The typical Fort Myers home was worth $305,650 in August 2026, down 5% in a year and 19% below the 2023 peak, Zillow's index shows.
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026, with Zillow data through August 2026 and Federal Housing Finance Agency data through the second quarter of 2026. Refreshed monthly. Questions about a specific property’s value or taxes: the Lee County Property Appraiser, 239-533-6100, or leepa.org.
The typical home in Fort Myers was worth $305,650 in August 2026, according to the Zillow Home Value Index. That is down 5.0% from $321,850 a year earlier and about 19% below the city’s peak of $377,099 in September 2023. Values are still about 33% higher than in August 2020, before the pandemic run-up.
The index covers single-family homes and condos in the middle third of the market and is adjusted for the season. It is an estimate of value, not a sale price.
What this means for you
- Prices have fallen for three straight years from the 2023 high, but remain well above 2020.
- Homes are going under contract faster than a year ago: 68 days in August, down from 112.
- Fort Myers is cheaper than Cape Coral and the county as a whole, and well below Estero and Bonita Springs.
- Buying? Your property tax bill resets to the new market value; see property taxes.
Ten years of values
| August | Typical home value | Change from a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $229,217 | |
| 2021 | $279,604 | +22.0% |
| 2022 | $375,511 | +34.3% |
| 2023 | $376,936 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | $363,597 | -3.5% |
| 2025 | $321,850 | -11.5% |
| 2026 | $305,650 | -5.0% |
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, cities (CSV).
Sale prices and time on the market
Zillow also reports what homes actually sold for. The median sale price in Fort Myers was $310,000 in July 2026, the latest month published, the same as in July 2025. Over the past year the monthly figure has stayed between $310,000 and $335,000.
The median days to pending, the time from listing to an accepted offer, was 68 days in August 2026, against 112 days in August 2025.
Compared with neighbors
| Place | Typical value, August 2026 | One-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Bonita Springs | $502,803 | -3.2% |
| Fort Myers Beach | $486,185 | -0.9% |
| Estero (about 14 miles south) | $485,717 | -3.5% |
| Cape Coral (about 10 miles west) | $335,825 | -3.9% |
| Lee County | $335,409 | -4.4% |
| Fort Myers | $305,650 | -5.0% |
| Lehigh Acres (about 12 miles east) | $279,720 | -5.8% |
| North Fort Myers (about 7 miles north) | $262,035 | -4.0% |
Every place in the table lost value over the year, Zillow’s figures show. County figures: Zillow Home Value Index, counties (CSV).
The federal measure
The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s house price index for the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metropolitan area, which covers Lee County and tracks repeat sales and refinances of the same homes, stood at 403.20 in the second quarter of 2026, down 0.9% from 406.85 a year earlier. The FHFA index includes only homes with mortgages backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, which leaves out many cash and condo sales, one reason it can differ from Zillow’s.
The Census figure
The Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey put the median value of owner-occupied homes in Fort Myers at $384,500, against $362,200 for Lee County. That figure is what owners say their home is worth, collected over five years, so it trails the market. More in our Fort Myers population guide.
How to read these numbers
- Zillow’s index is modeled from public records and listings. It is not an appraisal.
- For a single property, look up its record and nearby sales with the Lee County Property Appraiser or ask a licensed appraiser.
- Recorded sales in the city are listed in our real estate transfers.
Related: moving to Fort Myers and property taxes.
Typical values by area, with school zones: Fort Myers neighborhoods.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Fort Myers, Florida?
Zillow’s Home Value Index put the typical Fort Myers home at $305,650 in August 2026. Zillow’s median sale price was $310,000 in July 2026, the latest month published.
Are home prices going down in Fort Myers?
Yes. The typical value fell 5% from August 2025 to August 2026 and is about 19% below the peak of $377,099 in September 2023, though still about a third above August 2020.
How long does it take to sell a house in Fort Myers?
The median time from listing to an accepted offer was 68 days in August 2026, against 112 days in August 2025, according to Zillow.
Is Fort Myers cheaper than Cape Coral?
Yes. In August 2026 the typical Fort Myers home was worth about $30,000 less than in Cape Coral ($335,825) and Lee County as a whole ($335,409).
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