Homes zoned forPatriot Elementary School
Family-friendly canals and pools in north Cape Coral
295
Homes for sale
$419,900
Median list price
$277
Avg price / sqft
54
Median days on market
The Patriot Elementary zone sits in the growing north end of Cape Coral, where gridded streets, saltwater canals, and screened pools define the everyday pace. It's a practical, family-driven pocket of the city — close to the Gulf lifestyle that draws people to Cape Coral homes for sale, with plenty of waterfront lots and newer construction alongside established neighborhoods. Kids here often feed into Mariner Middle School and Mariner High School, making it a logical landing spot for buyers thinking a few years ahead.
For today's buyer, the zone offers real range: 286 active listings with a median list price of $419,450 and an entry point near $100,000, climbing past $6.8 million for premium waterfront. Homes are averaging $275 per square foot and sitting about 55 days on market, so there's room to negotiate — sellers closed 606 sales over the past year at a median of $390,000 and took roughly 96% of asking. Browse the live map to see how waterfront, pool, and new-construction options stack up by street.
Patriot 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 Patriot Elementary zone
The Patriot Elementary attendance zone covers a slice of Cape Coral's northern end, where the city's signature canal grid stretches out in orderly blocks. This is residential Florida at its most straightforward: single-family homes, screened lanais, and boat lifts behind houses on saltwater canals. It's a pocket that leans family-first and boater-friendly, drawing buyers who want space, water access, and room to grow without the density of the coast's tourist centers.
Who does it suit? Families planning around school years, boaters who want direct or near-direct Gulf access, and buyers looking for newer construction at a more accessible price than Cape Coral's southern waterfront. The vibe is practical and growing — new homes rising next to established streets, with the everyday lifestyle centered on the water and the backyard pool.
With 286 active listings on the market, there's genuine variety here, from modest starter homes to high-end waterfront estates. Use Cape Coral homes for sale to get a sense of how the zone fits into the wider city before narrowing in on a street.
Schools for homes in the Patriot Elementary zone
The zone is anchored by Patriot Elementary School, the elementary assignment that gives this community its name. For older students, homes in this part of Cape Coral commonly feed toward middle schools including Diplomat Middle School and Mariner Middle School, with Caloosa Middle School also serving nearby areas.
At the high school level, Mariner High School is a common assignment for the area, while North Fort Myers High School serves parts of the broader northern region. The specific path a child takes depends on exactly where the home sits within the zone.
Lee County school boundaries do change from year to year, and assignments can differ block by block. Before you buy with a particular school in mind, confirm the current assignment for that exact address directly with the Lee County school district.
Homes for sale in the Patriot Elementary zone: prices and housing
The numbers tell a mid-market story with real range. The median list price is $419,450, and homes average $275 per square foot across a typical size of about 1,803 square feet. Listings start near $100,000 at the entry level and reach past $6.8 million for premium waterfront estates, so the zone spans first-time buyers and luxury shoppers alike.
Waterfront and pool homes dominate the inventory: 98 of the active listings are waterfront, 132 include a pool, and 77 sit in gated communities. New construction is a notable presence with 54 active builds, and 24 listings are priced above $1 million. Over the past 12 months, 606 homes sold at a median of $390,000, with sellers taking roughly 96% of their asking price.
On carrying costs, the median HOA is about $800 per month, though that figure reflects the subset of listings in managed communities — many single-family canal homes carry no HOA at all. Median property tax runs around $4,697 per year. Because these costs vary so much by community and property, verify the exact HOA and tax figures before making an offer.
Getting around from the Patriot Elementary zone
Cape Coral's northern end is built on the same navigable road grid that defines the rest of the city, which makes driving the default way to get around. Major corridors like Pine Island Road and Del Prado Boulevard connect this part of the city to shopping, services, and the routes heading out of town.
For destinations across the river, the bridges linking Cape Coral to Fort Myers are the main arteries, putting the wider region's jobs, airport, and amenities within a reasonable drive. Specific commute times depend heavily on which end of the zone you're in and where you're headed during peak hours.
Because this is a car-first community, factor your daily drive into any home search. Streets closer to the main corridors trade a bit of quiet for faster access, while deeper canal streets offer more seclusion at the cost of a longer drive out.
Is the Patriot Elementary zone a good fit?
If you want Cape Coral's canal-and-pool lifestyle with a family-oriented, still-growing feel, this zone delivers. The strong waterfront inventory — 98 active listings on the water — and 132 homes with pools mean the outdoor Florida life is baked in, and 54 new-construction options give buyers a real shot at a move-in-ready home. The price range is wide enough that budgets from the low hundreds to multi-million-dollar waterfront can find a place.
The trade-offs are honest ones. A median rent near $4,700 and property taxes around $4,697 reflect real carrying costs, and HOA fees in managed communities can add $800 a month. It's also a car-dependent area, so plan your commute carefully.
On balance, with homes taking about 55 days to sell and sellers accepting around 96% of asking, buyers have both choice and leverage right now. Study the live map to compare segments, and confirm school assignments and costs for any specific home before committing.
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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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Patriot 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
Patriot 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 Patriot Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Patriot 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 Patriot Elementary School
Lifestyles
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Attitudes
Deal Seekers
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Entertainment
Lighthearted Fun
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Straight answers
Patriot Elementary School FAQs
Is the Patriot Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It suits families and boaters who want Cape Coral's canal lifestyle in the city's active northern end. With 98 waterfront and 132 pool listings currently active, the everyday amenities lean heavily toward outdoor Florida living. The mix of newer builds and established streets gives buyers options at several price points.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's mid-range for the area — the median list price is $419,450 and homes average $275 per square foot. Entry-level listings start around $100,000, while premium waterfront can climb past $6.8 million, so your budget largely dictates the segment. You can compare the full spread on the live map.
What do homes cost in the Patriot Elementary zone?+
Over the past 12 months, 606 homes sold at a median price of $390,000, while current active listings carry a median ask of $419,450. The typical home is about 1,803 square feet at $275 per square foot. The gap between sold and list prices reflects a market with some negotiating room.
How is the market right now?+
It's a balanced-to-buyer market: homes are taking a median of 55.5 days to sell, and sellers are netting about 96% of their asking price. With 286 active listings against 606 sales in the past year, there's healthy inventory to choose from. That combination gives buyers time and leverage to negotiate.
What are HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The median HOA runs about $800 per month, though many single-family canal homes in Cape Coral carry no HOA at all, so fees vary widely by community. Median property tax is around $4,697 per year. Always confirm the specific HOA and tax figures for any individual property before you write an offer.
What schools serve this zone?+
The elementary assignment is Patriot Elementary, and homes in this part of Cape Coral commonly feed toward Diplomat Middle School or Mariner Middle School and on to Mariner High. Because Lee County boundaries shift, confirm the exact assignment for a specific address with the school district before buying.
Is there new construction available?+
Yes — 54 of the 286 active listings are new construction, a meaningful share for this zone. Cape Coral's northern end still has buildable lots, so move-in-ready builds appear regularly. Browse Cape Coral homes for sale to filter new builds against resale options.
What about renting instead of buying?+
The median rent here is about $4,700 per month, which reflects the waterfront and pool-heavy inventory. That's a steep carrying cost compared with many markets, so for longer-term residents buying often pencils out better. Run the numbers against the $419,450 median list price to see where you land.
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