Homes for sale inLa Belle, Florida
Riverside living on the Caloosahatchee in Hendry County
58
Homes for sale
$319,900
Median list price
$230
Avg price / sqft
67
Median days on market
La Belle sits along the Caloosahatchee River in the heart of Hendry County, a small agricultural town where life moves at a slower pace than Florida's coastal cities. It's the kind of place that suits buyers who want room to breathe — larger lots, river access, and a working-town feel rather than a resort one. The housing stock leans overwhelmingly toward single-family homes, with Port Labelle anchoring much of the residential growth.
For a buyer today, the market reads as attainable and patient. With 58 active listings and a median list price of $319,900, there's real range here — from entry-level houses to a handful of luxury homes ($1m+) and 15 new construction options. Homes take a median 67 days to sell and sellers are getting about 96% of asking, so there's room to negotiate without a bidding-war frenzy. If budget is the priority, it's worth checking what's just reduced and using browse by price to filter the field.
La Belle is in Hendry County, Florida.
Quick facts
$145,000 – $1.6M price range
1,554 sqft median home
$2,200/mo median rent
Living in La Belle
La Belle is the seat of Hendry County, an inland Southwest Florida community set along the Caloosahatchee River. It's a working agricultural town — citrus, cattle, and row crops have long shaped the economy — and that heritage gives the place a genuine, unpolished character that's increasingly rare in Florida. Life here is quieter and more spread out than on the coast, with larger parcels and a river running through the middle of town.
The appeal is straightforward: space, affordability, and a slower rhythm. Buyers who want a yard, room for a boat or equipment, and distance from traffic and crowds tend to gravitate here. It's a town where neighbors know one another and the pace of daily life is set by the seasons rather than the highway.
That same quietness is the honest trade-off. La Belle has fewer shops, restaurants, and services than a coastal city, and some errands mean a drive. For buyers who value calm and value over convenience, it's a fair exchange — and one reason the market stays attainable.
Neighborhoods and communities in La Belle
The largest residential area is Port Labelle, a planned community that accounts for much of the town's housing and ongoing growth. Its sub-areas, including Port Labelle Unit 6, offer a mix of established homes and newer builds on generous lots. Much of the current new construction activity is concentrated here, making it the natural starting point for buyers who want a modern home.
The Labelle area closer to the river and the historic core carries more of the town's original character, with older homes, mature trees, and proximity to the Caloosahatchee. A small set of waterfront homes and homes with water views trade here when they come up — only three waterfront listings are active at the moment, so they're the scarce end of the market.
Most of La Belle is non-HOA, non-gated land — only one active listing sits in a gated community. That means fewer deed restrictions and lower monthly carrying costs for most buyers, but it also puts the responsibility for upkeep and value on the individual property. It's a market to shop neighborhood by neighborhood rather than by amenity package.
Homes for sale in La Belle: prices and housing
There are 58 active listings with a median list price of $319,900, spanning a wide range from about $145,000 to $1,650,000. The average price per square foot is roughly $230, and the median home measures around 1,554 square feet. Over the past 12 months, 37 homes sold at a median price of $315,000, with sellers netting about 96% of asking — a sign that list and sold prices stay close and negotiation happens at the margins.
The housing mix is overwhelmingly single-family: 56 of the 58 active listings are single-family homes, with just a couple of mobile homes rounding it out. At the top of the market, two listings are priced above $1 million, and buyers chasing that tier can review the luxury homes ($1m+) segment. Fifteen listings are new construction, an unusually strong share for a town this size.
Carrying costs are lean. The median property tax is about $3,836 per year, and there's no meaningful median HOA fee given how much of the area is unrestricted land. Homes take a median 67 days to sell, so buyers generally have time to inspect, compare, and watch what's just reduced rather than rush a decision. Median rent sits around $2,200 per month for those weighing homes for rent against buying.
Schools in La Belle
We don't have specific assigned-school data to publish for this market, so we won't name schools or quote ratings we can't verify. La Belle falls within the Hendry County school district, which serves the town and surrounding area.
Because attendance zones are tied to a property's exact address and can be adjusted between school years, the reliable approach is to confirm the zone directly. Use the Hendry County district's official school-locator tool with the specific address you're considering before you make an offer.
If schools are a deciding factor, it's also worth touring the assigned campuses in person and asking the district about any pending boundary changes. That protects you from surprises and ensures the home you choose actually feeds the schools you expect.
Getting around La Belle
We don't have specific published drive-time data for La Belle, so we'll keep this to what's generally known about the area. The town sits inland in Hendry County along the Caloosahatchee River, well east of the Southwest Florida coast.
Getting around town is simple and car-dependent, as it is across most of rural Florida. Regional routes connect La Belle toward the Fort Myers area and inland employment centers, but there's no substitute for driving your own likely commute at the time of day you'd actually travel.
