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McGreevy and Comisar, Brokered by Domain Realty

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

Buyers in Genova choose among gated condominiums on Strada Nuova Circle in Estero, and 12 homes closed on the Southwest Florida MLS in the last 12 months at prices from $325,000 to $764,000. This buyer guide sits beside our full Genova community guide, which covers the history, the three-entity governance, the amenities, the schools and the storm record, and it answers the questions a buyer asks in order: what things cost, what the documents say, what to inspect and how the purchase closes. If you are still choosing an agent, our guide to the best real estate agents in Estero sets the options side by side on the public record.

Already own in Genova? The Genova valuation guide shows what your home is worth, and the Genova seller guide covers how to sell it.

Buying elsewhere in the village? Our guides to buying a home in Estero, buying a home in Meadows of Estero and buying a home in Lakes of Estero apply the same record-first method to those markets. If you also own a home to sell, our Estero home valuation guide starts that conversation.

Why McGreevy and Comisar Are the Best Realtor for Genova

McGreevy and Comisar are the best realtor for buying in Genova because we read the documents and every closed sale, explain which of the six floor plans fits your budget and plans, and personally negotiate for you. We are the #1 Team in Southwest Florida since 2012, and Top 1% nationally since 2008.

Buy in Genova with the #1 Team in Southwest Florida since 2012

Marc Comisar runs the buyer side: the search, the tours, the inspection and the walk-through. Jesse McGreevy runs the data, the document review and the closing paperwork. We lead Domain Realty Group, and as the leaders of Domain Realty Group our team has closed over $2.5 billion in real estate across Southwest Florida. Our office is in Bonita Springs, a short drive south of Genova along US-41.

Recent Genova market record (12 months to October 21, 2026): 12 closed sales · $5,529,650 in total volume · $390,000 median sold price · $231 median price per square foot of living area · a range of $325,000 to $764,000 · a median 74.5 days on market · a median 96.2% of list price · 3 active listings on October 21, 2026, asking $349,900 to $569,000, plus 2 under contract, about 3.0 months of supply. Source: Southwest Florida MLS (Matrix), pulled October 21, 2026 [Source: Genova community guide].

Honors 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

Those are career honors across Lee and Collier County. What we claim about Genova is narrower and checkable: we have read the community's Sunbiz filings, the Village of Estero's development approvals, the Lee County Property Appraiser record and every closed sale in the MLS record, and we bring all of it to your kitchen table. Domain Realty, our brokerage, closed 615 transaction sides in Estero in the 60 months to October 5, 2026, $352.2 million in volume counted by side, per the Southwest Florida MLS pulled that day. McGreevy and Comisar are the #5 real estate team in Florida in the 2026 RealTrends rankings.

How We Represent a Buyer, and Who Actually Does It

You get Marc and Jesse, not an assistant with a template. Marc Comisar runs showings, buyer agent conversations, inspections and the walk-through. Jesse McGreevy runs the data, the reserve and budget review and the closing paperwork. Reach Marc at (239) 287-5873 or Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072, and read more on our about McGreevy and Comisar page.

Buying in Genova? Call Marc at (239) 287-5873 and read how we represent buyers in Estero. Selling first? Call Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072 or start with a free home valuation.

Key Takeaways

Genova buyers who read nothing else on this page should know these ten facts, each sourced in the sections below. They decide your price, your paperwork and your monthly cost more than any listing photo will, and every one is specific to this gated Estero community.

  • Room to negotiate. In the last 12 months 10 of 12 Genova homes closed below list, at a median 96.2% of list, a median gap of $17,500, per the Southwest Florida MLS.
  • Plan sets price. Homes under 2,000 square feet closed from $325,000 to $459,000, while the four 2,206 square foot sales ran $495,000 to $764,000.
  • Three listings today. On October 21, 2026 3 homes were listed at $349,900 to $569,000, about 3.0 months of supply, so you can see the whole market in one table.
  • Your rights come from Chapter 718. A condominium buyer receives the section 718.503 documents at the seller's expense and may cancel within 7 days after signing and receiving them.
  • The fee is not published. Association budgets are member restricted, so we get the budget and the estoppel for the unit; there is no equity fee and no annual club fee.
  • Three Florida corporations govern the community. The Club at Genova, Inc., Genova One Association, Inc. and Genova Two Association, Inc. file with Sunbiz, and FirstService Residential manages it.
  • Four stories means reserve rules. Florida's structural integrity reserve study applies to Genova's buildings, and the milestone inspection for buildings completed 2018 to 2020 falls roughly in 2048 to 2050.
  • Leases are capped. A two-month minimum, three leases a year and no short-term rentals suit a seasonal owner, not a nightly investor.
  • Flood zone is parcel-specific. FEMA panel 12071C0591H maps Zone AH, Zone AE and Zone X across the site, so ask for the unit's zone and an insurance quote before you offer.
  • The monthly cost is knowable. At the 7.24% Freddie Mac average, principal and interest at 20% down on a $390,000 home is $2,126 a month before the fee, taxes and insurance.

Table of Contents

Genova is covered below section by section. Jump to any part of this guide.

Start Here: Why McGreevy and Comisar Are the Best Realtor for Genova · Key Takeaways

The Essentials: What Does It Take to Buy a Home in Genova? · What Is the Genova Market Like for Buyers Right Now? · What Have Genova Homes Sold For in the Last 12 Months? · What Does a Genova Home Cost by Size and Plan? · What Is for Sale in Genova Today? · How Do Genova Prices Compare With Nearby Estero Communities? · Genova vs Rapallo: Which One Should You Buy In? · What Does Florida Law Give a Genova Buyer Before Contract?

The Details: How Do the Estoppel Certificate and Association Approval Work in Genova? · What Should You Inspect Before Buying in Genova? · How Do You Insure a Genova Home? · What Will You Pay Each Month to Own a Genova Home? · What Are Buyer Closing Costs in Genova? · How Does Buyer Representation Work After the NAR Settlement? · Can You Finance a Genova Home? · How Do We Find You the Right Home in Genova?

Questions, Contacts and Sources: How Do We Negotiate for You in Genova? · Which Genova Rules Decide Whether a Home Works for You? · Is Genova the Right Place for You to Buy? · What Do Buyers Say About Working With McGreevy and Comisar? · Get Your Personalized Genova Buyer Consultation · Why Does a Genova Specialist Matter for a Buyer? · Thinking of Selling Your Home to Buy in Genova? List With the #1 Team in Southwest Florida Since 2012 · Frequently Asked Questions, Buyer Edition: Buying a Home in Genova

More: Frequently Asked Questions, Selling One Home to Buy in Genova · Your Local Real Estate Experts · Sources and Authoritative References · Downloadable Documents · How Do You Reach the Genova Buyer Team Today?

What Does It Take to Buy a Home in Genova?

Buying in Genova takes a signed buyer agreement, a lender who has closed condominium loans, a review of the section 718.503 documents, an inspection and an insurance quote, then a contract, association approval and a closing. With three listings on October 21, 2026, preparation decides who gets the home you want.

Data updated: October 2026

Step One: Sign a Buyer Agreement and Get Pre-Approved

Since August 17, 2024, a buyer signs a written agreement with the agent before touring, and compensation is negotiable [Source: NAR settlement FAQs]. Get a pre-approval from a lender who has closed condominium loans, because the lender reviews the association as well as you.

Step Two: Choose a Plan and a Building

Genova's four condominium buildings at 21450, 21460, 21490 and 21530 Strada Nuova Circle hold six plans, from the 1,324 square foot Gambaro to the 2,206 square foot Tursi. We match your household, your budget and your use, primary home, seasonal home or lock-and-leave, to a plan.

