Brightwater
Homes for Sale in North Fort Myers, FL

Community in North Fort Myers · Lee County · ZIP 33912
300 homesBuilt 1982–2024Median sale $425K
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Live · Brightwater Housing Pulse fgc + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$425K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 1.1% vs the prior 12 months
+1.1%
1-yr price change
n = 9 and 4 sales in the two windows
$193/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $230 in 2025
89.6%
Sale vs ask
Lee median: 93.1%
Tempo
106days
Median DOM · closed
18 days at the 2022 low
9
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 15 a year
Ownership and context
55%
Owner-occupied · Brightwater
195 of 355 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
45%
Non-owner-occupied · Brightwater
incl. 17% trust or LLC-held · 14% out-of-state
33%
Cash buyers · Brightwater
3 of 9 sales, 12 mo ending July 2026
300
Homes in the community
plus 55 vacant residential lots · 355 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 6 years of records
Est. 1982
Community established
homes built 1982-2024, median 2021 (FL DOR 2025)
1,828sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
3.0%/yr
Turnover rate
about 9 of 300 homes trade a year
Brightwater Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 29, 2026

Brightwater right now

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($425K) is up 1.1% from the prior 12 months ($420K). 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: Low (9 and 4 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

Brightwater market snapshot (as of July 29, 2026): the median sale price is about $425K ($193 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 106 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 1% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level fgc closed sales (9 closings in the current window).

Brightwater is a community of 300 homes in North Fort Myers, Lee County, built between 1982 and 2024 (median 2021.0), with a median living area of about 2,766 square feet. 55% 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 ($425K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($420K) IS the +1.1% one-year change.

Windows contain 1 to 36 sales each (9 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
$300K$400K2020202220242026
Up 1.1% year over year.
Every sale since 2020 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M2k2k2k3k
103 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$150$175$200$2252020202220242026
Up from $151 in 2020 to a $230 peak in 2025; $193 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
501002020202220242026
18 days at the 2022 low; 106 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%2020202220242026
89.6% now vs Lee 93.1%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
01020302020202220242026
1 to 36 a year; 9 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

0% of homes for sale in ZIP 33912 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 Brightwater 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 Brightwater.

A closer look at the Brightwater market

At a median of $193 per square foot, Brightwater 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 up 1% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 106 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 300 homes built between 1982 and 2024, and 55% 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 Brightwater. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
4.9C- · Buy Score
Recent Direction6.3/10
Owner Commitment5.5/10
Pricing Power3.0/10

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 (4.9). Basis: Recent Direction +1.1% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 55% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 89.6% 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 Brightwater sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Brightwater?
The median sale price in Brightwater was $425K over the 12 months ending July 29, 2026 (9 closed sales, fgc).
How long do homes in Brightwater take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 29, 2026 took a median 106 days on market (9 sales, fgc).
How many homes are in Brightwater?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 300 homes plus 55 vacant residential lots in Brightwater (public records).
What share of Brightwater is owner-occupied?
55% of Brightwater parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Brightwater built?
Homes in Brightwater were built between 1982 and 2024, with a median year built of 2021.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Brightwater?
Cash buyers took 33% of Brightwater sales in the 12 months ending July 2026 (3 of 9 closings, fgc).
Who is the best real estate agent for Brightwater?
The best agent for Brightwater is one who actively works North Fort Myers 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 Brightwater.
How do I find a top North Fort Myers real estate agent who knows Brightwater?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Brightwater and the wider North Fort Myers area.
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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 (6 streets, ZIP 33912/33917/33957))
Under-contract sharesfgc records, as of 2026-07-18
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2020 (103 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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