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As of November 2026, Willows in Fort Myers, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-11-11, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $475,000, $198 per square foot, a median 273 days on market, sellers accepting 84% of original asking. At the median price and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,590 ($6,920 with the full homestead exemption).

Last 30 days in Willows: 1 new listing (median asking $500,000). 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.

Live · Willows 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
$475K
Median sold · 12 mo
$198/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $198 in 2026
84.4%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
4.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
273days
Median DOM · closed
273 days at the 2026 low
0%
Under contract
Lee: 15% (1,899 of 12,521)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Track record · 0 years of records
2,094sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 29, 2026

Willows is a low-turnover pocket of larger-format homes built mostly in the early 1990s, with a median living area over 4,000 square feet on a median price near $530,000. That combination puts the per-square-foot number, $239.48, well below what buyers pay for space in newer, smaller-footprint product nearby. The size-to-price math is the story here, not scarcity of amenities or a hot resale cycle.

With only 5 closings in the most recent window and a median 155 days on market, this is not a community where pricing gets tested often. The 3.6% year-over-year pullback and a market heat score of 26 both point to a buyer's market posture: sellers who price to the condition and square footage of the home move it, and those who price on hope wait it out. For sellers, that means realistic pricing and patience; for buyers, it means real room to negotiate on terms and timeline.

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

Willows Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of November 11, 2026

Willows right now

🟡 Balanced market. 4.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Florida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of November 11, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated November 12, 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

Willows market snapshot (as of November 11, 2026): the median sale price is about $475K ($198 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 273 days on market for closed sales, and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market.

In ZIP 33909 (Fort Myers), 60 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $250K ($138/sq ft), with a median 82 days on market. Right now 77 active and 22 pending listings put supply at about 15.4 months — a soft market. See the live ZIP 33909 housing market and the Lee County market.

Willows sits in Fort Myers within Lee County and is built almost entirely around large single-family homes from the early 1990s to early 2010s, with 85 homes total and a high homestead share suggesting most owners hold these as primary residences rather than rental or resale-flip inventory.

Best for

  • Buyers prioritizing maximum living space per dollar over a newer build year
  • Move-up buyers comfortable with an early-1990s home that may need updating
  • Buyers with flexible timelines who can wait through a slower listing cycle for the right property

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a fast, competitive-market sale timeline
  • Buyers seeking built-in community amenities as part of the purchase decision
  • Buyers wanting recently constructed homes with minimal deferred maintenance

Homes For Sale Right Now in Willows

Live MLS inventory for Willows. 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 Willows listings as of 2026-11-11, 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 Willows 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 Willows.

Best Buy
Buyers who want more house for the dollar and do not need new construction or a built-in amenity package.
Biggest Risk
A 155-day median days-on-market means timeline flexibility matters more here than in faster-moving communities.
Sweet Spot
Move-up buyers prioritizing square footage and layout over a specific build year or amenity list.
Avoid If
Skip this one if you need a fast close or a community with organized common amenities.

Space over speed

The defining number in Willows is square footage: a median living area above 4,000 square feet is a different product tier than most of the surrounding resale market, and it explains why the per-square-foot price sits where it does. Buyers here are paying for volume and layout, not for a recent build date or a curated amenity package — MLS listings show none identified currently.

The 155-day median days-on-market and the modest closings count in the current window both tell the same story: this is a slow-cycling, low-volume community. That is not necessarily a red flag; it is consistent with homes that sell to buyers who specifically want the space and are willing to wait for the right one, and it means listings need patient, well-documented pricing rather than an assumption of a quick sale.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Willows. 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 85 homes and only a handful of closings per window does not generate the kind of public comp data that makes pricing self-evident. We track the actual condition-adjusted sales here directly, so sellers do not guess at a number and buyers do not overpay for square footage that is common to this pocket but rare elsewhere in the market.

Willows in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want more house for the dollar and do not need new construction or a built-in amenity package.
Biggest advantagePrice per square foot is meaningfully below what similarly sized newer homes command nearby.
Biggest riskA 155-day median days-on-market means timeline flexibility matters more here than in faster-moving communities.
Sweet spotMove-up buyers prioritizing square footage and layout over a specific build year or amenity list.
Avoid ifSkip this one if you need a fast close or a community with organized common amenities.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Willows sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in Willows

Homes in Willows 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. 1 on record.

Willows key facts
LocationFort Myers, Lee County, FL · ZIP 33909, 33966
Sale prices, last 12 months$475,000 median across 3 closed sales · $198 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)273 median
For sale right now1 active, 0 pending · median asking $500,000 · 4.0 months of supply

Data 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. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Willows key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/willows--lee, data as of November 11, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in Willows, Fort Myers

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
2.33%
1 of 43 listings · short sale 1
Distress share trend — 2.33% now (2026-09-04 → 2026-11-11)

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 Willows Lee Right Now (1)

All 1 active and pending Willows Lee listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

How much local inventory is already under contract

14% of homes for sale in ZIP 33966 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 (2026-11-12).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Willows?
The median sale price in Willows was $475K over the 12 months ending November 11, 2026 (3 closed sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Willows take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending November 11, 2026 took a median 273 days on market (3 sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
Is Willows a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of November 11, 2026, Willows is roughly balanced: 4.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Florida Gulf Coast MLS live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Willows?
The best agent for Willows 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 Willows.
How do I find a top Fort Myers real estate agent who knows Willows?
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 Willows and the wider Fort Myers area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Willows?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Willows purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Willows, and what county is it in?
Willows is in Fort Myers, Lee County, FL, ZIP codes 33909, 33966. The community's center is about 6 miles south of the center of Fort Myers (straight-line).
Buyers prioritizing maximum living space per dollar over a newer build yearExcellent fit
Move-up buyers comfortable with an early-1990s home that may need updatingExcellent fit
Buyers with flexible timelines who can wait through a slower listing cycle for the right propertyExcellent fit
Buyers who need a fast, competitive-market sale timelineProbably not
Buyers seeking built-in community amenities as part of the purchase decisionProbably not
Buyers wanting recently constructed homes with minimal deferred maintenanceProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsFlorida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 11, 2026)
Community market statsFlorida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending November 11, 2026
Under-contract sharesFlorida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-11-11
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2026 (3 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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