Bonita Springs holds some of the most distinguished addresses on Florida's Gulf Coast. Right now the market here reaches all the way to $20 million. This guide walks through the neighborhoods where the most expensive homes are currently for sale. It runs from Gulf-front estates to golf and bay club living to canal homes where the boat waits behind your own lanai.
Each neighborhood below offers a different way to live well. Some are gated. Some are not. All of them are worth knowing. For the full ranking see our guide to the 10 most expensive communities in Bonita Springs or browse our Bonita Springs luxury homes and condos.
Barefoot Beach: Gated Gulf-Front Living
Barefoot Beach is a gated Gulf-front enclave where the homes sit directly on the water. The gate opens to the public from sunrise to sunset. At the time of writing homes here are listed from roughly $4.25 million to just under $17 million. It is an address for buyers who want the Gulf as their front yard.
Bonita Beach: Beachfront on Hickory Boulevard
Along Hickory Boulevard the homes on the west side sit on the beach with rear exposure facing the Gulf of Mexico. Bonita Beach holds some of the highest listing prices in this guide. Current listings begin around $6.2 million and climb from there.
Ritz-Carlton Residences at Saltleaf on Estero Bay
New construction from developer London Bay brings the Ritz-Carlton name to Estero Bay. Ritz-Carlton Residences at Saltleaf offers some of the newest high rise condominiums in Southwest Florida. Listings currently run from about $5 million to $8.24 million. It suits buyers who want the distinction of a world-class brand on the bay.
The Colony: Tuscany Isle and Infinity
The Colony Golf and Bay Club at Pelican Landing is a gated community with estate homes and high rise condominiums. Residents enjoy access to The Bay Club and The Colony Golf Club. Two addresses within The Colony draw the most attention.
Tuscany Isle is a collection of forty-three home sites ranging from half an acre to nearly a full acre. Some overlook the Jerry Pate-designed golf course. Current listings range from $1.875 million to $5.95 million. Infinity also sits within The Colony and shares the same club setting.
Gull Haven: Gulf Access Without the Gate
Gull Haven is different from every other neighborhood on this list. It is not a gated community. It is a waterfront pocket of roughly thirty homes and lots along Harbor Drive where the canal system and the river lead to the Gulf. This is the meaning of Gulf access real estate. You step out the back door and board your boat.
Homes here were built over several decades by different builders so each has its own character. There are no homeowner association fees and no common amenities. Listings range widely with the top of the range reaching $5.75 million. For more waterfront options see our guide to Bonita Springs canal homes.
Vivid Shores: New Construction in a Gated Community
For buyers who want a home built new Vivid Shores is the name to know. This new gated community brings fresh construction to Bonita Springs and gives buyers a rare chance to start from the beginning in an elegant new setting.
Choosing Between Gated Golf Gulf Access and New Construction
The right neighborhood depends on how you want to spend your mornings. Choose Barefoot Beach or Bonita Beach for the Gulf at your doorstep. Choose The Colony for golf and a bay club. Choose Saltleaf for a new high rise with a global brand. Choose Gull Haven for a boat at your back door and freedom from association fees. Choose Vivid Shores for new construction in a gated community. You can also explore our guides to gated communities and golf membership communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most expensive neighborhood in Bonita Springs?
Bonita Beach and Barefoot Beach hold the highest Gulf-front listing prices in Bonita Springs with homes currently reaching up to $20 million.
Which Bonita Springs neighborhoods offer Gulf access from the backyard?
Gull Haven offers Gulf access by way of the canal system and the river. Homes here are not in a gated community and carry no homeowner association fees.
Where can I find new construction homes in Bonita Springs?
Vivid Shores is a new gated community. Ritz-Carlton Residences at Saltleaf on Estero Bay offers new construction high rise condominiums.
Which Bonita Springs communities have golf?
The Colony Golf and Bay Club at Pelican Landing offers a Jerry Pate-designed golf course. Tuscany Isle and Infinity are both within The Colony.
How do I see current listings in these neighborhoods?
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