Valencia Bonita has been specifically designed to maximize vacation-inspired living. All residences feature screened and covered lanai’s to enable you to relax in the fabulous year-round weather we have in Southwest Florida. Homeowners will also enjoy luxurious master suites with spa-like bathrooms, as well as spacious living areas for hosting family and friends. Residents at Valencia Bonita will have picturesque waterfront, all natural preserve and/or garden view homes with five distinct home floor plans to choose from. Amenities at Valencia Bonita include resort-style swimming pools, social clubs, a state-of-the-art fitness center with group classes, pickleball and bocce ball courts just to name a few. From the meticulously landscaped streets, serene all-natural preserves, and sparkling waterways, Valencia Bonita was designed to not only welcome you home but to put your mind at ease.
Updated July 2026 · By McGreevy and Comisar, Domain Realty
When it comes to buying or selling in Valencia Bonita, sellers deserve a listing team that already owns this market and buyers deserve advisors who know every floor plan, lake lot, and clubhouse detail. That team is McGreevy and Comisar. Jesse McGreevy and Marc Comisar are Top 1% Real Estate Agents Nationally Since 2008, and they bring that track record to every Valencia Bonita transaction. Valencia Bonita is a GL Homes 55-plus community in Bonita Springs, Florida, and it is one of the most sought-after active-adult addresses in Southwest Florida. If you own here and are thinking about selling, you want the team that consistently gets sellers the strongest price with the least friction. If you are shopping for a home here, you want advocates who can spot the right villa or single-family home the moment it hits the market and negotiate hard on your behalf. Sellers come first with us, and buyers get the same relentless attention. To talk through your move, call Jesse McGreevy direct at (239) 898-6072. Below you will find the most complete, honest, and data-backed guide to Valencia Bonita anywhere online, built from real Stellar MLS numbers, recorded public records, and GL Homes’ own materials, with clear next steps whether you are listing or looking.
McGreevy and Comisar are the best realtor team for Valencia Bonita because they pair a national-caliber sales record with block-by-block knowledge of this GL Homes 55-plus community in Bonita Springs. Jesse McGreevy and Marc Comisar have decades of results, the number one team ranking in Southwest Florida, and a marketing machine built for luxury active-adult buyers. Here is the record that backs that up:
That experience shows up directly in Valencia Bonita. Over the trailing twelve months, 61 homes sold inside Valencia Bonita for a combined $54.18 million, with a median time to contract of just 61 days (the average was 85 days) and homes trading at roughly 95 percent of list price. The high sale for the period was $1,650,000 on Sicily Loop, and villas changed hands from the low $500,000s. In a market like this, presentation and pricing decide everything. McGreevy and Comisar market Valencia Bonita homes with cinematic video, professional drone and interior photography, and direct access to a large database of qualified 55-plus buyers actively searching Bonita Springs and Estero. That is how you turn a good listing into a top-of-the-comps sale.
Ready to make a move in Valencia Bonita? Sellers, get your free home valuation at mcgreevyandcomisar.com/home-valuation or call Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072. Buyers, call Marc at (239) 287-5873 to start your search today.
Here are the most important facts about Valencia Bonita at a glance, each verified against primary sources or real MLS data.
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Living in Valencia Bonita means resort-style, low-maintenance days built entirely around an active 55-plus lifestyle. Valencia Bonita hands residents a 45,000-square-foot waterfront clubhouse, a full sports and racquet program, a packed social calendar, and lawn care handled for you, all behind a 24-hour manned gate in east Bonita Springs. It is designed so you spend your time enjoying life, not maintaining a home.
The daily rhythm here is what buyers fall in love with. Mornings might start with a lap swim or a group fitness class, followed by pickleball or clay-court tennis with the Sports Director’s league, then lunch poolside at the on-site restaurant. Afternoons bring craft studios, card rooms, or a class in the cooking studio, and evenings often mean a show in the grand ballroom or cocktails with neighbors at the bar. With more than 100 resident clubs and a full-time Lifestyle Director curating events, the community runs on connection. For snowbirds and year-round residents alike, that built-in social fabric is the difference between owning a house and belonging to a community.
Just as important for this age group, the homes themselves are single-story and built new. Every residence in Valencia Bonita was constructed from 2017 onward to modern Florida Building Code, with concrete-block walls, impact-resistant front windows, brick-paver drives, and screened lanais. That means fewer surprises, lower maintenance, and a home that is easy to lock up and leave. Add a natural-gas community with bundled high-speed internet and cable, and Valencia Bonita delivers the turnkey Florida lifestyle that active adults move here for. If this sounds like your next chapter, call Jesse at (239) 898-6072 to talk sellers strategy, or call Marc at (239) 287-5873 to start touring homes.
The Valencia Bonita market is balanced and healthy heading into mid-2026, according to Stellar MLS data pulled July 1, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, Valencia Bonita recorded 61 closed sales totaling $54.18 million, with a median sale price of $835,000, homes going to contract in a median of 61 days, and sellers netting roughly 95 percent of list price. Current inventory sits near 3.5 months, the definition of a balanced market.
Two distinct price tiers define this community. Single-family homes ranging from about 2,100 to 3,360 square feet sold from roughly $700,000 to the high point of $1,650,000, while villas and smaller homes from about 1,734 to 2,024 square feet sold from roughly $520,000 to $625,000. The average sold price for the period was $888,189, and homes traded at an average of $368 per square foot (median $365). The fastest sales closed in zero days, meaning they went under contract before ever hitting the open market, which underscores why working with a connected local team matters when you are buying or selling here.
