Homes zoned forIda S. Baker High School
Waterfront living inside a sought-after Cape Coral zone
385
Homes for sale
$419,000
Median list price
$370
Avg price / sqft
52
Median days on market
The Ida S. Baker High School attendance zone sits in the canal-laced corridors of Southwest Florida, where boating access and backyard pools shape daily life as much as the school itself. It's a stretch that draws families who want room to spread out, water-minded buyers chasing a dock, and anyone who likes being close to the Gulf side of Lee County. The mix skews toward single-family homes with pools and gated pockets, so you'll find a lot of options depending on whether you prize waterfront views or a lock-and-leave setup.
Right now there are 375 active listings in the zone with a median list price of $419,000, and homes are moving in a median of 54 days — a market with real choice but not a lot of panic. Over the last year 730 homes sold at a median of $400,000, with sellers collecting about 96% of asking, so sharp pricing still gets deals done. Buyers comparing this area with nearby North Fort Myers homes for sale should expect a wide range here, and it's worth watching the live map to see how waterfront and gated inventory shifts week to week.
Ida S. Baker High School is an attendance zone in Cape Coral, Florida.
Quick facts
$93,000 – $8.5M price range
1,765 sqft median home
$700/mo median HOA
$4,850/mo median rent
735 sold in 12 months
Living in the Ida S. Baker High School zone
The Ida S. Baker High School zone covers a slice of Lee County's Gulf-side communities, where canals, pools and easy outdoor living define the day-to-day. This is Southwest Florida at its most water-oriented — a place where a dock or a screened lanai can matter as much as square footage. The zone draws a mix of families, boaters and second-home buyers who want sunshine and space.
With 375 active listings at the moment, the area offers genuine variety. You'll find modest homes near the $93,000 floor, a broad middle around the $419,000 median, and an estate tier that climbs past $1M. That range means the zone works for first-time buyers, move-up families and luxury waterfront shoppers alike.
Lifestyle here leans toward private outdoor living rather than dense urban energy. The heavy count of pool homes — about 150 active — and 124 waterfront listings tells you what residents prioritize. If you want room to breathe with the water nearby, this zone fits the brief.
Schools for homes in the Ida S. Baker High School zone
This attendance zone is named for and anchored by Ida S. Baker High School, part of the Lee County school district. For high-schoolers in the zone, that's the assigned campus — and for many buyers, being in this boundary is the whole point of the search.
School attendance boundaries in Lee County can and do change from year to year. Before you make an offer based on a specific school, confirm the assigned elementary, middle and high schools for that exact address directly with the Lee County school district.
Doing that homework up front protects you from surprises. A home one street over can sometimes fall into a different zone, so verifying the address — not just the neighborhood — is the safe move.
Homes for sale in the Ida S. Baker High School zone: prices and housing
The current market shows a median list price of $419,000 across 375 active listings, with an average of about $372 per square foot and a median home size near 1,781 square feet. Over the past 12 months, 730 homes sold at a median of $400,000, and sellers took home roughly 96% of asking — a sign of a balanced market where realistic pricing wins. The spread is wide, from $93,000 at the low end to $8,500,000 at the top.
Segments matter a lot here. There are 124 waterfront listings and 150 with pools, so outdoor and water-access homes dominate the inventory. Gated communities account for about 95 active listings, and the luxury tier above $1M holds 54 homes — a deep high end for buyers with the budget.
New construction is a real option, with 61 active new-build listings. On the carrying-cost side, the median HOA is about $718 per month — driven by the amenity-rich and gated communities — and median property tax runs around $4,730 per year. Both vary significantly by community, so confirm the numbers for any specific home. Median rent in the zone sits near $4,900 per month, useful context if you're weighing an investment purchase.
Getting around from the Ida S. Baker High School zone
This zone sits within Lee County's Gulf-side community network, where getting around generally means navigating Cape Coral's grid and connecting toward Fort Myers. The road layout favors drivers, and most errands and commutes happen by car.
