📍 Understanding Bonita Springs Zip Codes

Bonita Springs, Florida, spans several zip codes that reflect both geographic layout and the character of the neighborhoods within them. Here's a helpful breakdown:

34135 – East of U.S. 41

This area includes a mix of communities such as Palmira Golf & Country Club, San Carlos Estates and Village Walk. It’s also home to much of the city's retail, schools, parks and community amenities.

34134 – West of U.S. 41

This zip code encompasses neighborhoods bordering the Imperial River, Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. It’s known for luxury waterfront homes and condos, many offering boat access, private beach clubs and sweeping Gulf views.

34133 – Bonita Beach Road Postal Zip Code

Reserved primarily for post office boxes associated with the Bonita Beach Road postal facility. It’s not used for standard residential street addresses.

34136 – Downtown Bonita Springs P.O. Boxes

This is another P.O. Box–only zip code, tied to the Old 41 Road post office in historic downtown Bonita Springs.

⚠️ Important Tip: Portions of The Brooks in Estero use the 34135 zip code, which can cause confusion when searching homes or receiving mail. Some homes listed as “Bonita Springs” might technically be in Estero and vice versa. This crossover includes the prestigious Shadow Wood at The Brooks, a luxury golf community with multiple courses, fine dining and an active member lifestyle—often overlooked due to the zip-code mix-up.

Things to Do: Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

Since 1992 an annual pumpkin festival has been held less than a two-hour drive north of Bonita Springs. Somehow I had never heard of it. Then my son invited me to join his family for what I thought was a simple trip to buy pumpkins. Little did I realize we were visiting far more than a pumpkin patch.

Tips to Make New Friends in Bonita Springs and Estero

If you’re new to Southwest Florida, here are some great ways to make new friends and put down new roots in the Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida area. Know this: you’re not the only new resident to move to “The Gateway to the Gulf.” People relocate to Southwest Florida from across the country every year. Many find themselves looking to build a new circle of friends in Bonita Springs. Here are some great tips to help you get acclimated.

1. Join a service organization or attend several of them as a visitor.  Bonita Springs is a city of service above self. There are morning, noon and evening Rotary Clubs.  In addition to Rotary, there are other great organizations such as Kiwanis, Zonta, Lions, Speakers Assembly, etc.

2. Meetup.com is a great way to dial into local hobbyist clubs to find your people.  Are you an orchid grower?  Runner? A cyclist? Movie aficionado?  Whatever your favorite pastime is, someone has a Meetup group for it and you can get involved.

3. Go to your clubhouse or neighborhood/community amenities. Many Bonita Springs neighborhoods are gated or deed restricted. Most of the communities have a clubhouse or at the very least a swimming pool. There are other residents using and enjoying the facilities. Go meet them.  Get lists for events or look to see if there are calendars of events. Many communities also share calendars and newsletters to keep residents up to speed on events, clubs and meetings.

4.  If you are in a gated community or homeowner association run for the board of directors and get involved!  You’ll meet tons of owners and residents.

5. Pick up a paddle or racquet. Pickleball and tennis are two of the fastest ways to meet people here. Many neighborhoods have their own courts with regular round robins and leagues and newcomers are welcome. See our guides to pickleball communities and tennis communities in and around Bonita Springs.

6. The Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce offers a leadership program. The program is intensive and diverse.  Besides being submerged with a couple of dozen community leaders and business owners for many months, you get unprecedented access to many offices, points of interest, local establishments and community government/infrastructure sources that you wouldn’t ordinarily know about.  It’s a comprehensive crash-course on everything southwest Florida.

7. Volunteer.  There are many places to volunteer your time or talents in Bonita Springs.  For example, the Bonita Assistance Office helps serve those who have fallen on hard times.  You can become a volunteer who helps clients shop in the pantry or become one who helps organize goods in the pantry.

8. Join a city committee. The City of Bonita Springs has several committees that residents can volunteer to help on; the events committee, the veterans committee and a variety of advisory committees. You can earn more at City of Bonita Springs Volunteers.

9. Join a community related networking group on Facebook.  For example, The Bonita Springs Estero Community Forum or even a hyper local page like a Vanderbilt Lakes community page such as this page: Vanderbilt Lakes.

