Gladiolus Preserve in Fort Myers

Gladiolus Preserve
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Community in Fort Myers · Lee County · ZIP 33908
191 homesBuilt 2003–2006Median sale $440K
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As of November 2026, Gladiolus Preserve in Fort Myers, FL has 3 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-11-11, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $440,000, $171 per square foot, a median 125 days on market, sellers accepting 85% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2003–2005; 3 of 6 report an HOA (median $125/mo); 6 of the 6 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 7 ft). At the median price and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,030 ($6,360 with the full homestead exemption).

Last 30 days in Gladiolus Preserve: 2 new listings (median asking $449,500), 3 under contract right now. 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.

Live · Gladiolus Preserve 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
$440K
Median sold · 12 mo
$171/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $171 in 2026
85.4%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
9.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
126days
Median DOM · closed
126 days at the 2026 low
50%
Under contract
Lee: 15% (1,899 of 12,521)
3 · 3
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Ownership and context
79%
Owner-occupied · Gladiolus Preserve
151 of 191 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
21%
Non-owner-occupied · Gladiolus Preserve
incl. 3% trust or LLC-held · 10% out-of-state
191
Homes in the community
191 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 0 years of records
12
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $455K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
2003–2006
Years homes were built
median 2005 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
2,292sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
2.1%/yr
Turnover rate
about 4 of 191 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Gladiolus Preserve

Live MLS inventory for Gladiolus Preserve. 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 Gladiolus Preserve 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

Gladiolus Preserve is a single-vintage community — nearly every home dates to 2003-2006, with a median build year of 2004 — and the defining number here is size, not age. At a median of 3,458 living square feet, these are large-format homes, and that scale is what keeps the median price at $432,500 while the median price per square foot sits at a comparatively modest $225.56. Buyers are paying for square footage more than for finish level or novelty.

The current posture favors buyers. A market heat score of 13 and a median 74 days on market point to homes sitting longer and sellers needing to be realistic on price, reinforced by prices down 5.9% year over year. With only 10 closings in the recent window, this is a thin-volume market — pricing conclusions should lean on comparables and condition, not on any single recent sale.

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

Gladiolus Preserve Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of November 11, 2026

Gladiolus Preserve right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 9.0 months of supply and 50% 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 (6 active and pending listings, 4 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

Gladiolus Preserve market snapshot (as of November 11, 2026): the median sale price is about $440K ($171 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 126 days on market for closed sales, and 9.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market.

In ZIP 33908 (Fort Myers), 238 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $279K ($200/sq ft), with a median 80 days on market. Right now 289 active and 54 pending listings put supply at about 14.6 months — a soft market. See the live ZIP 33908 housing market and the Lee County market.

County records show 12 qualified sales in Gladiolus Preserve across 2024–2025 (7 in 2024, 5 in 2025), median $455,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Gladiolus Preserve is a community of 191 homes in Fort Myers, Lee County, built between 2003 and 2006 (median 2005), with a median living area of about 3,452 square feet. 79% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Gladiolus Preserve is a Fort Myers community of 235 homes built in a tight 2003-2006 window, distinguished less by amenities than by consistently large floor plans that carry a lower per-square-foot cost than the median price alone would suggest.

Best for

  • Buyers prioritizing large living space over new construction or amenities
  • Move-up buyers comfortable with a mid-2000s build and planning updates over time
  • Buyers working with a longer purchase timeline who can negotiate on a slower-moving listing

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a fast closing in a high-competition, low-inventory market
  • Buyers specifically seeking on-site community amenities as part of the purchase
  • Investors expecting near-term price appreciation given the current year-over-year decline

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

If we were buying in Gladiolus Preserve 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 Gladiolus Preserve.

Best Buy
Buyers who want maximum square footage for the price rather than a newer build or amenity package.
Biggest Risk
Prices are down 5.9% year over year with homes taking a median of 74 days to sell, so sellers need patience or a sharp price.
Sweet Spot
Move-up buyers targeting a large-format home from the 2003-2006 construction era with room to update to taste.
Avoid If
You want new construction, a short listing-to-close timeline, or a community with an established amenity roster.

Big Floor Plans, Slower Clock

The math in Gladiolus Preserve is straightforward: divide the $432,500 median price by a 3,458 square foot median home and the per-square-foot cost comes in at $225.56 — a figure that reflects space more than upgrades. Homes here were largely built within a three-year construction run, so age-related variation in a given listing usually comes down to updates and maintenance rather than a different building era.

