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Carlton Grove
Homes for Sale in Fort Myers, FL

Community in Fort Myers · Lee County · ZIP 33901
135 homesBuilt 1915–2023
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Built fromLive fgc data12 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Carlton Grove Housing Pulse fgc + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
75%
Owner-occupied · Carlton Grove
111 of 148 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
25%
Non-owner-occupied · Carlton Grove
incl. 11% trust or LLC-held · 7% out-of-state
20%
Cash buyers · Carlton Grove
1 of 5 sales, 12 mo ending July 2018
135
Homes in the community
plus 13 vacant residential lots · 148 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 12 years of records
Est. 1915
Community established
homes built 1915-2023, median 1957 (FL DOR 2025)
1.5%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 135 homes trade a year

The market around Carlton Grove

Carlton Grove is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 33901, 18 homes are on the market and 11% are under contract — a slower corner of Fort Myers.

Across Lee County, 689 homes are active and 139 pending (17% under contract).

Homes here are singlefamilyresidence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Carlton Grove specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Carlton Grove 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 Carlton Grove.

A closer look at the Carlton Grove market

The housing stock is 135 homes built between 1915 and 2023, and 75% 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 Carlton Grove. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

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 Carlton Grove sales matched to your home.

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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.

$2,123/mo
Lee County typical true cost to own
$183/mo
Lee County typical home insurance
Check CDD
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Carlton Grove?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 135 homes plus 13 vacant residential lots in Carlton Grove (public records).
What share of Carlton Grove is owner-occupied?
75% of Carlton Grove parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Carlton Grove built?
Homes in Carlton Grove were built between 1915 and 2023, with a median year built of 1957.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Carlton Grove?
Cash buyers took 20% of Carlton Grove sales in the 12 months ending July 2018 (1 of 5 closings, fgc).
Who is the best real estate agent for Carlton Grove?
The best agent for Carlton Grove is one who actively works 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 Carlton Grove.
How do I find a top Fort Myers real estate agent who knows Carlton Grove?
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 Carlton Grove and the wider Fort Myers area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Carlton Grove?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Carlton Grove purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33901))
Under-contract sharesfgc records, as of 2026-07-18
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (18 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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Thinking of selling in Carlton Grove? 2 recorded closings (window ending 2026-07-29). 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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