For buyers coming from the coast, the trade-off is distance for value — you gain space and affordability but take on a longer drive for big-box shopping, major medical care, and airport access. Factor that into your weekly routine before committing to a location within Hendry County.
Is La Belle a good place to live?
La Belle is a strong fit for buyers who prioritize space, affordability, and a quiet river-town pace over coastal convenience. With a median list price of $319,900, entry-level listings near $145,000, and a median property tax around $3,836, the cost of entry is among the gentler ones in Southwest Florida. The overwhelmingly single-family housing stock and minimal HOA presence appeal to people who want a yard and few restrictions.
The honest trade-offs are fewer local amenities, longer drives for major services, and a thinner luxury and waterfront market — only three waterfront and two $1M-plus listings are active right now. The market is patient rather than hot, with a median 67 days on market and sellers getting about 96% of asking, which favors buyers who like time to decide.
For the right buyer — someone drawn to small-town life, open land, or new construction they can actually afford — La Belle delivers genuine value. Start by comparing new construction against established homes and using browse by price to match the range to your budget.
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in La Belle
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$1,600,000
2412 RIVER WAY, LABELLE
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,505 sqft
$349,900
9031 W CASTLE CIRCLE, LABELLE
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,715 sqft
$200,000
2009 MARINER COURT, LABELLE
2 bd · 2 ba · 990 sqft
$375,000
6027 ACORN CIRCLE, LABELLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,068 sqft
$699,000$725,000
1777 POLLYWOG CROSSOVER ROAD, LABELLE
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,212 sqft
$264,000$269,000
5008 S OBISPO CIRCLE, LABELLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,212 sqft
$319,000$329,000
1211 CALOOSA COVE DRIVE, LABELLE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,850 sqft
$348,500
2013 ODESSA CIRCLE, LABELLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,544 sqft
$330,000
7081 BRAZIL CIRCLE, LABELLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,364 sqft
$1,590,000$1,750,000
2504 CALOOSA SHORES DRIVE, LABELLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 3,355 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The La Belle market
37
Sold, last 12 months
$315,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
55 days
Median time to sell
La Belle vs Hendry County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in La Belle, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
Beyond the listings
Living in La Belle
Attainable river-town pricing
A median list price of $319,900 and listings starting around $145,000 keep La Belle accessible compared with coastal Florida markets.
Steady new construction
Fifteen of the 58 active listings are new construction, giving buyers a path to a never-lived-in home without leaving the area.
Room to negotiate
Homes sit a median 67 days on market and sellers net about 96% of asking, so buyers have breathing room on price and terms.
Caloosahatchee waterfront
A small set of waterfront listings connect to the river that defines the town's character and recreation.
Overwhelmingly single-family
With 56 of 58 active listings being single-family houses, this is a market built for buyers who want a yard and space.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median La Belle home
≈ $2,215/mo
$319,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
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In a FEMA flood zone
Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones
$2,200/mo
Median rent
7 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
La Belle real estate FAQs
Is La Belle a good place to live?+
La Belle suits buyers who want a quiet, river-adjacent small town in Hendry County rather than a busy coastal scene. It's an agricultural community with larger lots and an unhurried pace, which appeals to families, retirees, and anyone priced out of the coast. The trade-off is fewer services and a longer drive to big-city amenities.
Is La Belle expensive?+
No — by Florida standards it's one of the more affordable markets. The median list price is $319,900 and listings start around $145,000, with a median sold price of $315,000 over the past year. You can see the full spread using browse by price.
What do homes cost in La Belle?+
The median list price is $319,900, running from about $145,000 up to $1,650,000, and the average price per square foot is roughly $230 on a median home size of 1,554 square feet. Over the last 12 months the median sold price was $315,000, so list and sold prices are tracking closely.
How is the La Belle housing market?+
It's a patient, balanced market rather than a frenzied one. Homes take a median 67 days to sell, 37 closed over the past year, and sellers are getting about 96% of asking on average. That gives buyers time to evaluate and negotiate — worth watching the just reduced listings.
What are HOA fees and property taxes like?+
There's no meaningful median HOA fee across active listings, reflecting how much of La Belle is non-HOA land and single-family lots. The median property tax runs about $3,836 per year. Only one active listing is in a gated community, so monthly carrying costs here are generally lean.
What are the schools like in La Belle?+
We don't have specific assigned-school data to share for this market, so confirm the zone before you buy. The best approach is to check the Hendry County school district's official zone lookup using a property's exact address, since boundaries can shift year to year.
What's the commute like from La Belle?+
We don't have specific drive-time data to publish for La Belle, but it sits inland in Hendry County along the Caloosahatchee corridor. Buyers commuting toward the Fort Myers area or inland employment centers should test-drive their route at rush hour before committing.
Is there new construction in La Belle?+
Yes — 15 of the 58 active listings are new construction, a healthy share for a town this size. Much of the residential growth centers on Port Labelle. Browse the current inventory of new construction to compare floor plans and pricing.
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