Wellington
Homes for Sale in Fort Myers, FL
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Market Heat
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As of September 2026, Wellington in Fort Myers, FL has 4 homes for sale, asking from $410,000 to $599,000 (median $540,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 11 recorded sales closed at a median of $295,000, $219 per square foot, a median 67 days on market, sellers accepting 88% of original asking (-26% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1999–2002; 4 of 4 report an HOA (median $110/mo); 1 of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 8 ft). At the median price and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,710 ($4,050 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Fort Myers, Lee County, FL · ZIP 33908, 33912, 33928 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 114 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1999–2003 (median 2000.0) |
| Typical living area | 3,728 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $295,000 median across 11 closed sales · $219 per sq ft · -26.2% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 67 median |
| For sale right now | 3 active, 0 pending · median asking $585,000 |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 57% |
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, “Wellington key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/wellington, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Wellington: 2 new listings (median asking $540,000). 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Wellington
Live MLS inventory for Wellington. 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 Wellington 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 Wellington Right Now (4)
All 4 active and pending Wellington listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 16689 Wellington Lakes Cir · $585,000 · 4 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 5, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
- 16560 Wellington Lakes Cir · $495,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 24, 2026 · listed by Starlink Realty, Inc
- 16620 Wellington Lakes Cir · $599,000 · 5 bd / 3 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by John R. Wood Properties
- 16525 Wellington Lakes Cir · $410,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by Marzucco Real Estate
Wellington is not coastal. That matters because at a median of $510K you are buying an equestrian and suburban Palm Beach County address forty-five minutes from the ocean, not a beach-adjacent lifestyle. What sets the price is land—larger lots than the barrier islands allow—along with proximity to equestrian facilities, polo grounds, and shopping corridors that support a horse-oriented community. This is not a resort market; it is a family-scale suburban one with a very specific identity.
The market has added 9.1% year-over-year and sits at 38 days to contract, which is neither hot nor stalled. At $274 per square foot you are paying for square footage and yard, not Atlantic views. Sellers have room to negotiate; buyers with horses or who need space will find Wellington competitive against comparable suburban markets inland. If you came here expecting water or walkable nightlife, recalibrate or look elsewhere.
Wellington right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($295K) is down 26.2% from the prior 12 months ($400K). With about a dozen 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 (11 and 16 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
Wellington market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $295K ($219 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 26% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales (11 closings in the current window).
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.
County records show 10 qualified sales in Wellington across 2024–2025 (6 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $489,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Wellington is a community of 114 homes in Fort Myers, Lee County, built between 1999 and 2003 (median 2000.0), with a median living area of about 3,728 square feet. 57% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Wellington is an inland Palm Beach County community known for equestrian facilities and suburban scale, trading coastal proximity for land and horse infrastructure at a median price of $510K.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Wellington is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with horses or equestrian interests who need barn space, paddocks, and proximity to polo grounds and riding facilities
- Buyers prioritizing square footage, yard space, and a suburban layout over beach access, with budgets near the median $510K
- Investors or second-home buyers looking for long-term suburban appreciation in Palm Beach County without paying coastal premiums
Probably not for
- Buyers who measure quality of life by proximity to the ocean, beach culture, or waterfront dining—Wellington is landlocked
- Anyone seeking walkable urbanism, resort amenities, or a master-planned community with pools and social programming
- Buyers whose budget cannot stretch to acreage or larger homes—if you need the median price to get a small condo, coastal markets offer better resale liquidity
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 ($295K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($400K) IS the -26.2% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 23 sales each (11 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.
15% 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 (2026-09-27).
Wellington Market Scorecard
Wellington is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $585,000, and homes go under contract in about 263 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.
Wellington on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Florida Gulf Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
The Wellington buying strategy.
If we were buying in Wellington 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 Wellington.
What the numbers tell you about this market
The $510K median and $274 per square foot reflect a value proposition built on space rather than sand. Wellington delivers larger homes and yards than barrier-island inventory at the same price, but you sacrifice beach access and the premium coastal cache. The 9.1% gain over the past year is real appreciation, not speculation, and mirrors steady demand from buyers who prioritize land, schools-as-location-amenity, and equestrian access over oceanfront.
Thirty-eight days on market signals a functional, negotiable environment—not a frenzy, not a freeze. Buyers can tour multiple properties and make deliberate offers; sellers who price to condition move homes. The modest market-heat score of 33 reflects that balance. Since 2012 values have climbed 259%, tracking broader Palm Beach County appreciation as suburban demand from Miami and Fort Lauderdale pushed buyers west and north. That long arc tells you Wellington is not a flash market; it has been absorbing growth for more than a decade.
What you will not find in the MLS data: resort-style amenities or master-planned community features. Wellington is a municipality, not a gate-guarded enclave with a clubhouse. Its identity is tied to working horse farms, polo season, and suburban retail corridors. If you are looking for a community pool and social calendar, this is not that market. If you want acreage, barns, or simply more house per dollar than the coast allows, Wellington delivers.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Wellington. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Wellington buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
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 (2.6). Basis: Recent Direction -26.2% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 57% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 88.1% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
Wellington spans equestrian estates, standard suburban tracts, and condo product—condition and lot size vary wildly within the same ZIP code. Momentum Realty knows which pockets deliver value, which require septic or well infrastructure, and when a property priced at median is actually overpriced for its condition or location within the municipality. We will walk you away from listings that look good on paper but sit on the wrong side of a major road or next to commercial zoning. We also know when to push on price in a 38-day market and when a seller has already priced to move. You need a broker who understands that Wellington is not one market—it is a dozen micro-markets under one name, and we have closed in all of them.
Wellington in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $110/month (about $1,320/yr) · median of 55 MLS listings, most billed quarterly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $110 per month ($1,320 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 55 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.
Tools for a Wellington buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Wellington sales matched to your home.
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Recently off market in Wellington
Homes in Wellington 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.
- 14500 Farrington Way 205 · off market
- 14510 Farrington Way 205 · off market
- 8912 Wellington Lakes Ct · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 33908/33912/33928)) |
| Under-contract shares | Florida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2013 (157 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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