10. Find a faith community. Whatever your faith or denomination, there is a place for you in Bonita Springs, from traditional churches to The Springs of Bonita’s “outdoor church” at Riverside Park.

11. A good portion of the year but definitely October through April, many of our outdoor malls and shopping centers have live music and entertainment. Most notably, The Center Bar at The Promenade has regular entertainment, as does Coconut Point. Most mall and shopping centers have Facebook pages and post the events so you don’t miss a good time.

12. Dogs, dogs, dogs.  We have a dog beach and many dog parks plus pet friendly parks. If you have a dog you can surely make new dog-lover friends and your dog will make new friends, too!

13. Last but not least, there are both “Newcomer’s Clubs” and “State Clubs” in the area.  You can find other people who are new to the area who may have ties to “back home” and a little state pride in common with you. www.bonitaspringsnewcomersclub.com

14. Join a society or trade organization. For example, the Bonita Springs Historical Society is located in Downtown Bonita Springs. It's more than a boutique museum. There are gardens to volunteer to maintain, monthly speaker series and various activities throughout the year. You can meet other residents with similar interests who are also new to the area. It's a wholesome, warm and friendly place to meet new people!  In addition, there are many historic societies who share membership activities so you can branch out to other communities when you're ready!

The most important thing you can do is make eye contact and smile.  There are a lot of people new to Bonita Springs and Estero and if everyone just gets friendly and opens their hearts they’ll make new friends quickly.

Sooner or later every buyer who falls for a home near the water asks the same question: is it in a flood zone? Fair question. In Southwest Florida the answer shapes your insurance bill, your lender's requirements and what you can remodel down the road. The good news is you can look it up yourself in about two minutes.

How to Look Up a Bonita Springs Flood Zone

The City of Bonita Springs sends residents to FEMA's official flood map viewer. Here's how to use it:

1. Open the FEMA Find My Flood Zone map.
2. Click the search icon and type in the property address.
3. Click the property to see its flood zone label and Base Flood Elevation where one applies.

Want an official printable map panel (FEMA calls it a FIRMette)? Search the address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center. For questions about a property inside city limits, the City of Bonita Springs Community Development department can be reached at (239) 444-6150.

What the Colors on the Flood Map Mean

A reader asked this one in the comments, so here's the cheat sheet:

• Blue (Zones AE and VE): the 1% annual chance flood zone, often called the 100 year floodplain. VE zones run along the coast where waves add to the mix. Together these make up the Special Flood Hazard Area, the high-risk zone lenders and insurers care most about.
• Yellowish (Shaded Zone X): the 0.2% annual chance flood zone, often called the 500 year floodplain. Moderate risk.
• No color (Zone X): minimal flood hazard.

One more thing worth knowing: a 100 year flood zone doesn't mean water shows up once a century. It means a 1% chance in any given year, every year.

Bonita Springs Address, Collier County Map

Not every Bonita Springs mailing address is in Lee County. Bonita Shores and Little Hickory Shores (south of Bonita Beach Road and west of Vanderbilt Drive) along with Barefoot Beach sit in Collier County. They carry Bonita Springs addresses but fall outside city limits. The FEMA viewer above covers both counties so it works either way. For Collier's own map and elevation certificate search, use Collier County Floodplain Management.

Just north of the county line, Bonita Beach is Lee County and the City of Bonita Springs.

Do You Need Flood Insurance?

The old answer was "only if your lender makes you." That's no longer the whole story.

• Mortgages: If the home is in a high-risk zone (A or V) and you're financing with a federally backed loan, flood insurance is required. Some lenders require it outside those zones too.
• Citizens Property Insurance: If your homeowners policy is with Citizens and includes wind coverage, Citizens requires flood insurance on most homes no matter which zone they're in. Condo unit owner policies and policies that exclude wind are treated differently.
• Everyone else: Standard homeowners policies don't cover flood. Flood coverage is a separate policy through the National Flood Insurance Program or a private carrier.

Bonita Springs participates in FEMA's Community Rating System, which earns a discount on NFIP flood premiums for policyholders inside city limits. Your insurance agent can tell you what that means for a specific property.

Ask for the Elevation Certificate

The flood zone tells you the risk area. The elevation certificate tells you how high the house actually sits compared to the Base Flood Elevation, and that number plays a big role in what flood insurance costs. Copies of existing elevation certificates for Bonita Springs properties are available through the city's Community Development department. Ask for it early so there are no surprises when the insurance quote comes back.

