SW Florida January Market Update Estero – Josh Bohling - LPT Realty SW FL

🌴 SW Florida January Market Update Estero – Josh Bohling - LPT Realty SW FL

January 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 Estero numbers paint the true picture...

📍 Estero – Single Family Homes (December 2025 vs 2024)

* 📈 Closed sales units: 62 (down 4.6% vs Dec 2024, up 6.9% vs Nov 2025)
* 📦 Active inventory units: 372 (up 3.0% vs Dec 2024, down 1.8% vs Nov 2025)
* 🏡 New listings: 81 (down 11.0% vs Dec 2024, down 11.0% vs Nov 2025)
* 💵 Median sales price: $645,000 (down 5.1% vs Dec 2024, up 4.5% vs Nov 2025)
* 📉 Median price per sq ft: $299 (down 2.6% vs Dec 2024, up 10.3% vs Nov 2025)
* ⏳ Median days on market: 58 (up 11.5% vs Dec 2024, down 4.9% vs Nov 2025)
* 📊 Months of supply: 6.0 (up 8.0% vs Dec 2024, down 8.2% vs Nov 2025)
* 🔻 List-to-sale ratio: 94.3% (down 2.2% vs Dec 2024, down 1.9% vs Nov 2025)

✅ Takeaway: The Estero single-family home market in December 2025 shows a slight decrease in sales compared to last year, but an increase in median sales price compared to last month. This suggests a stable market with a slight shift towards higher-priced homes.

📍 Estero – Condos & Townhouses (December 2025 vs 2024)

* 📈 Closed sales units: 65 (up 85.7% vs Dec 2024, up 140.7% vs Nov 2025)
* 📦 Active inventory units: 353 (up 12.8% vs Dec 2024, down 5.9% vs Nov 2025)
* 🏡 New listings: 69 (down 5.5% vs Dec 2024, down 25.0% vs Nov 2025)
* 💵 Median sales price: $410,000 (down 1.2% vs Dec 2024, up 12.3% vs Nov 2025)
* 📉 Median price per sq ft: $253 (down 5.9% vs Dec 2024, up 1.2% vs Nov 2025)
* ⏳ Median days on market: 58 (up 64.3% vs Dec 2024, down 26.3% vs Nov 2025)
* 📊 Months of supply: 5.4 (down 39.3% vs Dec 2024, down 60.9% vs Nov 2025)
* 🔻 List-to-sale ratio: 95.3% (down 0.8% vs Dec 2024, up 0.7% vs Nov 2025)

✅ Takeaway: The Estero condo and townhouse market in December 2025 is on fire, with a massive increase in sales and a healthy increase in median sales price compared to last month. This indicates a very strong demand for condos in this area.

🧠 What Does It All Mean?

Single Family Homes = Estero's single-family market is stable, with a slight increase in prices. It's a good time to buy or sell in this market.

Condos/Townhomes = The condo and townhouse market is booming, with a huge increase in sales. This is a great time for sellers to list their properties.

👉 The takeaway: Estero's real estate market is strong, with both single-family homes and condos in high demand. It's a great time to be a seller in this market.

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

Josh Bohling REALTOR📍 LPT Realty | Southwest Florida 
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