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Live Market Pulse
9/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2015 → 2026 · 91 at the 2022 peak
0 is Preserve's coldest market since 2015, 100 its hottest. Today: 9. How it's scored

Photo via Florida Gulf Coast MLS

Built fromLive Florida Gulf Coast MLS data14 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Preserve in Estero, FL has 7 homes for sale, asking from $224,999 to $330,000 (median $259,900). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $227,500, $174 per square foot, a median 108 days on market, sellers accepting 83% of original asking (-25% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2002–2004; 6 of 7 report an HOA (median $233/mo); none of the 6 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 15 ft). At the median price and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,630 ($2,970 with the full homestead exemption).

Preserve key facts
LocationEstero, Lee County, FL · ZIP 33928
Home types (current listings and sales)condos 100%
Sale prices, last 12 months$227,500 median across 6 closed sales · $174 per sq ft · -25.4% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)108 median
For sale right now4 active, 0 pending · median asking $254,950

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, “Preserve key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/preserve--lee, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in Preserve: 4 new listings (median asking $264,450). As of September 26, 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 · Preserve 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
$228K ▼
Median sold · 12 mo
down 25.4% vs the prior 12 months
-25.4% ▼
1-yr price change
n = 6 and 5 sales in the two windows
$174/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $234 in 2024
83.2%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
109days
Median DOM · closed
2 days at the 2022 low
0%
Under contract
Lee: 18% (1,646 of 9,225)
4 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
6
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 6 a year
Track record · 14 years of records
1,352sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales

Homes For Sale Right Now in Preserve

Live MLS inventory for Preserve. 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 Preserve 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 Preserve Lee Right Now (7)

All 7 active and pending Preserve Lee listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

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

Preserve is a thin data set right now — 4 homes, 9 closings in the window — so any single sale swings the numbers more than it would in a larger community. The median price of $235,000 and median price per square foot near $170 reflect that small sample, not necessarily where a new listing would land today.

Days on market running around 85 and a year-over-year change of -21.7% point to a market that has cooled and is taking longer to clear than it did a year ago. With a market heat score of 9, this reads as a buyer-leaning environment at the moment — sellers here should price to the current pace, not last year's.

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

Preserve right now

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($228K) is down 25.4% from the prior 12 months ($305K). With about 6 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 (6 and 5 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated September 27, 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

Preserve market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $228K ($174 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 109 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 25% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 33928 (Estero), 1,490 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $504K ($256/sq ft), down 2.6% year over year, with a median 66 days on market. Right now 412 active and 130 pending listings — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33928 housing market and the Lee County market.

Preserve is a small-inventory pocket in Estero where pricing moves on a handful of transactions rather than a broad trend line, and the current pace favors buyers willing to negotiate.

Best for

  • Buyers who are flexible on timeline and comfortable with a market showing longer days on market
  • Buyers looking for negotiating leverage in a segment where year-over-year pricing has softened
  • Investors or move-up buyers who evaluate deals individually rather than against a deep comparable set

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a large pool of active listings to compare before deciding
  • Sellers expecting a quick sale at or above last year's pricing levels
  • Buyers who need amenity-rich common areas as part of the purchase decision

Windows contain 0 to 10 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$300K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 25.4% year over year.
Every sale since 2012 · price vs size
$0$100K$200K$300K1k1k2k
77 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$150$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $110 in 2012 to a $234 peak in 2024; $174 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020122014201620182020202220242026
2 days at the 2022 low; 109 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
83.2% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
051020122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 10 a year; 6 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20182020202220242026
91 at the 2022 peak, 9 in the troughs, 9 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

24% of homes for sale in ZIP 33928 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 (2026-09-26).

Preserve Market Scorecard

Balanced

Preserve is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $254,950, and homes go under contract in about 7 days.

$254,950
Median list
$227,500
Median sold
$185
List $/sqft
7
Days on mkt
7/0/0
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 Preserve, 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 (2026-08-12 → 2026-09-24)

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.

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

If we were buying in Preserve 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 Preserve.

Best Buy
Buyers comfortable evaluating a small, low-volume inventory pool rather than a deep set of comparables.
Biggest Risk
With only a few transactions feeding the data, pricing precision is harder to pin down.
Sweet Spot
Buyers and sellers who treat the median as a starting reference, not a fixed number.
Avoid If
Skip this one if you need a fast, predictable close in a high-liquidity market.

A market of few data points

With only 4 homes and 9 closings feeding this snapshot, Preserve does not behave like a high-volume market. Each closing carries more statistical weight, which is part of why the median price and per-square-foot figures should be read as a directional signal rather than a firm ceiling or floor for the next listing.

The year-over-year drop of 21.7% and a median 85 days on market both suggest softening demand relative to a year prior. Zero percent homestead share in the current data also means this snapshot is not being anchored by owner-occupied filings, which is worth keeping in mind when comparing it to more owner-heavy communities nearby.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Preserve. 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 this thin, pricing a listing or structuring an offer well requires someone who reads the small sample correctly instead of over-relying on a single comparable — that is where we spend our time with Preserve sellers and buyers.

Preserve in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers comfortable evaluating a small, low-volume inventory pool rather than a deep set of comparables.
Biggest advantageCurrent pricing and pace favor negotiating room for buyers.
Biggest riskWith only a few transactions feeding the data, pricing precision is harder to pin down.
Sweet spotBuyers and sellers who treat the median as a starting reference, not a fixed number.
Avoid ifSkip this one if you need a fast, predictable close in a high-liquidity market.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Preserve Condos for Sale in Estero, 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 Preserve Condos for Sale in Estero, FL.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $233/month (about $2,796/yr) · median of 56 MLS listings, most billed annually
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $233 per month ($2,796 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 56 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 Preserve sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Preserve?
The median sale price in Preserve was $228K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (6 closed sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Preserve take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 109 days on market (6 sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Preserve?
The best agent for Preserve 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 Preserve.
How do I find a top Estero real estate agent who knows Preserve?
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 Preserve and the wider Estero area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Preserve?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Preserve purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Preserve, and what county is it in?
Preserve is in Estero, Lee County, FL, ZIP 33928. The community's center is about 3 miles north of the center of Estero (straight-line).
Buyers who are flexible on timeline and comfortable with a market showing longer days on marketExcellent fit
Buyers looking for negotiating leverage in a segment where year-over-year pricing has softenedExcellent fit
Investors or move-up buyers who evaluate deals individually rather than against a deep comparable setExcellent fit
Buyers who want a large pool of active listings to compare before decidingProbably not
Sellers expecting a quick sale at or above last year's pricing levelsProbably not
Buyers who need amenity-rich common areas as part of the purchase decisionProbably 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 2012 (77 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 Preserve? 6 recorded closings; median 108 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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