Florida county guide
Lee County real estate: closing costs, taxes and market data
What it costs to buy and sell a home in Lee County, Florida, with the state's own formulas and the latest market figures.
Market snapshot
Lee County had a median sale price of $354,207 for all home types in September 2026, down 2.8% from a year earlier, based on Redfin data. Homes sold after an average of 72 days on the market, compared with 89 days a year before. There were 1,545 home sales in September 2026, up from 1,506 in September 2025.
Main cities: Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, Lehigh Acres
Closing costs at common prices
| Sale price | Deed doc stamps | Owner's title policy | Note doc stamps + intangible tax (80% loan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,750 | $1,325 | $1,100 |
| $355,000 | $2,485 | $1,850 | $1,562 |
| $500,000 | $3,500 | $2,575 | $2,200 |
| $750,000 | $5,250 | $3,825 | $3,300 |
Deed doc stamps are $0.70 per $100 of the price and are normally paid by the seller. In Lee County the seller customarily pays the owner's title policy, at Florida's promulgated rate. Buyers with a loan also pay $0.35 per $100 on the note and 0.2% intangible tax. Property tax uses the county's typical millage less the $50,000 homestead exemption, so it's an estimate; check the property appraiser for any parcel.
Flood risk
Much of coastal Lee County, including Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel and Cape Coral, lies in FEMA special flood hazard areas, so buyers should check the FEMA flood zone and get flood insurance quotes before closing.
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Questions agents and buyers ask
- How much are doc stamps in Lee County?
- On a $354,207 sale, deed doc stamps are about $2,480 ($0.70 per $100 of the price). The seller normally pays them.
- Who pays for title insurance in Lee County?
- By custom the seller pays for the owner's title policy. At $354,207 it's about $1,850 at Florida's promulgated rate; the contract can say otherwise.
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Sources
- Lee County, FL Housing Market: House Prices & Trends (Redfin)
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Lee County, Florida
Market figures researched November 3, 2026.