Bonita Springs
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The Anchor Point Group is a Bonita Springs real estate team led by Jarrett Sylvester and Joe Lea, brokered by Premiere Plus Realty, with a local office at 3409 Pelican Landing Pkwy. We help buyers, many of them moving from out of state, compare Bonita Springs gated and luxury waterfront communities before they tour a home. That means checking CDD status, club rules and flood zone first. Start with free property alerts for the communities you like.
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Each row shows whether the community has a CDD (Community Development District) assessment, how golf works there, and what the FEMA flood maps show. Use it to narrow your list, then open the community page for details.
| Community | CDD | Golf model | Flood zone | Community page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barefoot Beach Unincorporated Collier County, Bonita Springs mailing address | No | None | Mostly AE (BFE 10 to 12 ft) and VE (BFE 12 to 16 ft); no lots in zone X. Varies by lot. | Barefoot Beach |
| Bonita Bay | No | Optional (member-owned Bonita Bay Club) | Mostly AE (BFE 9 to 11 ft), some X, a VE sliver on the shoreline. Varies by lot. | Bonita Bay |
| Bonita Fairways | No | Optional (public executive course) | X on about 65% of the area, AE on about 35%. Varies by lot. | Bonita Fairways |
| Bonita National | Yes, about $236 per year on average | Bundled (Social or Golf membership deeded to each home) | X on all lots | Bonita National |
| Highland Woods | None listed; confirm on the tax bill | Bundled | AE (BFE 9 ft) on about 55% of the area, X on about 42%; most homesites sit in X. Varies by lot. | Highland Woods |
| Palmira | Yes: Parklands Lee or Parklands West CDD, about $363 to $3,037 per unit for FY2026, depending on neighborhood | Optional (member-owned 27-hole club) | X on all lots | Palmira |
| Pelican Landing | Yes: Bayside Improvement or Bay Creek CDD, about $243 to $846 per unit for FY2026, depending on tier and neighborhood | Optional (two separate country clubs) | X on most lots; AE (BFE 10 to 11 ft) on the bay and creek side; VE on shoreline tracts. Varies by lot. | Pelican Landing |
| Saltleaf on Estero Bay | Yes: Saltleaf CDD, $812.15 per unit (FY2026 adopted) | Optional (public-access golf preserve) | AE (BFE 11 to 12 ft) in the recorded village core; golf and future villa parcels not yet mapped | Saltleaf on Estero Bay |
| Spanish Wells | No | Optional (HOA-owned 27 holes, open to public play) | X on all lots | Spanish Wells |
| The Colony Golf & Country Club | Yes: Bayside Improvement CDD, $1,135.45 to $1,570.80 per unit by tier for FY2026 | Equity club, membership optional | Mix of AE (BFE 10 to 12 ft) and X, with VE on shoreline parcels. Varies by building and lot. | The Colony |
| The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay | Yes: inside the Saltleaf CDD, $812.15 per unit (FY2026 adopted) | Optional (Saltleaf public-access golf) | AE (BFE 11 ft) on the South Tower parcel | The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay |
| Valencia Bonita Age-restricted 55+ | No | None (no golf course) | X on all lots | Valencia Bonita |
| Vasari | Yes, about $1,100 per year on average | Bundled | X on all lots | Vasari |
| Vivid Shores | Yes: Vivid Shores CDD (created 2025) | None | X on all Phase 1 lots | Vivid Shores |
| Worthington | No | Bundled | X on all lots | Worthington |
HOA fees vary by neighborhood, so ask us for the current figure. Fees change and flood zones vary by lot. Figures come from primary sources (FEMA flood maps, county GIS, CDD budgets) and our community profiles as of September 2026. Confirm on each community page and on the parcel's FEMA flood map. BFE means base flood elevation. Barefoot Beach is in unincorporated Collier County, so Collier County services and taxes apply, even with a Bonita Springs mailing address.
In Bonita Springs, the community you pick can matter as much as the house. It sets your yearly fees and your club options. It often drives your insurance cost too. So we start there.
Before you spend a day touring, we put your short list side by side: master and neighborhood HOA fees, any CDD assessment on the tax bill, whether golf is bundled or optional, lease rules, and the flood zone for the specific homes you like. That way you tour only the communities that fit your budget and the way you want to live.
Many of our buyers are moving from another state, so we built our process to work from a distance:
When you do visit, we plan your days around the communities on your list, so each trip counts.
Our office is at 3409 Pelican Landing Pkwy in Bonita Springs. We're nearby, so we can walk a property, meet an inspector or check on a home while you're away.
In Bonita Springs luxury real estate, the choice between coastal and club communities often comes down to water access versus club life. Flood zone is the other big factor.
Boat owners can start with our guide on where to live if you own a boat in Southwest Florida.
Golf is one of the biggest cost differences between Bonita Springs communities. There are three models, and each one changes what you pay and what you get. Our complete guide to bundled golf in Southwest Florida goes deeper.
In a bundled golf community, a club membership comes with every home and the dues are part of owning there. In Bonita Springs, that includes Bonita National, where a Social or Golf membership is deeded to each home, plus Highland Woods, Vasari and Worthington. Bundled golf makes sense if you plan to play often and want the club built into the price.
In these communities, joining the club is a separate decision from buying the home. The Colony has an equity club, Bonita Bay and Palmira have member-owned clubs (Palmira's has 27 holes), and Pelican Landing has two separate country clubs. Ask about initiation, dues and any waitlist before you commit.