Sellers Must Disclose Flood History

Florida law requires sellers of residential property to give buyers a written flood disclosure at or before the time the contract is signed. It covers whether the seller knows of flooding that damaged the property during their ownership, whether they filed a flood insurance claim and whether they received assistance for flood damage. A flood zone tells you the risk on paper. The disclosure tells you what actually happened.

Planning a Big Remodel? Know the 50% Rule

If a home in a high-risk flood zone needs improvements or storm repairs that reach 50% of the structure's market value, the whole building has to be brought up to current flood standards. That can mean elevating the house or tearing it down and rebuilding. The city bases market value on the structure, not the land, and Bonita Springs can add up improvement costs over a multi-year period. Past permits on the property count.

Buying an older home with big renovation plans? Call Community Development before you write the offer and ask where the property stands.

Flood Maps Change

FEMA revises flood maps periodically and a property's zone can move in either direction. Always check the current map rather than an old listing sheet or a neighbor's memory. If you believe a property was mapped incorrectly, FEMA has a process to request a correction called a Letter of Map Change.

This page is general information to help you get started. It isn't insurance or legal advice, so confirm the details for any specific property with your insurance agent and the local floodplain office.

Questions About a Specific Property?

Flood zone, elevation, insurance and disclosure all land on the same desk when you buy or sell here. If you're weighing a particular address, reach out and I'll walk you through it.

Browsing the waterfront? Start with the ten most expensive communities in Bonita Springs, explore Bonita Springs high-end homes and condos or look at canal homes with boat access.

Thinking of selling? Get a Bonita Springs home value estimate, check the latest market reports or contact me directly.

October is when Bonita Springs starts to stretch and wake up. Seasonal neighbors are booking flights, kitchens are rolling out winter menus and the roads are still blissfully clear. Here is how September closed, where to eat right now and what is coming to Riverside Park this season.

September by the Numbers

111 homes sold in Bonita Springs. 62% of those buyers paid cash, a clear sign of how many arrive with their finances already settled. Supply sits at 6.0 months.

Bonita Springs Market Report

September landed right in line with our eleven year average. Supply sits at 6.0 months, the classic line between a buyer's market and a seller's market. That means real selection for buyers and a steady pace for sellers who price with the market.

Read the full Bonita Springs market report

Over $1 Million: Where Top Buyers Landed

September's top sale was $8.85M in Barefoot Beach. There were 18 sales over $1 million and 15 of those buyers paid cash.

Bonita Bay led with six sales across six different neighborhoods. At 7.8 months of supply this price range gives buyers more choice than the market as a whole heading into season.

Explore the Ten Most Expensive Communities and the Blueprint for Luxury.

Read the $1M+ market report

What Is Your Home Worth Heading Into Season?

Buyers arrive soon. Get your number now while there is still time to plan. Start with the home valuator or book a one-on-one listing strategy session.

Where to Eat This Month: The Bohemian Earns Michelin Recognition

One of our favorite downtown tables is now on the Michelin map. The Bohemian on Old 41 serves inventive small plates in a room that is eclectic and elegant all at once. Start with the crab rangoon and the warm lobster and crab toast. Skip the cocktail for once and try a fruit and herb infused tea.

Insider tip: park behind the building and walk in through the breezeway. Go before season fills every bar stool.

Read the full review

Downtown Calendar of Events 2026 to 2027

Riverside Park has a bigger lineup than ever this year. Here are a few dates worth circling now.

• Oct 22 to 31: Halloween Stroll
• Dec 1: Holiday in the Park
• Dec 12 to 13: Kris Kringle Village
• Feb 20: Bonita BrewFest

Plus International Art Show weekends, Concert Band nights, Stardust Memories Big Band and a printable PDF for your fridge.

Dates are tentative and subject to change. Please double check before you go.

See the full calendar

Three Neighbors Make the South's Top Ten

A new ranking of Southern retirement towns put Naples at number one with Bonita Springs at eight and Estero at nine. Gulf access and golf keep this stretch of coast on every short list.

See the rankings

Thinking About Buying or Selling This Season?

Proud to be named August top producer at the Downing Frye Realty Bonita Springs office. Thank you for your trust.

