Updated July 2026 · Reviewed by Jesse McGreevy and Marc Comisar of Domain Realty Group
If you are searching for homes for sale in WildBlue, the lake and boating community on Corkscrew Road in Estero, Southwest Florida, you want the team that sells and buys here better than anyone: McGreevy and Comisar. Whether you are ready to list your WildBlue home or buy the right one, Jesse McGreevy and Marc Comisar deliver. They are Top 1% Real Estate Agents Nationally Since 2008 and lead the #1 team in Southwest Florida since 2012. Sellers, call Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072 or email [email protected]. Buyers, call Marc at (239) 287-5873.
This page is the transactional deep dive into buying and selling in WildBlue: exactly what you can buy across all four builders, the resale market by price band, floor plans, the full HOA and CDD carrying-cost stack, the lake and boating lifestyle, flood Zone X, schools, rentals, and honest pros and cons. For the community and lifestyle story, visit the main WildBlue hub. Two neighborhoods inside WildBlue have their own deep dives worth a look: the Lennar-built Vista at WildBlue value enclave and the WildBlue Peninsula by Stock luxury estates. Consider this the whole-community homes-and-market view that ties them together.
WildBlue rewards a buyer or seller who understands its two enclaves, its lot-width-to-builder map, and its carrying costs. That is where a specialist earns their keep, and it is why WildBlue owners and buyers call McGreevy and Comisar:
McGreevy and Comisar are the best realtor for WildBlue homes because they combine hyper-local WildBlue market command with the production record of Southwest Florida's leading team. If you want to sell your WildBlue home for top dollar, or buy the right one at the right price, this is the team WildBlue owners and buyers call first.
We lead Domain Realty Group, the #1 real estate team in Southwest Florida since 2012, Top 1% Nationally since 2008, with over $2.5 billion sold as a team and $900 million in personal sales between Jesse and Marc. As the leaders of Domain Realty Group, our team has closed over $2.5 billion in real estate, and we bring that full weight to every WildBlue listing and purchase.
In the last 12 months WildBlue has seen 69 resales, and we have represented buyers and sellers across the community. In the last 12 months we tracked every WildBlue closing across both enclaves, so we can position your home, or your offer, against real comparables rather than guesswork. We know how the WildBlue core prices against Vista WildBlue, how lakefront and dock access change value, and how the HOA plus CDD plus club-fee stack shapes what a buyer will pay and what a seller must disclose.
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WildBlue is a balanced, high-value resale market. Over the trailing 12 months, 69 homes closed community-wide at a median of $1,270,000 and an average of $1,451,910, totaling about $100.18 million in volume, ranging from $600,000 to $4,278,500. Homes averaged $511 per square foot and 94.3% of list price, with 31 active listings and about 5.4 months of supply.
All figures below are from Stellar MLS (via the SWFL MLS Matrix), Development = WILDBLUE, which covers both the WildBlue core and Vista WildBlue. The closed window is the trailing 12 months as of June 24, 2026; active inventory is as of the same date. Every number was hand-verified.
Last 12 months, closed (all WildBlue homes):
Metric | Value |
|---|---|
Closed sales | 69 |
Median sold price | $1,270,000 |
Average sold price | $1,451,910 |
Total dollar volume | about $100.18 million |
Sold price range | $600,000 to $4,278,500 |
Average price per square foot | $511 (median $501) |
Average sale-to-list | 94.3% (median 95.5%) |
Average days on market | 79 (median 58) |
Current active inventory (as of June 24, 2026):
Metric | Value |
|---|---|
Active listings | 31 |
Median list price | $1,599,000 |
List price range | $798,000 to $3,479,000 |
Months of supply | about 5.4 (balanced) |
Sold price distribution (the buyable range):
Price band | Homes sold (of 69) | Share |
|---|---|---|
Under $1 million | 20 | 29% |
$1.0 million to $1.5 million | 23 | 33% |
$1.5 million to $2.0 million | 11 | 16% |
$2.0 million and up | 15 | 22% |
Entry into WildBlue over the last 12 months started at $600,000 (a Vista home of about 2,247 square feet). The top closing was 18250 Blue Eye Loop at $4,278,500 (about 4,498 square feet, or $951 per square foot), a Stock Peninsula estate that closed in February 2026. The heart of the market is $1.0 million to $1.5 million, the single largest band at 23 sales.
Two enclaves within one community: WildBlue reports under one MLS development but splits into two named enclaves. These are subdivisions, not builder segments. The core carries the estate, lakefront, and Stock luxury product; Vista is the Lennar value enclave on the 225-acre Vista Lake.
Enclave | Sales | Median | Average | Range | Avg $/sqft | Median days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WildBlue core | 38 | $1,794,500 | $1,737,524 | $630,000 to $4,278,500 | $566 | 54 |
Vista WildBlue | 31 | $1,165,000 | $1,101,803 | $600,000 to $1,800,000 | $444 | 62 |
WildBlue offers single-family homes only, built by four marketed brands (Lennar, Pulte, WCI, and Stock) across a clear lot-width ladder. The simplest way to understand what you can buy is by lot width, because in WildBlue lot width maps to builder, home size, and price tier. Entry homes sit on 52-foot lots; the ultra-luxury Stock Peninsula estates sit on 140-foot lots.
There are about 1,096 entitled homes at final build-out: 673 in the WildBlue core (governed by the WildBlue CDD) plus 423 in Vista WildBlue (governed by the Blue Lake CDD). The core allocation by builder is Lennar 180, Pulte 256, Stock 92, and Alico East Fund 145, totaling 673. Because WCI merged into Lennar, WCI estate homes sit inside the Lennar and Alico 75-foot and 85-foot allocation.
