Gulf beach on Little Hickory Island and Barefoot Beach, Estero Bay behind it, and the towers of Bonita Bay and The Colony on the water.
Bonita Springs sits between Naples and Fort Myers, and its luxury market lives on the water: Gulf-front estates on Hickory Boulevard and in Barefoot Beach, canal homes on Estero Bay and the Imperial River, and the bay high-rises of Bonita Bay, The Colony at Pelican Landing and Saltleaf. 361 waterfront homes and condominiums sold here in the twelve months to September 30, 2026, and the figures below show how much the water decides what each one is worth.
Bonita Springs at a Glance
| Location | Lee County, between Naples to the south and Estero and Fort Myers to the north; Barefoot Beach, at the south end of the beach, lies in Collier County |
| Home Sales | 1,898 homes and condominiums sold citywide in the twelve months to September 30, 2026, at a median of $555,000; 361 of them on salt water, at a median of $1,137,500 |
| On the Gulf | 13 Gulf-front homes sold at a median of $7,800,000, and 55 beachfront condominiums at $700,000 |
| Boat Access | Homes with no bridges to the Gulf sold for a median of $1,200,000; with bridges on the route, $737,500 |
| Bay High-Rises | 123 residences sold in the towers of Bonita Bay, The Colony and Saltleaf, at a median of $2,200,000 |
| Listed Now | 219 waterfront residences on October 10, 2026, with 25 more under contract |
| $5 Million and Up | 35 waterfront sales over the last two years, led by $15,500,000 on Curacao Lane in Barefoot Beach |
| The Water | The Gulf beach of Little Hickory Island and Barefoot Beach, with Estero Bay and the Imperial River behind it and the Gulf reached through Big Hickory Pass, New Pass and Wiggins Pass |
| Gated Areas | Barefoot Beach, Bonita Bay, and Pelican Landing with The Colony |
| Population | About 54,000 year-round residents (53,644 at the 2020 census), more in winter |
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- Waterfront Homes — Gulf-front estates, direct and bridged Gulf access, and prices by neighborhood and canal width
- Beachfront Condos — Every Gulf-front building on Bonita Beach and Barefoot Beach, with two years of sales
- Bonita Bay — The gated community on Estero Bay, its high-rise towers tower by tower and two years of sales
- Pelican Landing — The high-rises of The Colony, including Infinity, the Bay Club and the beach park on Big Hickory Island
- Boat Slips for Sale — Deeded slips for owners without a dock of their own
- Vacation Rentals — Furnished seasonal residences on the beach and the bay, and what they lease for
- Annual Rentals — Twelve-month leases of canal homes and bayfront condominiums
- Market Report — Inventory, months of supply and asking against sold prices, by waterfront market
- Selling in Bonita Springs — What waterfront property sells for, how long it takes and when to list
Bonita Springs by Boat Access
In Bonita, the first question about any canal home is whether a boat can reach the Gulf without passing under a fixed bridge. The map colors every waterfront home sold over the last two years, and every one listed now, by its route to the Gulf, and numbers the seven areas buyers ask about most:
Bonita Springs waterfront home sales by boat access, October 2024 to September 2026, with homes listed on October 10, 2026. Each dot is placed along its street; positions are approximate. Map by Alpizar & Company.
| Property | Sold | Median | Per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf-front homes on the beach |
18 | $9,175,000 | $1,841 |
| Homes, no bridges direct Gulf access |
111 | $1,256,000 | $546 |
| Homes, bridges indirect Gulf access |
101 | $715,000 | $417 |
| Beachfront condos on the Gulf beach |
99 | $690,000 | $643 |
| Bay high-rises Bonita Bay, The Colony, Saltleaf |
181 | $2,100,000 | $622 |
| Bay and canal condos salt water, off the beach |
85 | $450,000 | $434 |
Sales from October 2024 to September 2026. Gulf-front homes sold for a median of $9,175,000, more than seven times the median for homes with direct access, and direct-access homes for 76% more than homes with bridges on the route. The bay high-rises, led by The Colony and Saltleaf, sold for three times the median of the beachfront condominiums, most of which were built before 1990.
The seven areas on the map
- 1 · Barefoot Beach — the gated community at the south end of the beach, in Collier County, with Gulf-front estates, the Barefoot Beach Club condominiums and bay-side homes with direct access, and Barefoot Beach Preserve beyond it. 25 homes sold over two years at a median of $4,150,000.
- 2 · Hickory Boulevard — the road along Little Hickory Island, with Gulf-front homes and 1970s beachfront condominiums on one side and the back bays on the other. 26 homes sold over two years at a median of $3,049,950.
- 3 · Little Hickory Shores — a grid of direct-access canals east of Hickory Boulevard, where half the homes sold were built since 2003. 10 sold over two years at a median of $1,587,500.
- 4 · Imperial Shores — canal homes near the mouth of the Imperial River, most with direct access to Estero Bay. 20 sold over two years at a median of $1,343,750.
- 5 · Bonita Bay — the gated community between the Imperial River and Estero Bay, with high-rise towers on the bay and homes on the river and the marina. 95 tower residences sold over two years at a median of $1,700,000.
- 6 · Imperial River — Pirate’s Cove, Heitmans and Bonita Farms upriver, with older canal homes, most with bridges on the route, and the most accessible waterfront in Bonita: 31 homes sold in Bonita Farms over two years at a median of $610,000.