Metric (trailing 12 months, closed) | Value |
|---|---|
Homes sold | 61 |
Total dollar volume | $54,179,505 |
Average sold price | $888,189 |
Median sold price | $835,000 |
Median days to contract | 61 (average 85) |
Average sale-to-list ratio | About 95 percent |
Average sold price per square foot | $368 (median $365) |
Highest-priced sale | $1,650,000 (28617 Sicily Loop, 3,102 sq ft) |
Lowest villa sale | About $520,000 |
Current active inventory (as of July 1, 2026) | Value |
|---|---|
Active listings | 18 |
List price range | $520,000 to $1,030,000 |
Median list price | $729,222 |
Months of inventory | About 3.5 (balanced) |
For sellers, a roughly 95 percent sale-to-list ratio and a median 61 days to contract mean well-prepared, correctly priced homes are moving and holding value. For buyers, about 3.5 months of inventory gives you real negotiating room without the frenzy of a runaway seller’s market. To interpret these numbers for your specific home or search, sellers should call Jesse at (239) 898-6072 for a free valuation at mcgreevyandcomisar.com/home-valuation, and buyers should call Marc at (239) 287-5873.
Valencia Bonita is the product of a deliberate GL Homes plan to bring its acclaimed Valencia 55-plus brand to Southwest Florida for the first time. GL Homes, through its affiliate Bonita Springs Associates I, LLLP, purchased the 346.9-acre site south of Bonita Beach Road in October 2015 for $56 million, then opened Valencia Bonita for sales in the first quarter of 2017 from the high $300,000s. It was the builder’s eleventh Valencia community statewide and its first in the region.
The land itself had been entitled for up to 1,200 residential units, but GL Homes built well under that cap, delivering approximately 997 single-family and villa homes across a thoughtfully phased plan. The community centers on an interior chain of man-made lakes, several on-site preserve tracts, and a single gated entrance on Valencia Bonita Boulevard, with the amenity campus placed centrally near the water. Homes were delivered in five collections that laddered from villas to estate-scale single-family designs, and the recorded subdivision of legal record is named Bonita Beach Road Estates, platted in phases between 2017 and 2021.
Construction milestones came quickly. An interim lifestyle center opened in 2018, the Racquet Club opened in 2019, and the signature 45,000-square-foot waterfront clubhouse opened in 2020, with the full-service spa following later that year. GL Homes’ own newsletters chronicled the closeout, and by 2022 the builder announced the community was in its final homes and effectively sold out. Today Valencia Bonita is a fully built, resident-governed, resale-only community, which is exactly why an experienced resale team is essential. GL Homes has since shifted its regional Valencia sales to Valencia Trails in Naples, so the only way into Valencia Bonita now is through the resale market that McGreevy and Comisar know intimately. Buyers, call Marc at (239) 287-5873. Sellers, call Jesse at (239) 898-6072.
Valencia Bonita offers 21 floor plans across five distinct collections, spanning villas to estate-scale single-family homes, all single-story and built from 2017 onward. Valencia Bonita’s five collections are the Signature Villas, Regal, Vintage, Crown, and Classic Residences, and together they range from about 1,734 square feet under air to more than 3,350 square feet, giving buyers everything from a lock-and-leave villa to a spacious estate home with a club room and three-car garage.
The Signature Collection comprises the villa-style and smaller-footprint homes, roughly 1,735 to 2,024 square feet, ideal for buyers who want minimal exterior upkeep. The Regal and Vintage collections step up into mid-size single-family homes from about 2,016 to 2,644 square feet, frequently with a den that converts to an additional bedroom. The Crown Collection offers larger single-family homes from about 2,615 to 2,883 square feet, and the Classic Residences top the range at about 2,755 to 3,351 square feet under air, with the estate-scale Napa design reaching the largest total footprint. Every home was built with steel-reinforced concrete block, impact-resistant windows on the front elevation, gas appliances, granite kitchens, a 10-year structural warranty when new, and a screened, covered patio.
Resale pricing today follows those two tiers closely. Based on the trailing twelve months of Stellar MLS sales, here is how the market breaks down:
Home type | Approx. size (a/c sq ft) | Trailing 12-month resale range |
|---|---|---|
Villas and smaller single-family (Signature) | 1,734 to 2,024 | About $520,000 to $625,000 |
Mid-size single-family (Regal, Vintage) | 2,100 to 2,650 | About $700,000 to $1,065,000 |
Larger single-family (Crown) | 2,615 to 2,883 | About $1,000,000 to $1,240,000 |
Estate single-family (Classic) | 2,755 to 3,360 | About $1,400,000 to $1,650,000 |
Because Valencia Bonita is sold out and no longer building, resale is the only path to ownership, and lake-view and premium-lot homes command the strongest prices. Pricing a resale correctly, or spotting genuine value as a buyer, takes someone who watches this specific market every week. Sellers, get your home’s current value at mcgreevyandcomisar.com/home-valuation or call Jesse at (239) 898-6072. Buyers, call Marc at (239) 287-5873.
Valencia Bonita is governed by a single resident-controlled master homeowners association, with no Community Development District layered on top. Valencia Bonita Homeowners Association, Inc. (Florida entity N16000003102) runs the community, professionally managed by Castle Group, and because there is NO CDD, owners do not carry a separate community-development-district bond or assessment on their property tax bill, a real and lasting cost advantage over many Southwest Florida communities.
As a federally recognized housing-for-older-persons community under the Housing for Older Persons Act, Valencia Bonita requires that at least one occupant of each home be 55 years of age or older, operating under the standard 80/20 rule that keeps at least 80 percent of occupied homes with a 55-plus resident. Leasing is deliberately restricted to protect the residential character: the minimum lease term is seven months, a home may be leased no more than once in any twelve-month period, and only the whole home may be rented, which effectively rules out short-term and seasonal vacation rentals. Owners must submit the lease and occupant information to the association before a tenant moves in.
The community also enforces a common-sense pet policy that allows typical domesticated household pets on a leash, with the owner responsible for waste cleanup, but it specifically prohibits certain breeds including Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, Presa Canarios, and any dog deemed dangerous. The number of pets permitted is set by the board. Developer control has ended, and the current board is composed entirely of residents, so decisions are made by the people who live here. All of the governing documents, from the Declaration of Covenants to the Rules and Regulations, are recorded public records in Lee County and are available in the documents section near the bottom of this page. For questions about how these rules affect your specific situation as a buyer or seller, call (239) 898-6072.
Owning in Valencia Bonita comes with HOA dues that bundle in an unusually broad set of services, and no CDD fee on top. Valencia Bonita’s assessments cover lawn and landscape maintenance, full access to all amenities, bulk Comcast/Xfinity high-speed internet and cable television, natural gas service through TECO, and a community shuttle, so a large share of what many homeowners pay separately is already handled inside the dues.