Step Three: Read the Documents in the Review Window

The seller delivers the condominium documents, and the 7-day review window starts when you receive them [Source: Florida Statutes 718.503]. We read the budget, the reserve study, the insurance and the rules with you, and we flag anything that changes the price.

Step Four: Inspect, Insure and Confirm Financing

Order the inspection, get the insurance quote for the exact unit and confirm the lender's condominium review. Any surprise is cheaper to find before your contingencies end.

Step Five: Close

Sign, fund, record and move in. The association's estoppel confirms what is owed, and your closing agent handles the rest. We are at the table with you.

What Is the Genova Market Like for Buyers Right Now?

The Genova market for buyers is slower and thinner than Rapallo's next door: 12 homes closed in 12 months at a $390,000 median, 3 were listed on October 21, 2026 and the median home took 74.5 days to sell. Buyers have room to negotiate, but only three homes to choose from.

Data updated: October 2026

The Four Windows From the MLS Record

Window

Closed sales

Median sold price

Median $ per sq ft

Median days on market

Median sold as % of list

Last 12 months (Oct 21, 2025 to Oct 21, 2026)

12

$390,000

$231

74.5

96.2%

Last 24 months

24

$380,000

$251

127.5

96.2%

Last 36 months

36

$459,500

$265

84

96.7%

Last 60 months

65

$495,000

$298

42

97.6%

Source: Southwest Florida MLS (Matrix), closed residential sales inside Genova, pulled October 21, 2026 by McGreevy and Comisar; windows are counted back from that date, and the 12-month window already holds 10 or more closings. [Source: Genova community guide]

What the Windows Mean for a Buyer

The 12-month median of $390,000 is below the 36-month median of $459,500 and the 60-month median of $495,000, so today's buyers pay less than buyers in 2022 and 2023 did. The 24-month median of $380,000 is close to the last 12 months, so the market has been steady at this level for two years, not falling further.

Months of Supply

3 homes were listed against 12 closings in 12 months, about 3.0 months of supply by our arithmetic. Rapallo ran 1.8 months on the same date, so Genova gives a buyer more time and less choice than Rapallo gives.

How Much Room Is There to Negotiate?

10 of the 12 closings were below list, and the median gap between list and sold was $17,500, with the largest at $54,000. Only 2 closed at or above list. A buyer who knows the closed sales can offer with confidence, and a seller who has not priced to them expects a concession.

What Have Genova Homes Sold For in the Last 12 Months?

The 12 Genova homes that closed in the last 12 months ran from $325,000 to $764,000 at a $390,000 median, and buyers paid a median 96.2% of list after a median 74.5 days on market. Here is every one of them, newest first, with the plan size, the list price and how long each took.

Data updated: October 2026

Every Closed Sale, October 2025 to October 2026

Close date

Beds and baths (MLS)

Living area (sq ft)

List price

Sold price

Sold as % of list

Days on market

Oct 1, 2026

2-bed/2

1,463

$365,000

$325,000

89.0%

85

Aug 28, 2026

3-bed/2

1,714

$460,000

$459,000

99.8%

10

Aug 26, 2026

2+den/2

1,630

$369,900

$357,750

96.7%

87

Jul 28, 2026

2+den/2

1,622

$369,900

$369,900

100.0%

64

Jun 25, 2026

3-bed/3

2,206

$625,000

$610,000

97.6%

51

Jun 1, 2026

4-bed/3

2,206

$549,000

$495,000

90.2%

213

May 4, 2026

4-bed/3

2,206

$649,000

$610,000

94.0%

166

Apr 17, 2026

2+den/2

1,714

$420,000

$400,000

95.2%

139

Jan 29, 2026

3-bed/3

2,206

$798,000

$764,000

95.7%

4

Oct 31, 2025

2-bed/2

1,474

$419,900

$380,000

90.5%

19

Oct 30, 2025

3-bed/2

1,748

$379,000

$379,000

100.0%

236

Oct 23, 2025

3-bed/2

1,748

$389,000

$380,000

97.7%

7

Source: Southwest Florida MLS (Matrix), closed residential sales inside Genova, October 21, 2025 to October 21, 2026, pulled October 21, 2026.

Five Year Blocks, Newest First

Year block

Closed sales

Median sold price

Median $ per sq ft

Median days on market

Median sold as % of list

12 months ending Oct 21, 2026

12

$390,000

$231

74.5

96.2%

12 months ending Oct 21, 2025

12

$371,125

$259

177

96.2%

12 months ending Oct 21, 2024

12

$537,000

$310

55

97.2%

12 months ending Oct 21, 2023

15

$549,900

$316

32

97.9%

12 months ending Oct 21, 2022

14

$500,000

$318

16.5

98.1%

Source: Southwest Florida MLS (Matrix), 65 closed Genova sales counted in 365-day blocks back from October 21, 2026.

What the Blocks Tell a Buyer

The block ending October 2023 had 15 sales at a $549,900 median and 32 days on market, and the latest block has 12 at $390,000 and 74.5 days. Buyers today are paying $159,900 less at the median than at the peak block, though the plan mix changed, so compare the plan you want with its own closings.

The Fastest and the Slowest

The fastest sale closed in 4 days and the slowest in 236. The 236-day home listed at $379,000 and closed at its full list price, and the 4-day home listed at $798,000 and closed at $764,000. Days on market tell a buyer how firm a seller is.

What Does a Genova Home Cost by Size and Plan?

A Genova home costs from about $357,750 for the smaller plans to $764,000 for the largest, and living area explains most of it: in the last 12 months the 1,500 to 1,999 square foot homes closed at a $379,500 median and the 2,000 square foot and larger plans at $610,000. Over 60 months the medians were $442,500, $500,000 and $685,000 by band.

Data updated: October 2026

Price by Living-Area Band, Last 12 Months

Living-area band

Closed sales

Sold range

Median sold price

Median $ per sq ft

Median days on market

Median sold as % of list

Under 1,500 sq ft

2

$325,000 to $380,000

$352,500

$240

52

89.8%

1,500 to 1,999 sq ft

6

$357,750 to $459,000

$379,500

$224

75.5

98.7%

2,000 sq ft and larger

4

$495,000 to $764,000

$610,000

$277

108.5

94.9%

Source: Southwest Florida MLS (Matrix), the 12 sales above grouped by MLS living area. The under-1,500 band holds a single sale, so it shows direction, not a median to buy from.

The Same Bands Over 60 Months

Living-area band

Closed sales

Sold range

Median sold price

Median $ per sq ft

Median days on market

Median sold as % of list

Under 1,500 sq ft

18

$325,000 to $525,000

$442,500

$307

19

97.6%

1,500 to 1,999 sq ft

37

$357,750 to $650,000

$500,000

$290

58

97.7%

2,000 sq ft and larger

10

$495,000 to $764,000

$685,000

$311

42

97.4%

Source: Southwest Florida MLS (Matrix), 65 closed Genova sales, October 2021 to October 2026.

