Homes zoned forGulf Elementary School
Canal-side living in central Cape Coral
295
Homes for sale
$419,900
Median list price
$277
Avg price / sqft
54
Median days on market
The Gulf Elementary School zone sits in the heart of Cape Coral, where saltwater and freshwater canals thread between tidy residential streets and the Gulf is never far from mind. With 101 of the 289 active listings on the water and 133 with pools, this is a corner of Lee County built around the Florida outdoor life — dock your boat, swim year-round, and keep the garage door open. It suits boaters, families, and anyone who wants single-family space without trading away proximity to schools and shopping. Explore Cape Coral homes for sale to get a feel for the range.
For a buyer today, the market reads as steady rather than frantic. The median list price is $419,900, homes typically sell in about 55 days, and sellers are collecting roughly 96% of asking — a sign of real negotiation without a collapse. With 55 new-construction listings and 25 homes above $1M, there's room at both the attainable and the luxury end, and you can watch it all move on the live map.
Gulf Elementary School is an attendance zone in Cape Coral, Florida.
Quick facts
$100,000 – $6.8M price range
1,788 sqft median home
$795/mo median HOA
$4,650/mo median rent
610 sold in 12 months
Living in the Gulf Elementary zone
The Gulf Elementary School zone occupies a central stretch of Cape Coral, the Lee County city known nationwide for its sprawling network of saltwater and freshwater canals. Life here is organized around water and the outdoors: with 101 of the 289 active listings sitting waterfront and 133 offering pools, the housing stock itself tells you how residents spend their time. This is a place for boaters, swimmers, and anyone who wants single-family breathing room within reach of the city's shopping and services.
The zone suits a broad range of buyers. Families are drawn by the combination of elementary assignment and nearby middle and high schools, while boaters chase canal frontage and private docks. There are no golf-community or 55+ listings currently active in this zone, so it skews toward general residential and family-oriented living rather than niche lifestyle enclaves.
Because Cape Coral developed as a grid of residential streets rather than a single dense downtown, neighborhoods here feel suburban and spread out. That means more lot space and privacy, and a car-first daily rhythm. You can get a feel for the full spread of Cape Coral homes for sale before narrowing to this specific zone.
Schools for homes in the Gulf Elementary zone
The anchor of this attendance zone is Gulf Elementary School, which gives the area its name. For older students, the nearby middle and high schools families in this part of Cape Coral commonly consider include Diplomat Middle School, Mariner Middle School, and Caloosa Middle School at the middle-school level.
At the high-school level, area options include Mariner High School and North Fort Myers High School. These are the schools that serve the broader surrounding community; the specific assignment for any given address depends on where exactly the home sits within the district's boundaries.
School attendance lines in Lee County are redrawn periodically as enrollment shifts and new schools open. Before you make an offer on a home you're buying partly for its school assignment, confirm the current zone for that exact address directly with the Lee County School District rather than relying on a listing or a map.
Homes for sale in the Gulf Elementary zone: prices and housing
There are 289 active listings in the zone, with a median list price of $419,900 and a range that runs from $100,000 all the way to $6,800,000. The average price per square foot is about $276, and the median home measures around 1,804 square feet. Over the past 12 months, 607 homes sold at a median price of $390,000, and sellers collected roughly 96% of their asking price — a market that gives buyers real negotiating room without the pressure of a frenzy.
The inventory breaks into clear segments. Waterfront accounts for 101 active listings and pools for 133, underscoring the outdoor focus here. There are 77 gated listings and a luxury tier of 25 homes priced above $1M, while 55 listings are new construction — a solid share for buyers who prefer a modern build over resale.
On carrying costs, the median HOA is about $797 per month, though that figure is weighted by gated and condo communities; many single-family Cape Coral homes carry no HOA at all, so always verify the dues for a specific property. The median property tax comes in near $4,704 per year. Median rent sits around $4,700 per month, useful context if you're weighing an investment purchase.
Getting around from the Gulf Elementary zone
This zone sits in central Cape Coral, so daily life runs on the city's grid of surface roads. Errands, groceries, and schools tend to stay close by, and the suburban layout means driving is the default for nearly every trip. There isn't meaningful walkability to commercial centers from most of these neighborhoods.
