LEE COUNTY MARKET UPDATE · FEBRUARY 2026
Buyers Are Back: Home Sales Up 19% From Last February
882 single-family homes closed across our five Lee County areas in February 2026, up 19% from a year earlier. Gulf-access homes sold for a median of $728,000, down 1% from a year ago, while inland homes came in at $370,000. With 6 to 8 months of supply, buyers have real choices, and well-priced homes are still closing at 95–98% of asking.
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Common Questions
Are home prices going up in Cape Coral?
In February 2026, the median single-family sale price in Cape Coral was $400,000, up 0.0% from $399,950 in February 2025. Gulf-access homes in Cape Coral had a median of $724,000, compared with $345,000 for inland homes.
How much more do Gulf-access homes cost in Southwest Florida?
Across Cape Coral, Fort Myers, North Fort Myers, Estero and Bonita Springs, Gulf-access single-family homes sold for a median of $728,000 in February 2026, about 2.0 times the $370,000 median for inland homes.
Is Lee County a buyer's market or a seller's market right now?
It's close to balanced. In February 2026, these areas had 6 to 8 months of supply. About 6 months is usually considered balanced, so buyers have choices and time to negotiate, but well-priced homes still sold for 95.3–97.5% of list price.
How long does it take to sell a home in Southwest Florida?
In February 2026, the median single-family home spent 101 to 123 days on the market, depending on the area. Cape Coral was quickest and Bonita Springs took the longest.
Which Lee County area is most affordable for a single-family home?
Of the areas we cover, North Fort Myers had the lowest median sale price in February 2026 at $325,000, followed by Cape Coral at $400,000.
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Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS (FGCMLS), single-family homes. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Freshwater-canal homes are included in city totals but not in the Gulf-access or inland groups.