Flamingo Bay in St James City

Flamingo Bay
Homes for Sale in St James City, FL

Community in St James City · Lee County · ZIP 33956
264 homesBuilt 1952–2024Median sale $115K
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As of November 2026, Flamingo Bay in St James City, FL has 4 homes for sale, asking from $130,500 to $389,000 (median $208,500). Over the 12 months ending 2026-11-11, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $115,000, $147 per square foot, a median 334 days on market, sellers accepting 65% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1968–2024; 3 of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 6 ft). At the median price and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $1,840 ($1,170 with the full homestead exemption).

Last 30 days in Flamingo Bay: 2 new listings (median asking $189,750). As of November 12, 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.

Live · Flamingo Bay 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
$115K
Median sold · 12 mo
$147/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $147 in 2026
64.7%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
16.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
334days
Median DOM · closed
334 days at the 2026 low
0%
Under contract
Lee: 15% (1,899 of 12,521)
4 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
27%
Owner-occupied · Flamingo Bay
96 of 354 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
73%
Non-owner-occupied · Flamingo Bay
incl. 7% trust or LLC-held · 36% out-of-state
264
Homes in the community
plus 90 vacant residential lots · 354 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 0 years of records
14
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $189K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1952–2024
Years homes were built
median 1980 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
784sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
1.1%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 264 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Flamingo Bay

Live MLS inventory for Flamingo Bay. 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 Flamingo Bay 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.

Flamingo Bay Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of November 11, 2026

Flamingo Bay right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 16.0 months of supply and 0% 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: Medium (4 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated November 13, 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

Flamingo Bay market snapshot (as of November 11, 2026): the median sale price is about $115K ($147 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 334 days on market for closed sales, and 16.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market.

In ZIP 33956 (St James City), 48 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $490K ($306/sq ft), with a median 101 days on market. Right now 78 active and 3 pending listings put supply at about 19.5 months — a soft market. See the live ZIP 33956 housing market and the Lee County market.

County records show 14 qualified sales in Flamingo Bay across 2024–2025 (5 in 2024, 9 in 2025), median $189,300 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Flamingo Bay is a community of 264 homes in St James City, Lee County, built between 1952 and 2024 (median 1980.0), with a median living area of about 1,696 square feet. 27% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

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

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

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.

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 $147 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.

Inventory runs at 16.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. Homes that do trade take a median 334 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 264 homes built between 1952 and 2024, and 27% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

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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
0.9D · Buy Score
Liquidity & Demand0.0/10
Owner Commitment2.7/10
Pricing Power0.0/10

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 (0.9). Basis: Liquidity & Demand 16.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 27% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 64.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

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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Recently off market in Flamingo Bay

Homes in Flamingo Bay 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. 5 on record.

Flamingo Bay key facts
LocationSt James City, Lee County, FL · ZIP 33956
Homes in the community264 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1952–2024 (median 1980.0)
Typical living area1,696 sq ft (median)
Sale prices, last 12 months$115,000 median across 3 closed sales · $147 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)334 median
For sale right now4 active, 0 pending · median asking $208,500 · 16.0 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share27%

Data as of November 11, 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; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Flamingo Bay key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/flamingo-bay, data as of November 11, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in Flamingo Bay, St James City

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 30 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-11-11)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. 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.

Just listed in Flamingo Bay

The newest homes for sale in Flamingo Bay right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.

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Every Home for Sale in Flamingo Bay Right Now (4)

All 4 active and pending Flamingo Bay listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

What it really costs to own in Flamingo Bay

The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.

Property taxCurrent owners' bills run a median of $2,728/yr across 8 listings here (MLS tax records, 2026-11-13).
Home and flood insuranceThe 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 ageMedian build year 1992 across 8 listings. An original roof here would be about 34 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.

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How much local inventory is already under contract

5% of homes for sale in ZIP 33956 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 (2026-11-13).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Flamingo Bay?
The median sale price in Flamingo Bay was $115K over the 12 months ending November 11, 2026 (3 closed sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Flamingo Bay take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending November 11, 2026 took a median 334 days on market (3 sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
Is Flamingo Bay a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of November 11, 2026, Flamingo Bay leans toward buyers: 16.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Florida Gulf Coast MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Flamingo Bay?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 264 homes plus 90 vacant residential lots in Flamingo Bay (public records).
What share of Flamingo Bay is owner-occupied?
27% 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).
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.
How do I find a top St James City real estate agent who knows Flamingo Bay?
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 Flamingo Bay and the wider St James City area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Flamingo Bay?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Flamingo Bay purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Flamingo Bay, and what county is it in?
Flamingo Bay is in St James City, Lee County, FL, ZIP 33956. The community's center is about 9 miles north of the center of St James City (straight-line).

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsFlorida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 12, 2026)
Community market statsFlorida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending November 11, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 33956))
Under-contract sharesFlorida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-11-11
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2026 (3 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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