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Map of Cape Coral, Florida

Homes for sale in

Cape Coral, Florida

Southwest Florida canal living with room to breathe

256

Homes for sale

$435,000

Median list price

$299

Avg price / sqft

39

Median days on market

Cape Coral was built around water, and it shows — the city is threaded with hundreds of miles of canals, many with direct Gulf access, which is why the waterfront homes here draw boaters from all over. It's a spread-out, single-family kind of place, from the established streets near Cape Harbour to newer master-planned pockets like Sandoval. Weekends revolve around the boat, the pool, and easy access to the wider Lee County coast.

For buyers today, the market is workable rather than frantic. There are 256 active listings with a median list price of $435,000, and homes are taking a median of 38.5 days to sell, which gives you real time to tour and negotiate. With 66 new construction options and everything from a $159,999 condo to a $7M estate on the market, the range is wide enough to fit very different budgets.

Cape Coral is in Lee County, Florida.

30-minute drive area around Cape Coral

Within a 30-minute drive

Quick facts

$159,999$7.0M price range

1,810 sqft median home

$1,898/mo median rent

Leans buyer right now

Fresh on the market

Newest homes in Cape Coral

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The numbers that matter

The Cape Coral market

Leans buyer

7.2 months of inventory

Seller’s marketBuyer’s market

Inventory is building — buyers have leverage and time.

696

Sold, last 12 months

$388,250

Median sold price

97%

Sale-to-list ratio

What sellers actually get vs asking

55 days

Median time to sell

Cape Coral vs Lee County

Median list price

Cape Coral$435K
Lee Co.$395K

Price per sqft

Cape Coral$299
Lee Co.$357

Days on market

Cape Coral39d
Lee Co.45d

Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling

3.9% yr/yr

$345K$418K$492KJul ’23Jun ’26

Homes on the market

13.0% yr/yr

200304408Jul ’23Jun ’26

Homes sold per month

02448Jul ’24Jun ’26

Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Cape Coral, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.

Where to look

Cape Coral neighborhoods

Show all 36 Cape Coral neighborhoods A–Z+

Neighborhood boundaries by edgeAI — listings matched to the actual polygon, not agent-entered subdivision names.

For the school run

School zones with homes for sale

Homes matched to official attendance boundaries — always verify zoning with the district.

Beyond the listings

Living in Cape Coral

01

Canals and Gulf access

Eighty of the current listings are waterfront, many along canals that connect out toward the Gulf for boaters.

02

Pool homes are the norm

With 138 active listings featuring a pool, a screened lanai and private pool is a realistic expectation, not a splurge.

03

Mostly single-family

The market skews heavily to houses — 231 of 256 active listings are single-family homes, with only a handful of condos and townhomes.

04

New construction in the mix

Sixty-six new-construction listings mean you can often choose between a resale with mature landscaping or a never-lived-in build.

05

Established named communities

Areas like Bimini Basin, Cornwallis, Eight Lakes, and Sandoval each have their own character and price point.

Population

206,387

Median age

48.7

Median income

$76,062

Median home value

$339,200

What people here are into

Attitudes

Top 23% in the U.S.

Deal Seekers

These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.

Food & Drink

Top 23% in the U.S.

Fueling for Fitness

A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.

Lifestyles

Top 24% in the U.S.

Wealth Signaling

Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.

Appearance oriented

Trend Trackers

This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.

Appearance oriented

Body Art

Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.

Entertainment

Party Life

The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.

On the calendar

Near Cape Coral

Jul

11

Sat

Wizard of Oz

Watch the beloved 1939 classic come to life onstage as Dorothy and her friends journey down the Yellow Brick Road for an adventure of a lifetime. Get ready for magnificen…

Jul

11

Sat

Legally Blonde

Legally Blonde follows Elle Woods as she challenges stereotypes and pursues her dreams of law school after being dumped by her boyfriend. Along the way, she befriends cla…

Jul

17

Fri

Summer Sideshow

19:00

Summer Sideshow brings an electrifying night indoors with local flow artists, live original music, live art, and art vendors. The event celebrates community creativity wi…

Jul

17

Fri

Sip and Create: Glowing and Flowing Under the Sea Painted Vases

6pm

Immerse yourself in an evening of artistic exploration with the Sip and Create: Glowing and Flowing Under the Sea Painted Vases event. Participants will transform a simpl…

Jul

18

Sat

Jacob Forever

8pm

Prepare for an evening brimming with vitality, music, and talent at an unmissable event. It promises an exclusive experience that will leave attendees buzzing with excite…

Jul

20

Mon

13 Jr.

Evan Goldman moves from his busy New York City life to a quiet Indiana town after his parents' divorce. As the new kid at school, he faces the challenge of finding his pl…

What it really costs

Owning here

Owning the median Cape Coral home

$3,446/mo

Principal & interest $2,292
Property tax $422
HOA / fees $522
Insurance (est.) $210

$435,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.

49%

In a FEMA flood zone

Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment

$1,898/mo

Median rent

40 homes for rent right now

Straight answers

Cape Coral real estate FAQs

Is Cape Coral a good place to live?+

It's a good fit if you want space, water, and a house rather than a condo — 231 of the 256 active listings are single-family homes, and 138 come with a pool. The homes with a pool and canal-front lots make it especially popular with boaters and anyone who wants an outdoor-focused lifestyle.

Is Cape Coral expensive?+

It sits in the middle of the Southwest Florida range: the median list price is $435,000 and the average price is about $299 per square foot on a median home size of 1,810 sqft. You can find condos starting near $159,999, while the top of the waterfront homes market runs into the millions.

What do homes cost in Cape Coral?+

Active listings run from $159,999 to $7,000,000, with a median of $435,000 and 19 homes priced above $1M. If you want to sort by budget, you can browse by price to see where the entry-level condos and townhomes land.

How is the market right now?+

There are 256 active listings and the median time on market is 38.5 days, which is a measured pace that favors patient buyers. It's worth watching the just reduced listings, since inventory at this level often means room to negotiate.

What about HOA fees and property taxes?+

Many Cape Coral neighborhoods have no HOA at all, but where fees do apply the median runs around $522/month, most common in gated communities and master-planned areas. The median property tax is about $5,070 per year, and typical rent sits near $1,898/month.

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