Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School

It's an established, walkable part of Fort Myers organized around an arts-focused elementary school, with access to respected campuses like South Fort Myers High School. The mix of older cottages, pool homes, and a few waterfront properties makes it flexible for both first-time buyers and families putting down roots.

It's approachable for the area, with a median list price of $299,000 and an average of $267 per square foot. Prices span widely though — from $65,000 at the low end to nearly $8 million on the high-end waterfront — so your budget shapes your options.

Over the last 12 months, 200 homes sold at a median price of $330,000, and the typical home runs about 1,512 square feet. There are also 14 active listings above $1 million and 6 new-construction options for buyers wanting something different.

There are 145 active listings and homes are taking a median of 76 days to sell, which gives buyers time to negotiate. Sellers are averaging 96% of their asking price, so reasonable offers are landing close to list. Check Three Oaks Middle School area listings to compare nearby inventory.

The median HOA runs about $557 per month, though that varies widely since it reflects everything from single-family homes with no dues to condos and gated communities. Median property taxes come in around $2,837 per year, and the median rent in the zone is $1,625 per month.