The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 33971 sells for about $325,000, or $206 per square foot.
Prices are down 8.6% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 64 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,874 a month.
ZIP 33971 — Lehigh Acres
The housing market in 33971 is currently experiencing a correction, with median prices down 8.6% year-over-year as inventory levels rise. The market is balanced, reflecting a shift from the rapid appreciation seen in previous years to a more stable, albeit slower, pace of activity.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and those seeking more affordable single-family housing options compared to the coastal markets of Cape Coral and Fort Myers.
Median prices moved down 8.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 64 days on market with 4.3 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.6% · poverty 13.1% — 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 9.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 33971, Lee County FL
The area faces significant wind and flood risk typical of Southwest Florida, necessitating robust property insurance coverage.
The area is experiencing steady residential development with ongoing new construction projects, though it remains largely suburban in character.
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 primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to major regional corridors connecting to Fort Myers and Cape Coral employment hubs.
The area features access to local parks and green spaces, with proximity to regional golf courses and shopping centers in the broader Lehigh Acres and Fort Myers area.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand, with a mix of single-family home rentals and some multi-family inventory.
The local economy is driven by service, retail, and construction sectors, with many residents commuting to larger employment centers in Fort Myers.
Transportation is heavily dependent on private vehicle use, with limited public transit infrastructure serving the area.
Development is focused on residential infill and expansion of suburban housing stock.
The Lee County Property Appraiser manages assessments, focusing on market value adjustments and homestead exemption administration.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including fire control, water management, and school district levies.
Property insurance premiums remain elevated due to regional hurricane and wind exposure risks.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA profile.
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 Lagoon4.39.8 mi
- Sun Splash Family Waterpark4.117.4 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.26.6 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.312.5 mi
- Gator Mike's Family Fun Park3.917 mi
- Hertz Arena4.414.1 mi
- JetBlue Park4.76.9 mi
- Edison & Ford Winter Estates4.711.3 mi
- Topgolf Fort Myers4.26.9 mi
- Fleamasters Flea Market4.38.2 mi
- Manatee Park4.56.6 mi
- Edison & Ford Winter Estates4.711.3 mi
- Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve4.89 mi
- Fleamasters Flea Market4.38.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Fort Myers4.312.1 mi
- Edison & Ford Winter Estates4.711.3 mi
- Koreshan State Park4.715.5 mi
- Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium4.27.2 mi
- IMAG History & Science Center4.210.1 mi
- Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center4.710.7 mi
- Manatee Park4.56.6 mi
- Edison & Ford Winter Estates4.711.3 mi
- Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve4.89 mi
- Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium4.27.2 mi
- Centennial Park4.511 mi
- Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina4.515.6 mi
- Salty Sam's Marina4.519.4 mi
- Rosen Park4.713.9 mi
- Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club4.616.5 mi
- The Landings Yacht, Golf & Tennis Club4.814.5 mi
- Topgolf Fort Myers4.26.9 mi
- Ibis Landing Golf & Country Club4.43.8 mi
- Babcock National Golf Club4.511.7 mi
- Eastwood Golf Course4.17.7 mi
- Fort Myers Country Club4.311.7 mi
- Edison Mall4.110.9 mi
- Fleamasters Flea Market4.38.2 mi
- Gulf Coast Town Center4.511.5 mi
- Bell Tower4.312.1 mi
- Publix Super Market at Homestead Shopping Plaza4.53.2 mi
- Southwest Florida International Airport4.57.9 mi
- Punta Gorda Airport4.327.2 mi
- Gulf Coast Hospital Helipad4.411.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing recreational facilities.
Features sports fields and community gathering spaces.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.