Homes zoned forCape Coral High School
Canal living with room to spread out
339
Homes for sale
$425,000
Median list price
$396
Avg price / sqft
52
Median days on market
The Cape Coral High School zone sits in the heart of Southwest Florida's canal city, where a sprawling grid of saltwater and freshwater waterways puts boat docks in a lot of backyards. It's a community built for people who want warm-weather living without a condo's walls — single-family homes, pool houses, and direct access to the Gulf for the right waterfront parcel. The vibe is suburban and spread out, which suits families and anyone who wants a little space between neighbors.
For buyers today, the market is active but not frantic: 335 homes are listed with a median around $425,000, and well-priced listings are closing at about 96% of asking. With 123 of those actives sitting on water and 61 under new construction, you have real choice across budgets — you can browse Cape Coral homes for sale or scan the live map to see where the value is. Just know that waterfront and the 55 homes above $1M pull the top of the range well past the median.
Cape Coral High School is an attendance zone in Cape Coral, Florida.
Quick facts
$100,000 – $8.5M price range
1,801 sqft median home
$795/mo median HOA
$4,950/mo median rent
675 sold in 12 months
Living in the Cape Coral High School zone
The Cape Coral High School zone covers a slice of one of Southwest Florida's largest planned communities, a city defined by its vast network of canals. Homes here are overwhelmingly single-family, and the water is central to the identity — many lots back onto freshwater or saltwater canals, with 123 of the 335 current listings classified as waterfront. The feel is suburban and horizontal: wide streets, private yards, and a pace that rewards people who want room rather than density.
This zone suits a broad mix of buyers. Families gravitate here for the space and the detached homes; boaters and water lovers come for the canal access; and seasonal and year-round residents alike appreciate the climate. With 148 of the active listings featuring a private pool, outdoor living is baked into the lifestyle rather than an upgrade. It's a place for people comfortable driving to most of what they need.
What you won't find is a walkable downtown core or high-rise living — this is a car-oriented community built around single-family neighborhoods. That trade-off is the whole point for many buyers: more square footage, a yard, and in many cases a dock, in exchange for the conveniences of a dense urban setting. Use the live map to get a feel for how the canal grid shapes different pockets of the zone.
Schools for homes in the Cape Coral High School zone
The zone is anchored by Cape Coral High School at the secondary level. For the middle grades, families in and around this area commonly reference Diplomat Middle School and Mariner Middle School, which serve parts of the broader Cape Coral community.
Other area high schools in the vicinity include Mariner High School and Ida S. Baker High School, along with North Fort Myers High School across the river. Which school a given home is assigned to depends entirely on its address, not just the general neighborhood.
Lee County school attendance boundaries change from time to time, and the district also runs choice and magnet options that can affect placement. Before you make an offer, confirm the exact assigned schools for a specific address directly with the Lee County school district. Don't rely on a listing's school labels alone — verify in writing.
Homes for sale in the Cape Coral High School zone: prices and housing
The market here centers on a median list price of $425,000 and a median sold price of $420,000 over the past 12 months — a tight gap that tells you asking prices are generally realistic. The average price per square foot is about $396, and the median home measures around 1,810 square feet. List prices span an enormous range, from $100,000 at the entry level all the way to $8,500,000 for trophy waterfront property.
Inventory breaks down into clear segments. Waterfront accounts for 123 of the 335 active listings, pool homes for 148, and gated communities for 84. At the top of the market, 55 homes are priced above $1M, while 61 are new construction — meaningful choice for buyers who want a modern build without competing solely in the resale pool. There are no golf-course or 55+ listings reflected in the current data, so this zone reads as a general-market, family-and-boater community rather than an age-restricted or golf one.
On carrying costs, the median HOA is about $795 per month, but note that many single-family Cape Coral homes carry no HOA at all — that median reflects only the homes that do belong to associations, often the gated or waterfront communities. Median property tax is roughly $4,841 per year. Both figures vary widely by property, so verify the specific HOA dues and tax bill for any home before you commit. You can start comparing active options among Cape Coral homes for sale.
Getting around from the Cape Coral High School zone
Cape Coral is a large, grid-planned city, and most daily driving within the zone stays local — to schools, shopping, and the water. The street layout is logical and wide, built for cars, so getting from one side of a neighborhood to another is generally quick outside of peak times.
