Homes zoned forManatee Elementary School
Space to grow in Southwest Florida
200
Homes for sale
$340,000
Median list price
$214
Avg price / sqft
62
Median days on market
The Manatee Elementary School zone sits within Lehigh Acres, the sprawling bedroom community east of Fort Myers known for its generous lots and steady supply of newer single-family homes. This is a car-friendly, suburban corner of Lee County where buyers trade density for square footage and yard space, and where new construction has reshaped block after block. It suits first-time buyers, growing families, and anyone priced out of the coast who still wants to be within a reasonable drive of it.
The market here is active and well-supplied: 201 homes are currently listed, with a median list price of $340,000 spanning everything from $110,000 lots-and-cottages to a few high-end properties above $2 million. Over the last 12 months 320 homes sold at a median of $320,511, with sellers collecting about 98% of asking — a balanced market that rewards patience, since the typical listing takes 61 days to go under contract. Browse the full set of Lehigh Acres homes for sale or explore the area on the live map, and keep nearby zones like Gateway Elementary School and Tortuga Preserve Elementary School on your radar.
Manatee Elementary School is an attendance zone in Fort Myers, Florida.
Quick facts
$110,000 – $2.2M price range
1,652 sqft median home
$326/mo median HOA
$1,988/mo median rent
321 sold in 12 months
Living in the Manatee Elementary School zone
The Manatee Elementary School zone sits inside Lehigh Acres, the large, grid-planned community east of Fort Myers in Lee County. It's a quintessentially suburban Southwest Florida place: wide residential streets, generous lots, and a housing stock that skews toward single-family homes rather than condos or apartments. If you picture Florida as beaches and high-rises, Lehigh Acres is the inland counterpoint — more yard, more room, and a quieter day-to-day rhythm.
This zone tends to suit buyers who prioritize space and value over walkability and nightlife. First-time buyers, families who want a newer home, and people relocating from pricier coastal markets all find a foothold here. With 201 active listings across a broad price range, there's enough variety that most buyers can find something that matches their budget and layout needs.
Because Lehigh Acres is so spread out, the character of individual neighborhoods varies block to block — some are long-established, others are freshly built subdivisions. It's worth touring a few different pockets, including the areas around Harns Marsh Elementary School and Tortuga Preserve Elementary School, to get a feel for the range before you narrow your search.
Schools for homes in the Manatee Elementary School zone
This attendance zone is anchored by Manatee Elementary School, the namesake of the area. Families with younger children will want to understand the elementary assignment first, since that's often the driver of a move to a specific zone.
Nearby elementary options in the broader Lehigh Acres area include Sunshine Elementary School, Gateway Elementary School, and Harns Marsh Elementary School, while Varsity Lakes Middle School serves surrounding neighborhoods at the middle-school level. These are separate zones, so which schools apply depends entirely on the home's exact address.
The single most important step: confirm the assigned schools for any specific property directly with Lee County Schools before you buy. Attendance boundaries are redrawn periodically as the district grows, and the school serving a street today may not be the one serving it next year. Never assume a listing's advertised school assignment without verifying it yourself.
Homes for sale in the Manatee Elementary School zone: prices and housing
The current market shows 201 active listings with a median list price of $340,000. Prices span a wide band — from about $110,000 at the entry end up to $2,239,000 at the top — and the typical home measures around 1,653 square feet at roughly $214 per square foot. That range reflects Lehigh Acres' mix of modest resale homes, vacant-lot-adjacent properties, and newer builds.
New construction is the defining feature of this market: 94 of the active listings are newly built, nearly half the total. Beyond that, buyers will find 34 gated-community listings, 24 homes with pools, and 19 waterfront properties. There are currently no active golf-community or 55+ listings here, and only four homes priced above $1 million, so the market is concentrated in the mainstream single-family range.
On the money side, the median HOA runs about $326 per month, though many homes — particularly older, non-gated lots — carry minimal or no HOA. Median property tax is around $2,276 per year. Over the last 12 months, 320 homes sold at a median price of $320,511, with sellers netting about 98% of asking and a median of 61 days on market — a steady, balanced picture rather than a boom or a bust.
Getting around from the Manatee Elementary School zone
Lehigh Acres is a car-dependent community, and this zone is no exception. The area was laid out on a broad grid of residential roads, and most daily trips — to work, to larger shopping centers, to medical care — involve driving west toward Fort Myers. There's no substitute for a reliable vehicle here.
The major regional artery for the area is Interstate 75, which runs north-south to the west of Lehigh Acres and connects commuters to the wider Fort Myers metro, Naples to the south, and points north. Daniels Parkway and Colonial Boulevard are the commonly used east-west connectors between Lehigh Acres and the coast. Plan your commute carefully, since drive times to coastal employment centers can add up during peak hours.
