Homes zoned forIsland Coast High School
Canal-laced Cape Coral living with room to grow
242
Homes for sale
$379,000
Median list price
$237
Avg price / sqft
56
Median days on market
The Island Coast High School zone covers a swath of Cape Coral where the city's signature canal grid meets newer subdivisions and a steady flow of construction. It suits buyers who want Southwest Florida's boating-and-pool lifestyle without paying coastal-island prices, along with young families drawn to the mix of established streets and brand-new builds. Many of the Cape Coral homes for sale here come with a pool, a canal out back, or both.
For a buyer today, this is a market with real choice: 236 active listings and a median list price of $384,450 mean you can find value without stretching. Waterfront and gated options are plentiful, and new construction is a genuine lane rather than an afterthought. Browse the live map to see how prices shift street by street, since nearby zones like Mariner High School and Ida S. Baker High School overlap neighborhoods that feel similar.
Island Coast High School is an attendance zone in North Fort Myers, Florida.
Quick facts
$93,000 – $2.0M price range
1,735 sqft median home
$720/mo median HOA
$5,200/mo median rent
406 sold in 12 months
Living in the Island Coast High School zone
The Island Coast High School zone sits within Cape Coral, a Southwest Florida city defined by its vast network of canals and its pool-and-boat lifestyle. This attendance zone captures a cross-section of that character: long-established residential streets, newer gated subdivisions, and pockets of active construction. It's the kind of area where you'll see canal-front docks on one block and freshly poured driveways on the next.
The zone suits a range of buyers. Families appreciate the mix of housing and the proximity to several schools, while boaters and retirees are drawn to the waterfront inventory — 58 active listings sit on the water. Buyers who want a pool are well served too, with 74 active homes offering one.
Because Cape Coral grew on a planned grid, neighborhoods here can feel uniform in layout but vary a lot in age and finish. That's part of the appeal: you can compare an older canal home against a brand-new build within the same general area. Use the live map to see how the inventory clusters across the zone.
Schools for homes in the Island Coast High School zone
This zone takes its name from Island Coast High School, the primary high school serving the area. Buyers with children often weigh the full K–12 path, and several nearby schools serve parts of this section of Cape Coral.
Middle-school options families research in this part of the city include Diplomat Middle School and Mariner Middle School. On the high-school side, neighboring zones such as Mariner High School and Ida S. Baker High School cover adjacent neighborhoods that can feel very similar from the street.
School attendance boundaries in Lee County change from time to time, and a single subdivision can straddle more than one zone. Before you make an offer, confirm the assigned schools for that exact address directly with the Lee County school district. It's the only reliable way to be certain, especially in a fast-growing city like Cape Coral.
Homes for sale in the Island Coast High School zone: prices and housing
There are 236 active listings in the zone, with a median list price of $384,450 and a wide span from $93,000 to just under $2 million. The average price is about $237 per square foot, and the median home measures around 1,739 square feet. That combination makes the zone accessible to first-time and move-up buyers alike.
The segments tell you where to focus. Waterfront accounts for 58 active listings, pools for 74, and gated communities for 87 — so privacy, boating, and outdoor living are all well represented. New construction is a real lane here, with 49 active builds, while the luxury tier is thin: only 9 listings are priced above $1 million. There are no golf or 55+ communities in the current active data for this zone.
On recent activity, 404 homes sold over the last 12 months at a median of $350,000, with sellers getting about 96% of asking on average and a median 56 days on market. Carrying costs vary: the median HOA is about $761 per month — driven by the gated share — and median property tax is roughly $4,277 per year. Confirm both figures for any specific home, since non-HOA canal properties and gated subdivisions differ sharply.
Getting around from the Island Coast High School zone
Cape Coral is a car-first city, and this zone is no exception. The canal grid means your specific street determines how quickly you reach the main arteries, so two homes a few blocks apart can have noticeably different daily drives.
Specific drive times aren't part of the data for this zone, so the honest advice is to test your own routes. Drive from a prospective home to your workplace, your school pickup, and your grocery store at the times you'd actually travel. That real-world check beats any estimate.
Plan on using a car for most errands here, and factor commute times into your neighborhood choice as much as the home itself. In a grid city, location within the zone matters as much as the address.
