Flamingo Bay
Homes for Sale in St James City, FL

Community in St James City · Lee County · ZIP 33931
316 homesBuilt 1952–2024Median sale $207K
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Live Market Pulse
81/100
Market Heat
Hotter than normal
2015 → 2026 · 88 at the 2021 peak
0 is Flamingo Bay's coldest market since 2015, 100 its hottest. Today: 81. How it's scored
Built fromLive fgc data12 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Flamingo Bay Housing Pulse fgc + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$207K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 128.9% vs the prior 12 months
+128.9%
1-yr price change
n = 8 and 8 sales in the two windows
$227/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $227 in 2026
91.1%
Sale vs ask
Lee median: 93.1%
Tempo
20days
Median DOM · closed
20 days at the 2021 low
8
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 14 a year
Ownership and context
28%
Owner-occupied · Flamingo Bay
117 of 420 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
72%
Non-owner-occupied · Flamingo Bay
incl. 9% trust or LLC-held · 39% out-of-state
100%
Cash buyers · Flamingo Bay
8 of 8 sales, 12 mo ending July 2026
316
Homes in the community
plus 104 vacant residential lots · 420 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 12 years of records
Est. 1952
Community established
homes built 1952-2024, median 1980 (FL DOR 2025)
912sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
2.5%/yr
Turnover rate
about 8 of 316 homes trade a year
Flamingo Bay Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 29, 2026

Flamingo Bay right now

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($207K) is up 128.9% from the prior 12 months ($90K). 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 fgc closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 29. Confidence: Medium (8 and 8 sales in the two windows).

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Updated July 29, 2026 · Live data: fgc, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Flamingo Bay market snapshot (as of July 29, 2026): the median sale price is about $207K ($227 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 20 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 129% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level fgc closed sales (8 closings in the current window).

Flamingo Bay is a community of 316 homes in St James City, Lee County, built between 1952 and 2024 (median 1980.0), with a median living area of about 1,828 square feet. 28% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 29 of each year, from record-level fgc closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($207K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($90K) IS the +128.9% one-year change.

Windows contain 5 to 20 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$100K$150K$200K2014201620182020202220242026
Up 128.9% year over year.
Every sale since 2014 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K1k2k
161 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$150$2002014201620182020202220242026
Up from $93 in 2014 to a $227 peak in 2026; $227 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
01002002014201620182020202220242026
20 days at the 2021 low; 20 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
70%80%90%2014201620182020202220242026
91.1% now vs Lee 93.1%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
010202014201620182020202220242026
5 to 20 a year; 8 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning201620182020202220242026
88 at the 2021 peak, 13 in the troughs, 81 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

11% of homes for sale in ZIP 33931 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 (2026-07-18).

If we were buying in Flamingo Bay 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 Flamingo Bay.

A closer look at the Flamingo Bay market

At a median of $227 per square foot, Flamingo Bay 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 129% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 20 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 316 homes built between 1952 and 2024, and 28% 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 Flamingo Bay. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
5.6C · Buy Score
Recent Direction10.0/10
Owner Commitment2.8/10
Pricing Power4.1/10

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 (5.6). Basis: Recent Direction +128.9% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 28% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 91.1% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

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 Flamingo Bay sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Flamingo Bay?
The median sale price in Flamingo Bay was $207K over the 12 months ending July 29, 2026 (8 closed sales, fgc).
How long do homes in Flamingo Bay take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 29, 2026 took a median 20 days on market (8 sales, fgc).
How many homes are in Flamingo Bay?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 316 homes plus 104 vacant residential lots in Flamingo Bay (public records).
What share of Flamingo Bay is owner-occupied?
28% of Flamingo Bay parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Flamingo Bay built?
Homes in Flamingo Bay were built between 1952 and 2024, with a median year built of 1980.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Flamingo Bay?
Cash buyers took 100% of Flamingo Bay sales in the 12 months ending July 2026 (8 of 8 closings, fgc).
Who is the best real estate agent for Flamingo Bay?
The best agent for Flamingo Bay is one who actively works St James 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 Flamingo Bay.
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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 Flamingo Bay and the wider St James City area.
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Data sources & freshness

Community market statsfgc closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 29, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 33931/33956))
Under-contract sharesfgc records, as of 2026-07-18
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (161 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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