How Much Are Property Taxes in Fort Myers?

Fort Myers property taxes include a $25,000 senior exemption at the city line. Lee County set its countywide operating millage at 3.7623 mills for FY2026, and Fla. Stat. 196.075 allows taxing authorities to set independent senior breaks. Qualifying requires three things: one owner aged 65+ on January 1, a household adjusted gross income up to $38,686, and Form DR-501SC filed with the Lee County Property Appraiser before the spring deadline. Miss the window, and you wait a full tax year.

What Hospitals Are in Fort Myers?

Lee Health operates the region's primary nonprofit hospital network. Key facilities include: Gulf Coast Medical Center: The system's largest campus (699 beds) and a Level II trauma center, located off Metro Parkway. Lee Memorial Hospital: Serves the downtown River District and the McGregor corridor. HealthPark Medical Center: Covers south Fort Myers and shares a campus with Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. Specialty Centers: Cape Coral Hospital sits across the river, The Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Myers handles inpatient rehab, and Lee Health Coconut Point handles outpatient volume in Estero.

Is Fort Myers a Good Place to Retire?

Fort Myers is a good place to retire, but your experience depends heavily on which side of the interstate you choose: McGregor and Iona (West): Puts you minutes from the water and River District. The tradeoff: You are in the coastal surge and evacuation band. Florida insurers must offer percentage hurricane deductibles (Fla. Stat. 627.701); a 5% deductible means significant out-of-pocket costs before wind coverage pays. Gateway and Treeline (East): Sits higher, features newer construction, and is cheaper to insure. The tradeoff: The beach becomes a long drive, and the area averages 120 days a year at 90 degrees or above.

Fort Myers, FL 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale - Page 2

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Esplanade at Hacienda Lak...

$400ks - $900ks

Esplanade at Hacienda Lak..., Naples, FL

New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2014 - present | 443 homes

VillageWalk of Bonita Spr...

$300ks - $600ks

VillageWalk of Bonita Spr..., Bonita Springs, FL

Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2004 - 2015 | 1,655 homes

Cinnamon Cove

$200ks - $300ks

Cinnamon Cove, Fort Myers, FL

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1981 - 1992 | 770 homes

4.6 rating (5 reviews)

Legends Golf and Country ...

$200ks - $400ks

Legends Golf and Country ..., Fort Myers, FL

Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 1999 - 2006 | 1,294 homes

TerraWalk at Babcock Ranc...

$300ks - $900ks

TerraWalk at Babcock Ranc..., North Fort Myers, FL

New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2023 - present | 1,000 homes

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Valencia Harbor

$300ks - $500ks

Valencia Harbor, Fort Myers, FL

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2025 - present | 844 homes

Rio Villa Lakes

$200ks - $300ks

Rio Villa Lakes, Punta Gorda, FL

New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2005 - present | 93 homes

Oak Forrest Condominiums

$100ks

Oak Forrest Condominiums, Port Charlotte, FL

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1983 - 1984 | 272 homes

4.5 rating (2 reviews)

Magnolia Landing

$200ks - $400ks

Magnolia Landing, North Fort Myers, FL

New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 2007 - present | 1,100 homes

Valencia Sky

$600ks - $800ks

Valencia Sky, Naples, FL

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | 323 homes

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Pine Ridge at Fort Myers

$200ks

Pine Ridge at Fort Myers, Fort Myers, FL

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1980 - 1994 | 462 homes

Esplanade at Starling

$300ks - $800ks

Esplanade at Starling, Punta Gorda, FL

New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2025 - present | 774 homes

Tidewater by Del Webb

$300ks - $700ks

Tidewater by Del Webb, Estero, FL

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2015 - 2020 | 380 homes

5 rating (5 reviews)

Cascades at Estero

$300ks - $500ks

Cascades at Estero, Estero, FL

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2002 - 2007 | 614 homes

Willowgreen at Babcock Ra...