There is an important distinction between the two home types. Single-family homeowners pay dues that primarily cover landscaping, the amenities, and the bundled utilities. Attached villa owners pay more because their dues additionally cover exterior and structural items, including roof maintenance, exterior painting, pressure-washing, and structure insurance on the attached product. That is why a villa’s assessment runs higher than a single-family home’s: you are getting more maintenance handled for you, which many low-maintenance-minded buyers value highly.
Because the exact assessment is set by the resident board’s annual budget and adjusts over time, this page does not print a specific dollar figure that could quickly go stale or mislead. The most accurate way to learn the current single-family or villa assessment is to ask, and we will pull it for you directly. What we can say with confidence is that Valencia Bonita avoids CDD fees entirely, bundles cable and internet and gas into the dues, and delivers a genuinely maintenance-light ownership experience. For the current exact assessment on any home or floor plan you are considering, call Jesse at (239) 898-6072, and if you are weighing a sale, get your free valuation at mcgreevyandcomisar.com/home-valuation. Buyers, call Marc at (239) 287-5873.
The heart of Valencia Bonita is a 45,000-square-foot waterfront clubhouse that functions like a private resort. Valencia Bonita’s clubhouse brings together resort and fitness pools, a full spa and salon, a grand ballroom, dining, and a full slate of hobby and social spaces on one waterfront campus, and it is the single biggest reason buyers choose this community over its peers.
The pool complex alone gives residents remarkable range. There is a resort-style pool with shade cabanas for relaxing, a lap pool with dedicated swimmer’s lanes, a separate resistance pool for water workouts, a whirlpool spa overlooking the deck, and a separate grandkids wading pool for when family visits. Cozy fire pits line the deck for Florida evenings. Inside, the clubhouse holds a fully equipped fitness center plus a separate movement and exercise studio for personal training, Pilates, yoga, and more, along with a full-service spa and an elegant nail salon offering treatments on-site.
Beyond fitness and water, the clubhouse is built for connection and hobbies. A grand ballroom with a stage and dance floor hosts Broadway-quality shows, galas, and parties. Two card rooms serve bridge, canasta, mahjong, and more, while a sports lounge offers billiards and televised games. A cooking studio with a catering kitchen hosts hands-on culinary demonstrations, and an arts and crafts room, complete with a kiln, lets residents work in pottery and fine crafts. Dining is anchored by Zest, the community’s on-site restaurant, along with a poolside restaurant and bar serving gourmet entrees, light bites, and cocktails. Two dog parks round out the amenity campus for four-legged residents. It is a genuinely full-service lifestyle, and touring it in person sells itself. Buyers, call Marc at (239) 287-5873 to arrange a look. Sellers, call Jesse at (239) 898-6072.
Valencia Bonita features a dedicated Racquet Club that makes it a standout for players. Valencia Bonita’s Racquet Club, which opened in 2019, offers 8 clay tennis courts, 8 pickleball courts, 2 bocce courts, and shuffleboard, all run by a Sports Director who organizes lessons, clinics, leagues, and tournaments across every sport. For active 55-plus buyers who want real competition and instruction, this is one of the deepest racquet programs in Bonita Springs.
The clay tennis courts are a particular draw, since Har-Tru-style clay is easier on the joints than hard courts, an important consideration for this age group, and the eight-court count means court time is rarely a problem even in peak season. Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in active-adult communities nationwide, gets equal billing with eight dedicated courts and its own competitive ladder. Bocce and shuffleboard add a more social, lower-intensity option, and the Sports Director keeps the calendar full with mixers, round-robins, and instructional programming for all skill levels.
To be clear and accurate, Valencia Bonita’s racquet and sports offering is tennis, pickleball, bocce, and shuffleboard. The community does not have a basketball court; some third-party listings have incorrectly attributed one, likely confusing Valencia Bonita with GL Homes’ sister community Valencia Trails in Naples. What Valencia Bonita does offer is a professionally managed, competition-ready racquet-sports program that rivals private clubs, included in your HOA dues. If a strong tennis or pickleball scene is a priority in your home search, this community delivers. Buyers, call Marc at (239) 287-5873 to see the courts in person, and sellers, call Jesse at (239) 898-6072.
The lifestyle program is what turns Valencia Bonita from a neighborhood into a community. Valencia Bonita employs a full-time Lifestyle Director who curates a year-round calendar of events and supports more than 100 resident clubs and interest groups, and the community earned national recognition when Where to Retire magazine named it one of the “50 Best Master-Planned Communities in the U.S.” in 2019. That combination of professional programming and resident-driven passion is rare.
On any given week the calendar might include Broadway-quality entertainment in the ballroom, cocktail parties and galas, group fitness and dance classes, health lectures, holiday celebrations, and organized trips and excursions, including sunset cruises through the mangroves of nearby Estero Bay. GL Homes documented an established, active social scene from the community’s earliest years, with events like Oktoberfest, St. Patrick’s Day dinners, and full holiday programming. The 100-plus clubs cover an enormous range of interests, so whether you are into cards, cycling, wine, art, fitness, or volunteering, there is almost certainly a group already meeting.
That recognition from Where to Retire matters because it is third-party validation of what residents experience daily: a genuinely well-run, engaging, resort-caliber lifestyle. For buyers evaluating multiple communities, the depth of the social calendar and the number of active clubs are often the deciding factor, and Valencia Bonita competes at the top of that measure. As Top 1% Real Estate Agents Nationally Since 2008, McGreevy and Comisar can walk you through exactly how this lifestyle compares to other Bonita Springs and Estero options. Call Marc at (239) 287-5873 to explore, or Jesse at (239) 898-6072 if you are considering a sale.
Valencia Bonita sits in one of the safer inland positions in Bonita Springs when it comes to storms and flooding. Valencia Bonita is located in FEMA Flood Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, on high inland ground roughly six miles east of I-75, and its 2017-and-newer homes were all built to modern Florida Building Code, a combination that produced a materially better storm outcome than the coastal barrier islands during recent hurricanes.
