Shadow Lakes in Lehigh Acres

Shadow Lakes
Homes for Sale in Lehigh Acres, FL

Community in Lehigh Acres · Lee County · ZIP 33974
251 homesBuilt 2006–2019Median sale $265K
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Live Market Pulse
15/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2017 → 2026 · 85 at the 2022 peak
0 is Shadow Lakes's coldest market since 2017, 100 its hottest. Today: 15. How it's scored

Photo via Florida Gulf Coast MLS

Built fromLive Florida Gulf Coast MLS data12 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Shadow Lakes in Lehigh Acres, FL has 7 homes for sale, asking from $259,990 to $374,500 (median $325,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-07-29, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $265,000, $146 per square foot, a median 107 days on market, sellers accepting 89% of original asking (-4% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2006–2018; none of the 7 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 25 ft). At the median price and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,230 ($3,570 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Shadow Lakes 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
$265K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 3.6% vs the prior 12 months
-3.6%
1-yr price change
n = 4 and 3 sales in the two windows
$146/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $211 in 2023
88.8%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
107days
Median DOM · closed
5 days at the 2021 low
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 22 a year
Ownership and context
69%
Owner-occupied · Shadow Lakes
173 of 251 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
31%
Non-owner-occupied · Shadow Lakes
incl. 5% trust or LLC-held · 10% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Shadow Lakes
0 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending July 2026
251
Homes in the community
251 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 12 years of records
Est. 2006
Community established
homes built 2006-2019, median 2017 (FL DOR 2025)
1,685sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
1.6%/yr
Turnover rate
about 4 of 251 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Shadow Lakes

Live MLS inventory for Shadow Lakes. 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 Shadow Lakes listings as of 2026-09-01, 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, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Shadow Lakes prices around a $265,000 median on a median size of 2,134 square feet, which works out to roughly $145.62 a square foot. That per-square-foot figure is the real story here — it points to a market where buyers are paying for interior space and a build era (median year built 2017, with homes ranging 2006 to 2019) rather than for any amenity package, since the current MLS pull shows none identified for this community.

A median 107 days on market and a market heat score of 15 tell you this is a slow-moving, buyer-patient market right now, reinforced by a year-over-year price move of -3.6%. With only 4 closings in the current window, treat any single data point as directional, not precise — pricing and negotiating here should lean on comparable condition and size within Shadow Lakes rather than on citywide averages.

Shadow Lakes Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 29, 2026

Shadow Lakes right now

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($265K) is down 3.6% from the prior 12 months ($275K). With about 22 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 July 29. Confidence: Low (4 and 3 sales in the two windows).

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Updated July 29, 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

Shadow Lakes market snapshot (as of July 29, 2026): the median sale price is about $265K ($146 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 107 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 4% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales (4 closings in the current window).

Shadow Lakes is a community of 251 homes in Lehigh Acres, Lee County, built between 2006 and 2019 (median 2017.0), with a median living area of about 2,134 square feet. 69% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Shadow Lakes is a Lehigh Acres community of 251 homes built mostly between 2006 and 2019, with a median home size of 2,134 square feet — larger than what a $265,000 median price might suggest, which shifts the value conversation toward square footage and condition rather than added amenities.

Best for

  • Buyers who want more square footage for the price and are comfortable with a slower closing timeline
  • Buyers focused on newer construction (2006-2019) without needing a community amenity package
  • Longer-horizon owner-occupant buyers, given the area's high homestead share

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a fast, competitive-offer sale process
  • Buyers who prioritize on-site community amenities as part of the purchase
  • Sellers expecting quick turnaround given the current 107-day median days-on-market

Windows contain 1 to 70 sales each (4 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$250K$300K2014201620182020202220242026
Down 3.6% year over year.
Every sale since 2014 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K2k2k2k
249 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$150$2002014201620182020202220242026
Up from $109 in 2014 to a $211 peak in 2023; $146 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
0501002014201620182020202220242026
5 days at the 2021 low; 107 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%2014201620182020202220242026
88.8% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
02040602014201620182020202220242026
1 to 70 a year; 4 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20182020202220242026
85 at the 2022 peak, 15 in the troughs, 15 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

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.

$2,141/mo
Lee County typical true cost to own
$183/mo
Lee County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.

