Novela
Homes for Sale in Bonita Springs, FL
All 465 homes for sale in Bonita Springs, FL · median $445,000 · 430 homes for sale in 34135 · Lee County homes for sale
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Market Heat
Photo via Florida Gulf Coast MLS
As of October 2026, Novela in Bonita Springs, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $770,000, $388 per square foot, a median 98 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking (+0% versus the prior year). At the median price and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $12,300 ($11,630 with the full homestead exemption).
Novela's price story is built on size and age, not scarcity. With a median living area near 3,716 square feet and a build era clustered between 2005 and 2010, the community trades in large-format, mid-2000s construction rather than new construction or compact plans, and that shows up in a median price of $850,000 and a median price per square foot of $387.42.
Median days on market sits at 74.5, and with only 4 closings in the current window, pricing here is set home-by-home rather than by a deep, liquid comp set. A 10.8% year-over-year gain and a market heat score of 47 point to a market that is firming but not urgent — sellers should price on condition and documented upgrades, and buyers have room to negotiate on terms rather than chase multiple offers.
Figures in this note are as of July 29, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Novela right now
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($770K) is up 0.4% from the prior 12 months ($767K). With about 7 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Low (6 and 3 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 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
Novela market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $770K ($388 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 99 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 0% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 34135 (Bonita Springs), 1,388 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $476K ($285/sq ft), up 0.3% year over year, with a median 67 days on market. Right now 463 active and 136 pending listings — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 34135 housing market and the Lee County market.
Novela is a Bonita Springs community of 109 homes built almost entirely between 2005 and 2010, with a median year built of 2006 — putting it a generation past the newest construction in the corridor without being a legacy neighborhood.
Who Novela is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing large living space over new-construction finishes, comfortable with a median price near $850,000.
- Owner-occupant buyers planning to hold long-term, consistent with the community's 56% homestead share.
- Buyers who can be patient through a marketing period of roughly two and a half months and negotiate on condition rather than compete in a bidding environment.
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a deep, liquid comp set to underwrite a fast decision — only 4 closings are currently in the window.
- Buyers set on the newest possible construction; Novela's homes cluster in the 2005–2010 build era.
- Investors seeking rapid turnover in a low-heat, low-volume market segment.
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 ($770K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($767K) IS the +0.4% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 11 sales each (6 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.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Lee County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Lee County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
20% 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 (2026-10-20).
Novela Market Scorecard
Novela is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $799,000, and homes go under contract in about 128 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Novela
Live MLS inventory for Novela. 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 Novela 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 Novela buying strategy.
If we were buying in Novela 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 Novela.
A mid-2000s footprint at scale
The defining fact about Novela is square footage: a median living area of 3,716 square feet is large relative to typical resale stock, and that scale is a bigger driver of the $850,000 median price than any single finish or amenity. Buyers here are largely paying for space and a 2005–2010 construction footprint, and the per-square-foot figure of $387.42 should be read against that backdrop rather than compared directly to smaller-format communities.
A homestead share of 56% suggests a majority of owners have filed for homestead exemption in Lee County, which typically signals owner-occupancy rather than a market dominated by short-term rental or pure investment turnover. With only 4 closings in the current window and a median of 74.5 days on market, this is a thin-volume market — pricing precision and patience matter more here than in higher-turnover communities nearby.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Novela. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with only 4 recent closings, the comp set is small enough that a misread on condition, lot, or square footage can swing a price meaningfully — we track every closing in Novela and the surrounding Bonita Springs corridor so pricing conversations are grounded in current data, not stale averages.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $510/month (about $6,120/yr) · median of 45 MLS listings, most billed quarterly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $510 per month ($6,120 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 45 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed quarterly. 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.
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Recently off market in Novela
Homes in Novela 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.
- 14630 Speranza Way · off market
- 28561 Risorsa Pl · off market
| Location | Bonita Springs, Lee County, FL · ZIP 34135 |
|---|---|
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $770,000 median across 6 closed sales · $388 per sq ft · +0.4% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 98 median |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $799,000 |
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. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Novela key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/novela, data as of September 20, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Novela, Bonita Springs
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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 Novela Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Novela listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 14546 Speranza Way · $799,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 22, 2026 · listed by Realty One Group MVP
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Recent Developments in Novela
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Novela, 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 about 3 miles northwest of Novela.
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 10 miles northeast of Novela.
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 8 miles west of Novela, 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 7 miles northwest of Novela, 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 14 miles northwest of Novela, 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 6 miles north of Novela, 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 19, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Florida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2013 (91 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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