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

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

Southwest Florida's real estate market typically sees a December surge, fueled by ideal weather, the return of "snowbirds," and seasonal buyers hunting for their dream property. However, it's important to acknowledge current headlines about market adjustments. Following a period of rapid expansion, the market has stabilized: high prices have seen reductions, rising insurance expenses have plateaued, and the environment is now defined by more discerning buyers and a larger inventory. ☀️🏖️📊

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

📍 Fort Myers – Single Family Homes (November 2025 vs 2024)

* 📈 Closed sales units: 211 (up 12.2% vs Nov 2024, down 8.7% vs Oct 2025)
* 📦 Active inventory units: 1,545 (down 2.8% vs Nov 2024, up 1.4% vs Oct 2025)
* 🏡 New listings: 428 (down 17.2% vs Nov 2024, down 8.9% vs Oct 2025)
* 💵 Median sales price: $405,000 (down 15.3% vs Nov 2024, down 10.0% vs Oct 2025)
* 📉 Median price per sq ft: $223 (down 10.1% vs Nov 2024, down 5.1% vs Oct 2025)
* ⏳ Median days on market: 39 (up 1.3% vs Nov 2024, down 13.3% vs Oct 2025)
* 📊 Months of supply: 7.3 (down 13.4% vs Nov 2024, up 11.1% vs Oct 2025)
* 🔻 List-to-sale ratio: 95.9% (up 1.1% vs Nov 2024, up 0.7% vs Oct 2025)

✅ Takeaway: The Fort Myers single-family home market in November 2025 shows increased sales activity year-over-year but significant price adjustments. The median sales price and price per square foot have declined substantially from last November, while active inventory has decreased slightly. The months of supply has improved for sellers, and the strong list-to-sale ratio indicates homes are still selling close to asking price despite the price corrections.

📍 Fort Myers – Condos & Townhouses (November 2025 vs 2024)

* 📈 Closed sales units: 133 (up 22.0% vs Nov 2024, down 12.5% vs Oct 2025)
* 📦 Active inventory units: 1,733 (down 6.1% vs Nov 2024, up 3.9% vs Oct 2025)
* 🏡 New listings: 373 (down 31.6% vs Nov 2024, down 26.7% vs Oct 2025)
* 💵 Median sales price: $229,000 (down 11.8% vs Nov 2024, down 8.9% vs Oct 2025)
* 📉 Median price per sq ft: $179 (down 8.7% vs Nov 2024, up 4.4% vs Oct 2025)
* ⏳ Median days on market: 52 (up 13.0% vs Nov 2024, down 14.0% vs Oct 2025)
* 📊 Months of supply: 13.0 (down 23.1% vs Nov 2024, up 18.7% vs Oct 2025)
* 🔻 List-to-sale ratio: 94.5% (up 0.7% vs Nov 2024, up 0.9% vs Oct 2025)

✅ Takeaway: The Fort Myers condo and townhouse market in November 2025 experienced strong growth in closed sales, up 22% year-over-year. However, median sales price and price per square foot have declined from last November. The significant decrease in new listings and active inventory, combined with a substantial reduction in months of supply, suggests a tightening market that's becoming more competitive for buyers despite the price adjustments.

🧠 What Does It All Mean?

Single Family Homes = Fort Myers' single-family market is showing resilience with increased sales volume despite price corrections. The decrease in months of supply and strong list-to-sale ratio indicate that while prices have adjusted downward, demand remains solid and homes are moving efficiently.

Condos/Townhomes = The condo and townhouse market is experiencing robust activity with strong sales growth and tightening inventory. The significant reduction in new listings and months of supply suggests this segment is becoming increasingly competitive, even with price adjustments from last year.

👉 The takeaway: Fort Myers' real estate market is demonstrating healthy activity levels with price corrections that appear to be stimulating buyer demand. Both segments show increased transaction volumes and improving supply dynamics, suggesting the market is finding its equilibrium at more accessible price points. This creates opportunities for both buyers seeking value and sellers who price strategically.

📞 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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