- 7 · Estero Bay Shores — canal homes off Estero Bay near Spring Creek, most with direct access. 17 sold over two years at a median of $700,000.
Bonita Bay, Pelican Landing and The Colony
Bonita’s gated communities on Estero Bay are the closest match in Bonita to Pelican Bay and Bay Colony in Naples: high-rise residences with bay and Gulf views, waterfront dining, and shuttles to the beach, so owners have the water from home and the sand a short ride away. Over the two years to September 30, 2026, 95 residences sold in the Bonita Bay towers at a median of $1,700,000, 72 in the towers of The Colony at Pelican Landing at $2,340,000, and 14 at The Ritz-Carlton Residences at Saltleaf on Estero Bay at $5,270,000, or $1,356 per square foot.
How the Market Moved
Waterfront sales rose over the last year, to 361 from 234, helped by first closings of new residences at Infinity at The Colony and Saltleaf. Beachfront condominiums rose to a median of $700,000 from $609,500, bridged-access homes held steady near $420 per square foot, and direct-access homes eased to $1,200,000 from $1,400,000. Waterfront residences took a median of 95 days to sell, closing at 90.7% of their original asking price, and 69% of buyers paid cash. Our Bonita Springs market report shows the gap between asking and sold prices in each market.
Beachfront Condominiums and Florida’s Condo Safety Law
Most of Bonita’s beachfront buildings on Hickory Boulevard date from the 1970s, while the Barefoot Beach Club followed in the early 1990s. Florida’s condominium safety law requires buildings of three stories or more to complete a milestone structural inspection at 30 years (25 where the local building official requires it) and every 10 years after, and a structural integrity reserve study every 10 years, the first of which was due by December 31, 2025. Before buying in any building, we read the milestone inspection, the reserve study and the minutes for planned special assessments. Resale buyers have seven days after receiving the condominium documents to cancel. Every Gulf-front building, with its sales and price per square foot, is on our Bonita Springs beachfront condos page.
Bonita for the Naples Buyer
Buyers who look at Bonita alongside Naples usually do it for the water: Gulf-access canal homes on Estero Bay and the Imperial River, bay high-rises with views to the Gulf, and Southwest Florida International Airport closer to the north. Barefoot Beach and the Gulf-front homes of Hickory Boulevard compete directly with the Naples beachfront. We handle Bonita with the same building-by-building and canal-by-canal diligence as our Naples Gulf access homes and Naples beachfront condos. For owners thinking about selling, see selling in Bonita Springs, or request a confidential valuation.
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Bonita Springs Real Estate: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a waterfront home cost in Bonita Springs?
In the twelve months to September 30, 2026, 13 Gulf-front homes sold in Bonita Springs at a median of $7,800,000, 65 homes with direct Gulf access at $1,200,000, and 50 with bridges on the route at $737,500. Beachfront condominiums sold for a median of $700,000.
Where is the beach in Bonita Springs?
On Little Hickory Island, along Hickory Boulevard, and at Barefoot Beach to the south, with Bonita Beach Park, Little Hickory Island Beach Park and Barefoot Beach Preserve open to the public. Barefoot Beach lies in Collier County; the rest of Bonita is in Lee County.
Which areas of Bonita Springs are gated?
Barefoot Beach at the south end of the beach; Bonita Bay, between the Imperial River and Estero Bay; and Pelican Landing, which includes The Colony. Bonita Bay and Pelican Landing offer shuttles to the beach.
What do the Bonita Bay and Colony high-rises cost?
Over the two years to September 30, 2026, residences in the Bonita Bay towers sold for a median of $1,700,000, and in the towers of The Colony at Pelican Landing for $2,340,000. The Ritz-Carlton Residences at Saltleaf sold for a median of $5,270,000.
What is the difference between direct and indirect Gulf access in Bonita?
Direct access means a boat reaches Estero Bay and the Gulf without passing under a fixed bridge. Indirect access means at least one fixed bridge is on the route, which limits the height of the boat, as on much of the Imperial River. Over the last two years, direct-access homes sold for a median of $1,256,000, against $715,000 with bridges on the route.
Is Bonita Springs in Lee County or Collier County?
The City of Bonita Springs is in Lee County. Barefoot Beach, at the south end of the beach, has Bonita Springs addresses but lies in Collier County, which affects permits, taxes and rental registration.
Why work with Alpizar & Company in Bonita Springs?
Alpizar & Company is a family-owned independent brokerage founded in Naples in 2019, led by Robert Alpizar (CLHMS, GRI, SRS, PSA) and Marlene Alpizar. We price Bonita Springs property from true comparables in the same building, on the same water and on the same stretch of beach, and our whole team speaks Spanish. Call (239) 438-1102.
Sales and listings are from Naples Area Board of REALTORS® MLS records for Bonita Springs, including Barefoot Beach, October 2024 to September 2026, with listings as of October 10, 2026, compiled by Alpizar & Company. Waterfront figures cover residences on salt water only; Gulf-front homes and condominiums are those on Bonita Beach and Barefoot Beach whose listings report Gulf frontage, homes are grouped by the Gulf access reported in each listing, and bay high-rises are the high-rise condominiums of Bonita Bay, The Colony at Pelican Landing and Saltleaf on Estero Bay. Population is from the 2020 U.S. census.
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