An evolving coastal community in Southwest Florida
With a name like Pelican, it should come as no surprise that this southwestern Florida neighborhood is full of lively nature to explore. Situated on the coast of Cape Coral, the neighborhood boasts navigable waterways that lead to the Gulf of Mexico, acres of tropical wetlands and marinas with waterfront restaurants and shopping centers. Though the city was heavily affected by Hurricane Ian in 2022, the city has worked to restore the community, and the efforts to rebuild are ongoing. Through community events and highly regarded schools, Pelican offers a well-connected coastal lifestyle.
Pelican is situated on the Gulf coast of Cape Coral.
The Pelican neighborhood has touches of coastal life at every corner.
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Blooming gardens and trails through the mangroves
“There’s Rotary Park, one of the bigger parks that we have, that’s geared to nothing but nature,” says Izai Sanchez, a Realtor with Keller William Fort Myers Realty who has served the area for eight years. The 97-acre park is a hub of outdoor recreation, featuring flower gardens, a butterfly enclosure and a dog park. There are walking trails, including the Glover Bight Trail, which allows residents to stroll through the mangroves on the boardwalk and enjoy views of the tree line from the lookout tower. There’s also Sands Park, where kids can keep out of the Florida sun and enjoy the park on the canopy-covered playground. Locals also meet for pickleball matches and basketball games on the athletic courts. Nearby, the Yacht Club Public Beach has reopened after it suffered damage from Hurricane Ian, and the accompanying fishing pier is being renovated.
The observation deck at Rotary Park offers a panoramic view of the Pelican neighborhood.
Parents come from all around with their kids to the playground in Sands Park in Coral.
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Spanish Revival properties with tropical landscaping and canal access
Pelican’s streets and canals are arranged in a structured grid, and homes sit close together under palm-tree-lined streets. Waterfront homes have access to the canal system that leads to the Gulf of Mexico. “If I had to put a number on it, I would probably say 65% of these have Gulf access. That’s just a ballpark,” Sanchez says. Homebuyers can find Spanish Revival bungalows built in the 1980s without canal access priced between $300,000 and $400,000, while a bungalow on the canal starts at $700,000. A contemporary coastal home built in the last 20 years without canal access costs around $600,000, while a similar property costs $800,000. Sprawling waterfront homes with Spanish and coastal design influences from the 1990s start around $1.2 million and cost as much as $2 million.
Spanish Revival style homes are popular in the Pelican neighborhood.
Pelican is filled with coastal charm from its retail to its residences.
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Learn to grow a butterfly-friendly garden at Rotary Park
Rotary Park hosts events and educational activities, like a wild edibles walk, which teaches participants about local edible plants, a butterfly garden design class and a tropical plant sale. The neighborhood can gather with the Cape Coral community during events at city hall, like the 4th of July event featuring a free concert and fireworks display. Halloween brings a costumed Trunk or Treat event, and the community kicks off the holiday season with a tree and menorah lighting and a holiday boat parade.
The Rotary Park Environmental Center has wildlife educational content for all ages.
The dog park at Rotary Park in Pelican is a favorite for dog owners in the area.
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Watch the sunset with a cocktail from High Tide Social House
To shop for groceries, Pelican hosts two Publix locations. To browse a collection of high-end shops on the waterfront, locals go to the Marina Village Shops at Tarpon Point or the Cape Harbour Marina. Both marinas host art galleries, boutiques and restaurants with a tropical resort ambiance. At Tarpon Point, locals can go to The Nauti Mermaid Dockside Bar and Grill, a waterfront restaurant known for their cocktails and seafood dishes. In Cape Harbour, Rumrunners is another popular eatery, offering canal views and elevated steak and seafood dishes, along with daily live music performances.
High Tide Social House has fantastic waterway views as well as outdoor seating.
The Yacht Club Public Beach in Pelican is the perfect place to catch a sunset with loved ones.
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Ida S. Baker High School students enroll in career academies
Children may begin learning at Gulf Elementary School. Students can advance to Gulf Middle and then to Ida S. Baker High. All three schools earn B-plus ratings from Niche. The high school requires all students to commit to a career academy to begin preparing to enter their field of interest. Programs include digital design, engineering and masonry.
Ida S. Baker High School is located within Pelican and is one of six high schools in Cape Coral.
Gulf Elementary School in the Pelican neighborhood of Cape Coral is a B+ rated school by Niche.
Gulf Middle School in Pelican has a 20:1 Student to teacher ratio.
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Boat along Pelican’s network of residential waterways
Located in the city with the most canals in the world, many residents enjoy access to private docks to paddle or boat from their backyard. The neighborhood’s network of fresh and saltwater waterways leads to nearby amenities. Lee County Transit operates a bus service with a few stops throughout the neighborhood, but most rely on personal vehicles to get places on land. Veterans Parkway creates the neighborhood’s northern edge and takes residents across the Midpoint Bridge to Fort Meyers, where they can merge onto Interstate 75.
The Cape Harbor Condos, in the Pelican section of Cape Coral, enjoy dockside views.
Public transport is available in Pelican and throughout Cape Coral via the Lee Transit System.
