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The complete guides to Estero’s communities.
In-depth, honest breakdowns of homes, builders, fees, amenities, and schools, written by Broker-Owner John Colin Simoneau.
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Verdana Village
New construction, amenities, pricing, and fees
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The Place at Corkscrew
Homes, resort amenities, and resale pricing
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WildBlue
Lakefront living, four builders, and boating
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Bella Terra
Homes, amenities, and low HOA fees
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Wildcat Run
Arnold Palmer golf, big lots, and membership
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Stoneybrook
Golf, schools, and low-fee gated living
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Every Estero community, in one place.
38 detailed community pages with amenities, fees, home types, and local advice. Pick one to dive in.
Golf and country clubs (16)
Belle LagoGated community · $715K–$1.25MBreckenridge Golf & Tennis ClubGated golf and tennis community · $307K–$449KThe BrooksGated master-planned community · $320K–$4.1MCopperleaf at The BrooksGated bundled-golf communityEstero Country Club at The VinesGated golf and country clubFountain LakesGated golf community · $170K–$650KGrandezzaGated golf and country club community · $275K–$2MLighthouse Bay at The BrooksGated non-golf communityMiromar Lakes Beach & Golf ClubGated luxury lake and golf community · $1.1M–$6.7M+ (new releases)Pelican Sound Golf & River ClubGated golf and river club · $325K–$995KShadow Wood at The BrooksGated golf and country clubSpring Run at The BrooksGated bundled-golf community · $270K–$615KStoneybrookGated golf community · Mid $200s–$700sThe Villages at Country CreekGated bundled-golf community · $308K–$560KWest Bay ClubGated golf and country clubWildcat RunGolf and country club · $200s–$2M+
New construction (5)
Gated and family communities (11)
Bella TerraGated family community · Low $300s–$800sCopper OaksGated community · $305K–$503KCorkscrew ShoresGated lake communityEstero River HeightsNon-gated waterfront neighborhood · $340K–$1.75MIsland Club at CorkscrewGated community · $280K–$390KMarsh LandingGated community · $280K–$613KThe Place at CorkscrewResort-style community · ~$529K–$1.2MThe Preserve at CorkscrewGated single-family community · $495K–$729KThe Reserve at EsteroGuard-gated community · $300K–$600KRookery PointeGated community · $305K–$777KWildBlueLakefront boating community · $400s–$4M+
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