Neighborhood · Fort Myers, Florida
Dunbar
An affordable foothold in the heart of Fort Myers
3
Homes for sale
$329,000
Median list price
$220
Avg price / sqft
61
Median days on market
Dunbar sits close to the center of Fort Myers, a working neighborhood with deep local roots and quick access to the rest of the city. It shares this corner of Lee County with communities like Winkler, Westwood, and the newer Verandah, giving buyers a spread of options within a short drive. Students here are zoned for schools including South Fort Myers High School and Three Oaks Middle School.
For buyers, this is one of the more accessible price points in the area — the three active listings run from $285,000 to $369,900, with a median around $329,000. Inventory is thin, so the Fort Myers homes for sale in surrounding neighborhoods are worth watching alongside Dunbar itself. Homes here are averaging 61 days on the market, which leaves room to make a considered offer rather than a rushed one.
Dunbar is a community in Fort Myers, Florida.
Quick facts
$285,000 – $370K price range
1,515 sqft median home
$1,500/mo median rent
On the market now
Homes for sale in Dunbar
$285,000
2225 CARVER AVENUE, FORT MYERS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,187 sqft
$369,900
2223 Carver Ave, Other City - In The State Of Florida FL 33916, OTHER CITY - IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA
7 bd · 5 ba · 1,828 sqft
$329,000
2045 Carver Ave, Fort Myers FL 33916, FORT MYERS
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,515 sqft
Every active listing inside the Dunbar boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Dunbar market
Dunbar vs Fort Myers
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Dunbar boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Dunbar is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Dunbar home
≈ $2,260/mo
$329,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,500/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
2,168
Median age
41
Median income
$23,263
Median home value
$48,876
Beyond the listings
Living in Dunbar
Active
Top 21% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Entertainment
Top 21% in the U.S.Competitive Nature
These folks have their head in the game. Whether it's creating a card game tournament with friends or cheering on the home team, these people want to win.
Food & Drink
Top 22% 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.
Beliefs
Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Culture
Hip Hop Culture
Dropping the beat and raising the roof, this population enjoys everything hip hop culture has to offer, including music, dance moves, and fashion.
Food & Drink
Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Straight answers
Dunbar FAQs
Is Dunbar a good place to live?+
Dunbar is a centrally located Fort Myers neighborhood with deep community roots and easy access across Lee County. Families are zoned for schools including Three Oaks Middle School and South Fort Myers High School. It appeals to buyers who want to be close to the city center at a reasonable price.
Is Dunbar expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable pockets of Fort Myers, with a median list price of $329,000 and homes running from $285,000 to $369,900. At an average of $220 per square foot, it offers real value compared to the coastal and gated communities nearby.
What do homes cost in Dunbar?+
Current active listings sit between $285,000 and $369,900, with a median around $329,000 and a median home size of about 1,515 square feet. That works out to roughly $220 per square foot. You can track what's available on the live map.
How is the market in Dunbar right now?+
Inventory is tight, with just three active listings, and homes are taking a median of 61 days to sell. That slower pace gives buyers time to evaluate and negotiate, so it helps to also watch nearby Westwood and other Fort Myers neighborhoods for more choice.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Most homes in Dunbar are not tied to an HOA, so ongoing fees are minimal here. The median property tax runs about $3,807 per year, which is typical for this part of Lee County. For renters, the median rent is around $1,500 per month.
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