Caravella
Homes for Sale in Bonita Springs, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Caravella is a small, built-out pocket of Bonita Springs — 88 homes total, all constructed between 2002 and 2006, with a median build year of 2004. What drives price here is square footage, not amenities: the median living area runs 3,653 square feet, which is large for this price point, and the median sale price of $750,000 works out to roughly $390.62 per square foot. That combination tells you this is a community where buyers are paying for interior space and lot presence more than for a gated entry or a clubhouse.
At just under two months of median days on market (56), homes here are not moving instantly, but they are not sitting stale either. With only 88 total homes and a 3-month closings window feeding this snapshot, the sample is thin enough that a single high-condition sale or a single dated one can swing the per-square-foot number noticeably. Sellers should price off condition and comparable square footage rather than assuming the community median applies evenly across every home.
The 60-Second Overview
Caravella market snapshot (as of July 29, 2026): the median sale price is about $750K ($391 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 56 days on market for closed sales.
Caravella is a community of 88 homes in Bonita Springs, Lee County, built between 2002 and 2006 (median 2004.0), with a median living area of about 3,653 square feet. 44% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Caravella sits in Bonita Springs, Lee County, as a compact enclave of larger-format single-family homes built in the early-to-mid 2000s. With a homestead share of 44.3%, the ownership mix leans notably toward non-primary residences, which is worth factoring into how you read resale timing and turnover here.
Who Caravella is best for.
Best for
- A buyer prioritizing a larger home footprint (3,600+ sq ft) over community amenities.
- A buyer comfortable evaluating a small, 88-home inventory pool where each listing needs individual scrutiny.
- A buyer or investor considering a non-primary or seasonal-use property, given the mixed homestead share.
Probably not for
- A buyer whose priority list starts with a clubhouse, fitness center, or organized community amenities.
- A buyer wanting a large active resale pool with frequent, easy-to-compare listings.
- A buyer expecting uniform pricing across the community rather than condition-driven variation.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 29 of each year, from record-level fgc closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($750K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 13 sales each (3 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.
40% 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 (2026-07-18).
The Caravella buying strategy.
If we were buying in Caravella 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 Caravella.
Size over amenities
No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings for Caravella, which means the value proposition here is the home itself: median living space above 3,600 square feet, built in a tight construction window (2002–2006) that keeps architectural style and systems age fairly consistent across the 88 homes. Buyers comparing Caravella to amenity-rich communities nearby should understand they are paying for square footage and land, not for a gate, a pool complex, or programmed common space.
The homestead share of 44.3% is a useful read on how the community is actually used. With more than half of homes not claiming homestead exemption, a meaningful share of ownership here is non-primary — second homes, seasonal use, or investment holds. That shapes what the resale market looks like at any given time: inventory can turn over on a different rhythm than a community dominated by full-time, owner-occupied residents, and buyers should ask directly about a specific home's occupancy history rather than assuming a pattern from the aggregate number.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Caravella. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With only 88 homes in Caravella and no amenity package to benchmark against, comparables have to be built home-by-home — living area, build year, and condition matter more than they would in a larger, more homogenous community. We track those distinctions closely so pricing conversations, on either side of a transaction, are grounded in the right comps rather than a community-wide average that may not apply to your specific home.
Caravella in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
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- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | fgc closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 29, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 34135)) |
| Under-contract shares | fgc records, as of 2026-07-18 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2013 (74 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 fgc 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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