Tidewater
Homes for Sale in Estero, FL

All 219 homes for sale in Estero, FL · median $324,900 · 347 homes for sale in 33928 · Lee County homes for sale

Community in Estero · Lee County · ZIP 33928
118 homesBuilt 2016–2019Median sale $525K
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Live Market Pulse
35/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2017 → 2026 · 88 at the 2022 peak
0 is Tidewater's coldest market since 2017, 100 its hottest. Today: 35. How it's scored

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Built fromLive Florida Gulf Coast MLS data10 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Tidewater in Estero, FL has 9 homes for sale, asking from $445,000 to $675,000 (median $459,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 32 recorded sales closed at a median of $525,000, $300 per square foot, a median 62 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking (-5% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2016–2020; 8 of 9 report an HOA (median $489/mo); 1 of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 20 ft). At the median price and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,380 ($7,720 with the full homestead exemption).

Tidewater key facts
LocationEstero, Lee County, FL · ZIP 33928
Homes in the community118 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built2016–2019 (median 2017)
Typical living area2,689 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)attached 78%, singlefamilyresidence 22%
Sale prices, last 12 months$525,000 median across 32 closed sales · $300 per sq ft · -5.0% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)62 median
For sale right now7 active, 1 pending · median asking $459,000
Owner-occupied (homestead) share80%

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; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Tidewater key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/tidewater, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in Tidewater: 7 new listings (median asking $459,000). 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 · Tidewater 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
$525K ▼
Median sold · 12 mo
down 5.0% vs the prior 12 months
-5.0% ▼
1-yr price change
n = 32 and 24 sales in the two windows
$300/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $326 in 2024
93.6%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
63days
Median DOM · closed
2 days at the 2022 low
13%
Under contract
Lee: 18% (1,646 of 9,225)
7 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
32
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 23 a year
Ownership and context
80%
Owner-occupied · Tidewater
94 of 118 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
20%
Non-owner-occupied · Tidewater
incl. 2% trust or LLC-held · 14% out-of-state
118
Homes in the community
118 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 10 years of records
11
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $500K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 2016
Community established
homes built 2016-2019, median 2017 (FL DOR 2025)
1,804sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
27.1%/yr
Turnover rate
about 32 of 118 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Tidewater

Live MLS inventory for Tidewater. 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 Tidewater 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 Tidewater Right Now (9)

All 9 active and pending Tidewater listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 10517 Tidewater Key Blvd · $648,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 25, 2026 · listed by John R Wood Properties
  • 10641 Jackson Square Dr · $445,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 25, 2026 · listed by Local Real Estate LLC
  • 20014 Wymberly Way · $675,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 11, 2026 · listed by Realty One Group MVP
  • 10657 Jackson Square Dr · $449,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 6, 2026 · listed by Compass Florida, LLC
  • 20179 Torch Key Way · $449,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 4, 2026 · listed by John R Wood Properties
  • 10647 Tiki Ct · $660,000 · 3 bd / 3 ba · listed Sep 2, 2026 · listed by Compass Florida, LLC
  • 10661 Jackson Square Dr · $459,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 21, 2026 · listed by John R Wood Properties
  • 10779 Manatee Key Ln · $495,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 15, 2026 · listed by Berkshire Hathaway Florida
  • 20005 Parrot Key Ct · $449,500 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 14, 2026 · listed by John R Wood Properties
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Tidewater's pricing is driven by size and age, not amenities. With a median living area of 3,034 square feet and a build window concentrated between 2015 and 2021, this is a community of larger, newer-construction homes, and the median price of $520,000 reflects that footprint more than any clubhouse or gate. Price per square foot sits at $299.84, which is the number to watch when comparing individual listings, since square footage varies more here than lot or location.

The current posture favors buyers willing to negotiate. A market heat score of 28 and median days on market just over 62 point to a slower-moving inventory, and the year-over-year price change of -9.8% confirms sellers are adjusting expectations rather than testing the top of the market. For sellers, that means pricing at or near recent comparables rather than last year's numbers; for buyers, it means there's room to negotiate on condition and terms rather than racing a bidding war.

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

Tidewater right now

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($525K) is down 5.0% from the prior 12 months ($552K). With about 22 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: High (32 and 24 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

Tidewater market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $525K ($300 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 63 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 5% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales (32 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.

County records show 11 qualified sales in Tidewater across 2024–2025 (5 in 2024, 6 in 2025), median $500,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Tidewater is a community of 118 homes in Estero, Lee County, built between 2016 and 2019 (median 2017), with a median living area of about 2,689 square feet. 80% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Tidewater is a newer-build community in Estero, with homes constructed almost entirely between 2015 and 2021 and a median size over 3,000 square feet. A homestead share of 80.3% indicates most owners have filed for the property as their primary residence, rather than holding it as a rental or seasonal property.

