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Live Market Pulse
33/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2015 → 2026 · 89 at the 2022 peak
0 is Merano's coldest market since 2015, 100 its hottest. Today: 33. How it's scored

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Built fromLive Florida Gulf Coast MLS data13 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of October 2026, Merano in Estero, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 10 recorded sales closed at a median of $692,500, $268 per square foot, a median 152 days on market, sellers accepting 88% of original asking (+9% versus the prior year). At the median price and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $11,060 ($10,390 with the full homestead exemption).

Merano key facts
LocationEstero, Lee County, FL · ZIP 34134
Sale prices, last 12 months$692,500 median across 10 closed sales · $268 per sq ft · +9.1% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)152 median
For sale right now1 active, 1 pending · median asking $469,000

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, “Merano key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/merano, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in Merano: 1 new listing (median asking $469,000), 1 under contract right now. As of September 30, 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 · Merano 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
$692K ▲
Median sold · 12 mo
up 9.1% vs the prior 12 months
+9.1% ▲
1-yr price change
n = 10 and 4 sales in the two windows
$268/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $388 in 2022
88.4%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
153days
Median DOM · closed
7 days at the 2021 low
50%
Under contract
Lee: 18% (1,646 of 9,225)
1 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
10
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 7 a year
Track record · 13 years of records
2,404sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Merano's median sits at $735,000, with price per square foot running $269.29 — a level that points to larger, higher-spec homes rather than entry-level product. The 11.8% year-over-year gain looks strong on paper, but it's built on a small closings window of just 9 sales, so treat the trend line as directional, not a precise gauge of where the next home will price.

The tell here is the 131-day median days on market. That's a slow clock, and paired with a market heat score of 43, it reads as a community where sellers need to price to the comp, not to the trend, and where buyers have room to negotiate rather than compete.

Merano Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Merano right now

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($692K) is up 9.1% from the prior 12 months ($635K). With about 7 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: Low (10 and 4 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated October 1, 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

Merano market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $692K ($268 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 153 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 9% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales (10 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 34134 (Estero), 1,060 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $595K ($293/sq ft), down 1.0% year over year, with a median 81 days on market. Right now 437 active and 104 pending listings — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 34134 housing market and the Lee County market.

Florida Gulf Coast MLS sales records identify 5 homes in Merano that have changed hands, built between 2001 and 2004 (median 2003), with a median living area of about 2,060 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 80% 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.

Merano is a Lee County community in Estero where recent activity has been thin — nine closings in the current window — so pricing and pace should be read as an early signal rather than an established pattern.

Best for

  • Buyers with flexible timelines who can wait out a slower-moving, 131-day-median market for the right home.
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating a higher price-per-square-foot property in the mid-$700s median range.
  • Buyers willing to independently verify community amenities rather than relying on a standard listed package.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a fast closing timeline in a market currently averaging 131 days on market.
  • Buyers relying heavily on year-over-year trend data when the current sample is only 9 closings.
  • Buyers whose budget requires a lower entry price point than the current $735,000 median suggests.

Windows contain 0 to 15 sales each (10 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
$400K$600K$800K2014201620182020202220242026
Up 9.1% year over year.
Every sale since 2013 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M2k2k
99 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$200$300$4002014201620182020202220242026
Up from $191 in 2013 to a $388 peak in 2022; $268 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
01002002014201620182020202220242026
7 days at the 2021 low; 153 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%2014201620182020202220242026
88.4% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0510152014201620182020202220242026
0 to 15 a year; 10 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning201620182020202220242026
89 at the 2022 peak, 23 in the troughs, 33 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

16% of homes for sale in ZIP 34134 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 (2026-10-01).

Merano Market Scorecard

Balanced

Merano is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $469,000, and homes go under contract in about 0 days.

$469,000
Median list
$692,500
Median sold
$228
List $/sqft
0
Days on mkt
1/1/0
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.

Housing distress & ownership in Merano, Estero

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 11 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-04 → 2026-09-19)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. 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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Merano

Live MLS inventory for Merano. 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 Merano listings as of 2026-09-30, 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 Merano Right Now (2)

All 2 active and pending Merano listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 23751 Merano Ct 102 · $469,000 · 3 bd / 3 ba · listed Sep 13, 2026 · listed by Local Real Estate LLC
  • 23761 Merano Ct 101 · $585,000 · 3 bd / 3 ba · pending · listed Jul 2, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Elite Realty

If we were buying in Merano 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 Merano.

Best Buy
Buyers targeting a higher-price-point home in Estero who can move without a tight timeline.
Biggest Risk
A 9-sale closings window means the 11.8% year-over-year figure can shift quickly with the next few transactions.
Sweet Spot
Move-in-ready homes priced close to the $735,000 median tend to test the market most efficiently.
Avoid If
Skip this community if you need a fast close or amenities are a deciding factor you haven't confirmed directly.

A market moving on its own clock

A 131-day median days on market is the defining number in this dataset. Combined with a market heat score of 43, it tells a straightforward story: homes here are not moving fast, and sellers who price aggressively against the mid-$700s median risk sitting on the market well past that mark.

The 11.8% year-over-year increase is real, but with only 9 closings feeding it, a single high or low sale can swing the percentage meaningfully. Buyers should use it as context, not as a guarantee of where the next comparable will land. The MLS data available did not identify specific community amenities, so anyone evaluating a home here should confirm what's included directly rather than assume from the price point.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

With only 9 closings feeding the current numbers and a 131-day median market time, pricing a home in Merano correctly takes more than a quick pull of the median — it takes a close read of which specific comps are driving that figure. We track this data as it updates and price against the real trend, not the headline percentage.

Merano in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers targeting a higher-price-point home in Estero who can move without a tight timeline.
Biggest advantageThe 131-day median market time gives buyers real room to negotiate on price and terms.
Biggest riskA 9-sale closings window means the 11.8% year-over-year figure can shift quickly with the next few transactions.
Sweet spotMove-in-ready homes priced close to the $735,000 median tend to test the market most efficiently.
Avoid ifSkip this community if you need a fast close or amenities are a deciding factor you haven't confirmed directly.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Merano 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 Merano.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $290/month (about $3,480/yr) · median of 43 MLS listings, most billed annually
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $290 per month ($3,480 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 43 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, 2026-10.

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 Merano sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in Merano

Homes in Merano 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. 1 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Merano?
The median sale price in Merano was $692K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (10 closed sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Merano take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 153 days on market (10 sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Merano?
The best agent for Merano is one who actively works Estero 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 Merano.
How do I find a top Estero real estate agent who knows Merano?
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 Merano and the wider Estero area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Merano?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Merano purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Merano, and what county is it in?
Merano is in Estero, Lee County, FL, ZIP 34134. The community's center is about 2 miles southwest of the center of Estero (straight-line).
Buyers with flexible timelines who can wait out a slower-moving, 131-day-median market for the right home.Excellent fit
Buyers comfortable evaluating a higher price-per-square-foot property in the mid-$700s median range.Excellent fit
Buyers willing to independently verify community amenities rather than relying on a standard listed package.Excellent fit
Buyers who need a fast closing timeline in a market currently averaging 131 days on market.Probably not
Buyers relying heavily on year-over-year trend data when the current sample is only 9 closings.Probably not
Buyers whose budget requires a lower entry price point than the current $735,000 median suggests.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsFlorida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 30, 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 2013 (99 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 Merano? 10 recorded closings; median 152 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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