The distinction between coastal and inland Bonita Springs is the whole story. Both Hurricane Ian in 2022 and Hurricane Milton in 2024 were coastal storm-surge events, and the documented destruction in Bonita Springs was concentrated on the barrier islands and along the Imperial River corridor west of US-41. NOAA’s official storm records logged the catastrophic surge inundation in the coastal zone, while the inland Lee County zone where Valencia Bonita sits was outside that surge footprint and outside the ordered coastal evacuation zones. The federal flood map confirms the community reads as minimal-hazard Zone X across its full footprint, with FIRM panel 12071C0685F, and its ground elevation is approximately 20 feet.
Just as important, every home in Valencia Bonita is new by Florida standards, built from 2017 forward with steel-reinforced concrete block, impact-resistant front windows, and tile hip roofs, and the community’s engineered chain of stormwater lakes, permitted through the South Florida Water Management District, is designed to capture and store heavy rainfall on-site. The defensible, honest way to frame it is this: Valencia Bonita occupies an inland, minimal-flood-hazard location built to current code, which is close to the opposite of an older, surge-exposed home on the coast. For a parcel-specific flood and elevation review on any home you are considering, call (239) 898-6072.
Valencia Bonita offers one of the more favorable insurance profiles you will find in coastal Southwest Florida. Because Valencia Bonita sits in FEMA Zone X outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, federally backed lenders do not require flood insurance here, and the community’s 2017-and-newer concrete-block, impact-window, hip-roof homes automatically qualify for significant windstorm premium discounts, a stark contrast to older housing stock on the barrier islands.
On the flood side, a Zone X location means any flood policy a buyer chooses to carry is priced at the cheapest Preferred Risk tier rather than the expensive rates that apply to coastal Zone AE and VE properties. Lee County also holds a Community Rating System Class 5 standing, which delivers a 25 percent discount on National Flood Insurance Program premiums for properties that carry it. Since flood coverage is optional here to begin with, and priced at the lowest tier when purchased, the flood-cost picture is about as favorable as Southwest Florida gets.
On the windstorm side, Florida’s insurance rules reward modern construction. Homes built in compliance with the 2001 Florida Building Code or later automatically qualify for a minimum 68 percent discount on the windstorm portion of the premium, and every Valencia Bonita home is well past that threshold. Additional stackable wind-mitigation credits apply for features standard in these homes, including hip roofs, which are the most wind-resistant roof shape, and impact-rated openings. A licensed inspector documents these on a wind-mitigation form and the insurer applies the credits. Actual premiums always depend on the specific home, carrier, and coverage, so the smart move is a real quote on the exact property. We can connect you with trusted local insurance professionals as part of your purchase; call Marc at (239) 287-5873 to get started.
Valencia Bonita’s location balances an inland, secure setting with genuinely convenient access to everything Southwest Florida offers. Valencia Bonita is located at 16621 Valencia Bonita Boulevard, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, on the south side of Bonita Beach Road SE about six miles east of I-75 at Exit 116, behind a 24-hour manned gate, and it puts the airport, beaches, shopping, and healthcare all within a reasonable drive.
The 24-hour manned gatehouse is a meaningful daily comfort, providing controlled access and a staffed presence at the community’s single entrance around the clock. From that gate, everyday life is close at hand. Here is how the key destinations line up:
Destination | Approximate drive time |
|---|---|
Publix (Bonita Grande Crossing) | About 9 minutes |
I-75 at Bonita Beach Road (Exit 116) | About 13 minutes |
NCH North hospital (Naples) | About 22 minutes |
Lee Health Coconut Point ER (Estero) | About 23 minutes |
RSW, Southwest Florida International Airport | About 23 minutes |
Coconut Point shopping (Estero) | About 22 minutes |
Gulf beaches (Bonita Beach, Barefoot Beach) | About 31 to 32 minutes |
The community’s own road, Bonita Beach Road, runs straight west to the Gulf, so the closest beaches require no interstate at all. RSW airport at roughly 23 minutes is a genuine convenience for snowbirds and travelers, and everyday grocery runs to Publix take under 10 minutes. This is an inland position with city and coastal access, the kind of location that supports both a relaxed daily routine and easy travel. To tour homes and see the location for yourself, call Marc at (239) 287-5873.
Healthcare access is a priority for 55-plus buyers, and Valencia Bonita is well positioned between two major hospital systems. Valencia Bonita residents can reach NCH North hospital in Naples in about 22 minutes and the Lee Health Coconut Point freestanding emergency room in Estero in about 23 minutes, with additional urgent care and pharmacy options within a short drive, giving residents strong coverage from both the Lee Health and NCH systems.
NCH North hospital is actually the closest full-service hospital to the community and is home to the region’s only Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a significant asset for this age group. The Lee Health Coconut Point campus offers a 24-hour freestanding emergency department that opened in 2016, less than five miles from I-75. For everyday needs, Lee Health’s Bonita Community Health Center provides urgent care seven days a week without an appointment, and NCH operates a Bonita Crossing immediate-care location as well. The nearest Level II trauma center, Lee Health Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, is about 32 minutes north.
The broader Bonita Springs, Estero, and North Naples corridor is dense with outpatient offices, imaging, physical therapy, and primary care, and concierge and membership-based primary-care practices are widely available across this affluent market for buyers who prefer that model. Between two hospital systems within roughly 25 minutes, a freestanding ER, walk-in urgent care, and a full range of specialists nearby, Valencia Bonita residents have the kind of healthcare access that makes an active retirement genuinely worry-free. Questions about the community and its surroundings? Call (239) 898-6072.
Smart buyers ask what is coming to the area, and around Valencia Bonita the pipeline is largely additive. The development near Valencia Bonita is bringing new retail, dining, and services to the historically underserved east end of Bonita Beach Road, including Revana Lakes across the road, the large Vivid Shores community on Imperial Parkway, the Midtown at Bonita mixed-use hub to the west, and a planned I-75 widening, all of which improve convenience and regional access.