Some Bonita Springs courses are open to public play. Spanish Wells has 27 HOA-owned holes, Bonita Fairways has a public executive course, and Saltleaf has a public-access golf preserve. These can suit buyers who want golf nearby without a required membership.
Looking at age-restricted options? Valencia Bonita is a legally age-restricted 55+ community with no golf course. Our guide to choosing a 55+ community in Southwest Florida covers what to compare.
Your Local Team
Joe Lea and Jarrett Sylvester founded The Anchor Point Group at Premiere Plus Realty on people-first values. The team is technology-enabled, and we use that to give clients an edge when they buy or sell anywhere from Naples to Cape Coral. Meet the full team.
Jarrett Sylvester is a Florida Sales Associate and co-founder of The Anchor Point Group at Premiere Plus Realty. Jarrett brings over a decade in high-level B2B sales to the negotiating table on every offer. He works closely with out-of-state buyers, listening as their needs change and narrowing the search to the communities and homes that fit their budget. Read Jarrett's profile.
Joseph (Joe) Lea is a Florida Sales Associate and co-founder of The Anchor Point Group at Premiere Plus Realty. Joe helped build the team around people-first values and a technology-enabled approach to buying and selling. He works with buyers and sellers from Naples to Cape Coral. Because Joe and Jarrett work as one team, clients have two agents who know their search. Read Joe's profile.
The Anchor Point Group is a real estate team at Premiere Plus Realty, not a separate brokerage. Every transaction is brokered by Premiere Plus Realty.
For Bonita Springs Sellers
Buyers in Bonita Springs compare communities before they compare homes, and so do we. When we list your home, we present it with the details relocating buyers look for: CDD status, golf model, club options and flood zone. We price it against recent sales in your community, not just the ZIP code, and market it to buyers searching from out of state. Request a custom home value below, and a team member will follow up with one for your address.
Tell us about the property and a team member will follow up with a custom home value for your address.
From Our Clients
The Anchor Point Group have been an absolute pleasure to work with. I started house hunting in early 2025, with several trips to Southwest Florida scheduled at the last minute as my schedule permitted. When in the area, Jarrett and the team availed themselves on short notice and spent days with me to narrow down the search. I appreciated how much they listened to my changing requirements for a house. They were a huge help in guiding me towards my dream home, without suggesting properties that were beyond my budget. I decided on a specific neighborhood before a house. At that point, it was important to wait until a property in the neighborhood became available. As soon as a option came on the market, the team at Anchor Point were very quick to act, we scheduled a visit and I found my home. Beyond this, the Anchor Point team advised on things to look out for in such a property, suggested an excellent inspector who turned out to be incredibly thorough, and other contractors who all turned out to be excellent at their respective trades. They helped me prepare the property ahead of my move ... and remained patient with me at all times. I can't recommend Anchor Point Group highly enough. They were a great team to work with. 5 stars!
Jarrett Sylvester and his team were an absolute pleasure to work with during the recent purchase of my home in Bonita Springs FL. Jarrett in particular was patient and attentive and always responsive and with his exemplary market knowledge he guided me along until I found the perfect home. He and his team were constantly one step ahead, handling every detail on my behalf. Although not the easiest move I've made, Jarrett made the process as stress free as he possibly could and dare I say it fun? I highly recommend him and his company. Thank you Jarrett!
Choose a Bonita Springs real estate agent who knows the specific communities you are considering, not just the city. Ask how they compare HOA and CDD fees, golf rules and lease limits. If you live out of state, ask how they would help from a distance, such as with video tours and remote closings. Then read their recent Google reviews.
Yes. Many buyers handle most of the process from home. You can start with a Zoom consultation and a community shortlist, tour homes by live video, and coordinate a remote or mail-away closing. Still, it's worth visiting at least once to see your top communities in person. We plan those days so each trip counts.
HOA fees are paid to the homeowners association for things like gates, common areas and amenities. A CDD (Community Development District) fee is a special district assessment for community infrastructure, usually billed on the annual property tax bill or directly by the district. Pelican Landing, The Colony, Palmira, Saltleaf and Vasari have both. Worthington, Spanish Wells and Bonita Bay have no CDD.
In bundled golf communities such as Bonita National, Highland Woods, Vasari and Worthington, a club membership comes with every home and dues are part of ownership. In optional or equity club communities such as Bonita Bay, Palmira and The Colony, joining is a separate choice. Spanish Wells and Bonita Fairways have courses open to public play.
Look up the address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) or the Lee County flood lookup. For Barefoot Beach, use Collier County's. Homes in high-risk AE or VE zones with a federally backed mortgage are required to carry flood insurance. Homes in Zone X may still need it, for example if insured through Citizens, and many owners buy it anyway. On current FEMA maps, Palmira, Vasari, Worthington and Valencia Bonita lots are in Zone X, while every Barefoot Beach lot is in an AE or VE zone. Get a quote before you make an offer.
There is no simple answer, because most Bonita Springs associations do not publish their full fee schedules and fees cover different things. Compare the total yearly cost: master HOA, neighborhood association, CDD and any club dues. A community with no CDD can still carry higher HOA or club costs. Ask us for current figures, and request an estoppel certificate or the adopted budget before you make an offer.
It changes month to month, and it can differ sharply from one community to the next, so a citywide label can mislead. Ask us for the current picture in the communities on your list, or browse Bonita Springs homes for sale to see what is available today.
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New to the area? Read living in Bonita Springs: what to know before you move or explore the Bonita Springs area guide and listings.
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