The Vines
Homes for Sale in Estero, FL
All 255 homes for sale in Estero, FL · median $326,000 · Lee County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $605,000, $308 per square foot, a median 50 days on market, sellers accepting 91% of original asking (-31% versus the prior year). At the median price and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $9,660 ($9,000 with the full homestead exemption).
The Vines right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($605K) is down 30.9% from the prior 12 months ($875K). With about 4 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
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside The VinesHomes for Sale in Estero, FL right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
The Vines market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $605K ($308 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 50 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 31% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33912 (Estero), 921 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $345K ($225/sq ft), down 6.2% year over year, with a median 54 days on market. Right now 287 active and 77 pending listings — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33912 housing market and the Lee County market.
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 ($605K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($875K) IS the -30.9% one-year change.
Windows contain 1 to 12 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.
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.
18% of homes for sale in ZIP 33912 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 (2026-09-20).
The The Vines buying strategy.
If we were buying in The Vines 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 Vines.
A closer look at the The Vines market
At a median of $308 per square foot, The Vines 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 down 31% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 50 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in The Vines. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
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Recent Developments in The Vines
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting The Vines, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- September 2026Development
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 2 miles southeast of The Vines.
Source: Gulfshore Business - August 2026Development
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 12 miles east of The Vines, elsewhere in Lee County.
Source: Gulfshore Business - July 2026Infrastructure
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 The Vines, elsewhere in Lee County.
Source: Gulfshore Business - June 2026Retail & 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 north of The Vines, elsewhere in Lee County.
Source: Gulfshore Business - June 2026Retail & 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 9 miles northwest of The Vines, elsewhere in Lee County.
Source: Fort Myers Beach Observer - May 2026Development
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 The Vines, elsewhere in Lee County.
Source: Gulfshore Business
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Florida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2012 (63 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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