Cottonwood Bend
Homes for Sale in Fort Myers, FL
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Market Heat
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As of November 2026, Cottonwood Bend in Fort Myers, FL has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 8 recorded sales closed at a median of $197,500, $106 per square foot, a median 116 days on market, sellers accepting 86% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2006–2006; 3 of 3 report an HOA (median $198/mo); 3 of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 7 ft). At the median price and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,150 ($2,490 with the full homestead exemption).
Last 30 days in Cottonwood Bend: 2 new listings (median asking $217,500). As of November 10, 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 Cottonwood Bend
Live MLS inventory for Cottonwood Bend. 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 · 0 daysActive and pending Cottonwood Bend listings as of 2026-11-10, 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.
The number that matters most here is time: a median of 116.5 days on market. That is not a market moving with any urgency, and it shapes everything else in the numbers. Combined with a market heat score of 18, Cottonwood Bend is sitting in buyer-favorable territory right now, where sellers who price realistically move product and sellers who don't sit through a full season.
Price has softened, down 12.2% year over year against a median of $197,500. With only 8 closings in the current window, that figure should be read as a directional signal rather than a precise mark for any one property. At a median of $105.78 per square foot, condition and layout are doing more work than location alone to separate what sells quickly from what lingers.
Figures in this note are as of July 29, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Cottonwood Bend right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($198K) is down 8.1% from the prior 12 months ($215K). 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: Low (8 and 5 sales in the two windows).
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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
Cottonwood Bend market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $198K ($106 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 117 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 8% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales (8 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33905 (Fort Myers), 960 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $340K ($194/sq ft), up 0.3% year over year, with a median 61 days on market. Right now 423 active and 96 pending listings put supply at about 5.3 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33905 housing market and the Lee County market.
Florida Gulf Coast MLS sales records identify 12 homes in Cottonwood Bend that have changed hands, built between 1996 and 2006 (median 2006), with a median living area of about 1,821 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 100% are townhomes. Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Cottonwood Bend in Fort Myers is trading at a modest price point relative to per-square-foot value, with a slow, low-volume market that gives buyers room to negotiate on terms and timeline.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Cottonwood Bend is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with a modest budget looking for lower per-square-foot pricing in Lee County
- Buyers who can move on their own timeline and are not tied to a quick close
- Buyers willing to negotiate on price or terms given the current slow-moving market
Probably not for
- Sellers expecting last year's pricing to hold given the 12.2% year-over-year decline
- Buyers who need certainty from a large pool of recent comparable sales
- Anyone prioritizing a fast, low-friction transaction timeline
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 ($198K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($215K) IS the -8.1% one-year change.
Windows contain 2 to 17 sales each (8 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 33905 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 (2026-11-11).
Cottonwood Bend Market Scorecard
Cottonwood Bend is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $225,000, and homes go under contract in about 4 days.
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Live data: Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Cottonwood Bend on the map.
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The Cottonwood Bend buying strategy.
If we were buying in Cottonwood Bend 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 Cottonwood Bend.
A market that rewards patience
With a median of 116.5 days on market, listings in Cottonwood Bend are not moving on the first showing weekend. That extended timeline, paired with a market heat score of 18, points to a buyer's environment where offers below list are more likely to get a hearing and inspection requests carry real weight.
The year-over-year decline of 12.2% in median price is worth sitting with rather than reacting to. On a base of just 8 closings, a handful of transactions at different price points can swing the median meaningfully. Sellers should price against the $105.78 per-square-foot figure and current condition rather than assuming last year's number still applies; buyers get more leverage to negotiate closing costs, repairs, or price when the data is this thin.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Cottonwood Bend. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a low-volume market like this one, every comparable sale matters more than it would in a high-turnover community. We track the closings as they happen, not just the trailing median, so pricing and offer strategy reflect what is actually moving right now, not a stale average.
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Recently off market in Cottonwood Bend
Homes in Cottonwood Bend 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.
- 3151 Cottonwood Bend 1306 · off market
- 3171 Cottonwood Bend 1106 · off market
- 3231 Cottonwood Bend 301 · off market
| Location | Fort Myers, Lee County, FL · ZIP 33905 |
|---|---|
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $197,500 median across 8 closed sales · $106 per sq ft · -8.1% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 116 median |
| For sale right now | 2 active, 3 pending · median asking $225,000 |
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. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Cottonwood Bend key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/cottonwood-bend, data as of September 20, 2026.