Cape Coral connects to Fort Myers and the rest of Lee County via its bridges across the Caloosahatchee River, which is the key consideration for anyone commuting east toward Fort Myers for work. Plan your route around those crossings, since they shape rush-hour timing more than any single road inside the city.
Because exact drive times vary widely depending on which part of this large zone a home sits in, map your own commute from the specific address you're considering. That's the only reliable way to know what your daily drive will actually look like.
Is the Gulf Elementary zone a good fit?
If your priorities are canal access, a pool, and single-family space in a central Cape Coral location, this zone lines up well. The inventory is genuinely built for that lifestyle — 101 waterfront and 133 pool listings is not a coincidence — and the price range from $100,000 to $6,800,000 means there's an entry point for very different budgets. New construction at 55 listings adds flexibility for buyers who want a turnkey modern home.
The trade-offs are honest ones. This is a car-dependent, spread-out community rather than a walkable district, and commuters bound for Fort Myers should factor in the river bridges. HOA costs vary dramatically by community, so the $797 median shouldn't be applied to every home — plenty of single-family properties here have no association at all.
For a buyer today, the market dynamics are favorable: a 55-day median time on market and sellers getting about 96% of asking mean you can negotiate from a position of some strength. Pair that with a clear-eyed check on the school assignment and carrying costs for your specific address, and this zone rewards buyers who do their homework. Start by watching inventory on the live map.
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
$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
$1,200,000
3611 SE 17TH AVENUE, CAPE CORAL
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,992 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Gulf Elementary School market
610
Sold, last 12 months
$390,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
49 days
Median time to sell
Gulf Elementary School vs Cape Coral
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 15.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Gulf Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Gulf Elementary School home
≈ $3,609/mo
$419,900 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
$4,650/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
208,889
Median age
51
Median income
$78,232
Median home value
$364,457
Beyond the listings
Living in Gulf Elementary School
Lifestyles
Top 25% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
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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.
Appearance oriented
Trend Trackers
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Attitudes
Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
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.
Appearance oriented
Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Straight answers
Gulf Elementary School FAQs
Is the Gulf Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's a strong fit if you want Cape Coral's canal-and-pool lifestyle with the convenience of central location. With 101 waterfront and 133 pool homes among the active listings, the inventory leans toward outdoor Florida living. Families and boaters tend to land here for exactly that reason.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's mid-range for the area, with a median list price of $419,900 and listings spanning $100,000 up to $6,800,000. The average price per square foot runs about $276 on a median home size of 1,804 sqft. There's genuine choice at both the attainable and the high end.
What do homes cost in the Gulf Elementary zone?+
Over the last 12 months, 607 homes sold at a median price of $390,000, while current listings carry a $419,900 median. The gap between sold and list is normal and reflects negotiation. You can track current pricing on Cape Coral homes for sale.
How is the market right now?+
It's balanced and moving at a measured pace. The median days on market is 55, and sellers are getting about 96% of asking on average across 607 sales in the past year. That combination gives buyers room to negotiate without a bidding-war environment.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $797/month, though many single-family homes in Cape Coral carry no HOA at all, so this figure is pulled up by gated and condo communities. Median property tax is around $4,704 per year. Always confirm the specific fees for any home before you write an offer.
What schools serve this zone?+
The elementary assignment here is Gulf Elementary School, and nearby middle and high options in the area include Diplomat Middle School, Mariner Middle School, and Mariner High School. School boundaries change, so confirm the assigned schools for a specific address directly with Lee County Schools.
What's the commute and getting around like?+
This zone sits in central Cape Coral, so you're relying on the city's grid of surface roads and the bridges connecting to Fort Myers. Day-to-day errands stay close, and the layout favors driving. Confirm your specific commute by mapping it from the exact address you're considering.
Is there new construction available?+
Yes — 55 of the 289 active listings are new construction, a meaningful share for buyers who want a modern build. That's alongside plenty of resale inventory, including 77 gated and 101 waterfront options. Browse current builds on the live map.
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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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