The Most Common Plans in the MLS Record

MLS living area (sq ft)

Closest developer plan (about sq ft)

Closed sales, last 60 months

Sold range

Median sold price

Median days on market

1,324

Gambaro (about 1,324)

4

$340,000 to $460,400

$382,250

97

1,474

Spinola (about 1,476)

7

$359,900 to $510,000

$445,000

19

1,622

Bianco (about 1,622)

5

$369,900 to $560,000

$485,000

41

1,630

Bianco (about 1,622)

4

$357,750 to $549,900

$508,000

32

1,748

Campanella (about 1,748)

9

$379,000 to $600,000

$495,000

106

1,818

Doria (about 1,818)

10

$360,000 to $650,000

$548,250

42

2,206

Tursi (about 2,206)

8

$495,000 to $764,000

$685,000

42

Source: Southwest Florida MLS (Matrix), Genova closings from October 2021 to October 2026 at living areas with four or more sales. The MLS living area is what each listing reported, so it can differ slightly from the developer's marketed size.

Which Plan Fits Which Budget

At the $390,000 median the smaller two-bedroom and den plans are in reach with 20% down of $78,000, and the Tursi is a different budget: the four 2,206 square foot sales ran $495,000 to $764,000. Every plan has a private two-car garage, so a smaller plan does not mean less parking.

Ready to Buy or Sell in Genova? Talk to Jesse and Marc

Genova is a gated Estero condominium community with three listings today and a documents file that decides your risk. If you are selling to buy, get a free Genova home valuation or read about selling a home in Estero, then Call Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072. If you are buying, start your Genova home search with Marc or read about buying a home in Estero, then Call Marc at (239) 287-5873.

What Is for Sale in Genova Today?

On October 21, 2026, 3 Genova homes were listed at asks from $349,900 to $569,000, a $394,900 median. Here is the whole live market. For photos and live listings, search the Domain Realty Group site, and call Marc at (239) 287-5873 for anything that has not reached the portals.

Data updated: October 2026

The Live Listings

Asking price

Beds and baths (MLS)

Living area (sq ft)

Asking $ per sq ft

Days on market

$349,900

2-bed/2

1,474

$237

59

$394,900

2-bed/2

1,324

$298

125

$569,000

2+den/2

1,818

$313

174

Source: Southwest Florida MLS (Matrix), active Genova listings, pulled October 21, 2026.

What the Asks Mean Against the Closings

The 3 listings have a $394,900 median ask and the 12 closings a $390,000 median sold price. Because homes closed at a median $17,500 below list, the asks are a ceiling, not a price. The lowest ask, $349,900 for 1,474 square feet, is $237 per square foot against a $231 median at closing.

What Each Listing Tells You

The listing at 11 days is new, and new listings tend to price closest to the market. The listing at 152 days has waited the longest, at $569,000 for 1,818 square feet, and the two most recent 1,818 square foot closings, in August 2025, sold at $360,000 and $377,250. A long wait is a negotiating fact.

Monthly Payment at the Live Asks

At 20% down and 7.24%, principal and interest on the lowest ask is about $1,908 a month, on the median ask $2,235 and on the highest $3,038, before the fee, taxes and insurance [Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey].

How Do Genova Prices Compare With Nearby Estero Communities?

Genova's $390,000 median sits just under Rapallo's $400,000 and above Mirasol at Coconut Point's $348,750 and Villagio's $270,000, at a $231 median per square foot. Genova buyers get a private garage, an indoor pool and 2018 construction, and pay a per-foot price below Rapallo's $245.

Data updated: October 2026

The Coconut Point Cluster and Its Peers, Same Pull

Community

Closed sales (12 months)

Median sold price

Median $ per sq ft

Median days on market

Median sold as % of list

Active listings, Oct 21, 2026

Months of supply

Genova

12

$390,000

$231

74.5

96.2%

3

3.0

Rapallo

33

$400,000

$245

43

96.7%

5

1.8

Mirasol at Coconut Point

8

$348,750

$239

50.5

96.3%

9

13.5

Villagio

35

$270,000

$190

76

96.2%

10

3.4

Cascades at Estero

40

$408,750

$224

36.5

95.6%

5

1.5

Stoneybrook

43

$420,000

$254

35

96.3%

13

3.6

Fountain Lakes

39

$335,000

$246

65

95.4%

20

6.2

The Vines

29

$380,000

$211

79

94.7%

17

7.0

Pelican Sound

50

$550,000

$343

25

96.9%

16

3.8

Source: Southwest Florida MLS (Matrix), 12-month closings and October 21, 2026 active listings for each community, all from the same pull. Rows with fewer than 10 closings, such as Mirasol at Coconut Point, rest on small samples.

What the Table Means for a Buyer

A buyer comparing condominiums sees Genova at $231 a square foot and Rapallo at $245, with Genova at 74.5 days on market against Rapallo's 43. Slower sales mean more negotiating room at Genova, and fewer homes to choose from. We show buyers both, and we say which one we would tour first for a given budget.

Reading Small Samples Honestly

Genova's 12 closings are enough to show direction and not enough to set a price by themselves, so we lean on the 24, 36 and 60-month windows and on plan-level matches. Mirasol at Coconut Point's 8 closings are thinner still.

Genova vs Rapallo: Which One Should You Buy In?

Genova suits buyers who want a newer, boutique condominium enclave with an indoor lap pool and a private garage for every residence, while Rapallo suits buyers who want a larger 540-residence campus with more home types and a published fee. Both are gated Estero communities with no CDD, by the same developer family.

Data updated: October 2026

The Decision Table

Decision point

Genova

Rapallo

Home types and count

Four-story condominium buildings: 131 residences on the Lee County roll (A 36, B 34, C 33, D 28), plus an approved final phase of 20 villas and 11 townhomes (131 + 31 = 162, matching Gulfshore Business); Engage Estero (July 2026) lists that final phase as shelved with the land for sale

540 residences on about 114 acres: terrace condos, coach homes, carriage homes and courtyard villas

Era and builder

Genova One (Buildings A and B) built 2018 and Genova Two (C 2019, D 2020) per the Lee County Property Appraiser; Genova Partners, LLC under the Wallace family brand; final phase approved January 2025, built by CC Homes with Barron Collier Companies

Built 2005 to 2007 by Touchstone at Rapallo, Inc., the Wallace Homes trade name

Closings, last 12 months

12 closings, $390,000 median

33 closings, $400,000 median (58 closings and a $404,500 median over 24 months)

Price per square foot

$231 median

$245 median

Days on market and sale-to-list

74.5 days, 96.2% of list

43 days, 96.7% of list

Listings and supply, Oct 21, 2026

3 listings, about 3.0 months of supply, plus 2 under contract

5 listings, about 1.8 months of supply

Association fee

Dollar figure not published on our page; no equity fee and no annual club fee

Quarterly, approximately $2,543 to $2,663 per quarter (May 2026)

Club and golf

No golf; The Club at Genova amenity campus with an indoor 25 meter lap pool

No on-site golf; The Club at Rapallo membership included with every residence, no equity buy-in

CDD and gate

No CDD; 24-hour manned gate plus two private pedestrian gates into Estero Community Park

No CDD; gated, with five resident-only pedestrian gates

Flood zone

Mosaic of Zone AH, AE and X on FIRM panel 12071C0591H (effective November 17, 2022); verify parcel by parcel

Most of the community in Zone X, with Zone AE (EL 11) along the Estero River corridor at Via Rapallo Drive; verify parcel by parcel

Leasing

Two-month minimum, no more than three leases a year

Three-lease cap; minimum terms of 30 to 90 days vary by sub-association

Sources: our Genova community guide and Rapallo community guide for governance, fees, builders, flood and amenities; Southwest Florida MLS (Matrix), pulled October 21, 2026, for closings and listings.