For buyers coming from denser cities, the trade-off is clear: you gain space and affordability but take on a longer, car-based routine. If a short commute is your priority, map your specific workplace against a few candidate neighborhoods before committing to this zone.
Is the Manatee Elementary School zone a good fit?
This zone makes the most sense for buyers who want a newer, affordable single-family home with room to spread out and don't mind a suburban, drive-everywhere lifestyle. With a $340,000 median price, strong new-construction supply, and a balanced market where sellers get about 98% of asking over a median 61 days, it rewards buyers who shop deliberately and compare options. The variety — from $110,000 entry listings to gated and waterfront homes — means most budgets have a path in.
The honest trade-offs are real: Lehigh Acres is spread out and car-dependent, commutes to the coast take time, and the area's amenities are more functional than flashy. School boundaries can shift, so the Manatee Elementary assignment must be verified for any specific address. And because nearly half the inventory is new construction, it pays to compare builder pricing and incentives against resale homes.
If space, value, and a newer home outweigh walkability and a short coastal commute, this zone delivers. Start by browsing Lehigh Acres homes for sale and checking current listings on the live map, then tour a few neighborhoods in person to confirm the one that fits your routine and budget.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$234,900
736 BEDFORD DRIVE, LEHIGH ACRES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,048 sqft
$515,000
11914 SILVER COBBLESTONE WAY, FORT MYERS
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,032 sqft
$489,996
16951 SQUIRREL BRANCH LANE, ALVA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,699 sqft
$469,990
16967 SQUIRREL BRANCH LANE, ALVA
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,028 sqft
$438,990
16943 SQUIRREL BRANCH LANE, ALVA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,839 sqft
$414,900
18737 MARLIN KITE LANE, NORTH FORT MYERS
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,849 sqft
$408,886
6418 CRESCENT MOON DRIVE, NORTH FORT MYERS
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,075 sqft
$396,705
6422 CRESCENT MOON DRIVE, NORTH FORT MYERS
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,271 sqft
$369,900
3619 5TH STREET SW, LEHIGH ACRES
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,867 sqft
$364,900
3621 5TH STREET SW, LEHIGH ACRES
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,735 sqft
$355,000
4626 ELAINE AVENUE N, LEHIGH ACRES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,719 sqft
$344,900
3307 7TH STREET SW, LEHIGH ACRES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,536 sqft
Every active listing inside the Manatee Elementary School attendance boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Manatee Elementary School market
321
Sold, last 12 months
$320,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
64 days
Median time to sell
Manatee Elementary School vs Fort Myers
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 3.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Manatee Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Manatee Elementary School home
≈ $2,516/mo
$340,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$326/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,988/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
224,660
Median age
42
Median income
$76,669
Median home value
$313,587
Beyond the listings
Living in Manatee Elementary School
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
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.
Active
Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
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.
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.
Straight answers
Manatee Elementary School FAQs
Is the Manatee Elementary School zone a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want a newer single-family home with a yard and don't mind a suburban, car-dependent lifestyle. Lehigh Acres offers more square footage per dollar than the coast, and this zone's 201 active listings give you genuine choice. You can compare it against neighboring areas like Harns Marsh Elementary School to find the right block.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Relative to coastal Lee County, no. The median list price is $340,000 and the median sold price over the past year was $320,511, with homes averaging about $214 per square foot. Entry-level listings start around $110,000, so there's a wide on-ramp for different budgets.
What do homes cost in the Manatee Elementary School zone?+
Active listings run from $110,000 up to $2,239,000, with a median of $340,000 and a typical home size of about 1,653 square feet. Most of the market clusters well under the top end — only four listings are priced above $1 million. You can see current pricing on the live map.
How is the market right now?+
It's balanced and active. 320 homes sold in the last 12 months, sellers are getting about 98% of asking, and the median listing takes 61 days to go under contract. That pace gives buyers time to tour, compare, and negotiate without the frenzy of a hot coastal market.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA is about $326 per month, though many Lehigh Acres homes — especially older, non-gated lots — carry little or no HOA at all. Median property tax runs around $2,276 per year, which is modest for Florida. Always confirm the specific HOA and tax figures for any home before you write an offer.
What schools serve this zone?+
The zone is anchored by Manatee Elementary School, with nearby options including Sunshine Elementary School and Varsity Lakes Middle School serving surrounding areas. School boundaries change, so confirm the exact assigned schools for a specific address with Lee County Schools before you buy.
What's the commute like?+
Lehigh Acres is primarily a bedroom community, so most residents drive to jobs in Fort Myers and along the I-75 corridor to the west. Expect a car-dependent routine with regional shopping and employment a drive away. Factor the commute into your search, especially if you work on the coast.
Is there new construction available?+
Yes — new construction is a major part of this market, with 94 of the 201 active listings newly built. That's close to half the inventory, giving buyers strong leverage on floor plans, finishes, and builder incentives. Compare builder communities against resale homes in nearby zones like Gateway Elementary School.
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