🏡 Cape Coral Real Estate Market Report

Single-Family Homes – January 2026

The Cape Coral real estate market continues adjusting as we move into 2026, creating new opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Here’s a clear breakdown of what happened in the Single-Family Home (SFH) market during January and what it means if you are thinking about buying or selling in Southwest Florida.

📊 Market Snapshot – January 2026

According to data from the SWFL MLS:

• ✅ Closed Sales: 296 homes

• ✅ Median Sales Price: $375,450

• ✅ Median Price per SqFt: $213

• ✅ Active Inventory: 2,712 homes available

• ✅ Months Supply of Inventory: 9.2 months

• ✅ Median Days on Market: 54 days

• ✅ List-to-Sale Price Received: 95.7%

(Data updated February 16, 2026)

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📉 Prices Stabilizing — Not Crashing

The median sales price experienced a slight adjustment of about -0.9% compared to last year, showing that the market is stabilizing after the rapid appreciation seen in previous years.

This is important:
👉 We are not seeing a market collapse — instead, we are moving toward a more balanced and healthier market.

For buyers, this means less competition and more negotiating power.
For sellers, pricing strategy has become more important than ever.

📈 Inventory Is Rising

Active inventory increased significantly, giving buyers more options than we’ve seen in recent years.

With 9.2 months of inventory, Cape Coral is currently leaning toward a buyer-friendly market. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging about 54 days on market, which reflects more thoughtful purchasing decisions.

💰 What This Means for Buyers

If you are planning to purchase a home in Cape Coral:

✔️ More homes to choose from
✔️ Less pressure to overbid
✔️ Greater opportunity to negotiate price, repairs, or concessions
✔️ Builders and sellers offering incentives again

This is a very different environment compared to the competitive pandemic market.

🏠 What This Means for Sellers

Selling is still absolutely possible — but strategy matters.

Today’s successful sellers are:

• Pricing correctly from day one

• Investing in professional marketing and exposure

• Preparing homes properly before showings

• Understanding buyer expectations

Homes that are well-presented and priced realistically are still selling.

🌴 Local Insight

As a Realtor working daily in Cape Coral and throughout Southwest Florida, what we're seeing is a transition toward normal market conditions.

Serious buyers are still active — especially relocation and lifestyle buyers looking for waterfront living, newer construction, and move-in-ready homes.

The key difference today is simple:
👉 Buyers now have time to think.

📲 Thinking About Buying or Selling?

Every neighborhood and price range behaves differently, especially in Cape Coral where waterfront, new construction, and inland homes move at different speeds.

If you’d like a personalized market analysis for your home or help understanding your buying power:

Bernie & Abby Stiller
Top Selling Realty
📞 239-560-2453