Cascades
Homes for Sale in Alva, FL
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Homes For Sale Right Now in Cascades
Live MLS inventory for Cascades. 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.
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Active · 137 daysActive and pending Cascades listings as of 2026-11-12, 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.
Cascades right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 21.0 months of supply and 12% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Florida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of November 11, 2026. Confidence: Very High (24 active and pending listings, 12 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated November 11, 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
Cascades market snapshot (as of November 11, 2026): the median sale price is about $300K ($177 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 122 days on market for closed sales, and 21.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market.
Cascades is a community of 500 homes in Alva, Lee County, built between 2006 and 2023 (median 2017), with a median living area of about 2,738 square feet. 78% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
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Cascades on the map.
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The Cascades buying strategy.
If we were buying in Cascades 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.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
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 Cascades.
A closer look at the Cascades market
At a median of $177 per square foot, Cascades prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
Inventory runs at 21.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. Homes that do trade take a median 122 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 500 homes built between 2006 and 2023, and 78% 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 Cascades. 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 Cascades 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 (4.4). Basis: Liquidity & Demand 21.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 78% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 93.2% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
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Recent Developments in Cascades
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Cascades, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- September 2026Development
Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay tops off second tower
The second of two 22-story towers at 5000 Coconut Road reached full height on Sept. 18, 2026, completing the 224-residence project by London Bay and Coastal Construction. Tower One is more than 90% purchased and Tower Two about 45%. Move-ins and completion are scheduled for August 2027.
What it may mean for the marketAdds high-end waterfront condominium inventory in the Estero and Bonita Springs area, with completion expected in August 2027. The project is about 12 miles west of Cascades, elsewhere in Lee County.
Source: Gulfshore Business - August 2026Retail & Dining
Walmart Supercenter planned on State Road 82 across from Lehigh Acres
Casto is developing a roughly 60-acre center on the south side of SR 82 between Parkdale and Jaguar boulevards, anchored by a 175,000 sq ft Walmart Supercenter that bought 18.43 acres for $23.9 million. Tenants include McDonald's, Panda Express, Taco Bell and AutoZone. Walmart is expected to break ground in September with an opening around end of 2027 or early 2028.
What it may mean for the marketWould bring large-format shopping and fuel closer to Lehigh Acres households that currently drive farther for retail. The project is about 11 miles north of Cascades, elsewhere in Lee County.
Source: Gulfshore Business - August 2026Development
Construction underway at 680-acre Brightshore Village in Golden Gate Estates
Barron Collier Companies is building Brightshore Village on Immokalee Road west of Everglades Boulevard North, planning about 2,000 homes and 106,000 to 120,000 sq ft of retail and services. Homebuilder parcels were scheduled to close September 18, with first move-ins targeted for January 2028.
What it may mean for the marketWould add about 2,000 homes and a commercial village center on the Immokalee Road corridor. The site is about 6 miles southeast of Cascades.
Source: Gulfshore Business - August 2026Development
Audubon and Cameratta settle lawsuit over 10,000-home Kingston community
Audubon and Cameratta Companies settled a federal suit over the Kingston permit; Cameratta will buy about 98 acres off Carter Road and give up a 100-foot easement for a road through Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Kingston covers about 6,700 acres in eastern Lee County, with first model homes expected within about two months.
What it may mean for the marketRemoves a legal obstacle to a master-planned community of about 10,000 homes east of Estero, and rules out a road link into Collier County through the sanctuary. The site is less than a mile west of Cascades.
Source: Gulfshore Business - June 2026Retail & Dining
High 5 Entertainment underway at Village Hub SportsPark in Estero
Vertical construction is underway on a High 5 Entertainment venue at the Village Hub SportsPark on the north side of Williams Road in Estero. The facility will include the 21-court Estero Pickleball Club, a 16-lane bowling alley, two miniature golf courses, an arcade, a full-service kitchen and bar, and retail space. The CEO said construction should finish within six to eight months, targeting soft openings in February 2027.
What it may mean for the marketA new entertainment and dining venue adds recreational and commercial space to the Estero activity hub. The project is about 12 miles west of Cascades, elsewhere in Lee County.
Source: Gulfshore Business - May 2026Development
Estero board reviews 370-unit mixed-use complex at Estero Parkway and Three Oaks Parkway
The Estero Planning, Zoning and Design Board on May 19, 2026 reviewed The Residential Group's proposal for a mixed-use development on 5.275 acres at the southwest corner of Estero Parkway and Three Oaks Parkway. The plan calls for 370 apartments and 33,000 square feet of commercial space and requests a zoning change from a 1994 commercial planned development to a mixed use planned development. The proposal projects fewer daily trips and lower density than the previously approved shopping center.
What it may mean for the marketThe plan would convert an aging commercial site into new housing and ground-floor retail at a major intersection. The project is about 10 miles west of Cascades, elsewhere in Lee County.
Source: Gulfshore Business
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 12, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending November 11, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33920)) |
| Under-contract shares | Florida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-11-11 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2026 (12 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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