El Sol in Fort Myers Beach

El Sol
Homes for Sale in Fort Myers Beach, FL

Community in Fort Myers Beach · Lee County · ZIP 33931
182 homesBuilt 1936–2024Median sale $1.30M
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Built fromLive Florida Gulf Coast MLS data11 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-07-29, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $1,300,000, $535 per square foot, a median 99 days on market, sellers accepting 89% of original asking (+18% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1967–2026 with 1 new construction; 4 of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 4 ft). At the median price and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $20,760 ($20,100 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · El Sol Housing Pulse Florida Gulf Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$1.30M
Median sold · 12 mo
up 18.2% vs the prior 12 months
+18.2%
1-yr price change
n = 5 and 3 sales in the two windows
$535/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $662 in 2025
88.7%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
99days
Median DOM · closed
20 days at the 2016 low
5
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Ownership and context
34%
Owner-occupied · El Sol
77 of 229 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
66%
Non-owner-occupied · El Sol
incl. 15% trust or LLC-held · 52% out-of-state
80%
Cash buyers · El Sol
4 of 5 sales, 12 mo ending July 2026
182
Homes in the community
plus 47 vacant residential lots · 229 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 11 years of records
Est. 1936
Community established
homes built 1936-2024, median 1979 (FL DOR 2025)
1,824sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
2.7%/yr
Turnover rate
about 5 of 182 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in El Sol

Live MLS inventory for El Sol. 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.

Active and pending El Sol listings as of 2026-09-11, 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.

El Sol Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 29, 2026

El Sol right now

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($1.30M) is up 18.2% from the prior 12 months ($1.10M). With about 4 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 July 29. Confidence: Low (5 and 3 sales in the two windows).

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Updated July 29, 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

El Sol market snapshot (as of July 29, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.30M ($535 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 99 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 18% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).

El Sol is a community of 182 homes in Fort Myers Beach, Lee County, built between 1936 and 2024 (median 1978.5), with a median living area of about 4,450 square feet. 34% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 10 sales each (5 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
$500K$1M201620182020202220242026
Up 18.2% year over year.
Every sale since 2015 · price vs size
$0$1M$2M1k2k3k4k
54 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$400$600201620182020202220242026
Up from $310 in 2015 to a $662 peak in 2025; $535 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
50100201620182020202220242026
20 days at the 2016 low; 99 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%92%95%98%201620182020202220242026
88.7% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0510201620182020202220242026
0 to 10 a year; 5 in the current window.

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.

$2,141/mo
Lee County typical true cost to own
$183/mo
Lee County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.

El Sol Market Scorecard

Thin data

El Sol is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of $1,095,000, and homes go under contract in about 24 days.

n/a
Months supply
$1,095,000
Median list
n/a
Median sold
$622
Per sqft
24
Days on mkt
3/1/0
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33931 ZIP is $495,858, about 23.5% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Listing locations from Florida Gulf Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

If we were buying in El Sol 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 El Sol.

A closer look at the El Sol market

At a median of $535 per square foot, El Sol 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 18% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 99 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 182 homes built between 1936 and 2024, and 34% 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 El Sol. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
5.3C · Buy Score
Recent Direction10.0/10
Owner Commitment3.4/10
Pricing Power2.5/10

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 (5.3). Basis: Recent Direction +18.2% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 34% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 88.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
  • 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 El Sol sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in El Sol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in El Sol?
The median sale price in El Sol was $1.30M over the 12 months ending July 29, 2026 (5 closed sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
How long do homes in El Sol take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 29, 2026 took a median 99 days on market (5 sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
How many homes are in El Sol?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 182 homes plus 47 vacant residential lots in El Sol (public records).
What share of El Sol is owner-occupied?
34% of El Sol parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in El Sol built?
Homes in El Sol were built between 1936 and 2024, with a median year built of 1978.5 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in El Sol?
Cash buyers took 80% of El Sol sales in the 12 months ending July 2026 (4 of 5 closings, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for El Sol?
The best agent for El Sol is one who actively works Fort Myers Beach 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 El Sol.
How do I find a top Fort Myers Beach real estate agent who knows El Sol?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows El Sol and the wider Fort Myers Beach area.
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Data sources & freshness

Community market statsFlorida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 29, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (10 streets, ZIP 33931))
Under-contract sharesFlorida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-07-18
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2015 (54 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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Thinking of selling in El Sol? 5 recorded closings; median 99 days on market (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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