 16 a year
Track record · 12 years of records
1,331sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales

Homes For Sale Right Now in Garden Lakes

Live MLS inventory for Garden Lakes. 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 Garden Lakes listings as of 2026-09-26, 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.

Every Home for Sale in Garden Lakes Right Now (15)

All 15 active and pending Garden Lakes listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Garden Lakes is pricing on a per-square-foot basis right now, not on address premium. At $167.80 per square foot against a $222,450 median, condition and layout are doing most of the work — this is a market where two homes on the same street can close at meaningfully different numbers depending on updates and how they show.

A 66-day median days-on-market and a market heat score of 20 tell the same story from two angles: this is not a competitive-offer environment. Sellers should price to the comp, not to hope, and buyers who do their homework have room to negotiate rather than chase.

Garden Lakes Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Garden Lakes right now

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($225K) is down 2.2% from the prior 12 months ($230K). With about 16 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 (15 and 10 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated September 28, 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

Garden Lakes market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $225K ($167 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 67 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 2% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales (15 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 33913 (Fort Myers), 1,502 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $445K ($218/sq ft), down 2.4% year over year, with a median 57 days on market. Right now 495 active and 136 pending listings put supply at about 1.3 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33913 housing market and the Lee County market.

Florida Gulf Coast MLS sales records identify 25 homes in Garden Lakes that have changed hands, built between 2003 and 2004 (median 2003), with a median living area of about 1,331 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.

Fourteen recorded closings in the current window and a year-over-year price decline of 7.3% point to a community working through a softer stretch, where patient, well-prepared buyers have more leverage than they would in a faster market.

Best for

  • Buyers comfortable taking time to negotiate on price rather than compete on speed
  • Buyers focused on per-square-foot value in a home rather than shared amenities
  • Buyers with flexibility on timeline who can wait out a softer pricing cycle

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a resale-ready investment expecting near-term price appreciation
  • Buyers seeking on-site community amenities as part of the purchase
  • Buyers who need to move quickly in a competitive multiple-offer setting

Windows contain 6 to 35 sales each (15 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$300K2014201620182020202220242026
Down 2.2% year over year.
Every sale since 2014 · price vs size
$0$100K$200K$300K1k1k2k
203 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$150$2002014201620182020202220242026
Up from $100 in 2014 to a $226 peak in 2023; $167 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
0501002014201620182020202220242026
3 days at the 2022 low; 67 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%2014201620182020202220242026
88.5% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
01020302014201620182020202220242026
6 to 35 a year; 15 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning201620182020202220242026
91 at the 2022 peak, 15 in the troughs, 24 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

12% of homes for sale in Garden Lakes 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 (2026-09-28).

Garden Lakes Market Scorecard

Balanced

Garden Lakes is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $222,450, and homes go under contract in about 92 days.

$222,450
Median list
$224,900
Median sold
$153
List $/sqft
92
Days on mkt
13/2/0
Active/Pend/Sold

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

Live data: Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily. 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 Garden Lakes 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 Garden Lakes.

Best Buy
Buyers prioritizing price flexibility over move-in urgency.
Biggest Risk
Year-over-year prices are still trending down, so timing a resale takes planning.
Sweet Spot
Homes priced and condition-matched to the $167.80 per-square-foot baseline.
Avoid If
You need a fast, competitive-offer transaction or rely on shared community amenities.

A buyer's-pace market

The numbers here are consistent rather than contradictory. A 66-day median days-on-market paired with a market heat score of 20 confirms homes are sitting long enough for real due diligence — inspections, comps, second visits — instead of forcing decisions under pressure.

The 7.3% year-over-year pullback in price is the headline figure sellers need to plan around. It does not mean every listing is soft; it means pricing has to be grounded in current data, not last year's number. No community amenities are identified in the current MLS listings, so value here is being driven by the home itself and its per-square-foot economics, not by a shared clubhouse or gate.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a market moving at this pace, pricing strategy and patience matter more than speed. We track the per-square-foot trend and days-on-market closely so sellers price to what is actually closing, and so buyers know when a slower listing means room to negotiate rather than a problem with the home.

Garden Lakes in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers prioritizing price flexibility over move-in urgency.
Biggest advantageA slower pace gives buyers time to negotiate and inspect thoroughly.
Biggest riskYear-over-year prices are still trending down, so timing a resale takes planning.
Sweet spotHomes priced and condition-matched to the $167.80 per-square-foot baseline.
Avoid ifYou need a fast, competitive-offer transaction or rely on shared community amenities.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Garden Lakes Condos for Sale in Fort Myers, FL homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Garden Lakes Condos for Sale in Fort Myers, FL.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $491/month (about $5,892/yr) · median of 236 MLS listings, most billed annually
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $491 per month ($5,892 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 236 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.

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 Garden Lakes sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in Garden Lakes

Homes in Garden Lakes 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. 3 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Garden Lakes?
The median sale price in Garden Lakes was $225K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (15 closed sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Garden Lakes take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 67 days on market (15 sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Garden Lakes?
The best agent for Garden Lakes 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 Garden Lakes.
How do I find a top Fort Myers real estate agent who knows Garden Lakes?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Garden Lakes and the wider Fort Myers area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Garden Lakes?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Garden Lakes purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Garden Lakes, and what county is it in?
Garden Lakes is in Fort Myers, Lee County, FL, ZIP 33913. The community's center is about 7 miles southeast of the center of Fort Myers (straight-line).
Buyers comfortable taking time to negotiate on price rather than compete on speedExcellent fit
Buyers focused on per-square-foot value in a home rather than shared amenitiesExcellent fit
Buyers with flexibility on timeline who can wait out a softer pricing cycleExcellent fit
Buyers who want a resale-ready investment expecting near-term price appreciationProbably not
Buyers seeking on-site community amenities as part of the purchaseProbably not
Buyers who need to move quickly in a competitive multiple-offer settingProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsFlorida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026)
Community market statsFlorida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Under-contract sharesFlorida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (203 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 Garden Lakes? 15 recorded closings; median 67 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). 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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