Homes for sale in
Matlacha, Florida
A tiny fishing island where the water rules
4
Homes for sale
$1,476,500
Median list price
$655
Avg price / sqft
155
Median days on market
Matlacha is a pocket-sized island community strung along the water between Cape Coral and Pine Island in Lee County, where life orbits the fishing pier, the drawbridge, and the tidal flats. It's the kind of place where nearly every home is about the boat access, and small enclaves like Island Harbors and Kreamers trade suburban sprawl for canal frontage and a slow, salt-air pace. Most of what's for sale here are waterfront homes, so buyers tend to be drawn by the fishing, the boating, and the artsy, low-key character rather than square footage.
The market is genuinely small — just 4 active single-family homes right now, with a median list price of $1,476,500 and prices running from $349,000 all the way to $2,785,000. Inventory moves slowly, with a median 154.5 days on market, and only 2 homes sold in the past year, so patience and realistic pricing matter on both sides. With three of the four listings on the water and two above $1M, this is a specialized market where the right property is worth waiting for.
Matlacha is in Lee County, Florida.
Quick facts
$349,000 – $2.8M price range
2,104 sqft median home
Leans buyer right now
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Matlacha
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$349,000
2650 COCO PLUM DRIVE, MATLACHA
1 bd · 1 ba · 468 sqft
$2,785,000$2,985,000
12271 SHOREVIEW DRIVE, MATLACHA
3 bd · 4 ba · 3,257 sqft
$2,598,000
12201 SHOREVIEW DRIVE, MATLACHA
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,021 sqft
$355,000
11476 MAY STREET, MATLACHA
2 bd · 2 ba · 951 sqft
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Property features
The numbers that matter
The Matlacha market
Leans buyer
24.0 months of inventory
Inventory is building — buyers have leverage and time.
2
Sold, last 12 months
$500,000
Median sold price
91%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
61 days
Median time to sell
Matlacha vs Lee County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 16.9% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▲ 100.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Matlacha, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
Where to look
Matlacha neighborhoods
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Neighborhood boundaries by edgeAI — listings matched to the actual polygon, not agent-entered subdivision names.
Beyond the listings
Living in Matlacha
Waterfront is the whole point
Three of the four active listings are waterfront, so canal and bay access is the norm rather than a premium extra.
A small, slow-moving market
With only 4 homes active and a median 154.5 days on market, buyers here have time to be deliberate.
Wide price range
Listings span from $349,000 to $2,785,000, so both entry-level and high-end island buyers have options.
Pool homes available
Two of the current listings include a pool, pairing outdoor living with the island's water access.
Distinct island enclaves
Small communities like Island Harbors, Kreamers, and Matlacha give the area its close-knit, on-the-water feel.
Population
845
Median age
65.2
Median home value
$458,300
What people here are into
Hobbies & Interests
Top 13% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Hobbies & Interests
Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Beliefs
Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Hobbies & Interests
Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Food & Drink
Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Matlacha home
≈ $8,763/mo
$1,476,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
100%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
Straight answers
Matlacha real estate FAQs
Is Matlacha a good place to live?+
If you love fishing, boating, and a small, water-focused community, Matlacha fits — most homes here are on the water, with three of the four current listings being waterfront homes. It's a quiet, artsy island rather than a full-service suburb, so it appeals to buyers who want the water lifestyle over convenience and scale.
Is Matlacha expensive?+
It leans high, with a median list price of $1,476,500 and an average of about $655 per square foot. That said, the range is wide — from $349,000 up to $2,785,000 — so you can browse by price to find the lower end of the island market.
What do homes cost in Matlacha?+
Active listings run from $349,000 to $2,785,000 with a median list price of $1,476,500, on a median home size around 2,104 square feet. Over the past 12 months just 2 homes sold, at a median sold price of $500,000, which shows how much the mix of listings can swing the numbers.
How is the Matlacha market right now?+
It's a small, slow-moving market — only 4 homes are active and the median time on market is 154.5 days. Sellers are getting about 91% of asking on average, so there's typically some room to negotiate; keep an eye on anything just reduced.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA data isn't available for the current listings, which is common in an area dominated by individual single-family homes. Property taxes run around $9,289 per year at the median, so factor that into your budget alongside the purchase price.
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