Lot width to builder to tier map (WildBlue core, 673 homes; from the WildBlue CDD Series 2026 Official Statement):
Lot width | Homes (core) | Typical builder and product | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
52 feet | 99 | Pulte Executive Series (Summerwood, Aqua Shore) | Entry |
66 feet | 99 | Pulte Signature Series (Tangerly Oak, Pinnacle) | Value to mid |
72 feet | 58 | Pulte Premier Series (Pinnacle) | Mid |
75 feet | 269 | Lennar, Alico East Fund, and WCI estate homes | Mid to upper |
85 feet | 102 | Stock Signature plus Lennar and Alico | Premium |
102 feet | 34 | Stock Peninsula custom | Luxury |
140 feet | 12 | Stock Peninsula custom | Ultra luxury |
Total | 673 |
Vista WildBlue adds 423 Lennar homes on 50-foot and 52-foot, 60-foot, and 75-foot lots across the Executive, Manor, and Estate collections. In round numbers, then, WildBlue runs from a low-$600,000s Vista home up to Stock Peninsula estates that Stock has publicly listed from about $4.9 million to $5.9 million.
At launch, builders priced from the $400,000s (Lennar and Vista, Pulte, and WCI) to over $1 million, with Stock reaching well above $4 million. In today's resale market those same homes trade higher, tracked by the market snapshot above.
Buying in WildBlue? Work with the team that knows every tier. From a Vista Executive home to a Stock Peninsula estate, Marc Comisar will match you to the right builder, lot, and enclave. Call Marc at (239) 287-5873.
WildBlue floor plans span four builders and roughly 1,600 to over 5,000 square feet. Pulte offers three named series, Lennar and Vista offer three collections around Vista Lake, WCI built estate homes on the main lake, and Stock offers luxury and custom Peninsula estates. Below are only the plans confirmed by primary builder sources; generic ranges are used where a builder has not published plan names.
Pulte built 256 homesites on about 220 acres with an 88-acre lake, roughly 2.5 miles from I-75. Pulte offers three series: Executive on 52-foot lots, Signature on 66-foot lots, and Premier on 72-foot lots. The whole line runs about 12 Life Tested plans, roughly 1,600 to 4,000 square feet, 2 to 5 bedrooms, priced at launch from the $400,000s to over $1 million.
Plan | Series | Square feet | Beds | Baths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Summerwood | Executive (52-foot) | 1,861 to 3,070 | 2 to 5 | 2 to 4 |
Aqua Shore | Executive (52-foot) | name confirmed; specs not published | not published | not published |
Tangerly Oak | Signature (66-foot) | 2,589 to 2,938 | 2 to 5 | 2.5 to 3 |
Pinnacle | Signature and Premier (66-foot and 72-foot) | 2,488 to 3,676 | 3 to 4 | 3 to 4 |
Lennar built the Vista WildBlue enclave, about 423 homes surrounding the 225-acre Vista Lake, across three collections: Executive (50-foot and 52-foot lots), Manor (60-foot lots), and Estate (75-foot lots). Vista homes run about 1,800 to 3,800 square feet, 2 to 5 bedrooms, priced from the $400,000s at launch. One named Manor example is The Cornell, about 3,332 square feet with 5 bedrooms. Individual Vista plan names beyond that are not published by Lennar, so we describe Vista by collection and size.
WCI Communities, now part of Lennar, built estate homes ringing the 560-acre WildBlue Lake, roughly 2,800 to 3,800 square feet, 3 to 4 bedrooms, full of lofts, dens, and bonus rooms. WCI did not publish individual plan names for WildBlue, so its homes are best understood as the lakefront estate tier inside the Lennar and Alico 75-foot and 85-foot allocation.
Stock is the luxury and custom builder and the last one still selling new homes here. Stock Signature (also branded STOCK Luxury) built on 85-foot lots, with nine plans from 2,500 to over 3,400 square feet: Muirfield VIII, Madison, Madison II, Chandler III, Burlington, Covington, Livia, Sterling, and Westbrook. Stock Custom, The Peninsula, builds estate homes on 102-foot and 140-foot lots, including Savannah, Alexandria, and Calista on Blue Eye Loop, publicly listed from about $4.9 million to $5.9 million. Stock's top-line pricing starts from $1.5 million, and as of July 8, 2026 Stock states that only a few Custom Homes remain available for sale.
WildBlue is essentially built out. All 673 homes in the WildBlue core are constructed and closed with homebuyers, per the WildBlue CDD Series 2026 Official Statement, so in 2026 the WildBlue market is a resale market across Lennar, Vista, Pulte, and WCI, plus a small amount of episodic new construction from Stock's Peninsula custom estates.
For buyers, this means most opportunities are resales: homes that are already landscaped, screened, docked where lakefront, and often upgraded beyond builder standard. The tradeoff is that inventory is limited, at 31 active listings community-wide, and the best homes move quickly (a median of 54 days on market in the core). Buyers who want brand-new construction are limited to Stock's Peninsula, where only a few custom homes remain and pricing runs into the high seven figures.
For sellers, a built-out community with no competing builder incentive on your product tier is an advantage: your resale is not competing against a model home offering closeout pricing next door. That is a real pricing lever, and it is one we use when we list a WildBlue home.
WildBlue owners pay three recurring layers beyond a mortgage: the HOA, a CDD assessment on the annual Lee County property tax bill, and, in the core, a club fee plus a food-and-beverage minimum. A core WildBlue home runs about $8,494 per year in recurring HOA, club fee, and food-and-beverage minimum, plus the CDD assessment and property taxes. A Vista home runs about $6,238 per year recurring, plus its own CDD assessment and taxes.
Understanding the difference between the HOA and the CDD is the single most common source of buyer confusion in WildBlue, so here it is plainly: the HOA funds amenities and community operations, while the CDD is a local special-purpose government whose bond assessment (which paid for infrastructure like roads, water, and stormwater) and separate operations-and-maintenance charge appear as a non-ad valorem line on your Lee County tax bill. The CDD bond can be paid off; the HOA cannot.
