Little Hickory Bay
Homes for Sale in Bonita Springs, FL
All 507 homes for sale in Bonita Springs, FL · median $440,000 · Collier County homes for sale
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Little Hickory Bay is a community in Bonita Springs, Collier County, FL. Across Bonita Springs as a whole, 329 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $481,250, 75 median days on market. At that median and Collier County's FY2025-26 rate of 11.05 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,320 ($4,880 with the full homestead exemption).
Little Hickory Bay is trading at a median of $440,000, but the number that actually explains this market is the price per square foot: $485.65. Divide the two and you get a small footprint — this is a market built on compact, efficient homes, not square footage, so buyers should judge value on layout and finish, not raw size.
The median days on market runs north of six months, and the current window shows only three closings. That combination means pricing here is not set by a deep, liquid pool of comparable sales — it is set home by home, negotiation by negotiation. Sellers who price to the trailing comps and buyers who lean on a single listing as "the market" are both working with thin evidence.
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
Little Hickory Bay sits in Bonita Springs within Collier County, and the current MLS snapshot shows no community amenities identified — meaning whatever draws a buyer here is the home and the location itself, not a shared clubhouse or gated amenity package.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Little Hickory Bay is best for.
Best for
- A buyer prioritizing a Bonita Springs location over a bundled amenity package, comfortable evaluating each home on its own merits.
- A buyer with flexible timing who can wait out a slower-moving listing and negotiate from a position of patience.
- A buyer or investor comfortable underwriting value on price per square foot rather than assuming community-wide comps apply.
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants resort-style or clubhouse amenities included in the purchase — none are identified in current listings.
- A buyer on a tight closing timeline who cannot absorb a median days-on-market north of six months.
- A buyer who wants to price purely off a community median without reviewing the specific home's condition and per-square-foot cost.
The market around Little Hickory Bay
Little Hickory Bay is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
Across Collier County, 5,183 homes are active and 932 pending (15% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Little Hickory Bay specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Little Hickory Bay
Live MLS inventory for Little Hickory Bay. 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 Little Hickory Bay listings as of 2026-11-12, 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 Little Hickory Bay buying strategy.
If we were buying in Little Hickory Bay 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 Little Hickory Bay.
What the numbers actually say
A median price per square foot of $485.65 against a $440,000 median price points to smaller, higher-cost-per-foot homes rather than larger properties priced down. That math matters for anyone comparing this community to neighboring ones on price alone — a lower headline number here can still mean a higher cost per square foot than it appears at first glance.
With only three closings in the current window and a median of 184 days on market, this is not a market where last month's sale reliably prices next month's listing. Homes are sitting long enough that condition, pricing strategy, and presentation are doing more work than broader market momentum. That is a market where a buyer can negotiate on stale inventory, and where a seller needs a pricing strategy grounded in the specific home, not a community-wide average.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Little Hickory Bay. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A market with three closings and a six-month-plus median days on market rewards agents who read individual listings closely rather than lean on a thin comp set. We price and negotiate Little Hickory Bay listing by listing, using price per square foot as the anchor stat it deserves to be here, so sellers do not overprice into a slow-moving market and buyers do not overpay against a small, uneven sample.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 12, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Florida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-11-11 |
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.
Recent Developments in Little Hickory Bay
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Little Hickory Bay, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Parks & Amenities
Sale of 11.4-mile rail corridor for Bonita Estero Rail Trail nears closing
Estero, Bonita Springs and Collier County are set to buy the Seminole Gulf Railway corridor for $60 million, with closing expected by Jan. 14, 2027. Soil testing found elevated arsenic and hydrocarbons that consultants say can be managed with engineering controls. The corridor is planned as the multiuse Bonita Estero Rail Trail.
What it may mean for the marketA continuous trail through Estero and Bonita Springs would add a walking and biking route connecting residential areas to shopping and regional trails. The site is about 6 miles north of Little Hickory Bay.
Source: Gulfshore Business - October 2026Infrastructure
American Airlines to resume Naples flights with twice-daily Charlotte service
The Naples Airport Authority approved an operating agreement on Oct. 15 for nonstop CRJ-700 flights to Charlotte starting Dec. 2. Flights will use the North Road Terminal now being renovated, and the airport expects about $650,000 in annual revenue. The airport's last commercial flight was in 2017.
What it may mean for the marketScheduled commercial service returns to Naples, shortening travel for residents and visitors connecting through Charlotte. The project is about 14 miles south of Little Hickory Bay, elsewhere in Collier County.
Source: Gulfshore Business - October 2026Infrastructure
Naples begins $8M beach renourishment with 208,000 tons of sand
Sand placement started the week of Oct. 26 along about 3.5 miles of shoreline from Doctors Pass to south of 21st Avenue. Roughly 9,450 truck trips will deliver the sand, with work expected to finish by Christmas. The beach stays open, with sections temporarily closed as crews work.
What it may mean for the marketExpect truck traffic at beach access points and short-term section closures through December, followed by a wider beach and added storm buffering for nearby streets. The project is about 14 miles south of Little Hickory Bay, elsewhere in Collier County.
Source: WINK News - October 2026Retail & Dining
Paragon Theaters to open 11-screen cinema at Mercato in North Naples
Mercato's leasing agent announced on Oct. 21 that Paragon Theaters signed a lease for about 33,700 square feet on the second floor, formerly home to Alamo Drafthouse and Silverspot. The cinema is expected to open in early 2027 with premium large-format screens and in-seat dining. Paragon will keep its Pavilion location on U.S. 41 North.
What it may mean for the marketRefills a vacant entertainment space at Mercato and restores a movie option within the North Naples retail district. The project is about 6 miles south of Little Hickory Bay, elsewhere in Collier County.
Source: Gulfshore Business - 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 about 2 miles northeast of Little Hickory Bay.
Source: Gulfshore Business - August 2026Schools
Diocese of Venice shows plans for church and K-12 school in Golden Gate Estates
The Diocese of Venice presented plans on 41 acres at Immokalee Road and Wilson Boulevard for a 1,250-seat church and a 200,000 sq ft K-12 school for up to 1,000 students. A land use amendment is required and construction follows a three-year capital campaign, with the school built first.
What it may mean for the marketWould add private school capacity and a community facility in the Immokalee Road growth area, several years out. The project is about 12 miles east of Little Hickory Bay, elsewhere in Collier 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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