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Live Market Pulse
18/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2015 → 2026 · 91 at the 2022 peak
0 is Lighthouse Bay's coldest market since 2015, 100 its hottest. Today: 18. How it's scored

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Built fromLive Florida Gulf Coast MLS data13 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of October 2026, Lighthouse Bay in Estero, FL has 13 homes for sale and 1 pending, asking from $260,000 to $480,000 (median $325,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 33 recorded sales closed at a median of $362,000, $231 per square foot, a median 65 days on market, sellers accepting 91% of original asking (-13% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2000–2003; none of the 14 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 17 ft). At the median price and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,780 ($5,120 with the full homestead exemption).

Last 30 days in Lighthouse Bay: 1 new listing (median asking $359,900), 1 under contract right now. As of October 20, 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 · Lighthouse 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
$362K ▼
Median sold · 12 mo
down 12.9% vs the prior 12 months
-12.9% ▼
1-yr price change
n = 33 and 22 sales in the two windows
$231/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $293 in 2023
90.9%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
65days
Median DOM · closed
4 days at the 2022 low
7%
Under contract
Lee: 18% (1,646 of 9,225)
13 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
33
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 36 a year
Track record · 13 years of records
1,548sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales

Homes For Sale Right Now in Lighthouse Bay

Live MLS inventory for Lighthouse 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 Lighthouse Bay listings as of 2026-10-20, 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

Lighthouse Bay is a small, tightly built community of 110 homes, nearly all constructed between 2000 and 2004, with a median year built of 2002. That narrow construction window means the housing stock is fairly consistent in age and layout, so the swings you see in price are driven more by individual condition and updates than by structural differences between homes.

The current posture is soft. Median price sits at $350,000, down 19.5% year-over-year, and the market heat score of 11 points to limited competitive pressure. Homes are taking just over 70 days to sell on median, and only 35 closings have moved through the window recently. For a buyer, that combination argues for patience and firm offers tied to condition, not urgency. For a seller, pricing to the current data rather than last year's numbers is the difference between a quick close and a long sit.

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

Lighthouse Bay Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Lighthouse Bay right now

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($362K) is down 12.9% from the prior 12 months ($416K).Momentum Research, record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: High (33 and 22 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated October 20, 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

Lighthouse Bay market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $362K ($231 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 65 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 13% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales (33 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 33928 (Estero), 1,490 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $504K ($256/sq ft), down 2.6% year over year, with a median 66 days on market. Right now 412 active and 130 pending listings — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33928 housing market and the Lee County market.

Florida Gulf Coast MLS sales records identify 21 homes in Lighthouse Bay that have changed hands since 2024, built between 2000 and 2003 (median 2002), with a median living area of about 1,292 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 95% are condominiums. 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.

Lighthouse Bay in Estero is a compact, early-2000s-built community where roughly 56% of homes are owner-occupied under homestead status, a mix that has kept turnover modest and the current for-sale inventory limited relative to comparable Lee County communities.

Best for

  • A buyer looking for early-2000s construction near the $350,000 median with room to negotiate on condition.
  • Someone prioritizing square footage and per-foot value over community amenities.
  • A buyer with flexibility on timeline, given the current 74-day median days on market.

Probably not for

  • A buyer who wants an active clubhouse, pool, or recreation amenity as part of the purchase.
  • Someone needing a quick resale in a high-velocity market; the current heat score suggests otherwise.
  • A buyer uncomfortable with a community that has seen a year-over-year price decline.

Windows contain 2 to 52 sales each (33 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. 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
$200K$300K$400K$500K2014201620182020202220242026
Down 12.9% year over year.
Every sale since 2013 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K$600K1k2k2k2k
479 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$150$200$250$3002014201620182020202220242026
Up from $137 in 2013 to a $293 peak in 2023; $231 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
02040602014201620182020202220242026
4 days at the 2022 low; 65 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%2014201620182020202220242026
90.9% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
020402014201620182020202220242026
2 to 52 a year; 33 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning201620182020202220242026
91 at the 2022 peak, 18 in the troughs, 18 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

7% of homes for sale in Lighthouse Bay 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 (2026-10-20).

