Originally built as a fort by the military during the Seminole Wars, Fort Myers is located in southwestern Florida on the Caloosahatchee River and the Gulf of Mexico. Referred to as "the City of Palms" it is known for the royal palm trees that line historic McGregor Boulevard. Fort Myers combines the best of the old and the new, from old Florida architecture to the latest housing designs. Recently, the city has undertaken a massive redevelopment.
Even though higher-end Fort Myers homes for sale have slowed down from the previous year, sales of homes in the moderate range have continued to grow. And Fort Myers continues to be a popular relocation destination.
Fort Myers homes for sale on the water include beachfront, bay front, and canal front condos and single-family homes. The upscale, subdivision communities of Gulf Harbor, Bayshore Parks, Jonathan Harbor and St. Charles Harbor offer waterfront living that's priced from $250,000 to $4 million.
The neighborhoods of Edgewood, Woodward Grove, Valencia Terrace, Riverside Park and Alabama Groves present historic developments with a modern appeal and price tags to suit a rangeof needs. Fort Myers homes for sale in these historic areas can be found for $77,000 and well over $7 million.
Condos are becoming increasingly popular in Fort Myers. Newer condo communities such as Waterside, Casa Marina and Captain's Bay offer units priced from $125,000 to $300,000.
Buyers seeking a country club setting will find condos, villas and single-family Fort Myers homes for sales in such new communities as Avalon Bay, Gateway, Grandezza and Park Crest at the Lakes.
For more information on Fort Myers and Fort Myers homes for sale, visit:
The city of Fort Myers official site at http://www.cityftmyers.com/
Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce at http://www.fortmyers.org