Cape Coral, FL metro area Housing Market

Cold Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Cape Coral, FL metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: January 2026

Median Sale Price

$370K

2.6% YoY

Days on Market

66 days

3.1% YoY

Active Inventory

11,693

15.3% YoY

Homes Sold

1,249

9.2% YoY

Cold Market

Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.

Cape Coral, FL metro area Market Summary

The Cape Coral, FL metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $370K, down 2.6% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 66 days on the market, 3.1% longer than a year ago.

There are 11,693 homes for sale — 15.3% fewer than last year. With 9.4 months of supply, this is a buyer's market. 3,397 new listings were added during this period, down 19.0% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 95.1% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 5.0% of homes sell above their asking price. 33.8% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

93

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 9.4
Days on Market 66
Price Drops 33.8%
Sale-to-List Ratio 95.1%
Market Temperature Cold

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $423K) 12.5%
Days on Market (National: 66) 0.0%
Inventory (National: 1,210,379) 99.0%

vs. Florida Median

Median Price (Florida: $413K) 10.4%
Days on Market (Florida: 82) 19.5%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. High inventory relative to sales pace means buyers have options and sellers may be flexible on price. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals.

Cape Coral, FL metro area Market Trends

Median Sale Price

Median Days on Market

Active Inventory

Homes Sold

Price per Square Foot

Sale-to-List Ratio

New Listings

Listings with Price Drops

Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$399K

Price per Sq Ft

$215

Sale-to-List Ratio

95.1%

Months of Supply

9.4

Sold Above List

5.0%

Price Drops

33.8%

New Listings

3,397

19.0% YoY

Pending Sales

2,170

Off Market in 2 Weeks

18.9%

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