Lighthouse Bay Market Scorecard

Balanced

Lighthouse Bay is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $309,900, and homes go under contract in about 110 days.

$309,900
Median list
$362,000
Median sold
$233
List $/sqft
110
Days on mkt
13/1/0
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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

If we were buying in Lighthouse 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 Lighthouse Bay.

Best Buy
Buyers focused on value per square foot in an established, quietly priced Estero community.
Biggest Risk
Prices are down 19.5% year-over-year and the market heat score is low, so timing and pricing discipline matter.
Sweet Spot
Buyers comfortable with no listed community amenities who are prioritizing the home itself over shared facilities.
Avoid If
You need a fast resale window or amenity-driven lifestyle features as part of the purchase decision.

A small market that moves on its own terms

With only 110 homes total and 35 closings in the recent window, Lighthouse Bay does not generate the volume of data that larger communities do, which means each sale carries more weight in setting the tone for the next one. Median living space runs just under 1,700 square feet, and at a median price per square foot of $230.31, value here is closely tied to how well an individual unit has been maintained or updated since its early-2000s construction.

No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so the appeal of Lighthouse Bay rests on the homes themselves and their location in Estero rather than on a shared clubhouse, pool, or recreation package. That is worth factoring into any comparison against nearby communities that market amenities more heavily.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

A community this size, with a year-over-year price decline and a low heat score, rewards a buyer or seller who understands exactly what is moving and why. We track the closings as they happen, price against current data instead of last year's comps, and help you decide whether a specific unit's condition justifies the ask or the offer.

Lighthouse Bay in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers focused on value per square foot in an established, quietly priced Estero community.
Biggest advantageA consistent construction era (2000-2004) simplifies comparisons between homes.
Biggest riskPrices are down 19.5% year-over-year and the market heat score is low, so timing and pricing discipline matter.
Sweet spotBuyers comfortable with no listed community amenities who are prioritizing the home itself over shared facilities.
Avoid ifYou need a fast resale window or amenity-driven lifestyle features as part of the purchase decision.
The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in Lighthouse Bay

Homes in Lighthouse 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. 3 on record.

Lighthouse Bay key facts
LocationEstero, Lee County, FL · ZIP 33928, 34134, 34135
Home types (current listings and sales)condos 93%, attached 7%
Sale prices, last 12 months$362,000 median across 33 closed sales · $231 per sq ft · -12.9% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)65 median
For sale right now13 active, 1 pending · median asking $309,900

Data as of September 20, 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, “Lighthouse Bay key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lighthouse-bay, data as of September 20, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in Lighthouse Bay, Estero

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 22 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-10-19)

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 Lighthouse Bay

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

Checked against the MLS Oct 20, 2026. All new listings in this market.

Every Home for Sale in Lighthouse Bay Right Now (14)

All 14 active and pending Lighthouse Bay listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Recent Developments in Lighthouse Bay

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Lighthouse Bay, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.

  1. September 2026
    Development

    Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay tops off second tower

    The second of two 22-story towers at 5000 Coconut Road reached full height on Sept. 18, 2026, completing the 224-residence project by London Bay and Coastal Construction. Tower One is more than 90% purchased and Tower Two about 45%. Move-ins and completion are scheduled for August 2027.

    What it may mean for the marketAdds high-end waterfront condominium inventory in the Estero and Bonita Springs area, with completion expected in August 2027. The site is about 2 miles southeast of Lighthouse Bay.

    Source: Gulfshore Business
  2. August 2026
    Development

    Audubon and Cameratta settle lawsuit over 10,000-home Kingston community

    Audubon and Cameratta Companies settled a federal suit over the Kingston permit; Cameratta will buy about 98 acres off Carter Road and give up a 100-foot easement for a road through Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Kingston covers about 6,700 acres in eastern Lee County, with first model homes expected within about two months.

