Homes zoned forCaloosa Elementary School
Family-friendly canals and newer homes in north Cape Coral
337
Homes for sale
$399,000
Median list price
$264
Avg price / sqft
54
Median days on market
The Caloosa Elementary zone sits in the growing north end of Cape Coral, where a grid of freshwater and Gulf-access canals threads through established neighborhoods and still-filling-in streets. It's a practical, family-first pocket — pool homes, waterfront lots, and a steady stream of new construction all share the same ZIP, which gives buyers real range without leaving the area. Nearby you'll find Mariner Middle School and Mariner High School, plus Ida S. Baker High School serving the wider community.
For a buyer today, the numbers tell a clear story: 333 active listings and a median list price of $399,000, with homes selling in about 55 days and sellers collecting roughly 96% of asking. That's a market with inventory to negotiate on but priced realistically. Browse current Cape Coral homes for sale or open the live map to see exactly where listings fall across the canal network.
Caloosa Elementary School is an attendance zone in Cape Coral, Florida.
Quick facts
$93,000 – $6.8M price range
1,757 sqft median home
$700/mo median HOA
$4,450/mo median rent
670 sold in 12 months
Living in the Caloosa Elementary zone
The Caloosa Elementary zone covers part of the fast-growing north end of Cape Coral, a city defined by its sprawling grid of canals. Here you'll find a mix of established waterfront streets and newer neighborhoods still being built out, which gives the area a work-in-progress energy alongside pockets of mature landscaping. It's quieter and more residential than the south Cape's downtown corridor, and the pace suits families and anyone who wants space over nightlife.
The lifestyle is built around the water and the outdoors. Of the 333 active listings, 106 are waterfront and 136 include a private pool — so a day that ends with a swim or a boat on a Gulf-access canal isn't the exception, it's the expectation. There are also 89 gated listings for buyers who prefer a managed community over a standalone canal home.
This is a good fit for growing households, remote workers who want room to spread out, and second-home buyers drawn to the water. It's less ideal for someone who wants to walk to restaurants and shops, since Cape Coral is a car-first city and the north end is still developing its commercial base. Open the live map to see how the listings cluster along the canal system.
Schools for homes in the Caloosa Elementary zone
The zone takes its name from Caloosa Elementary School, the assigned elementary anchor for families in this part of north Cape Coral. Elementary assignment is the clearest reason many buyers focus their search here, so confirming it for a specific address is worth the effort.
For older students, the surrounding community connects to middle and high schools serving the north Cape and the broader city. Those include Diplomat Middle School and Mariner Middle School at the middle level, and high schools such as Mariner High School, Ida S. Baker High School, and North Fort Myers High School. Which school a given home feeds into depends on its exact location.
School attendance boundaries in Lee County change from year to year as the district manages growth. Before you make an offer based on a particular school, verify the current assignment for that address directly with the Lee County school district — don't rely on a listing description or a map alone.
Homes for sale in the Caloosa Elementary zone: prices and housing
The median list price in the zone is $399,000, spanning a wide range from $93,000 at the low end to $6,800,000 for top-tier waterfront. Active listings average about $263 per square foot, and the median home measures roughly 1,777 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 667 homes changed hands at a median sold price of $380,000, with sellers collecting about 96% of their asking price on average.
The housing stock breaks into clear segments. Waterfront accounts for 106 active listings and pool homes for 136, while gated communities make up 89. At the upper end, 25 listings are priced above $1 million — almost always homes on prime Gulf-access water. There are no golf or 55+ communities in the current data for this zone.
New construction is a real part of the mix, with 56 active listings. That matters for budgeting: HOA costs vary widely, and while the median HOA reads around $717 per month, that figure reflects condos and gated communities — many standalone canal homes carry no HOA. Median property tax is about $4,581 per year, so factor both into your monthly math before committing.
Getting around from the Caloosa Elementary zone
The zone sits in the north section of Cape Coral, where the street grid connects to the city's main arteries. Del Prado Boulevard runs north-south and is the spine most residents use to reach the rest of the Cape, while Pine Island Road handles east-west traffic toward Fort Myers and out to Pine Island.
Cape Coral is a car-dependent city, and the north end especially rewards having a vehicle for every driver in the household. Most daily needs — groceries, schools, services — are reachable within the Cape, but commuters heading to jobs in Fort Myers cross the Caloosahatchee River via the bridges to the south and east, which can back up at peak hours.
Because the zone is large and still developing, your actual drive times depend heavily on where in the area you buy. Test your commute at rush hour and on a weekday morning before you decide — a few streets can make a real difference on this side of the city.
Is the Caloosa Elementary zone a good fit?
