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Bay Cedar
Homes for Sale in Bonita Springs, FL

By , Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · Updated October 20, 2026

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All 465 homes for sale in Bonita Springs, FL · median $445,000 · 360 homes for sale in 34134 · Lee County homes for sale

Community in Bonita Springs · Lee County · ZIP 34134
65 homesBuilt 1992–2000Median sale $675K
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As of October 2026, Bay Cedar in Bonita Springs, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 7 recorded sales closed at a median of $675,000, $385 per square foot, a median 69 days on market, sellers accepting 92% of original asking. At the median price and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $10,780 ($10,110 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Bay Cedar Housing Pulse Florida Gulf Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$675K
Median sold · 12 mo
$385/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $420 in 2024
91.9%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
69days
Median DOM · closed
14 days at the 2021 low
50%
Under contract
Lee: 18% (1,646 of 9,225)
1 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
7
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Ownership and context
55%
Owner-occupied · Bay Cedar
36 of 65 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
45%
Non-owner-occupied · Bay Cedar
incl. 9% trust or LLC-held · 38% out-of-state
65
Homes in the community
65 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 14 years of records
4
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $900K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1992
Community established
homes built 1992-2000, median 1994 (FL DOR 2025)
1,851sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
10.8%/yr
Turnover rate
about 7 of 65 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 29, 2026

Bay Cedar's current numbers point to a market that is pricing on condition and finish rather than volume. A median of $675,000 against a median price per square foot of $384.93 tells you the spread between an updated home and one that needs work is doing most of the heavy lifting here, not neighborhood-wide demand pressure.

A median 69 days on market is the more telling figure. This is not a bidding-war environment. Sellers who price to the finish level of their home move; sellers who price on hope sit. For buyers, that gives room to negotiate and time to do real diligence before committing.

Figures in this note are as of July 29, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

The 60-Second Overview

Bay Cedar market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $675K ($385 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 69 days on market for closed sales.

In ZIP 34134 (Bonita Springs), 1,060 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $595K ($293/sq ft), down 1.0% year over year, with a median 81 days on market. Right now 437 active and 104 pending listings — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 34134 housing market and the Lee County market.

County records show 4 qualified sales in Bay Cedar across 2024–2025 (3 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $900,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Bay Cedar is a community of 65 homes in Bonita Springs, Lee County, built between 1992 and 2000 (median 1994), with a median living area of about 3,772 square feet. 55% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Bay Cedar sits in Bonita Springs within Lee County, with pricing that currently reflects individual home condition more than broad competitive bidding.

Quick Match

Who Bay Cedar is best for.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting a purchase near the $675,000 median who plan to verify condition against price per square foot before offering.
  • Buyers with flexible timing who can use a longer days-on-market window to negotiate on price or terms.
  • Buyers comfortable doing their own comparison of finish level across listings rather than assuming uniform pricing.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a fixed, narrow price band with minimal condition variance between listings.
  • Buyers expecting a fast-moving, multiple-offer environment based on days-on-market data.
  • Buyers unwilling to budget for updates if targeting the lower end of the per-square-foot spread.

Windows contain 0 to 9 sales each (7 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Listing information provided by the Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$600K$800K20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 2012 · price vs size
$0$250K$500K$750K2k2k2k
56 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$300$40020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $245 in 2012 to a $420 peak in 2024; $385 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020122014201620182020202220242026
14 days at the 2021 low; 69 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%20122014201620182020202220242026
91.9% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
025820122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 9 a year; 7 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

13% of homes for sale in ZIP 34134 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-16).

Bay Cedar Market Scorecard

Balanced

Bay Cedar is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $769,000, and homes go under contract in about 45 days.

$769,000
Median list
$675,000
Median sold
$405
List $/sqft
45
Days on mkt
1/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Bay Cedar

Live MLS inventory for Bay Cedar. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active · 45 daysTop listing
$749,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,851 sqft · built 1995
24973 Bay Cedar DR, Bonita Springs, 34134
Listed by William Raveis Real Estate

Active and pending Bay Cedar listings as of 2026-10-19, priced high to low. Listing information provided by the Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Tap any home to ask about it.

The Strategy

The Bay Cedar buying strategy.

If we were buying in Bay Cedar today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Bay Cedar.