    What it may mean for the marketRemoves a legal obstacle to a master-planned community of about 10,000 homes east of Estero, and rules out a road link into Collier County through the sanctuary. The site is about 12 miles east of Lighthouse Bay.

    Source: Gulfshore Business
  3. July 2026
    Infrastructure

    New Big Carlos Pass Bridge opens in Lee County

    The new fixed-span Big Carlos Pass Bridge connecting the south end of Estero Island with Lovers Key officially opened and was dedicated June 30, 2026. The $90.8 million project replaces an older drawbridge and provides 60 feet of boat clearance along with bicycle lanes and sidewalks. Concrete from the demolished drawbridge was repurposed into an artificial reef offshore.

    What it may mean for the marketA new high-span bridge upgrades the coastal road connection and removes the delays associated with the former drawbridge. The project is about 4 miles west of Lighthouse Bay, elsewhere in Lee County.

    Source: Gulfshore Business
  4. June 2026
    Retail & Dining

    High 5 Entertainment underway at Village Hub SportsPark in Estero

    Vertical construction is underway on a High 5 Entertainment venue at the Village Hub SportsPark on the north side of Williams Road in Estero. The facility will include the 21-court Estero Pickleball Club, a 16-lane bowling alley, two miniature golf courses, an arcade, a full-service kitchen and bar, and retail space. The CEO said construction should finish within six to eight months, targeting soft openings in February 2027.

    What it may mean for the marketA new entertainment and dining venue adds recreational and commercial space to the Estero activity hub. The project is about 3 miles north of Lighthouse Bay, elsewhere in Lee County.

    Source: Gulfshore Business
  5. June 2026
    Retail & 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 9 miles northwest of Lighthouse Bay, elsewhere in Lee County.

    Source: Fort Myers Beach Observer
  6. May 2026
    Development

    Estero board reviews 370-unit mixed-use complex at Estero Parkway and Three Oaks Parkway

    The Estero Planning, Zoning and Design Board on May 19, 2026 reviewed The Residential Group's proposal for a mixed-use development on 5.275 acres at the southwest corner of Estero Parkway and Three Oaks Parkway. The plan calls for 370 apartments and 33,000 square feet of commercial space and requests a zoning change from a 1994 commercial planned development to a mixed use planned development. The proposal projects fewer daily trips and lower density than the previously approved shopping center.

    What it may mean for the marketThe plan would convert an aging commercial site into new housing and ground-floor retail at a major intersection. The project is about 3 miles northeast of Lighthouse Bay, elsewhere in Lee County.

    Source: Gulfshore Business

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What it really costs to own in Lighthouse Bay Condos for Sale

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 $4,558/yr across 28 listings here (MLS tax records, 2026-10-20).
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 2002 across 28 listings. An original roof here would be about 24 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 Lighthouse Bay?
The median sale price in Lighthouse Bay was $362K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (33 closed sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Lighthouse Bay take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 65 days on market (33 sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Lighthouse Bay?
The best agent for Lighthouse Bay is one who actively works Estero 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 Lighthouse Bay.
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Where is Lighthouse Bay, and what county is it in?
Lighthouse Bay is in Estero, Lee County, FL, ZIP codes 33928, 34134, 34135. The community's center is about 2 miles southeast of the center of Estero (straight-line).
A buyer looking for early-2000s construction near the $350,000 median with room to negotiate on condition.Excellent fit
Someone prioritizing square footage and per-foot value over community amenities.Excellent fit
A buyer with flexibility on timeline, given the current 74-day median days on market.Excellent fit
A buyer who wants an active clubhouse, pool, or recreation amenity as part of the purchase.Probably not
Someone needing a quick resale in a high-velocity market; the current heat score suggests otherwise.Probably not
A buyer uncomfortable with a community that has seen a year-over-year price decline.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsFlorida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 20, 2026)
Community market statsFlorida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Under-contract sharesFlorida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2013 (479 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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