Homes zoned for
Diplomat Middle School
Cape Coral canal living with room to grow
608
Homes for sale
$449,900
Median list price
$390
Avg price / sqft
63
Median days on market
The Diplomat Middle School zone sits in the heart of Cape Coral's canal country, where roughly a third of active listings are waterfront and a good share come with a pool for the year-round Florida heat. It's a family-friendly slice of the city, feeding into schools like Mariner High School and North Fort Myers High School, with plenty of new construction filling in newer streets. Buyers who want a boat behind the house and a manageable commute tend to land here.
The market gives buyers real choice: 614 active listings against 940 sales in the past year, with a median list price of $450,000 and homes selling at about 96% of asking. At a median 61 days on market, this isn't a frantic bidding-war zone — there's time to tour, compare, and negotiate. Browse Cape Coral homes for sale in the area or work the live map to filter by canal, pool, or new build.
Diplomat Middle School is an attendance zone in St James City, Florida.
Quick facts
$36,500 – $17M price range
1,750 sqft median home
$652/mo median HOA
$3,625/mo median rent
954 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$2,100,000
4315 SW 2 Avenue, Cape Coral FL 33914, CAPE CORAL
4 bd · 5 ba
$1,425,000
706 SW 56th Street, Cape Coral FL 33914, CAPE CORAL
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,688 sqft
$1,100,000
320 GULF BOULEVARD UNIT 1A, BOCA GRANDE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,098 sqft
$1,095,000
2918 SE 10TH PLACE, CAPE CORAL
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,720 sqft
$1,045,800
5346 Bayshore Ave, Cape Coral FL 33904, CAPE CORAL
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,328 sqft
$689,900
129 SW 34th ave, Cape Coral FL 33991, CAPE CORAL
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,087 sqft
$625,000
628 SW 26th ST, Cape Coral FL 33914, CAPE CORAL
4 bd · 3 ba
$610,000
2014 SW 8th PL, Cape Coral FL 33991, CAPE CORAL
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,735 sqft
$545,000
628 CHIQUITA BLVD N, Cape Coral FL 33993, CAPE CORAL
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,931 sqft
$510,000
2219 SE 19 PL, Cape Coral FL 33990, CAPE CORAL
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,405 sqft
$463,000
2511 NW 7th Street N, Cape Coral FL 33993, CAPE CORAL
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,606 sqft
$450,000
1020 NW 14th St, Cape Coral FL 33993, CAPE CORAL
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,143 sqft
Every active listing inside the Diplomat Middle School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Diplomat Middle School market
954
Sold, last 12 months
$390,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
60 days
Median time to sell
Diplomat Middle School vs St James City
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 9.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Diplomat Middle School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Diplomat Middle School home
≈ $3,624/mo
$449,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$652/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,625/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
264,321
Median age
53
Median income
$74,709
Median home value
$340,964
Beyond the listings
Living in Diplomat 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.
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.
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.
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
Diplomat Middle School FAQs
Is the Diplomat Middle School area a good place to live?+
It's a solid fit for buyers who want Cape Coral's canal lifestyle with family-oriented schools nearby, feeding into options like Mariner High School. With 211 waterfront and 185 pool listings currently active, the everyday-Florida amenities are genuinely available here rather than just aspirational.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
The median list price is $450,000 and the median sold price over the past year was $390,000, which lands squarely in Cape Coral's mid-market. There's real range too — listings run from $36,500 up past $16.8M, and 74 homes are currently priced above $1M for the high end.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
Expect around $386 per square foot on average, with a median home size near 1,770 square feet. That translates to a $450,000 median list price, though new construction — 138 listings and counting — and waterfront lots can push well above that. Check the live map to see current pricing by street.
How is the market right now?+
It's a measured, buyer-friendly market: 940 homes sold in the last 12 months against 614 active listings, with a median 61 days on market. Sellers are getting about 96% of asking, so realistic offers are landing without runaway competition.
What about HOA fees, rent, and property taxes?+
Median HOA runs about $652/month, though many single-family canal homes in Cape Coral carry no HOA at all, so it pays to check per listing. The median property tax is roughly $4,742/year, and if you're weighing renting first, the median rent sits around $3,500/month.
Homes matched to the official attendance boundary — school zoning changes; always verify with the district. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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