Just listed in Cottonwood Bend
The newest homes for sale in Cottonwood Bend right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 3111 Cottonwood Bend 1704 $230,000 · 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,833 sq ft · listed Nov 7, 2026 Courtesy of Paradise Real Estate & Rentals, LLC
- 3231 Cottonwood Bend 306 $215,900 · 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,821 sq ft · listed Jun 1, 2026 Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway Florida
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Every Home for Sale in Cottonwood Bend Right Now (3)
All 3 active and pending Cottonwood Bend listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 3231 Cottonwood Bend 302 · $205,000 · 3 bd / 3 ba · listed by Keller Williams Elite Realty
- 3111 Cottonwood Bend 1704 · $230,000 · 3 bd / 3 ba · listed Sep 6, 2026 · listed by Paradise Real Estate & Rentals, LLC
- 3231 Cottonwood Bend 306 · $215,900 · 3 bd / 3 ba · listed Aug 12, 2026 · listed by Berkshire Hathaway Florida
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Recent Developments in Cottonwood Bend
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Cottonwood Bend, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Builder Activity
Kolter Urban's 24-story Island at West Bay Club tops out in Estero
The 86-residence tower reached its highest point at an Oct. 30 ceremony, roughly the construction midpoint, with completion expected in mid-2027. Residences start at $2.7 million, and the building has a rooftop pool plus access to the community's golf, tennis and beach club. Estero's mayor said it may be the village's last high-rise because suitable land is scarce.
What it may mean for the marketAdds 86 high-end condominium homes to Estero's inventory in 2027 while signaling limited future high-rise capacity in the village. The project is about 5 miles southeast of Cottonwood Bend, elsewhere in Lee County.
Source: Gulfshore Business - October 2026Parks & Amenities
Sale of 11.4-mile rail corridor for Bonita Estero Rail Trail nears closing
Estero, Bonita Springs and Collier County are set to buy the Seminole Gulf Railway corridor for $60 million, with closing expected by Jan. 14, 2027. Soil testing found elevated arsenic and hydrocarbons that consultants say can be managed with engineering controls. The corridor is planned as the multiuse Bonita Estero Rail Trail.
What it may mean for the marketA continuous trail through Estero and Bonita Springs would add a walking and biking route connecting residential areas to shopping and regional trails. The site is about 4 miles southeast of Cottonwood Bend.
Source: Gulfshore Business - October 2026Retail & Dining
Whataburger opens in Estero with 158 seats
Whataburger opened its second Southwest Florida restaurant at 22927 Lyden Drive in Estero, across U.S. 41 from Coconut Point. The restaurant seats 158 and employs about 80 people. It is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a late-hours dining option and roughly 80 jobs near the Coconut Point retail area. The project is about 4 miles southeast of Cottonwood Bend, elsewhere in Lee County.
Source: Gulfshore Business - 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 site is about 7 miles southeast of Cottonwood Bend.
Source: Gulfshore Business - July 2026Infrastructure
New Big Carlos Pass Bridge opens in Lee County
The new fixed-span Big Carlos Pass Bridge connecting the south end of Estero Island with Lovers Key officially opened and was dedicated June 30, 2026. The $90.8 million project replaces an older drawbridge and provides 60 feet of boat clearance along with bicycle lanes and sidewalks. Concrete from the demolished drawbridge was repurposed into an artificial reef offshore.
What it may mean for the marketA new high-span bridge upgrades the coastal road connection and removes the delays associated with the former drawbridge. The project is about 4 miles south of Cottonwood Bend, elsewhere in Lee County.
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 4 miles east of Cottonwood Bend, 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.
What it really costs to own in Cottonwood Bend
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| Property tax | Current owners' bills run a median of $4,121/yr across 6 listings here (MLS tax records, 2026-11-11). |
|---|---|
| HOA dues | Median $198/month across 3 MLS listings (most billed quarterly; 2026-11-11). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study. |
| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Lee County is $2,197/yr (6,508 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. |
| Roof and age | Median build year 2006 across 6 listings. An original roof here would be about 20 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails. |
Estimated carrying cost at the median asking price, before the mortgage: about $725/month (tax $343, HOA $198, insurance $183). An estimate from the sources above, not a quote.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 10, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Florida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2012 (150 transactions analyzed) |
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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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