If you want Florida waterfront or pool living at a moderate price, this zone deserves a hard look. The median around $399,000, combined with 106 waterfront and 136 pool listings, means the signature Cape Coral lifestyle is genuinely attainable here rather than reserved for luxury buyers. The 56 new-construction listings add the option of a never-lived-in home with current code and a warranty.
The trade-offs are honest ones. This is a car-first, still-developing part of the city, so you won't find walkable dining or a dense town center, and commutes across the river can be slow at peak times. HOA costs vary sharply depending on whether you choose a gated community or a standalone canal home, so read the fine print.
The market itself favors a patient buyer: 333 active listings, a 55-day median time on market, and sellers accepting about 96% of asking all point to room for negotiation. If a family-friendly waterfront neighborhood with real inventory and a clear elementary anchor fits your plan, start with Cape Coral homes for sale and narrow from there.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$1,150,000
3223 NW 14TH STREET, CAPE CORAL
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,086 sqft
$599,000
4938 TRITON COURT W, CAPE CORAL
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,462 sqft
$575,000
3422 SW 14TH PLACE, CAPE CORAL
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,742 sqft
$548,900
425 PINECREST COURT, CAPE CORAL
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,433 sqft
$520,000
4603 SE 1ST AVENUE, CAPE CORAL
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft
$369,999
1705 NW 11TH COURT, CAPE CORAL
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,418 sqft
$325,000
2090 BIG PASS LANE UNIT B, PUNTA GORDA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,246 sqft
$239,900
3365 DANDOLO CIRCLE, CAPE CORAL
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,744 sqft
$123,900
1100 PONDELLA ROAD UNIT 916, CAPE CORAL
2 bd · 2 ba · 962 sqft
$120,000
1100 PONDELLA ROAD UNIT 801, CAPE CORAL
2 bd · 2 ba · 962 sqft
$2,599,000
5205 SUNSET COURT, CAPE CORAL
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,484 sqft
$1,695,000
2622 SW 29TH PLACE, CAPE CORAL
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,881 sqft
Every active listing inside the Caloosa Elementary School attendance boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Caloosa Elementary School market
670
Sold, last 12 months
$380,575
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
50 days
Median time to sell
Caloosa Elementary School vs Cape Coral
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 9.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Caloosa Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Caloosa Elementary School home
≈ $3,395/mo
$399,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$700/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$4,450/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
254,880
Median age
52
Median income
$73,829
Median home value
$322,373
Beyond the listings
Living in Caloosa Elementary School
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Straight answers
Caloosa Elementary School FAQs
Is the Caloosa Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It suits families and anyone who wants Florida waterfront living without the premium of the south Cape or coastal barrier islands. The area blends established canal neighborhoods with newer streets, and many homes carry pools and Gulf-access canals. You can scan the full picture on the live map.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
The median list price is $399,000, which is moderate for waterfront-rich Cape Coral. The range is wide — from $93,000 up to $6.8 million — so budgets from entry-level to luxury all have options. The 25 active listings above $1 million sit at the top end, mostly on prime water.
What do homes cost in the Caloosa Elementary zone?+
Active listings run at about $263 per square foot with a median home size of 1,777 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 667 homes sold at a median price of $380,000. That gap between the $399,000 list median and $380,000 sold median is normal and signals room to negotiate.
How is the market right now?+
There are 333 active listings and homes are taking a median of 55 days to sell, with sellers getting about 96% of asking. That's a balanced-to-buyer-friendly market where patience and a reasonable offer go a long way. The 667 sales over the past year show steady, healthy demand across Cape Coral homes for sale.
What are HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The median HOA runs about $717 per month, though that figure is driven by the gated and condo communities — many single-family canal homes carry no HOA at all. Median property tax is around $4,581 per year. Always confirm the specific dues and millage for any address before you write an offer.
What schools serve this area?+
Beyond Caloosa Elementary, the surrounding community feeds middle and high schools including Diplomat Middle School, Mariner Middle School, and high schools like Mariner High School and Ida S. Baker High School. Boundaries shift, so confirm the exact assignment for any specific address with the Lee County school district.
What's the commute like?+
The zone sits in north Cape Coral, with Del Prado Boulevard and Pine Island Road serving as the main north-south and east-west arteries toward Fort Myers and the bridges. Most daily errands stay within the Cape, while commuters cross the river for jobs in Fort Myers. Drive times vary by where in the zone you land, so test your route during rush hour.
Is there new construction available?+
Yes — 56 of the 333 active listings are new construction, a meaningful share for a Cape Coral zone. Builders are still filling in the north end, so you can often choose between a finished spec home and a lot-plus-build. New homes command a premium over resale but come with warranties and current code.
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