Bayview Acres
Homes for Sale in St James City, FL

Community in St James City · Lee County · ZIP 33956
175 homesBuilt 1959–2024Median sale $669K
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Live Market Pulse
22/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2017 → 2026 · 88 at the 2022 peak
0 is Bayview Acres's coldest market since 2017, 100 its hottest. Today: 22. How it's scored
Built fromLive fgc data12 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Bayview Acres Housing Pulse fgc + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$669K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 24.9% vs the prior 12 months
-24.9%
1-yr price change
n = 10 and 10 sales in the two windows
$419/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $509 in 2024
89.0%
Sale vs ask
Lee median: 93.1%
Tempo
88days
Median DOM · closed
6 days at the 2023 low
10
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 11 a year
Ownership and context
46%
Owner-occupied · Bayview Acres
86 of 187 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
54%
Non-owner-occupied · Bayview Acres
incl. 16% trust or LLC-held · 33% out-of-state
70%
Cash buyers · Bayview Acres
7 of 10 sales, 12 mo ending July 2026
175
Homes in the community
plus 12 vacant residential lots · 187 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 12 years of records
Est. 1959
Community established
homes built 1959-2024, median 1982 (FL DOR 2025)
1,804sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
5.7%/yr
Turnover rate
about 10 of 175 homes trade a year
Bayview Acres Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 29, 2026

Bayview Acres right now

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($669K) is down 24.9% from the prior 12 months ($890K). 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 fgc closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 29. Confidence: Medium (10 and 10 sales in the two windows).

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Updated July 29, 2026 · Live data: fgc, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Bayview Acres market snapshot (as of July 29, 2026): the median sale price is about $669K ($419 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 88 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 25% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level fgc closed sales (10 closings in the current window).

Bayview Acres is a community of 175 homes in St James City, Lee County, built between 1959 and 2024 (median 1982), with a median living area of about 3,760 square feet. 46% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 29 of each year, from record-level fgc closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($669K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($890K) IS the -24.9% one-year change.

Windows contain 2 to 16 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
$250K$500K$750K$1M2014201620182020202220242026
Down 24.9% year over year.
Every sale since 2014 · price vs size
$0$1M$2M2k4k6k8k
126 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$200$300$400$5002014201620182020202220242026
Up from $197 in 2014 to a $509 peak in 2024; $419 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
0501002014201620182020202220242026
6 days at the 2023 low; 88 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
80%90%2014201620182020202220242026
89.0% now vs Lee 93.1%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0510152014201620182020202220242026
2 to 16 a year; 10 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20182020202220242026
88 at the 2022 peak, 18 in the troughs, 22 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

17% of homes for sale in ZIP 33956 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 (2026-07-18).

If we were buying in Bayview Acres 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 Bayview Acres.

A closer look at the Bayview Acres market

At a median of $419 per square foot, Bayview Acres prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

The trailing-12-month median down 25% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 88 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 175 homes built between 1959 and 2024, and 46% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
2.4D · Buy Score
Recent Direction0.0/10
Owner Commitment4.6/10
Pricing Power2.7/10

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 (2.4). Basis: Recent Direction -24.9% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 46% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 89.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Bayview Acres sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Bayview Acres?
The median sale price in Bayview Acres was $669K over the 12 months ending July 29, 2026 (10 closed sales, fgc).
How long do homes in Bayview Acres take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 29, 2026 took a median 88 days on market (10 sales, fgc).
How many homes are in Bayview Acres?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 175 homes plus 12 vacant residential lots in Bayview Acres (public records).
What share of Bayview Acres is owner-occupied?
46% of Bayview Acres parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Bayview Acres built?
Homes in Bayview Acres were built between 1959 and 2024, with a median year built of 1982 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Bayview Acres?
Cash buyers took 70% of Bayview Acres sales in the 12 months ending July 2026 (7 of 10 closings, fgc).
Who is the best real estate agent for Bayview Acres?
The best agent for Bayview Acres is one who actively works St James City 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 Bayview Acres.
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Data sources & freshness

Community market statsfgc closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 29, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (7 streets, ZIP 33956))
Under-contract sharesfgc records, as of 2026-07-18
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (126 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 fgc 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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