Palm Acres
Homes for Sale in Fort Myers, FL
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As of November 2026, Palm Acres in Fort Myers, FL has 4 homes for sale and 2 pending, asking from $975,000 to $2,750,000 (median $1,287,500). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1970–1988; 6 of 6 report an HOA (median $12/mo); 6 of the 6 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 6 ft).
Last 30 days in Palm Acres: 3 new listings (median asking $1,375,000), 2 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Palm Acres
Live MLS inventory for Palm Acres. 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.
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Active · 141 daysActive and pending Palm Acres 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.
Palm Acres prices off square footage and lot scale more than anything else. With a median living area around 4,870 square feet and a median price near $1,488,750, this is a large-format, low-density corner of the Fort Myers market, and the $560.96 median price per square foot reflects that scale rather than a tight, uniform product line.
The headline 41.8% year-over-year move should be read against a market heat score of 36 and a median days-on-market just over 111 days. That combination points to a thin, closing-driven number more than a broad repricing of the community — a handful of large, well-appointed sales can swing the median hard in either direction here. Sellers should price to the specific home, not the trailing average, and buyers should expect room to negotiate on timeline given the longer marketing periods.
Figures in this note are as of July 29, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
The 60-Second Overview
Palm Acres is a low-turnover pocket of larger homes built across five decades, from 1970 into 2024, with a median build year of 1988 — so buyers are typically choosing between older construction with room to update and newer or rebuilt homes on the same footprint.
Florida Gulf Coast MLS sales records identify 7 homes in Palm Acres that have changed hands, built between 1970 and 2027 (median 1981), with a median living area of about 2,347 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout. 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 3 qualified sales in Palm Acres across 2024–2025 (1 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $1.44M — 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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Palm Acres is best for.
Best for
- Buyers whose priority is total living space and lot size over a uniform, newer-build streetscape.
- Buyers with flexibility on timeline who can wait through a longer marketing and negotiation period.
- Buyers comfortable evaluating homes individually, since build years span more than five decades.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a quick close in a fast-moving, high-competition market.
- Buyers seeking a smaller or entry-level footprint — the size profile here runs large.
- Buyers who want an HOA-amenitized community — none are identified in current listings.
The market around Palm Acres
Palm Acres is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33908, 758 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 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.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Palm Acres specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Palm Acres on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
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The Palm Acres buying strategy.
If we were buying in Palm Acres 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 Palm Acres.
Size, Age, and a Slow Clock
At 152 homes total, Palm Acres is small enough that individual sales carry outsized weight in any trailing statistic. The 1970–2024 build range means the housing stock spans original construction, mid-life renovations, and recent builds side by side, which is a major reason square footage and condition — not just location — drive the wide spread in what a buyer will pay per square foot.
A median of 111.5 days on market is a meaningful signal in a segment priced above $1.4 million: these are considered purchases, not quick-turn transactions, and a market heat score of 36 confirms the pace is measured rather than competitive. The 61.8% homestead share indicates a majority of the community is owner-occupied rather than held as investment or seasonal inventory, which tends to support a steadier, less speculative resale pattern even when headline pricing swings.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Palm Acres. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A market this small and this size-driven punishes generic comps. We price against the specific home — square footage, build era, condition — rather than a community-wide average that a handful of large closings can distort, and we set expectations on timeline going in given the typical marketing period here.
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Recently off market in Palm Acres
Homes in Palm Acres 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.
- 14871 Canaan Dr · off market
| Location | Fort Myers, Lee County, FL · ZIP 33908 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 45 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1970–2023 (median 1989) |
| Typical living area | 5,199 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | singlefamilyresidence 100% |
| For sale right now | 4 active, 2 pending · median asking $1,287,500 |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 46% |
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, “Palm Acres key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/palm-acres--lee, data as of November 11, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Palm Acres, Fort Myers
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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 Palm Acres
The newest homes for sale in Palm Acres right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 14710 Eden St $1,200,000 · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,632 sq ft · new today Courtesy of Trae Zipperer Realty
- 14740 Caleb Dr $2,750,000 · 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,760 sq ft · listed Nov 6, 2026 Courtesy of Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.
- 14691 Eden St $1,375,000 · 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,347 sq ft · listed Oct 17, 2026 Courtesy of John R. Wood Properties
- 14661 Fair Havens Rd $975,000 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,940 sq ft · listed Jun 24, 2026 Courtesy of Cypress Realty Inc.
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Every Home for Sale in Palm Acres Lee Right Now (6)
All 6 active and pending Palm Acres Lee listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 14740 Caleb Dr · $2,750,000 · 3 bd / 3 ba · listed Oct 18, 2026 · listed by Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.
- 14691 Eden St · $1,375,000 · 3 bd / 3 ba · listed Oct 13, 2026 · listed by John R. Wood Properties
- 14960 Caleb Dr · $1,950,000 · 3 bd / 3 ba · pending · listed Oct 9, 2026 · listed by Berkshire Hathaway Florida
- 14710 Eden St · $1,200,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 25, 2026 · listed by Trae Zipperer Realty
- 14641 Fair Haven Rd · $1,299,000 · 3 bd / 3 ba · pending · listed Sep 6, 2026 · listed by Trae Zipperer Realty
- 14661 Fair Havens Rd · $975,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 22, 2026 · listed by Cypress Realty Inc.
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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 Palm Acres
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| Property tax | Current owners' bills run a median of $10,730/yr across 12 listings here (MLS tax records, 2026-11-12). |
|---|---|
| HOA dues | MLS listings here mostly enter dues as billed annually, but the median entry is only $150/year across 6 listings (2026-11-12), which usually means a quarterly or monthly amount was entered as annual. Ask the association for the current dues. |
| Home and flood insurance | The 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 age | Median build year 1980 across 12 listings. An original roof here would be about 46 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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Recent Developments in Palm Acres Lee
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Palm Acres Lee, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- 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 5 miles west of Palm Acres Lee.
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 4 miles south of Palm Acres Lee, 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 12 miles northwest of Palm Acres Lee, 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 11 miles northwest of Palm Acres Lee, elsewhere in Lee County.
Source: City of Cape Coral - June 2026Retail & 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 12 miles south of Palm Acres Lee, elsewhere in Lee County.
Source: Gulfshore Business - 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 11 miles southwest of Palm Acres Lee, 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 33908)) |
| 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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