February Market Update Fort Myers Beach – Josh Bohling - LPT Realty SW FL

🌴 SW Florida February Market Update Fort Myers Beach – Josh Bohling - LPT Realty SW FL

February in Southwest Florida marks the heart of our peak season, as perfect weather, bustling activity from "snowbirds," and motivated buyers create a dynamic real estate environment. While national headlines continue to discuss market adjustments, it's important to focus on what's happening locally. Following a period of rapid expansion, the market has found its footing: prices have stabilized, insurance costs have leveled off, and we're seeing more informed buyers navigating a healthier inventory landscape. ☀️🏖️📊

But the local Fort Myers Beach numbers paint the true picture...

📍 Fort Myers Beach – Single Family Homes (January 2026 vs 2025)

* 📈 Closed sales units: 9 (down 10.0% vs Jan 2025, down 10.0% vs Dec 2025)
* 📦 Active inventory units: 223 (down 4.3% vs Jan 2025, up 8.3% vs Dec 2025)
* 🏡 New listings: 52 (down 23.5% vs Jan 2025, up 79.3% vs Dec 2025)
* 💵 Median sales price: $1,125,000 (up 83.7% vs Jan 2025, up 41.6% vs Dec 2025)
* 📉 Median price per sq ft: $684 (up 47.4% vs Jan 2025, up 48.5% vs Dec 2025)
* ⏳ Median days on market: 39 (up 44.4% vs Jan 2025, down 61.0% vs Dec 2025)
* 📊 Months of supply: 24.8 (up 6.3% vs Jan 2025, up 20.3% vs Dec 2025)
* 🔻 List-to-sale ratio: 89.5% (up 1.8% vs Jan 2025, down 4.0% vs Dec 2025)

✅ Takeaway: The Fort Myers Beach single-family home market in January 2026 shows a significant increase in median sales price and new listings. While closed sales are down, the market is still very active.

📍 Fort Myers Beach – Condos & Townhouses (January 2026 vs 2025)

* 📈 Closed sales units: 15 (up 150.0% vs Jan 2025, down 6.3% vs Dec 2025)
* 📦 Active inventory units: 316 (up 8.2% vs Jan 2025, up 4.3% vs Dec 2025)
* 🏡 New listings: 65 (up 1.6% vs Jan 2025, up 47.7% vs Dec 2025)
* 💵 Median sales price: $480,000 (down 47.0% vs Jan 2025, up 21.5% vs Dec 2025)
* 📉 Median price per sq ft: $376 (down 19.0% vs Jan 2025, down 8.0% vs Dec 2025)
* ⏳ Median days on market: 66 (up 80.8% vs Jan 2025, down 25.0% vs Dec 2025)
* 📊 Months of supply: 21.1 (down 56.7% vs Jan 2025, up 11.2% vs Dec 2025)
* 🔻 List-to-sale ratio: 94.2% (down 1.0% vs Jan 2025, up 5.0% vs Dec 2025)

✅ Takeaway: The Fort Myers Beach condo and townhouse market in January 2026 is a buyer's market, with a significant decrease in median sales price and a large increase in new listings. This is a great time for buyers to find a deal.

🧠 What Does It All Mean?

Single Family Homes = Fort Myers Beach's single-family market is shifting towards a seller's market, with higher prices and more inventory.

Condos/Townhomes = The condo and townhouse market is a great opportunity for buyers, with lower prices and more options.

👉 The takeaway: Fort Myers Beach's real estate market is a great place to buy a home right now. Prices are down, and there are plenty of options to choose from.

📞 Ready to make your move? Let's talk strategy and find the right opportunity for you.

Josh Bohling REALTOR📍 LPT Realty | Southwest Florida 
Cell📲 239-320-5326-Call or Text