Is the Island Coast High School zone a good fit?
This zone is a strong match for buyers who want Cape Coral's canal-and-pool lifestyle at a mid-market price. With a median list price of $384,450 and plenty of waterfront, pool, and gated options, you get genuine choice without the premiums of the coastal islands. The 49 active new-construction listings mean you don't have to settle for resale if you'd rather start fresh.
The trade-offs are worth naming. It's a car-dependent area, the luxury tier is limited, and HOA costs vary widely — gated communities push the median to around $761 a month while many canal homes carry none. The market is balanced rather than hot, so expect to negotiate; sellers are netting about 96% of asking over a median 56 days.
If the canal lifestyle, a mix of old and new homes, and value for your dollar top your list, this zone deserves a close look. Just confirm school assignments and carrying costs for your specific address, and tour a few neighborhoods to find the right pocket. Start with Cape Coral homes for sale to narrow your search.
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
$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
$1,150,000
4214 GULFSTREAM PARKWAY, CAPE CORAL
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,551 sqft
$779,900
3900 SOUTH ROAD, NORTH FORT MYERS
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,554 sqft
$749,900
3040 SCARLET OAK PLACE, NORTH FORT MYERS
3 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,556 sqft
$550,000
4231 ERINDALE DRIVE, NORTH FORT MYERS
7 bd · 6 ba · 4,056 sqft
$535,000
2060 MATECUMBE KEY ROAD UNIT 2501, PUNTA GORDA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,402 sqft
$495,000
2904 NW 26TH AVENUE, CAPE CORAL
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,657 sqft
Every active listing inside the Island Coast High School attendance boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Island Coast High School market
406
Sold, last 12 months
$350,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
50 days
Median time to sell
Island Coast High School vs North Fort Myers
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 7.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Island Coast High School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Island Coast High School home
≈ $3,283/mo
$379,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$720/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$5,200/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
153,157
Median age
51
Median income
$71,612
Median home value
$269,210
Beyond the listings
Living in Island Coast High School
Lifestyles
Top 23% in the U.S.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.
Food & Drink
Top 23% in the U.S.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
Top 24% in the U.S.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
Top 25% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
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.
Entertainment
Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Straight answers
Island Coast High School FAQs
Is the Island Coast High School zone a good place to live?+
It's a solid fit for buyers who want the Cape Coral canal lifestyle with a mix of established and newer neighborhoods. With 74 active homes offering pools and 58 on the water, the outdoor, boat-friendly appeal is real. The variety of gated and new-construction options also makes it flexible for different budgets.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's moderately priced for Southwest Florida — the median list price is $384,450 and homes range widely from $93,000 to just under $2 million. At an average of $237 per square foot, you can find entry-level value or step up to waterfront homes depending on your budget. Only 9 active listings are priced above $1 million, so the market skews toward the middle.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
The median list price is $384,450 and the median home size is about 1,739 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 404 homes sold at a median price of $350,000, so recent sales have run a bit below current asking. That gap is useful leverage for a prepared buyer.
How is the market right now?+
It's a balanced market leaning toward buyers, with 236 active listings and a median 56 days on market. Sellers are getting about 96% of asking on average, which tells you there's room to negotiate but not fire-sale conditions. You can track live inventory on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $761 per month, which reflects the number of gated communities in the zone, though plenty of non-HOA canal homes exist too. Median property tax is around $4,277 per year. Always confirm the specific HOA and tax figures for any address, since they vary widely between subdivisions.
What schools serve this zone?+
The zone is anchored by Island Coast High School, with other nearby schools including Diplomat Middle School and Mariner Middle School serving parts of this area of Cape Coral. Attendance boundaries shift, so confirm the assigned schools for a specific address directly with the Lee County school district before you buy.
Is there new construction available?+
Yes — 49 of the current active listings are new construction, a meaningful share of the 236 homes on the market. That gives buyers the option of a brand-new build rather than competing only for resale homes. New construction in Cape Coral often lands in the newer subdivisions on the city's growing edges.
What's the commute and getting around like?+
This is a car-dependent part of Cape Coral, so plan on driving for most errands and work trips. The city's canal-grid layout means your specific street matters for reaching main arteries. Tour a few neighborhoods at rush hour to get a true sense of your daily drive.
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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