Recurring and one-time cost stack (from live MLS data and the WildBlue CDD Series 2026 Official Statement; present as approximate):
Cost component | Core WildBlue home | Vista WildBlue home |
|---|---|---|
HOA | about $1,276 per quarter (about $5,104 per year) | about $1,372 per quarter (about $5,488 per year) |
Mandatory club fee | about $660 per quarter (about $2,640 per year) | included, no separate club fee (cable included) |
Food-and-beverage minimum | $750 per year | $750 per year |
Recurring subtotal | about $8,494 per year | about $6,238 per year |
One-time at closing | about $9,150 | about $9,100 |
Sample annual taxes (including the CDD line) | about $12,818 | about $14,451 |
CDD annual bond assessment by lot width (WildBlue CDD Series 2026 Official Statement): the bond assessment is set by lot width, so a wider, more expensive lot carries a larger CDD line. A separate operations-and-maintenance charge of about $1,210.36 per home per year applies, and the HOA is capped at $4,000 per home per year in the Official Statement.
Lot width | Annual CDD bond assessment per home |
|---|---|
52 feet | $2,827.96 |
66 feet | $3,589.32 |
72 feet | $3,915.62 |
75 feet | $4,078.76 |
85 feet | $4,622.59 |
102 feet | $5,547.08 |
140 feet | $7,613.62 |
Insurance is the fourth cost, and here WildBlue owners get a break: the community sits entirely in FEMA flood Zone X, so a conventional mortgage does not require federal flood insurance (covered in its own section below). Homeowners insurance still applies and should be quoted per home, but the absence of a flood-insurance mandate is a meaningful annual saving versus coastal Zone AE and VE properties.
Carrying costs are exactly where an inexperienced agent gets a WildBlue deal wrong. We build a full cost model for every WildBlue buyer and seller so there are no surprises at closing.
Questions on carrying costs before you buy or list? Call Jesse at (239) 898-6072.
WildBlue is built around about 872 acres of navigable freshwater lakes (marketed as 800-plus acres), and that lake system, not a golf course, is the community's defining feature. The lakes include the 560-acre WildBlue Lake and the 225-acre Vista Lake, plus interior lakes, all former limerock mine pits up to about 40 feet deep. Power boating, water skiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, kayaking, and fishing are all permitted.
This is a genuine rarity in Southwest Florida. Most lake communities restrict boats to electric or trolling motors; WildBlue permits gas-powered boats on deep, open water. Lakefront homeowners may build a private dock, up to 50 feet per the CDD Boat Management Plan, and launch from their own backyard. The community also has a 4,200-square-foot marina with a boat ramp and a kayak launch, so residents without lakefront lots still have direct water access.
For buyers, lakefront and dock access is the single biggest value differentiator inside WildBlue, and it is reflected in the core enclave's higher price per square foot ($566 versus $444 in Vista). For sellers, a home with an existing dock and lakefront exposure commands a premium that must be marketed correctly, which is exactly the kind of WildBlue-specific pricing we do every day.
The Club at WildBlue is the community's bundled amenity campus, and access is included in HOA and club dues, with no separate large membership buy-in. The Club pairs a Social Club of about 21,000 square feet with the WildBlue Sports Club of about 13,800 square feet on a lakeside peninsula, and it is professionally operated by Troon and ICON.
Amenities include a resort-style pool, 6 tennis courts, 8 pickleball courts, bocce, a spa with saunas, 24/7 fitness, and the 4,200-square-foot marina with boat ramp and kayak launch. The Social Club offers indoor and outdoor dining and gathering spaces overlooking the water; specific restaurant and bar names have changed over time, so we confirm current venues for every client rather than relying on marketing copy.
Because amenity access is bundled into dues, WildBlue avoids the large golf-equity buy-in common at nearby country-club communities. That keeps the entry cost of ownership focused on the home and the recurring dues, rather than a separate five-figure or six-figure membership. Note that the core carries an additional mandatory club fee and a food-and-beverage minimum, detailed in the carrying-cost section above.
WildBlue sits entirely in FEMA flood Zone X, the minimal-risk designation, per FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map panel 12071C0625F. In Zone X, a conventional mortgage does not carry a federal flood-insurance mandate, which is a significant and unusual advantage for a waterfront-lifestyle community in Southwest Florida. Buyers should still verify the exact zone for any specific parcel on the FEMA Map Service Center.
The reason WildBlue is dry despite being built around 872 acres of lakes is engineering: the lakes are deep former mine pits that double as the community's stormwater management system, permitted through the South Florida Water Management District, and the home pads sit above the base flood elevation. This is why an owner can live on the water yet fall outside the high-risk AE and VE zones that drive coastal insurance costs.
For buyers, this can mean a meaningful annual saving versus a coastal home that requires federal flood insurance. A lender may still recommend a voluntary flood policy, and every buyer should get a homeowners-insurance quote specific to the home, its roof age, and its wind-mitigation features. For sellers, Zone X is a marketing asset worth stating plainly to insurance-conscious buyers, and we do.
WildBlue is served by the School District of Lee County, and the homes typically feed Pinewoods Elementary, Three Oaks Middle, and Estero High, though attendance zones are assigned by parcel and should be verified on the district's school locator before you rely on them. WildBlue is a family-friendly, all-ages community, and school access is a real factor for many buyers.
Pinewoods Elementary is well regarded (rated 8 out of 10 by GreatSchools and A-minus by Niche). Three Oaks Middle is an A-rated school offering Cambridge, AVID, and Gifted programs. Estero High offers the Cambridge AICE program and reports a 96% graduation rate. Because zoning can change, confirm the current assignment for a specific WildBlue address using the Lee County Schools locator.
Private options nearby include Canterbury School (rated A-plus), Bishop Verot Catholic High School (rated A), and Evangelical Christian School (rated A-minus), all within a reasonable drive of Corkscrew Road. For families weighing public zoning against private options, we can walk you through how each WildBlue address lines up.
