Lee County community with access to many amenities without the high price tag
San Carlos Park, about 20 miles from downtown Fort Myers, is a mostly residential community surrounded by amenities, including big shopping centers, large parks and a university. “A lot of people have been displaced from Naples because of the home prices, and they are moving to this area. The market has just exploded here,” says Timothy Blackford, a Realtor with Premiere Plus Realty who sells throughout Southwest Florida.
Florida Ranch style homes are quite common in San Carlos Park.
San Carlos Park has a variety of home styles.
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Suburban streets lined with ranch and new traditional style homes
This area features winding suburban streets lined with single-family homes. Older ranch-style homes are most common, along with new traditionals built after 2000. Front yards are often landscaped, while some backyards feature pools. While the median price is about $375,000, Blackford says, “Generally, you’re looking at a range of $300,000 to $500,000 for a single-family home.” This is much lower than nearby Naples, whose median price for single-family homes is about $850,000. Other home options include a small selection of manufactured homes and townhouses. The median price for townhouses is about $230,000. A perk of living in San Carlos Park is one that many of those living in Florida don’t get. “There are no HOAs like a lot of southwest Florida communities that restrict what you can do with your boat or your home,” Blackford says.
San Carlos Park is a traditional suburban neighborhood with single family homes on private lots.
Cape Cod style homes are common in San Carlos Park.
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Grocery stores, local brewery within the community
There are two small shopping centers on the community’s west side, with grocery and drug stores, services and restaurants. Gulf Coast Town Center is just outside the community and offers big-box retailers and more dining options. Palm City Brewing Company is located in the community’s north end, among small warehouses and office buildings, and offers a spot to grab craft beer and light bites from a rotating lineup of food trucks. The Hertz Arena, about 4 miles away, is home to the Florida Everblades, Fort Myers’s professional minor-league hockey team, concerts and events like Disney on Ice and Cirque du Soleil. Gulf Coast Medical Center is the closest hospital, about 9 miles away.
The Town Center Mall has anchor stores to niche shops & restaurants nearby to San Carlos Park.
San Carlos Park mom's will find a great playground & shopping at the Town Center Mall.
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Children attend schools within the School District of Lee County
The School District of Lee County serves the community and rates a B on Niche. It is the ninth largest in the state and one of the county’s largest employers, with over 12,000 full- and part-time employees. There are no private schools in the community, but several are nearby in Fort Myers, including A-minus-rated Summit Christian School and A-plus-rated Canterbury School. Florida Gulf Coast University is just east of the community. The public, four-year school is part of the State University System of Florida and offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs.
Three Oaks Middle School scores an above average B+ rating among schools in the state.
San Carlos Park Elementary school as a B minus school with 680 students.
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Residents enjoy the community pool, golfers tee off at San Carlos Golf Club
San Carlos Park has a community pool open year-round and offers water aerobics. Karl J. Drews Community Center offers an inclusive playground and programming for those with special needs. Three Oaks Park, just outside the community, has pickleball and tennis courts, a playground and walking trails. The San Carlos Golf Club draws golfers to its 18-hole layout, driving range and large putting green.
The San Carlos Park community pool is open to the public for swimming and lounging.
The San Carlos Park golf club stays quite busy, especially during winter seasons.
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Nearby Fort Myers buzzes with regular events
Residents head to Fort Myers for events. Downtown buzzes with activity on the first Friday of the month for the Art Walk and on the third Friday of every month for the Fort Myers Music Walk.
San Carlos Park is home to Karl Drews Community Center including a park and pool.
Hertz Arena is a great venue for catching a concert or watching hockey close to San Carlos Park.
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I-75 and Leetran buses keep residents moving
Interstate 75 runs along the community’s east side and connects to West Florida. U.S. Route 41 runs along the community’s west side. LeeTran buses stop along Lee Road. Southwest Florida International Airport is about 8 miles away and offers flights to dozens of U.S. cities.
San Carlos Park is home to business parks, shopping plaza, and residential communities.
i75 Runs right past San Carlos park and is accessed by two exits
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The county keeps residents up-to-date on hurricanes
San Carlos Park’s location near the coast makes it vulnerable to hurricanes. In 2024, Hurricane Milton hit Lee County and caused significant flooding and other damage in Fort Myers. The county’s website offers multiple resources to prepare residents for hurricanes and other major weather events.
Crime statistics for San Carlos Park are not readily available.
Sande Ellis credits her success in real estate to hard work and good advice. She was impressed with a speaker who once said, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”
Sande says, “You might say real estate is our passion, it‘s what get us up and going everyday. Our team truly cares about people…their needs and wants. We are here to help people and to make a difference in the community we serve.
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