Chris Elizabeth Griffith PA
The Griffith Group | Downing Frye Realty, Inc.
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October is when Southwest Florida starts to wake up. Seasonal residents are making their travel plans, restaurants are rolling out winter menus and the roads are still blissfully clear. Before season kicks into gear, here is where the Bonita Springs market stands. The city recorded 111 home sales last month and the numbers tell a steady story.

The Market at a Glance

• 111 closed residential sales city-wide last month
• 62% of buyers paid cash
• 6.0 months of supply city-wide
• 18 sales over $1 million
• Top sale: 205 Barefoot Beach Blvd at $8.85 million

How This Year Compares

Bonita Springs closed 111 homes last month. That is down 13% from 128 in the same month of 2025 but up 52% from 73 sales in 2024. Over the past eleven years this month has averaged about 121 sales. This year landed right in that range.

2020 still stands as the outlier at 185 sales. Take that one out and the picture is a steady market doing exactly what Bonita Springs does. No dramatic national headline required.

Who Is Buying: Cash Leads the Way

Of the 111 sales, 69 closed in cash. That is 62% of the market. Conventional financing accounted for 36 sales (32%). Owner financing covered 3 sales, VA covered 1 and other arrangements covered 2. There were no FHA or assumption sales.

What does that tell us about today's buyer? Most are arriving with equity in hand, often from the sale of a previous home. Mortgage rates matter less to a buyer writing a check. That keeps Bonita Springs moving even when financing headlines get noisy.

What Price Ranges Sold

• $0 to $200K: 5 sales (4.5%)
• $200K to $400K: 30 sales (27%)
• $400K to $600K: 26 sales (23.4%)
• $600K to $800K: 20 sales (18%)
• $800K to $1M: 12 sales (10.8%)
• $1M and up: 18 sales (16.2%)

The $200K to $400K range led the month. The bigger story is the spread. More than two thirds of sales were priced above $400K and nearly one in six crossed the $1 million mark. Bonita Springs has room for every kind of buyer, from a first condo near the beach to a Gulf-front estate.

Inventory Heading Into Season

We calculate supply the thorough way. Our count includes active, pending, pending with contingency and withdrawn listings. City-wide inventory stands at 978 homes: 739 active, 68 pending, 96 pending with contingency and 75 withdrawn.

Over the past twelve months, 1,940 homes closed in Bonita Springs. That works out to about 162 sales per month and 6.0 months of supply.

Six months is the traditional line between a seller's market and a buyer's market. Bonita Springs is heading into season sitting right on it.

A balanced market is good news for both sides of the table. Buyers arriving this fall will find real selection and time to compare. Sellers who price with the market are still meeting buyers at a pace of roughly 160 sales a month. Season traditionally brings more buyers to town.

Over $1 Million: A Quick Look

The $1M+ segment recorded 18 sales last month and 15 of those buyers paid cash. Supply in this range sits at 7.8 months (265 homes in inventory against about 34 sales per month). That gives buyers in this price range a wide selection going into season.

Bonita Bay led the month with six sales over $1 million. Barefoot Beach and Little Hickory Shores each recorded two. The top sale was 205 Barefoot Beach Blvd at $8.85 million. Explore Bonita Bay homes or see how the city's top addresses stack up in our Ten Most Expensive Communities guide and Blueprint for Luxury.

Our full October $1M+ market report with community-by-community detail is coming soon.

Congratulations, Chris Griffith

A proud moment for The Griffith Group: Chris Griffith was named last month's top producer in the Downing-Frye Realty Bonita Springs office. Thank you to every buyer and seller who trusted us with a move. We never take that trust lightly.

It has been a busy season for our team. We have closed homes across a wide range of price points and neighborhoods, including Coconut Shores, Valencia Bonita and Imperial Gates. From first condos to golf course homes, every closing is a story we are proud to be part of.

Thinking About Buying or Selling This Season?

Curious what your home is worth heading into season? Get a free Bonita Springs home value. Ready to look around? Search every home for sale. Want the bigger picture? Browse all of our Bonita Springs market reports.

Whatever your next chapter looks like, we would love to help you write it. Contact Chris Griffith at The Griffith Group or call 239-273-7430. Quiet fall or busy season, a Bonita Springs address remains one of the most elegant moves in Southwest Florida.