WildBlue is a low-turnover, owner-occupant community with a deliberately thin rental pool. Leases require a 30-day minimum term, with a maximum of 3 leases per home per year, per the community governing documents and current MLS data. That rule is designed to keep WildBlue owner-occupied, and the market shows it: only 7 homes leased in a full year against roughly 1,096 entitled homes.
As of July 8, 2026, WildBlue had 17 active rental listings, split between long-term and seasonal. Six were long-term annual rentals at monthly rents of $5,000 to $9,500, a median of about $7,000 per month, or roughly $84,000 per year. Eleven were seasonal or vacation rentals, with peak-season rates of $8,500 to $19,000 per month (a median near $16,500 at peak) and off-season rates running roughly $4,200 to $15,000 per month.
Over the trailing 12 months (July 2025 to July 2026), 7 WildBlue homes actually leased, at closed rents of $3,900 to $8,500 per month, a median of $5,500 per month (about $66,000 per year) and an average near $6,100 per month. Six were annual leases and one was seasonal. For an investor, the takeaway is that WildBlue is not a high-volume rental play; it is a place people buy to live, which supports resale demand and value stability.
Pet rules in WildBlue are generally accommodating, but specific limits on the number and type of pets are set in the HOA governing documents and should be verified there during due diligence. We help every client pull the current leasing and pet provisions before they commit.
WildBlue sits on Corkscrew Road in unincorporated Lee County, reached from I-75 Exit 123 and then about 3 to 4 miles east, with a community address of 18721 WildBlue Blvd. It is marketed as Estero, but its postal city is Fort Myers and its ZIP code is 33913 (with some 33967), and it is not inside the incorporated Village of Estero. That dual identity confuses buyers, so here it is in plain terms.
WildBlue is genuinely in the Estero and Fort Myers border area along Corkscrew Road. Marketing calls it Estero because that is the recognized lifestyle area; the United States Postal Service assigns Fort Myers 33913 as the mailing city; and the land is in unincorporated Lee County, governed by the county rather than a municipal government, on top of its two CDDs and its master association. All three descriptions are correct at once.
One more disambiguation matters: this WildBlue is not the "Wild Blue" at Lakewood Ranch near Sarasota. They share a name and nothing else. This page, and everything on it, refers to the Corkscrew Road, Fort Myers 33913 WildBlue in Lee County. If you searched WildBlue and landed on Sarasota-area content, this is the community you meant.
WildBlue competes with a short list of Estero-area lake and resort communities, and its differentiator against all of them is the same: an 800-plus-acre navigable freshwater lake system with power boating and private docks, rather than golf. Buyers cross-shopping WildBlue most often look at Esplanade Lake Club, Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf Club, Corkscrew Shores, Verdana Village, and The Place at Corkscrew.
Esplanade Lake Club leans into a wellness and resort-lifestyle brand on a large lake. Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf Club adds a beach club and golf and sits at the top of the amenity spectrum. Corkscrew Shores is a no-CDD lake community whose lake is boating-limited rather than open to power boats. Verdana Village and The Place at Corkscrew emphasize sports and amenity value at lower price points. WildBlue's position among them is the boating-luxury tier: deep, open, gas-powered-boat water without a golf requirement, at a price band anchored around $1.0 million to $1.5 million.
We know each of these communities well and can give you a candid, side-by-side read on which fits your budget, your lifestyle, and your resale outlook, without steering you toward any one of them.
WildBlue is an outstanding fit for buyers who want a navigable boating lake, resort amenities, and a low-flood-risk address, and a poorer fit for buyers who want on-site golf, low fixed carrying costs, or abundant new construction. Here is the honest, data-backed ledger.
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The right verdict depends on your priorities, and that is exactly the conversation we have with every WildBlue buyer before you write an offer.
If you are searching for a WildBlue listing agent, or thinking, "I need someone to sell my WildBlue home," McGreevy and Comisar is the team to call. We list and sell across both WildBlue enclaves, we price to the community's real two-tier market, and we handle the HOA, CDD, and club-transfer details that trip up out-of-area agents. Sellers are our priority, and WildBlue owners are exactly who we serve best.
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The WildBlue selling market right now: 69 homes closed community-wide in the last 12 months at a median of $1,270,000 and 94.3% of list price, with about $100.18 million in total volume and a balanced 5.4 months of supply. The core enclave sold at a median of $1,794,500 and $566 per square foot; Vista sold at a median of $1,165,000 and $444 per square foot. In the last 12 months WildBlue has seen 69 resales, and we have represented buyers and sellers across the community.
What makes selling a WildBlue home different: four things move a WildBlue sale that generic Estero selling misses. First, HOA and CDD disclosure, because a buyer needs the full carrying-cost stack (HOA, CDD bond by lot width, club fee, food-and-beverage minimum) presented cleanly or the deal wobbles at inspection. Second, club-membership and amenity transfer, which must be handled correctly at closing. Third, the lakefront and dock premium, which has to be marketed and defended in the price. Fourth, two-enclave pricing, because a core home and a Vista home are not comps for each other, and mispricing across that line is the most common WildBlue listing error.
What is your WildBlue home worth? Get a free valuation in 60 seconds. Start at https://mcgreevyandcomisar.com/home-valuation, or talk to Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072, text or call.
Do I price my WildBlue home against the whole community or just my enclave? Just your enclave. Core homes and Vista homes are separate markets, with a median gap of more than $600,000 and different price-per-square-foot benchmarks. We comp within your enclave, lot width, and lakefront status.
How do the HOA and CDD affect my sale? Buyers price on total cost of ownership, so a clean, accurate disclosure of the HOA, the CDD bond assessment for your lot width, the club fee, and the food-and-beverage minimum protects your price and prevents renegotiation.
Does my dock and lakefront add value? Yes, materially. A private dock and open-water exposure are the top value drivers inside WildBlue and must be marketed deliberately, not buried in the remarks.
How long will my WildBlue home take to sell? Core homes sold at a median of 54 days on market over the last year and Vista homes at 62 days, with 94.3% average sale-to-list. Correct pricing and presentation are what keep a WildBlue home at the fast end of that range.
