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By Jesse McGreevy and Marc Comisar, McGreevy and Comisar of Domain Realty. Updated October 2026.

Buying a home in Bella Vida means choosing between two products on the same streets. In the 12 months to September 25, 2026, the Southwest Florida MLS shows Bella Vida townhomes closing from $207,000 to $255,000 and single-family homes from $270,000 to $410,000, and Lee County recorded 26 sales across both at a $300,595 median. McGreevy and Comisar, Top 1% Real Estate Agents Nationally Since 2008, wrote this buyer guide for anyone considering Bella Vida, the finished community of 130 townhomes and 311 single-family homes around 12 lakes on Del Prado Boulevard in Cape Coral, Florida 33909. For the full community record, start with our Bella Vida community guide.

If you are choosing an agent for the search, our guide to the best real estate agents in Cape Coral sets out how we think a buyer should decide. Selling a Florida home to buy here? See our Bella Vida seller guide, or ask for a free Bella Vida home valuation if your current home is in the community. Call Marc at (239) 287-5873 to start a search.

Key Takeaways: What Should a Bella Vida Buyer Know First?

A Bella Vida buyer should know first that the community is two markets, townhomes and single-family homes, that prices fell about 6 percent in the last year, that every home carries a district line and association dues, and that the community is in FEMA Zone X, minimal flood hazard.

Data updated: October 2026 (Lee County recorded sales, the 12 months to September 25, 2026, county roll dated October 25, 2026, our analysis; Southwest Florida MLS (Matrix), exports pulled October 10, 2026; Bella Vida CDD documents read October 28, 2026; FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, queried October 28, 2026).

  • Two markets: single-family MLS closings at a $337,500 median and townhomes at $220,000 in the 12 months to September 25, 2026.

  • The record: 26 county-recorded sales at a $300,595 median, all resales, down about 5.9 percent from $319,500 the year before.

  • Negotiating room: buyers paid a median 96.4 percent of final list, and 20 of 24 MLS closings sold below list.

  • Choice: 12 active listings and 2 pending on October 10, 2026, 6.0 months of supply.

  • The district line: $1,235.21 (single-family) or $802.89 (townhome) a year on the tax bill, with the bond portion ending in May 2037.

  • Association dues: not published by the association. Listing agents report $377 a month for single-family homes and $419 for townhomes in the MLS fee fields of the 12 listings active October 10, 2026; the association's estoppel certificate is the figure that binds.

  • Flood: FEMA Zone X, minimal flood hazard, at five sample homes; ground about 19 feet above sea level; evacuation Zone D.

  • Older and newer homes: about 230 homes built 2006 to 2010 and about 200 built 2013 to 2018, all after Florida's statewide building code took effect.

Table of Contents

This Bella Vida buyer guide runs in the order a purchase does: the market, the choice of home, the full cost, the paperwork, the risks, and how we search and negotiate for you.

Why McGreevy and Comisar Are the Best Realtor for Buying a Home in Bella Vida

McGreevy and Comisar are the best realtor for buying a home in Bella Vida because we read the community the way a buyer needs it read, by product, plan, build year and recurring charges, from the county's recorded sales; we lead the #1 Team in Southwest Florida since 2012 and have been Top 1% Real Estate Agents Nationally Since 2008.

Data updated: October 2026.

  • Top 1% Real Estate Agents Nationally Since 2008

  • 5 Star Award for Customer Satisfaction for 21 Straight Years. Only 5 out of 21k+ Licensees (Gulfshore Life Magazine)

  • #1 Team in Southwest Florida since 2012

  • McGreevy and Comisar and their Domain Realty Group team have sold over $2.5 Billion in Real Estate

  • McGreevy and Comisar alone have over $900 million in Sales

  • Nationally Recognized Top Producing Realtors

  • Platinum Sales Production Award Winners

The team is the #5 real estate team in Florida (RealTrends 2026). As the leaders of Domain Realty Group, our team has closed over $2.5 billion in real estate, and Jesse and Marc personally over $900 million in Sales.

Marc Comisar or Jesse McGreevy leads every Bella Vida search personally. You reach them directly: Marc at (239) 287-5873, Jesse at (239) 898-6072.

We price the home before you offer

Before you write an offer, we pull the recent sales of that home's product and plan, so you know whether the asking price is in line, high or a bargain.

We read the paperwork first

The district's assessment schedule, the association's rules and fees, the flood zone and the roof and insurance facts, before you are under contract, not after.

Call Marc at (239) 287-5873 or see how we represent buyers. Selling a home in Bella Vida first? Start with a free Bella Vida home valuation or call Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072.

Our Record Behind This Buyer Guide

McGreevy and Comisar lead the #1 Team in Southwest Florida since 2012 and the #5 real estate team in Florida (RealTrends 2026); for Bella Vida we built this guide from the market record: 26 county-recorded sales and 24 Southwest Florida MLS closings in the 12 months to September 25, 2026, the district's budgets and audits, and the federal flood map.

Data updated: October 2026 (Lee County recorded sales through September 25, 2026; Southwest Florida MLS exports pulled October 10, 2026; Bella Vida CDD documents read October 28, 2026).

What we tracked

Every recorded Bella Vida sale in the last 12 months, matched to the MLS by street, date and price; every MLS closing, active and pending listing; the district's adopted budget, assessment schedule, audit and Public Facilities Report; the Property Appraiser's parcel roll; the FEMA flood map at five sample homes; and the School District of Lee County's 2026/2027 zones.

What it tells a buyer

Bella Vida is a resale-only market of about 26 sales a year in a community of 441 homes, about 5.9 percent turnover. A given plan on a given street comes up only a few times a year, which is why a buyer who knows the product and plan they want, and is ready when it lists, buys the best home.

What Is the Bella Vida Market Like for Buyers Right Now?

The Bella Vida market for buyers in the 12 months to September 25, 2026 recorded 26 county sales at a $300,595 median and 24 MLS closings at a $313,095 median, with a median 87.5 days on market and 96.4 percent of list; on October 10, 2026, 12 homes were for sale, 6.0 months of supply.

Data updated: October 2026 (Lee County recorded sales, DOR-qualified improved sales, the 12 months to September 25, 2026, county roll dated October 25, 2026, our analysis; Southwest Florida MLS (Matrix), exports pulled October 10, 2026, closings September 26, 2025 to September 25, 2026; actives and pendings as of October 10, 2026).

Measure12 monthsPrior 12 months
Lee County recorded sales26, median $300,59526, median $319,500
MLS closings24, median $313,09522, median $334,500
MLS range$207,000 to $410,000$230,000 to $495,000
Median per square foot (MLS living area)$159.24$161.61
Median days on market87.581
Median sold-to-list price96.4%96.8%

What is for sale now

On October 10, 2026 the MLS showed 12 active Bella Vida listings, 9 single-family and 3 townhomes, from $235,000 to $449,000, at a median asking price of $307,450 and $155.06 a square foot, plus 2 pending. Twelve actives against 24 closings a year is 6.0 months of supply, close to a balanced market. To see the homes for sale today, browse Domain Realty Group's Cape Coral listings.

What a buyer can negotiate

Twenty of the 24 closings sold below final list price; the median gap was $11,240, about 3.64 percent. Homes on the market more than 120 days sold at a median 95.5 percent of list. Two homes sold above list, both single-family homes, one of them after 2 days on market.

Off-market sales

Four of the 26 recorded sales never reached the MLS. A buyer who only watches listing alerts misses some homes; telling us the product and plan you want lets us watch for quiet sales too.

Should You Buy a Bella Vida Townhome or a Single-Family Home?

Whether to buy a Bella Vida townhome or a single-family home comes down to budget and space: townhomes closed from $207,000 to $255,000 at a $220,000 median and $118.69 a square foot in the last 12 months, single-family homes from $270,000 to $410,000 at $337,500 and $166.09, and both share the same clubhouse, lakes and district.

Data updated: October 2026 (Southwest Florida MLS (Matrix), exports pulled October 10, 2026, Building Design field, closings September 26, 2025 to September 25, 2026; Bella Vida CDD FY2026/2027 assessment schedule).

