Spanish Wells
Homes for Sale in Bonita Springs, FL
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Homes For Sale Right Now in Spanish Wells
Live MLS inventory for Spanish Wells. 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 and pending Spanish Wells listings as of 2026-10-18, 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.
Spanish Wells prices off square footage more than anything else. With a median living area around 4,099 square feet and a median price of $785,000, the per-square-foot number of $317.62 sits well below what smaller, newer product commands elsewhere in Bonita Springs — this is a community where buyers are paying for volume of space first, finish and vintage second.
A market heat score of 28 and a median 71 days on market tell the same story: this is not a competitive, multiple-offer environment. Sellers who price realistically for condition and layout still see appreciation — the year-over-year read is up 5.0% — but they should expect a measured sale process, not a fast one. Buyers get 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.
Spanish Wells right now
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($785K) is up 5.0% from the prior 12 months ($748K).Momentum Research, record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: High (26 and 22 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 20, 2026 · Live data: Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Spanish Wells market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $785K ($317 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 74 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 5% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales (26 closings in the current window).
Spanish Wells is a community of 201 homes in Bonita Springs, Lee County, built between 1979 and 2022 (median 1994), with a median living area of about 4,409 square feet. 60% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Spanish Wells is an established Bonita Springs community of roughly 910 homes built mostly between 1979 and 2022, with a median build year of 1998 and some of the larger average floor plans in the area.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Spanish Wells is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing large living space at a moderate per-square-foot cost over a brand-new build
- Move-up buyers comfortable evaluating homes across a wide range of build years, from 1979 to 2022
- Sellers who can accommodate a longer marketing timeline in exchange for steady year-over-year price gains
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a documented amenity package locked in before making an offer
- Anyone requiring a fast, competitive-market sale timeline rather than a median 71-day process
- Investors expecting high transaction velocity, given the limited 29-closing recent window against 910 total homes
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($785K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($748K) IS the +5.0% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 41 sales each (26 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.
24% of homes for sale in ZIP 34135 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 (2026-09-20).
Spanish Wells Market Scorecard
Spanish Wells is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $799,000, and homes go under contract in about 90 days.
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Live data: Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Spanish Wells on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
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The Spanish Wells buying strategy.
If we were buying in Spanish Wells today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Spanish Wells.
Space over speed
The defining number in this community is size: a median 4,099 square feet of living area is large relative to the median price, which is why the per-square-foot figure lands where it does. Homes here vary in age across more than four decades of construction, so condition and updating — not just square footage — will swing value inside any given listing.
Just over half of homes, 55.4%, carry a homestead exemption, meaning a meaningful share of the community is held as non-primary or investment property. Closings have been modest — 29 in the most recent window against 910 total homes — which points to lower turnover and a market that moves in longer cycles rather than fast churn. Current MLS data does not surface a defined amenity package for the community, so any clubhouse, golf, or recreational features should be confirmed listing-by-listing rather than assumed.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Spanish Wells. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Spanish Wells buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (5.8). Basis: Recent Direction +5.0% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 60% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 91.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community where price per square foot varies with condition and vintage more than location, we help buyers sort real value from staged listings, and we help sellers position a longer marketing runway — a median 71 days on market — without leaving equity on the table.
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Recent Developments in Spanish Wells Lee
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Spanish Wells Lee, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- September 2026Development
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 less than a mile north of Spanish Wells Lee.
Source: Gulfshore Business - August 2026Development
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 11 miles northeast of Spanish Wells Lee.
Source: Gulfshore Business - July 2026Infrastructure
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 5 miles northwest of Spanish Wells Lee, elsewhere in Lee County.
Source: Gulfshore Business - June 2026Retail & 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 5 miles north of Spanish Wells Lee, elsewhere in Lee County.
Source: Gulfshore Business - June 2026Retail & 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 11 miles northwest of Spanish Wells Lee, elsewhere in Lee County.
Source: Fort Myers Beach Observer - May 2026Development
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 5 miles north of Spanish Wells Lee, elsewhere in Lee County.
Source: Gulfshore Business
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 18, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 34135)) |
| Under-contract shares | Florida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2012 (435 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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