The Quick Decision
Best Buy
Buyers comfortable evaluating condition against price rather than relying on a flat per-square-foot benchmark.
Biggest Risk
Wide variation in price per square foot means a listing can look priced right and still be priced wrong for its condition.
Sweet Spot
Buyers targeting the $675,000 median range who are willing to weigh finish level against price per foot before offering.
Avoid If
You need a fast, low-diligence close in a tight window; this market rewards buyers who take the time to compare condition.
The Deep Dive

What the numbers are actually saying

At $384.93 per square foot against a $675,000 median, Bay Cedar is not a market where every listing is chasing the same buyer pool. The math suggests meaningful variation in what's actually for sale, from move-in ready to homes priced for a buyer willing to update. That's useful information: it means the listing price alone tells you less than the condition behind it.

The 69-day median days-on-market is the number to build a strategy around. It's long enough that overpriced or unfinished listings are getting passed over, and short enough that well-priced, well-presented homes are still finding buyers without excessive delay. Momentum's data window for this snapshot covers a recent 7-day closing period, which keeps this read current rather than stale.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Bay Cedar. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
Why Momentum

Why work with Momentum here

In a market where per-square-foot pricing varies this much, the comp you pull matters more than the number on the listing sheet. We track Bay Cedar's actual recent closings, not averages pulled from a wider Bonita Springs pool, so pricing conversations start from what's really happening here, not a regional guess.

The 15-Second Verdict

Bay Cedar in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers comfortable evaluating condition against price rather than relying on a flat per-square-foot benchmark.
Biggest advantageThe current 69-day median days-on-market leaves room for negotiation and inspection time.
Biggest riskWide variation in price per square foot means a listing can look priced right and still be priced wrong for its condition.
Sweet spotBuyers targeting the $675,000 median range who are willing to weigh finish level against price per foot before offering.
Avoid ifYou need a fast, low-diligence close in a tight window; this market rewards buyers who take the time to compare condition.

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HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Bay Cedar homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Bay Cedar.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $3,480/year (about $290/month) · median of 65 MLS listings, most billed annually
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $3,480 a year ($290 a month) — the median AssociationFee across 65 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Bay Cedar buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxLee County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Bay Cedar.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Bay Cedar sales matched to your home.

Selling in Bay Cedar

Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.

If you are thinking about selling in Bay Cedar, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.

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Recently off market in Bay Cedar

Homes in Bay Cedar that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 2 on record.

Bay Cedar key facts
LocationBonita Springs, Lee County, FL · ZIP 34134, 34135
Homes in the community65 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1992–2000 (median 1994)
Typical living area3,772 sq ft (median)
Sale prices, last 12 months$675,000 median across 7 closed sales · $385 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)69 median
For sale right now1 active, 1 pending · median asking $769,000
Owner-occupied (homestead) share55%

Data as of September 20, 2026. Listing information provided by the Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Bay Cedar key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/bay-cedar, data as of September 20, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in Bay Cedar, Bonita Springs

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 15 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-29 → 2026-10-11)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Listing information provided by the Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Every Home for Sale in Bay Cedar Right Now (1)

All 1 active and pending Bay Cedar listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Recent Developments in Bay Cedar

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Bay Cedar, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.

  1. September 2026
    Development

    Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay tops off second tower

    The second of two 22-story towers at 5000 Coconut Road reached full height on Sept. 18, 2026, completing the 224-residence project by London Bay and Coastal Construction. Tower One is more than 90% purchased and Tower Two about 45%. Move-ins and completion are scheduled for August 2027.

    What it may mean for the marketAdds high-end waterfront condominium inventory in the Estero and Bonita Springs area, with completion expected in August 2027. The site is about 2 miles northwest of Bay Cedar.

    Source: Gulfshore Business
  2. August 2026
    Development

    Audubon and Cameratta settle lawsuit over 10,000-home Kingston community

    Audubon and Cameratta Companies settled a federal suit over the Kingston permit; Cameratta will buy about 98 acres off Carter Road and give up a 100-foot easement for a road through Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Kingston covers about 6,700 acres in eastern Lee County, with first model homes expected within about two months.

    What it may mean for the marketRemoves a legal obstacle to a master-planned community of about 10,000 homes east of Estero, and rules out a road link into Collier County through the sanctuary. The site is about 10 miles northeast of Bay Cedar.

    Source: Gulfshore Business
  3. July 2026
    Infrastructure

    New Big Carlos Pass Bridge opens in Lee County

    The new fixed-span Big Carlos Pass Bridge connecting the south end of Estero Island with Lovers Key officially opened and was dedicated June 30, 2026. The $90.8 million project replaces an older drawbridge and provides 60 feet of boat clearance along with bicycle lanes and sidewalks. Concrete from the demolished drawbridge was repurposed into an artificial reef offshore.

