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Live Market Pulse
82/100
Market Heat
Hotter than normal
2015 → 2026 · 85 at the 2022 peak
0 is Sunset Stream's coldest market since 2015, 100 its hottest. Today: 82. How it's scored

Photo via Florida Gulf Coast MLS

Built fromLive Florida Gulf Coast MLS data13 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $358,750, $266 per square foot, a median 7 days on market, sellers accepting 98% of original asking (+14% versus the prior year). At the median price and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,730 ($5,060 with the full homestead exemption).

Last 30 days in Sunset Stream: 1 new listing (median asking $400,000), 1 under contract right now. As of October 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.

Live · Sunset Stream 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
$359K ▲
Median sold · 12 mo
up 13.9% vs the prior 12 months
+13.9% ▲
1-yr price change
n = 6 and 3 sales in the two windows
$266/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $328 in 2024
98.4%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
8days
Median DOM · closed
6 days at the 2022 low
100%
Under contract
Lee: 18% (1,646 of 9,225)
0 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
6
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 7 a year
Track record · 13 years of records
1,333sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 29, 2026

Sunset Stream is pricing tight and moving fast. The median sale sits at $358,750, working out to roughly $265.68 per square foot, and that per-square-foot number is doing more of the talking here than the headline price — condition and finish level are what separate listings, not lot size or location within the community.

A median of just over a week on market (7.5 days) paired with a heat score of 80 tells you this is a seller-favorable window right now. Buyers who wait to think it over are often competing for a home that already has an accepted offer. That said, the current read is built from a small closings sample (6 transactions), so treat the specifics as directional rather than exact until more sales confirm the trend.

Figures in this note are as of July 29, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Sunset Stream Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Sunset Stream right now

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($359K) is up 13.9% from the prior 12 months ($315K). 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 Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Low (6 and 3 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated October 20, 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

Sunset Stream market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $359K ($266 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 8 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 14% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 34135 (Estero), 1,388 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $476K ($285/sq ft), up 0.3% year over year, with a median 67 days on market. Right now 463 active and 136 pending listings — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 34135 housing market and the Lee County market.

Sunset Stream in Estero has posted a 13.9% year-over-year increase in its median sale price, a pace that outstrips typical single-digit appreciation seen in more established Lee County communities. Combined with a sub-two-week median time on market, the numbers point to a community trading briskly on limited current inventory.

Best for

  • A buyer comfortable moving fast on an offer, given a median time on market of just 7.5 days.
  • A buyer budgeting around a purchase price near $358,750 who is flexible on exact home condition.
  • A buyer who prioritizes per-square-foot value over a confirmed amenity list, since none is documented here.

Probably not for

  • A buyer who wants a guaranteed clubhouse, pool, or gated amenity package as part of the purchase.
  • A buyer who needs weeks to deliberate before writing an offer in a market posting a heat score of 80.
  • A buyer who wants to rely heavily on the year-over-year trend given the small six-transaction closings sample.

Windows contain 1 to 10 sales each (6 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$300K$400K2014201620182020202220242026
Up 13.9% year over year.
Every sale since 2013 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K1k1k2k
88 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$200$3002014201620182020202220242026
Up from $123 in 2013 to a $328 peak in 2024; $266 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
0501001502014201620182020202220242026
6 days at the 2022 low; 8 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%2014201620182020202220242026
98.4% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
05102014201620182020202220242026
1 to 10 a year; 6 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning201620182020202220242026
85 at the 2022 peak, 18 in the troughs, 82 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

20% of homes for sale in ZIP 34135 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 (2026-10-20).

Sunset Stream Market Scorecard

Balanced

Sunset Stream is currently a balanced market., and homes go under contract in about 0 days.

$358,750
Median sold
$257
List $/sqft
0
Days on mkt
1/1/0
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Sunset Stream

Live MLS inventory for Sunset Stream. 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 Sunset Stream listings as of 2026-10-19, 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.

If we were buying in Sunset Stream 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 Sunset Stream.