TownhomeSingle-family
Homes in Bella Vida130311
MLS closings, 12 months717
Median sold$220,000$337,500
Range$207,000 to $255,000$270,000 to $410,000
Median per square foot$118.69$166.09
Median days on market9187
Median sold-to-list94.4%97.1%
District line, 2026/2027$802.89$1,235.21
Active on October 10, 202639

How to tell them apart in a listing

Plans of 1,606, 1,611, 1,657 and 1,744 square feet appear only as townhomes in the October 2026 MLS exports, and the 1,977 square foot plan appears as a townhome in 8 of 9 listings. Plans of 1,677 square feet and up are otherwise single-family, including the common 2,032 square foot plan.

Who buys townhomes here

First-time buyers, seasonal owners who want a lock-and-leave home with a clubhouse and pool, and buyers who want the lowest entry price into a planned community in the north Cape. Bella Vida townhomes sold at the lowest share of list, 94.4 percent, which gives a townhome buyer the most negotiating room.

Who buys single-family homes here

Move-up buyers who want three or four bedrooms, a garage and a lake view for less per square foot than the newest single-family communities nearby.

What Has Sold in Bella Vida in the Last 12 Months, and at What Prices?

Twenty-four Bella Vida homes closed on the MLS in the 12 months to September 25, 2026, from a 1,744 square foot townhome at $207,000 to a 2,032 square foot single-family home with a pool at $410,000; four more sales recorded with the county without reaching the MLS.

Data updated: October 2026 (Southwest Florida MLS (Matrix), exports pulled October 10, 2026, closings September 26, 2025 to September 25, 2026; Lee County recorded sales, the 12 months to September 25, 2026).

ClosedStreetProductSq ft (MLS)BuiltSoldDays on market
Sep 2025Sugarelli AveSingle-family1,6772017$330,00087
Sep 2025Laurentina LnSingle-family1,6772015$270,000185
Oct 2025Dandolo CirSingle-family2,0322015$337,50087
Oct 2025Laurentina LnSingle-family2,0322015$320,000233
Oct 2025Valle Santa CirSingle-family2,2512016$372,000100
Dec 2025Caslotti WayTownhome1,6572009$230,00030
Jan 2026Dandolo CirTownhome1,7442006$207,00013
Jan 2026Dandolo CirSingle-family3,1342007$348,950139
Jan 2026Malagrotta CirSingle-family2,0722008$295,00088
Jan 2026Laurentina LnSingle-family2,6062015$372,00043
Feb 2026Dandolo CirTownhome1,9772006$255,00066
Feb 2026Dandolo CirSingle-family1,8282007$306,190181
Mar 2026Caslotti WaySingle-family1,9092017$365,0002
Mar 2026Malagrotta CirSingle-family1,9262006$330,00080
Apr 2026Dandolo CirSingle-family2,0322014$410,000118
Apr 2026Sugarelli AveSingle-family2,5952009$375,0009
May 2026Dandolo CirTownhome1,6062006$220,000241
Jun 2026Dandolo CirSingle-family1,6772015$285,0004
Jun 2026Caslotti WaySingle-family2,0322017$349,90046
Jul 2026Dandolo CirTownhome1,9772006$210,000125
Jul 2026Sugarelli AveSingle-family2,0322016$349,90021
Aug 2026Laurentina LnTownhome1,9772007$228,00091
Sep 2026Laurentina LnTownhome1,9772008$210,00099
Sep 2026Dandolo CirSingle-family1,8272010$295,000130

We print street names, not house numbers. Product is the MLS Building Design field.

The recorded history

WindowRecorded salesMedian
12 months26$300,595
24 months52$308,095
36 months70$320,000
60 months129$340,900

Bella Vida's recorded median peaked at $385,000 to $387,500 in 2022 and 2023. A buyer in 2026 is buying below that peak, in a market where the single-family MLS median fell about 11.2 percent and the townhome median about 10.2 percent in the last year.

What Does a Bella Vida Home Cost to Own Each Year?

A Bella Vida home costs about $5,759.21 a year in community charges for a single-family home at $377 a month in dues, or about $5,830.89 for a townhome at $419 a month, before property tax of about $3,957.96 with homestead at the $300,595 median, insurance and utilities.

Data updated: October 2026 (Bella Vida CDD FY2026/2027 assessment schedule; Southwest Florida MLS fee fields, exports pulled October 10, 2026; Lee County Property Appraiser 2026 millage book, taxing district 057, printed October 9, 2026).

LineSingle-familyTownhomePeriod
District assessment$1,235.21$802.89Year, on the November tax bill
Association dues, actives of October 10, 2026about $4,524 ($377 a month)about $5,028 ($419 a month)Year, billed by the association
Community charges togetherabout $5,759.21 (about $479.93 a month)about $5,830.89Year
Property tax, homesteaded, at $300,595about $3,957.96about $3,957.96Year, paid in arrears
Property tax, not homesteaded, at $300,595about $4,606.62about $4,606.62Year
InsuranceQuoted per homeQuoted per homeYear

Why the association figure is a range

The association does not publish its dues. Listing agents report $377 a month for single-family homes and $419 for townhomes in the MLS fee fields of the 12 listings active October 10, 2026; the association's estoppel certificate is the figure that binds. We request the current figure for the exact home before you offer.

Utilities

City of Cape Coral water and sewer and Lee County Electric Cooperative power. City charges appear on the tax bill as non-ad valorem lines.

Buying in Bella Vida? Call Marc at (239) 287-5873 or see how we represent buyers. Selling a home first? Start with a free Bella Vida home valuation or call Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072.

What Is the Bella Vida CDD Assessment, and What Should a Buyer Ask For?

The Bella Vida CDD assessment is a yearly charge on the property tax bill from the Bella Vida Community Development District: $1,235.21 for a single-family lot and $802.89 for a townhome lot for 2026/2027, of which $495.66 or $322.18 repays Series 2021 bonds maturing May 1, 2037; a buyer should ask for the current schedule and, if interested, a prepayment figure.

Data updated: October 2026 (Bella Vida CDD FY2026/2027 adopted budget and assessment schedule; 2025 audit; Ordinance 48-06; read October 28, 2026).

LotOperations and maintenanceDebt serviceTotal
Single-family$739.55$495.66$1,235.21
Townhome$480.71$322.18$802.89

What the district is and owns

A Chapter 190 special district created by City of Cape Coral Ordinance 48-06, effective May 1, 2006, over about 165.49 acres. It owns the 12 lake tracts, about 35.7 acres, and four conservation tracts, about 20.9 acres, and is run by a five-member Board of Supervisors with Rizzetta and Company as manager (Bella Vida CDD).

The bonds

The Series 2021 bonds were issued at $2,639,000 at 2.1 percent, maturing May 1, 2037; $1,967,000 was outstanding on September 30, 2025 (2025 audit). A buyer who wants to retire a lot's share early can ask for a prepayment figure at .

What to ask for

The district's current assessment schedule, its adopted budget and its most recent audit; all are posted on the district's documents page. Board meetings are held at the clubhouse, 3427 Malagrotta Circle, on the schedule the district posts.

What Do Bella Vida HOA Dues Cost, and Who Runs the Association?

Bella Vida HOA dues are set by the Bella Vida at Entrada Homeowners' Association, which does not publish them; listing agents report $377 a month for single-family homes and $419 for townhomes in the MLS fee fields of the 12 listings active October 10, 2026. The association owns the roads, clubhouse and pool, enforces the deed restrictions and is managed by Folio Association Management.

Data updated: October 2026 (Florida Division of Corporations record N04000010076, read October 7, 2026; Bella Vida CDD contacts and HOA pages, read October 28, 2026; Southwest Florida MLS fee fields, exports pulled October 10, 2026).

The association's record

Bella Vida at Entrada Homeowners' Association, Inc. is a Florida not-for-profit corporation, document N04000010076, filed October 25, 2004. The district's contacts page names Folio Association Management as its manager (Bella Vida CDD contacts). Despite the name, the association covers Bella Vida, not Entrada across Del Prado Boulevard.

