Neighborhood · Lehigh Acres, Florida
Sunshine
New-build value in the heart of Lehigh Acres
46
Homes for sale
$354,400
Median list price
$220
Avg price / sqft
39
Median days on market
Sunshine sits in the middle of Lehigh Acres, a spread-out slice of Lee County where lots are generous and the pace stays quiet. The neighborhood strings together pockets like Eisenhower, Richmond, Alabama and Joel, with families zoned to Sunshine Elementary School and Varsity Lakes Middle School. It's the kind of place that appeals to buyers who want space and a newer house without a downtown price tag.
For a buyer today, the story is new construction: 35 of the 51 active listings are new builds, which keeps the market fresh and the pricing competitive. The median list price is $354,900, homes run about $220 a square foot, and 67 sales closed over the past year at a median of $340,000. With sellers collecting 98% of asking and a median 43 days on market, there's room to negotiate but not to dawdle — browse the live map to see what's moving.
Sunshine is a community in Lehigh Acres, Florida.
Quick facts
$225,000 – $500K price range
1,650 sqft median home
$1,875/mo median rent
66 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Sunshine
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$499,000
60 Floyd Ave S, Lehigh Acres FL 33976, LEHIGH ACRES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,537 sqft
$475,000
3316 7th St SW, Lehigh Acres FL 33976, LEHIGH ACRES
4 bd · 3 ba
$499,000
60 FLOYD AVENUE S, LEHIGH ACRES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,537 sqft
$415,000
3200 8TH STREET SW, LEHIGH ACRES
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,570 sqft
$369,000
3115 2ND STREET SW, LEHIGH ACRES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,780 sqft
$365,000
4202 14TH STREET SW, LEHIGH ACRES
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,012 sqft
$350,000
3508 29TH STREET SW, LEHIGH ACRES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,640 sqft
$329,000
3510 5TH STREET SW, LEHIGH ACRES
4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,500 sqft
$354,900
3901 3rd ST SW, Lehigh Acres FL 33976, LEHIGH ACRES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,650 sqft
$359,000
3303 6th, Lehigh Acres FL 33976, LEHIGH ACRES
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,237 sqft
$329,000
3701 28TH STREET SW, LEHIGH ACRES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,562 sqft
$225,000
4306 11th Street SW, Lehigh Acres FL 33976, LEHIGH ACRES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,161 sqft
Every active listing inside the Sunshine boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Sunshine market
66
Sold, last 12 months
$340,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
58 days
Median time to sell
Sunshine vs Lehigh Acres
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 5.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Sunshine boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Sunshine is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sunshine home
≈ $2,120/mo
$354,400 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,875/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
12,945
Median age
36
Median income
$59,259
Median home value
$261,022
Beyond the listings
Living in Sunshine
Food & Drink
Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Hobbies & Interests
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.
Entertainment
Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Appearance oriented
All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Appearance oriented
Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Lifestyles
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.
Straight answers
Sunshine FAQs
Is Sunshine a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, residential part of Lehigh Acres built around larger lots and newer homes, which suits families and buyers who want space over density. Kids are zoned to schools like Sunshine Elementary and Varsity Lakes Middle, and the neighborhood breaks into approachable pockets like Eisenhower and Richmond.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — the median list price is $354,900 and active homes range from $225,000 up to $499,900, with nothing currently listed above $1M. At about $220 per square foot, it's priced for value rather than luxury.
What do homes cost in Sunshine?+
Over the last 12 months 67 homes sold at a median of $340,000, right in line with the current median list of $354,900. Most homes run around 1,650 square feet, and you'll find a heavy share of new construction among the 51 active listings.
How is the market right now?+
It's balanced and active — 51 homes are on the market and the median sits at 43 days before going under contract. Sellers are getting about 98% of asking, so priced-right homes move while buyers still have modest negotiating room.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Most homes here carry no HOA fee, which keeps monthly costs down. Property taxes are modest too, with a median around $516 a year — a meaningful advantage over many HOA-governed communities.
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