Stareco
Homes for Sale in Fort Myers, FL

All 1,305 homes for sale in Fort Myers, FL · median $235,900 · 176 homes for sale in 33916 · Lee County homes for sale

Community in Fort Myers · Lee County · ZIP 33916
29 homesBuilt 1935–2024
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As of October 2026, Stareco in Fort Myers, FL has 2 homes for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 5 closed sales in Stareco in Fort Myers, FL since 2015, the most recent in June 2024. Across Fort Myers as a whole, 12 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $345,000, 64 median days on market, with 1,907 homes for sale today. At that median and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,510 ($4,840 with the full homestead exemption).

Stareco key facts
LocationFort Myers, Lee County, FL · ZIP 33916
Homes in the community29 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1935–2024 (median 1991)
Typical living area1,792 sq ft (median)
For sale right now2 active, 0 pending · median asking $177,000
Owner-occupied (homestead) share32%

Data as of September 20, 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, “Stareco key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/stareco, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in Stareco: 1 new listing (median asking $198,000). As of October 2, 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.

Live · Stareco Housing Pulse Florida Gulf Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0%
Under contract
Lee: 18% (1,646 of 9,225)
2 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
32%
Owner-occupied · Stareco
14 of 44 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
68%
Non-owner-occupied · Stareco
incl. 11% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
29
Homes in the community
plus 15 vacant residential lots · 44 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 11 years of records
Est. 1935
Community established
homes built 1935-2024, median 1991 (FL DOR 2025)
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Stareco is a small, mixed-vintage pocket of Fort Myers — just 60 homes on record, spanning construction from 1930 up through 2024. That range tells the real story: this is not a single-era subdivision with a consistent look and consistent systems. A buyer here is choosing a specific house first, a neighborhood second, because the gap between a nearly century-old structure and a recently built one shows up in everything from wiring to insurance quotes to resale expectations.

With a median year built around 1977 and median living space near 1,616 square feet, the typical home is a modest, mid-century footprint that has likely seen at least one round of updates by now — or is overdue for one. Only about 29% of homes carry a homestead exemption, which points to a meaningful share of non-owner-occupied or investment activity in the mix. For sellers, that means competing listings may be priced and marketed with an investor's math in mind. For buyers, it means doing your own diligence on condition rather than assuming the block sets a baseline.

The 60-Second Overview

Stareco is a compact, older-Fort Myers community without a formal amenity package on record — what you're buying is the house and the lot, not a clubhouse or a maintained recreation set, so due diligence should center on the structure itself.

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.

Best for

  • A buyer who wants a stand-alone home and is comfortable underwriting condition house by house.
  • An investor evaluating a market where a meaningful share of homes are already non-owner-occupied.
  • A buyer prioritizing location in Fort Myers over a shared amenity package.

Probably not for

  • A buyer who wants the predictability of a single-era, uniformly built subdivision.
  • Someone relying on community amenities like a pool or clubhouse as part of the decision.
  • A buyer who wants to skip a close inspection on the assumption that neighboring homes set a reliable condition baseline.

The market around Stareco

Stareco is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 33916, 202 homes are on the market and 13% are under contract — a slower corner of Fort Myers.

Across Lee County, 7,579 homes are active and 1,646 pending (18% under contract).

In ZIP 33916 (Fort Myers), 245 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $313K ($202/sq ft), down 10.1% year over year, with a median 91 days on market. Right now 130 active and 26 pending listings — a soft market. See the live ZIP 33916 housing market and the Lee County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Stareco specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Stareco

Live MLS inventory for Stareco. 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 Stareco listings as of 2026-10-01, 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.

Every Home for Sale in Stareco Right Now (2)

All 2 active and pending Stareco listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 1825 Fountain St · $198,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 11, 2026 · listed by RE/MAX Hallmark Realty
  • 1904 Fountain St · $156,000 · 3 bd / 1 ba · listed Jul 2, 2026 · listed by Compass Florida LLC

If we were buying in Stareco 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 Stareco.

Best Buy
Buyers looking for an individual house on its own merits rather than a packaged, amenity-driven community.
Biggest Risk
The same spread means condition and systems age vary enormously from one listing to the next.
Sweet Spot
A buyer comfortable evaluating a home on inspection findings first, comparables second.
Avoid If
You want a consistent-vintage neighborhood with shared amenities and predictable maintenance costs.

A community defined by vintage spread, not uniformity

The nearly hundred-year build range in Stareco is the single most important fact for anyone evaluating this community. Homes from the 1930s sit on the same rolls as homes finished as recently as 2024. That is not a typical infill pattern — it suggests a neighborhood that has been quietly rebuilt and replaced lot by lot over decades rather than developed all at once. Practically, this means two houses on the same street can have almost nothing in common structurally: different foundations, different eras of electrical and plumbing codes, different flood and wind mitigation standards.

The homestead share sitting under 30% is worth sitting with. In a community this size, that ratio suggests a real presence of rental or investment-held property alongside owner-occupied homes. That can affect how quickly a listing sells, how it's marketed, and how much weight to put on any single comparable sale. With no community amenities identified from current MLS data, there's no shared pool, gate, or clubhouse subsidizing value — the case for any given home in Stareco has to be made on the house and the lot alone.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

A community with a near-century build spread and no shared amenities is exactly the kind of market where a generic comp pull leads you astray. We look at each Stareco listing on its own construction era, condition, and occupancy signal rather than leaning on a neighborhood average that doesn't really apply to any single house.

Stareco in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers looking for an individual house on its own merits rather than a packaged, amenity-driven community.
Biggest advantageThe wide build-year spread means options exist across very different construction eras within one small area.
Biggest riskThe same spread means condition and systems age vary enormously from one listing to the next.
Sweet spotA buyer comfortable evaluating a home on inspection findings first, comparables second.
Avoid ifYou want a consistent-vintage neighborhood with shared amenities and predictable maintenance costs.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Stareco homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Stareco.
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 Stareco sales matched to your home.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
How much local inventory is already under contract

12% of homes for sale in ZIP 33916 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 (2026-09-30).

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.

$2,184/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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Stareco?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 29 homes plus 15 vacant residential lots in Stareco (public records).
What share of Stareco is owner-occupied?
32% of Stareco parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Stareco built?
Homes in Stareco were built between 1935 and 2024, with a median year built of 1991 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Stareco?
The best agent for Stareco is one who actively works Fort Myers 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 Stareco.
How do I find a top Fort Myers real estate agent who knows Stareco?
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 Stareco and the wider Fort Myers area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Stareco?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Stareco purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Stareco, and what county is it in?
Stareco is in Fort Myers, Lee County, FL, ZIP 33916. The community's center is about 2 miles south of the center of Fort Myers (straight-line).
A buyer who wants a stand-alone home and is comfortable underwriting condition house by house.Excellent fit
An investor evaluating a market where a meaningful share of homes are already non-owner-occupied.Excellent fit
A buyer prioritizing location in Fort Myers over a shared amenity package.Excellent fit
A buyer who wants the predictability of a single-era, uniformly built subdivision.Probably not
Someone relying on community amenities like a pool or clubhouse as part of the decision.Probably not
A buyer who wants to skip a close inspection on the assumption that neighboring homes set a reliable condition baseline.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsFlorida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 33916))
Under-contract sharesFlorida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2015 (5 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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