Bonita Springs Real Estate Area Information and Homes for Sale in Lee County, FL.

Bonita Springs

The Calusa Indians first discovered the healing powers of the waters known as Surveyor’s Creek in Southwest Florida. They made their home along its riverbank and when they departed, only their unique painted pottery and huge shell mounds were left in silent testimony. Ponce De Leon and the Spanish exploration tasted the treasures of the Gulf Coast and by the 18th century the country had fought a civil war and expanded westward. Braxton B. Coomer transformed this largely uninhabited area into a community originally known as Survey. By 1910, visitors were flocking to the white sandy beaches and year-round sunshine although there were still no roads to Survey. J. Henry Ragsdale changed all that in 1912 when he bought 2,400 acres of land around Survey and changed the name to Bonita Springs. His purchase led to the addition of railroads and a highway system called the Tamiami Trail. When completed, the Tamiami Trail connected Tampa Bay to Miami and Southwest Florida to the rest of the country.

Today, Bonita Springs is the “Gateway to the Gulf;” a community with small-town charm and some of the most attractive and affordable neighborhoods in Southwest Florida. Although a sunset cruise or a swamp buggy tour may sound appealing, many of the most outstanding attractions can be found at home in Bonita Springs numerous gated communities.

Bonita Bay is a 2,400-acre residential enclave offering luxurious high-rise living and gorgeous views of Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. From $900,000 for a villa to more than $10 million for a single-family estate, residents can enjoy 90 holes of golf, miles of bicycle paths and nature trails, a 45,000-square-foot clubhouse and social or boating memberships. At the end of Barefoot Beach is a beautiful county park and many of the bay-front homes offer boat access. The Brooks is a 2,492-acre development with four unique gated residential neighborhoods – Spring Run, Shadow Wood, Lighthouse Bay and Copper Leaf. Prices start in the low $400,000’s to more than $4 million. Secluded Spanish Wells is 600-acres of picturesque homes nestled around three distinctive nine-hole golf courses. The clubhouse features fitness, tennis and fine dining. Carriage homes and condominiums start in the range of $350,000 and single-family homes from $500k to $900,000. The name Palmira Golf and Country Club says it all about luxurious amenities and challenging golf. Homes are affordably priced from $400,000 and the elegant clubhouse is the heart of all social gatherings.