Should I sell now or wait? With balanced supply and strong sale-to-list ratios, a well-prepared WildBlue home sells now. We will model your specific timing against inventory in your enclave before you decide.
McGreevy and Comisar are your local WildBlue experts, and reaching them is simple: Jesse McGreevy at (239) 898-6072, Marc Comisar at (239) 287-5873. They lead Domain Realty Group, the #1 team in Southwest Florida since 2012 and Top 1% nationally since 2008, and they bring that record to every WildBlue listing and purchase.
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Over the last 12 months, WildBlue homes closed from $600,000 to $4,278,500, with a median of $1,270,000 and an average of $1,451,910 across 69 sales. The heart of the market runs $1.0 million to $1.5 million, the largest single price band.
WildBlue closings ranged from $600,000 to about $4.28 million over the last year, and active listings run $798,000 to $3,479,000. At launch, builders priced from the $400,000s to over $1 million, with Stock estates well above $4 million.
The median WildBlue home sold for $1,270,000 over the trailing 12 months across 69 closed sales, per Stellar MLS. The core enclave's median was $1,794,500 and Vista's was $1,165,000.
WildBlue averaged $511 per square foot over the last 12 months (median $501). By enclave, the WildBlue core averaged $566 per square foot and Vista WildBlue averaged $444 per square foot.
The entry point over the last year was a $600,000 Vista WildBlue home of about 2,247 square feet. Vista is the community's value enclave, and homes under $1 million made up 20 of the 69 recent sales.
The top recent closing was 18250 Blue Eye Loop at $4,278,500 (about 4,498 square feet, or $951 per square foot), a Stock Peninsula estate. Stock has publicly listed other Peninsula estates from about $4.9 million to $5.9 million.
WildBlue has held value well, closing at 94.3% of list price on average with a balanced 5.4 months of supply over the last year. The navigable lake, Zone X status, and low-turnover ownership support demand. This is general market information, not investment advice.
Beyond a mortgage, a core WildBlue home carries about $8,494 per year in recurring HOA, club fee, and food-and-beverage minimum, plus a CDD assessment and taxes (a sample of about $12,818 per year). A Vista home runs about $6,238 per year recurring plus its CDD and taxes.
WildBlue HOA fees run about $1,276 per quarter (about $5,104 per year) in the core and about $1,372 per quarter (about $5,488 per year) in Vista. Confirm current figures in the recorded governing documents during due diligence.
WildBlue HOA dues cover access to The Club, the sports club, pools, tennis, pickleball, bocce, and 24/7 fitness, plus common-area upkeep and gated security. In Vista, cable is included. Club membership is bundled, with no large separate buy-in.
WildBlue has two CDDs. The annual bond assessment runs from $2,827.96 on a 52-foot lot to $7,613.62 on a 140-foot lot, plus about $1,210.36 in operations-and-maintenance, collected as a non-ad valorem line on the Lee County property tax bill.
The WildBlue HOA funds amenities and community operations. The CDD is a local special-purpose government whose bond (which financed infrastructure) and operations-and-maintenance charge appear on your Lee County tax bill. The CDD bond can be paid off; the HOA cannot.
Yes. Per the WildBlue CDD Series 2026 Official Statement, the district financed community infrastructure with bonds repaid through annual assessments by lot width, and an owner may pay off the remaining bond principal on their parcel.
WildBlue property taxes combine standard ad valorem taxes with the CDD non-ad valorem assessment. Sample annual figures are about $12,818 for a core home and about $14,451 for a Vista home. Look up any specific parcel via the Lee County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector.
In the core, yes: a mandatory club fee of about $660 per quarter plus a $750 per year food-and-beverage minimum. In Vista, there is no separate club fee, only the $750 per year food-and-beverage minimum. There is no large equity buy-in.
Four builders are marketed in WildBlue: Lennar (the developer), Pulte, WCI Communities (now part of Lennar), and Stock. Stock is the only builder still selling new homes, and only its Peninsula custom estates.
Yes. Pulte built 256 homesites in WildBlue across three series: Executive on 52-foot lots, Signature on 66-foot lots, and Premier on 72-foot lots, with plans including Summerwood, Aqua Shore, Tangerly Oak, and Pinnacle.
Yes. Stock built the luxury tier on 85-foot lots (Stock Signature) and the custom Peninsula estates on 102-foot and 140-foot lots. Stock is the last builder still selling new homes here, and only a few Custom Homes remain.
Yes. WCI Communities, a Lennar-owned brand, built estate homes of roughly 2,800 to 3,800 square feet, 3 to 4 bedrooms, ringing the 560-acre WildBlue Lake, with lofts, dens, and bonus rooms.
Yes. Lennar is both the master developer and a builder, delivering the Vista WildBlue enclave of about 423 homes on the 225-acre Vista Lake across three collections. WCI, which Lennar owns, built additional estate homes in the core.
WildBlue floor plans include Pulte's Summerwood, Aqua Shore, Tangerly Oak, and Pinnacle; Lennar and Vista's Executive, Manor, and Estate collections; WCI's estate homes; and Stock's Signature and Peninsula plans, spanning roughly 1,600 to over 5,000 square feet.
Nearly. All 673 homes in the WildBlue core are built and closed, per the WildBlue CDD Series 2026 Official Statement, and Vista is complete. The only remaining new construction is a small number of Stock Peninsula custom estates.
WildBlue is effectively at final build-out. In 2026 it is a resale market across Lennar, Vista, Pulte, and WCI, plus episodic new construction from Stock's Peninsula custom estates.
Only from Stock, and only its Peninsula custom estates, of which Stock states only a few remain available for sale as of July 2026. Every other builder is sold out, so the rest of the market is resale.
Availability comes mainly through resale and any remaining Stock inventory, and it changes constantly. With just 31 active listings community-wide, we recommend a live search; call Marc at (239) 287-5873 for current quick-move-in options.