Best for

  • Buyers prioritizing larger square footage in a newer-construction home over community amenities.
  • Buyers comfortable negotiating on price given the current days-on-market and year-over-year trend.
  • Buyers planning to homestead the property as a primary residence, consistent with the community's ownership pattern.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want on-site amenities as part of the purchase, since none are currently identified in MLS listings.
  • Sellers expecting a fast turnaround, given the median days-on-market well past two months.
  • Buyers pricing off last year's comparables without accounting for the recent year-over-year pullback.

Windows contain 8 to 43 sales each (32 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
$300K$400K$500K201620182020202220242026
Down 5.0% year over year.
Every sale since 2016 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M2k2k2k3k
233 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$200$250$300201620182020202220242026
Up from $197 in 2016 to a $326 peak in 2024; $300 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
050100201620182020202220242026
2 days at the 2022 low; 63 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
92%95%98%100%201620182020202220242026
93.6% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
02040201620182020202220242026
8 to 43 a year; 32 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20182020202220242026
88 at the 2022 peak, 23 in the troughs, 35 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).

Tidewater Market Scorecard

Balanced

Tidewater is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $459,000, and homes go under contract in about 14 days.

$459,000
Median list
$525,000
Median sold
$291
List $/sqft
14
Days on mkt
9/0/0
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 Tidewater, 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 22 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-09-25)

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 Tidewater 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 Tidewater.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a newer-construction home with substantial square footage and are comfortable in a slower-moving market.
Biggest Risk
The year-over-year decline and extended days on market mean pricing has to be realistic, not aspirational.
Sweet Spot
Move-in-ready homes near the median size and year built tend to price and move most predictably.
Avoid If
Avoid if you need a fast, competitive-offer sale or are relying on community amenities as part of the value proposition.

Newer Construction, Slower Market

The story in Tidewater right now is less about scarcity and more about time. Median days on market at 62.5 is a meaningful stretch for a community of only 386 homes, and paired with a market heat score of 28, it signals listings are sitting long enough for buyers to be selective on condition, layout, and price per square foot rather than moving on the first showing.

The -9.8% year-over-year change is worth sitting with rather than reacting to. It doesn't mean every home is down that much; it reflects the mix of what's closed in the trailing window against what closed a year prior. With homes built across a fairly tight six-year span (2015-2021) and a median build year of 2018, condition and updates since construction will do more to explain a given sale price than the calendar year on the build permit.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.1C+ · Buy Score
Recent Direction4.8/10
Owner Commitment8.0/10
Pricing Power5.7/10

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 (6.1). Basis: Recent Direction -5.0% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 80% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 93.6% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a community with only 386 homes and a slower sales pace, pricing strategy and negotiation matter more than in a hot market where any number works. Momentum tracks Tidewater's price-per-square-foot and days-on-market trends closely enough to tell a seller where to actually price against recent closings, and to help a buyer know when a longer market sit means there's real room to negotiate.

Tidewater in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a newer-construction home with substantial square footage and are comfortable in a slower-moving market.
Biggest advantageHomes here offer above-average size for the price per square foot compared to older stock nearby.
Biggest riskThe year-over-year decline and extended days on market mean pricing has to be realistic, not aspirational.
Sweet spotMove-in-ready homes near the median size and year built tend to price and move most predictably.
Avoid ifAvoid if you need a fast, competitive-offer sale or are relying on community amenities as part of the value proposition.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Tidewater 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 Tidewater.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $489/month (about $5,868/yr) · median of 108 MLS listings, most billed quarterly
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $489 per month ($5,868 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 108 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed quarterly. 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 Tidewater sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Tidewater?
The median sale price in Tidewater was $525K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (32 closed sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Tidewater take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 63 days on market (32 sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
How many homes are in Tidewater?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 118 homes in Tidewater (public records).
What share of Tidewater is owner-occupied?
80% of Tidewater parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Tidewater built?
Homes in Tidewater were built between 2016 and 2019, with a median year built of 2017 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Tidewater?
The best agent for Tidewater 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 Tidewater.
How do I find a top Estero real estate agent who knows Tidewater?
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 Tidewater and the wider Estero area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Tidewater?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Tidewater purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Tidewater, and what county is it in?
Tidewater is in Estero, Lee County, FL, ZIP 33928. The community's center is about 3 miles northeast of the center of Estero (straight-line).
Is Tidewater a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Tidewater: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $525K (32 sales), 6% above the Estero median of $495K; homes took a median 62 days to go under contract; the assessment roll counts 118 homes, 80% of them homesteaded (owner-occupied). The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
Buyers prioritizing larger square footage in a newer-construction home over community amenities.Excellent fit
Buyers comfortable negotiating on price given the current days-on-market and year-over-year trend.Excellent fit
Buyers planning to homestead the property as a primary residence, consistent with the community's ownership pattern.Excellent fit
Buyers who want on-site amenities as part of the purchase, since none are currently identified in MLS listings.Probably not
Sellers expecting a fast turnaround, given the median days-on-market well past two months.Probably not
Buyers pricing off last year's comparables without accounting for the recent year-over-year pullback.Probably 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
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33928))
Under-contract sharesFlorida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2016 (233 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 Tidewater? 32 recorded closings; median 62 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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