$300ks - $400ks

Willowgreen at Babcock Ra..., Punta Gorda, FL

New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2021 - present | 180 homes

3.7 rating (3 reviews)

Heritage Cove

$300ks

Heritage Cove, Fort Myers, FL

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1999 - 2002 | 529 homes

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The Reserve at Estero

$300ks - $600ks

The Reserve at Estero, Fort Myers, FL

Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2006 - 2014 | 494 homes

Woodcrest Village

$100ks - $200ks

Woodcrest Village, Lehigh Acres, FL

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1982 - 1995 | 62 homes

River Towers

$200ks - $300ks

River Towers, Cape Coral, FL

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1973 - 1974 | 108 homes

Tuscany Isles

$300ks

Tuscany Isles, Punta Gorda, FL

Resale Only | Age-targeted | Built 2015 - 2020 | 104 homes

Regency at Babcock Ranch

$300ks - $800ks

Regency at Babcock Ranch, Punta Gorda, FL

New Construction | 55+ age-restricted

Park Place Estates

$200ks

Park Place Estates, Port Charlotte, FL

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - 2008 | 73 homes

Carousel Cove at Bonita F...

$200ks - $400ks

Carousel Cove at Bonita F..., Bonita Springs, FL

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1993 - 2006 | 105 homes

The Tree Tops at Ranger P...

$200ks - $300ks

The Tree Tops at Ranger P..., Port Charlotte, FL

New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1982 - present | 55 homes

Summercrest by Toll Broth...

$500ks - $700ks

Summercrest by Toll Broth..., Estero, FL

New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2023 - present | 153 homes

El Rio Condominiums

$100ks

El Rio Condominiums, North Fort Myers, FL

Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1969 - 1975 | 24 homes

Esplanade at Kingston

$400ks - $1Ms

Esplanade at Kingston, Estero, FL

| Age-targeted | Built 2026 - 2027 | 1,285 homes

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Toll Brothers at Sawgrass...