They are the community's two enclaves. The WildBlue core (WildBlue CDD, 673 homes) holds the estate, lakefront, and Stock luxury product. Vista WildBlue (Blue Lake CDD, 423 Lennar homes on the 225-acre Vista Lake) is the value enclave and the community's entry point.
Vista WildBlue is a Lennar enclave, built across three collections: Executive (50-foot and 52-foot lots), Manor (60-foot lots), and Estate (75-foot lots), with homes of about 1,800 to 3,800 square feet.
WildBlue homes range from roughly 1,600 square feet at the Pulte and Vista entry level to over 5,000 square feet in the Stock Peninsula estates, depending on builder and series.
WildBlue core lot widths are 52, 66, 72, 75, 85, 102, and 140 feet, with width mapping to builder and price tier. Vista WildBlue uses 50-foot and 52-foot, 60-foot, and 75-foot lots.
WildBlue is single-family only. There are no condominium or villa products in either the WildBlue core or Vista WildBlue.
Model access is limited now that the community is largely built out, though Stock may show its Peninsula product. We can arrange showings of resale homes across every builder and tier; call Marc at (239) 287-5873.
WildBlue's amenities center on The Club: a Social Club of about 21,000 square feet, the WildBlue Sports Club of about 13,800 square feet, a resort pool, 6 tennis courts, 8 pickleball courts, bocce, a spa with saunas, 24/7 fitness, and a 4,200-square-foot marina.
Yes. WildBlue's lakes are navigable freshwater, and power boating, water skiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, kayaking, and fishing are all permitted. This open-water boating access is the community's defining differentiator.
Lakefront WildBlue homeowners may build a private boat dock, up to 50 feet per the CDD Boat Management Plan. Residents without lakefront lots still have lake access through the community marina, boat ramp, and kayak launch.
WildBlue has about 872 acres of navigable freshwater lakes (marketed as 800-plus acres), including the 560-acre WildBlue Lake and the 225-acre Vista Lake, plus interior lakes.
WildBlue centers on two large lakes, the 560-acre WildBlue Lake and the 225-acre Vista Lake, plus interior lakes. They are former limerock mine pits up to about 40 feet deep, which is what makes them boatable.
Yes. WildBlue has a 4,200-square-foot marina with a boat ramp and a kayak launch as part of The Club amenity campus, giving every resident water access.
Yes. The Club at WildBlue includes indoor and outdoor social and dining spaces overlooking the water. Specific restaurant and bar venues have changed over time, so we confirm current dining for every client.
The Club at WildBlue is the community's bundled social and sports amenity campus on a lakeside peninsula, operated by Troon and ICON, combining a roughly 21,000-square-foot Social Club with a 13,800-square-foot sports club, pools, courts, spa, fitness, and marina.
Yes. The WildBlue Sports Club runs about 13,800 square feet and includes 24/7 fitness, 6 tennis courts, 8 pickleball courts, and bocce, alongside the resort pool and spa.
No. WildBlue has no on-site golf course; its lake and boating system is the differentiator instead. Golfers can join off-site at a community such as Grandezza, which welcomes non-resident golf and social members.
Lakefront homes in WildBlue include WCI estates on the 560-acre WildBlue Lake, Stock luxury and Peninsula estates, and larger Pulte and Lennar homes. Lakefront inventory is limited and moves quickly; call Marc at (239) 287-5873 for current listings.
Many lakefront WildBlue homes have an existing private dock or can add one, up to 50 feet per the CDD Boat Management Plan. We can filter current listings specifically for homes with docks.
WildBlue is on Corkscrew Road in unincorporated Lee County, reached via I-75 Exit 123 and then about 3 to 4 miles east. The community address is 18721 WildBlue Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33913.
Both descriptions are used. WildBlue is marketed as Estero, its postal city is Fort Myers, its ZIP is 33913, and it sits in unincorporated Lee County along the Estero and Fort Myers border on Corkscrew Road. It is not inside the incorporated Village of Estero.
WildBlue's ZIP code is 33913, with some addresses in 33967. The postal city is Fort Myers.
WildBlue is in Lee County, Florida, in an unincorporated area governed by the county rather than a municipality, on top of its two CDDs and master association.
From I-75, take Exit 123 for Corkscrew Road, then head east about 3 to 4 miles. WildBlue's entrance is at 18721 WildBlue Blvd.
Yes. WildBlue is a gated community with security, consistent with its description as a gated development by the developer.
For buyers who want a navigable boating lake, resort amenities, low flood risk, and an all-ages gated setting, WildBlue is among the strongest choices in the Estero area. Buyers who want on-site golf or minimal fixed costs may prefer other communities.
Pros: a navigable power-boating lake, FEMA Zone X, bundled resort amenities, all-ages gated security, and a liquid resale market. Cons: a real HOA-plus-CDD-plus-club carrying-cost stack, no on-site golf, limited new construction, and a thin rental pool. See the full pros-and-cons section above.
WildBlue owners most often praise the boating lifestyle and the resort amenities. Because review platforms vary in reliability, we share candid, current owner feedback directly rather than relying on aggregate scores.
No. WildBlue is an all-ages community, not age-restricted. Some third-party listing sites mislabel it as 55+, which is incorrect; verify against the recorded HOA governing documents.
WildBlue is home to families, working professionals, seasonal residents, and active retirees. Because it is all-ages rather than 55+, the resident mix is broad, anchored by the boating and amenity lifestyle.
Yes, for active retirees who want boating, resort amenities, and low flood risk. Note that WildBlue is all-ages, not a 55+ community, so retirees live alongside families and professionals.
No. This WildBlue is on Corkscrew Road in Fort Myers 33913, Lee County. The "Wild Blue" at Lakewood Ranch is a separate community near Sarasota. They share a name and nothing else.
WildBlue is entitled for about 1,096 homes at final build-out: 673 in the WildBlue core (WildBlue CDD) and 423 in Vista WildBlue (Blue Lake CDD). Marketing often rounds this to about 1,000 homes.
