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Challenger Middle School

Cape Coral canal living with room to grow

545

Homes for sale

$463,000

Median list price

$418

Avg price / sqft

63

Median days on market

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The Challenger Middle School zone sits in the heart of Cape Coral's canal country, where a big share of homes back up to the water and outdoor living is the whole point. Of the 551 active listings here, 198 are waterfront and 177 come with a pool — this is a place built for boats, backyards, and warm afternoons. If this pocket doesn't quite fit, the wider selection of Cape Coral homes for sale and neighboring zones like Caloosa Middle School and Mariner Middle School give you room to compare.

For buyers today, the market reads as balanced rather than frantic. The median list price is $463,000 while homes actually sold over the past year closed at a median of $409,000, and sellers are netting about 96% of asking — so there's real negotiating room. With 63 median days on market and 132 new-construction listings among the active inventory, you can take your time and shop the live map without feeling rushed.

Challenger Middle School is an attendance zone in Cape Coral, Florida.

Quick facts

$75,000$17M price range

1,778 sqft median home

$770/mo median HOA

$4,000/mo median rent

850 sold in 12 months

On the market now

Homes for sale in this zone

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Every active listing inside the Challenger Middle School attendance boundary

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Where the market lives

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The numbers that matter

The Challenger Middle School market

850

Sold, last 12 months

$409,450

Median sold price

96%

Sale-to-list ratio

What sellers actually get vs asking

59 days

Median time to sell

Challenger Middle School vs Cape Coral

Median list price

Challenger Middle School$463K
Cape Coral Co.$435K

Price per sqft

Challenger Middle School$418
Cape Coral Co.$299

Days on market

Challenger Middle School63d
Cape Coral Co.39d

Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling

5.6% yr/yr

$390K$452K$515KJul ’23Jun ’26

Homes sold per month

04896Jul ’24Jun ’26

Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Challenger Middle School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.

What it really costs

Owning here

Owning the median Challenger Middle School home

$3,832/mo

Principal & interest $2,439
Property tax $413
HOA / fees $770
Insurance (est.) $210

$463,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.

$770/mo

Median HOA

From current listings inside the boundary

$4,000/mo

Median rent

Homes for rent inside the boundary

Population

218,330

Median age

52

Median income

$79,047

Median home value

$384,491

Beyond the listings

Living in Challenger Middle School

Lifestyles

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.

Hobbies & Interests

Wanderlust

Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.

Culture

Sites to See

This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.

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

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.

Food & Drink

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.

Straight answers

Challenger Middle School FAQs

Is the Challenger Middle School area a good place to live?+

It's a strong fit if you want Cape Coral's canal-and-pool lifestyle without being locked into a single price point. With 198 waterfront and 177 pool homes among the 551 active listings, outdoor living is the draw, and nearby zones like Diplomat Middle School offer easy comparison if you're weighing neighborhoods.

Is it expensive to buy here?+

It's mid-range for the region, with a median list price of $463,000 and homes actually closing at a median of $409,000 over the past year. The full range runs from $75,000 to nearly $17 million, so there's genuine room for both entry-level buyers and the 74 listings priced above $1 million.

What do homes cost in this zone?+

Expect a median around $463,000 to list and $409,000 at closing, working out to about $411 per square foot on a median home size of 1,778 square feet. Waterfront and pool features are common here, which is part of why per-foot pricing runs where it does.

How is the market right now?+

It's a measured, buyer-friendly market — 845 homes sold in the last 12 months, with a median 63 days on market and sellers getting about 96% of asking. That gap between the $463,000 median list and $409,000 median sold price signals real negotiating room, which you can track on the live map.

What about HOA fees and property taxes?+

The median HOA here runs about $770 per month, though many Cape Coral homes carry no HOA at all, so it varies widely by community. Median property tax lands around $4,971 per year, and if you're weighing a rental, the median rent is roughly $3,900 per month.

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