Riviera
Condos for Sale in Fort Myers, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Photo via Florida Gulf Coast MLS
As of September 2026, Riviera in Fort Myers, FL has 10 homes for sale and 2 pending, asking from $278,000 to $565,000 (median $364,450). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 11 recorded sales closed at a median of $359,000, $229 per square foot, a median 60 days on market, sellers accepting 91% of original asking (-1% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2007–2007; 4 of 12 report an HOA (median $1,045/mo); 12 of the 12 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 1 ft). At the median price and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,730 ($5,070 with the full homestead exemption).
Homes For Sale Right Now in Riviera
Live MLS inventory for Riviera. 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 Riviera listings as of 2026-09-12, 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.
Riviera's numbers point to a market that has cooled from where it was a year ago. The median price sits at $352,000, down 12.5% year over year, and homes are taking just over two months to sell at a median 69.5 days on market. That combination — softer pricing and slower absorption — tells us sellers no longer set the terms here the way they did in a tighter cycle.
For a buyer, that shift is the opportunity: more room to negotiate on price and terms, less pressure to waive contingencies. For a seller, it means pricing has to be realistic from day one — condition and comparables matter more than what the house sold for last year. The market heat score of 25 backs this up; this is not a market where listings move on momentum alone.
Riviera right now
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($359K) is down 1.0% from the prior 12 months ($362K). With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12. Confidence: Medium (11 and 6 sales in the two windows).
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Updated September 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
Riviera market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $359K ($229 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 60 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 1% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales (11 closings in the current window).
Riviera is a Fort Myers community in Lee County where per-square-foot value runs $228.84, giving buyers a way to compare homes of different sizes on a level basis rather than sticker price alone. Current MLS data does not identify specific community amenities, so any pool, gate, or clubhouse claims should be verified against the individual listing.
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of Riviera. Swipe to explore the community.
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Who Riviera is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with a flexible timeline who want negotiating leverage in a cooler market.
- Buyers comparing homes primarily on price per square foot and willing to evaluate each listing on its own condition.
- Sellers prepared to price at or near current comparables rather than last year's peak.
Probably not for
- Sellers expecting a quick sale at a premium price given the current 69.5-day median time on market.
- Buyers seeking a documented amenity package, since current MLS listings do not identify specific community amenities.
- Anyone assuming near-term price appreciation given the 12.5% year-over-year decline reflected in the data.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 12 of each year, from record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($359K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($362K) IS the -1.0% one-year change.
Windows contain 6 to 29 sales each (11 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. 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.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Lee County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Lee County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
Riviera Market Scorecard
Riviera is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of $364,450, and homes go under contract in about 101 days.
Typical home value in the 33916 ZIP is $212,189, about 13.8% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Riviera on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Florida Gulf Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
The Riviera buying strategy.
If we were buying in Riviera 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 Riviera.
A market resetting on price
The 12.5% year-over-year decline in median price is the headline figure in Riviera right now, and it is not a small correction. Paired with a median 69.5 days on market, the data describes a community where inventory is sitting longer and sellers are adjusting expectations to match buyer appetite. The $228.84 median price per square foot gives a workable baseline for evaluating individual listings once you factor in condition, layout, and lot.
The market heat score of 25 is on the cool end, which generally means less competition per listing and more negotiating leverage for buyers on price, closing costs, or repair credits. It does not mean homes are distressed or overpriced across the board — it means the pace has slowed enough that patience and a clear-eyed offer strategy matter more than speed.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Riviera. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market with a 12.5% year-over-year price pullback and a 69.5-day median time on market, pricing a listing or structuring an offer requires reading the current data rather than last year's comps. Momentum works from the same 12-month closing window reflected in this snapshot, so pricing conversations and negotiation strategy are grounded in what is actually happening in Riviera right now, not a stale trend line.
Riviera in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Riviera buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Riviera sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Riviera, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Recently off market in Riviera
Homes in Riviera 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.
- 2743 1st St 2703 · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Florida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (152 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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