Everglades Town
Homes for Sale in Everglades City, FL

Community in Everglades City · Collier County · ZIP 34139
217 homesBuilt 1925–2023
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Built fromLive fgc data12 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Everglades Town Housing Pulse fgc + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
21%
Owner-occupied · Everglades Town
65 of 311 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
79%
Non-owner-occupied · Everglades Town
incl. 27% trust or LLC-held · 25% out-of-state
50%
Cash buyers · Everglades Town
2 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending July 2023
217
Homes in the community
plus 94 vacant residential lots · 311 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 12 years of records
Est. 1925
Community established
homes built 1925-2023, median 2001 (FL DOR 2025)
0.5%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 217 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Everglades Town is a small, older inventory pool — 217 homes on record, with construction spanning from 1925 up through 2023 and a median build year of 2001. That spread means condition and age do more to set value here than any single market trend; a 1920s structure and a 2020s build can sit blocks apart with very different maintenance profiles, systems, and insurance considerations.

The homestead share sits at 20.9%, which tells us most homes in this pool are not owner-occupied primary residences under Florida's exemption — a strong signal that this market leans toward second homes, seasonal use, or investment holds rather than full-time occupancy. For sellers, that shapes who your realistic buyer pool is. For buyers, it means you're competing less against local move-up demand and more against buyers thinking in terms of a second property or rental.

Best for

  • Buyers looking for a second home or seasonal property rather than a full-time primary residence
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating a wide range of home ages and doing due diligence on individual construction dates
  • Buyers who don't need on-site community amenities and are focused on the home and lot itself

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a newer-construction subdivision with consistent build years throughout
  • Buyers who require pool, clubhouse, or other shared amenity infrastructure as part of the purchase
  • Buyers seeking a market with a larger inventory pool for broader side-by-side comparison

The market around Everglades Town

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

Across Collier County, 44 homes are active and 13 pending (23% under contract).

Homes here are singlefamilyresidence.

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

If we were buying in Everglades Town 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 Everglades Town.

Best Buy
Buyers focused on a second home or investment hold rather than a primary residence purchase.
Biggest Risk
A 1925-to-2023 spread means condition, systems age, and insurance costs can vary sharply from one listing to the next.
Sweet Spot
Homes built closer to the 2001 median, where age-related maintenance risk is more moderate.
Avoid If
You need shared community amenities as part of the purchase — none are currently identified here.

A market defined by age spread, not scale

With only 217 homes total, this is not a market where broad averages tell you much — the 1925-to-2023 build range means the housing stock itself is the primary variable. A median build year of 2001 puts the typical home at roughly a quarter-century old, but that median sits between much older original structures and recent construction, so age verification on any specific listing matters more here than in a more uniform subdivision.

Living space centers on a median of 1,345 square feet, consistent with a market built around modest-footprint homes rather than larger-format construction. No community amenities are identified in current MLS listings, meaning value here is tied to the home and lot themselves rather than any shared recreational or common-area infrastructure — worth confirming directly if amenities are part of what you're shopping for.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Everglades Town. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a small market with this much age variance and a non-homestead-heavy buyer pool, generic comps do not hold up — we pull the specific build year, condition, and ownership pattern on each listing before advising a number, rather than leaning on neighborhood-wide averages that can mask which end of a century-long build spread a given home actually falls on.

Everglades Town in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers focused on a second home or investment hold rather than a primary residence purchase.
Biggest advantageThe wide build-year range means older, character-driven homes are available alongside recent construction in the same small market.
Biggest riskA 1925-to-2023 spread means condition, systems age, and insurance costs can vary sharply from one listing to the next.
Sweet spotHomes built closer to the 2001 median, where age-related maintenance risk is more moderate.
Avoid ifYou need shared community amenities as part of the purchase — none are currently identified here.

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 Everglades Town sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Everglades Town?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 217 homes plus 94 vacant residential lots in Everglades Town (public records).
What share of Everglades Town is owner-occupied?
21% of Everglades Town parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Everglades Town built?
Homes in Everglades Town were built between 1925 and 2023, with a median year built of 2001 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Everglades Town?
Cash buyers took 50% of Everglades Town sales in the 12 months ending July 2023 (2 of 4 closings, fgc).
Who is the best real estate agent for Everglades Town?
The best agent for Everglades Town is one who actively works Everglades City 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 Everglades Town.
How do I find a top Everglades City real estate agent who knows Everglades Town?
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 Everglades Town and the wider Everglades City area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Everglades Town?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Everglades Town purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers looking for a second home or seasonal property rather than a full-time primary residenceExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable evaluating a wide range of home ages and doing due diligence on individual construction datesExcellent fit
Buyers who don't need on-site community amenities and are focused on the home and lot itselfExcellent fit
Buyers who want a newer-construction subdivision with consistent build years throughoutProbably not
Buyers who require pool, clubhouse, or other shared amenity infrastructure as part of the purchaseProbably not
Buyers seeking a market with a larger inventory pool for broader side-by-side comparisonProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 34139))
Under-contract sharesfgc records, as of 2026-07-18
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (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 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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