Neighborhood · Fort Myers, Florida
Pelican Preserve
An active-lifestyle community in the heart of Fort Myers
1
Homes for sale
$335,000
Median list price
$273
Avg price / sqft
201
Median days on market
Pelican Preserve sits on the east side of Fort Myers, an established community built around an active-lifestyle vibe where day-to-day living leans into amenities, walkable streets, and a real sense of neighborhood. It shares its slice of Lee County with well-known nearby communities like Verandah and Whiskey Creek, giving buyers a familiar frame of reference for the area's character and pace.
For a buyer today, this is a quiet, low-inventory market — often just a single active listing at a time, currently priced at $335,000. Homes here tend to take their time selling, with a median of 201 days on market and sellers netting about 94% of asking, so patience and a sharp offer strategy both matter. Track what comes available on the live map and compare against Winkler if you want a wider east-Fort Myers view.
Pelican Preserve is a community in Fort Myers, Florida.
Quick facts
$335,000 – $335K price range
1,227 sqft median home
$597/mo median HOA
5 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Pelican Preserve
Every active listing inside the Pelican Preserve boundary
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By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The Pelican Preserve market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$355,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
65 days
Median time to sell
Pelican Preserve vs Fort Myers
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 15.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Pelican Preserve boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Pelican Preserve is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Pelican Preserve home
≈ $2,878/mo
$335,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$597/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
3,627
Median age
72
Median income
$106,270
Median home value
$471,174
Beyond the listings
Living in Pelican Preserve
Lifestyles
Top 8% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Attitudes
Top 11% in the U.S.Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Active
Top 12% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 12% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Active
Top 14% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Food & Drink
Top 15% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Straight answers
Pelican Preserve FAQs
Is Pelican Preserve a good place to live?+
It's an established, amenity-focused community in east Fort Myers built around an active lifestyle, which draws buyers who want walkability and things to do close to home. Its setting near familiar communities like Verandah gives it a settled, easy-to-picture feel. The trade-off is a quieter resale market, so it suits buyers planning to stay a while.
Is Pelican Preserve expensive?+
Not by Fort Myers standards — the median list price is $335,000 and homes sold over the past year had a median price of $355,000. At roughly $273 per square foot, it's an attainable price point for an amenity-rich community.
What do homes cost in Pelican Preserve?+
The current active listing is priced at $335,000, and the median home size runs about 1,227 square feet at around $273 per square foot. Over the last 12 months, five homes sold at a median of $355,000, so pricing sits in the mid-$300s. Check the live map for what's available right now.
How is the market in Pelican Preserve?+
It's a slow, low-inventory market — often just one active listing, with a median of 201 days on market. Sellers averaged about 94% of asking over the past year, which gives well-prepared buyers room to negotiate. For a broader east-Fort Myers comparison, look at nearby Winkler.
What are the HOA fees and taxes like?+
The median HOA runs about $597 per month, which reflects the community's amenity package, and median property taxes come to roughly $3,676 per year. Factor both into your monthly budget alongside the purchase price when you compare against other Fort Myers communities.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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