Revana Lakes, a Seagate Development project directly across Bonita Beach Road, will add 299 upscale single-family homes plus roughly 100,000 square feet of retail and office space, and residents specifically welcomed the prospect of a boutique grocer on the east end of the road. Nearby on Imperial Parkway, Vivid Shores is a large new gated lakefront community built on a former quarry, adding demand that supports the new retail. About 1.5 to 2 miles west, Midtown at Bonita is a mixed-use lifestyle center at the first lighted intersection east of I-75, with retailers, dining, wellness, and dental services signed and first openings expected around the end of 2026. It will become the closest major shopping and dining hub to the community.
On the infrastructure side, FDOT plans to widen I-75 from six to eight lanes across the segment that includes the Bonita Beach Road interchange, which will improve regional commutes to Naples, Fort Myers, and the airport over time. The one item worth watching is traffic at the Bonita Beach Road and Imperial Parkway intersection, which serves this fast-growing cluster of communities and will carry more volume as new homes deliver. On balance, the surrounding growth is a net positive for a built-out 55-plus community: more convenience, more services, and stronger long-term demand. To understand how nearby growth could affect a specific home’s value, sellers can call Jesse at (239) 898-6072 and buyers can call Marc at (239) 287-5873.
Valencia Bonita is a leader among Southwest Florida active-adult communities, and it helps to understand how it compares to alternatives. Valencia Bonita stands out for its single-builder consistency, its 45,000-square-foot clubhouse, its no-golf and no-CDD structure, and its all-2017-and-newer construction, and while several nearby Bonita Springs and Estero communities appeal to similar buyers, each makes different tradeoffs on age, amenities, and cost.
Within the immediate area, buyers often weigh Valencia Bonita against larger multi-use communities like Pelican Landing, Bonita National, and Bonita Bay. Bonita Bay is a large, established, luxury bundled community west toward the Gulf with golf, a marina, and a beach park, appealing to buyers who want golf and boating and do not need a 55-plus age restriction. Bonita National pairs newer construction with bundled golf and carries a CDD, which adds a separate assessment that Valencia Bonita does not have. Pelican Landing is an established, amenity-rich community with a private beach island and sailing, again all-ages rather than age-restricted. Compared to those, Valencia Bonita is purpose-built for the active-adult buyer who wants a resort-lifestyle clubhouse and racquet program rather than golf or boating.
Among true 55-plus options, the most natural comparison is GL Homes’ own sister community, Valencia Trails in Naples, which is newer and still being built by GL Homes, with its own separate clubhouse. Valencia Trails appeals to buyers who want brand-new construction and are comfortable in Collier County, while Valencia Bonita offers an established, fully built, resident-run community with a proven lifestyle and a resale market with real inventory today. Del Webb and other active-adult communities across Estero and the wider region offer additional choices at varying price points and amenity levels. The right fit depends on your priorities, and as the number one team in Southwest Florida, McGreevy and Comisar can give you a straight, unbiased comparison. Call Marc at (239) 287-5873 to talk options.
An honest assessment serves buyers far better than a sales pitch, so here is the balanced view. Valencia Bonita’s biggest strengths are its resort-caliber 45,000-square-foot clubhouse, its deep racquet and social programming, its all-new construction with a favorable insurance profile, and its no-CDD cost structure, while its main tradeoffs are that it is sold out (resale only), it has no golf or boating on-site, and it carries the leasing and age restrictions inherent to a 55-plus community.
On the pro side, the amenities and lifestyle are genuinely top-tier for the price point, the homes are all single-story and built from 2017 forward to modern code, the FEMA Zone X location and 2017-plus construction produce strong flood and windstorm insurance advantages, the absence of a CDD keeps carrying costs lower than many competitors, and the community is proven, with a full social calendar and a resident-controlled HOA. The market is balanced and homes are holding roughly 95 percent of list, which signals stable value.
On the con side, honesty requires acknowledging a few things. Valencia Bonita is fully built and sold out, so inventory is limited to resales and the best homes move quickly, sometimes before they publicly list. There is no on-site golf course or marina, so avid golfers and boaters will look elsewhere or use nearby clubs. The 55-plus age restriction and the seven-month minimum lease rule mean it is not suited to younger buyers or short-term rental investors. And like all of Southwest Florida, the surrounding corridor is growing, which brings more traffic to Bonita Beach Road even as it adds convenience. For most active-adult buyers, the pros decisively outweigh the cons, but you deserve to weigh them with a team that will tell you the truth. Call Marc at (239) 287-5873 for a candid conversation.
If you are searching for the best Valencia Bonita listing agent or wondering how to sell my house in Valencia Bonita for top dollar, you have found the right team. McGreevy and Comisar are the number one team in Southwest Florida since 2012, and they market Valencia Bonita homes with a proven system that consistently produces strong sales in this community. Selling a resale home in a sold-out, amenity-rich community takes real expertise, and this is exactly what we do.
Our credentials are your advantage at the negotiating table:
The recent numbers show a strong seller’s opportunity for well-prepared homes. Over the trailing twelve months, Valencia Bonita saw 61 homes sell for a combined $54.18 million, with the highest sale reaching $1,650,000 and homes trading at roughly 95 percent of list price. Correct pricing and standout presentation are what separate a good result from a great one. We market every Valencia Bonita listing with cinematic property video, professional drone and interior photography, and targeted exposure to our large database of qualified 55-plus buyers who are actively searching Bonita Springs and Estero. That is how we create competition for your home and drive the price up.
Whether you own a villa or a lakefront estate home, we will price it right, present it beautifully, and negotiate hard on your behalf. Start with a free, no-obligation home valuation at mcgreevyandcomisar.com/home-valuation, then talk to Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072 to build your custom selling plan. Selling your Valencia Bonita home should be the easiest, most profitable move you make, and with the number one team in Southwest Florida, it can be.
McGreevy and Comisar are the local experts sellers and buyers trust in Valencia Bonita and across Bonita Springs. Jesse McGreevy and Marc Comisar lead a top-producing team with a national reputation and deep roots in Southwest Florida, and they bring that full weight of experience to every Valencia Bonita transaction, whether you are listing your home or searching for your next one. As Top 1% Real Estate Agents Nationally Since 2008, they set the standard for this market.
