Waters Edge At The Forest
Homes for Sale in Fort Myers, FL
All 1,305 homes for sale in Fort Myers, FL · median $235,900 · 623 homes for sale in 33908 · Lee County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, Waters Edge At The Forest in Fort Myers, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $425,000, $191 per square foot, a median 79 days on market, sellers accepting 99% of original asking. At the median price and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,790 ($6,120 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Fort Myers, Lee County, FL · ZIP 33908 |
|---|---|
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $425,000 median across 3 closed sales · $191 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 79 median |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $325,000 |
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, “Waters Edge At The Forest key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/waters-edge-at-the-forest, data as of September 20, 2026.
Waters Edge At The Forest is trading with a median price of $425,000 and a median price per square foot of $191.27, which puts the per-foot number in a middle band relative to condition and finish rather than lot or view premiums driving the figure. With only three closings in the current window, this median should be read as a directional signal, not a statistically deep trend line.
A median of 79 days on market tells you these homes are not moving on the first weekend. Sellers should price with that pace in mind and expect buyers to negotiate on condition; buyers have room to be selective and to ask for concessions rather than compete on multiple offers.
The 60-Second Overview
Waters Edge At The Forest market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $425K ($191 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 79 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 33908 (Fort Myers), 1,459 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $345K ($201/sq ft), down 5.5% year over year, with a median 70 days on market. Right now 618 active and 124 pending listings — a soft market. See the live ZIP 33908 housing market and the Lee County market.
Waters Edge At The Forest sits in Fort Myers within Lee County, and current MLS activity is thin enough that pricing and pace should be treated as a snapshot rather than an established pattern.
Who Waters Edge At The Forest is best for.
Best for
- Buyers working with a budget around the mid-$400s who want negotiating leverage on timeline.
- Buyers willing to independently confirm community amenities rather than rely on listing descriptions.
- Buyers comfortable pricing off a thin comparable set and adjusting as new closings post.
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a large, recent sales history to validate an offer price.
- Buyers expecting a fast, competitive-offer sale timeline.
- Buyers who require confirmed on-site amenities before writing an offer.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($425K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 4 sales each (3 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.
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.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Lee County scorecard.
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.
14% of homes for sale in ZIP 33908 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).
Waters Edge At The Forest Market Scorecard
Waters Edge At The Forest is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $325,000, and homes go under contract in about 185 days.
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 Waters Edge At The Forest, Fort Myers
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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 Waters Edge At The Forest
Live MLS inventory for Waters Edge At The Forest. 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 Waters Edge At The Forest listings as of 2026-10-01, 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 Waters Edge At The Forest Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Waters Edge At The Forest listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 16580 Waters Edge Ct 202 · $325,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 2, 2026 · listed by Premiere Plus Realty Company
The Waters Edge At The Forest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Waters Edge At The Forest today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Waters Edge At The Forest.
What the numbers are actually telling you
Three closings in the tracked window is not enough volume to draw firm conclusions about where this community is headed, but it is enough to establish a working baseline: a median price in the mid-$400s and a per-square-foot figure just under $191.27, which usually points to a mix of condition levels rather than a uniform product type.
The 79-day median days on market matters more than the price figure right now. It suggests buyers are not rushing, and it suggests sellers who price aggressively against comparable per-foot numbers may sit longer than they expect. Current MLS listings do not identify specific community amenities, so any amenity claims should be verified directly rather than assumed from marketing material.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Waters Edge At The Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With a small closings sample and no amenities confirmed in current listings, this is exactly the kind of community where a broker who checks the underlying listing data — not just the headline median — keeps you from overpaying or underpricing based on thin evidence.
Waters Edge At The Forest in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
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Recently off market in Waters Edge At The Forest
Homes in Waters Edge At The Forest 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.
- 16580 Waters Edge Ct 102 · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Florida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2015 (19 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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