Where Genova Has the Edge

A buyer who wants a 2018 concrete building, a private two-car garage, an indoor pool and a smaller community, and who is comfortable getting the association budget from the seller because the fee is not published, will find Genova a fit. It also suits a seasonal owner who wants to lease for two months or more.

Where Rapallo Has the Edge

A buyer who wants a choice among terrace condos, coach homes, carriage homes and courtyard villas, five pedestrian gates into Coconut Point, a larger club and a fee published on our page will find Rapallo a fit. Its market is deeper, with 33 closings and 1.8 months of supply, so competition for a good home is stiffer.

How to Decide

Tour both with the same list of questions: fee and what it covers, reserve study status, insurance quote, flood zone and rental rules. Call Marc at (239) 287-5873 and we will line them up on the same day. Read the Rapallo community guide for the other side of the comparison.

What Does Florida Law Give a Genova Buyer Before Contract?

Florida law gives a Genova condominium buyer the section 718.503 documents, delivered by the seller at the seller's expense, and a 7-day right to cancel after receiving them, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. The section 720.401 homeowners association summary does not apply to associations regulated under chapter 718.

Data updated: October 2026

The Fork: Chapter 718 and Chapter 720

Florida has two resale regimes. Section 720.401(2) says the homeowners association disclosure summary does not apply to associations regulated under chapters 718, 719, 721 or 723 [Source: Florida Statutes 720.401]. Genova One Association, Inc. and Genova Two Association, Inc. are condominium associations, so a Genova condominium buyer's rights come from section 718.503, and we do not tell a condominium buyer otherwise. The new villas and townhomes and The Club at Genova, Inc. depend on recorded documents we have not read. This is information, not legal advice.

The Condominium Documents: Section 718.503

A seller who is not the developer must give the buyer the declaration of condominium, the articles of incorporation, the bylaws and rules, the annual financial statement and budget, the milestone inspection summary or the structural integrity reserve study or a statement that none exists where they apply, and the Frequently Asked Questions and Answers document [Source: Florida Statutes 718.503] [Source: Florida Statutes 718.504]. The 7-day cancellation right ends at closing, so the review window is the time to read.

The Structural Reserve and Milestone Question

Florida's structural integrity reserve study and milestone inspection rules apply to condominium buildings of three or more habitable stories [Source: Florida Statutes 553.899] [Source: Florida Statutes 718.112]. Genova's buildings are four stories, so each condominium is subject to the reserve study now, and the milestone inspection is due 30 years after the certificate of occupancy, roughly 2048 to 2050. The specific reports are member restricted, so we ask for them in the review window.

What We Know and What We Do Not About the Covenants

We have not read the recorded declaration of condominium or the Club's governing documents, so we do not know whether they add a resale summary, a transfer assessment or an approval right beyond what the statute requires, and we say so. The recorded plat and declaration sit in the Lee County Clerk's Official Records under the names Genova One Association and Genova Two Association, and we read them with you.

The Property Tax Disclosure and the Flood Disclosure

Section 689.261 requires a property tax disclosure warning that a sale can trigger reassessment and that a buyer should not rely on the seller's current taxes, and section 689.302 requires the seller's flood disclosure at or before contract [Source: Florida Statutes 689.261] [Source: Florida Statutes 689.302]. Read both, then get your own tax and insurance figures.

How Do the Estoppel Certificate and Association Approval Work in Genova?

The estoppel certificate states what the seller owes the association, Florida caps its fee at $299 for a current account, and in Lee County the seller customarily pays it. Genova runs through two condominium associations and a Club, so we ask FirstService Residential which certificates your closing needs and confirm any approval for a new owner.

Data updated: October 2026

The Estoppel Certificate

A condominium estoppel certificate reports the assessments due, any special assessment and any delinquency at a point in time. Florida caps the fee at $299, plus $119 for delivery within three business days and $179 more if the account is delinquent [Source: Florida Statutes 718.116]. We read it against the budget before you waive any contingency.

Application and Transfer Fees

An association application and approval process applies to purchases in a community like Genova, and Florida associations commonly charge an application or transfer fee, but the Genova figures are not confirmed on our community page. We confirm the current amounts with FirstService Residential and list them for you.

The Capital Contribution Question

We found no published capital contribution or resale fee, and the association budgets and reserve balances are member restricted. We ask management in writing and treat the answer as unknown until they respond.

Buyer Approval and Lease Approval

If you plan to lease, ask for the lease application and the rules first: two months minimum, no more than three leases a year, a $100 processing fee, a security check and a refundable deposit equal to one month's rent [Source: Genova community guide]. They shape the income you can expect.

What Should You Inspect Before Buying in Genova?

Inspect a Genova home's air conditioner, water heater, plumbing, windows and lanai, then ask the association for the reserve study and the building's insurance, which the fee covers at the building level. A 2018 building has newer systems than most Estero condominiums, so the dates and the documents matter more than cosmetics.

Data updated: October 2026

Concrete Construction and the Building

The developer describes concrete block construction with poured concrete floors between levels, and the Lee County Property Appraiser records Genova One with an actual year built of 2018 [Source: Lee County Property Appraiser]. A home inspector checks your unit, and the association's reserve study addresses the structure.

Air Conditioning, Water Heater and Plumbing

A 2018 unit's systems are roughly eight years old, and older than that if replaced. Ask for service records and install dates, and get a plumber to scope the drains if anything looks original.

Windows, Doors and Hurricane Protection

Lee County is in the Wind Borne Debris Region, which required impact-rated glazing or approved shutters on buildings of this age [Source: Florida Building Commission, ASCE 7-16 fact sheet]. Confirm the ratings on your unit, that the seals are good and that any lanai enclosure was approved.

The Garage and the Ground Floor

Each residence sits above a private two-car garage behind an 18 foot door, so check the door, the opener and the floor for moisture, especially in a building with mapped flood-zone portions. Ask whether any garage storage or electric vehicle charging is permitted, because the association's rules were not confirmed on our page.

Wind Mitigation Report

A wind mitigation inspection documents roof shape, roof-to-wall connections and opening protection for insurers, on a uniform form Florida insurers must accept [Source: Florida OIR wind mitigation resources]. It often lowers a quote, and it is inexpensive.

How Do You Insure a Genova Home?

A Genova buyer insures the inside of the unit with an HO-6 policy, because the association's master policy covers the building, and adds flood insurance when the lender or the address requires it. Florida requires at least $2,000 of loss-assessment coverage on a unit-owner policy, and a four-story building is a reason to ask about more.

Data updated: October 2026

The Master Policy and Your HO-6

At Genova the master property coverage is funded through the condominium fee, and each owner still carries an individual HO-6 policy for finishes, personal property, liability and loss assessments [Source: Genova community guide]. Get the master policy declarations from management so your agent can match the coverage line by line.

Loss Assessment Coverage

Florida requires at least $2,000 of loss-assessment coverage on a unit-owner policy under section 627.714 [Source: Florida Statutes 627.714]. Higher limits protect you if the association levies a special assessment after a storm or a major repair, and we suggest asking your agent to quote several limits.

Flood Insurance

FEMA panel 12071C0591H maps parts of Genova in Zone AH and Zone AE, with a base flood elevation around 15 feet, and parts in Zone X. A lender on a federally backed mortgage can require flood insurance where the unit is in a Special Flood Hazard Area [Source: Lee County, mandatory flood insurance information]. Look up the address on the Village of Estero flood maps and zones page and ask for a flood quote even in Zone X.

The Community Rating System Discount

The Village of Estero holds a Class 6 rating in FEMA's Community Rating System, which our community guide reports as roughly a 20 percent discount on federal flood insurance premiums in a Special Flood Hazard Area [Source: Village of Estero, Community Rating System]. Ask the agent to apply it.

