Homes zoned forFranklin Park Elementary School
City-close living in the heart of Fort Myers
92
Homes for sale
$317,450
Median list price
$245
Avg price / sqft
63
Median days on market
The Franklin Park Elementary zone puts you in the thick of Fort Myers, within reach of the historic downtown river district and the everyday conveniences that come with a central location. It's a mix of established neighborhoods and infill lots, where you'll find a wide spread of homes — from compact starter houses to a handful of high-end properties — and plenty of buyers choose it for the easy access to the rest of the city. Families often look here for the surrounding schools, including Fort Myers High School and nearby middle schools.
For a buyer today, this is a reasonably priced slice of Fort Myers homes for sale, with a median list price around $322,450 and 94 active listings to choose from. Homes are taking a median of about 60 days to sell, and sellers are getting roughly 96% of asking — a sign of a balanced market where patient buyers have room to negotiate. Browse the live map to see how the segments, from waterfront to gated, lay out across the zone.
Franklin Park Elementary School is an attendance zone in Fort Myers, Florida.
Quick facts
$60,000 – $7.5M price range
1,507 sqft median home
$539/mo median HOA
$2,150/mo median rent
140 sold in 12 months
Living in the Franklin Park Elementary zone
The Franklin Park Elementary zone sits in a central part of Fort Myers, close to the city's core and the everyday conveniences that come with it. It's an established area with a mix of older neighborhoods, infill lots, and a range of community types — from gated enclaves to standalone houses. Buyers who want to be near the heart of the city, rather than out on the newer suburban edges, tend to gravitate here.
The zone draws a broad mix of residents because the housing itself is so varied. You'll find compact, affordable homes alongside a handful of genuinely high-end properties, which means first-time buyers, downsizers, and luxury shoppers can all find a foothold. That diversity is one of the defining features of this part of Fort Myers.
It suits someone who values location and access over brand-new finishes. If being close to downtown, major roads, and the city's amenities matters more to you than a master-planned subdivision, this central Fort Myers zone delivers on that priority.
Schools for homes in the Franklin Park Elementary zone
The zone is anchored by Franklin Park Elementary School, with several other Lee County schools serving the surrounding area. Among the schools buyers in this part of Fort Myers commonly look at are Fort Myers High School and South Fort Myers High School at the high school level.
For middle school, families in the area frequently reference Lexington Middle School and Three Oaks Middle School, along with Cypress Lake High School among the nearby high schools. Each address falls into its own specific attendance pattern, so the right school for your home depends on exactly where it sits.
Because district boundaries are redrawn from time to time, always confirm the assigned schools for a specific address directly with the Lee County School District before you buy. This is the single most reliable way to be certain which schools your home is zoned for.
Homes for sale in the Franklin Park Elementary zone: prices and housing
There are currently 94 active listings in the zone, with a median list price of $322,450. Prices stretch from $60,000 at the low end all the way to $7,500,000, and homes average about $247 per square foot with a median size of roughly 1,507 square feet. Over the past twelve months, 139 homes sold at a median price of $323,705, so list and sold prices line up closely.
The segments show real variety. Thirteen active listings are waterfront, 26 come with a pool, and 26 sit within gated communities. At the upper end, eleven homes are priced above $1 million, while new construction is scarce — only three of the active listings are new builds, confirming this as an established, resale-driven area.
On carrying costs, the median HOA is about $500 a month, which reflects the gated and amenity-rich communities in the mix, and the median property tax is around $3,035 a year. Both numbers swing widely depending on the community and price tier, so budget against the specific home rather than the zone-wide median. For renters or investors, the median rent sits at about $2,150 a month.
Getting around from the Franklin Park Elementary zone
The zone's biggest practical advantage is its central position within Fort Myers. Being close to the city core means shorter trips to downtown, the river district, and the shopping and services clustered through the middle of the city.
Specific drive times aren't part of the data here, so it's worth testing your own commute at the times you'd actually travel. The central location generally keeps you well connected to the main corridors that move traffic through Fort Myers and out toward the rest of Lee County.
If quick access to the city is a priority, this zone's geography works in your favor. Buyers who commute within Fort Myers or need to reach downtown regularly tend to appreciate not being pushed out to the suburban fringe.
Is the Franklin Park Elementary zone a good fit?