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Hurricane risks on the Florida coast
Most are aware that living on the Florida coast comes with hurricane risks. Cape Coral was one of the cities that was hit hardest by Hurricane Ian in 2022, enduring winds over 140 miles per hour and flooding from the storm surge. Over a year later, the community is still recovering, and homebuyers can find houses with hurricane damage at lower prices.
Cape Coral's Pelican neighborhood is known for it's canals where homes line the shores.
Contemporary coastal ranches are sprinkled throughout the Pelican neighborhood.
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Crime and Safety
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Pelican Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pelican, Cape Coral sell after 131 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Pelican, Cape Coral over the last 12 months is $490,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
WESTERN EXPOSURE, GULF ACCESS, AND 240 FEET OF WIDE WATER VIEWS. You feel the difference when you walk in the door. Light, airy, bright, warm and inviting describes the feeling it gives you knowing that careful consideration, time and thought, went into the tasteful upgrades. Western exposure and sweeping canal frontage define this beautifully maintained Gulf access residence, positioned on an
SAILBOAT ACCESS POOL HOME LOCATED ON THE PELICAN FINGERS! Discover waterfront luxury in this stunning 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom sailboat-access pool home, perfectly situated in the prestigious Pelican Blvd area of South Cape Coral. A newer metal roof (2023) and professional landscaping with a pavered driveway (2020) add to the home's curb appeal. The entire exterior was stripped and repainted in
DIRECT GULF ACCESS, MINUTES TO OPEN WATER, POOL HOME, AND WALKING DISTANCE TO CAPE HARBOUR Welcome to your slice of waterfront paradise with NO BRIDGES and direct Gulf access, perfectly positioned on a wide canal and just minutes by boat to open water. This prime location offers the best of both worlds with a short walk to Cape Harbour’s dining, shopping, and marina lifestyle, as well as nearby
Located in one of the most desirable areas of Cape Coral, this impeccably maintained 4-bedroom + den, 2-bath pool home offers 2,288 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space paired with the ultimate Florida lifestyle. From the moment you arrive, the screened front entry and lush professional landscaping create a warm welcome, while major recent updates—including IMPACT WINDOWS & DOORS
Located in a highly sought after Gulf Access area for boaters in SW Cape Coral, this Frei & Sons built 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom pool home combines a sense of elegance with relaxing everyday comfort. Situated on the 150-foot-wide Julep Canal, it is approximately a 30-minute boat ride from your backyard to the docks at Rumrunners, and only about 3-1/2 miles from there to the open waters of the Gulf of
SAILBOAT ACCESS POOL HOME LOCATED ON THE PELICAN FINGERS! Discover waterfront luxury in this stunning 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom sailboat-access pool home, perfectly situated in the prestigious Pelican Blvd area of South Cape Coral. A newer metal roof (2023) and professional landscaping with a pavered driveway (2020) add to the home's curb appeal. The entire exterior was stripped and repainted in
This well-maintained and thoughtfully updated duplex can be yours. Each unit features a unique and spacious layout including separate living, dining, and family rooms, offering plenty of flexibility and comfort. Crown molding throughout, along with remote-controlled lighting and ceiling fans, adds a touch of elegance and convenience. The kitchens are updated with white shaker cabinetry, granite
Price just REDUCED, Sellers Motivated on this Elegant 4-Bedroom Residence on a Premium Corner Homesite! Experience refined Florida living in this beautifully designed 4-bedroom, 2-bath residence, offering over 1,825 square feet of thoughtfully crafted living space. Ideally positioned on an expansive corner lot, this home blends sophisticated style with everyday comfort. The heart of the home is
True 4 bedroom 3 bath 2021 built home with pool and spa featuring a 10,000 lb. boat lift with canopy, composite dock, outdoor kitchen and captain’s walk! Primary bedroom, and 3rd bath both have lanai access. Inside, you'll find that soaring ceilings and a spacious family room with a built-in fireplace and stone wall accents create a warm, inviting atmosphere. The expansive island kitchen is
Extremely motivated Seller. Imagine pulling into your driveway in Southwest Cape Coral, knowing you’re coming home to sunshine, space, and the kind of lifestyle people dream about when they think of Florida living. This beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath pool home offers over 2,300 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space and is being offered fully furnished, making your move
This value priced stunning Southwest Cape Coral residence blends grand architectural design with extensive 2023–2024 upgrades, offering over 3,200 sq. ft. of beautifully appointed living space. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a heated pool and spa with an outdoor shower and direct access to a powder room, this home is perfect for luxurious Florida living and entertaining. Interior features
Magnificent Views, Breathtaking Sunsets & a Boater’s Dream!Nestled on an oversized cul-de-sac peninsula lot on the prestigious Eight Lakes, this Gulf Access Rutenburg built estate offers the ultimate in Florida luxury living. Almost 4000 sq feet and all on one level. Designed to capture panoramic lake views from nearly every room, this sprawling 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home must be seen to be