Wind, Storm and Citizens

Get quotes from private carriers and from Citizens Property Insurance, the state insurer of last resort, before you write an offer [Source: Citizens Property Insurance]. Genova sits inland in Lee County Evacuation Zone C (storm surge zone 3), and we found no government or news report of significant Genova damage from Hurricane Ian or Milton, but that is an absence of documented damage, not a certificate, and a quote is the only reliable answer for your unit.

What Will You Pay Each Month to Own a Genova Home?

A Genova owner pays principal and interest, the association fee, property tax and an HO-6 policy, with no CDD. At the 7.24% Freddie Mac average as of October 29, 2026, principal and interest on a $312,000 loan at the $390,000 median price is $2,126 a month, and the fee is not published, so ask for the budget.

Data updated: October 2026

An Illustrative Payment at Four Prices

Purchase price

Loan at 20% down

Principal and interest per month, 30 years at 7.24%

$350,000

$280,000

$1,908

$390,000

$312,000

$2,126

$495,000

$396,000

$2,699

$610,000

$488,000

$3,326

Loan at 20% down, 30-year fixed at 7.24%, the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey average as of October 29, 2026; principal and interest only, our arithmetic. [Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey]

The Fee Layer

The association fee is member restricted, and our community page does not publish a dollar figure, so a buyer cannot add it to the table until the budget arrives [Source: Genova community guide]. What is confirmed is that there is no equity fee and no annual club fee, and Genova is marketed as an everything-included community, with typical inclusions to verify against the budget.

Taxes and Insurance

Property taxes come from the parcel's Lee County bill, and a purchase can trigger a reassessment to the price you paid, so the seller's bill is a poor guide [Source: Lee County Property Appraiser]. Get the property appraiser's record and an HO-6 quote for the exact unit before you offer.

What a Point of Rate Does

At $312,000 borrowed, one more percentage point of rate, 8.24% instead of 7.24%, moves the payment from $2,126 to $2,342, about $216 more a month. Rate is a bigger lever than most negotiations on price.

The Tax Reset

Section 689.261 requires the contract to warn that a sale can trigger reassessment, and we show you the estimate for your price [Source: Florida Statutes 689.261].

What Are Buyer Closing Costs in Genova?

Buyer closing costs in Genova are recording fees, the lender's title policy, the mortgage taxes and lender charges, plus prepaid taxes, insurance and association dues. In Lee County the seller customarily pays the owner's title policy and the deed documentary stamp tax of $0.70 per $100, and the contract controls.

Data updated: October 2026

The Lee County Custom

In Lee County the seller customarily pays the owner's title policy, at the promulgated $5.75 per $1,000 to $100,000 and $5.00 per $1,000 above, and the deed stamps, which at $390,000 are $2,025 and $2,730 [Source: Rule 69O-186.003, title insurance rates] [Source: Florida Department of Revenue, documentary stamp tax]. In Collier County the buyer customarily pays the owner's policy. Custom is not law.

Taxes on the Mortgage

A financed purchase adds Florida's documentary stamp tax on the note, $0.35 per $100 of the loan, which is $1,092 on a $312,000 loan, and a nonrecurring intangible tax of $0.002 per $1 of the mortgage, $624 on the same loan [Source: Florida Department of Revenue, nonrecurring intangible tax]. A cash buyer skips both.

Recording, Title and Other Lines

Recording a 2-to-4-page deed costs about $18.50 to $35.50 under section 28.24, and the buyer customarily records it [Source: Florida Statutes 28.24]. Expect the lender's title policy, a survey or elevation certificate if required, and lender fees on the Loan Estimate. We review the estimate against the contract before closing.

Prorations and Prepaids

Property taxes are prorated to the closing date, and you prepay insurance and often escrows. The association fee is prorated as well, so the estoppel states the amount and the date it is paid to [Source: Lee County Tax Collector].

How Does Buyer Representation Work After the NAR Settlement?

After the NAR settlement, effective August 17, 2024, a buyer signs a written agreement with the agent before touring, the compensation is negotiable and cannot be advertised on the MLS, and a seller may still offer concessions. We explain every term before you sign, and you decide what is fair.

Data updated: October 2026

What the Written Agreement Says

The agreement names the agent, the term, the services and how the agent is paid [Source: NAR, written buyer agreements 101]. Read it before touring, and ask for anything unclear in writing.

Who Pays the Agent

The amount is negotiated. A seller may agree to pay the buyer's agent in the contract, or you may pay directly, and we show the effect on your closing costs.

Florida's Brokerage Relationship Rules

Florida requires a written disclosure of the brokerage relationship, and a transaction broker or single agent duty applies depending on what you sign [Source: Florida Statutes 475.278]. We tell you which applies.

Can You Finance a Genova Home?

Yes. Genova buyers use conventional loans, government-backed loans where the project qualifies, and cash, but a condominium loan adds a project review: the lender checks the association's reserves, insurance, delinquencies and litigation before it approves. Ask FirstService Residential early for the condominium questionnaire so the review does not slow your closing.

Data updated: October 2026

Conventional, FHA and VA

Conventional loans are the most common route, and FHA and VA lenders require a project to meet their condominium rules, which change, so ask the lender to verify Genova before you write an offer [Source: HUD, buying a home] [Source: VA home loan program]. We do not assume a project is approved.

Condominium Project Review

Fannie Mae's condominium project rules can make a project ineligible when the association fails certain tests, such as insurance or litigation [Source: Fannie Mae Selling Guide B4-2.1-03]. We ask the lender to run the review at the start, and if a project were ineligible we would say so before you spend money.

Down Payment Choices

The payments above assume 20% down, $78,000 on a $390,000 home. A smaller down payment raises the loan and the payment: at 10% down the loan is $351,000 and principal and interest is about $2,392 a month at 7.24%, and a lender may add mortgage insurance. Ask a lender to quote the choices side by side.

First-Time and Down Payment Programs

Florida and federal programs help some first-time buyers with down payments, and eligibility depends on income and the lender [Source: Florida Housing Finance Corporation, homebuyer programs]. Ask a lender about programs before you sign a contract.

Cash Buyers

A cash buyer skips the appraisal and the lender's project review, but still reads the documents and orders the inspection. In a market with 10 of 12 closings below list, a cash offer is a negotiating tool, not a requirement.

How Do We Find You the Right Home in Genova?

We find you the right Genova home by starting with your plans, matching them to a floor plan and a fee you can carry, setting alerts for new listings, and touring with the closed-sale record in hand. With only three listings on October 21, 2026, speed and preparation matter.

Data updated: October 2026

Start With Your Plans

Primary home, seasonal home or lock-and-leave, one owner or several, pets, guests and leasing: those decide the plan, the building and the rules that matter to you. We ask first and search second.

Alerts and Off-Market Reach

We set alerts for new Genova listings and reach out to owners and agents who may sell before a listing goes wide. With a market this small, a call can matter more than a search. Set up a listing search through our buyer page.

Touring With the Record

We tour with the closed sales of each plan, the association documents and the questions that matter, and we tell you what we would offer and why. A home is a house and a set of documents, and we look at both.

Watching the New Phase

The villa and townhome phase by CC Homes with Barron Collier Companies is new construction at the same address [Source: Village of Estero, January 14, 2025 PZD Board results]. We confirm what is available, what governs it and how it compares before you choose between a resale condominium and a new home.