Their track record speaks for itself:
Jesse McGreevy brings a marketing-first approach and a relentless focus on getting sellers the strongest possible outcome, while Marc Comisar pairs sharp market knowledge with a buyer-advocacy style that has helped countless clients land the right home at the right price. Together they cover Valencia Bonita from every angle, from pricing a villa correctly to negotiating an estate-home purchase. McGreevy and Comisar are a top-reviewed Valencia Bonita team, and you can read what clients say through their Google reviews.
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Reach the team directly:
Sellers, get your free valuation at mcgreevyandcomisar.com/home-valuation or call Jesse at (239) 898-6072. Buyers, call Marc at (239) 287-5873.
Valencia Bonita is a GL Homes 55-plus, gated, resort-lifestyle community in Bonita Springs, Florida. It has approximately 997 single-family and villa homes on about 347 acres, anchored by a 45,000-square-foot waterfront clubhouse. The community sold out of new construction in 2022 and now trades resale only.
Valencia Bonita is at 16621 Valencia Bonita Boulevard, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, on the south side of Bonita Beach Road SE, about six miles east of I-75 at Exit 116. It is an inland, east-Bonita-Springs location, roughly midway between Fort Myers and Naples.
Valencia Bonita is in ZIP code 34135, Bonita Springs, Lee County, Florida. This is confirmed across the Lee County Property Appraiser records, the community’s official address, and all surrounding parcels.
Valencia Bonita is inside the incorporated City of Bonita Springs, in Lee County, Florida. This was confirmed via the Lee County Property Appraiser’s municipality field for community parcels. The recorded plat of record is named Bonita Beach Road Estates.
GL Homes is the single builder and developer of Valencia Bonita. It was GL Homes’ first Valencia-brand 55-plus community in Southwest Florida and its eleventh Valencia statewide when it launched. GL Homes built the entire community, so construction and design are consistent throughout.
Valencia Bonita opened for sales in the first quarter of 2017, and homes were built from 2017 through buildout. The signature clubhouse opened in 2020. GL Homes announced the community was effectively sold out in 2022, so every home dates to 2017 or newer.
Valencia Bonita is sold out of new construction and now trades resale only. GL Homes completed the community around 2022 and shifted its regional new-home sales to Valencia Trails in Naples. The only way to buy in Valencia Bonita today is through the resale market.
Valencia Bonita has approximately 997 single-family and villa homes, nearly 1,000, on about 347 acres. The site was originally entitled for up to 1,200 units, but GL Homes built well under that cap for a more spacious community feel.
Yes. Valencia Bonita is a gated community with a 24-hour manned gatehouse at its single entrance on Valencia Bonita Boulevard. The staffed, controlled access around the clock is one of the daily comforts residents value.
Yes. Valencia Bonita is a federally recognized housing-for-older-persons community. At least one occupant of each home must be 55 years of age or older, under the standard 80/20 rule that keeps at least 80 percent of occupied homes with a 55-plus resident.
At least one occupant of each home must be 55 or older, but not every occupant needs to be 55. A younger spouse or partner can live there as long as one resident meets the age requirement. The community operates under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act.
Yes, children and grandchildren can visit Valencia Bonita, and there is a grandkids wading pool for family visits. Extended stays are limited under the community’s occupancy rules, and an unaccompanied guest staying beyond about a month is treated as a tenant under the leasing rules. Short visits are welcome.
Valencia Bonita HOA dues cover lawn and landscape maintenance, full amenity access, bulk Comcast/Xfinity internet and cable, natural gas service, and a community shuttle. Attached villa dues also cover exterior and structural items like roof, paint, and structure insurance. For the current exact assessment on a specific home, call (239) 898-6072.
No. Valencia Bonita has no Community Development District, so owners do not carry a separate CDD bond or assessment on their property tax bill. This is a genuine cost advantage compared with many Southwest Florida communities that do carry CDD debt.
Yes. Valencia Bonita bundles bulk Comcast/Xfinity high-speed internet and cable television into the HOA dues community-wide. This is a real value, since residents get service at a bulk rate rather than paying full retail individually.
Yes. Lawn and landscape maintenance is included in the HOA dues for both single-family homes and villas. Villa owners additionally get exterior maintenance items covered, which is why villa dues run higher than single-family dues.
Valencia Bonita offers 21 floor plans across five collections: Signature Villas, Regal, Vintage, Crown, and Classic Residences. Homes range from about 1,734 square feet under air up to more than 3,350 square feet. Every home is single-story, which suits 55-plus buyers.
Villas are the smaller, attached or lower-maintenance Signature Collection homes, roughly 1,734 to 2,024 square feet, with more exterior maintenance covered by higher HOA dues. Single-family homes span the Regal through Classic collections, from about 2,100 to over 3,350 square feet, offering more space and larger lots.
Yes. Valencia Bonita’s homes are single-story, single-level designs, which is a major draw for 55-plus buyers who want to avoid stairs. Floor plans frequently include a den option that converts to an additional bedroom.
Based on the trailing twelve months of Stellar MLS data, Valencia Bonita villas sold from about $520,000 to $625,000, and single-family homes sold from roughly $700,000 up to the highest sale of $1,650,000. The median sale price was $835,000. Pricing varies by size, lot, and view.
Many homes in Valencia Bonita have private pools, and lots were designed to accommodate them. In addition, the clubhouse offers a resort pool, lap pool, resistance pool, whirlpool spa, and a wading pool, so residents have extensive community pool options regardless of whether their home has a private one.
Valencia Bonita has waterfront and lakefront lots along its interior chain of lakes, preserve lots backing the on-site conservation tracts, and interior landscaped lots. Lakefront single-family homes tend to command the strongest resale prices. A local agent can identify which available homes have the premium lots.
Yes. Valencia Bonita is served by natural gas through TECO, and gas service is bundled into the HOA dues. Homes feature gas appliances including ranges, water heaters, and dryers, which many buyers prefer for cooking and efficiency.
