St Jude Harbors
Homes for Sale in St James City, FL

Community in St James City · Lee County · ZIP 33956
130 homesBuilt 1962–2024Median sale $606K
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Live Market Pulse
36/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2017 → 2026 · 88 at the 2022 peak
0 is St Jude Harbors's coldest market since 2017, 100 its hottest. Today: 36. How it's scored
Built fromLive fgc data12 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · St Jude Harbors Housing Pulse fgc + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$606K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 8.9% vs the prior 12 months
+8.9%
1-yr price change
n = 4 and 6 sales in the two windows
$520/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $520 in 2026
90.2%
Sale vs ask
Lee median: 93.1%
Tempo
97days
Median DOM · closed
10 days at the 2021 low
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 7 a year
Ownership and context
35%
Owner-occupied · St Jude Harbors
71 of 202 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
65%
Non-owner-occupied · St Jude Harbors
incl. 4% trust or LLC-held · 38% out-of-state
75%
Cash buyers · St Jude Harbors
3 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending July 2026
130
Homes in the community
plus 72 vacant residential lots · 202 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 12 years of records
Est. 1962
Community established
homes built 1962-2024, median 1994 (FL DOR 2025)
1,299sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
3.1%/yr
Turnover rate
about 4 of 130 homes trade a year
St Jude Harbors Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 29, 2026

St Jude Harbors right now

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($606K) is up 8.9% from the prior 12 months ($556K). With about 7 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 fgc closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 29. Confidence: Low (4 and 6 sales in the two windows).

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Updated July 29, 2026 · Live data: fgc, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

St Jude Harbors market snapshot (as of July 29, 2026): the median sale price is about $606K ($520 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 97 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 9% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level fgc closed sales (4 closings in the current window).

St Jude Harbors is a community of 130 homes in St James City, Lee County, built between 1962 and 2024 (median 1994.0), with a median living area of about 3,386 square feet. 35% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 29 of each year, from record-level fgc closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($606K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($556K) IS the +8.9% one-year change.

Windows contain 1 to 12 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
$400K$600K2014201620182020202220242026
Up 8.9% year over year.
Every sale since 2014 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M1k2k3k4k
75 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$200$4002014201620182020202220242026
Up from $150 in 2014 to a $520 peak in 2026; $520 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
0501001502014201620182020202220242026
10 days at the 2021 low; 97 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%92%95%98%2014201620182020202220242026
90.2% now vs Lee 93.1%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
05102014201620182020202220242026
1 to 12 a year; 4 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2018202020222026
88 at the 2022 peak, 34 in the troughs, 36 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

17% of homes for sale in ZIP 33956 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 (2026-07-18).

If we were buying in St Jude Harbors 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 St Jude Harbors.

A closer look at the St Jude Harbors market

At a median of $520 per square foot, St Jude Harbors prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

The trailing-12-month median up 9% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 97 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 130 homes built between 1962 and 2024, and 35% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
5.1C · Buy Score
Recent Direction8.2/10
Owner Commitment3.5/10
Pricing Power3.5/10

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 (5.1). Basis: Recent Direction +8.9% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 35% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 90.2% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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 St Jude Harbors sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in St Jude Harbors?
The median sale price in St Jude Harbors was $606K over the 12 months ending July 29, 2026 (4 closed sales, fgc).
How long do homes in St Jude Harbors take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 29, 2026 took a median 97 days on market (4 sales, fgc).
How many homes are in St Jude Harbors?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 130 homes plus 72 vacant residential lots in St Jude Harbors (public records).
What share of St Jude Harbors is owner-occupied?
35% of St Jude Harbors parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in St Jude Harbors built?
Homes in St Jude Harbors were built between 1962 and 2024, with a median year built of 1994.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in St Jude Harbors?
Cash buyers took 75% of St Jude Harbors sales in the 12 months ending July 2026 (3 of 4 closings, fgc).
Who is the best real estate agent for St Jude Harbors?
The best agent for St Jude Harbors is one who actively works St James City 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 St Jude Harbors.
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Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows St Jude Harbors and the wider St James City area.
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Data sources & freshness

Community market statsfgc closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 29, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 33956))
Under-contract sharesfgc records, as of 2026-07-18
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (75 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 fgc 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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