The Forest
Homes for Sale in Fort Myers, FL
All 1,387 homes for sale in Fort Myers, FL · median $240,000 · 651 homes for sale in 33908 · Lee County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Photo via Florida Gulf Coast MLS
As of November 2026, The Forest in Fort Myers, FL has 11 homes for sale and 2 pending, asking from $285,000 to $1,620,000 (median $999,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 13 recorded sales closed at a median of $775,000 (+32% versus the prior year's median), $243 per square foot, a median 71 days on market, sellers accepting 91% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1981–2002; 7 of 13 report an HOA (median $259/mo); 3 of the 13 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 7 ft). At the median price and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $12,380 ($11,710 with the full homestead exemption).
Last 30 days in The Forest: 1 new listing (median asking $999,000), 2 under contract right now. As of November 11, 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in The Forest
Live MLS inventory for The Forest. 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.
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Active · 35 daysActive and pending The Forest listings as of 2026-11-10, 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.
The Forest right now
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($775K) is up 32.5% from the prior 12 months ($585K). With about 20 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: Medium (13 and 18 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated November 11, 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
The Forest market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $775K ($243 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 71 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 32% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales (13 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33908 (Fort Myers), 1,441 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $345K ($201/sq ft), down 5.2% year over year, with a median 70 days on market. Right now 612 active and 124 pending listings put supply at about 5.1 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33908 housing market and the Lee County market.
County records show 37 qualified sales in The Forest across 2024–2025 (26 in 2024, 11 in 2025), median $565,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
The Forest is a community of 362 homes in Fort Myers, Lee County, built between 1980 and 2012 (median 1984), with a median living area of about 4,885 square feet. 55% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of The Forest. Swipe to explore the community.
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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($775K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($585K) IS the +32.5% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 30 sales each (13 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.
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.
15% of homes for sale in The Forest 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 (2026-11-06).
The Forest Market Scorecard
The Forest is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $1,062,500, and homes go under contract in about 90 days.
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.
The Forest on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Florida Gulf Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
The The Forest buying strategy.
If we were buying in The Forest 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 The Forest.
A closer look at the The Forest market
At a median of $243 per square foot, The Forest 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 32% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 71 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 362 homes built between 1980 and 2012, and 55% 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 The Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in The Forest buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
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 (6.6). Basis: Recent Direction +32.5% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 55% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 91.5% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Tools for a The Forest buy.
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Recently off market in The Forest
Homes in The Forest 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. 5 on record.
- 16986 Timberlakes Dr · off market
- 6113 Deer Run · off market
- 6115 Deer Run · off market
- 6219 Deer Run · off market
- 7024 Spotted Fawn Ct · off market
| Location | Fort Myers, Lee County, FL · ZIP 33908 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 362 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1980–2012 (median 1984) |
| Typical living area | 4,885 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | singlefamilyresidence 92%, condos 8% |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $775,000 median across 13 closed sales · $243 per sq ft · +32.5% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 71 median |
| For sale right now | 12 active, 1 pending · median asking $1,062,500 |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 55% |
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, “The Forest key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/the-forest, data as of September 20, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in The Forest, Fort Myers
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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.
Just listed in The Forest
The newest homes for sale in The Forest right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 16614 Panther Paw Ct $999,000 · 4 bd · 6 ba · 3,591 sq ft · listed Nov 10, 2026 Courtesy of Premiere Plus Realty Company
- 16550 Heron Coach Way 206 $285,000 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,819 sq ft · listed Oct 5, 2026 Courtesy of SellState Excelsior Realty
- 16111 Forest Oaks Dr $975,000 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,083 sq ft · listed Sep 7, 2026 Courtesy of Premiere Plus Realty Company
- 16646 Panther Paw Ct $1,250,000 · 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,004 sq ft · listed Aug 28, 2026 Courtesy of The Forest Real Estate
- 16031 Forest Oaks Dr $850,000 · 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,222 sq ft · listed Aug 15, 2026 Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
- 16918 Timberlakes Dr $1,250,000 · 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,295 sq ft · listed Aug 13, 2026 Courtesy of The Forest Real Estate
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Every Home for Sale in The Forest Right Now (13)
All 13 active and pending The Forest listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 16264 Forest Oaks Dr · $885,000 · 4 bd / 4 ba · pending · listed Nov 6, 2026 · listed by Premiere Plus Realty Company
- 16614 Panther Paw Ct · $999,000 · 4 bd / 6 ba · listed Oct 26, 2026 · listed by Premiere Plus Realty Company
- 16550 Heron Coach Way 206 · $285,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Oct 2, 2026 · listed by SellState Excelsior Realty
- 16111 Forest Oaks Dr · $975,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Sep 11, 2026 · listed by Premiere Plus Realty Company
- 16918 Timberlakes Dr · $1,250,000 · 3 bd / 3 ba · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by The Forest Real Estate
- 16646 Panther Paw Ct · $1,250,000 · 4 bd / 4 ba · listed Sep 3, 2026 · listed by The Forest Real Estate
- 16031 Forest Oaks Dr · $850,000 · 3 bd / 3 ba · listed Aug 14, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
- 16676 Bobcat Dr · $1,620,000 · 5 bd / 5 ba · listed Aug 12, 2026 · listed by KW Florida Living
- 16651 Bobcat Ct · $1,200,000 · 5 bd / 4 ba · listed Aug 12, 2026 · listed by Beycome of Florida LLC
- 16861 Fox Den · $1,150,000 · 4 bd / 4 ba · listed Aug 12, 2026 · listed by Premiere Plus Realty Company
- 16971 Timberlakes Dr · $897,000 · 3 bd / 3 ba · listed Aug 12, 2026 · listed by Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc.
- 6114 Deer Run · $450,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 12, 2026 · listed by KW Florida Living
- 16629 Panther Paw Ct · $1,250,000 · 3 bd / 4 ba · pending · listed Aug 12, 2026 · listed by DomainRealty.com LLC
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What it really costs to own in The Forest
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| Property tax | Current owners' bills run a median of $8,409/yr across 26 listings here (MLS tax records, 2026-11-11). |
|---|---|
| HOA dues | Median $3,113/year (about $259/month) across 8 MLS listings (most billed annually; 2026-11-11). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study. |
| Home and flood insurance | The 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 age | Median build year 1989 across 26 listings. An original roof here would be about 37 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. |
Estimated carrying cost at the median asking price, before the mortgage: about $1,143/month (tax $701, HOA $259, insurance $183). An estimate from the sources above, not a quote.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 10, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 33908)) |
| Under-contract shares | Florida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2012 (248 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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