A homestead share of 78.3% indicates most owners here have filed for homestead exemption, which typically signals longer-term occupancy rather than investor or short-term ownership. Combined with a slow 74-day median days-on-market and a soft 13 heat score, this reads as a community where turnover is modest and sellers who price to the current, softer market — down 5.9% year over year — are the ones getting deals done.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
3.1D · Buy Score
Liquidity & Demand1.0/10
Owner Commitment7.9/10
Pricing Power0.3/10

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 (3.1). Basis: Liquidity & Demand 9.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 79% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 85.4% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

With only 10 closings in the recent window and a single build era driving most comparables, pricing a home in Gladiolus Preserve correctly takes more than a quick automated number — it takes a read on which specific updates and layouts are moving in a slower, buyer-favorable market. We track those closings and days-on-market trends directly so pricing and offer strategy reflect what is actually happening now, not last year's pace.

Gladiolus Preserve in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want maximum square footage for the price rather than a newer build or amenity package.
Biggest advantageA per-square-foot cost of $225.56 that runs below what the headline median price might suggest.
Biggest riskPrices are down 5.9% year over year with homes taking a median of 74 days to sell, so sellers need patience or a sharp price.
Sweet spotMove-up buyers targeting a large-format home from the 2003-2006 construction era with room to update to taste.
Avoid ifYou want new construction, a short listing-to-close timeline, or a community with an established amenity roster.
The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in Gladiolus Preserve

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Gladiolus Preserve key facts
LocationFort Myers, Lee County, FL · ZIP 33908
Homes in the community191 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built2003–2006 (median 2005)
Typical living area3,452 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)singlefamilyresidence 100%
Sale prices, last 12 months$440,000 median across 4 closed sales · $171 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)125 median
For sale right now3 active, 3 pending · median asking $449,000 · 9.0 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share79%

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, “Gladiolus Preserve key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/gladiolus-preserve, data as of November 11, 2026.

Every Home for Sale in Gladiolus Preserve Right Now (6)

All 6 active and pending Gladiolus Preserve listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Streets in this community

Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.

How much local inventory is already under contract

14% of homes for sale in ZIP 33908 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 Gladiolus Preserve

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 $3,808/yr across 12 listings here (MLS tax records, 2026-11-12).
HOA duesMedian $125/month across 4 MLS listings (most billed quarterly; 2026-11-12). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study.
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 12 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.

Estimated carrying cost at the median asking price, before the mortgage: about $625/month (tax $317, HOA $125, insurance $183). An estimate from the sources above, not a quote.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Gladiolus Preserve?
The median sale price in Gladiolus Preserve was $440K over the 12 months ending November 11, 2026 (4 closed sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Gladiolus Preserve take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending November 11, 2026 took a median 126 days on market (4 sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
Is Gladiolus Preserve a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of November 11, 2026, Gladiolus Preserve leans toward buyers: 9.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Florida Gulf Coast MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Gladiolus Preserve?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 191 homes in Gladiolus Preserve (public records).
What share of Gladiolus Preserve is owner-occupied?
79% of Gladiolus Preserve parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Gladiolus Preserve built?
Homes in Gladiolus Preserve were built between 2003 and 2006, with a median year built of 2005 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Gladiolus Preserve?
The best agent for Gladiolus Preserve 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 Gladiolus Preserve.
How do I find a top Fort Myers real estate agent who knows Gladiolus Preserve?
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 Gladiolus Preserve and the wider Fort Myers area.
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Where is Gladiolus Preserve, and what county is it in?
Gladiolus Preserve is in Fort Myers, Lee County, FL, ZIP 33908. The community's center is about 11 miles south of the center of Fort Myers (straight-line).
Buyers prioritizing large living space over new construction or amenitiesExcellent fit
Move-up buyers comfortable with a mid-2000s build and planning updates over timeExcellent fit
Buyers working with a longer purchase timeline who can negotiate on a slower-moving listingExcellent fit
Buyers who need a fast closing in a high-competition, low-inventory marketProbably not
Buyers specifically seeking on-site community amenities as part of the purchaseProbably not
Investors expecting near-term price appreciation given the current 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
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33908))
Under-contract sharesFlorida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-11-11
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2026 (4 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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