Lee County, Florida

Cape Coral Real Estate

Cape Coral is the Lee County market known for canal-front and Gulf-access waterfront homes, reached by I-75 and US-41 traffic. Home to about 194,016 residents (2020 Census).

Market Snapshot · July 2026

Cape Coral home values right now

Typical Cape Coral home values are down 5.0% over the past year, at about $337,507.

Typical home value$337,507
1-year change-5.0%
5-year change+6.8%
Typical rent$1,929 / mo
Lee County typical value$337,352 (-5.4% yr)
Population (2020 Census)194,016
County seatFort Myers
CourtsTwentieth Judicial Circuit · Lee County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Values: Zillow Home Value Index and Observed Rent Index, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, July 2026. Population: U.S. Census 2020. Indexes are estimates, not appraisals; a free Cape Coral market report gives you sold comps for your exact street.

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Living in Cape Coral

What defines the Cape Coral market

Canal-front and Gulf-access waterfront homes

Access via I-75 and US-41 traffic

Lee County · seat Fort Myers · Twentieth Judicial Circuit

Buying or Selling in Cape Coral?

Your REALTOR® and your real estate attorney in Cape Coral: the same person

Arthur Simpson · Realty Pros Assured is licensed statewide and serves Cape Coral buyers and sellers by phone, video, and in-person appointment. Because Arthur is also a Florida attorney, REALTOR® & CIPS, you get a sharper eye on the contract, the title, and the deed, the parts of a Lee County deal where money is usually lost.

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Questions

Cape Coral real estate FAQ

What is the typical home value in Cape Coral, Florida?

As of July 2026, Zillow's Home Value Index puts the typical Cape Coral home at about $337,507, -5.0% over the past year. Lee County overall is about $337,352.

Which county and court handle Cape Coral property records?

Cape Coral is in Lee County (county seat: Fort Myers). Deeds and liens are recorded with the Lee County Clerk of the Circuit Court, and real estate disputes are heard in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit.

Can Arthur Simpson help me buy or sell in Cape Coral?

Yes. Arthur Simpson is licensed statewide as a Florida REALTOR® with Realty Pros Assured and is also a Florida attorney, so Cape Coral buyers and sellers get one person for the contract, the negotiation, and the legal side. He works Cape Coral by phone, video, and in-person appointment from Ormond Beach.

Do I need a real estate attorney to buy or sell a home in Cape Coral?

Florida does not require one, but Cape Coral contracts, title questions, and deed transfers are where money is usually lost. Arthur reviews your paperwork as an attorney at no extra cost when he represents you as your REALTOR®; legal services are provided separately through Truestead Law when you need them.

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