Fees when you buy

Listing agents report an association application fee of $250 on 23 of 38 MLS fee entries, $100 on 8 and none on 6, and a transfer fee of $0 on 18, $250 on 15 and $100 on 5. Confirm both with the association before closing.

Rules to read before you offer

Leasing rules (minimum lease terms and any approval), pet rules, vehicle and parking rules, exterior change approvals, and any special assessment approved or proposed. We request them as soon as you are interested in a specific home.

What Amenities Come With a Bella Vida Home, and Which Are Listing Claims?

Bella Vida homes come with a clubhouse with a fitness room, a pool, tennis and basketball courts, a children's playground and a sports field, all listed in the district engineer's Public Facilities Report and owned by the association, plus 12 stormwater lakes and about 20.9 acres of conservation land owned by the district.

Data updated: October 2026 (Bella Vida CDD Public Facilities Report, December 2019, home page and FY2026/2027 budget, read October 28, 2026; Southwest Florida MLS listing remarks, exports pulled October 10, 2026).

What the record lists

"A clubhouse with fitness room, tennis and basketball courts, swimming pool, children's playground, and sports field," which the association owns, operates and maintains (Public Facilities Report). The clubhouse is at 3427 Malagrotta Circle.

What listings add

Some Bella Vida listings mention a kiddie pool, billiards, pickleball, volleyball or a picnic area. The association has not published an amenity list, so we treat those as claims to verify on a tour, and ask the association for its rules and hours.

Lakes and conservation land

The 12 lake tracts total about 35.7 acres and the four conservation tracts about 20.9 acres. The Property Appraiser codes 300 of the 441 homes, about 68 percent, as lake lots. The lakes are stormwater lakes, not boating canals; nothing in Bella Vida has saltwater or Gulf access.

Is Bella Vida gated?

The district's Public Facilities Report documents a perimeter fence and two entrances on Malagrotta Circle. We have not confirmed from a first-party document whether the entrances are gated or staffed; see them for yourself on a tour.

Bella Vida vs Entrada: Which Cape Coral Community Fits Your Purchase?

Bella Vida and Entrada face each other across Del Prado Boulevard: Bella Vida is older (2006 to 2018), mixes 130 townhomes with 311 single-family homes, carries a district line and costs less, while Entrada is newer (2017 to 2022), all single-family and higher priced, so the choice turns on budget, product and age of home.

Data updated: October 2026 (Lee County roll and recorded sales through September 25, 2026; Southwest Florida MLS exports pulled October 10, 2026; Bella Vida CDD FY2026/2027 schedule).

Decision factorBella VidaEntrada
Homes441 (130 townhomes, 311 single-family)711 single-family on the county roll
Year built2006 to 2010 and 2013 to 20182017 to 2022
Recorded sales, 12 months26 at a $300,595 median26 at a $347,500 median
MLS median, 12 months$313,095$350,000
Median per square foot (MLS living area)$159.24$173.44
Median days on market87.548
Months of supply, October 10, 20266.08.3
Association dues in MLS fee fieldsMedian about $4,524 a yearMedian about $2,340 a year
Entry price pointTownhomes from about $207,000Single-family only

How they compare

Choose Bella Vida for an entry price into a planned community with a clubhouse, for a townhome, or for a second-wave single-family home at a lower price per square foot than the newest homes nearby, if you are comfortable with a district line and higher reported dues. Choose Entrada for a newer single-family home. Read our Entrada community guide for its own record; the two communities' sales are counted separately everywhere on this page.

Other communities buyers compare

CommunityMLS closings, 12 monthsMedian soldMedian per square footMedian days on marketMonths of supply
Bella Vida24$313,095$159.2487.56.0
Coral Lakes19$330,000$167.22496.3
Stonewater30$375,500$178.4279.54.8
Sandoval96$361,350$201.43783.9
ZIP 33909, single-family953$332,000$201.43465.0

Each comparison is MLS data from the same pull and the same rules; it is not a ranking of where to live. Buyers comparing Sandoval can read our guide to buying a home in Sandoval.

What Documents Does a Bella Vida Buyer Receive, and When?

A Bella Vida buyer receives the association disclosure summary before signing a contract (section 720.401), the seller's flood disclosure at or before the contract (section 689.302), and during the contract the association's estoppel certificate, rules and budget; the district's schedule, budget and audit are public at any time.

Data updated: October 2026 (Florida Statutes sections 720.401, 689.302 and 720.30851, read October 2026; Bella Vida CDD documents page, read October 28, 2026).

DocumentFromWhenWhy it matters
Association disclosure summarySellerBefore you signWithout it you can void the contract within 3 days of receiving it or before closing (section 720.401)
Flood disclosureSellerAt or before the contractClaims, federal assistance and known flood damage (section 689.302)
Estoppel certificateAssociation, via titleDuring the contractWhat is owed on the lot; fee capped at $299 when nothing is delinquent (section 720.30851)
Declaration, rules, budgetAssociation, Clerk's recordsRequest earlyLeasing, pets, vehicles, dues and reserves
District assessment schedule, budget, auditBella Vida CDDAny timeThe district line and the bonds (documents page)
Wind mitigation and four-point reportsSeller or your inspectorDuring inspectionInsurance pricing

The association application

If the association requires approval of a buyer, apply as soon as you are under contract; listing agents report a $250 application fee on most MLS entries.

How Does a Home Purchase Run in Lee County, Step by Step?

A home purchase in Lee County runs from pre-approval and a written buyer agreement, through the search, offer and contract, then inspection, insurance, appraisal and the association's estoppel and approval, to a title company closing; for a financed Bella Vida purchase, 30 to 45 days from contract to closing is typical.

Data updated: October 2026.

1. Pre-approval {#1-pre-approval}

A lender's pre-approval, with the district line and the association dues counted in the payment, tells you your real price range in Bella Vida.

2. A written buyer agreement {#2-a-written-buyer-agreement}

Since August 2024, a buyer signs a written agreement with their agent before touring, which states how the agent is paid (National Association of REALTORS, settlement facts).

We set up alerts for your product and plan, watch for quiet sales, and tour the homes and the clubhouse with you.

4. The offer and contract {#4-the-offer-and-contract}

We price the offer from the recent sales of the same product and plan, and write the inspection, financing, appraisal and association approval terms to protect you.

5. Inspection and insurance {#5-inspection-and-insurance}

A general inspection, a wind mitigation inspection and, for older homes, a four-point inspection. Bind insurance early; the roof year and wind protection drive the quote.

6. Appraisal, estoppel and approval {#6-appraisal-estoppel-and-approval}

The lender's appraisal, the association's estoppel certificate through the title company, and the association's approval if required.

7. Closing {#7-closing}

The title company closes, records the deed with the Lee County Clerk and pays the association and the seller's lender.

What Does a Buyer Pay at Closing on a Bella Vida Home?

A buyer's closing costs on a Bella Vida home are mostly loan costs: Florida's mortgage note stamps of $0.35 per $100 and intangible tax of 2 mills on the loan, the lender's title policy, lender fees, prepaid insurance and escrow, recording and the association's application and any transfer fee; in Lee County the seller customarily pays deed stamps and the owner's title policy.

Data updated: October 2026 (Florida Statutes sections 201.08 and 199.133; our arithmetic at the 12-month MLS product medians).

LineSingle-family at $337,500, 20% downTownhome at $220,000, 20% down
Loan amount$270,000$176,000
Mortgage note stamps ($0.35 per $100)$945.00$616.00
Intangible tax (2 mills)$540.00$352.00
Association application fee, as reportedcommonly $250commonly $250

At 10 percent down

On a $303,750 loan for a single-family home at $337,500, note stamps are $1,063.30 and intangible tax $607.50; on a $198,000 loan for a townhome at $220,000, $693.00 and $396.00.