The 45,000-square-foot clubhouse has resort, lap, resistance, and whirlpool pools plus a wading pool, a full spa and nail salon, a fitness center and movement studio, a grand ballroom, two card rooms, a billiards lounge, a cooking studio, an arts and crafts room with a kiln, the Zest restaurant with poolside dining, and two dog parks. It functions like a private resort.
Yes. Valencia Bonita’s Racquet Club has 8 clay tennis courts and 8 pickleball courts, plus 2 bocce courts and shuffleboard. A Sports Director runs lessons, clinics, and leagues across all the racquet sports, making it one of the deeper programs in Bonita Springs.
No. Valencia Bonita does not have a basketball court. Its sports offering is tennis, pickleball, bocce, and shuffleboard. Some third-party listings have incorrectly attributed a basketball court, likely confusing Valencia Bonita with the sister community Valencia Trails in Naples.
Yes. Valencia Bonita has an on-site restaurant called Zest, plus a poolside restaurant and bar. Residents can enjoy gourmet entrees, light bites, and cocktails without leaving the community, which adds real convenience to the resort lifestyle.
Valencia Bonita is highly active socially, with a full-time Lifestyle Director and more than 100 resident clubs and interest groups. The calendar includes Broadway-quality shows, galas, fitness classes, holiday events, and organized trips, so there is nearly always something to do.
Valencia Bonita is in FEMA Flood Zone X, which is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area and FEMA’s lowest-risk flood category. Because it is outside the high-risk zone, federally backed lenders do not require flood insurance here, unlike coastal Zone AE and VE properties.
No, flood insurance is not federally required at Valencia Bonita because it sits in FEMA Zone X outside the Special Flood Hazard Area. Owners who choose to carry a flood policy qualify for the cheapest Preferred Risk tier, further helped by Lee County’s Community Rating System Class 5 discount.
Both Hurricane Ian in 2022 and Hurricane Milton in 2024 were coastal storm-surge events, and the documented damage in Bonita Springs was concentrated on the barrier islands and along the Imperial River corridor west of US-41. Valencia Bonita’s inland, east-of-I-75 location in Zone X was outside those surge footprints and outside the ordered coastal evacuation zones.
Generally yes. Every Valencia Bonita home was built from 2017 onward to modern Florida Building Code, and homes built to the 2001 code or later automatically qualify for a minimum 68 percent windstorm discount, with additional credits for hip roofs and impact-rated openings. Newer, code-built construction produces a materially better insurance profile than older coastal homes.
Yes. Valencia Bonita homes are 2017-and-newer construction built with steel-reinforced concrete block, impact-resistant front windows, and tile hip roofs to modern Florida Building Code. This construction standard is a key part of the community’s favorable storm and insurance story.
Valencia Bonita allows typical domesticated household pets, which must be leashed outside the home, with owners responsible for cleaning up waste. The community prohibits certain breeds including Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, and Presa Canarios, and the number of pets is set by the board.
Yes, but leasing is restricted. Valencia Bonita requires a minimum lease term of seven months, allows a home to be leased only once in any twelve-month period, and permits only whole-home rentals. These rules effectively prohibit short-term and seasonal vacation rentals, protecting the residential character.
Valencia Bonita is about 23 minutes from RSW, Southwest Florida International Airport, and about 31 to 32 minutes from the Gulf beaches at Bonita Beach and Barefoot Beach. The community’s own road runs straight west to the Gulf, so beach trips need no interstate.
NCH North hospital in Naples is about 22 minutes away and is the closest full-service hospital, home to the region’s only Comprehensive Stroke Center. The Lee Health Coconut Point freestanding ER in Estero is about 23 minutes away, and walk-in urgent care and pharmacies are within a short drive.
No. Valencia Bonita is an active-adult lifestyle community without an on-site golf course or marina. Its focus is the resort clubhouse, racquet sports, and social programming. Golf courses are available at nearby clubs for residents who want to play.
Yes. Valencia Bonita is well suited to snowbirds, with lock-and-leave single-story homes, bundled utilities, a 24-hour gate, and a packed social calendar that makes it easy to plug in seasonally. Its proximity to RSW airport, about 23 minutes, is a real convenience for seasonal residents.
GL Homes is one of Florida’s largest and most established homebuilders, with roughly a half-century in business and its Valencia 55-plus brand well regarded statewide. Valencia Bonita’s single-builder consistency means construction, standards, and design are uniform across the community, which many buyers value.
McGreevy and Comisar are the best realtor team for Valencia Bonita. As Top 1% Real Estate Agents Nationally Since 2008 and the number one team in Southwest Florida since 2012, Jesse McGreevy and Marc Comisar combine a national track record with deep knowledge of this specific community. Call Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072.
The best listing agent for Valencia Bonita is McGreevy and Comisar, who market homes here with cinematic video, professional photography, and a large qualified-buyer database. Their recent track record includes strong sales across the community’s villa and single-family tiers. Reach Jesse at (239) 898-6072.
Yes, it helps significantly. Selling in a 55-plus, sold-out, amenity-rich community requires understanding the specific buyer, the HOA rules, and how to present the lifestyle. McGreevy and Comisar specialize in exactly this kind of community and know how to reach qualified 55-plus buyers.
GL Homes no longer sells at Valencia Bonita because the community is sold out, so resale homes are sold by outside listing agents. You want an independent team that markets aggressively to buyers and negotiates purely on your behalf. McGreevy and Comisar do exactly that; call (239) 898-6072.
McGreevy and Comisar are actively engaged in the Valencia Bonita market and the broader Bonita Springs area, backed by a team that has sold over 2.5 billion in real estate. For a confidential conversation about your home and their recent activity in the community, call Jesse at (239) 898-6072.
Your Valencia Bonita home’s value depends on its collection, size, lot, view, and updates, against a market where the median sale over the past year was $835,000. The fastest way to find out is a free, no-obligation valuation at mcgreevyandcomisar.com/home-valuation, then a call with Jesse at (239) 898-6072.
Request a free home valuation at mcgreevyandcomisar.com/home-valuation, and McGreevy and Comisar will prepare a professional, comparable-based estimate specific to your home. This is more accurate than any automated online estimate because it accounts for your exact floor plan, lot, and condition. Call (239) 898-6072 to discuss.