Shadow Lakes Market Scorecard

Thin data

Shadow Lakes is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of $325,000, and homes go under contract in about 103 days.

n/a
Months supply
$325,000
Median list
n/a
Median sold
$194
Per sqft
103
Days on mkt
7/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33974 ZIP is $285,295, about 13.0% 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.

Housing distress & ownership in Shadow Lakes, Lehigh Acres

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 63 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-08-31)

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.

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

If we were buying in Shadow Lakes 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 Shadow Lakes.

Best Buy
Buyers prioritizing interior square footage per dollar over amenity access.
Biggest Risk
A 107-day median days-on-market and a low market heat score mean sellers should expect a longer sale cycle.
Sweet Spot
Move-in ready homes near the median size and year built, priced to the current per-square-foot benchmark.
Avoid If
You are seeking a community with organized on-site amenities, since none are currently identified.

Space Over Extras

The math in Shadow Lakes is straightforward: a median living area over 2,100 square feet against a median price of $265,000 puts the per-square-foot cost near $145.62, which is on the lower end for newer-built inventory in Lee County. That combination — a build era concentrated in the 2010s with a median year built of 2017 — means most homes here are still working with more contemporary layouts and systems rather than decades-old construction, even without any listed community amenity to point to.

The 107-day median days-on-market and a market heat score of 15 both describe a market that is not moving quickly. Add a -3.6% year-over-year price change and a homestead share of 68.9%, and the picture is a community with a substantial base of owner-occupied homes but a slower resale cadence right now. For sellers, that argues for pricing to the condition and size of the specific home rather than to broader Lehigh Acres momentum. For buyers, it argues for taking time on inspection and negotiation — the market is not punishing patience.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
4.8C- · Buy Score
Recent Direction5.1/10
Owner Commitment6.9/10
Pricing Power2.5/10

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 (4.8). Basis: Recent Direction -3.6% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 69% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 88.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

With only 4 closings in the current window and a wide potential spread in home condition across a 2006-2019 build range, pricing a Shadow Lakes home well means reading the comps property by property, not relying on a community-wide average. We track days-on-market and per-square-foot pricing here closely so sellers price to move and buyers do not overpay for square footage that the market is not currently rewarding at speed.

Shadow Lakes in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers prioritizing interior square footage per dollar over amenity access.
Biggest advantageA build era concentrated in the 2010s means fewer older-system homes to underwrite for.
Biggest riskA 107-day median days-on-market and a low market heat score mean sellers should expect a longer sale cycle.
Sweet spotMove-in ready homes near the median size and year built, priced to the current per-square-foot benchmark.
Avoid ifYou are seeking a community with organized on-site amenities, since none are currently identified.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in Shadow Lakes

Homes in Shadow Lakes 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Shadow Lakes?
The median sale price in Shadow Lakes was $265K over the 12 months ending July 29, 2026 (4 closed sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Shadow Lakes take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 29, 2026 took a median 107 days on market (4 sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
How many homes are in Shadow Lakes?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 251 homes in Shadow Lakes (public records).
What share of Shadow Lakes is owner-occupied?
69% of Shadow Lakes parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Shadow Lakes built?
Homes in Shadow Lakes were built between 2006 and 2019, with a median year built of 2017.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Shadow Lakes?
Cash buyers took 0% of Shadow Lakes sales in the 12 months ending July 2026 (0 of 4 closings, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Shadow Lakes?
The best agent for Shadow Lakes is one who actively works Lehigh Acres 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 Shadow Lakes.
How do I find a top Lehigh Acres real estate agent who knows Shadow Lakes?
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 Shadow Lakes and the wider Lehigh Acres area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Shadow Lakes purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers who want more square footage for the price and are comfortable with a slower closing timelineExcellent fit
Buyers focused on newer construction (2006-2019) without needing a community amenity packageExcellent fit
Longer-horizon owner-occupant buyers, given the area's high homestead shareExcellent fit
Buyers who want a fast, competitive-offer sale processProbably not
Buyers who prioritize on-site community amenities as part of the purchaseProbably not
Sellers expecting quick turnaround given the current 107-day median days-on-marketProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Community market statsFlorida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 29, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 33974))
Under-contract sharesFlorida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-07-18
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (249 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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