Best Buy
Buyers ready to move decisively on a home priced against recent, condition-specific comps rather than a broad neighborhood average.
Biggest Risk
The small closings sample (six transactions) means the median and per-square-foot figures can shift meaningfully with the next few sales.
Sweet Spot
Move-in ready homes priced near the $265.68 per-square-foot mark tend to align with what is currently clearing the market fastest.
Avoid If
You are counting on a documented amenity package — none is currently identified in active MLS listings for this community.

What's Actually Driving Price Here

With a median price of $358,750 and a per-square-foot figure near $265.68, Sunset Stream homes are being valued primarily on condition and square footage rather than any documented amenity package — current MLS listings show no confirmed community amenities, so buyers should verify directly what, if anything, comes with an HOA or association here rather than assuming a clubhouse, pool, or gate.

The 13.9% year-over-year gain is notable, but it's happening against a thin closings window of six transactions, which means each individual sale can swing the median more than it would in a higher-volume community. Sellers should price with recent comparable condition in mind rather than the broad neighborhood average, and buyers should ask for the most current closed comps before anchoring on the median alone.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a market moving this fast, with a 7.5-day median time on market and a heat score of 80, the difference between winning a home and losing it often comes down to how quickly and accurately an offer is structured. We track Sunset Stream's closings in real time rather than relying on stale averages, so pricing guidance reflects what is actually happening on the ground, not a lagging community-wide snapshot.

Sunset Stream in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers ready to move decisively on a home priced against recent, condition-specific comps rather than a broad neighborhood average.
Biggest advantageA 13.9% year-over-year price gain paired with a sub-two-week median sale time signals strong current demand relative to supply.
Biggest riskThe small closings sample (six transactions) means the median and per-square-foot figures can shift meaningfully with the next few sales.
Sweet spotMove-in ready homes priced near the $265.68 per-square-foot mark tend to align with what is currently clearing the market fastest.
Avoid ifYou are counting on a documented amenity package — none is currently identified in active MLS listings for this community.

What it really costs to own in Sunset Stream

The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.

Property taxCurrent owners' bills run a median of $3,341/yr across 4 listings here (MLS tax records, 2026-10-20).
Home and flood insuranceThe average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Lee County is $2,197/yr (6,508 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction.
Roof and ageMedian build year 2000 across 4 listings. An original roof here would be about 26 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails.

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HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Sunset Stream 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 Sunset Stream.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $9,156/year (about $763/month) · median of 55 MLS listings, most billed annually
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $9,156 a year ($763 a month) — the median AssociationFee across 55 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.

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 Sunset Stream sales matched to your home.

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Sunset Stream key facts
LocationEstero, Lee County, FL · ZIP 34135
Sale prices, last 12 months$358,750 median across 6 closed sales · $266 per sq ft · +13.9% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)7 median
For sale right now0 active, 1 pending

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. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Sunset Stream key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/sunset-stream, data as of September 20, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in Sunset Stream, Estero

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 15 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-04 → 2026-10-09)

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.

Every Home for Sale in Sunset Stream Right Now (2)

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

Recent Developments in Sunset Stream

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Sunset Stream, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.

  1. September 2026
    Development

    Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay tops off second tower

    The second of two 22-story towers at 5000 Coconut Road reached full height on Sept. 18, 2026, completing the 224-residence project by London Bay and Coastal Construction. Tower One is more than 90% purchased and Tower Two about 45%. Move-ins and completion are scheduled for August 2027.

    What it may mean for the marketAdds high-end waterfront condominium inventory in the Estero and Bonita Springs area, with completion expected in August 2027. The site is about 3 miles southeast of Sunset Stream.

    Source: Gulfshore Business
  2. August 2026
    Development

    Audubon and Cameratta settle lawsuit over 10,000-home Kingston community

    Audubon and Cameratta Companies settled a federal suit over the Kingston permit; Cameratta will buy about 98 acres off Carter Road and give up a 100-foot easement for a road through Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Kingston covers about 6,700 acres in eastern Lee County, with first model homes expected within about two months.

    What it may mean for the marketRemoves a legal obstacle to a master-planned community of about 10,000 homes east of Estero, and rules out a road link into Collier County through the sanctuary. The project is about 13 miles east of Sunset Stream, elsewhere in Lee County.

