Forest Lake Townhomes in Fort Myers
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As of November 2026, Forest Lake Townhomes in Fort Myers, FL has 4 homes for sale, asking from $164,900 to $225,000 (median $210,450). Over the 12 months ending 2026-11-11, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $220,000, $152 per square foot, a median 81 days on market, sellers accepting 91% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2004–2005; none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 19 ft). At the median price and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,510 ($2,850 with the full homestead exemption).

Last 30 days in Forest Lake: 1 new listing (median asking $219,900). 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 · Forest Lake Townhomes 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
$220K
Median sold · 12 mo
$152/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $152 in 2026
90.8%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
16.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
81days
Median DOM · closed
81 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
Track record · 0 years of records
1,435sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales

Homes For Sale Right Now in Forest Lake Townhomes

Live MLS inventory for Forest Lake Townhomes. 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 Forest Lake Townhomes listings as of 2026-11-11, 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.

Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 29, 2026

Forest Lake Townhomes is pricing at a median of $212,000, with value landing around $147.07 per square foot. That per-square-foot figure is the real story here — it points to a market where condition and unit size do more to set price than any shared amenity package, since the MLS record shows no identified community amenities to anchor a premium.

A median of just over 62 days on market and a 15.4% year-over-year pullback in price signal a market that has softened and is taking longer to clear. With only 6 closings in the recent window and a market heat score of 11, this is a quiet corner of the Fort Myers market right now — buyers have room to negotiate, and sellers need to price to the current trend rather than last year's numbers.

Figures in this note are as of July 29, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Forest Lake Townhomes Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of November 11, 2026

Forest Lake Townhomes 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 12, 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

Forest Lake Townhomes market snapshot (as of November 11, 2026): the median sale price is about $220K ($152 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 81 days on market for closed sales, and 16.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market.

In ZIP 33916 (Fort Myers), 37 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $354K ($196/sq ft), with a median 80 days on market. Right now 58 active and 11 pending listings put supply at about 18.8 months — a soft market. See the live ZIP 33916 housing market and the Lee County market.

Florida Gulf Coast MLS sales records identify 15 homes in Forest Lake Townhomes that have changed hands since 2018, built between 2000 and 2005 (median 2005), with a median living area of about 1,435 sq ft and a typical 2-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.

Forest Lake Townhomes sits in Fort Myers within Lee County as a modestly priced townhome community where recent activity has been thin and price direction has been negative rather than flat.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting a lower entry price point in the Fort Myers townhome segment
  • Buyers with flexibility on timeline who can wait through a slower-moving market
  • Buyers focused on unit condition and value rather than community amenities

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a community built around shared amenities
  • Sellers expecting a quick sale in the current 62-plus day market
  • Buyers relying on short-term price appreciation given the recent year-over-year decline

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

If we were buying in Forest Lake Townhomes 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 Forest Lake Townhomes.

Best Buy
Buyers looking for attainable townhome pricing in Fort Myers without needing a built-in amenity package.
Biggest Risk
A negative year-over-year trend and slow turnover mean resale timing deserves realistic expectations.
Sweet Spot
Buyers comfortable evaluating each unit on its own condition and value, since no shared amenities anchor the pricing.
Avoid If
You need a fast resale window or are counting on near-term price appreciation.

A Reset Market

With a 15.4% year-over-year decline in median price and a median days-on-market of 62.5, Forest Lake Townhomes is not a market moving on momentum. The small closings count over the recent window (6) means each sale carries more weight in the numbers, so the median price and per-square-foot figure should be read as directional rather than precise to the dollar.

The market heat score of 11 confirms what the days-on-market and price trend already suggest: this is a slow-moving segment right now. That environment tends to reward patient buyers willing to negotiate on price and condition, and it puts pressure on sellers to price realistically from the first day of listing rather than testing the market.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Forest Lake Townhomes. 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 market this thin — 6 closings in the window and a heat score of 11 — pricing a listing or structuring an offer requires close attention to the handful of comparable sales that exist, not a generic average. We track the per-square-foot trend and days-on-market data here closely so pricing and negotiation strategy reflect the current, softer conditions rather than outdated assumptions.

Forest Lake Townhomes in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers looking for attainable townhome pricing in Fort Myers without needing a built-in amenity package.
Biggest advantageThe current market gives buyers negotiating room on both price and timeline.
Biggest riskA negative year-over-year trend and slow turnover mean resale timing deserves realistic expectations.
Sweet spotBuyers comfortable evaluating each unit on its own condition and value, since no shared amenities anchor the pricing.
Avoid ifYou need a fast resale window or are counting on near-term price appreciation.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Forest Lake Townhomes sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in Forest Lake Townhomes

Homes in Forest Lake Townhomes 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. 2 on record.

Forest Lake Townhomes key facts
LocationFort Myers, Lee County, FL · ZIP 33916
Sale prices, last 12 months$220,000 median across 3 closed sales · $152 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)81 median
For sale right now4 active, 0 pending · median asking $210,450 · 16.0 months of supply

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. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Forest Lake Townhomes key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/forest-lake-townhomes, data as of November 11, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in Forest Lake Townhomes, Fort Myers

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 14 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 Forest Lake Townhomes

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

Checked against the MLS nightly. All new listings in this market.

Every Home for Sale in Forest Lake Townhomes Right Now (4)

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

How much local inventory is already under contract

29% of homes for sale in ZIP 33916 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 (2026-11-12).

What it really costs to own in Forest Lake Townhomes

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 $3,405/yr across 8 listings here (MLS tax records, 2026-11-12).
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 2005 across 8 listings. An original roof here would be about 21 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Forest Lake Townhomes?
The median sale price in Forest Lake Townhomes was $220K over the 12 months ending November 11, 2026 (3 closed sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Forest Lake Townhomes take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending November 11, 2026 took a median 81 days on market (3 sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
Is Forest Lake Townhomes a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of November 11, 2026, Forest Lake Townhomes leans toward buyers: 16.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Florida Gulf Coast MLS live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Forest Lake Townhomes?
The best agent for Forest Lake Townhomes is one who actively works Fort Myers 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 Forest Lake Townhomes.
How do I find a top Fort Myers real estate agent who knows Forest Lake Townhomes?
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 Forest Lake Townhomes and the wider Fort Myers area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Forest Lake Townhomes?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Forest Lake Townhomes purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Forest Lake Townhomes, and what county is it in?
Forest Lake Townhomes is in Fort Myers, Lee County, FL, ZIP 33916. The community's center is about 4 miles south of the center of Fort Myers (straight-line).
Buyers targeting a lower entry price point in the Fort Myers townhome segmentExcellent fit
Buyers with flexibility on timeline who can wait through a slower-moving marketExcellent fit
Buyers focused on unit condition and value rather than community amenitiesExcellent fit
Buyers who want a community built around shared amenitiesProbably not
Sellers expecting a quick sale in the current 62-plus day marketProbably not
Buyers relying on short-term price appreciation given the recent year-over-year declineProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsFlorida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 11, 2026)
Community market statsFlorida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending November 11, 2026
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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