How Do We Negotiate for You in Genova?

We negotiate for you in Genova by pricing from the closed record, reading the seller's position from days on market and list history, and protecting your contingencies. Homes here closed at a median 96.2% of list, $17,500 below at the median, so a well-supported offer often lands under the ask.

Data updated: October 2026

Offer From the Closed Record

We show the seller's agent the closed sales of the plan, adjusted for floor, view and condition, and we explain the gap between the ask and the value. A supported offer is harder to dismiss than a low one.

Use Days on Market

A home at 152 days has a different seller than a home at 11. We read the listing history, and we tell you how much room we think there is and how we would use it.

Protect Your Contingencies

The 7-day condominium review, the inspection, the financing and the insurance quote are your protections. We do not trade them away for a small concession, and we track every date.

Concessions and Terms

A seller may offer closing-cost help, and a buyer's agent's compensation is negotiated separately since August 17, 2024. We compare price, concessions and terms on one page, and tell you which offer we would sign.

Which Genova Rules Decide Whether a Home Works for You?

Genova rules that decide whether a home works for you include the two-month minimum lease and three-lease cap, a 15-day limit on family stays while the owner is away, a manned gate for guests, pet permission whose limits are member restricted and approval of alterations. Confirm the current rules in writing before you offer.

Leasing

A lease under two months is deemed a two-month lease with the unit required to sit unoccupied for the remainder, loaning the home to a friend is treated as a two-month rental, and short-term and vacation rentals are not permitted [Source: Genova community guide]. A buyer who wants nightly rental income should look elsewhere.

Guests and Family

Family related by blood, marriage or adoption may stay up to 15 days while the owner is away, subject to a completed application and background check submitted 20 days in advance and a $40 processing fee. The entry is manned around the clock, and residents carry chip cards.

Pets

Pets are allowed, but the number, weight and breed limits live in the recorded declaration and rules, which are member restricted, so we do not publish limits and we get them in writing before you offer. Assistance animals are protected by fair housing law regardless of policy.

Alterations

Alterations to a unit and limited common elements usually need board review, and the Genova procedure was not documented from an approved source. Ask for the rules before you plan a renovation.

Is Genova the Right Place for You to Buy?

Genova is the right place for a buyer who wants a gated condominium with an indoor 25 meter lap pool, a private two-car garage, 2018 concrete construction and a location about 1.8 miles from Coconut Point, and who accepts an unpublished fee, a two-month lease minimum and a slower resale market. It is not the right place for a buyer who wants golf, tennis or nightly rentals.

What Genova Offers

An indoor lap pool, a beach entry resort pool, a staffed fitness center, an aerobics and dance studio, a clubhouse with a catering kitchen, clay bocce, a 24-hour manned gate and two private gates into Estero Community Park [Source: Genova community guide]. There is no CDD and no equity fee.

What Genova Does Not Offer

There is no golf, no tennis and no marina, by design, and pickleball is not confirmed inside Genova. Short-term rentals are not permitted, and the dollar fee is not published. Those are facts, not judgments, and the right buyer weighs them against the pool and the garage.

The Location

Genova sits about 1.8 miles from Coconut Point in a straight line, about 15 minutes from Southwest Florida International Airport and on the same corridor as a Lee Health outpatient campus with a 24-hour emergency department [Source: Lee Health Coconut Point]. Across Via Coconut Point, Lumio Estero is a 330-unit development that broke ground in December 2025, which adds density and a public park [Source: Gulfshore Business, Lumio Estero].

Schools

Lee County uses school choice zones, and the Village of Estero's schools page lists Pinewoods Elementary, Three Oaks Middle and Estero High as the proximate public schools, so confirm current options for the address with Lee County Schools [Source: Lee County Schools, school zones]. We do not publish school letter grades we could not confirm.

What Do Buyers Say About Working With McGreevy and Comisar?

McGreevy and Comisar is a top-reviewed Genova realtor, and the quotes below are genuine five-star Google reviews from buyers, reproduced in each reviewer's own words. We publish no aggregate score and no rating widget. Read the full set on the Google profile.

A Buyer Who Wanted an Agent Who Knows the Market

★★★★★ "Marc knows the market, works for his buyer and is attentive to his goals." Verified Google review

A condominium buyer needs an agent who reads the documents as well as the listing. We start with the plan, the budget and the rules, and we say what we think of each home.

A Buyer Who Wanted a Down to Earth Agent

★★★★★ "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

Buying is a big decision and it should not feel like a sales pitch. We tell you what we would do, and we tell you when we would walk away.

★★★★★ "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

The search is the slow part in a market with three listings. We watch the MLS, call the agents and bring you the homes worth a tour.

Get Your Personalized Genova Buyer Consultation

Tell us your budget, your timeline and how you plan to use the home, and we return a written plan: the plans and buildings that fit, the closed sales behind each, the live listings and the documents to request first. Call Marc at (239) 287-5873 or start on our buyer page.

What the Consultation Covers

We cover budget and payment, the plan and building, the association documents, the insurance and flood questions and the offer strategy. It is a conversation and a written summary, with no obligation, and Marc leads it.

What to Bring

Bring your price range, the month you want to close, whether the home is a primary, seasonal or lock-and-leave home, and any lender pre-approval you already have. If you also own a home to sell, tell us early so we can plan both closings.

The Credentials Behind the Consultation

  • 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 You Get Back

You get the closed sales for the plans you like, the live listings, an estimate of monthly cost at your price and a list of questions for the seller and the association. Then you decide whether to tour.

Why Does a Genova Specialist Matter for a Buyer?

A Genova specialist matters for a buyer because the facts that decide the purchase live in documents, not in a listing feed: three Florida corporations, four-story buildings under state reserve rules, an unpublished fee, a lease cap, a flood map that splits by parcel and a price range from $325,000 to $764,000 in one year.

Marc Comisar

Marc Comisar is a licensed Florida REALTOR and Broker Associate with Domain Realty and the buyer side of McGreevy and Comisar. He runs showings, buyer agent conversations, inspections and the walk-through. Reach him at (239) 287-5873, and read his profile on the Marc Comisar agent page.

Jesse McGreevy

Jesse McGreevy is a licensed Florida REALTOR and Sales Associate with Domain Realty and a co-founder of the brokerage. He runs the data, the reserve and budget review and the closing paperwork, which in Genova means the plan-level closed sales and the estoppel. Reach him direct at (239) 898-6072, and read his profile on the Jesse McGreevy agent page.

The Credentials, Stated Once More

  • 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 a General Agent Tends to Miss Here

A general agent may hand a condominium buyer a homeowners association summary, quote the community median for a plan that sells at a different price, skip the reserve study, quote a flood zone for the whole community or forget that leases are capped at three a year. Each mistake costs a buyer time or money.

Other Estero-Area Buyer Guides

If you are comparing communities, see our guides to buying a home in Estero, buying a home in Meadows of Estero and buying a home in Lakes of Estero. The wider market picture is on our Estero community hub, and the neighbor we compare most often is covered in our Rapallo at Coconut Point guide.

If you are thinking, "I need a buyer's agent in Estero, Florida," McGreevy and Comisar helps buyers search, tour, negotiate and close across Estero, Bonita Springs, Naples, Fort Myers, Lee County and Collier County. Call Marc at (239) 287-5873 and read how we represent buyers in Estero.

Thinking of Selling Your Home to Buy in Genova? List With the #1 Team in Southwest Florida Since 2012

Buyers who own a home should plan the sale and the purchase together, and McGreevy and Comisar of Domain Realty, the #1 team in Southwest Florida since 2012, run both sides. Timing the two closings, the contingencies and the Save Our Homes portability claim decides whether you carry two homes.