    What it may mean for the marketA new high-span bridge upgrades the coastal road connection and removes the delays associated with the former drawbridge. The project is about 7 miles west of Bay Cedar, elsewhere in Lee County.

    Source: Gulfshore Business
  4. June 2026
    Retail & Dining

    High 5 Entertainment underway at Village Hub SportsPark in Estero

    Vertical construction is underway on a High 5 Entertainment venue at the Village Hub SportsPark on the north side of Williams Road in Estero. The facility will include the 21-court Estero Pickleball Club, a 16-lane bowling alley, two miniature golf courses, an arcade, a full-service kitchen and bar, and retail space. The CEO said construction should finish within six to eight months, targeting soft openings in February 2027.

    What it may mean for the marketA new entertainment and dining venue adds recreational and commercial space to the Estero activity hub. The project is about 6 miles northwest of Bay Cedar, elsewhere in Lee County.

    Source: Gulfshore Business
  5. June 2026
    Retail & Dining

    Fort Myers Beach approves Development Order for Times Square entertainment center with hotel and restaurant

    Fort Myers Beach town staff issued a Development Order for a three-story mixed-use entertainment center at 1028 and 1046 Estero Boulevard at Times Square, on the former sites of Sunset Beach Tropical Grill and The Playmore Tiki Bar. The 41,285-square-foot project by Persaud Properties would include six hotel units, a restaurant, shopping, a bar, an entertainment venue with a stage and a public pool. No construction permits had been issued as of the approval, with additional environmental and stormwater approvals still required.

    What it may mean for the marketA new mixed-use entertainment building would add hotel, dining and retail space to the Times Square commercial district and support its post-storm rebuild. The project is about 13 miles northwest of Bay Cedar, elsewhere in Lee County.

    Source: Fort Myers Beach Observer
  6. May 2026
    Development

    Estero board reviews 370-unit mixed-use complex at Estero Parkway and Three Oaks Parkway

    The Estero Planning, Zoning and Design Board on May 19, 2026 reviewed The Residential Group's proposal for a mixed-use development on 5.275 acres at the southwest corner of Estero Parkway and Three Oaks Parkway. The plan calls for 370 apartments and 33,000 square feet of commercial space and requests a zoning change from a 1994 commercial planned development to a mixed use planned development. The proposal projects fewer daily trips and lower density than the previously approved shopping center.

    What it may mean for the marketThe plan would convert an aging commercial site into new housing and ground-floor retail at a major intersection. The project is about 6 miles north of Bay Cedar, elsewhere in Lee County.

    Source: Gulfshore Business

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Bay Cedar?
The median sale price in Bay Cedar was $675K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (7 closed sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Bay Cedar take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 69 days on market (7 sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
How many homes are in Bay Cedar?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 65 homes in Bay Cedar (public records).
What share of Bay Cedar is owner-occupied?
55% of Bay Cedar parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Bay Cedar built?
Homes in Bay Cedar were built between 1992 and 2000, with a median year built of 1994 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Bay Cedar?
The best agent for Bay Cedar is one who actively works Bonita Springs and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Bay Cedar.
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Where is Bay Cedar, and what county is it in?
Bay Cedar is in Bonita Springs, Lee County, FL, ZIP codes 34134, 34135. The community's center is about 4 miles west of the center of Bonita Springs (straight-line).
Is Bay Cedar a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Bay Cedar: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $675K (7 sales), 27% above the Bonita Springs median of $530K; homes took a median 69 days to go under contract; the assessment roll counts 65 homes, 55% of them homesteaded (owner-occupied). The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
The Verdict

Should you buy in Bay Cedar?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

Buyers targeting a purchase near the $675,000 median who plan to verify condition against price per square foot before offering.Excellent fit
Buyers with flexible timing who can use a longer days-on-market window to negotiate on price or terms.Excellent fit
Buyers comfortable doing their own comparison of finish level across listings rather than assuming uniform pricing.Excellent fit
Buyers who want a fixed, narrow price band with minimal condition variance between listings.Probably not
Buyers expecting a fast-moving, multiple-offer environment based on days-on-market data.Probably not
Buyers unwilling to budget for updates if targeting the lower end of the per-square-foot spread.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsFlorida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 19, 2026)
Community market statsFlorida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 34134/34135))
Under-contract sharesFlorida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2012 (56 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Florida Gulf Coast MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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