    Source: Gulfshore Business
  3. July 2026
    Infrastructure

    New Big Carlos Pass Bridge opens in Lee County

    The new fixed-span Big Carlos Pass Bridge connecting the south end of Estero Island with Lovers Key officially opened and was dedicated June 30, 2026. The $90.8 million project replaces an older drawbridge and provides 60 feet of boat clearance along with bicycle lanes and sidewalks. Concrete from the demolished drawbridge was repurposed into an artificial reef offshore.

    What it may mean for the marketA new high-span bridge upgrades the coastal road connection and removes the delays associated with the former drawbridge. The project is about 3 miles west of Sunset Stream, elsewhere in Lee County.

    Source: Gulfshore Business
  4. June 2026
    Retail & Dining

    High 5 Entertainment underway at Village Hub SportsPark in Estero

    Vertical construction is underway on a High 5 Entertainment venue at the Village Hub SportsPark on the north side of Williams Road in Estero. The facility will include the 21-court Estero Pickleball Club, a 16-lane bowling alley, two miniature golf courses, an arcade, a full-service kitchen and bar, and retail space. The CEO said construction should finish within six to eight months, targeting soft openings in February 2027.

    What it may mean for the marketA new entertainment and dining venue adds recreational and commercial space to the Estero activity hub. The project is about 3 miles northeast of Sunset Stream, elsewhere in Lee County.

    Source: Gulfshore Business
  5. June 2026
    Retail & Dining

    Fort Myers Beach approves Development Order for Times Square entertainment center with hotel and restaurant

    Fort Myers Beach town staff issued a Development Order for a three-story mixed-use entertainment center at 1028 and 1046 Estero Boulevard at Times Square, on the former sites of Sunset Beach Tropical Grill and The Playmore Tiki Bar. The 41,285-square-foot project by Persaud Properties would include six hotel units, a restaurant, shopping, a bar, an entertainment venue with a stage and a public pool. No construction permits had been issued as of the approval, with additional environmental and stormwater approvals still required.

    What it may mean for the marketA new mixed-use entertainment building would add hotel, dining and retail space to the Times Square commercial district and support its post-storm rebuild. The project is about 8 miles northwest of Sunset Stream, elsewhere in Lee County.

    Source: Fort Myers Beach Observer
  6. May 2026
    Development

    Estero board reviews 370-unit mixed-use complex at Estero Parkway and Three Oaks Parkway

    The Estero Planning, Zoning and Design Board on May 19, 2026 reviewed The Residential Group's proposal for a mixed-use development on 5.275 acres at the southwest corner of Estero Parkway and Three Oaks Parkway. The plan calls for 370 apartments and 33,000 square feet of commercial space and requests a zoning change from a 1994 commercial planned development to a mixed use planned development. The proposal projects fewer daily trips and lower density than the previously approved shopping center.

    What it may mean for the marketThe plan would convert an aging commercial site into new housing and ground-floor retail at a major intersection. The project is about 4 miles northeast of Sunset Stream, elsewhere in Lee County.

    Source: Gulfshore Business

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Sunset Stream?
The median sale price in Sunset Stream was $359K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (6 closed sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Sunset Stream take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 8 days on market (6 sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Sunset Stream?
The best agent for Sunset Stream is one who actively works Estero 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 Sunset Stream.
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Where is Sunset Stream, and what county is it in?
Sunset Stream is in Estero, Lee County, FL, ZIP 34135.
A buyer comfortable moving fast on an offer, given a median time on market of just 7.5 days.Excellent fit
A buyer budgeting around a purchase price near $358,750 who is flexible on exact home condition.Excellent fit
A buyer who prioritizes per-square-foot value over a confirmed amenity list, since none is documented here.Excellent fit
A buyer who wants a guaranteed clubhouse, pool, or gated amenity package as part of the purchase.Probably not
A buyer who needs weeks to deliberate before writing an offer in a market posting a heat score of 80.Probably not
A buyer who wants to rely heavily on the year-over-year trend given the small six-transaction closings sample.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsFlorida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 19, 2026)
Community market statsFlorida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Under-contract sharesFlorida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2013 (88 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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