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Industrial space meets close-knit community west of Fort Myers
Laredo and Country Lakes is home to a mix of subdivisions, industrial buildings and mature tropical greenery. The area offers a slower pace of life without being too far from the trendy destination of historic downtown Fort Myers, located about 10 miles west. Many subdivisions in Laredo and Country Lakes are quiet in the summertime but grow lively in winter when snowbird residents come down to roost. That said, the neighborhood has a “healthy blend” of seasonal and full-time residents, so a close-knit community is there year-round, according to Fort Myers resident Irene Moser, a Realtor with Century 21 Selling Paradise. “I worked with a couple who bought some properties there and fixed them up to rent out. They ended up liking the area so much that they moved in themselves.” Moser says affordability makes Laredo and Country Lakes appeal to investors, but the community’s togetherness and family atmosphere endear it to homebuyers.
Country Lakes’s low HOA fees
List prices here range from the mid $100,000s to the mid $200,000s. Two- to three-bedroom manufactured homes are the primary option. Properties are spread across several subdivisions, including gated options like Country Lakes and Crystal Lakes, two 55-plus communities east of I-75. In communities like those, HOAs are mandatory but low. The vacation-style subdivisions wrap around manmade lakes and typically feature community amenities, including clubhouses and pools. The streets that branch off Ortiz Avenue, west of I-75, are HOA-free and feature classic ranch-style houses and cottages, as well as a selection of vinyl-sided manufactured homes. Properties on this side of the highway have larger lots with more mature trees like live oaks and palms.
Laredo & Country Lakes has exclusive communities for residents 55 years and older.
Homes in Laredo & Country Lakes include manufactured homes in private communities.
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Manatee viewing at Manatee Park
An expansive recreational space sits a few miles from the neighborhood, created by pairing the walkways at Billy Creek Preserve with the playgrounds and fields at Billy Bowlegs Park. Nearby Manatee Park features a playground and a kayak launch, perfect for access to the Orange River and views of the manatees migrating between late December and February. The wetland features an almost 2-mile-long boardwalk and various trails and is a great place to spot wading birds, rabbits and deer.
Manatee Park allows Laredo and Country Lakes residents to view migrating manatees up close.
Laredo and Country Lakes residents will love all there is to see at Manatee Park.
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The Flea Market of Ortiz Avenue
The Flea Market of Ortiz Avenue is the longest-running flea market in Fort Myers and a staple for the Laredo and Country Lakes communities. “It’s huge,” Moser says. “Busy every weekend. People bring their families and make a day of it. Maybe grab a couple of cervezas.” The market started in 1967 and is still a family-owned affair. Vendors sell everything from cowboy boots and jewelry to fresh produce and authentic Latin food. The flea market isn’t just a hub of weekend shopping and dining, it's also a family-friendly gathering spot for the Latin community. La Mexicana is a local grocery store right next to the flea market. It has necessities for day-to-day shopping, but for the most part, folks come there for freshly baked pastries and street tacos. Next door, Happy Sun Ice Cream serves cold, homemade treats and fruit juices. Chain restaurants like Culver’s and national retailers like Walmart are about 5 miles away along 6 Mile Cypress Parkway.
Happy Sun Ice Cream is a festive eatery in Laredo and Country Lakes.
The Flea Market of Ortiz Avenue is a popular place to shop near Laredo & Country Lakes.
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The School District of Lee County
Laredo and Country Lakes is a part of the School District of Lee County. Students living west of I-75 attend mostly city schools, and those west of the interstate go to schools in the county, including Lee County’s newest high school, Gateway High. The high school is currently unrated because it only opened in 2021. Manatee Elementary is graded B-minus on Niche. Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle is graded B, as is Dunbar High, which was the first high school for black students in Fort Myers. Dunbar High features career academies for students interested in engineering, biomedicine and technology.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School in Fort Myers is a Grade 6-8 school.
Dunbar High School in Fort Myers has 1,769 Students in grades 9-12th grade.
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Immediate access to Interstate 75
Residents in Laredo and Country Lakes have immediate access to I-75. Public LeeTran bus stops are on Ortiz Avenue, but the area is not very walkable since most roads lack sidewalks. Downtown is roughly 7 miles away, and the closest hospital is Lee Memorial Hospital, 8 miles away.
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Laredo and Country Lakes Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Laredo and Country Lakes, Fort Myers sell after 134 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Laredo and Country Lakes, Fort Myers over the last 12 months is $195,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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