Santa Maria
Homes for Sale in Fort Myers Beach, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 36 closed sales in Santa Maria in Fort Myers Beach, FL since 2014, the most recent in February 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $375,000 to $400,000 (median $385,000), on homes of 1,072 to 1,087 sq ft. At that median and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,150 ($5,480 with the full homestead exemption).
The market around Santa Maria
Santa Maria is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33931, 9 homes are on the market and 11% are under contract — a slower corner of Fort Myers Beach.
Across Lee County, 689 homes are active and 139 pending (17% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Santa Maria specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Santa Maria buying strategy.
If we were buying in Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Santa Maria. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
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 Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Santa Maria, 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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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Florida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-07-18 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (36 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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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.