How have prices changed in Meadows of Estero, Estero, Florida over the past year?

Prices in Meadows of Estero, Estero, Florida fell 4.5 over the past year. The neighborhood still prices in line with the city median and about 10% above the state median, with a gross yield of 5.7 and a Red Flag score of 67.

How does Meadows of Estero, Estero, Florida compare with Estero and Florida?

Meadows of Estero, Estero, Florida is priced in line with the city median and about 10% above the state median. It has a gross yield of 5.7, walkability of 11, education in the 54th percentile, and a Red Flag score of 67.

What is the walkability score in Meadows of Estero, Estero, Florida?

Meadows of Estero, Estero, Florida has walkability of 11. That sits alongside a gross yield of 5.7, prices in line with the city median and about 10% above the state median, a Red Flag score of 67, and education in the 54th percentile.

Neighborhood

Meadows of Estero

Estero, Florida US

Meadows of Estero, Estero, Florida has an investment profile centered on a gross yield of 5.7, with prices in line with the city median and about 10% above the state median, while values fell 4.5 over the past year. The Red Flag score of 67 indicates moderate risk. Walkability is 11, and education is in the 54th percentile.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

2.36 mi²

ZIP Code

33928

County

Lee County

State

Florida

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5EPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$519,846

YoY-4.5%

Gross Rental Yield

5.7%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

67 / 100

Walkability Score

Minimal

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

54 / 100

Fair · better than 54% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Meadows of Estero Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Meadows of Estero, Estero.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$519,846	-4.5%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$256/sqft	+1.4%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,482/mo	-0.5%
Gross Rental Yield	5.7%	—
Liquidity Score	66 / 100	High
Homes Sold (Period)	415	+93.0%

Is Meadows of Estero Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Florida crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

67 / 100

High Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Flood100Very High

Wildfire100Very High

Hurricane100Very High

Tornado40Moderate

Heat40Moderate

Earthquake20Low

Strong Wind20Low

Hail20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Florida averaged 16.9 crimes and 2.7 violent per 1,000 residents (-4.5% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Above-average gross rental yield at 5.7%

Liquid resale market — liquidity 66/100

Active transaction volume — 415 homes sold last period

Flood risk is Very High (100/100)

Wildfire risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Meadows of Estero's live DistrictScore metrics.

Meadows of Estero Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Florida-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

4.8 µg/m³ Meets WHO guideline+33.3% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Meadows of Estero centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 14% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Florida Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	16.9	2.7	-4.5%
2023	18.0	2.9	-2.3%
2022	19.0	2.9	+4.4%
2021	18.6	3.4	-13.5%
2020	21.5	3.8	-13.7%
2019	25.2	3.8	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Meadows of Estero inherits the Florida figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Meadows of Estero

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Industrial odor1 nearbyHigh

Point-source screening near Meadows of Estero: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in Meadows of Estero

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

11

Minimal

Walkability Score

1

Grocery

5

Dining

0

Schools

0

Universities

1

Hospitals

1

Pharmacies

2

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Meadows of Estero's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Meadows of Estero vs Estero vs Florida

How Meadows of Estero benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Meadows of Estero, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Estero neighborhoods and about 10% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 5.7%, against 5.7% for Estero neighborhoods and 6.2% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 4.5%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Estero neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Meadows of Estero	$256/sqft	5.7%	66
Estero	$256/sqft	5.7%	66
Florida	$232/sqft	6.2%	36

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Florida tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~0.76% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

No state income tax — rental income is not taxed at the state level.

State Capital Gains

No state capital gains tax.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: documentary stamp $0.70 per $100 ($0.60 in Miami-Dade).

Assessment Cap

Save Our Homes caps homestead assessment growth at 3%/CPI; reassessed to market value on sale.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents8

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

Homestead Exemption

Homestead: up to $50,000 off taxable value, plus unlimited protection from most creditors.

Senior & Veteran Exemptions

Extra $50,000 senior exemption plus property-tax discounts for veterans.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)6

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

Foreign Ownership Restrictions

SB 264 restricts buyers from 7 countries of concern (incl. China) from residential property near sensitive sites. Verify first.

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FIRPTA, ITIN & Florida property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Meadows of Estero Real Estate FAQ

Meadows of Estero, Estero, Florida offers a gross yield of 5.7 with prices in line with the city median and about 10% above the state median. Values fell 4.5 over the past year, and the Red Flag score is 67, so the numbers point to income with moderate risk.

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