3 Bed SingleFamilyResidence for Sale in Fort Myers
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For SaleMLS# 2026013569

$274,900

3 Bed SingleFamilyResidence for Sale in Fort Myers

12938 5th Street, Fort Myers, FL, 33905

3 beds2 baths1,426 sqft2 garage
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About this home

This home sits on a spacious corner triple lot, giving your kids and pets plenty of room to play and roam. Inside, you’ll find tile flooring throughout, making upkeep simple and stress-free. The layout offers two separate living areas, ideal for hosting family and friends or creating flexible spaces to fit your needs. Enjoy the mornings and evenings in the spacious screened in lanai. Updates include roof (2024), A/C (2024), and water heater (2021). Shopping is within 1 mile. Easy access to major roads; I-75 and SR 31. It's the perfect starter home for your family. Make it yours!

Property details

Type
SingleFamilyResidence
Year built
1985
Interior
1,426 sqft
Lot size
13,242.24 sqft
Acreage
0.30 acres
Garage
2 car
Days on market
146
Total association fees
None
CDD
None
Est. taxes (1.4%)
$3,849/yr
Flood zone (area est.)
Yes · High risk (AE)
Storm protection
None listed
Exposure
North
Waterfront
No
Gulf access
No
Gulf access type
N/A
Pool
No
Spa
No
Natural gas
No
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
New construction
No
Pets
Yes
County
Lee

Maintenance included in the fee

AssociationManagement

What the association dues cover, per the MLS. Confirm the full schedule with the HOA.

Amenities

SeeRemarks

Flood risk shown is an area-level estimate and can differ from a specific unit's actual FEMA designation (which varies by structure and elevation). Look up this address on the FEMA Flood Map and verify with a licensed insurance agent before relying on it.

Below marketThis home is priced below comparable recent sales, a potential value.
This home
$193/sqft
Comp median
$212/sqft
Difference
-9%

Based on the $/sqft of 8 comparable homes sold nearby in the last 12 months. Indicative, not an appraisal.

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Recently sold nearby

Closed comparable sales within ~1 mile in the last 12 months, similar price, size, beds/baths, and age.

AddressSoldSold priceBeds/BathsSq ft$/sqft
12931 Fifth StreetJan 2026$290,0004/21,304$222
2223 Parkview DriveNov 2025$291,5003/21,335$218
13344 3rd StreetMay 2026$275,0003/21,480$186
2225 Isle Of Pines AvenueJun 2026$315,0003/21,576$200
12308 2nd StreetSep 2025$294,0003/21,256$234
2203 Santiago AvenueApr 2026$300,0003/21,463$205
Average6 comps$294,250$211

Market trends, Fort Myers Shores

Median list
$372,450
Median $/sqft
$220
Median sold (90d)
$282,400
Avg days on market
73
Active listings
104
Median sold price · Fort Myers Shores
$289,799last 3 months17.4% vs $350,750 prior 3 months
Median closed price by month · Fort Myers Shores
62.6% MoM31.1% YoY
$225k$316k$406kJul ’25Aug ’26
$406,450Aug ’26 · 10 sales

Median of closed MLS sales each month over the available window. Months with too few sales are omitted; the range extends automatically as more sales close.

Live community medians from the MLS · see all listings. Indicative, not an appraisal.

Price & status history

Down $37,100 (11.9%) from the original list price.

May 5, 2026Price reducedfrom $295,000$274,900
Mar 21, 2026Listed$312,000

The good, the trade-offs & the location

Pros
  • 2-car garage
Consider
  • Built 1985 — pre-2002 construction may carry older wind codes and higher insurance
  • In a higher-risk flood zone (AE) — flood insurance likely required
Location convenienceModerate
Hospital
9.6 mi
Lehigh Regional Medical Center
Beach
21.8 mi
Fort Myers Beach
Airport
11.1 mi
Page Field (Fort Myers)
Shopping
10.7 mi
Edison Mall (Fort Myers)

Straight-line distances to major SWFL amenities, approximate; actual drive times vary.

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