Homes for sale in
Matlacha, Florida
A tiny fishing island where color and water rule
4
Homes for sale
$1,476,500
Median list price
$551
Avg price / sqft
248
Median days on market
Matlacha is a one-bridge fishing village stretched between Cape Coral and Pine Island, the kind of place where a pastel art gallery sits next to a bait shop and the Matlacha Pass is never more than a block away. Life here orbits the water — nearly every home for sale is a waterfront home, and the vibe is slow, salty, and unapologetically creative. If you want a boat behind the house and a sunset off the dock, this little stretch of Lee County delivers.
The market is genuinely tiny, which changes how you should shop. There are just 4 active listings right now, from a $349,000 entry point up to $3,250,000, and homes tend to sit — the median property takes about 133 days to sell. With inventory this thin, it pays to watch the single-family homes and anything just reduced closely and move when the right one appears.
Matlacha is in Lee County, Florida.
Quick facts
$349,000 – $3.3M price range
2,486 sqft median home
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Matlacha
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$3,250,000
12200/12210 SHOREVIEW DR, MATLACHA
12 bd · 13.5 ba · 7,400 sqft
$349,000
2650 COCO PLUM DRIVE, MATLACHA
1 bd · 1 ba · 468 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
1
Sold, last 12 months
$450,000
Median sold price
91%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
91 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
▲ 400.0% 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
Water is the whole point
All 4 active listings are waterfront, so direct access to Matlacha Pass is the baseline expectation here, not a premium upgrade.
A truly small market
With only 4 homes active and a single sale in the past year, buyers are choosing from a handful of properties rather than a crowded field.
Wide price spread
List prices run from $349,000 to $3,250,000, so the island holds both approachable cottages and $1M-plus waterfront estates.
Patience rewarded
The median listing sits about 133 days, which gives serious buyers real room to negotiate rather than rushing.
Pool homes exist but are rare
Just 2 of the active listings include a pool, so a private pool plus water access is a specific, limited niche here.
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
≈ $9,236/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 boating, fishing, and a small artsy waterfront community, it's hard to beat — every active listing is on the water and the island has a distinct creative, laid-back character. It's compact and quiet by design, so it suits people who want water access over big-box convenience. Browse the waterfront homes to see what island living actually looks like.
Is Matlacha expensive?+
It skews pricey because of the waterfront premium: the median list price is $1,476,500 and the average is about $551 per square foot. That said, the range is wide, starting at $349,000, and you can browse by price to find the lower end of the market.
What do homes cost in Matlacha?+
Active list prices span $349,000 to $3,250,000 with a median around $1,476,500, while the one home sold in the past year closed at $450,000. The typical home runs about 2,486 square feet at roughly $551 per square foot, and 2 of the current listings carry a $1M-plus price tag.
How is the Matlacha market right now?+
It's thin and unhurried — 4 active listings, one recorded sale in the past 12 months, and a median of about 133 days on market. Sellers are averaging around 91% of asking, so there's typically room to negotiate; keep an eye on anything just reduced.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Most of Matlacha's homes are standalone single-family homes without meaningful HOA structures, and no median HOA is reported for the current listings. Property taxes do reflect the waterfront values, with a median around $14,969 per year, so factor that into your budget.
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