Lehigh Acres real estate is desirable for many reasons, it is located 12 miles east of Ft. Myers, and offers 175 miles of canals. Florida’s finest beaches on the Gulf of Mexico are located just 30 miles to the west. Lehigh Acres is situated on the highest ground in Lee County, averaging 27 feet above sea level. Lehigh Acres is a high growth area experiencing a population increase, due to the excellent quality of life at affordable prices available to residents. Lehigh Acres Florida is spread out over 60,000 acres, with homes to accommodate any lifestyle, including Lehigh Acres condos, town homes, single-family homes and single-family villas located in a variety of environments. Lehigh Acres Communities consist of gated communities, golf course communities, homes on individual lots, condo buildings, and deed restricted neighborhoods. The majority of Lehigh Acres real estate is built on individual lots with thousand of building lots available. There are a number of new Lehigh Acres new communities that have been developed in the past few years, as this town is one of the fastest growing areas of Lee County in Florida. When you purchase Lehigh Acres Homes in a community you will have deed restrictions and most homes and condos are built by the builder or developer. Residents of this up and coming area enjoy fishing, championship Lehigh Acres golf courses, biking, tennis, swimming, cultural activities and highly rated educational and healthcare facilities.