The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 33912 sells for about $380,920, or $220 per square foot.
Prices are down 5.3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 71 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,679 a month.
ZIP 33912 — Fort Myers
The 33912 housing market is currently experiencing a shift toward buyer-favorable conditions, evidenced by a year-over-year price decline and rising days on market. Elevated inventory levels and a high share of price cuts suggest that sellers are adjusting to cooling demand. These trends are largely driven by broader regional market corrections and the impact of insurance costs on affordability.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking suburban living with access to nature preserves and major regional employment hubs in Fort Myers.
Median prices moved down 5.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 71 days on market with 4.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
22% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.2% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.4% · poverty 6.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 33912, Lee County FL
The area is served by the Lee County School District, which maintains a mix of public school ratings; specific school quality varies by neighborhood within the ZIP.
The region faces significant hurricane and wind exposure, leading to high property insurance premiums and strict building code requirements for flood mitigation.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader Fort Myers metro area, with significant residential development and proximity to major retail and healthcare infrastructure.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Florida) — Statewide Uniform Property Tax Lien Priority & Tax Deed Sale Enforcement: Unpaid real ad valorem and non-ad valorem taxes become a first-priority sovereign lien on January 1 of the tax year, superior to all mortgages and private liens. If unpaid by April 1 following the tax year, tax certificates are sold via competitive bidding under § 197.432. State (Florida) — Community Development District (CDD) Special Assessment & Financing Lien Mandate: Binds the parcel to non-ad valorem assessments levied directly by the CDD board to fund infrastructure bonds (capital assessments) and operations/maintenance (O&M assessments). State (Florida) — Florida Constitutional Homestead Exemption & Save Our Homes (SOH) Assessment Cap: Reduces taxable value by up to $50,000: base $25,000 exemption applies to all taxing authorities (including school districts); second $25,000 exemption applies to assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 for non-school millage. State (Florida) — Florida Ad Valorem Real Property Assessment & Tax Mechanics: Parcels are assessed annually at 100% just value (market value) as of January 1 by county property appraisers. Tax formula: Tax Bill = (Taxable Value / 1,000) * Total Levied Millage Rate. Assessed Value = Just Value - Assessment Limitations.
Residents typically commute via I-75 and US-41 toward the Fort Myers employment core, with a mean travel time to work of approximately 23.7 minutes.
The area features access to the Six Mile Cypress Preserve for nature trails, several local golf courses, and proximity to major shopping centers in South Fort Myers.
The rental market shows moderate pressure with a median asking rent of $2,037; investor activity remains present, though cash buyer share has recently moderated.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Fort Myers-Cape Coral metro area, with significant employment in healthcare, retail, and professional services.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, relying on major corridors like I-75 and US-41 for regional connectivity.
Development is characterized by ongoing residential infill and expansion projects bordering the Six Mile Cypress Preserve.
The Lee County Property Appraiser manages assessments based on annual market value updates.
Parcels are subject to Lee County School District taxes and various municipal utility and drainage district assessments.
Property insurance remains a critical factor due to high wind and flood risk, with premiums reflecting regional hazard exposure.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 5-year tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Brightwater Lagoon4.313.9 mi
- Sun Splash Family Waterpark4.111.9 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.26.3 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.32.3 mi
- Gator Mike's Family Fun Park3.912.2 mi
- Hertz Arena4.46.9 mi
- JetBlue Park4.74.7 mi
- Edison & Ford Winter Estates4.77.9 mi
- Topgolf Fort Myers4.25.9 mi
- Fleamasters Flea Market4.38 mi
- Edison & Ford Winter Estates4.77.9 mi
- Manatee Park4.512 mi
- Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve4.83 mi
- Fleamasters Flea Market4.38 mi
- Lakes Park4.72.7 mi
- Edison & Ford Winter Estates4.77.9 mi
- Sanibel Lighthouse4.612.3 mi
- Koreshan State Park4.76.5 mi
- Golisano Children's Museum of Naples4.418.7 mi
- Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium4.26.2 mi
- Edison & Ford Winter Estates4.77.9 mi
- Manatee Park4.512 mi
- Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve4.83 mi
- Lakes Park4.72.7 mi
- Lighthouse Beach Park4.612.4 mi
- Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina4.69.4 mi
- Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina4.56.9 mi
- Salty Sam's Marina4.58.4 mi
- Rosen Park4.78.7 mi
- Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club4.66.5 mi
- Topgolf Fort Myers4.25.9 mi
- Stoneybrook Golf Club4.27.5 mi
- Ibis Landing Golf & Country Club4.411.9 mi
- Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf4.77.4 mi
- Saltleaf Golf Preserve4.68.4 mi
- Miromar Outlets4.67.2 mi
- Edison Mall4.15.6 mi
- Coconut Point4.68.7 mi
- Fleamasters Flea Market4.38 mi
- Gulf Coast Town Center4.54 mi
- Southwest Florida International Airport4.54.6 mi
- Punta Gorda Airport4.328.9 mi
- Naples Airport4.526.1 mi
- Gulf Coast Hospital Helipad4.41.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional attraction featuring boardwalk trails and wildlife viewing.
A local club offering bundled golf amenities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.