Franklin Park
Homes for Sale in Fort Myers, FL
All 1,441 homes for sale in Fort Myers, FL · median $240,000 · 178 homes for sale in 33916 · Lee County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Franklin Park in Fort Myers, FL, the most recent in October 2026. Across Fort Myers as a whole, 1,227 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $357,500, 65 median days on market, with 123 homes for sale today. At that median and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,710 ($5,040 with the full homestead exemption).
Franklin Park sits in central Fort Lauderdale at a median price of $459,950 and a price-per-foot of $327—numbers that reflect both older housing stock and a market that has run hard. The year-over-year gain of 36.3% is dramatic, but it trails more recent volume: only four closings recorded in the current window. Median days-on-market of 72 tells you inventory moves, but not instantly.
For a buyer, you are shopping condition and renovation tolerance more than turnkey finish. For a seller, the jump in value is real, but you need realistic pricing and patience; the market-heat score of 62 suggests activity, not frenzy. This is a neighborhood where price is set by what the buyer is willing to update, not what the seller installed last year.
Figures in this note are as of July 16, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
The 60-Second Overview
Franklin Park is an older Fort Lauderdale neighborhood trading at a median of $459,950, up sharply year-over-year but with slower turnover and a median time-on-market over two months.
Florida Gulf Coast MLS sales records identify 7 homes in Franklin Park that have changed hands since 2021, built between 1950 and 1965 (median 1961), with a median living area of about 1,170 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 1-bath layout; 71% are single-family homes. 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.
County records show 7 qualified sales in Franklin Park across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $190,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Franklin Park is best for.
Best for
- The investor or owner-occupant with renovation experience looking to build equity through smart improvement in a central Broward location.
- Buyers priced out of coastal or newer-build Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods who prioritize location access over home finish and can tolerate project timelines.
- Cost-conscious buyers comfortable with older housing stock, no HOA oversight, and a block-by-block aesthetic mix in exchange for lower entry cost and monthly expenses.
Probably not for
- Buyers seeking move-in-ready homes with modern systems, updated kitchens and baths, and consistent curb appeal across the neighborhood.
- Anyone requiring quick resale liquidity or expecting the median DOM to compress without pricing or staging discipline.
- Buyers who need community amenities, HOA governance, or a visually uniform streetscape with enforced standards.
The market around Franklin Park
Franklin Park is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33916, 203 homes are on the market and 14% are under contract — a slower corner of Fort Myers.
Across Lee County, 10,622 homes are active and 1,899 pending (15% under contract).
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.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Franklin Park specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Franklin Park
Live MLS inventory for Franklin Park. 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 Franklin Park 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.
The Franklin Park buying strategy.
If we were buying in Franklin Park today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Franklin Park.
Price, patience, and what you inherit
Franklin Park delivers Fort Lauderdale location without Lauderdale-by-the-Sea or Victoria Park price tags. The median of $459,950 buys you central access—close to downtown, the airport, and beach corridors—but the trade is age and condition. Homes here span decades of build quality and upkeep, and the price-per-foot of $327 reflects that spectrum. You will see original tile, jalousie windows, terrazzo under carpet, and backyard layouts that predate modern site planning.
The 36.3% year-over-year jump is tied to broader Broward appreciation and constrained inventory, not a Franklin Park renaissance. Only four closings in the recent window and a median DOM of 72 days show a market that rewards patience and penalizes overreach. Buyers drawn to the median price need to budget for immediate work or accept a home on its own timeline. Sellers banking on last year's pace may wait longer than expected unless the property shows well or prices to condition.
The neighborhood has no HOA, no community amenities captured in MLS data, and no covenants governing paint color or fence height. That appeals to buyers who want autonomy and cost control, but it also means the block's appearance is uneven. Zoning allows a mix of residential density, and you may find a duplex next to a single-family lot. Franklin Park is for the buyer who values location and equity-building over finish and uniformity, and who understands that value here is created through smart renovation, not inherited at closing.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Franklin Park. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Franklin Park rewards the buyer who can see past surface and the seller who prices to reality. Momentum's agents know how to evaluate older Broward housing stock, estimate renovation costs with local contractor insight, and structure offers that reflect genuine condition—not aspirational comps. We will walk a property with you, point out the roof age and panel capacity, and tell you when the asking price assumes updates the home does not have. For sellers, we price to the market that exists today, not the one that closed six months ago, and we stage the listing to highlight location value and bone structure. You want a broker who knows the difference between a project and a tear-down, and who writes honest.
