$521,722Average Value$682Average Price per Sq Ft17Homes For Sale
Boating from your backyard
Situated between the mainland and Fort Myers Beach, this small island offers a tropical way of life for homeowners. “You can have a boat in your backyard, especially with the beach just a walk away,” says Curtis Pickett, a Broker / Agent with Century 21 TriPower Realty. Living so close to the Gulf of Mexico, however, means that hurricanes are a definite weather concern, and all residents are advised to invest in flood and hurricane insurance. The community remains connected to the mainland by a causeway, and a tall bridge over Matanzas Harbor links it to Fort Meyers Beach. The island’s population mainly consists of retirees and longtime locals, and most community gatherings are geared toward them. Though there are a few restaurants on the island, many residents make the 14-mile trip into Fort Meyers when they need to stock up on groceries.
San Carlos Island is a small island that sits north of Fort Myers Beach.
Biking is a common mode of transportation on San Carlos Island.
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Beach access and hurricane insurance
“Most homeowners live here full-time or come down for the winter. A lot of people buy for how relatively affordable it is this close to the beach,” Pickett says. Throughout the island, tall Florida palms line the sandy, two-lane roadways. While debris from several recent hurricanes is cleared, the market is making a slow recovery as well. The area is considered affordable compared to those along Fort Myers Beach, but more expensive than the mainland because of its ample water access. To the east of San Carlos Boulevard, manufactured homes are packed tightly together along the seawalls. These generally list between $230,000 and $480,000. Just west of the boulevard, paved driveways lead to single-family beach builds from the 1960s through '80s. While there are rare finds in a two-bedroom at $800,000, most single-family residences are priced between $2 million and $3 million. They feature anywhere from two to six bedrooms, and those at the top end of the price range often have private pools. Homeowners will need to consider the additional cost of hurricane and flood insurance with any investment.
San Carlos Island residents have proximity to Fort Myers Beach
Modern mansions sit proudly on the western edge of San Carlos Island.
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Boating ventures along the gulf
Much of San Carlos Island is considered a natural space. Most homes have their own beaches or docks, but there are also several nearby marinas. Most recreation comes in the form of boating or fishing along the gulf. A pedestrian lane on the 65-foot Matanzas Pass Bridge allows for walks or jogs over to Fort Meyers Beach. The Bayside Veterans Park, just below the bridge, is a small park where concerts are held. The shores of Fort Meyers Beach are about 1 mile south of San Carlos Island, and beachgoers can access the sandy shores from Crescent Beach Family Park or Lynn Hall Memorial Park.
All of the restaurants on San Carlos Island have docks for boat parking.
Tiki Tours offer scenic rides along the waters near Fort Myers Beach.
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A waterfront bar at Dixie Fish Company
There are a handful of restaurants on the island, starting with Dixie Fish Company. Though it originally opened as a fish market in 1937, it now serves as a restaurant and bar. Bonita Bill's and Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille are other waterfront dining spots. On Saturdays, some locals head to Hurricane Tinas 5 Star Dive Bar to watch sports with their friends. San Carlos Boulevard provides access to the mainland and with it, several grocery stores, including Aldi, Publix and Walmart Supercenter. In Fort Meyers, about 14 miles north, there are upscale seafood restaurants, cocktail bars and art galleries.
All of the dining options on San Carlos Island are waterside.
Bonita Bills is a popular spot for locals of San Carlos Island.
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Mainland access over San Carlos Boulevard
As there is not much public parking on the island, many residents bike from place to place or get around by boat, when possible. San Carlos Boulevard is the main artery on and off the island. A 1-mile trip south on the boulevard brings drivers across the tall Matanzas Pass Bridge into Fort Myers Beach, and a short drive north provides access to the mainland. Car traffic on the Matanzas bridge can be quite heavy, especially during the peak tourist season, so some beachgoers leave their cars at home and cross on foot. Downtown Fort Myers is 14 miles from the community, but the trip can take upwards of 40 minutes. For farther travel, the Southwest Florida International Airport is around 20 miles away. The closest emergency room is at HealthPark Medical Center, about 4 miles north of the island.
The Matanzas Pass Bridge, or "Sky Bridge" connects San Carlos Island to Fort Myers Beach.
San Carlos Island comes alive in the night time, after the sun sets below the Gulf of Mexico.
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Kids can attend Lee County Schools
Children who live on San Carlos Island can attend Lee County Public Schools, starting their academic journey at Fort Meyers Beach Elementary School, ranked A-minus on Niche. After elementary school, students can choose to attend the B-plus-rated Cypress Lake Middle School, or the B-rated Lexington Middle School, which is an International Baccalaureate World School. The district also offers school choice for high schoolers living on San Carlos Island. Some students may attend Cypress Lake High School, which receives a B-plus Niche rating, and others attend Fort Meyers High School, which gets an A.
Fort Myers High School is an above average high ranking 7/10 school.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School in Fort Myers is a Grade 6-8 school.
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Parks in this Area
Woof-A-Hatchee Dog Park
Estero Bay Preserve State Park
Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center
Kelly Road Soccer Complex
Picnic Area
Soccer
Trails
San Carlos Bay - Bunche Beach Preserve
Fishing
Trails
Beach
Transit
Airport
Southwest Florida International
31 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
San Carlos Island
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in San Carlos Island, Cape Coral sell after 129 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in San Carlos Island, Cape Coral over the last 12 months is $874,333, down 23% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,121
Median Age
68
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
3.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
56.8%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$25,300
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,028
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.6%
College Graduates
17.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.7%
% Population in Labor Force
22.2%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
57''
Average Winter Low Temperature
55°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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