Is Fort Myers, FL 33901 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Fort Myers housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 3% of homes in Fort Myers, FL 33901 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 86 days and there were 8.1 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 61 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (5% then), homes sold faster (90 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $261,387. Overall, Fort Myers is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Lee County, homes here sell more slowly than in 66% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 59%. On our competition score, Fort Myers ranks #756 of 796 FL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 4 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Captiva 33924 (0% sold over asking) or Bokeelia 33922 (0% sold over asking), while Lehigh Acres 33976 (14% sold over asking) and Lehigh Acres 33971 (14% sold over asking) are even more competitive.