The Forum
Suburban Neighborhood in Fort Myers, Florida
Lee County 33905, 33913
Gated Spanish Mission-style homes and townhouses
Most residences in The Forum are less than 20 years old, and apartments make up more than 50% of the property mix. Still, there are ample single-family homes and townhouses available. No matter the neighborhood, residents can expect sidewalks, palm trees and green lawns. In The Colonnade subdivision, for instance, Spanish Mission-style townhomes come with attached single-car garages, with prices ranging from $250,000 to $350,000. Monthly HOA fees vary between $330 and $400 in the gated community that includes amenities like a resort-style pool, a clubhouse, a fitness center, a tennis court and a playground. Meanwhile, the gated communities of Promenade East and Promenade West offer Mediterranean or Spanish Mission-style single-family homes. Ranch-style homes are most common, but two-story properties are also available. Miniature lakes dot the community, and some homes have views of the water. A few properties have lanais — enclosed outdoor spaces attached to the home — including some big enough to house a saltwater pool. Prices in these communities range from $400,000 to $765,000, but most homes sell for under $600,000. Monthly HOA fees are just shy of $400.
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Buckingham Community Park and Calusa Nature Center
Sidewalks run throughout The Forum, connecting subdivisions and the shopping center. Miniature ponds in some communities offer a serene natural landscape. In lieu of a neighborhood park, The Forum has a fitness court on Champion Ring Road. The covered area has equipment and recommended exercises for a quick workout. The Forum is also home to Sky Zone, a trampoline park with obstacle courses, dodgeball and foam pits for family-friendly fun. Golf courses are everywhere in Fort Myers, and The Forum is close to the public courses of Eastwood Golf Course and The Club at Westminster, as well as members-only Colonial Country Club. Topgolf is also just down Colonial Boulevard. Buckingham Community Park is about 4 miles away and has sports fields, including four baseball fields for Buckingham Little League, plus a playground and a dog park. Primitive trails and a small lake offer space for walking, hiking and biking through the park’s natural landscape. There’s also the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, a 105-acre green space with nature trails, educational programs, a raptor aviary, a butterfly garden and a planetarium theater about 2 miles from The Forum.
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School choice in Lee Country Public Schools
Lee County Public Schools serves The Forum. Kids may attend Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School, which receives a B-minus from Niche, followed by Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School, which receives a B. Florida has school choice, meaning high schoolers can rank which school they’d like to attend within their attendance zone. For instance, Lehigh Senior High School receives a B-plus and offers an arts program as well as the Cambridge Program, where students can earn an Advanced International Certificate of Education, comparable to Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses. High schoolers could also attend B-rated Riverdale High School, which offers the International Baccalaureate program. The Fort Myers branches of Keiser University and Rasmussen University are popular among nursing students.Colonial Boulevard is getting a ‘diverging diamond’
Directly outside The Forum, the Diverging Diamond Interchange is one of several major infrastructure projects throughout Fort Myers. Slated for completion in 2025, the unique traffic design will reduce wrecks and keep traffic flowing. “There are actually four separate projects going on in that area," says Mayor Kevin Anderson. "All of these have some benefit on helping traffic move a little bit quicker.” In the meantime, some locals complain about the heavy congestion and changing traffic patterns. While there are bus stops on Forum Boulevard and Champion Ring Road, most residents drive. Southwest Florida International Airport is about 12 miles away, and medical care is available at Lee Memorial Hospital, about 7 miles away.Shopping and dining at The Forum
The Forum is one of Fort Myers’ best-known shopping centers. Its mix of big-box stores, shops and casual restaurants pairs with services like salons, medical offices and a bank. Restaurants are sprinkled throughout The Forum, mostly chains such as Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys and Firehouse Subs. Baked, a Chicago-style pizzeria, opened in 2019 after the owner, like many Midwesterners, migrated to Florida in search of warmer weather. There’s also 3 Pepper Burrito Company, a southwest Florida chain serving burritos, bowls and quesadillas. Locals can grab essentials at Target, but most head to Publix for groceries less than 3 miles away. New restaurants and shops have cropped up along Six Mile Cypress Parkway, another bustling corridor with fast-casual franchises, Kohl’s and Hobby Lobby.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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LINDA GREENE
LINDA GREENE
Premiere Plus Realty Company
(239) 666-8026
91 Total Sales
2 in The Forum
$255K - $258K Price Range
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Todd Tooley
Todd Tooley
John R. Wood Properties
(239) 236-9694
161 Total Sales
1 in The Forum
$595,000 Price
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Maurice Gilmore
Maurice Gilmore
Realty One Group MVP
(239) 319-4209
28 Total Sales
1 in The Forum
$500,000 Price
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Allan Hase
Allan Hase
RE/MAX Realty Group
(239) 788-0456
132 Total Sales
1 in The Forum
$585,000 Price
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Lisa Gottesman
Lisa Gottesman
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty LLC
(239) 766-5681
180 Total Sales
1 in The Forum
$246,000 Price
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Katie Smith Sylvia
Katie Smith Sylvia
KW PEACE RIVER PARTNERS
(239) 360-4902
196 Total Sales
2 in The Forum
$265K - $460K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Barkingham Dog Park
Harlem Lakes Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Buckingham Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Playground
Habitat Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Trailhead Neighborhood Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Buckingham Trails Preserve
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | The Forum | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 8 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
The Forum Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in The Forum, Fort Myers sell after 103 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in The Forum, Fort Myers over the last 12 months is $390,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$469,000
Median Sale Price
$390,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$390,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
64
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$193
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
619
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Median Year Built
2006
Months of Supply
3.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,124
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,938
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Open Houses
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Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,593 - $3,245 per month
- Taverna
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 790+ Sq Ft
- 3240 Champion Ring Rd
- Fort Myers, FL
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$1,544 - $2,300 per month
- Encore Echo
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 616+ Sq Ft
- 3065 Champion Ring Rd
- Fort Myers, FL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,990
Median Age
37
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$75,652
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,053
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.5%
College Graduates
32.5%
Advanced Degrees
11%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.8%
Below the national average
65.1%
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®
28
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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