$600ks - $1Ms

Toll Brothers at Sawgrass..., Punta Gorda, FL

New Construction | Age-targeted | Built 2026 - present

13761 JULIAS WAY 323, FORT MYERS, FL, 33...

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Valencia Trails

12078 MIMOSA ST, NAPLES, FL, 34120, Naples, FL 34120

$1,550,000

3 beds

4 baths

2,788 sq ft

House

12078 MIMOSA ST, NAPLES, FL, 34120

Community: Valencia Trails

Cascades at River Hall

15007 LIGUSTRUM LN, ALVA, FL, 33920, Alva, FL 33920

$334,999

3 beds

2 baths

1,614 sq ft

House

15007 LIGUSTRUM LN, ALVA, FL, 33920

Community: Cascades at River Hall

Riviera Golf Estates

133 BELLE ISLE CIR, NAPLES, FL, 34112, Naples, FL 34112

$179,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,144 sq ft

Manufactured Home

133 BELLE ISLE CIR, NAPLES, FL, 34112

Community: Riviera Golf Estates

Del Webb Oak Creek

7394 BLUE SALVIA DR, NORTH FORT MYERS, F..., North Fort Myers, FL 33917

$679,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,269 sq ft

House

7394 BLUE SALVIA DR, NORTH FORT MYERS, F...

Community: Del Webb Oak Creek

Cascades at River Hall

2173 SUMMERSWEET DR, ALVA, FL, 33920, Alva, FL 33920

$275,000

3 beds

2 baths

1,536 sq ft

House

2173 SUMMERSWEET DR, ALVA, FL, 33920

Community: Cascades at River Hall

New Paseo

11752 ROSALINDA CT, FORT MYERS, FL, 3391..., Fort Myers, FL 33912

$969,900

4 beds

2 baths

2,383 sq ft

House

11752 ROSALINDA CT, FORT MYERS, FL, 3391...

Community: Paseo

New Esplanade at Hacienda Lakes

8558 MAGGIORE CT, NAPLES, FL, 34114, Naples, FL 34114

$999,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,275 sq ft

House

8558 MAGGIORE CT, NAPLES, FL, 34114

Community: Esplanade at Hacienda Lakes

New Cinnamon Cove

11220 CARAVEL CIR 308, FORT MYERS, FL, 3..., Fort Myers, FL 33908

$229,900

2 beds

2 baths

1,050 sq ft

Condo

11220 CARAVEL CIR 308, FORT MYERS, FL, 3...

Community: Cinnamon Cove

New Tidewater by Del Webb

10657 JACKSON SQUARE DR, ESTERO, FL, 339..., Estero, FL 33928

$449,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,544 sq ft

Townhome

10657 JACKSON SQUARE DR, ESTERO, FL, 339...

Community: Tidewater by Del Webb

New Riverwood

3199 VILLAGE LN, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, 339..., Port Charlotte, FL 33953

$350,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,564 sq ft

Villa

3199 VILLAGE LN, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, 339...

Community: Riverwood

New Island Walk

3821 WHIDBEY WAY, NAPLES, FL, 34119, Naples, FL 34119

$674,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,200 sq ft

House

3821 WHIDBEY WAY, NAPLES, FL, 34119

Community: Island Walk

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New

Cindy Certified

44254 HENDERSON WAY, PUNTA GORDA, FL, 33..., Punta Gorda, FL 33982

$745,000

4 beds

3 baths

2,247 sq ft

House

44254 HENDERSON WAY, PUNTA GORDA, FL, 33...

New Bonita Bay

3491 POND APPLE CT, BONITA SPRINGS, FL, ..., Bonita Springs, FL 34134

$2,000,000

4 beds

4 baths

4,350 sq ft

House

3491 POND APPLE CT, BONITA SPRINGS, FL, ...

Community: Bonita Bay

New

Cindy Certified

3313 ANTILLA CT, FORT MYERS, FL, 33905, Fort Myers, FL 33905

$479,900

2 baths

1,432 sq ft

House

3889 CAPE COLE BLVD, PUNTA GORDA, FL, 33...

Community: Burnt Store Marina

New

Cindy Certified

15915 MULRION BLVD, PUNTA GORDA, FL, 339..., Punta Gorda, FL 33982

$550,000

4 beds

3 baths

1,961 sq ft

House

15915 MULRION BLVD, PUNTA GORDA, FL, 339...

New Bonita Bay

4120 BAYHEAD DR 105, BONITA SPRINGS, FL,..., Bonita Springs, FL 34134

$494,500

3 baths

2,065 sq ft

Condo

3329 SUNSET KEY CIR 107, PUNTA GORDA, FL...

Community: Burnt Store Marina

New Arborwood Preserve

11983 LOBLOLLY PINE CT, FORT MYERS, FL, ..., Fort Myers, FL 33913

$599,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,445 sq ft

House

11983 LOBLOLLY PINE CT, FORT MYERS, FL, ...

Community: Arborwood Preserve

New Moorings

2150 GULF SHORE BLVD 605, NAPLES, FL, 34..., Naples, FL 34102

$1,099,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,223 sq ft

Condo

2150 GULF SHORE BLVD 605, NAPLES, FL, 34...

Community: Moorings

New Treviso Bay

9511 NAPOLI LN 202, NAPLES, FL, 34113, Naples, FL 34113

$980,111

3 beds

2 baths

2,110 sq ft

Condo

9511 NAPOLI LN 202, NAPLES, FL, 34113

Community: Treviso Bay

New Esplanade Lake Club

11920 NOVELI CT, FORT MYERS, FL, 33913, Fort Myers, FL 33913

$1,050,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,367 sq ft

