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Billy Creek residents can take a quick drive to Downtown Fort Myers for lots of dining options.
Over 50 acres of green space near downtown Fort Myers
On the western edge of Fort Myers, less than 3 miles from downtown, Billy Creek is an urban community with a surprising amount of green space. Billy Creek Preserve spreads across 56 acres, with paved paths that wind around lakes and lush, tropical greenery. It sits along the neighborhood’s namesake, Billy Creek, a waterway popular for kayaking. Even with this access to nature, the community has city conveniences—corner stores, local eateries, and nearby public transportation and shopping. About half the homes here are rental properties, with those for sale priced lower than many other neighborhoods in the area, according to Fort Myers resident Alan Carey, a Realtor with EXP Realty.
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.
Billy Creek features mid-century ranch style homes styled with eye-catching colors.
Newer homes in Billy Creek feature stylish designs and modern touches, like hurricane shutters.
Single family ranch homes are common in Billy Creek.
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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.
Billy Creek Preserve is a favorite amongst families to relax and enjoy sunny days.
Billy Creek Preserve has natural habitats, and is a great place to see local flora and fauna.
Billy Bowlegs Park in Billy Creek has a large horse sculpture next to the playground.
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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.
Oak Hammock Middle School in Ft Myers is a school with a student to teacher ratio of 17:1.
Dunbar High School in Fort Myers has 1,769 Students in grades 9-12th grade.
Tice Elementary is conveniently located to serve several communities in the area.
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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.
Redbones 1 Bar & Grill is a popular and uniquely decorated destination near Billy Creek.
Billy Creek residents will find groceries and essentials at Bravo Supermarkets.
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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.
Billy Creek residents will find several convenient bus stops throughout the neighborhood.
Many Billy Creek residents get around the area by bicycle.
Access to I-75 is just a quick drive from Billy Creek.
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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.
While Billy Creek does not sit directly on the Gulf, the waterways can pose a flood risk.
Billy Creek and most of Fort Myers carry a risk during hurricane season.
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