Billy Creek
Midcentury ranch-style homes both for sale and rent
The neighborhood’s oldest houses date back to the 1920s, but most were built between the 1950s and 1970s. These modest two- to four-bedroom ranch-style houses sit on small lots with palm trees and live oaks. Many have been remodeled or are sold as-is to investors. Since 2020, newer construction has been popping up as well. “I represent a lot of builders there, and while they are fixing up homes, it’s still affordable,” Carey says. “They’re not trying to push people out.” He notes that there’s a lot of residential diversity in Billy Creek. “The particular street I was selling a property on is mostly rentals. But you go one street over, and there are residents who have lived there for years, houses that have been with families for decades.” Prices range from around $150,000 for fixer-uppers to around $250,000 for renovated homes. New construction ranges from about $300,000 to $380,000.
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Billy Creek Preserve and other nearby parks
Billy Creek Preserve is not only an urban oasis for joggers, bikers and dog walkers but also an essential part of the environment. The preserve was developed in 2010 with manmade marshes that act as filtration systems, improving water quality in Billy Creek and the downstream Caloosahatchee River. Across the street, Billy Bowlegs Sports Complex is a hub for youth programs with soccer and football fields and has a playground where kids can burn off steam. Less than a mile away at Shady Oaks Park, past the ballfields and playground, is a kayak launch where locals can slide their watercraft into Billy Creek. The creek is part of the Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail, a 200-mile watery challenge for kayakers and canoers. There are plenty of opportunities to get out on the water in greater Fort Myers. “We have the biggest canal system in the world, more than Italy, as far as miles go,” says Fort Myers resident Kayla Boyd-Jones, a Realtor with RE/MAX Trend.
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Historic Dunbar High serves the neighborhood
Fort Myers is served by the School District of Lee County. Kids can begin their education at Tice Elementary, graded C on Niche, before moving on to Oak Hammock Middle, graded B-minus. Named after the famous black poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, Dunbar High was the city’s first high school for black students and is rated B on Niche. The historic building now houses many academic and extracurricular programs for students, from the technology and biomedical career academies to hobby clubs.
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Local eateries on Palm Beach Boulevard
Palm Beach Boulevard runs alongside the neighborhood and serves as a dining and shopping corridor. Along with small convenience stores, there are Bravo Supermarkets, Family Dollar and Dollar Tree. Big-box stores like Walmart, Target and Lowe’s are about 5 miles away on 6 Mile Cypress Parkway. Fast-food options line the boulevard, but there are also some local spots. Open until 2 a.m. seven days a week, Redbone’s Bar and Grill is where many end up before or after a night out. Its airy Key West-style cabana is always bustling when there’s live music, and tables are full of bar bites and barbecue. Up the road, several food trucks boast the best tacos in town, including Los Taquitos Mexican food. This casual eatery serves fast-fare favorites like street tacos, sandwiches and Mexican street corn.
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LeeTran bus stops and I-75
Palm Beach Boulevard and nearby Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard are direct routes to downtown Fort Myers, due east, and Interstate 75, less than 5 miles to the west. Both thoroughfares are lined with LeeTran bus stops. Lee Memorial Hospital is about 4 miles away.
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Hurricane season in Fort Myers region
Hurricanes are serious in Fort Myers and that only became clearer after Hurricane Ian’s devastating impact in 2022. Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. The city’s fire department reminds residents to maintain basic disaster kits and learn evacuation routes. According to Risk Factor, most Billy Creek properties have a Flood Risk of at least 6 out of 10.
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Written By
Micaela Willoughby
Photography Contributed By
Kristjan Veski
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sandra Aguilar
Sandra Aguilar
Responds QuicklyRent 1 Sale 1 Realty
(239) 217-9261
55 Total Sales
4 in Billy Creek
$128K - $280K Price Range
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Ada Rinaudo
Ada Rinaudo
Green Life Realty Inc
(786) 767-6563
43 Total Sales
2 in Billy Creek
$183K - $275K Price Range
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Jessica Gerz
Jessica Gerz
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty LLC
(239) 788-1183
18 Total Sales
1 in Billy Creek
$190,000 Price
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Adolfo Diaz
Adolfo Diaz
Century 21 Sunbelt Realty
(239) 628-1662
267 Total Sales
3 in Billy Creek
$14K - $675K Price Range
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Robert OGrosky
Robert OGrosky
Call It Closed Intl Realty
(239) 268-6684
73 Total Sales
1 in Billy Creek
$100,500 Price
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Carlos Diaz
Carlos Diaz
Icon Premier Group, LLC
(239) 920-8162
362 Total Sales
1 in Billy Creek
$64,000 Price
Schools
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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
Schandler Hall Community Park
- Basketball
- Football
- Grills
Riverside Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Freemont Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Billy Bowlegs Park
Terry Park Sports Complex
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Shady Oaks Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Billy Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Billy Creek, Fort Myers sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Billy Creek, Fort Myers over the last 12 months is $441,915, up 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$379,000
Median Sale Price
$441,915
Median Single Family Sale Price
$399,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$353,334
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$240,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
20%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$144
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
695
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1962
Months of Supply
5.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,154
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
678
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,644
Median Age
31
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
32.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$37,558
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,383
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
60.8%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
5.7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.8%
% Population in Labor Force
74.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
57''
Average Winter Low Temperature
55°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54
/ 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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Dunbar
A historically black community revitalizing in the heart of Fort Myers
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