Data updated: October 2026

Listing-team credentials:

  • 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 Current Home Worth? Get a Free Valuation in 60 Seconds.

Start with our free home valuation. We follow up with a written comparable set. Call Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072, text or call.

Should I sell first or buy first?

It depends on your cash, your lender and the market you are selling into. Selling first removes the risk of two mortgages but risks a gap, while buying first gives you a home to move to but adds carrying cost. We model both with your numbers.

Can I make an offer contingent on the sale of my home?

Some sellers accept a contingency, but in a market with three listings a clean offer is usually stronger. A bridge loan, a sale-leaseback or a rent-back can close the gap, and we discuss which fits your situation.

Will I keep my Save Our Homes savings?

Florida's portability rule can carry up to $500,000 of the difference between just value and capped assessed value to a new homestead if you buy within the statutory window [Source: Florida Department of Revenue, PT-112 portability guide]. Ask your tax adviser about the January 1 test.

How much will I net from my current home?

Our seller guides show the costs of selling in Lee and Collier County, and we prepare a written net sheet at your price. See our guide to selling a home in Estero.

How do the closings line up?

We align the dates so the sale funds the purchase where possible, or we arrange a short rent-back. Call Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072 to plan the timing.

Frequently Asked Questions, Buyer Edition: Buying a Home in Genova

How much does a home in Genova cost?

In the last 12 months Genova homes closed from $325,000 to $764,000 with a $390,000 median, per the Southwest Florida MLS. The four homes at 2,206 square feet closed at $495,000 to $764,000, and the smaller plans closed under $459,000.

Is Genova in Estero or Naples?

This page covers Genova in Estero, Lee County, Florida, off Via Coconut Point. A different Genova community exists in Naples, and its market is separate. Confirm the address before you compare data.

Is Genova a condominium or a homeowners association?

The four-story buildings are condominiums governed by Genova One Association, Inc. and Genova Two Association, Inc., with The Club at Genova, Inc. for the amenities, all filed with Sunbiz. The villas and townhomes depend on recorded documents we have not read [Source: Sunbiz].

What is the Genova association fee?

We do not know the current dollar figure. It is not published on our community page and the budgets are member restricted, so we ask FirstService Residential for the budget and the estoppel for the unit you are buying.

Is there a CDD in Genova?

No. We found no community development district in Genova, so there is no CDD bill on the property tax notice from a district. Confirm on the tax record for the parcel [Source: Lee County Tax Collector].

Is there an equity fee or club membership fee?

No. Genova has no equity membership and no annual club fee, and the amenities are part of the community. That is different from a golf community, where the club is a separate purchase.

What are the floor plans?

Six plans are marketed, from the 1,324 square foot Gambaro to the 2,206 square foot Tursi, with two to three bedrooms and a den on some plans, a lanai and a private two-car garage.

How many homes does Genova have?

The Lee County roll counts 131 condominium residences in four buildings, and the approved final phase adds 20 villas and 11 townhomes for about 162, against roughly 200 in the original six-building plan. The four condominium buildings are built, and a final phase of about 20 villas and 11 townhomes was approved on January 14, 2025.

How old is Genova?

The Lee County Property Appraiser records Genova One with an actual year built of 2018, and Genova Two's buildings 2019 and 2020, so the buildings are about six to eight years old [Source: Lee County Property Appraiser].

How many days does a Genova home take to sell?

The 12-month median was 74.5 days on market. That is slower than Rapallo's 43 days and reflects a smaller pool of buyers and a wide spread from 4 to 236 days.

Do Genova homes sell below list price?

Usually. 10 of 12 closed below list, at a median 96.2% of list price and a median gap of $17,500, per the MLS.

How many homes are for sale in Genova right now?

4 on October 21, 2026, at asks from $349,900 to $569,000, a $394,900 median, and about 3.0 months of supply by our arithmetic.

Is Genova a good investment?

We do not make investment predictions. The public record shows the median fell from $549,900 in the 2023 block to $390,000 today, and leases are capped at three a year with no short-term rentals. Speak with your financial adviser.

Can I rent my Genova home?

Yes, with limits: a two-month minimum, no more than three leases a year, a $100 processing fee, a background check and a deposit. Short-term and vacation rentals are not permitted.

Can I use Genova as a seasonal home?

Yes. The community is gated with a manned entry and the buildings are lock-and-leave friendly, and seasonal owners are common in Estero. Ask about the guest and lease rules if you travel.

What amenities does Genova have?

An indoor 25 meter lap pool, a beach entry resort pool, a fitness center, an aerobics and dance studio, a clubhouse with a catering kitchen, clay bocce and a manned gate, plus two private gates into Estero Community Park. There is no golf, tennis or marina.

Does Genova allow pets?

Pets are allowed, but the limits are member restricted so we confirm them in writing before an offer. Assistance animals are protected regardless of policy.

What is the flood zone in Genova?

FEMA panel 12071C0591H maps Zone AH, Zone AE and Zone X across the site, so the answer depends on the unit. Look up the address on the Village of Estero flood map page and get a flood quote.

Do I need flood insurance in Genova?

Only if the lender requires it for a unit in a Special Flood Hazard Area, but we suggest a quote for every unit. Zone X can flood, and premiums are lower there.

How do I insure a Genova condominium?

With an HO-6 policy for the interior, personal property, liability and at least $2,000 of loss-assessment coverage under section 627.714, since the association carries the master policy [Source: Florida Statutes 627.714].

What documents will I receive before I buy?

The section 718.503 documents: the declaration, articles, bylaws, rules, budget, financial statement, reserve information and the FAQ document, with a 7-day cancellation right [Source: Florida Statutes 718.503].

What is a structural integrity reserve study?

A study of a condominium building's structural components required for buildings of three or more stories, with reserves for them. Ask for the current study and the funding status [Source: Florida Statutes 718.112].

What is a milestone inspection?

A structural inspection of a condominium building at 30 years, then every 10 [Source: Florida Statutes 553.899]. For Genova's buildings, completed 2018 to 2020, that is roughly 2048 to 2050.

What is an estoppel certificate?

A statement of what the seller owes the association, capped at $299 by law for a current account [Source: Florida Statutes 718.116]. We read it before you waive contingencies.

Who pays closing costs in Lee County?

By custom the seller pays the owner's title policy and the deed stamps of $0.70 per $100, and the buyer pays the lender's costs, recording and the mortgage taxes. The contract controls.

How much are buyer closing costs?

On a $312,000 loan the mortgage note stamp tax is $1,092 and the intangible tax $624, plus lender fees, recording, prepaids and the lender's title policy. Your Loan Estimate gives the total.

How much is the monthly payment?

At 20% down and 7.24%, principal and interest on a $390,000 home is $2,126 a month before the fee, taxes and insurance. See the table above for other prices.

What is the current mortgage rate?

Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed average was 7.24% as of October 29, 2026 [Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey]. Your rate depends on your lender and profile.

Can I use FHA or VA financing?

Only if the project meets the program's condominium rules, which change. Ask the lender to check Genova before you write an offer.

Can I buy with cash?

Yes, and many Genova buyers do. Cash skips the appraisal and the lender's project review, but you still read the documents and inspect.

How do buyer agents get paid after the NAR settlement?

By a written agreement negotiated with you, and sometimes by the seller in the contract. Since August 17, 2024 compensation cannot be advertised on the MLS [Source: NAR settlement FAQs].

