Homes zoned forTropic Isles Elementary School
Canal-front living in northern Cape Coral
339
Homes for sale
$399,000
Median list price
$264
Avg price / sqft
54
Median days on market
Tropic Isles Elementary anchors a stretch of northern Cape Coral where saltwater and freshwater canals thread between quiet residential streets, and a Gulf-access boat dock is as common as a two-car garage. This is a part of the city built for people who want water out back without the price tag of the premier waterfront districts closer to the river — a mix of established 1,775-square-foot ranch homes, newer builds, and pool houses that suit families, boaters and anyone trading winter for a Florida backyard.
For a buyer today, the numbers tell a balanced story: 328 active listings against 666 sales in the past year, a median list price of $399,000, and homes closing at about 96% of asking after a median 55.5 days. That gives you room to negotiate without the frenzy of a seller-takes-all market. Browse Cape Coral homes for sale or open the live map to see how the canal lots and interior streets price out, and note that older middle- and high-school assignments here run toward Mariner Middle School and Mariner High School.
Tropic Isles Elementary School is an attendance zone in Cape Coral, Florida.
Quick facts
$93,000 – $6.8M price range
1,757 sqft median home
$700/mo median HOA
$4,450/mo median rent
670 sold in 12 months
Living in the Tropic Isles Elementary zone
The Tropic Isles Elementary zone sits in the northern reaches of Cape Coral, in a part of the city laid out along a dense grid of saltwater and freshwater canals. The defining feature here is water: 101 of the 328 active listings are waterfront, and many of those offer Gulf access by boat. It's a neighborhood of single-family homes — predominantly the 1,775-square-foot ranch style that built Cape Coral — rather than high-rise or dense townhome development.
The area suits a broad mix of buyers. Families are drawn by the elementary-anchored community feel and the attainable pricing relative to the city's premier riverfront. Boaters come for the canal frontage, and snowbirds and second-home owners come for the pools — 135 active homes have one. Because 88 of the active listings sit in gated communities, you'll find both open canal streets and more controlled-access enclaves within the same zone.
What you won't find here is a golf- or age-restricted lifestyle: the data shows zero active golf-community and zero 55+ listings in the zone. This is general-market Cape Coral — a place for people who want a dock, a lanai and room to breathe without buying into a specialized community.
Schools for homes in the Tropic Isles Elementary zone
The zone is named for and centered on Tropic Isles Elementary School, which serves the area's youngest students. For middle and high school, families in and around this part of northern Cape Coral are commonly assigned to Mariner Middle School and Mariner High School, both longstanding Lee County campuses serving the north and central city.
Depending on the exact street, you may also see assignments to Diplomat Middle School or, for homes on the northern edge, North Fort Myers High School. These are the schools that appear for addresses in and near this zone, and families sometimes weigh the different middle- and high-school paths when choosing a street.
School attendance boundaries in Lee County change from year to year, and a specific address is the only reliable way to confirm assignment. Before you make an offer with a particular school in mind, verify the current zone for that exact property directly with the Lee County School District rather than relying on a listing or a general map.
Homes for sale in the Tropic Isles Elementary zone: prices and housing
The market here centers on a $399,000 median list price, with homes averaging about $262 per square foot and a median size near 1,775 square feet. The active range is wide — from $93,000 at the low end to $6,800,000 at the top — which captures everything from modest interior lots to high-end canal estates. Twenty-four of the current active listings are priced at $1 million or more, concentrated among the best waterfront positions.
Segment by segment, the zone leans heavily toward water and outdoor living: 101 waterfront listings, 135 with pools, and 88 in gated communities. New construction is a real part of the picture too, with 55 active new-build listings — a notable share for an established area, reflecting ongoing infill and redevelopment of canal lots. Over the past 12 months, 666 homes sold at a median price of $380,000, with sellers achieving about 96% of asking.
On carrying costs, the median HOA is about $720 per month, but that figure reflects the communities that charge dues — many older canal homes here carry little or no HOA, so read each listing carefully. Median property tax is roughly $4,538 per year. For investors, the median rent of about $4,500 per month signals steady demand, though rental rules vary by community and should be confirmed before purchase.
Getting around from the Tropic Isles Elementary zone
Specific drive-time data isn't available for this zone, so the practical guidance comes from the area's known geography within Cape Coral. The neighborhood sits in the city's northern section, where the canal grid is served by major north–south and east–west surface roads that feed toward the rest of the city and the bridges crossing to Fort Myers.
