Cape Coral, FL housing market: September 2026
What's happening in the Cape Coral market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Cape Coral, FL leans toward a buyer's market: homes in Lee County take a median of 91 days to sell, and the number for sale is −14.1% on a year ago. Buyers have room to negotiate; sellers should price carefully.
12-month outlook
−3.5% to +1.5% for the typical Cape Coral home value over the next 12 months.
A projection from past prices (the trend of the last 3 and 12 months, damped), not a prediction or advice. Local conditions can move faster than any trend.
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, September 2026 · Realtor.com county data, September 2026. Listing figures are for Lee County as a whole.
Cape Coral market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Cape Coral, FL?
$334,660 as of September 2026, −2.9% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Cape Coral, FL?
No — the typical home value changed −2.9% over the year to September 2026 and +1.1% over five years.
Is Cape Coral, FL a buyer's or seller's market?
It leans toward buyers: the median home in Lee County sells in 91 days (Realtor.com, September 2026).
How much is rent in Cape Coral, FL?
The typical rent is $1,953 a month as of September 2026, +0.7% on a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Cape Coral, FL?
9,173 homes were listed for sale across Lee County in September 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Cape Coral, FL?
Homegrity lists 4,229 licensed agents in Cape Coral, each license verified against the state register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/cape-coral.