Specific drive times depend heavily on where in the zone you land, since it spans a broad area. If your commute is a deciding factor, map your exact prospective address against your workplace rather than relying on a neighborhood average.
For boaters, the appeal of the canal-laced streets is as much about water access as road access — many homes here trade on their connection to the water. Weigh both when you shortlist properties.
Is the Ida S. Baker High School zone a good fit?
If you want Southwest Florida's water-and-pool lifestyle with real housing variety, this zone delivers. The inventory is deep — 375 active listings — and the segments skew toward the things buyers move here for: 124 waterfront homes, 150 with pools, and 61 new-construction options. The median around $400,000–$419,000 keeps it accessible while the $1M-plus tier gives luxury buyers somewhere to go.
The trade-offs are worth naming. Median HOA fees near $718 a month can add up in the gated and amenity-heavy communities, and a 54-day median time on market means homes don't sell overnight — buyers have time to be choosy, but sellers need sharp pricing to hit that 96%-of-asking average.
Bottom line: this is a balanced, variety-rich market best suited to buyers who value outdoor and waterfront living and are willing to verify the specifics — HOA, taxes and school assignment — for the exact address they choose. Do that homework, and the zone rewards it. Start with the live map to see what's available right now.
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
$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
Every active listing inside the Ida S. Baker High School attendance boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Ida S. Baker High School market
735
Sold, last 12 months
$405,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
51 days
Median time to sell
Ida S. Baker High School vs Cape Coral
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 17.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Ida S. Baker High School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Ida S. Baker High School home
≈ $3,513/mo
$419,000 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
$4,850/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
264,321
Median age
53
Median income
$74,709
Median home value
$340,964
Beyond the listings
Living in Ida S. Baker 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.
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
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.
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
Ida S. Baker High School FAQs
Is the Ida S. Baker High School zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want Southwest Florida's water-and-pool lifestyle with plenty of housing variety. With 375 active listings spanning waterfront, gated and pool homes, you can find everything from a starter place to an estate. The strong pool and waterfront counts make it especially appealing if outdoor living is a priority.
Is the Ida S. Baker High School zone expensive?+
It's a mid-range market with a high ceiling. The median list price is $419,000 and the median sold price over the last year was $400,000, but listings run from $93,000 all the way to $8,500,000. Where you land depends heavily on whether you want waterfront and how much of the 54-listing luxury tier you're competing in.
What do homes cost in the Ida S. Baker High School zone?+
Expect a median around $400,000–$419,000, with an average of about $372 per square foot and a median home size near 1,781 square feet. Waterfront and luxury homes push well above that, while the lower end starts around $93,000. Browsing the live map is the fastest way to see what your budget buys today.
How is the market right now?+
It's balanced and active rather than frantic. Homes sell in a median of 54 days, 730 closed over the past 12 months, and sellers are getting about 96% of their asking price. That tells you well-priced homes move, but buyers have enough inventory to negotiate.
What should I know about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here runs about $718 per month, which reflects the gated and amenity-heavy communities in the zone — not every home carries that cost. Median property tax is around $4,730 per year. Always confirm the specific HOA and tax figures for any address, since they vary widely between communities.
What schools serve this zone?+
The zone is anchored by Ida S. Baker High School in Lee County. Because attendance boundaries can change, confirm the exact assigned elementary, middle and high schools for a specific address directly with the Lee County school district before you buy.
What's the commute like from this zone?+
This area sits on the Gulf side of Lee County near major Southwest Florida road corridors, so commuting around Cape Coral and toward Fort Myers is generally straightforward. Drive times vary by exact location within the zone. If a short commute matters, compare addresses against your workplace before committing.
Is there new construction in the Ida S. Baker High School zone?+
Yes — there are 61 active new-construction listings, a meaningful share of the 375 homes on the market. That gives buyers who want modern layouts and warranties a genuine option without leaving the zone. Inventory moves, so check current availability before you set your heart on a particular build.
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