If you've been watching the Fort Myers real estate market and trying to make sense of where things stand, the April 2026 numbers tell a clear story: inventory has tightened dramatically over the past year, single-family home prices are holding firm, and the condo market is finding its footing again after a soft stretch. Whether you're thinking about buying or getting ready to sell, here's what the latest data means for you.
All figures below come from the Southwest Florida MLS, updated May 13, 2026, and reflect closed activity for the month of April.
Single-Family Homes: Steady Prices, Shrinking Supply
The single-family market in Fort Myers continues to favor sellers, largely because there simply aren't as many homes for sale as there were a year ago.
The median sales price landed at $465,000 in April — up 1.3% from April 2025, though down a slight 1.1% from March. That month-to-month dip is normal noise; the year-over-year gain is the number that matters, and it shows prices are stable to modestly rising.
The bigger story is inventory. Active listings fell to 1,360 homes, a striking 28.3% drop compared to a year ago. New listings were also down 11.2% year over year, meaning fewer sellers are coming to market even as buyers stay active. Closed sales actually rose 4.0% from last April to 313 homes, so demand is keeping pace.
That combination pushed months supply of inventory down to 4.3 months — a 31.1% decline from a year ago. Anything under five to six months is generally considered a seller's market, so single-family sellers still have meaningful leverage.
A few more data points round out the picture:
Days on market: 49, down 6.7% year over year — homes are selling a bit faster than they were a year ago
List price received: 95.5%, meaning sellers are netting close to their asking price
Median price per square foot: $235, down 3.7% from last April
That price-per-square-foot dip alongside a rising median price suggests the mix of homes selling has shifted slightly, but the headline remains: this is a tight, competitive single-family market.
Condos & Townhomes: Prices Soften, Buyers Return
The condo and townhome segment is telling a more nuanced story — and it's actually an encouraging one if you read past the headline.
The median condo sales price was $246,500 in April, down 8.7% from a year ago and down 4.8% from March. On its own, that sounds like a market under pressure. But look at what's happening underneath: closed sales jumped 29.7% year over year to 297 units. That's a significant surge in buyer activity.
The most reasonable read is that condo prices have corrected enough to pull buyers off the sidelines, and they're responding. When prices adjust and sales volume climbs at the same time, it usually signals a market working its way back toward balance rather than one in trouble.
Inventory is tightening here too. Active condo listings stood at 1,709, down 22.7% from a year ago, and months supply of inventory fell all the way to 5.8 months — a 40.4% drop year over year. That moves the condo segment from a clear buyer's market toward something much closer to balanced.
Other condo metrics for April:
Days on market: 60, down 20.0% year over year — condos are moving noticeably faster than a year ago
List price received: 94.8% of asking
Median price per square foot: $179, down 7.3% from last April
New listings: 377, essentially flat (up 0.5%) from a year ago
What This Means If You're Buying
The window of deep buyer leverage is narrowing. With single-family months supply at just 4.3 and condo supply down sharply as well, you're competing in a market with far fewer choices than buyers had a year ago. The upside: homes are still selling slightly below list price (95.5% for single-family, 94.8% for condos), so there's room to negotiate — but waiting for a major price drop is a riskier bet than it was twelve months ago, especially on single-family homes.
If a condo fits your plans, this is a genuinely interesting moment. Prices have come down year over year, selection is still reasonable, and you're buying into a segment that's clearly attracting renewed demand.
What This Means If You're Selling
Single-family sellers are in a strong position. Low inventory, steady prices, and homes selling near asking in under 50 days all point to a market that rewards well-prepared, properly priced listings. With new listings down 11.2% year over year, your competition is thinner than usual.
Condo sellers should price with current data, not last year's expectations. The 8.7% year-over-year price decline is real — but so is the 29.7% jump in closed sales. Buyers are out there and they're transacting. A condo priced to today's market is selling, and selling faster than it would have a year ago.
The Bottom Line
Fort Myers in April 2026 is a market defined by tight supply. Single-family homes remain firmly in seller-favorable territory, while the condo segment is rebalancing — softer prices, but a real resurgence in buyer activity. For anyone making a move this year, the specifics of your neighborhood, price point, and property type matter enormously, and the averages above only tell part of the story.
Let's Talk About Your Situation
Market data is useful, but it's no substitute for a strategy built around your home, your timeline, and your goals. Whether you're weighing a sale, starting your search, or just want to understand what these numbers mean for your block specifically, we'd love to help.
Reach out to Team Hawley:
Martin Hawley — 239-420-9027 — martin@teamhawley.com
Kim Hawley — kim@teamhawley.com
Call or email today for a no-pressure conversation and a personalized look at your options in the Fort Myers market.
Data source: Southwest Florida MLS / Domus Analytics, Market Review for Fort Myers, April 2026 (updated May 13, 2026). Figures reflect Fort Myers single-family residence and condo/townhouse closed activity. Market conditions vary by neighborhood and price range.
