Valencia Bonita Homes for Sale: Luxury 55+ Living in Bonita Springs, Florida

Valencia Bonita is a gated, age-qualified 55+ community in Bonita Springs, Florida, built by GL Homes on 347 acres off Bonita Beach Road. It is the only fully amenitized 55+ community in Bonita Springs with single-family homes. Single-family homes and attached villas are set among lakes and tropical landscaping, all centered on a 45,000-square-foot waterfront clubhouse. GL Homes has sold out the community, so every home here is now a resale.

Homes Built by GL Homes

GL Homes designed about 20 floor plans for Valencia Bonita, from attached villas to expansive single-family residences, all with a high level of finish. The largest single-family plans, including the Napa, Julia and Chandon, often add private pools and long lake or preserve views, and they trade in seven figures. The villas, including the Nantucket, York and Bristol, deliver the same lifestyle at more accessible price points. Browse luxury homes and condos in Bonita Springs to compare Valencia Bonita with other communities.

Attached Villa or Single-Family Home?

Some buyers choose by budget. Many others choose an attached villa because they want one: less square footage, less to maintain and no private pool to care for. The villas look, live and feel like single-family homes, right down to the two-car garage. Open great room plans and flowing layouts make them just as spacious and livable.

Owners with homes in other parts of the country often make an attached villa their first home in Valencia Bonita, a place to stake their claim. After a few seasons of regular use and extended stays, many move up to a larger single-family home in the community. Valencia Bonita is one of those neighborhoods where owners upsize or downsize instead of moving out.

That popularity shows at every open house. Buyers tour alongside owners who arrive with friends or come to find a home for one.

Quiet Luxury Inside the Gates

Valencia Bonita offers seven-figure homes alongside homes at more accessible price points. Every owner shares the same luxury lifestyle. On a single day you could play mahjong, put a piece of pottery in the kiln and finish with a facial, all a few hundred feet from home. There is no driving to Naples for one appointment and across town for the next. Evenings bring dining and entertainment at the clubhouse.

A Waterfront Clubhouse at the Center of Daily Life

The 45,000-square-foot clubhouse sits on the water and anchors a 10-acre amenity complex.

• Clubhouse: a grand ballroom for Broadway-style shows, a restaurant and bar, billiards, card rooms, a sports lounge, a cooking studio and an arts studio with a kiln
• Wellness: a fitness center, a spa and a salon
• Pools: a resort pool, a lap pool and a resistance pool
• Courts: clay tennis courts, pickleball and bocce, with a pro shop
• Outdoors: walking and biking trails, fire pits and dog parks

A Full Social Calendar

A full-time lifestyle director keeps a year-round calendar of clubs, galas, cocktail parties and Broadway-style shows. Residents can be as involved as they choose.

A Local's View of Valencia Bonita

I have a number of friends who live in Valencia Bonita and I always look forward to their dinner parties, whether at someone's home or at the clubhouse. It is a truly social community. It is also a great walking community. The trees are maturing nicely and the landscaping feels lush and tropical.

One of my friends chose not to put in a pool. Instead they turned their backyard into an orchid garden, with orchids growing right on the trees. It is one of my favorite backyards anywhere.

Living this close to the Corkscrew preserve lands means wildlife is part of the neighborhood. We have a running joke on our team. When we show a home on the river or near the beach and spot a dolphin, we talk into our watch like secret agents and say "release the dolphin." Everyone turns to the water, the dolphin surfaces and we all laugh. So when one of our team members was showing a home in Valencia Bonita and a pair of wild turkeys strolled through the backyard right on cue, there was only one thing to say: "Release the turkeys."

Our team has listed and sold both attached villas and single-family homes in Valencia Bonita. We have helped buyers find theirs too, so we know the floor plans, the neighborhoods and what makes each home stand out.

Location

Valencia Bonita sits off Bonita Beach Road in eastern Bonita Springs. Bonita Beach Road runs west to Bonita Beach and Barefoot Beach. Downtown Bonita Springs lies in the same direction. Interstate 75 connects residents to Naples, Estero, Fort Myers and Southwest Florida International Airport.

Golf Nearby

Valencia Bonita is not a golf community, which leaves the choice in your hands. Bonita Springs and Estero offer both bundled golf communities and equity membership clubs. Compare your options in the guides to bundled golf and to golf membership communities.

Selling a Home in Valencia Bonita

Buyers weigh Valencia Bonita against other 55+ communities, so a listing must show exactly what sets the home apart: the floor plan, the homesite, the view and the upgrades. We know how each floor plan compares. With decades of experience in Bonita Springs, our team begins every listing with a one-on-one listing strategy session. For an early read on value, try the home valuator. Owners selling from out of state or settling an estate will find the steps in the out-of-state and estate seller guide. Schedule a listing strategy session to plan your sale.

Valencia Bonita Market Report

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Valencia Bonita?

Valencia Bonita is a gated community off Bonita Beach Road in eastern Bonita Springs, Florida.

Is Valencia Bonita a 55+ community?

Yes. Valencia Bonita is a 55+ age-qualified community. Confirm the age and occupancy requirements with the association before you buy.

Are there luxury homes in Valencia Bonita?

Yes. The largest single-family plans, including the Napa, Julia and Chandon, trade in seven figures and often include private pools with lake or preserve views. Attached villas offer the same clubhouse and amenities at more accessible price points.

Can I buy a new home from GL Homes in Valencia Bonita?

No. GL Homes has sold out Valencia Bonita, so every home is now a resale.

What types of homes are in Valencia Bonita?

Attached villas and single-family homes, in about 20 floor plans.

What is the difference between an attached villa and a single-family home in Valencia Bonita?

Attached villas have less square footage, less to maintain and no private pool. They still live like single-family homes, with open great room plans and two-car garages. The single-family homes offer more space and the option of a private pool.

What does the clubhouse offer?

The 45,000-square-foot waterfront clubhouse includes a grand ballroom, a restaurant and bar, a fitness center, a spa and salon, billiards, card rooms and studios for cooking and art. Outside are resort, lap and resistance pools, clay tennis courts, pickleball and bocce.

Does Valencia Bonita have a golf course?

No. Residents who want golf can choose from bundled golf and equity membership clubs in Bonita Springs and Estero.

Does Valencia Bonita have a social calendar?

Yes. A full-time lifestyle director organizes clubs, galas, cocktail parties and Broadway-style shows throughout the year.

How do I get to the beach from Valencia Bonita?

Bonita Beach Road runs west from the community to Bonita Beach and Barefoot Beach.

Can I sell a Valencia Bonita home if I live out of state?

Yes. In most cases a home can be sold remotely with a mobile notary and a mobile closing. The guide to selling a Bonita Springs home from out of state or as an estate explains the steps.

Where can I see recent Valencia Bonita sales?

The Valencia Bonita market report lists active, pending and recently sold homes in the community and updates as the market moves.

Explore More Bonita Springs and Estero Communities

Valencia Bonita is the only fully amenitized 55+ community in Bonita Springs with single-family homes. If age-qualified living appeals to you and you want a few more choices, Tidewater and Cascades in Estero are close by. In Naples, GL Homes also built Valencia Trails and Valencia Sky.

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To tour Valencia Bonita in person or virtually, call or text 239-273-7430. You can also schedule a 15-minute phone or Zoom call to discuss the community and market conditions.