WildBlue is a gated community with security patrol, which many buyers value. For current, address-specific safety data, we recommend reviewing Lee County Sheriff resources during due diligence.
WildBlue is in the School District of Lee County and typically feeds Pinewoods Elementary, Three Oaks Middle, and Estero High. Attendance zones are assigned by parcel, so confirm the current assignment for a specific address on the Lee County Schools locator.
WildBlue is entirely in FEMA Zone X, the minimal-risk designation, per FEMA panel 12071C0625F. Confirm the exact zone for any parcel on the FEMA Map Service Center.
Yes. WildBlue sits in Zone X, a minimal-risk designation that carries no federal flood-insurance mandate for a conventional mortgage. Always verify per address on the FEMA Map Service Center.
In Zone X, flood insurance is generally not federally required for a conventional loan, though a lender may still recommend a voluntary policy. Your lender uses the FEMA map to determine any requirement for a specific home.
Yes, within limits. WildBlue requires a 30-day minimum lease term and allows a maximum of 3 leases per home per year, per the community governing documents and current MLS data. Verify the exact terms in the recorded documents.
WildBlue's minimum lease term is 30 days, with a maximum of 3 leases per home per year. This keeps WildBlue an owner-occupant community with a thin rental pool.
WildBlue's HOA rules cover architectural standards, leasing limits, amenity use, and community conduct. Review the recorded CC&Rs and governing documents during due diligence; we help every client obtain the current versions.
WildBlue is generally pet-friendly, but specific limits on the number and type of pets are set in the HOA governing documents and should be verified there. No WildBlue-specific pet cap is published publicly.
Both are lake communities. Esplanade Lake Club leans into a wellness and resort brand, while WildBlue leads on open-water power boating and private docks. The best fit depends on whether you prioritize boating access or a wellness-forward amenity package.
Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf Club adds a beach club and golf and sits at the top of the amenity spectrum. WildBlue is boating-first, without on-site golf, and typically at a lower entry price. Buyers choose WildBlue for open-water boating over golf.
Corkscrew Shores is a no-CDD lake community whose lake is boating-limited rather than open to power boats. WildBlue permits gas-powered boats on deep water and is larger and generally higher-priced, with a CDD assessment as part of its cost.
Verdana Village and The Place at Corkscrew emphasize sports and amenity value at lower price points. WildBlue is the boating-luxury tier, anchored around $1.0 million to $1.5 million, with its navigable lake system as the draw.
WildBlue's differentiator is its 800-plus-acre navigable freshwater lake system with power boating, water skiing, and private docks, rather than golf. Few Southwest Florida communities offer open, deep, gas-powered-boat water like this.
To sell your WildBlue home, call Jesse McGreevy direct at (239) 898-6072. We price within your specific enclave, prepare clean HOA and CDD disclosures, market lakefront and dock value, and reach active buyers through the #1 team in Southwest Florida.
McGreevy and Comisar are the best listing agents for WildBlue: Top 1% Real Estate Agents Nationally Since 2008 and the #1 team in Southwest Florida since 2012, with deep WildBlue-specific pricing knowledge across both enclaves.
McGreevy and Comisar are the best realtor for WildBlue homes. They sell and buy across the community, lead Domain Realty Group, and know how the core, Vista, lot width, and lakefront access drive value.
McGreevy and Comisar represent buyers and sellers across WildBlue and lead Domain Realty Group, the #1 team in Southwest Florida since 2012. In the last 12 months WildBlue has seen 69 resales, and we have represented buyers and sellers across the community.
Your WildBlue home's value depends on its enclave, lot width, square footage, and lakefront or dock status. Get a free valuation at https://mcgreevyandcomisar.com/home-valuation or call Jesse at (239) 898-6072.
Over the last 12 months, WildBlue's median sold price was $1,270,000. By enclave, the core sold at a median of $1,794,500 and $566 per square foot, and Vista sold at a median of $1,165,000 and $444 per square foot.
WildBlue is a balanced market, with about 5.4 months of supply and a 94.3% average sale-to-list ratio over the last year. Values are stable, with the core and Vista enclaves trending on their own separate benchmarks.
WildBlue recorded 69 closed sales community-wide over the trailing 12 months, totaling about $100.18 million in volume, per Stellar MLS. That splits into 38 core sales and 31 Vista sales.
The median WildBlue sold price over the last 12 months was $1,270,000. The average was $1,451,910, and prices ranged from $600,000 to $4,278,500.
WildBlue resale value is strong, averaging $511 per square foot with recent closings from $600,000 up to $4,278,500 and a 94.3% average sale-to-list ratio. Lakefront and dock access add a premium within the community.
WildBlue homes averaged 79 days on market over the last year (median 58). By enclave, core homes sold at a median of 54 days and Vista homes at 62 days. Correct pricing keeps a home at the fast end.
Cash purchases are common in WildBlue's price tier, but the current share moves with the market. We pull the up-to-date cash-buyer percentage from MLS closed-sale data when we prepare your listing strategy.
WildBlue homes sold at 94.3% of list price on average over the last 12 months (median 95.5%). A tighter sale-to-list ratio starts with accurate, enclave-specific pricing, which is where representation matters most.
With balanced supply and strong sale-to-list ratios, a well-prepared WildBlue home sells well now. We model your specific timing against current inventory in your enclave before you decide. Call Jesse at (239) 898-6072.
Yes, for a correctly priced and well-presented home. WildBlue's balanced market, limited inventory of 31 active listings, and 94.3% sale-to-list ratio reward sellers who prepare and price right. We build that plan with you.
Recent WildBlue comps range from a $600,000 Vista home to a $4,278,500 Stock Peninsula estate. We pull live comps by enclave, lot width, square footage, and lakefront or dock status so your price reflects true comparables, not the whole community.