Imagine ending your day with a W sunset view [Not N nor E] from a PRESTIGIOUS UNIT 69 CAPE HARBOUR GULF ACCESS BEAUTY on a TRIPLE LOT [14,985 SFT] WITH an OVERSIZED THREE CAR GARAGE and TWO [YES TWO] PRIMARY ENSUITES [2610 SFT], THREE FULL BATHS, plus a POOL BATH, LARGE HEATED POOL w/SPA on a 48'5X26' DECK, LARGE 34'X26' UNDER TRUSS LANAI, +SECOND PRIMARY LANAI u/TRUSS, CANOPY BOAT LIFT/CAPTAIN'S
WESTERN EXPOSURE, GULF ACCESS, AND 240 FEET OF WIDE WATER VIEWS. Set on an oversized lot along a 240-ft-wide canal, this beautifully maintained home showcases a 2023 barrel tile roof, lush landscaping, lava rock with stamped concrete border, and an expansive driveway leading to a 3-car garage. Inside, French doors open to high ceilings, transom windows, tray detail, tile throughout, and 90-degree
Step inside this impressive 4-bedroom, 3-bath home and discover a spacious open layout designed for everyday living and entertaining. At the heart of the residence, the open chef-inspired kitchen boasts hard surface countertops, a large island, and stainless finishes, seamlessly flowing into the family room for a warm, inviting atmosphere. Tile flooring throughout and beautifully updated
Welcome to the brand new Cape at Savona Point Apartment Community. Aspire to live an exciting, active life above and beyond the ordinary in the new Cape Coral apartment homes. Take advantage of abundant services and exceptionally thoughtful amenities focused on fitness, wellness, family, and uncompromising convenience. Come home to stylish modern finishes, high-design features, and luxurious
FULLY REMODELED AND MOVE-IN READY! Be the first to enjoy this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence in the heart of Southwest Cape Coral. Offering approximately 1,050 square feet of living space, this home features a bright open floor plan, modern finishes, spacious bedrooms, and contemporary design throughout.Ideally located near Cape Harbour Marina, Tarpon Point Marina, Veterans
Cabana Club South is leasing two bedroom apartments in Cape Coral, Florida. Our energy efficient apartments feature large closets, tile and carpet flooring, spacious screened porch, balcony, lanai, washer/dryer connections and front and rear entries. We have the lowest pet fees in the area! No monthly pet rent! Our community is beautifully landscaped, and we have a newly heated pool and sundeck.
AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 2026 THOUGH APRIL 2027!!! This great vacation rental is conveniently located 10 minutes from the beach, shopping, dining and entertainment. Enjoy relaxing on your vacation, in a private single family house.
Available with a 1-week notice. Home is perfectly in tack after T.S. Helene and hurricane Milton. Luckily there was no damage for neither storms. Desired southwest area, on saltwater canal with Gulf access. Friendly neighborhood close to restaurants, walking trails, and only 2.5 miles to downtown Cape. Feels like you’re always on vacation. A spacious (1670 sq ft), open floor plan, well-kept
Experience Southwest Florida living at its finest in this gorgeous Turnkey, 4-bedroom, 2-bath Pool Home for rent. Designed for comfort and style, this luxury home is fully furnished — just bring your toothbrush and settle in. Perfect for anyone relocating or building a new homeEnjoy peace of mind with impact windows and doors, a reverse osmosis water treatment system, modern furnishings, and
Discover the best place to call home at Aspire Cape Coral, our one, two, and three bedroom apartments in Cape Coral, FL. Our amazing location will ensure there is never a dull moment, and our homes include upscale features and finishes you will love. This, paired with exciting community amenities, will enhance each resident's living experience. Visit us today to see all that could be yours!
Perfectly located in the heart of Cape Coral! This beautifully remodeled and upgraded 3-bedroom, 2-bath duplex offers modern finishes and comfortable living throughout. Enjoy the added privacy of a fenced backyard — perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently close to shopping, dining, and everyday essentials. Sorry, no pets.
This Tuscany Villas two bedroom condo is in Southwest Cape Coral, Florida. Our beautiful condo features granite counter tops, stainless appliances, wood cabinetry, kitchen pantry, patio and balcony, walk-in closets, attached garage, washer and dryer included, tile and carpet floors, and screened lanai. Resident pays all utilities. We are a small community with swimming pool, conveniently located
2 story town home in a great location in SW Cape Coral. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and large outdoor storage closet. Large community pool. Close to shopping, The Yacht Club, Tarpon Pointe and Cape Harbor.
Property Id: 1832129Premier LOCATION great biking walking within 10 minutes of a Rotary Park and the Wes$3500 long term rent, rental without utilities !Short term also availble!——————$6500 seasonal rent starting jan 1, 2027on if available !——————We are pet friendly with $300 pet fee and $250 cleaning fee!—————-Marina! Just 0.5 miles to
Stunning 2 bedroom unit in the heart of SW Cape Coral! Brand new modern kitchen and bathroom. Brand new vinyl flooring, with great view of the water right in your back yard. Close to schools. shopping, entertainment, and only minutes from Veteran's and Cape Coral Pkwy bridge. No more laundromats, washer and dryer hook ups located inside unit. This one won't last long, call today and schedule a
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