Prorations and escrow

Property taxes, including the district line, are paid in arrears, so the seller credits you for the year to the closing date; your lender then collects an escrow deposit for the next bill and for insurance.

Cash buyers

A cash buyer pays no note stamps or intangible tax and no lender fees, which is part of why cash offers can win at a slightly lower price.

How Do Property Taxes Work After You Buy in Bella Vida?

Property taxes on a Bella Vida home reset after you buy: at the $300,595 median and the 2026 rate of 15.3250 mills in taxing district 057, a buyer who files for homestead would pay about $3,957.96 a year in property tax and one who does not about $4,606.62, plus the district line on the same bill.

Data updated: October 2026 (Lee County Property Appraiser 2026 millage book, taxing district 057, printed October 9, 2026; General Exemption Info).

LineCalculationAmount
Non-school tax, with homestead($300,595 less $25,000 less $26,411) x 10.0540 mills$2,505.30
School tax, with homestead($300,595 less $25,000) x 5.271 mills$1,452.66
Total, with homestead$3,957.96
Total, without homestead$300,595 x 15.3250 mills$4,606.62

File for homestead

If the home will be your permanent residence on January 1, file for the homestead exemption with the Lee County Property Appraiser by March 1; in this example it saves about $648.66 a year and caps future increases in assessed value (General Exemption Info).

Don't budget from the seller's bill

The seller's bill may reflect years of capped assessments. Your bill is based on your purchase.

What Flood Zone and Storm Facts Matter for a Bella Vida Buyer?

The flood and storm facts that matter for a Bella Vida buyer are FEMA Zone X, minimal flood hazard, at five sample homes on maps effective November 17, 2022, ground about 19 feet above sea level, Lee County evacuation Zone D, and homes built from 2006 on, after Florida's statewide building code took effect.

Data updated: October 2026 (FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer and FIRM panels 12071C0260G and 12071C0258G, queried October 28, 2026; USGS Elevation Point Query Service; Lee County EvacuationZones layer, queried October 28, 2026).

Flood insurance in Zone X

Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, so federal rules do not require flood insurance for a loan, though a lender may. Many Zone X owners still buy a policy because it is priced lower outside the high-risk zones, and Cape Coral's Community Rating System participation discounts flood policies in the city (FEMA Flood Map Service Center; City of Cape Coral, flood protection).

Hurricane history

Hurricane Ian struck Southwest Florida in September 2022 (National Hurricane Center report). Ask the seller for the flood disclosure required by section 689.302, and ask your inspector to look for past roof and water damage and repairs.

Evacuation

Lee County places Bella Vida in evacuation Zone D, an inland zone (Lee County All Hazards Guide).

How Does Insurance Work for a Bella Vida Home?

Insurance for a Bella Vida home is a homeowner's policy with wind cover, which every lender requires, priced mainly on the roof's age and shape, the windows and doors and the wind mitigation features, plus an optional flood policy in Zone X; townhome owners should also ask what the association insures.

Data updated: October 2026 (Florida Office of Insurance Regulation; My Safe Florida Home; Citizens Property Insurance Corporation; read October 2026).

What lowers a quote

A newer roof, impact windows or shutters, a wind mitigation report showing roof-to-wall clips or straps, and a hip roof. The state's My Safe Florida Home program offers inspections and grants for qualifying homes (My Safe Florida Home).

Citizens and the private market

If private carriers decline a home, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation is the state's insurer of last resort (Citizens). We get a quote before your inspection period ends.

Townhome policies

For a townhome, ask the association which parts of the building its policy covers and what your own policy must cover. The answer is in the association's declaration and insurance certificates.

Which Schools Serve a Bella Vida Address?

Bella Vida addresses are in the School District of Lee County's elementary Proximity Zone B, middle Proximity Zone CC and high school West Zone sub-zone 1 for 2026/2027; families rank the schools listed for each zone during open enrollment and the district places students by lottery with preferences, so no single school is assigned.

Data updated: October 2026 (Lee County "School Enrollment Zones (2026/2027)" layers queried at five sample homes, October 28, 2026; School District of Lee County Student Enrollment Plan 2026-2027).

LevelZoneSchools listed for the zone
ElementaryBCaloosa, Diplomat, Hancock Creek, Littleton, Tropic Isles
MiddleCCBayshore K-8, Caloosa Middle, Diplomat Middle, North Fort Myers Academy K-8
HighWest, sub-zone 1Island Coast, Mariner, North Fort Myers

Island Coast High School is about 2.1 route miles from the center of Bella Vida. Check the district's Student Enrollment Plan 2026-2027 and the school zones page for the year you enroll.

How Far Is Bella Vida From Hospitals, Shopping and the Beach?

From the center of Bella Vida, Publix at the Shoppes at North Cape is about 3.1 route miles, Cape Coral Hospital about 7.2, downtown Fort Myers about 8.1, Gulf Coast Medical Center about 15.2, Southwest Florida International Airport about 21.4 and Fort Myers Beach about 23.5; these are route miles, not drive times.

Data updated: October 2026 (OSRM route network, five sample homes, destinations geocoded from each facility's published address, computed October 28, 2026).

DestinationRoute miles
Island Coast High Schoolabout 2.1
Publix, Shoppes at North Capeabout 3.1
Cape Coral Hospitalabout 7.2
Downtown Fort Myersabout 8.1
Gulf Coast Medical Centerabout 15.2
Southwest Florida International Airportabout 21.4
Fort Myers Beachabout 23.5

Daily life

Del Prado Boulevard runs along Bella Vida's edge, with the north Cape's shopping and services along it and Pine Island Road. The community's own clubhouse, pool and courts cover most everyday recreation.

What Is Being Built Near Bella Vida?

Bella Vida itself is finished, with no builder inventory, but the square mile around it is still filling in: on October 28, 2026 the City of Cape Coral listed 217 active permits within about a mile, including 38 new single-family homes at a median permit value of $384,730 and 14 townhome permits.

Data updated: October 2026 (City of Cape Coral GIS active building permits, zoning and future land use layers, queried October 28, 2026; aggregate counts, no owner or contractor names kept).

What it means for a buyer

New construction nearby gives you an alternative: a new home with a builder warranty at a higher price, against a Bella Vida resale with a clubhouse, established landscaping and a lower price per square foot. Construction traffic on nearby lots is part of north Cape life for now.

Longer-range growth

The City describes Coral Grove, a planned town center on Pine Island Road (City of Cape Coral, Coral Grove), and the north Cape continues to add shopping and services.

How Do We Find You the Right Bella Vida Home?

We find you the right Bella Vida home by narrowing the search to your product, plan and setting first, townhome or single-family, first wave or second, lake or preserve view, then watching the MLS and the quiet market for it; with about 26 sales a year in 441 homes, being ready when the right plan lists matters more than touring everything.

Data updated: October 2026 (Lee County recorded sales through September 25, 2026; Southwest Florida MLS exports pulled October 10, 2026).

Choose the plan, not just the price

The common plans are 2,032 square feet (95 homes), 1,744 (36), 1,977 (33), 1,611 (32) and 1,677 (31) of county heated area. Knowing which plans fit your life lets us alert you the day one lists.

Lake, preserve or street

Three hundred of the 441 homes are coded as lake lots. We walk the lot with you to see the view, the sun and the distance to the clubhouse.

Quiet sales

Four of the 26 recorded sales in the last 12 months never reached the MLS. Our team's buyer and seller network in Cape Coral sometimes hears of a home before it lists.

Touring with the paperwork

We bring the district line, the association's reported dues and the flood zone to every tour, so you compare homes on the full cost.

How Do We Negotiate for You in Bella Vida in 2026?

We negotiate for you in Bella Vida from the record: in the last 12 months buyers paid a median 96.4 percent of final list, 20 of 24 closings sold below list, homes on the market more than 120 days sold at a median 95.5 percent, and townhomes at 94.4 percent; we use those numbers, the inspection and the home's time on market to set your offer.

Data updated: October 2026 (Southwest Florida MLS (Matrix), exports pulled October 10, 2026, closings September 26, 2025 to September 25, 2026).

