September Housing Activity Shows Naples Area Real Estate Market Is Finding Its Balance

Three statistics in the September 2026 Market Report tell a familiar story about the Naples area housing market: buyers are still buying, sellers are still listing, and excess inventory that built up in 2025 is steadily being absorbed. According to the September 2026 Monthly Market Report from the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and sales throughout Collier County (excluding Marco Island), those three statistics are: overall closed sales increased 2.5 percent to 623 closed sales from 608 closed sales in September 2025; new listings increased 4.8 percent to 1,073 new listings from 1,024 new listings in September 2025; and inventory decreased 17.3 percent to 4,240 properties from 5,128 properties in September 2025. The lure of the Naples lifestyle, especially in the luxury market, is not losing its momentum.

The overall median closed price increased 4.5 percent to $575,000 from $550,000 in September 2025. At the same time, mortgage rates sit well above where they were last September, which is making buyers more deliberate today, according to broker analysts reviewing the September report.

Timing is Everything

There were 1,073 new listings in September, a 35 percent increase compared to August’s 792 new listings, which helped the overall inventory increase 3.6 percent from August (4,093) to September (4,240). With more homes priced right to sell on the market, this is good news for buyers.

According to the September report, there were 5.5 months of inventory available, a 29.5 percent decrease from 7.8 months of inventory in September 2025 but up from 5.4 months in August. With inventory and closed sales nearly flat since August, September’s months of inventory reflects a market that is holding its footing.

Average days on market also stayed where it was in August, at 99 days, which Hughes noted is better than pre-pandemic norms.

New Construction Pinch

New construction sales in Southwest Florida are underperforming compared to last year.

The NABOR® September 2026 Market Report provides comparisons of single-family home and condominium sales (via the Southwest Florida MLS), price ranges, and geographic segmentation and includes an overall market summary. NABOR® sales statistics are presented in chart format, including these overall (single-family and condominium) findings for 2026:

Even though new listings are on the rise again, year to date they are down 8 percent, which may be a sign that many sellers are choosing their moment carefully.

Local real estate brokers looking over the September report see many reasons for confidence.

The bottom line from September’s report: Naples is not a runaway market, and it is not a stalled one. Sales are up, supply is down, and prices are holding. With winter approaching, well-priced homes are the ones getting the attention.

If you are considering buying or selling your home, look to a Naples REALTOR® who can provide an accurate market comparison and give you expert advice on how to capitalize on today’s market conditions. A REALTOR® can ensure your next purchase or sale in the Naples area is a success. Search for your dream home and find a Naples REALTOR® on NaplesArea.com.