Price within your enclave, never against the whole community. The WildBlue core sold at a median of $1,794,500 and $566 per square foot, while Vista sold at a median of $1,165,000 and $444 per square foot, a gap of more than $600,000. We comp within your enclave, lot width, and lakefront status so your number is defensible. Call Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072.
Yes, materially. Lakefront exposure and a private dock are the top value drivers inside WildBlue, reflected in the core enclave's $566 per square foot versus $444 in Vista. A dock can run up to 50 feet per the CDD Boat Management Plan. We market that open-water access deliberately rather than burying it in the remarks, so it is defended in your price.
Buyers price on total cost of ownership, so disclose the CDD bond assessment for your lot width plainly. It runs from $2,827.96 on a 52-foot lot to $7,613.62 on a 140-foot lot, plus about $1,210.36 in operations and maintenance, collected as a non-ad valorem line on the Lee County tax bill. A clean disclosure protects your price and prevents renegotiation at inspection.
Yes. Per the WildBlue CDD Series 2026 Official Statement, the remaining bond principal on a parcel can be paid off, unlike HOA dues, which cannot. Some buyers prefer a home with the bond already satisfied, and some negotiate a payoff at closing. We help you present the current bond balance clearly so it becomes a selling point rather than a surprise.
Club access at WildBlue is bundled into HOA and club dues with no large equity buy-in, so there is no separate membership to sell. In the core, a buyer assumes the mandatory club fee of about $660 per quarter and the $750 per year food-and-beverage minimum. We handle the amenity and dues transfer at closing so nothing stalls the deal.
Many gated Southwest Florida communities limit or prohibit yard signs, and WildBlue's specific sign rules live in the recorded HOA governing documents. Because WildBlue is gated and security-patrolled, most buyer traffic comes through online marketing and agent showings rather than drive-by signs. We pull the current sign provisions for your home and build a marketing plan that does not depend on a yard sign.
Architectural Review Committee rules govern exterior changes and improvements, not interior staging, so they rarely affect how you present a home for showings. If you plan exterior touch-ups before listing, those may need ARC approval first. We review the current architectural standards in the governing documents so any pre-listing work stays compliant and does not delay your sale.
Southwest Florida's peak buyer season runs roughly through the winter and early spring, when seasonal residents and out-of-state buyers are in town. That said, WildBlue's balanced market and limited inventory of 31 active listings mean a well-prepared, correctly priced home sells year-round. We model your specific timing against inventory in your enclave before you list. Call Jesse at (239) 898-6072.
Cash purchases are common in WildBlue's price tier, but the current share moves with the market. Rather than quote a stale figure, we pull the up-to-date cash-buyer percentage from MLS closed-sale data when we prepare your listing strategy, so you know exactly who is buying in your enclave and price band before you set a price.
WildBlue homes averaged 79 days on market over the last year, with a median of 58. By enclave, core homes sold at a median of 54 days and Vista homes at 62 days, at a 94.3% average sale-to-list ratio. Correct, enclave-specific pricing and strong presentation are what keep a home at the fast end of that range.
A pre-listing inspection can surface issues early so they do not derail you at the buyer's inspection, which is often where a WildBlue deal wobbles. It is optional, but it lets you address items on your own timeline and disclose cleanly. We advise whether it makes sense for your specific home and help you weigh the cost against a smoother closing.
A net sheet starts from your sale price, then subtracts the mortgage payoff, any remaining CDD bond payoff if you choose, prorated HOA and club dues, taxes, and closing costs, leaving your estimated net proceeds. Because WildBlue carries an HOA plus CDD plus club stack, we build a precise net sheet for your exact home before you list. Call Jesse at (239) 898-6072.
It depends on whether the home is your primary residence, how long you have owned it, and your gain. Primary-residence sellers may qualify for a federal exclusion, while second homes and investment properties are treated differently. This is general information, not tax advice, so consult your tax professional or attorney for your specific situation.
If your WildBlue home is held for investment rather than as a primary residence, a 1031 exchange may let you defer capital gains by reinvesting in like-kind property within strict timelines. The rules are fact-specific and easy to trip on. This is general information, not tax or legal advice, so consult your tax professional or attorney before you rely on it.
WildBlue permits leasing with a 30-day minimum term and a maximum of 3 leases per home per year, so it suits an owner who wants occasional seasonal income, not a high-volume rental play. If your home has a rental history, we present the actual lease terms and rents to investor-minded buyers, while positioning it primarily as the owner-occupant lifestyle home most WildBlue buyers want.
Essential. WildBlue's value is its water: the 560-acre WildBlue Lake, the 225-acre Vista Lake, docks, and open-water views. Professional photography and drone video capture lakefront exposure and the amenity campus in a way phone photos cannot, and most buyers shop online first. We include professional media on every WildBlue listing so the home's best asset is front and center.
Both can work. Staging, whether in an occupied or a vacant home, helps buyers picture the lakefront lifestyle and sets the emotional tone that supports price. Vacant homes photograph cleanly but can feel empty, while a lightly staged home often shows best. We advise on the right approach for your specific home, floor plan, and enclave before the first showing.
An estoppel is an official statement from the HOA confirming your account status: current dues, any balance owed, and pending assessments. Title and closing rely on it to prorate fees correctly at settlement. Because WildBlue layers HOA, club, and CDD charges, we order the estoppel early and reconcile it against your net sheet so there are no closing-day surprises.
iBuyers trade convenience for price, and they rarely account for WildBlue's specifics: enclave pricing, lakefront and dock premiums, and the CDD stack. In a balanced market closing at 94.3% of list price, a correctly marketed listing typically nets more. We will model both paths honestly so you can compare a real listing strategy against any instant offer. Call Jesse at (239) 898-6072.
You get enclave-specific pricing, professional photography and drone video, clean HOA and CDD disclosure prep, lakefront and dock marketing, and the reach of the #1 team in Southwest Florida since 2012. We handle the club and amenity transfer details that trip up out-of-area agents. Call Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072 to start.
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