Price from the plan's sales

If a 2,032 square foot single-family home is asking well above the plan's recent closings, $320,000 to $349,900 without a pool, we show the seller's agent those sales with the offer.

Time on market

A home that has sat 90 days or more is usually open to a lower offer or a credit; two Bella Vida actives on October 10, 2026 had been on the market more than 120 days.

Inspection

Roofs, air-conditioning systems and water heaters in the first-wave homes are now 16 to 20 years old. We get contractor estimates and negotiate a credit or repair from facts.

Terms

Closing date, a rent-back for the seller, and an appraisal gap clause can win a home without raising the price.

How Does Buyer's Agent Compensation Work in Bella Vida in 2026?

Buyer's agent compensation in Bella Vida in 2026 works under the rules that took effect in August 2024 after the National Association of REALTORS settlement: you sign a written buyer agreement before touring that states what your agent is paid, and offers of compensation are no longer made through the MLS; a seller may still agree to pay part or all of it in the contract.

Data updated: October 2026 (National Association of REALTORS, settlement facts, read October 2026).

The written agreement

The agreement states the amount or rate your agent is paid, in terms that are objectively ascertainable, and that the amount is negotiable. You cannot be asked to pay more than the agreement states (National Association of REALTORS, settlement facts).

Who pays

You, the seller or both, as negotiated. In a Bella Vida offer we can ask the seller to contribute to your agent's compensation or to your closing costs, as part of the price and terms.

No rate on this page

We print no commission rate. Compensation is negotiable and set in your agreement.

How Do You Finance a Bella Vida Home in 2026?

You finance a Bella Vida home with a conventional, FHA, VA or other loan sized to a payment that includes property tax, insurance, the district line and the association dues; at the 12-month MLS medians, 10 percent down is $33,750 on a $337,500 single-family home and $22,000 on a $220,000 townhome.

Data updated: October 2026 (Southwest Florida MLS product medians, the 12 months to September 25, 2026; our arithmetic).

Down paymentSingle-family at $337,500Townhome at $220,000
3%$10,125 (loan $327,375)$6,600 (loan $213,400)
5%$16,875 (loan $320,625)$11,000 (loan $209,000)
10%$33,750 (loan $303,750)$22,000 (loan $198,000)
20%$67,500 (loan $270,000)$44,000 (loan $176,000)

What lenders add up

Principal and interest, property tax, homeowner's insurance, any flood policy, the district line, about $102.93 a month on a single-family lot, and the association dues, reported at $377 a month for single-family homes and $419 for townhomes. Ask your lender to include all of them in the pre-approval.

Townhome financing

Lenders treat a fee-simple townhome much like a single-family home. If a loan program needs an association questionnaire, request it early through the manager.

First-time buyers

Florida Housing Finance Corporation offers down payment assistance programs for eligible first-time buyers through participating lenders; ask your lender which apply.

What Are the Pros and Cons of Bella Vida for a Buyer?

The pros of Bella Vida for a buyer are price, a choice of townhome or single-family home, a finished community with a clubhouse, pool and courts around 12 lakes, Zone X flood mapping and room to negotiate; the cons are the district line until 2037, association dues the association does not publish, older first-wave homes and slower resale than newer neighbors.

Data updated: October 2026 (sources as in the sections above).

ProsCons
Lower price per square foot than Entrada, Coral Lakes, Stonewater and SandovalDistrict line of $1,235.21 or $802.89 a year, bond portion to 2037
Townhomes from about $207,000 to $255,000 in the last 12 monthsAssociation dues not published; reported at $377 (single-family) and $419 (townhome) a month
Clubhouse with fitness room, pool, tennis and basketball courts, playground, sports fieldFirst-wave homes now 16 to 20 years old
12 lakes and about 20.9 acres of conservation landMedian 87.5 days on market when you resell
FEMA Zone X, minimal flood hazard; evacuation Zone DNo boating or Gulf access
Finished community: no construction inside itNew construction on lots nearby

Selling a Florida Home to Buy in Bella Vida?

Selling a Florida home to buy in Bella Vida works best as one plan with one team: Jesse McGreevy prices and sells your current home from its recorded sales while Marc Comisar runs your Bella Vida search, so the sale contingency, rent-back or bridge financing lines up with the purchase.

Data updated: October 2026.

If your current home is in Bella Vida

Moving within the community, say from a townhome to a single-family home? Start with a free Bella Vida home valuation and read our Bella Vida seller guide.

If it is elsewhere in Cape Coral or Southwest Florida

See our page on selling a home in Cape Coral or check Cape Coral home values, and call Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072.

Homestead portability

If your current home is a Florida homestead, you may be able to carry part of its Save Our Homes benefit to your Bella Vida home if you apply in time; ask the Property Appraiser when you file.

Set Up Custom Bella Vida Listing Alerts

Custom Bella Vida listing alerts tell you the day a home of your product and plan lists, which matters in a community that records about 26 sales a year; tell us townhome or single-family, the plans you like, lake or not, and your price, and we set the search for you.

Data updated: October 2026.

What to tell us

Product, plan size, bedrooms, lake or preserve view, pool, the year range (first wave or second) and your price ceiling.

Talk to Marc about your alerts

Call Marc at (239) 287-5873 or see how we represent buyers. To browse what is listed today, see Domain Realty Group's Cape Coral listings.

Get Your Bella Vida Buyer Consultation

A Bella Vida buyer consultation is a conversation with Marc Comisar or Jesse McGreevy about your budget, product, plan and timing, with the community's recorded sales, the district line, the association's reported dues and the flood facts in front of you; it is free and there is no obligation.

Data updated: October 2026.

Request your buyer consultation

Use the contact form at the top of this page, call Marc at (239) 287-5873, or see how we represent buyers. Or call Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072.

What we cover

Your price range and the payment with every line in it, townhome or single-family, the plans and streets that fit, the homes for sale now, and how we would negotiate the one you like.

What you leave with

A written search plan and alerts for your product and plan, and a list of the documents to request on any home you consider.

Reviews From Buyers Who Worked With Us

Marc Comisar and Jesse McGreevy are top-reviewed Bella Vida buyer's agents, and our buyers' published reviews describe what a Bella Vida buyer needs: an agent who listens, finds the right fit and keeps the purchase on track. We publish no aggregate score, and every review we quote is a five-star review.

★★★★★ "Marc is one of the most down to earth realtors that really listens to your needs and is exceptional at finding the right house." Verified Google review

★★★★★ "Marc was great! He helped us find a place that matched our needs, without trying to upsell us into something too big. And he's helped us settle into the area. 100% recommendation!" Verified Google review

★★★★★ "Marc is extremely knowledgeable, professional and a true pleasure to work with. He kept us informed throughout the process and went over and beyond our expectations to ensure an extremely smooth process." Verified Google review

What We Could Not Verify, and Where You Get It

Three Bella Vida facts a buyer needs are not published in a first-party document we could read: the association's current dues and budget, whether the two entrances on Malagrotta Circle are gated or staffed, and the full amenity list beyond the district engineer's report; each comes from the association during your contract.

Data updated: October 2026.

Association dues and budget

Listing agents report $377 a month for single-family homes and $419 for townhomes in the MLS fee fields of the 12 listings active October 10, 2026; the association's estoppel certificate is the figure that binds. The association's budget is the other document to request.

The entrances

The district's Public Facilities Report documents a perimeter fence and two entrances on Malagrotta Circle. Visit them and ask the association about access control.

Amenities and rules

Listings mention items the association has not published. Ask the manager, Folio Association Management, for the rules, hours and reservations policy.

Frequently Asked Questions, Buyer Edition

Bella Vida buyers ask the questions below most often; each answer comes from the county record, the MLS, a posted district document, Florida law or a federal map, with the date of the data.

Data updated: October 2026 (Lee County recorded sales through September 25, 2026; Southwest Florida MLS exports pulled October 10, 2026; Bella Vida CDD documents read October 28, 2026; FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, queried October 28, 2026).

How much does a home in Bella Vida cost?

