Dunbar
Suburban Neighborhood in Fort Myers, Florida
Lee County 33916
Midcentury ranch-style homes and new construction
Dunbar is an urban neighborhood laid out along gridded streets. Lots are small, but most homes are less than 1,500 square feet, so there’s plenty of room for front gardens and backyard cookouts. Lawns typically feature a handful of mature trees, such as magnolias, palms and live oaks. Many homes in Dunbar were originally built between 1960 and the late 1980s, so midcentury ranch-style homes are popular. Some have a more classic Minimal Traditional look, while others utilize features from the stucco-sided Spanish Eclectic style. New construction homes have steadily cropped up since 2020, gradually introducing more contemporary and streamlined architecture. Overall list prices range from $150,000 to $400,000.
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Career Academies at Dunbar High
Fort Myers is served by the School District of Lee County, including Franklin Park Elementary and Fort Myers Middle, graded C-minus and C on Niche, respectively. Franklin Park Elementary is right in the neighborhood, as is Dunbar High. The high school is graded B and ranked No. 14 on Niche’s list of Lee County’s best public high schools. Built in 1927, the school is named after black poet Paul Laurence Dunbar and was the first high school for black students in Fort Myers. Today, Dunbar High offers various career academies, including technology, engineering and biomedical sciences programs.
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Second Eatery’s home-cooked flavor
Snacks, drinks and other quick grabs are a short walk away at neighborhood corner stores like Gigi’s or Thompson Groceries. Delectable restaurants are nearby, too. Serving soups, sandwiches, salads and desserts, Farmer’s Market Restaurant cooks meals with ingredients from the local farmer’s market. It boasts the city’s best southern food, but Second Eatery might take issue with that. The locally owned restaurant has a no-frills exterior and a menu full of home-cooked flavor. The closest commercial corridor, 6 Mile Cypress Parkway, is just under a 5-mile drive from Dunbar. The main road is lined by chain restaurants, from McDonald’s to Texas Roadhouse, and convenient big-box stores like Walmart.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to I-75
Fort Myers is a largely car-dependent city, and traffic can get pretty hectic during snowbird season when northerners head down to enjoy a warm winter. “In season, if I have to be somewhere in 20 minutes, I’ll give myself 40 minutes of drive time,” Simmons says. Public transportation is available at nearby LeeTran bus stops on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The thoroughfare also has a ramp onto Interstate 75, about 3 miles west of Dunbar. Via the interstate, Southwest Florida International Airport is only 15 miles away. The neighborhood is 3 miles from Lee Memorial Hospital.
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The S.T.A.R.S. Complex by Dunbar Park
Dunbar Park is a local park with a playground abutting the S.T.A.R.S. (Success Through Academic and Recreational Support) Complex. This public athletic complex is a hub for youth programs, from sports and summer camps to after-school care and tutoring. Facilities include a junior Olympic-sized swimming pool, four ballfields, a soccer field, four basketball courts and two tennis courts. S.T.A.R.S. quickly became the beating heart of Dunbar after it first opened in 1991. It fulfilled a need for recreational space the community had for decades. Currently, the complex is awaiting the addition of a Category 3 hurricane shelter.
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Hurricane season
According to Risk Factor, properties in Dunbar have minimal flood risk. The area’s Wind Factor, however, is a 10 out of 10. Hurricane season runs June 1st to November 30th. The Fort Myers Fire Department encourages residents to keep basic disaster kits and familiarize themselves with evacuation routes.Crime
The neighborhood receives a CAP Index crime score of 7 out of 10, which is higher than the national average of 4. Under new Police Chief Jason Fields, the Fort Myers Police Department is focused on reducing violent crime.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ada Rinaudo
Ada Rinaudo
Green Life Realty Inc
(786) 767-6563
43 Total Sales
9 in Dunbar
$29K - $339K Price Range
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Cynthia Crawford Holt
Cynthia Crawford Holt
John R. Wood Properties
(239) 766-6105
53 Total Sales
2 in Dunbar
$225K - $247K Price Range
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Yvonne Gallegos
Yvonne Gallegos
Responds QuicklyJohn R. Wood Properties
(863) 302-1296
95 Total Sales
3 in Dunbar
$23K - $130K Price Range
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Carlos Diaz
Carlos Diaz
Icon Premier Group, LLC
(239) 920-8162
400 Total Sales
1 in Dunbar
$95,000 Price
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Steve OBrien
Steve OBrien
Responds QuicklySteves Property Group LLC
(239) 360-3792
133 Total Sales
4 in Dunbar
$26K - $475K Price Range
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Mirela Roman
Mirela Roman
Responds QuicklyFlorida Elite Realty Inc
(239) 345-2800
85 Total Sales
1 in Dunbar
$154,000 Price
Schools
Source:
GreatSchools:
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Roberto Clemente Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Harlem Lakes Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Riverside Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Habitat Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Shady Oaks Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Dunbar Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
McCutcheon Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Dunbar | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Dunbar Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dunbar, Fort Myers sell after 112 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Dunbar, Fort Myers over the last 12 months is $282,500, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$309,950
Median Sale Price
$282,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$305,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
48
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$210
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
715
Number of Homes for Sale
19
Median Year Built
1977
Months of Supply
4.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,245
Significantly below the national average
1,938
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,017
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,612
Median Age
37
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$30,403
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$49,921
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
66.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
4.4%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.8%
% Population in Labor Force
45.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
57''
Average Winter Low Temperature
55°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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