Fall is here. The northern snow is right around the corner and so is the population swell here in SWFL. We are in the midst of change and in a market where strategy matters more than ever. Sound strategies come from experience, and with the many talented people in their own right who read this blog every month, it is clearly understood that wisdom comes from practice.
Let's look at how our local markets are performing and exactly how these categories tie together to tell the story of September 2026. (Note: All percentage changes compare September 2026 to September 2025).
MEDIAN SALES PRICE
Overall Naples Market – $575,000 | +4.5%
34120 – $565,000 | +6.4%
34103 – $1,012,500 | -36.3%
Golden Gate Estates – $560,000 | 0.0%
Median Sales Price | Naples September 2026 Housing Market Update
If you recall my July 2025 Housing Market Update from about 14 months ago, we were looking at a market that was just catching its breath and preparing for a massive run. Fast forward to today, and the Overall Naples market has built a rock-solid foundation, posting a healthy 4.5% gain year-over-year. Zip code 34120 continues to be a powerhouse with a 6.4% increase. While the luxury coastal hub of 34103 shows a drop, remember that in high-end zip codes, a handful of traditional single-family home closings versus ultra-luxury beachfront estates will drastically swing that median number in any given 30-day window. Values are holding.
TOTAL INVENTORY
Overall Naples Market – 4,242 | -17.3%
34120 – 499 | -9.8%
34103 – 273 | -22.9%
Golden Gate Estates – 357 | -11.0%
Inventory | Naples September 2026 Housing Market Update
Inventory is the absolute heartbeat of market velocity, and right now, the supply of homes is shrinking. Overall inventory has tightened by 17.3%, and coastal inventory in 34103 is down nearly 23%. In fact, this has been the trend, probably more than expected during the Naples area "off season".
When inventory leans out like this, finding property with space and freedom becomes incredibly rare. The Unicorn of Naples: New, 1/2 Acre, No HOA is my spectacular new-build listing at 712 Pine Vale Ct. Located just 20 minutes from the pristine Naples beaches, this stunning new construction sits on a sprawling .5-acre lot with absolutely zero HOA rules. In today's constrained market, finding that much land, brand new, with that level of freedom is a true unicorn. Contact me directly for a private walkthrough before it gets scooped up. Because it will.
PENDING SALES
Overall Naples Market – 575 | -5.1%
34120 – 86 | +10.3%
34103 – 23 | -11.5%
Golden Gate Estates – 57 | -9.5%
Pending Sales | Naples September 2026 Housing Market Update
Let’s put this slight 5.1% dip in overall pending sales into proper perspective. We just came off an absolutely historic hot streak. From the summer of 2025 all the way through August 2026, Pending and Total Sales for the Overall Naples market posted an uninterrupted streak of positive year-over-year growth—often in the double digits! ! That was over a year straight of buyers confidently putting properties under contract. We were bound to take a slight breather in September, but the demand in 34120 remains incredibly robust, with pending contracts still jumping over 10%!
TOTAL SALES
34120 – 79 | +1.3%
34103 – 28 | +21.7%
Golden Gate Estates – 53 | -13.1%
Total Sales | Naples September 2026 Housing Market Update
Closed sales are the ultimate finish line, and overall, Naples remains in the green, up 2.5%. Look at 34103—closings surged an incredible 21.7%! When homes in prime locations are priced correctly, buyers are not hesitating.
And while closings in Golden Gate Estates dipped slightly this month, the long-term appeal there is undeniable. As noted in Golden Gate Estates of Mind, there is a very specific, growing demographic of buyers flocking to the Estates because they want acreage, privacy, and luxury without sacrificing proximity to town.
DAYS ON MARKET
Overall Naples Market – 70 | -18.6%
34120 – 53 | -5.4%
34103 – 113 | -0.9%
Golden Gate Estates – 44 | +15.8%
Days on Market | Naples September 2026 Housing Market Update
Here is where all the data beautifully ties together. Because our Total Inventory has dropped so sharply (-17.3%), the buyers driving our steady Total Sales are forced to act faster. As a result, our Days on Market has plummeted. Homes in the Overall Naples Market are selling nearly 19% faster than they did a year ago, averaging just 70 days. Golden Gate Estates remains our fastest-moving sector at an incredible 44 days.
But there is a catch, and it's a big one for sellers: You must price your home right from day one.
Because buyers are navigating current affordability and interest rates, they are remarkably wise to overpricing. The Critical First Date addresses this exact psychology. Your home’s debut to the market is a critical first impression. Overpricing doesn't leave "room to negotiate"—it just gets you ghosted. It causes longer days on market, the listing gets stale, and buyers scroll right past it. Price it accurately, and the shrinking inventory will do the heavy lifting to get your home sold quickly and for top dollar.
Real estate is a relationship business. I don't just want to sell you a house; I want to help you build a life here in Southwest Florida. That’s why I operate under what I call The Ministry of Real Estate—because it will always be People Over Profit.
If you are thinking about making a move, or if you want to know how these specific numbers impact your home's equity, let's talk strategy.
Naples Housing Market | Josh Amolsch ~ REALTOR®
Contact me directly at 239-302-8475 or [email protected] to schedule a private walkthrough of 712 Pine Vale Ct or to discuss your real estate goals!
Josh Amolsch
REALTOR® | SRS
Premiere Plus Realty, Co. | #SL3522310
1100 5th Ave S #101B, Naples, FL 34102
239.302.8475 | [email protected] | joshamolsch.com
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Josh Amolsch Naples REALTOR
Naples Seller's Agent | REALTOR®
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