Is Cape Coral, FL 33909 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Cape Coral is a balanced market. With about 4.2 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Competition score26/ 100

More competitive than 21% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #253 of 796 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply4.2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list7.1%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market54Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$202▲ +1.6% vs. last year

The Cape Coral housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 7% of homes in Cape Coral, FL 33909 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 54 days and there were 4.2 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 334 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 9%, homes sold faster (61 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $334,855. Overall, Cape Coral is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Lee County, homes here sell faster than in 94% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 81%. On our competition score, Cape Coral ranks #253 of 796 FL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 26 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.

Nearby markets

Alva 33920Balanced $201 /sq ftBoca Grande 33921Seller’s market $1,428 /sq ftBokeelia 33922Buyer’s market $269 /sq ftBonita Springs 34134Balanced $387 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Cape Coral real estate

Is Cape Coral a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A balanced market: there were 4.2 months of supply in Cape Coral, FL 33909 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Cape Coral?

The typical home went under contract in 54 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Cape Coral sell over asking?

7% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Cape Coral?

About 0.79% of a home’s value a year in Lee County, or roughly $3,160 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Cape Coral?

The median sale price was $334,855 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $202 per square foot.

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