Day to day, getting around is car-based, as it is across most of Cape Coral. Errands, schools and services are reached by local roads, and boaters often treat the canal network itself as a second way to move — a defining perk of a waterfront home here.
Because reliable commute times to downtown Fort Myers, the airport or the beaches depend heavily on your exact street and the bridge you use, confirm your own likely routes during a visit. Drive the commute you'd actually make, at the time you'd make it, before you commit to a property.
Is the Tropic Isles Elementary zone a good fit?
This zone is a strong match for a buyer who wants canal-front or pool living in Cape Coral at an attainable price. The $399,000 median keeps it well below the city's premier riverfront streets, and with 101 waterfront and 135 pool listings active, you have real choice in the lifestyle that defines the area. The current balance — 328 listings, a 55.5-day median, and 96%-of-asking sales — gives you time and leverage rather than a bidding war.
The trade-offs are worth naming. There's no golf or 55+ community here, so buyers seeking those specific lifestyles should look elsewhere. Carrying costs vary widely: some homes carry a $720-a-month HOA while others carry none, and waterfront lots push well above the median, with 24 listings over $1 million. Verify HOA, taxes and any rental restrictions on each property.
If a dock, a lanai and a family-friendly northern Cape Coral grid appeal to you, this zone delivers that at a sensible entry point. Confirm school assignment with Lee County for your exact address, drive your real commute, and use the live map to compare canal lots against interior streets before you decide.
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
$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
Every active listing inside the Tropic Isles Elementary School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Tropic Isles Elementary School market
670
Sold, last 12 months
$380,575
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
50 days
Median time to sell
Tropic Isles Elementary School vs Cape Coral
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 9.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Tropic Isles Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Tropic Isles Elementary School home
≈ $3,395/mo
$399,000 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
$4,450/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
254,880
Median age
52
Median income
$73,829
Median home value
$322,373
Beyond the listings
Living in Tropic Isles Elementary School
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Straight answers
Tropic Isles Elementary School FAQs
Is the Tropic Isles Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want canal access and a Florida backyard without competing for the city's most expensive riverfront lots. With 135 of 328 active homes offering pools and 101 on the water, the lifestyle here is built around boating, swimming and outdoor living. Families and second-home owners both do well in this part of northern Cape Coral.
Is the Tropic Isles zone expensive?+
It's mid-range for Cape Coral. The median list price is $399,000 and the median sold price over the past year was $380,000, well below the city's top-tier waterfront streets. There's a wide spread, though — listings run from $93,000 up to $6,800,000, so a buyer can find both modest interior lots and high-end canal estates.
What do homes cost in the Tropic Isles zone?+
Expect to pay around $262 per square foot, with a median home size near 1,775 square feet translating to that $399,000 median list price. Waterfront and pool homes command the premium end, while interior lots anchor the lower range. You can see the full spread on the live map.
How is the market right now?+
It's balanced and gives buyers negotiating room. There are 328 active listings against 666 sales in the last 12 months, homes sit a median 55.5 days, and sellers are getting about 96% of asking. That combination means you can take your time and come in below list on the right property.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $720 per month, though that reflects communities that carry dues — many of the older canal-front homes here have little or no HOA, so confirm per listing. Median property tax is around $4,538 per year. Always verify both figures for the specific address before you write an offer.
What schools serve the Tropic Isles zone?+
The zone centers on Tropic Isles Elementary, with older students commonly assigned to Mariner Middle School and Mariner High School; Diplomat Middle School and North Fort Myers High School also appear nearby. School boundaries shift year to year, so confirm the assignment for a specific address directly with Lee County Schools.
Is there new construction in the area?+
Yes — 55 of the current 328 active listings are new construction, a meaningful share for an established part of Cape Coral. That lets buyers choose between move-in-ready ranch homes and brand-new builds on vacant or redeveloped canal lots. New construction tends to sit at the upper end of the per-square-foot range.
What about renting or investment potential?+
The median rent in the area is about $4,500 per month, which reflects the pull of canal-front and pool homes for seasonal and annual tenants. With Gulf-access waterways and a steady supply of pool properties, the zone draws both long-term renters and vacation demand. Verify any rental restrictions before buying, especially in communities with an HOA.
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