In the 12 months to September 25, 2026, Bella Vida townhomes closed from $207,000 to $255,000 and single-family homes from $270,000 to $410,000; the county's 26 recorded sales had a $300,595 median.

How much is a Bella Vida townhome?

Seven townhomes closed on the MLS in the last 12 months at a $220,000 median, $118.69 a square foot. Three were for sale on October 10, 2026.

How much is a single-family home in Bella Vida?

Seventeen closed on the MLS in the last 12 months at a $337,500 median, $166.09 a square foot. Nine were for sale on October 10, 2026.

How many homes are for sale in Bella Vida?

Twelve on October 10, 2026, from $235,000 to $449,000, at a median asking price of $307,450, plus 2 pending. Browse Domain Realty Group's Cape Coral listings for today's homes.

Are Bella Vida prices falling?

Yes, modestly. The county's 12-month median fell about 5.9 percent and the MLS median about 6.4 percent; the recorded median peaked at $385,000 to $387,500 in 2022 and 2023.

Is Bella Vida a buyer's market?

Close to balanced, leaning to buyers: 6.0 months of supply, a median 96.4 percent of list, and 20 of 24 closings below list.

How much below asking do Bella Vida homes sell?

The median gap between final list and sale was $11,240, about 3.64 percent. Townhomes sold at a median 94.4 percent of list and single-family homes at 97.1 percent.

How long do Bella Vida homes stay on the market?

A median of 87.5 days in the last 12 months; 5 of 24 closings went under contract in under 30 days and 7 took more than 120.

How many homes are in Bella Vida?

441: 130 townhomes and 311 single-family homes, per the district's assessment schedule, on Dandolo Circle, Laurentina Lane, Malagrotta Circle, Caslotti Way, Valle Santa Circle and Sugarelli Avenue.

When were Bella Vida homes built?

About 230 from 2006 to 2010 and about 200 from 2013 to 2018, per the Property Appraiser's roll. D.R. Horton petitioned for the district in 2006, and listing remarks credit Lennar with the second wave.

What size are Bella Vida homes?

County heated area runs from 1,383 to 3,302 square feet, with a median of 1,977. The most common plan is 2,032 square feet.

How can I tell a townhome from a single-family home in a listing?

By the plan: 1,606, 1,611, 1,657 and 1,744 square feet are townhomes, 1,977 is a townhome in 8 of 9 listings, and 1,677 and up are otherwise single-family.

What is the CDD fee in Bella Vida?

$1,235.21 a year for a single-family lot and $802.89 for a townhome lot for 2026/2027, on the property tax bill.

When does the Bella Vida CDD bond end?

The Series 2021 bonds mature May 1, 2037. The debt portion of the line, $495.66 or $322.18, ends then; the operations portion continues.

Can I pay off the CDD bond early?

You can ask the district's bond administrator for a prepayment figure at .

What are the HOA fees in Bella Vida?

The association does not publish them. Listing agents report $377 a month for single-family homes and $419 for townhomes in the MLS fee fields of the 12 listings active October 10, 2026; the association's estoppel certificate is the figure that binds.

What does the HOA cover?

The association owns and runs the roads, the clubhouse with fitness room, the pool, the tennis and basketball courts, the playground and the sports field. Its budget, which we request for you, lists everything else.

Who manages Bella Vida?

Rizzetta and Company manages the district; the district's contacts page names Folio Association Management as the association's manager.

Is Bella Vida part of Entrada?

No. Bella Vida and Entrada face each other across Del Prado Boulevard and have separate plats, associations and records, even though the Bella Vida association's legal name includes "at Entrada."

Is Bella Vida gated?

The district documents a perimeter fence and two entrances on Malagrotta Circle; we have not confirmed from a first-party document whether they are gated or staffed.

Does Bella Vida have a pool and gym?

Yes. The clubhouse has a fitness room, and the community has a pool, tennis and basketball courts, a playground and a sports field.

Does Bella Vida have boat access?

No. The 12 lakes are stormwater lakes; nothing in Bella Vida has saltwater or Gulf access.

How many Bella Vida homes are on a lake?

The Property Appraiser codes 300 of the 441 homes, about 68 percent, as lake lots.

Is Bella Vida in a flood zone?

Bella Vida is in FEMA Zone X, minimal flood hazard, at five sample homes across the community, on maps effective November 17, 2022.

Do I need flood insurance in Bella Vida?

Not under federal rules for Zone X, though a lender may require it and many owners buy it because it is priced lower outside the high-risk zones.

What evacuation zone is Bella Vida?

Lee County places Bella Vida in evacuation Zone D, an inland zone.

What are property taxes on a Bella Vida home?

At the $300,595 median and 15.3250 mills, about $3,957.96 a year with homestead and $4,606.62 without, plus the district line.

What schools serve Bella Vida?

Elementary Zone B, middle Zone CC and high school West Zone sub-zone 1 for 2026/2027. Families rank schools in each zone; Island Coast High School is about 2.1 route miles away.

How far is Bella Vida from the beach?

Fort Myers Beach is about 23.5 route miles from the center of Bella Vida.

How far is Bella Vida from the airport?

Southwest Florida International Airport is about 21.4 route miles away.

How far is the nearest hospital?

Cape Coral Hospital is about 7.2 route miles away and Gulf Coast Medical Center about 15.2.

Where is the nearest grocery store?

Publix at the Shoppes at North Cape is about 3.1 route miles from the center of Bella Vida.

Can I rent out a Bella Vida home?

That depends on the association's leasing rules, which we request before you offer. Ask about minimum lease terms and any approval.

Are pets allowed in Bella Vida?

Pet rules are set by the association. We request them with the leasing rules.

What does a buyer pay at closing?

Mostly loan costs: note stamps of $0.35 per $100 and intangible tax of 2 mills on the loan, the lender's title policy, lender fees, prepaids and the association's application fee. On a $270,000 loan, stamps are $945.00 and intangible tax $540.00.

Who pays the buyer's agent in Bella Vida?

Under the rules in effect since August 2024, you agree your agent's pay in a written buyer agreement before touring; a seller may agree to contribute in the contract.

How long does it take to close on a Bella Vida home?

For a financed purchase, 30 to 45 days from contract is typical, including the association's estoppel and any approval.

Is Bella Vida a good place for seasonal owners?

Townhomes, a clubhouse and pool, and no maintenance of community grounds make it a common lock-and-leave choice; check the association's leasing rules if you plan to rent while away.

Is Bella Vida cheaper than Entrada?

Yes. Bella Vida's 12-month MLS median was $313,095 at $159.24 a square foot; Entrada's was $350,000 at $173.44. Entrada is newer and all single-family.

Call Marc at (239) 287-5873 or see how we represent buyers. We set alerts for your product and plan the same day.

Thinking of Selling Your Bella Vida Home? List With the #1 Team in Southwest Florida Since 2012

Selling a Bella Vida home in Cape Coral before or after you buy means pricing it against its own product, townhome or single-family, explaining the district line before a buyer asks, and showing the 26 county-recorded sales behind the number. McGreevy and Comisar build every Bella Vida listing on those three steps.

Data updated: October 2026 (Lee County recorded sales, the 12 months to September 25, 2026; Southwest Florida MLS exports pulled October 10, 2026).

  • Top 1% Real Estate Agents Nationally Since 2008

  • 5 Star Award for Customer Satisfaction for 21 Straight Years. Only 5 out of 21k+ Licensees (Gulfshore Life Magazine)

  • #1 Team in Southwest Florida since 2012

  • McGreevy and Comisar and their Domain Realty Group team have sold over $2.5 Billion in Real Estate

  • McGreevy and Comisar alone have over $900 million in Sales

  • Nationally Recognized Top Producing Realtors

  • Platinum Sales Production Award Winners

What Is Your Bella Vida Home Worth? Get a Free Valuation in 60 Seconds.

Start with our free Bella Vida home valuation or read our Bella Vida seller guide. Selling? Call Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072, text or call. Confidential conversations welcome.

Can I sell and buy in Bella Vida at the same time?

