Sunshine Acres
Homes for Sale in Lehigh Acres, FL
All 176 homes for sale in Lehigh Acres, FL · median $279,948 · 317 homes for sale in 33976 · Lee County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, Sunshine Acres in Lehigh Acres, FL has 1 home for sale. As of November 2026, the MLS records 2 closed sales in Sunshine Acres in Lehigh Acres, FL since 2025, the most recent in December 2025. Across Lehigh Acres as a whole, 2,655 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $310,000, 55 median days on market, with 126 homes for sale today. At that median and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,950 ($4,290 with the full homestead exemption).
Sunshine Acres sits inside Lehigh Acres, one of Lee County's older platted grid communities, and the current MLS feed does not show any organized community amenities tied to the name. That matters for pricing: there is no clubhouse, gate, or shared-facility premium baked into these homes. Value here is driven almost entirely by the individual lot, the structure on it, and its condition, not by association perks.
Because the feed is not returning enough active data to establish a reliable median or pace-of-sale figure for this specific pocket right now, we are not going to manufacture one. Treat this as a market where you evaluate each listing on its own terms, lot by lot, rather than leaning on a neighborhood-wide number that does not currently exist in the data.
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
Sunshine Acres is a named section within the broader Lehigh Acres grid in Lee County, built on the same individual-lot, individual-home pattern common to the area rather than a managed or amenitized development.
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 Sunshine Acres is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a standalone home and lot in Lehigh Acres without HOA dues or shared-amenity costs.
- Buyers focused on land and structure value over community programming, willing to evaluate condition parcel by parcel.
- Buyers who plan to verify utilities, flood zone, and lot specifics directly rather than relying on packaged community data.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want an amenity-rich setting with a pool, clubhouse, or organized common areas.
- Buyers who prefer to rely on strong, current neighborhood-wide pricing statistics before making an offer.
- Buyers who want HOA-managed landscaping or exterior maintenance included in their purchase.
The market around Sunshine Acres
Sunshine Acres is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33976, 360 homes are on the market and 19% are under contract — a steady corner of Lehigh Acres.
Across Lee County, 7,579 homes are active and 1,646 pending (18% under contract).
In ZIP 33976 (Lehigh Acres), 26 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $309K ($218/sq ft), up 5.7% year over year, with a median 85 days on market. Right now 8 active and 1 pending listings put supply at about 3.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33976 housing market and the Lee County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Sunshine Acres specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Sunshine Acres
Live MLS inventory for Sunshine Acres. 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 Sunshine Acres 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 Sunshine Acres buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sunshine Acres 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 Sunshine Acres.
A lot-by-lot read, not a community-wide one
Lehigh Acres was platted decades ago as a grid of individual homesites, and Sunshine Acres reads as part of that same fabric. There is no clubhouse, pool, or gated entry showing up in current MLS records tied to this name, and no HOA-run amenity package to price into an offer. What you are buying is the parcel and the structure on it, full stop.
That structure means two homes a block apart in Sunshine Acres can carry very different value profiles depending on age, updates, and lot condition. It also means due diligence has to happen at the individual-listing level rather than leaning on neighborhood-wide averages, since the data set here does not currently support broad statistical claims about pricing or pace of sale.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sunshine Acres. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a section like Sunshine Acres, where the MLS is not showing a defined amenity package or a robust set of comparable data, the work shifts to verifying what each specific parcel actually offers: lot size, utility access, flood zone status, and the condition of the structure itself. We do that verification directly rather than relying on aggregated neighborhood stats that do not yet exist for this pocket, so you are pricing the real asset, not an assumption.
Sunshine Acres in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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
| Live listings | Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 12, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Florida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2025 (2 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.
Recent Developments in Sunshine Acres Lee
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Sunshine Acres Lee, 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 project is about 13 miles south of Sunshine Acres Lee, elsewhere in Lee County.
Source: Gulfshore Business - October 2026Retail & Dining
Cape Coral weighs incentives for first Costco at 600 Chiquita Boulevard South
The proposed warehouse would be about 165,000 square feet with a fueling facility. The city would provide up to $10 million for site work and impact fees, and the council is scheduled to consider the package at its Nov. 2 meeting. No opening date has been announced.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, a warehouse club and fuel station would add a major retail draw and jobs along the Chiquita corridor. The project is about 12 miles west of Sunshine Acres Lee, elsewhere in Lee County.
Source: WINK News - October 2026Development
Cypress Cove owner buys former Ruby Tuesday site off Summerlin Road for $2.2M
Cypress Living bought the closed restaurant at 9001 Park Royal Drive, a 5,398-square-foot building on about 1.5 acres, for $2.2 million. No new use is chosen, though the CEO said it will not return to restaurant use. Its Harbour Vue eight-story independent living building is expected to break ground in early 2027.
What it may mean for the marketA vacant restaurant parcel on a road carrying about 37,000 vehicles a day is set to be redeveloped for a non-restaurant use, changing the commercial mix along Park Royal Drive. The project is about 8 miles southwest of Sunshine Acres Lee, elsewhere in Lee County.
Source: Gulfshore Business - August 2026Retail & Dining
Walmart Supercenter planned on State Road 82 across from Lehigh Acres
Casto is developing a roughly 60-acre center on the south side of SR 82 between Parkdale and Jaguar boulevards, anchored by a 175,000 sq ft Walmart Supercenter that bought 18.43 acres for $23.9 million. Tenants include McDonald's, Panda Express, Taco Bell and AutoZone. Walmart is expected to break ground in September with an opening around end of 2027 or early 2028.
What it may mean for the marketWould bring large-format shopping and fuel closer to Lehigh Acres households that currently drive farther for retail. The site is about 8 miles east of Sunshine Acres Lee.
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 12 miles south of Sunshine Acres Lee, elsewhere in Lee County.
Source: Gulfshore Business - 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 12 miles south of Sunshine Acres 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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Common questions about Sunshine Acres
Where is Sunshine Acres?
Sunshine Acres is a community in Lehigh Acres, Lee County, Florida, ZIP 33976.
Are there homes for sale in Sunshine Acres right now?
Yes — 1 active and 0 pending listings as of the last feed refresh (twice daily). They are listed on this page.
Does Sunshine Acres have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Sunshine Acres in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.