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Recently off market in Franklin Park
Homes in Franklin Park 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. 1 on record.
- 2992 Lafayette St · off market
| Location | Fort Myers, Lee County, FL · ZIP 33916 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 123 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1924–2024 (median 1962) |
| Typical living area | 1,502 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 1 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 41% |
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, “Franklin Park key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/franklin-park, data as of November 11, 2026.
Every Home for Sale in Franklin Park Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Franklin Park listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 3131 Market St · $104,000 · 2 bd / 1 ba · pending · listed Sep 12, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
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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).
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Recent Developments in Franklin Park
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Franklin Park, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Parks & Amenities
Cape Coral opens Yellow Fever Creek Preserve with trails and campsites
The preserve at 3115 Del Prado Boulevard North opened with a ribbon-cutting on Oct. 30. It spans about 198 city-owned acres and offers 23 campsites, nature trails, a fishing pond, the city's first disc golf course and a welcome center. The site is part of a Lee County and city water restoration project.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a large outdoor recreation destination in north Cape Coral for hiking, camping and nature programs. The project is about 11 miles northwest of Franklin Park, elsewhere in Lee County.
Source: WINK News - October 2026Retail & Dining
Cape Coral weighs incentives for first Costco at 600 Chiquita Boulevard South
The proposed warehouse would be about 165,000 square feet with a fueling facility. The city would provide up to $10 million for site work and impact fees, and the council is scheduled to consider the package at its Nov. 2 meeting. No opening date has been announced.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, a warehouse club and fuel station would add a major retail draw and jobs along the Chiquita corridor. The site is about 6 miles west of Franklin Park.
Source: WINK News - October 2026Development
Cypress Cove owner buys former Ruby Tuesday site off Summerlin Road for $2.2M
Cypress Living bought the closed restaurant at 9001 Park Royal Drive, a 5,398-square-foot building on about 1.5 acres, for $2.2 million. No new use is chosen, though the CEO said it will not return to restaurant use. Its Harbour Vue eight-story independent living building is expected to break ground in early 2027.
What it may mean for the marketA vacant restaurant parcel on a road carrying about 37,000 vehicles a day is set to be redeveloped for a non-restaurant use, changing the commercial mix along Park Royal Drive. The project is about 6 miles south of Franklin Park, elsewhere in Lee County.
Source: Gulfshore Business - October 2026Infrastructure
Cape Coral council awards $32.9 million contract for North 1 East booster station
The council voted 7-1 to award Douglas N. Higgins Inc. $32,910,150 for the North 1 East Booster Station on 14.2 acres at Yellow Fever Creek Preserve, with two 5-million-gallon storage tanks. The station lets the city accept up to 6 million gallons per day of reclaimed water for irrigation.
What it may mean for the marketExpands reclaimed irrigation service in north Cape Coral, with assessments of roughly $32,000 to $35,000 per standard lot in the service area. The project is about 11 miles northwest of Franklin Park, elsewhere in Lee County.
Source: Hoodline - September 2026Civic
Cape Coral council sets construction price for North Cape fleet maintenance facility
On Sept. 16, 2026 the council approved Resolution 259-26 setting the construction price for a Fleet Maintenance Facility at the North Cape Government Complex, 1200 Kismet Parkway West. Charles Perry Partners is the contractor, and work includes site development and infrastructure.
What it may mean for the marketAdds city service capacity in north Cape Coral, where municipal facilities support a growing population. The project is about 9 miles northwest of Franklin Park, elsewhere in Lee County.
Source: City of Cape Coral - June 2026Retail & Dining
Fort Myers Beach approves Development Order for Times Square entertainment center with hotel and restaurant
Fort Myers Beach town staff issued a Development Order for a three-story mixed-use entertainment center at 1028 and 1046 Estero Boulevard at Times Square, on the former sites of Sunset Beach Tropical Grill and The Playmore Tiki Bar. The 41,285-square-foot project by Persaud Properties would include six hotel units, a restaurant, shopping, a bar, an entertainment venue with a stage and a public pool. No construction permits had been issued as of the approval, with additional environmental and stormwater approvals still required.
What it may mean for the marketA new mixed-use entertainment building would add hotel, dining and retail space to the Times Square commercial district and support its post-storm rebuild. The project is about 13 miles southwest of Franklin Park, elsewhere in Lee County.
Source: Fort Myers Beach Observer
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 12, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33916)) |
| Under-contract shares | Florida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-11-11 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2026 (1 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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