Yes. Jesse handles the sale and Marc the purchase, with a sale contingency, rent-back or bridge timed to both.

Which comparables would price my Bella Vida home?

The recent sales of your product and plan, adjusted for build year, lake view, pool, roof and air-conditioning age and condition.

How fast are Bella Vida homes selling?

At a median of 87.5 days on market in the last 12 months, and faster when priced to the product from the first day.

Do you handle the district and association paperwork?

Yes, the disclosure summary, the estoppel request and the district's schedule, before the first showing.

Is there an obligation if I ask for a valuation?

No. The range is free and confidential.

Your Local Real Estate Experts

McGreevy and Comisar are the Southwest Florida team that prices Bella Vida homes in Cape Coral from the recorded sales, the district budgets and the flood map. Jesse McGreevy and Marc Comisar have been Top 1% Real Estate Agents Nationally Since 2008 and lead the #1 team in Southwest Florida since 2012.

As the leaders of Domain Realty Group our team has closed over $2.5 billion in real estate, and McGreevy and Comisar alone have over $900 million in Sales; the team is the #5 real estate team in Florida (RealTrends 2026). Read more about our team.

Awards and recognition

  • Top 1% Real Estate Agents Nationally Since 2008

  • 5 Star Award for Customer Satisfaction for 21 Straight Years. Only 5 out of 21k+ Licensees (Gulfshore Life Magazine)

  • #1 Team in Southwest Florida since 2012

  • McGreevy and Comisar and their Domain Realty Group team have sold over $2.5 Billion in Real Estate

  • McGreevy and Comisar alone have over $900 million in Sales

  • Nationally Recognized Top Producing Realtors

  • Platinum Sales Production Award Winners

How to reach us

  • Jesse McGreevy: (239) 898-6072 ·

  • Marc Comisar: (239) 287-5873

  • Office: 24031 S Tamiami Trl #101, Bonita Springs, FL 34134

Jesse McGreevy (license SL3101296) and Marc Comisar (license BK3060671) are licensed Florida REALTORS® with Domain Realty, regulated by the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) under Chapter 475, Florida Statutes.

Use the contact form at the top of this page or call Marc at (239) 287-5873 for a free, no-obligation Bella Vida buyer consultation; see how we represent buyers.

Our team

McGreevy and Comisar lead Domain Realty Group, a full-service Southwest Florida real estate team. Learn more at DomainRealtyGroup.com.

You can also read our Bella Vida community guide, our Bella Vida seller guide, or our guide to buying a home in Cape Coral. Selling a Bella Vida home? Get a free Bella Vida home valuation or call Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072. Buying? Call Marc at (239) 287-5873 or see how we represent buyers.

Sources

Every figure on this Bella Vida buyer guide traces to a primary source below: Lee County and its Property Appraiser, the Bella Vida Community Development District, the City of Cape Coral, the School District of Lee County, state and federal agencies, and dated press. Listing remarks are cited as Southwest Florida MLS text with their year.

Market data and county records

  1. Lee County recorded sales, DOR-qualified improved sales, the 12 months to September 25, 2026 (county roll dated October 25, 2026), our analysis; Lee County Property Appraiser sale data files: https://www.leepa.org/Roll/SDFTxt.aspx (accessed October 28, 2026)
  2. Southwest Florida MLS (Matrix), exports pulled October 10, 2026, closings September 26, 2025 to September 25, 2026, Development Name BELLA VIDA (member system, no public link)
  3. Lee County Property Appraiser, parcel map service (ParcelsWFS layer 0): https://gissvr.leepa.org/gissvr/rest/services/ParcelsWFS/MapServer/0 (read October 28, 2026)
  4. Lee County Property Appraiser, tax roll files: https://www.leepa.org/Roll/TaxRoll.aspx (accessed October 2026)
  5. Lee County Property Appraiser, 2026 Taxing District Millage Book, printed October 9, 2026: https://www.leepa.org/TaxRoll/Millage%20Books/2026%20Taxing%20District%20Millage%20Book.pdf (accessed October 2026)
  6. Lee County Property Appraiser, General Exemption Info: https://www.leepa.org/Exemption/GeneralExemptionInfo.aspx (accessed October 2026)
  7. Lee County Clerk of Court, official records search: https://or.leeclerk.org/ (instruments 2005-56034, 2016000257455, 2008000262733 and 2015000264872 cited by number)
  8. Lee County Tax Collector: https://www.leetc.com/ (accessed October 28, 2026)

Bella Vida Community Development District

  1. Bella Vida CDD, home page: https://www.bellavidacdd.org/ (read October 28, 2026)
  2. Bella Vida CDD, About the CDD: https://www.bellavidacdd.org/about-the-cdd (read October 28, 2026)
  3. Bella Vida CDD, HOA page: https://www.bellavidacdd.org/hoa (read October 28, 2026)
  4. Bella Vida CDD, contacts: https://www.bellavidacdd.org/contacts (read October 28, 2026)
  5. Bella Vida CDD, questions: https://www.bellavidacdd.org/questions (read October 28, 2026)
  6. Bella Vida CDD, services: https://www.bellavidacdd.org/services (read October 28, 2026)
  7. Bella Vida CDD, documents: https://www.bellavidacdd.org/documents (read October 28, 2026)
  8. Cape Coral Ordinance 48-06, establishing the Bella Vida CDD: https://www.bellavidacdd.org/files/documents/Ordinance%20to%20Establish/Bella%20Vida%20Establishing%20Ordinance.pdf
  9. Bella Vida CDD, FY2026/2027 adopted budget: https://www.bellavidacdd.org/files/documents/Financial%20Documents/Budget%20Documents/Fiscal%20Year%202026-2027%202026-Bella%20Vida%20CDD%20-%20Adopted%20Budget.pdf
  10. Bella Vida CDD, FY2026/2027 assessment schedule: https://www.bellavidacdd.org/files/documents/Financial%20Documents/Budget%20Documents/Fiscal%20Year%202026-2027%20-%20Bella%20Vida%20CDD%20Assessment%20Schedule.pdf
  11. Bella Vida CDD, FY2025/2026 adopted budget: https://www.bellavidacdd.org/files/documents/Financial%20Documents/Budget%20Documents/Fiscal%20Year%20%202025-2026%20-%20Bella%20Vida%20CDD%20-%20Adopted%20Budget.pdf
  12. Bella Vida CDD, FY2025/2026 assessment table: https://www.bellavidacdd.org/files/documents/Financial%20Documents/Budget%20Documents/Fiscal%20Year%20%202025-2026%20%20-%20Bella%20Vida%20CDD%20-%20Assessment%20Table.pdf
  13. Bella Vida CDD, 2025 audit: https://www.bellavidacdd.org/files/documents/Financial%20Documents/Audit/2025%20Bella%20Vida%20CDD%20Audit.pdf
  14. Bella Vida CDD, 2024 audit: https://www.bellavidacdd.org/files/documents/Financial%20Documents/Audit/2024%20Bella%20Vida%20CDD%20Audit.pdf
  15. Bella Vida CDD, Public Facilities Report (December 2019): https://www.bellavidacdd.org/files/documents/Bella%20Vida%20CDD%20-%20Public%20Facilities%20Report.pdf
  16. Bella Vida CDD, site map: https://www.bellavidacdd.org/files/documents/Bella%20Vida%20Site%20Map.pdf
  17. Bella Vida CDD, November 4, 2026 agenda packet: https://www.bellavidacdd.org/files/documents/Board%20Documents/Agendas/2025-2026/2026-11-04%20-%20Bella%20Vida%20CDD%20-%20Agenda.pdf
  18. Bella Vida CDD, August 3, 2026 agenda packet: https://www.bellavidacdd.org/files/documents/Board%20Documents/Agendas/2025-2026/2026-08-03%20-%20Bella%20Vida%20CDD%20-%20Agenda.pdf
  19. Bella Vida CDD, FY2026/2027 meeting schedule: https://www.bellavidacdd.org/files/documents/Board%20Documents/Bella%20Vida%20CDD%20-%20Fiscal%20Year%202026-2027%20Meeting%20Schedule.pdf