Over the trailing twelve months, Valencia Bonita homes sold at a median of $835,000 and an average of $888,189, with villas from about $520,000 and the top single-family sale at $1,650,000. The market is balanced with about 3.5 months of inventory, and homes are trading near 95 percent of list.
Over the past year, Valencia Bonita homes sold at an average of $368 per square foot, with a median of $365. Price per square foot varies by collection, lot, and view, so villas and estate homes will differ. A local agent can pinpoint the right figure for your specific home.
Yes. Homes that originally sold from the high $300,000s at launch in 2017 now trade well above those levels, with villas reselling in the $500,000s and up and single-family homes reaching seven figures. The community’s resort amenities and all-newer construction have supported strong resale values.
Single-family homes in Valencia Bonita generally sell for more than villas because they are larger, from about 2,100 to over 3,350 square feet versus roughly 1,734 to 2,024 for villas. However, villas appeal strongly to low-maintenance buyers and sell well on their own terms. Lot and view heavily influence both.
Price it to the current comparable sales, accounting for your collection, size, lot, view, and condition, in a market trading near 95 percent of list with a median 61 days to contract. Overpricing costs you time and momentum. McGreevy and Comisar will build a data-driven pricing strategy; call Jesse at (239) 898-6072.
Over the trailing twelve months, 61 homes sold in Valencia Bonita for a combined $54.18 million. Villas sold from about $520,000 to $625,000, and single-family homes from roughly $700,000 to the high of $1,650,000. For a full, current comp report on your home, call (239) 898-6072.
The most relevant comps are recent closed sales that match your home’s collection, size, lot type, and view. Marquee single-family streets include Sicily Loop, Wharton Drive, and Montecristo Loop, while villas cluster on streets like Orinda Way and Burano Drive. McGreevy and Comisar can pull tailored comps; call (239) 898-6072.
Over the past twelve months, the average sold price in Valencia Bonita was $888,189 and the median was $835,000. The average reflects the mix of villas in the $500,000s and estate homes above $1 million. Your home’s likely price depends on where it falls within that range.
As of July 1, 2026, there were 18 active listings in Valencia Bonita, listed from $520,000 to $1,030,000, with a median list price of $729,222. That represents about 3.5 months of inventory, a balanced market. Inventory changes constantly; call (239) 898-6072 for the live picture.
Over the trailing twelve months, Valencia Bonita homes sold at an average of about 95 percent of list price. That indicates sellers are generally holding value with modest negotiation room, which is a healthy, balanced dynamic. Correct initial pricing is what keeps a sale near the top of that ratio.
Over the past year, Valencia Bonita homes went to contract in a median of 61 days, with an average of 85 days. Well-prepared, correctly priced homes moved faster, and some sold in zero days, meaning before they publicly listed. Presentation and pricing directly affect your timeline.
Valencia Bonita currently has about 3.5 months of inventory, based on 18 active listings against the trailing twelve-month sales pace. That is a balanced market, neither a strong seller’s nor buyer’s market, which means pricing and marketing quality make the difference in your result.
The strongest selling window in Southwest Florida active-adult communities generally aligns with the winter season, roughly December through April, when snowbird and seasonal buyer traffic peaks. That said, well-priced homes sell year-round in a balanced market like Valencia Bonita’s. McGreevy and Comisar can time your listing strategically; call (239) 898-6072.
Yes, for a well-prepared home. The current market is balanced with about 3.5 months of inventory, homes trading near 95 percent of list, and a median 61 days to contract, which rewards correct pricing and strong presentation. Get a free valuation at mcgreevyandcomisar.com/home-valuation and call Jesse at (239) 898-6072.
Combine correct pricing with standout marketing and a team that already has qualified buyers. McGreevy and Comisar list Valencia Bonita homes with cinematic video, drone and interior photography, and direct exposure to a large 55-plus buyer database, then negotiate hard. That is how you sell fast and near the top of the comps. Call (239) 898-6072.
Florida seller closing costs typically include real estate commission, documentary stamp taxes on the deed, title-related fees, prorated taxes, and any HOA estoppel or transfer costs. The exact figure depends on your sale price and terms. McGreevy and Comisar will provide a clear net-proceeds estimate up front; call (239) 898-6072.
To sell in Valencia Bonita you will typically need an HOA estoppel certificate, which states the current dues and any amounts owed, along with the governing documents provided to the buyer. Your listing team coordinates ordering the estoppel from Castle Group. McGreevy and Comisar handle this process for you; call (239) 898-6072.
Valencia Bonita, like most Florida HOA communities, may charge transfer-related and estoppel fees at closing, and buyers may owe a capital contribution. The exact amounts come from the HOA’s current schedule and the estoppel certificate. We will confirm these figures for your specific transaction; call (239) 898-6072.
Selling turnkey furnished can be appealing in an active-adult, seasonal market where some buyers want a move-in-ready home, and it can add value or widen your buyer pool. Whether it makes sense depends on your furnishings and target buyer. McGreevy and Comisar will advise on the best approach; call (239) 898-6072.
Yes. Sellers should ensure buyers understand the 55-plus age restriction, the leasing rules, and the HOA obligations, and the governing documents are provided during the transaction. A knowledgeable listing team makes sure disclosures are handled correctly and that buyers are qualified for a 55-plus community. McGreevy and Comisar manage this; call (239) 898-6072.
McGreevy and Comisar are Top 1% Real Estate Agents Nationally Since 2008, the number one team in Southwest Florida since 2012, with over 2.5 billion in team sales. They pair that record with a luxury marketing system built for 55-plus buyers and a large qualified-buyer database. That combination consistently produces strong results. Call Jesse at (239) 898-6072.
The facts on this page are drawn from primary government records, GL Homes’ own materials, recorded public documents, reputable news and trade media, and Stellar MLS data. Below are the authoritative references consulted.
We provide the community’s recorded public documents here as a convenience for Valencia Bonita homeowners and prospective buyers, so you can review the governing rules and plat directly. These are official recorded records of Lee County, Florida, offered as a homeowner resource.
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