Homes zoned for
Challenger Middle School
Canal-side living in northwest Cape Coral
318
Homes for sale
$422,000
Median list price
$327
Avg price / sqft
49
Median days on market
The Challenger Middle School zone sits in Cape Coral's canal-laced northwest, where waterfront and pool homes define the everyday routine and the pace stays relaxed. It's a family-oriented pocket of the city — of the 521 active listings here, 173 are waterfront and 154 have pools, so morning coffee on the lanai and afternoons on the boat are within reach for a lot of buyers. Households drawn to this area often weigh nearby zones like Diplomat Middle School and Caloosa Middle School, with older students feeding toward Mariner High School.
For a buyer today, the market reads as active but negotiable. The median list price is $449,900 while homes actually sold over the past year came in at a median of $410,000, and sellers are netting about 96% of asking — meaning there's room to make a smart offer. With 850 homes sold in the last 12 months and a median of 57 days on market, you have time to be selective. Start with the full picture of Cape Coral homes for sale or scan the live map to see where the value sits.
Challenger Middle School is an attendance zone in Cape Coral, Florida.
Quick facts
$73,000 – $17M price range
1,763 sqft median home
$797/mo median HOA
$4,550/mo median rent
665 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$1,100,000
320 GULF BOULEVARD UNIT 1A, BOCA GRANDE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,098 sqft
$349,000
1306 SE 21ST LANE, CAPE CORAL
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,765 sqft
$5,600,000
585 BUTTONWOOD BAY DRIVE, BOCA GRANDE
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,714 sqft
$4,250,000
2755 CUSSELL DRIVE, ST JAMES CITY
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,810 sqft
$2,495,000
362 BAILY STREET, BOCA GRANDE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,361 sqft
$2,125,000
700 S HARBOR DRIVE, BOCA GRANDE
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,924 sqft
$2,100,000
4408 SW 28TH PLACE, CAPE CORAL
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,943 sqft
$2,100,000
420 GULF BOULEVARD UNIT 9, BOCA GRANDE
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,276 sqft
$1,997,000
2709 NW 41ST AVENUE, CAPE CORAL
5 bd · 6 ba · 4,635 sqft
$1,649,900
1729 NW 41ST AVENUE, CAPE CORAL
2 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,138 sqft
$1,200,000
3619 SE 16TH PLACE, CAPE CORAL
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,096 sqft
$1,150,000
1150 ROMANO KEY CIRCLE, PUNTA GORDA
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,583 sqft
Every active listing inside the Challenger Middle School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Challenger Middle School market
665
Sold, last 12 months
$409,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
53 days
Median time to sell
Challenger Middle School vs Cape Coral
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 14.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Challenger Middle School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Challenger Middle School home
≈ $3,627/mo
$422,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$797/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$4,550/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 Challenger Middle 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
Challenger Middle School FAQs
Is the Challenger Middle School area a good place to live?+
It's a solid fit for families and water lovers, with 173 waterfront and 154 pool homes among the 521 active listings. The northwest Cape Coral setting delivers canal access and a laid-back pace, and older students typically feed toward Mariner High School.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's mid-range for Cape Coral, with a median list price of $449,900 and homes selling at a median of $410,000 over the past year. Prices run the full spectrum, from around $75,000 up to $16.85 million, so there's genuine variety depending on whether you want a canal-front estate or an entry-level home.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
Expect around $332 per square foot with a median home size of about 1,784 square feet, and 53 active listings priced above $1 million for the luxury end. You can compare where the value lands using the live map.
How is the market right now?+
Active but favorable to buyers — 850 homes sold in the last 12 months, with a median 57 days on market and sellers getting about 96% of asking. That combination gives you time to shop and leverage to negotiate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $785/month, though many single-family and canal homes in Cape Coral carry little or no HOA, so it varies widely by community. Median property tax is roughly $4,841 per year, and median rent sits at $4,200/month if you're weighing renting against buying.
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