House

11920 NOVELI CT, FORT MYERS, FL, 33913

Community: Esplanade Lake Club

New

Cindy Certified

3739 WHIPPOORWILL BLVD, PUNTA GORDA, FL,..., Punta Gorda, FL 33950

$1,200,000

3 beds

2 baths

2,112 sq ft

House

3739 WHIPPOORWILL BLVD, PUNTA GORDA, FL,...

New

Cindy Certified

6485 ARRIBA AVE, NAPLES, FL, 34113, Naples, FL 34113

$2,275,000

3 beds

4 baths

2,845 sq ft

Townhome

6485 ARRIBA AVE, NAPLES, FL, 34113

New Pelican Preserve

10386 PRATO DR, FORT MYERS, FL, 33913, Fort Myers, FL 33913

$500,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,917 sq ft

House

10386 PRATO DR, FORT MYERS, FL, 33913

Community: Pelican Preserve

New Bonita Bay

4801 BONITA BAY BLVD 1603, BONITA SPRING..., Bonita Springs, FL 34134

$1,750,000

3 beds

3 baths

2,822 sq ft

Condo

4801 BONITA BAY BLVD 1603, BONITA SPRING...

Community: Bonita Bay

New Heritage Bay

10296 HERITAGE BAY BLVD 3111, NAPLES, FL..., Naples, FL 34120

$558,500

2 beds

2 baths

1,661 sq ft

Condo

10296 HERITAGE BAY BLVD 3111, NAPLES, FL...

Community: Heritage Bay

New Valencia Sky

2468 CAMBRIDGE WAY, OTHER, FL, 34112, Other, FL 34112

$969,900

3 beds

3 baths

2,070 sq ft

House

2468 CAMBRIDGE WAY, OTHER, FL, 34112

Community: Valencia Sky

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New Legends Golf and Country Club

14591 SHERBROOK PL 201, FORT MYERS, FL, ..., Fort Myers, FL 33912

$319,000

2 beds

2 baths

1,599 sq ft

Condo

14591 SHERBROOK PL 201, FORT MYERS, FL, ...

Community: Legends Golf and Country Club

New Brandywine

7084 E BRANDYWINE CIR, FORT MYERS, FL, 3..., Fort Myers, FL 33919

$199,888

2 beds

2 baths

1,569 sq ft

Townhome

7084 E BRANDYWINE CIR, FORT MYERS, FL, 3...

Community: Brandywine

Frequently Asked Questions

What size 55+ communities are there in Fort Myers?

In Fort Myers, there are 9 large communities with over 1000 homes, 6 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.

How many homes are there in the smallest, largest, and average 55+ communities in Fort Myers?

The smallest 55+ communities in Fort Myers has 351 homes, the largest has 2498 homes, and the average communities consists of 1060 homes.

Are there new 55+ homes available in Fort Myers?

Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Fort Myers. The most recent communities started in Fort Myers include Valencia Harbor, Esplanade Lake Club, Arborwood Preserve. There are also 4 communities in Fort Myers that offer new construction homes, including Esplanade Lake Club, Verandah, Arborwood Preserve.

Are there gated 55+ communities in Fort Myers?

Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Fort Myers. Approximately 94.7% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Colonial Country Club is a gated communities with 1699 homes, and Esplanade Lake Club is another gated communities with 650 homes.

How long do listings in 55+ communities in Fort Myers typically stay on the market, and what is the average price of homes for sale?

On average, listings in 55+ communities in Fort Myers stay on the market for around 396 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $412,293, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Esplanade Lake Club average around $1,071,065, while homes in Colonial Country Club average around $329,234.

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68 communities near Fort Myers

1,754 homes near Fort Myers

3 beds

3 baths

1,954 sq ft

House

3 beds

4 baths

2,788 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

1,954 sq ft

House

3 beds

4 baths

2,788 sq ft

House

2 beds

2 baths

1,347 sq ft

Condo

3 beds

4 baths

2,788 sq ft

House

3 beds

2 baths

1,614 sq ft

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2 beds

2 baths

1,144 sq ft

Manufactured Home

3 beds

3 baths

2,269 sq ft

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3 beds

2 baths

1,536 sq ft

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4 beds

2 baths

2,383 sq ft

House

3 beds

3 baths

2,275 sq ft

House

2 beds

2 baths

1,050 sq ft

Condo

2 beds

2 baths

1,544 sq ft

Townhome

2 beds

2 baths

1,564 sq ft

Villa

3 beds

3 baths

2,200 sq ft

House

4 beds

3 baths

2,247 sq ft

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4 beds

4 baths

4,350 sq ft

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4 beds

2 baths

2,251 sq ft

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