Homes zoned for
Ida S. Baker High School
Southwest Cape living, canals and new builds included
607
Homes for sale
$449,900
Median list price
$390
Avg price / sqft
63
Median days on market
The Ida S. Baker High School zone covers a broad slice of southwest Cape Coral, where the Gulf-access canal grid meets newer subdivisions and a family-friendly rhythm. It feeds from campuses like Caloosa Middle School and Mariner Middle School, and buyers here weigh waterfront frontage against the convenience of move-in-ready construction. Boating, pools, and quiet residential streets define daily life more than any single downtown.
The market gives you real range: 614 active listings span from $36,500 lots to multi-million-dollar waterfront estates, with a median list price of $450,000. Homes are taking a median 61 days to sell, and over the past year 940 Cape Coral homes for sale closed here with sellers netting about 96% of asking. If you want to filter by canal, pool, or new build, the live map is the fastest way to see what's on today.
Ida S. Baker High 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
950 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
$1,045,800
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
$442,500
409 NW 25th PL, Cape Coral FL 33993, CAPE CORAL
3 bd · 3.5 ba
Every active listing inside the Ida S. Baker High School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Ida S. Baker High School market
950
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
Ida S. Baker High 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 Ida S. Baker High School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Ida S. Baker High 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 Ida S. Baker High 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
Ida S. Baker High School FAQs
Is the Ida S. Baker zone a good place to live?+
It's a solid fit for families and boaters who want southwest Cape Coral's canal lifestyle without giving up newer housing. The zone feeds well-known campuses including Diplomat Middle School, and with 185 pool homes and 211 waterfront listings active, daily life leans toward outdoor and water-focused living.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's mid-range for the area, with a median list price of $450,000 and an average of $386 per square foot. That said, the range is wide — active listings start around $36,500 for land and climb to $16.85M — so there's genuine room to buy up or down.
What do homes actually cost?+
Over the last 12 months, 940 homes sold at a median price of $390,000, a touch below the current $450,000 median list. The typical home runs about 1,770 square feet, and sellers averaged 96% of their asking price.
How is the market right now?+
There are 614 active listings and a median 61 days on market, so buyers have both selection and time to negotiate. With 138 new-construction homes competing alongside resale inventory across Cape Coral, pricing has stayed measured rather than frantic.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Median HOA dues run about $652 per month, though many non-gated single-family homes carry little to no HOA — the 91 gated listings skew that figure higher. Median property tax comes in around $4,742 per year.
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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