Pelican Sound Homes for Sale in Estero, Florida

Pelican Sound Golf and River Club is a gated bundled golf community in Estero set between US 41 and Estero Bay along the Estero River. Golf membership comes with every home and the community pairs 27-holes of golf with something few golf communities can offer: a river club, a boat ramp and a shuttle boat to the beach at Lovers Key.

Pelican Sound at a Glance

• Location: Estero, west of US 41 along the Estero River
• Size: 1,299 residences
• Home types: Condos, coach homes, carriage homes and single family homes
• Golf: 27-holes designed by Chip Powell and Mike Hill, included with every home
• Water: Boat launch ramp, kayaks, canoes and a boat shuttle to Lovers Key State Park
• Racquet center: 14 pickleball courts, 8 tennis courts and 5 bocce courts
• Original developer: WCI Communities

Pelican Sound Market Report

The snapshot below updates live from the MLS each time the page loads. For every active listing, home under contract and sale from the last six months, see the full Pelican Sound Market Report.

Bundled Golf on 27 Holes

Every owner in Pelican Sound is a member of the club. The course opened in 1998 and its three nines give members variety without ever leaving home. Because membership is bundled there are no equity buy-ins or waiting lists to sort out at closing. Learn more about how bundled membership works in our bundled golf guide.

The River Club and Life on the Estero River

The River Club is the second clubhouse in Pelican Sound and the heart of its waterfront lifestyle. It offers casual dining with river views and activity rooms upstairs. Next door residents launch boats from the community ramp or paddle out in kayaks and canoes. The shuttle boat leaves from the River Club and runs down the Estero River to Lovers Key State Park so a beach day never involves a parking lot.

Racquet Sports and Club Amenities

The racquet center is one of the most complete in Estero with 14 pickleball courts, 8 tennis courts and 5 bocce courts. The main clubhouse anchors golf, dining and social life with fitness facilities and community pools spread throughout the neighborhoods.

Neighborhoods Within Pelican Sound

Pelican Sound is made up of smaller associations that each have their own look and home style:

• Southern Hills
• The Masters
• Seaside
• Oak Run
• Palmetto Dunes
• Turnberry
• Edgewater
• Pinehurst Greens
• Gleneagles
• Links
• Torrey Pines
• Hammock Greens
• Island Sound

A Local's View of Pelican Sound

Since the early 2000s, I have worked in Pelican Sound, from new construction when WCI was still building to resales today. Most recently I sold a coach home in Southern Hills to buyers from the Northeast. They weren't ready for a full-size house. They wanted a getaway where they could start learning the area and build a circle of friends. They bought after touring the amenities.

That tour sells a lot of people. Pelican Sound has its Golf and Country Club and a second clubhouse, the River Club, with dining and activity rooms upstairs. There's a boat ramp on the Estero River and a boat shuttle to Lovers Key, which is a very unusual setup. The tennis and pickleball center has plenty of courts. The last time I was there it looked like it was out of a magazine.

Pelican Sound is woven into nature. It isn't unusual to see a deer, a bobcat or a gopher tortoise motoring across the street from one side to the other.

Selling a Home in Pelican Sound

Pelican Sound buyers compare more than square footage. They weigh the neighborhood, the home style, the golf, lake or river view and the drive to the River Club and boat ramp. A coach home and a single-family home on the course draw very different buyers. Pricing well means knowing exactly how each of those trades here.

Start with the online home valuator for a first read on value, then book a one-on-one listing strategy session to plan your sale.

Nearby Bundled Golf Communities

If Pelican Sound is on your list you may also want to compare Copperleaf at The Brooks, Spring Run at The Brooks and Highland Woods. Our gated communities guide covers more options across Bonita Springs and Estero.

Pelican Sound FAQ

Is Pelican Sound a bundled golf community?

Yes. Membership in the Pelican Sound Golf and River Club is included with every home so every owner has access to the 27-hole course and the club amenities.

How many homes are in Pelican Sound?

Pelican Sound has 1,299 residences across a mix of condos, coach homes, carriage homes and single family homes.

Can you get to the Gulf from Pelican Sound?

Yes. Pelican Sound sits on the Estero River with a boat launch ramp for residents and a boat shuttle that runs to Lovers Key State Park.

What racquet sports does Pelican Sound offer?

The racquet center has 14 pickleball courts and 8 tennis courts along with 5 bocce courts.

Where is Pelican Sound located?

In Estero between US 41 and Estero Bay with the Estero River along its northern edge.

Where can I see recent Pelican Sound sales?

The Pelican Sound Market Report shows homes for sale, homes under contract and homes sold in the last six months, updated from the MLS as homes list and sell.

What is my Pelican Sound home worth?

Start with the online home valuator for a first read on value. For a precise price, schedule a one-on-one listing strategy session that compares your neighborhood, home style and view with recent Pelican Sound sales.

Let's Talk About Pelican Sound

Thinking about buying or selling in Pelican Sound? Call or text 239-273-7430, send a message or schedule a call.