Eisenhower
Neighborhood in Lehigh Acres, Florida
Lee County 33936, 33974
Eclectic mix of homes built around canals
As the neighborhood continues to transition from rural to suburban, residents enjoy a South Florida setting in which a grid of truncated streets is built around Lehigh Acre’s ever-present canals. "A lot of people like that they can throw a fishing line in their backyard," says Sarah Garrett, a Realtor with Alliance Realty Group, who has been serving Lehigh Acres since 2006. "Many canals are narrow, but some are wide enough to fit canoes. People also just find the movement of water to be peaceful." While there are homes built from the 1970s to the the early 2000s, much of the housing stock here is new. However, this is not a cookie-cutter neighborhood, as there is an eclectic mix of new-builds that range from Coastal Transitional to New Traditional to contemporary. Many of the older options are ranch-style homes. Prices range from the high $200,000s to the mid-$500,000s, and higher-priced homes are typically larger, set on the water and feature amenities such as pools. Lehigh Acres is a census-designated place, not a city, therefore, prospective homeowners should be aware that many homes are serviced by septic tanks and well water. Given its inland location, the neighborhood is not at risk of flooding. However, wind damage can be a major risk during hurricane season.
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All levels of schooling are available in the neighborhood
Students can attend kindergarten through 12th grade at Lee County public schools without leaving the neighborhood. Mirror Lakes Elementary is rated B-minus by Niche. Lehigh Acres Middle and East Lee County High are rated C-plus. East Lee County High is a Cambridge International school that offers academies in subjects as varied as agriculture, firefighting and criminal justice. Veterans Park Academy for the Arts is a public K-8 alternative also located in the neighborhood. Lee County does offer the opportunity to submit school-choice applications for students entering middle and high school and those who are either new to a district or have recently moved within one.
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Veterans Park is the center of activity
Veterans Park, which features a skate park, splash pad and lake, is a sprawling green space that is the center of neighborhood activity. The park is home to Lehigh Youth Soccer, and cricket is among an array of organized sports competitions that take place on its athletic fields. “There are always activities going on at the park,” says Anabel Alvarez, owner of Hamilton-Franklin Realty, who specializes in Lehigh Acres real estate. “People go there for yoga classes on the weekends, birthday parties, you name it.” Golfers can hone their game on the 18-hole layout at nearby Majestic Golf Club. Ibis Landing Golf & Country Club in neighboring Alabama offers memberships and public tee times. Lazy Springs Recreation Park has a rural waterfront setting, and in addition to fishing and kayaking, visitors can ride ATVs through mud bogs, traverse trails on dirt bikes and try out zip lines. The park’s annual Go Topless Day features off-road escapades by Jeep enthusiasts. Boaters and anglers can find plenty of opportunities on the Caloosahatchee River and the adjacent waters of the Intracoastal Waterway that separate Fort Myers and Cape Coral.
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State Road 82 provides access to the heart of Fort Myers
Bus stops dot Homestead Road and Lee Boulevard. One of the nearby stops is Lehigh Regional Medical Center, located about a mile away. State Road 82 on the neighborhood’s south side leads directly to Downtown Fort Myers and its waterfront. Southwest Florida International Airport is about 17 miles away.
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Publix, Walmart among convenient shopping options
Shopping centers, grocery stores and big-box retailers are conveniently located in and around the neighborhood. Publix anchors a handful of retail options at Homestead Plaza. Walmart Supercenter provides one-stop shopping along the nearby Lee Boulevard commercial corridor. Homestead Bar is a popular hangout at Lehigh Town Center Mall. Joe’s Cafe is a highlight of the surrounding dining options along Homestead Road.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Juliana Cifuentes
Juliana Cifuentes
A Plus Realty
(239) 558-0374
184 Total Sales
44 in Eisenhower
$9K - $385K Price Range
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Fawn Estes
Fawn Estes
Avantgarde Realty Group
(239) 323-5872
127 Total Sales
19 in Eisenhower
$10K - $455K Price Range
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Amarilys Alvarez-Betz
Amarilys Alvarez-Betz
Premiere Plus Realty Company
(914) 685-5980
79 Total Sales
5 in Eisenhower
$7K - $400K Price Range
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Matthew Patterson
Matthew Patterson
KW PEACE RIVER PARTNERS
(941) 220-0839
1,257 Total Sales
3 in Eisenhower
$11K - $520K Price Range
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Hope Moore
Hope Moore
John R Wood Properties
(239) 307-0168
42 Total Sales
1 in Eisenhower
$5,000 Price
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Wendy Decker
Wendy Decker
SELLSTATE VISION REALTY
(857) 309-2173
36 Total Sales
1 in Eisenhower
$8,200 Price
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
Veterans Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Lehigh Acres Trailhead Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Jim Fleming Ecological Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Lehigh Acres Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Grills
Frank Mann Preserve
- Fishing
- Trails
- Kayak/Canoe
Charlie R. Mathney Park
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Parking Lot
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Eisenhower | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Eisenhower Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Eisenhower, Lehigh Acres sell after 124 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Eisenhower, Lehigh Acres over the last 12 months is $320,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$340,000
Median Sale Price
$320,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$329,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$284,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$261,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
1,044
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$215
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
6,328
Number of Homes for Sale
393
Median Year Built
2006
Months of Supply
4.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,631
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,731
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
660
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 2pm
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 2pm
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Saturday, Jun 141 - 4pm
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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
17,484
Median Age
35
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,207
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,052
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.9%
College Graduates
16.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
53''
Average Winter Low Temperature
53°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
39
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9
/ 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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