State law and registries

  1. Florida Statutes, section 190.048: https://leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0100-0199/0190/Sections/0190.048.html
  2. Florida Statutes, Chapter 190 (2026): https://flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/Chapter190/All
  3. Florida Statutes, section 720.401: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/720.401
  4. Florida Statutes, section 720.30851: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/720.30851
  5. Florida Statutes, section 689.302: https://flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/689.302
  6. Florida Division of Corporations, entity search (Bella Vida at Entrada Homeowners' Association, Inc., N04000010076): https://search.sunbiz.org/Inquiry/CorporationSearch/ByName (read October 7, 2026)
  7. Florida Department of Commerce, special districts: https://floridajobs.org/community-planning-and-development/special-districts
  8. Florida Office of Insurance Regulation: https://floir.com/
  9. My Safe Florida Home: https://mysafeflhome.com/
  10. Citizens Property Insurance Corporation: https://www.citizensfla.com/
  11. National Association of REALTORS, settlement facts: https://www.nar.realtor/the-facts

Flood, storm and maps

  1. FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (queried October 28, 2026): https://hazards.fema.gov/arcgis/rest/services/public/NFHL/MapServer
  2. FEMA Flood Map Service Center: https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home
  3. FEMA Community Rating System: https://www.fema.gov/floodplain-management/community-rating-system
  4. FloodSmart (NFIP): https://www.floodsmart.gov/
  5. USGS Elevation Point Query Service: https://epqs.nationalmap.gov/v1/json
  6. Lee County Emergency Management, evacuation zones layer: https://services2.arcgis.com/LvWGAAhHwbCJ2GMP/arcgis/rest/services/EvacuationZones/FeatureServer/0
  7. Lee County evacuation zone lookup: https://leegis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=f641ead7285e452ab705958f4e2e2fc0
  8. Lee County All Hazards Guide: https://www.leefl.gov/589/All-Hazards-Guide
  9. City of Cape Coral, Flood Protection and Information: https://www.capecoral.gov/departments/development_services/building_division/flood_protection.php
  10. City of Cape Coral, Forerunner flood portal: https://capecoralfl.withforerunner.com/properties
  11. National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Ian tropical cyclone report: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL092022_Ian.pdf
  12. USGS The National Map, NAIP imagery service (hero image): https://imagery.nationalmap.gov/arcgis/rest/services/USGSNAIPImagery/ImageServer

City of Cape Coral

  1. City of Cape Coral GIS, active building permits: https://capeims.capecoral.gov/arcgis/rest/services/AGOL/Building_Permits_Map/MapServer/1
  2. City of Cape Coral GIS, planning and zoning layers: https://capeims.capecoral.gov/arcgis/rest/services/OpenData/DCD/MapServer
  3. City of Cape Coral GIS, capital projects: https://capeims.capecoral.gov/arcgis/rest/services/OpenData/Capital_Projects/MapServer
  4. City of Cape Coral GIS, canals: https://capeims.capecoral.gov/arcgis/rest/services/OpenData/PublicWorks/MapServer/11
  5. City of Cape Coral, parks and facilities map: https://www.capecoral.gov/departments/parks_recreation/parks_facilities/index.php
  6. City of Cape Coral, Horton Park: https://www.capecoral.gov/departments/parks_recreation/parks_facilities/horton_park.php
  7. City of Cape Coral, Burnt Store Boat Ramp: https://www.capecoral.gov/departments/parks_recreation/parks_facilities/burnt_store_boat_ramp.php
  8. City of Cape Coral, boating: https://www.capecoral.gov/departments/parks_recreation/outdoor_recreation/boating.php
  9. City of Cape Coral, Sirenia Vista Park: https://www.capecoral.gov/departments/parks_recreation/parks_facilities/sirenia_vista_park.php
  10. City of Cape Coral, Del Prado Linear Park: https://www.capecoral.gov/departments/parks_recreation/parks_facilities/del_prado_linear_park.php
  11. City of Cape Coral, Gator Trails Park: https://www.capecoral.gov/departments/parks_recreation/parks_facilities/gator_trails_park.php
  12. City of Cape Coral, Coral Grove: https://www.capecoral.gov/departments/office_of_economic_business_development/developments_in_the_spotlight/coral_grove.php
  13. Coral Oaks Golf Course: https://www.coraloaksgolf.com/

Schools, health and travel

  1. School District of Lee County, Student Enrollment Plan 2026-2027: https://www.leeschools.net/common/pages/GetFile.ashx?key=c5aKDQZk
  2. Lee County GIS, School Enrollment Zones 2026/2027: https://services2.arcgis.com/LvWGAAhHwbCJ2GMP/arcgis/rest/services/SchoolProximityZones_2627/FeatureServer
  3. Lee County GIS, school locations: https://services2.arcgis.com/LvWGAAhHwbCJ2GMP/arcgis/rest/services/School_Locations/FeatureServer/0
  4. School District of Lee County, school zones: https://www.leeschools.net/student_enrollment/school_zones
  5. Island Coast High School: https://ich.leeschools.net
  6. Florida Department of Education, school grades: https://www.fldoe.org/accountability/accountability-reporting/school-grades/
  7. Lee Health, Cape Coral Hospital: https://www.leehealth.org/locations/find-a-location/cape-coral-hospital
  8. Lee Health, Gulf Coast Medical Center: https://www.leehealth.org/locations/find-a-location/gulf-coast-medical-center
  9. Lee County Port Authority, Southwest Florida International Airport: https://www.flylcpa.com/
  10. OSRM route network (route miles computed October 28, 2026): https://router.project-osrm.org/
  11. Publix, Shoppes at North Cape: https://www.publix.com/locations/1147-shoppes-at-north-cape
  12. Publix at Del Prado Crossings: https://www.publix.com/locations/1328-publix-at-del-prado-crossings

Federal tax

  1. Internal Revenue Service, Publication 523, Selling Your Home: https://www.irs.gov/publications/p523
  2. Internal Revenue Service, FIRPTA withholding: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/firpta-withholding

Press

  1. Cape Coral Breeze, "North Cape poised for major boom", January 22, 2026: https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/2026/01/22/north-cape-poised-for-major-boom/
  2. Gulf Coast News, Cape Coral special district proposal for Star Farms: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/cape-coral-special-district-proposal-star-farms/71940284

Downloadable Documents

These Bella Vida documents are published by the Bella Vida Community Development District, the State of Florida, Lee County, the School District of Lee County and federal agencies. Each link opens the issuing authority's own copy, so you read the current version rather than a reprint.

DocumentPublisherLink
Ordinance 48-06, establishing the Bella Vida CDDCity of Cape Coral, via the districtOpen
FY2026/2027 adopted budgetBella Vida Community Development DistrictOpen
FY2026/2027 assessment scheduleBella Vida Community Development DistrictOpen
2025 auditBella Vida Community Development DistrictOpen
Public Facilities Report (December 2019)Bella Vida Community Development DistrictOpen
Site mapBella Vida Community Development DistrictOpen
FY2026/2027 meeting scheduleBella Vida Community Development DistrictOpen
Student Enrollment Plan 2026-2027School District of Lee CountyOpen
Flood Map Service CenterFederal Emergency Management AgencyOpen
2026 millage bookLee County Property AppraiserOpen
Hurricane Ian Tropical Cyclone ReportNational Hurricane CenterOpen
Section 720.401, association disclosure summaryFlorida LegislatureOpen
Section 689.302, flood disclosureFlorida LegislatureOpen
Section 720.30851, estoppel certificatesFlorida LegislatureOpen

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Updated October 2026. This buyer guide is general information about buying a home in Bella Vida in Cape Coral, not an appraisal and not legal, tax, lending or insurance advice. Lee County recorded sales analyzed October 2026 (county roll dated October 25, 2026). Market data from Southwest Florida MLS, pulled October 10, 2026 (closings to September 25, 2026). Brokered by Domain Realty.