This zone makes sense for buyers who want a central Fort Myers address and are comfortable shopping an established market rather than chasing new construction. With a median price around $322,450 and a range running from $60,000 to $7.5 million, there's genuine breadth — so the zone can fit a wide variety of budgets and goals.
The market tilts in a buyer's favor right now. Homes take a median of about 60 days to sell and sellers are collecting roughly 96% of asking, which means you have room to negotiate and time to be selective among the 94 active listings.
The trade-offs are honest ones: new builds are rare, HOA fees in the gated communities can run around $500 a month, and the wide price range means you'll need to look carefully to find the right segment for you. If you value location, variety, and negotiating leverage over turnkey-new finishes, this central Fort Myers zone is worth a close look.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$1,175,000
3511 HERITAGE LANE, FORT MYERS
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,232 sqft
$639,596
15705 RAVENELI COURT, FORT MYERS
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,231 sqft
$619,900
7121 TWIN EAGLE LANE, FORT MYERS
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,322 sqft
$419,000
8911 FALCON POINTE LOOP, FORT MYERS
5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,927 sqft
$349,900
15208 CAPE SABLE LANE, FORT MYERS
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,138 sqft
$249,000
14201 PATTY BERG DRIVE UNIT 201, FORT MYERS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,404 sqft
$210,000
15585 OCEAN WALK CIRCLE UNIT 101, FORT MYERS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,167 sqft
$149,900
6081 LAKE FRONT DRIVE, FORT MYERS
2 bd · 2 ba · 814 sqft
$115,000
1740 PINE VALLEY DRIVE UNIT 213, FORT MYERS
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 sqft
$315,000
15041 SANDPIPER PRESERVE BOULEVARD UNIT 104, FORT MYERS
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,529 sqft
$299,999
4359 LEMONGRASS DR, FORT MYERS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,411 sqft
$145,000$149,900
2450 AZTEC DRIVE, FORT MYERS
3 bd · 1 ba · 800 sqft
Every active listing inside the Franklin Park Elementary School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Franklin Park Elementary School market
140
Sold, last 12 months
$324,353
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
63 days
Median time to sell
Franklin Park Elementary School vs Fort Myers
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 10.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Franklin Park Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Franklin Park Elementary School home
≈ $2,675/mo
$317,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$539/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,150/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
217,537
Median age
51
Median income
$79,452
Median home value
$325,733
Beyond the listings
Living in Franklin Park Elementary School
Lifestyles
Top 21% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
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Active
Fitness Obsession
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Straight answers
Franklin Park Elementary School FAQs
Is the Franklin Park Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want to be close to central Fort Myers without committing to a single price point, since homes range widely from modest to luxury. The surrounding schools, including Fort Myers High School, draw families, while the central location appeals to commuters and downtown fans alike.
Is the Franklin Park Elementary zone expensive?+
It's middle-of-the-road for Fort Myers, with a median list price of $322,450 and a median sold price of $323,705 over the past year. That said, the range is enormous — from $60,000 up to $7,500,000 — so your experience depends heavily on the segment you shop.
What do homes cost in the Franklin Park Elementary zone?+
The median list price is $322,450 and homes average about $247 per square foot, with a median size around 1,507 square feet. Eleven active listings are priced above $1 million, and thirteen offer waterfront, so there's a real spread above and below the median.
How is the market right now?+
It's balanced and gives buyers leverage: homes take a median of about 60 days to sell, and sellers are netting roughly 96% of their asking price. With 94 active listings and 139 homes sold in the past year, there's steady turnover without a frenzy.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $500 a month, which reflects the gated and amenity communities in the area — 26 of the active listings are gated. Median property tax is around $3,035 a year, though both figures vary widely by community and price point.
What schools serve this area?+
Beyond Franklin Park Elementary, nearby schools include Fort Myers High School, South Fort Myers High School, Lexington Middle School and Three Oaks Middle School. Attendance boundaries change, so confirm the assigned schools for any specific address with the Lee County School District.
What's the commute like from here?+
The zone's central position in Fort Myers keeps you close to the city's main corridors and downtown river district. Specific drive times depend on your exact street, but the location is one of the reasons buyers favor this part of the city.
Is there new construction in the zone?+
New construction is limited here — just three of the 94 active listings are new builds. This is largely an established area, so most buyers are shopping existing homes, with the occasional infill or newer property coming to market.
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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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