Are new villas and townhomes coming to Genova?

Yes. The Village of Estero's Planning, Zoning and Design Board acted on January 14, 2025 on a final phase of 20 villas and 11 townhomes marketed by CC Homes with Barron Collier Companies; Engage Estero (July 2026) lists it as shelved with the land for sale.

How close is Genova to shopping and the airport?

About 1.8 miles from Coconut Point in a straight line and about 15 minutes from Southwest Florida International Airport, per our community guide.

Which schools serve Genova?

Lee County uses school choice zones, so confirm the options for your address with Lee County Schools. We do not publish school letter grades.

Is Genova safe from hurricanes?

No home is. Genova sits inland in Lee County Evacuation Zone C (storm surge zone 3), and we found no report of significant Genova damage from Ian or Milton, but that is not a guarantee. Ask about impact windows, the roof and the master policy.

How does Genova compare with Rapallo?

Genova is newer, smaller and has a private garage with every home. Rapallo has 33 closings and 1.8 months of supply against Genova's 12 and 3.0, so its market is deeper. See the decision table above.

Can I tour a Genova home this week?

Usually yes. Call Marc at (239) 287-5873 and we schedule tours, including a second showing with an inspector.

How long does a Genova purchase take to close?

Cash purchases can close in a few weeks, and financed purchases usually take 30 to 45 days, longer if the lender's condominium review is slow. Association approval timing depends on management.

Do I need an agent to buy in Genova?

You are not required to, but the documents, the negotiation and the deadlines are easier with one. Since August 17, 2024 you sign a written agreement first.

How do I start?

Call Marc at (239) 287-5873 or read how we represent buyers in Estero. We start with your budget and plans.

Who do I call about an unlisted Genova home?

Call Marc at (239) 287-5873. We reach owners and agents directly and tell you what we find.

Frequently Asked Questions, Selling One Home to Buy in Genova

Should I list my home before I make an offer?

Often, yes, if your buying budget depends on the sale. Listing first tells you what you will net and lets you make a clean offer.

How do I coordinate two closings?

We align contract dates, use a rent-back if needed and keep the lenders informed. Call Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072 for the plan.

Can I use the equity in my current home?

Yes, through the sale proceeds or a bridge or home equity loan. Your lender explains the cost, and we compare it with a contingent offer.

What if my home does not sell in time?

We discuss a price change, a rent-back, a bridge loan or a different offer structure. A sale in a slow window is a common reason to price early.

What are the costs of selling my current home?

In Lee County the seller customarily pays the owner's title policy, the deed stamps at $0.70 per $100, the commission you negotiate and any estoppel. Our Estero seller guide has the arithmetic.

Who do I call?

Call Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072 for the sale and Marc at (239) 287-5873 for the purchase, and we run them together.

Your Local Real Estate Experts

Genova buyers and sellers work with Jesse McGreevy and Marc Comisar of Domain Realty because the team reads every closed sale inside the community, prepares the association paperwork before a buyer asks, and works from an office in Bonita Springs a short drive from the Genova gate. Learn more about our team.

If you are thinking about buying in Genova, the work begins well before the first tour. It begins with the plan: a 1,324 square foot Gambaro or a 2,206 square foot Tursi, and where the asking price sits against the closed sales. It begins with the condominium documents, the estoppel and the reserve study status. It begins with a fee stated honestly as unpublished until the budget arrives, and a flood file that puts the exact zone beside the map. That is the work we do for Genova buyers, and as the leaders of Domain Realty Group our team has closed over $2.5 billion in real estate across Southwest Florida.

  • 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

Our team has closed more than 4,000 transactions across Southwest Florida. Since Jesse started in Southwest Florida real estate in 2004, we have represented buyers and sellers across Estero's gated communities. Read more about McGreevy and Comisar on our about page, and follow our latest listings on Instagram.

McGreevy and Comisar is a top-reviewed Genova realtor; read every verified review on our Google profile.

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

Contact us when you are ready:

  • Jesse McGreevy: (239) 898-6072 · [email protected]
  • Marc Comisar: (239) 287-5873
  • Office: 24031 S Tamiami Trl #101, Bonita Springs, FL 34134

Jesse McGreevy (Sales Associate, SL3101296) and Marc Comisar (Broker Associate, BK3060671) are licensed Florida REALTORS® with Domain Realty; Florida real estate licensure is regulated by the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC).

Buying in Genova? Call Marc at (239) 287-5873 and read how we represent buyers in Estero. Selling first? Call Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072 or request a free home valuation.

Sources and Authoritative References

Genova facts on this page rest on primary sources: the Village of Estero's development records, Sunbiz filings for the associations, Lee County's Property Appraiser, Clerk and Tax Collector, Florida statutes, federal agencies and our own guides. No listing portal or competing brokerage is cited. Sources were accessed in September 2026 unless dated.

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Downloadable Documents

Genova buyers can pull the documents behind this page directly from the authority that issues each one, so you always see the official, current version rather than a copy. The last rows name the records that come from your association and the office that holds them.

Document

What it proves for a Genova owner

Official authority

Florida Statutes 718.503

The condominium resale documents a seller delivers at the seller's expense and the buyer's 7-day cancellation right

Florida Legislature

Florida Statutes 720.401

The homeowners association disclosure summary, and that it does not apply to chapter 718 condominium associations

Florida Legislature

Florida Statutes 718.116

What the condominium estoppel certificate must state and its fee caps

Florida Legislature

Florida Statutes 718.112

Condominium budgets and the structural integrity reserve study

Florida Legislature

Florida Statutes 553.899

Milestone inspections for condominium buildings of three or more stories

Florida Legislature

Florida Statutes 718.504

The Frequently Asked Questions and Answers document a condominium buyer receives

Florida Legislature

Florida Statutes 689.261

The property tax disclosure summary in a residential contract

Florida Legislature

Florida Statutes 689.302

The seller's flood disclosure owed at or before contract

Florida Legislature

Village of Estero Planning, Zoning and Design Board record, January 14, 2025

The approval of Genova's final phase of 11 townhomes and 20 single-family villas, described as the last phase of the development

Village of Estero

Lee County Property Appraiser parcel record, Genova One, 21460 Strada Nuova Circle

The parcel record showing Genova One's actual year built of 2018

Lee County Property Appraiser

Village of Estero flood maps and zones

How to look up the flood zone for a parcel in the Village

Village of Estero

Lee County Mandatory Flood Insurance Information

When federally backed mortgages require flood insurance

Lee County (PDF)

NOAA Hurricane Ian Tropical Cyclone Report

The official storm record for September 28, 2022

National Hurricane Center (PDF)

Documentary stamp tax overview

The $0.70 per $100 rate on deeds

Florida Department of Revenue

Florida Administrative Code Rule 69O-186.003

The promulgated title insurance premium schedule

Florida Administrative Code

NAR settlement FAQs

That commission is negotiable and how buyer broker compensation works after August 17, 2024

National Association of REALTORS

PT-112 portability guide

How to carry Save Our Homes savings to your next Florida homestead

Florida Department of Revenue (PDF)

Current budget, rules and estoppel for your association

Fees, any special assessment, lease and pet rules and whether buyer approval is required

Ordered through FirstService Residential and the Lee County Clerk's recorded documents

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Call Marc at (239) 287-5873 or start on our buyer page for a personalized Genova buyer consultation. If you have a home to sell first, call Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072 or request a free home valuation.


Market data from Southwest Florida MLS, pulled October 21, 2026. Brokered by Domain Realty.