The city connects to Fort Myers and the rest of Lee County primarily via the Cape Coral Bridge and the Midpoint Memorial Bridge, both crossing the Caloosahatchee River. If your work or errands are in Fort Myers, those bridges are your main arteries, and they can back up during morning and evening rush hours — worth testing at the times you'd actually drive.
Because the data here doesn't include specific published drive times, plan to drive your own commute before buying. The practical takeaway: this is a community where owning a car is essential and where river crossings shape your daily routine if you work outside the Cape.
Is the Cape Coral High School zone a good fit?
This zone is a strong match if you want a single-family home — ideally with a pool or canal access — in a warm, spread-out, water-oriented community. With 148 pool homes and 123 waterfront listings active, the inventory genuinely supports that lifestyle, and the presence of 61 new-construction homes means you aren't limited to older resale stock. Buyers who value space and water over walkability and nightlife will feel at home.
The market gives you room to negotiate without being soft: sellers average about 96% of asking across a median 54 days on market, and 672 closings in the past year show steady demand. Budget flexibility helps, because the range is enormous — a $420,000 median sits between $100,000 entry homes and 55 listings above $1M, so your experience depends heavily on which segment you shop. Waterfront and new construction carry premiums over standard inland resale.
The honest trade-offs are the car dependence, potential bridge traffic to Fort Myers, and carrying costs that vary sharply by property — some homes have no HOA while others carry dues near the $795 median, and the $4,841 median tax is just a starting point. Confirm the assigned schools, HOA, flood and insurance picture, and taxes for any specific address. If you go in with those details verified, the Cape Coral High School zone offers space, water, and value that are hard to match closer to the coast's denser markets.
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
$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
$4,995,000
161 1ST STREET E, BOCA GRANDE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,548 sqft
$4,975,000
350 GILCHRIST AVENUE, BOCA GRANDE
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,049 sqft
$4,900,000
760 E RAILROAD AVENUE, BOCA GRANDE
3 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,075 sqft
Every active listing inside the Cape Coral High School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Cape Coral High School market
675
Sold, last 12 months
$420,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
51 days
Median time to sell
Cape Coral High School vs Cape Coral
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 16.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Cape Coral High School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Cape Coral High School home
≈ $3,647/mo
$425,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$795/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$4,950/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
218,330
Median age
52
Median income
$79,047
Median home value
$384,491
Beyond the listings
Living in Cape Coral High School
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Appearance oriented
Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Entertainment
Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Food & Drink
Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Straight answers
Cape Coral High School FAQs
Is the Cape Coral High School zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want single-family, often waterfront or pool homes with space to spread out in a warm climate. The canal network is the defining feature, with 123 of the current 335 listings on the water. It leans suburban and family-oriented rather than walkable or urban.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
The median list price is $425,000 and the median sold price over the past year was $420,000, so it's mid-range for Southwest Florida. The ceiling is high — 55 active listings top $1M and the range runs to $8,500,000 — but there's entry-level inventory starting near $100,000 too.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
Expect a median around $420,000–$425,000, with an average of about $396 per square foot on a median home size of 1,810 square feet. Waterfront and pool homes command premiums, while non-waterfront resale sits lower in the range. You can compare options on the live map.
How is the market right now?+
There are 335 active listings and 672 homes sold in the past 12 months, so it's a liquid, active market. Sellers are getting about 96% of asking with a median 54 days on market, which means fair deals without a bidding frenzy. Pricing a home right still matters.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $795/month, though many single-family Cape Coral homes carry no HOA at all — that figure reflects the communities that do. Median property tax is about $4,841 per year. Always confirm the specific HOA and tax figures for any address you're serious about.
What are the schools near this zone?+
Beyond Cape Coral High School, families here reference Diplomat Middle School and Mariner Middle School for the middle grades, plus other area high schools like Mariner and Ida S. Baker. Because Lee County boundaries shift, confirm the exact assigned schools for a specific address with the district before you buy.
What's the commute like?+
Cape Coral is a large, grid-planned community connected to Fort Myers by the Cape Coral and Midpoint bridges across the Caloosahatchee River. Most daily driving stays within the Cape, and major north-south arterials make getting around straightforward. Factor in bridge traffic during peak hours if you commute to Fort Myers.
Is there new construction available?+
Yes — 61 of the active listings are new construction, so buyers who want a modern, never-lived-in home have genuine options. New builds appear alongside resale inventory across price points. Browse current Cape Coral homes for sale to see what's available now.
Keep exploring
Other Cape Coral school zones
Homes matched to the official attendance boundary — school zoning changes; always verify with the district. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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