Lee County Real Estate Market Update: September 2026
Here are the September 2026 numbers for single-family homes in Lee County, Florida, compared with June 2026. Data is from the Royal Palm Coast REALTOR® Association.
Lee County had 7,284 single-family homes for sale in September 2026, up from 6,543 in June, while pending sales fell from 1,421 to 859. Months of inventory rose from 4.8 to 6.8, which makes it a buyer's market. The median sale price is $380,000, down 1.3% from June. Only 1.6% of active listings were distressed sales (foreclosures and short sales).
Lee County single-family market: September 2026 vs. June 2026
| Measure | Sept 2026 | June 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $380,000 | $385,000 | −$5,000 (−1.3%) |
| Active listings | 7,284 | 6,543 | +741 |
| Pending sales | 859 | 1,421 | −562 |
| Closed sales | 1,076 | 1,356 | −280 |
| Months of inventory | 6.8 | 4.8 | +2.0 |
| Distressed listings | 1.6% | — | — |
What it means for you
Buyers: More choices and less competition. With nearly seven months of supply countywide, there is room to negotiate on price, repairs and closing costs.
Sellers: Pricing right from day one matters. Homes that are priced well and show well still sell; overpriced homes sit.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lee County a buyer's or seller's market in September 2026?
Lee County had 6.8 months of single-family inventory in September 2026, up from 4.8 in June. Above about six months is generally considered a buyer's market, so buyers have more room to negotiate.
What is the median home price in Lee County, Florida?
The median sale price for single-family homes in Lee County was $380,000 in September 2026, compared with $385,000 in June 2026, according to the Royal Palm Coast REALTOR® Association.
How many homes are for sale in Lee County right now?
There were 7,284 active single-family listings in Lee County in September 2026, with 859 pending sales and 1,076 closed sales.
Want to know what your home is worth in this market? Get a free home valuation or call Blue Line Realty of SWFL at 239-355-2370. You can also search homes for sale.
Source: Royal Palm Coast REALTOR® Association, single-family residential data for Lee County, June and September 2026. Prepared by Blue Line Realty of SWFL, 2572 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901.
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