Data source: MLS data compiled October 4, 2026. Closed residential sales, all property types, with a Bonita Springs city address. Price ranges reflect list price. Months of supply includes active, pending, pending with contingency and withdrawn listings divided by the average monthly closed sales over the trailing twelve months. Communities such as Tuscany Isle and Treviso carry an Estero address and are included in our Estero reports. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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?
Search all current listings on our property search page or contact The Griffith Group for a private showing.

Take the Next Step

Find out what your home is worth • Contact The Griffith Group • Read our market reports

Riverside Park Calendar of Events Bonita Springs 2026 to 2027

Every year this calendar becomes the go-to guide for what is happening in downtown Bonita Springs Florida, particularly in and around Riverside Park. From the Halloween Stroll and Holiday in the Park to Kris Kringle Village and the International Art Show and Bonita BrewFest and the Bonita Springs Concert Band Riverside Park is where our community gathers. The list of activities at the park is bigger this year. This list does not include live music events at Sugar Shack.  It does include festivals and concerts at the Bandshell at Riverside Park.

This is a courtesy calendar and not an official city calendar. All dates are subject to change so please double check before you go. Last updated October 4 2026. Kindly send corrections or additions.

New to the area? Learn what makes downtown Bonita Springs Florida so special or explore downtown Bonita Springs homes and lifestyle.

Season Highlights at Riverside Park

• Fall: Halloween Stroll (Oct 22 to 31) and Trick or Treat Downtown (Oct 31) and the Veterans Day Ceremony (Nov 11).
• Holidays: Holiday in the Park (Dec 1) and the nightly Holiday Stroll (Dec 1 to Jan 1) and Kris Kringle Village (Dec 12 to 13) and the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (Dec 24).
• Winter and Spring: International Art Show weekends (Jan 9 to 10 and Feb 6 to 7 and Mar 6 to 7) and Bonita BrewFest (Feb 20) and the Bonita Auto Supershow (Mar 20) and Green Egg Fest (Apr 10).
• Live Music Events: Bonita Springs Concert Band and Stardust Memories Big Band performances from December through April.
• Summer Events: Star Spangled Bonita on July 4.

Downtown Bonita Springs Calendar of Events 2026 to 2027

Save the printable version. Download the PDF of the Downtown Bonita Springs Riverside Park Calendar of Events.

Tentative events are marked. Confirm details before you go.

Ongoing Downtown Bonita Springs Activities

• Farmers Market at the Lemon Tree Lot: Wednesdays from 8 AM to 1 PM.
• Outdoor Church: Every Sunday at 9:30 AM.
• Bonita Springs Historical Society: Join at BonitaSpringsHistory.org.
• Bonita Springs Downtown Alliance: Fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM at Shangri La.

Stay current on last minute changes and local tips in the Bonita Springs Estero Community Forum on Facebook. Thousands of local members share events and ideas.

Riverside Park Events FAQ

Where is Riverside Park in Bonita Springs?
Riverside Park is in the heart of downtown Bonita Springs.

What events are at Riverside Park in fall 2026?
The season opens with the Halloween Stroll from October 22 to 31 and Trick or Treat Downtown on October 31. The Veterans Day Ceremony follows on November 11.

What holiday events happen in downtown Bonita Springs?
Holiday in the Park kicks off December 1 and the Holiday Stroll runs nightly from December 1 through January 1. Kris Kringle Village fills the park December 12 and 13 and the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is December 24 from 6 to 7 PM.

When does the Bonita Springs Concert Band play at Riverside Park?
The 2026 to 2027 concert dates are December 13 and January 24 and March 14 and April 11. Times vary so check the calendar above.

When are the International Art Shows in downtown Bonita Springs?
The International Art Show returns January 9 and 10 and February 6 and 7 and March 6 and 7. Hours are 10 AM to 5 PM each day.

When is Bonita BrewFest?
Bonita BrewFest is scheduled for February 20 from 4 to 7:30 PM at Riverside Park.

Is there a farmers market in downtown Bonita Springs?
Yes. The Farmers Market at the Lemon Tree Lot runs every Wednesday from 8 AM to 1 PM.

Is this the official City of Bonita Springs calendar?
No. This is a courtesy calendar published by Chris Griffith of The Griffith Group. Dates are subject to change so please double check before you go.

Is there a printable Riverside Park calendar?
Yes. Download the PDF of the Downtown Bonita Springs Riverside Park Calendar of Events 2026 to 2027 from the link on this page.

Where can I learn about homes near downtown Bonita Springs?
See the Downtown Bonita Springs Homes and Lifestyle guide or contact The Griffith Group.

Live Where Life Happens

Curious about calling Bonita Springs home? We would love to help.

• Find out what your home is worth
• Search Bonita Springs homes for sale
• Read the Bonita Springs real estate market reports
• Contact The Griffith Group

When the sellers called me, they were exhausted.

Their condo in Marbella at Spanish Wells had been on the market with another agent for more than 500 days. Seventeen months of keeping it show ready. Seventeen months of working around showings that led nowhere. Seventeen months of wondering why a home just minutes from the beach with optional golf right out the back door wasn't selling.

They weren't looking for promises. They were looking for someone who would follow through and deliver.

A property that sits for 500 days doesn't usually have a location problem or a community problem. Marbella sits inside Spanish Wells Golf and Country Club, on Bonita Beach Road, close enough to the sand that a beach day is a real option on a Tuesday afternoon. What it had was a presentation problem. Presentation problems have solutions.

We started with what the sellers already owned. Their existing furniture stayed. We layered in a few pieces of our own to create a lighter, fresher version of their Florida condo. The goal wasn't to erase their home. It was to help buyers walk in and immediately picture their own version of the Florida lifestyle, from morning coffee on the lanai to an afternoon on the optional course.

Every choice, from the staging to the photography to how we positioned the listing, was built around one question. Would a buyer stop scrolling and want to see this one in person?

The response changed almost immediately. Fresh interest came in, showings picked up and just a few weeks later we were celebrating a closing.

For the sellers, it was more than paperwork. It was the relief of finally being able to move forward with their next chapter, five hundred days later than it should have taken and only weeks after we took over.

Spanish Wells and Marbella at Spanish Wells: What Bonita Springs Buyers Are Looking For

Spanish Wells is one of the few golf and country club communities positioned this close to both Bonita Beach and Barefoot Beach. The 600 acre community offers 27 holes of optional golf, a 30,000 square foot clubhouse, tennis, bocce and resort style pools, all inside a gated setting. Within Spanish Wells, Marbella stands out for its low rise condo buildings with elevator access, covered parking and two community pools of its own. It is close to Coconut Point for shopping and dining and about twenty minutes to Naples' 5th Avenue South when a change of scenery is in order.

None of that changes because a listing sits too long. What changes is whether the presentation matches what the home and the community actually offer.

What To Do If Your Bonita Springs Home Isn't Selling

500 days with another agent. Weeks with us. That gap is rarely about the property. It is almost always about the plan behind it.

If your Bonita Springs or Spanish Wells property has been sitting on the market and you are ready for someone who will build a plan, follow through and deliver, I would love to talk. You can start with our Bonita Springs home selling guide for a closer look at how we approach a relisting or explore how this fits into the wider market with our Blueprint for Luxury guide and our roundup of Bonita Springs' most sought after communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do some Bonita Springs condos sit on the market for months?
Most of the time it isn't the location or the community. It's presentation, pricing strategy and marketing. A condo in a strong community like Spanish Wells can sit unsold for over a year and still sell in weeks once those three pieces are addressed correctly.

Is golf membership required to live in Marbella at Spanish Wells?
No. Golf membership at Spanish Wells Golf and Country Club is optional for Marbella residents, with an interior gate providing access to the club for those who want it.

How close is Marbella at Spanish Wells to the beach?
Marbella sits about two miles from both Bonita Beach and Barefoot Beach, making it one of the closer golf community options to the water in Bonita Springs.

What should I do if my Bonita Springs home hasn't sold with another agent?
Start with an honest look at how the home has been presented and marketed. A current home value estimate and a fresh strategy session can usually pinpoint what needs to change.

Ready to see what your Bonita Springs property is really worth or ready to build a plan that gets it sold? Get a free home value estimate, browse our latest market reports or contact me directly to talk through your next move. Bonita Springs deserves a plan that is thoughtful, refined and elegant, never pretentious.