The Groves
Homes for Sale in Estero, FL
All 219 homes for sale in Estero, FL · median $324,900 · Lee County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 68 closed sales in The Groves in Estero, FL since 2013, the most recent in August 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $458,000 to $778,500 (median $620,000), on homes of 1,873 to 2,788 sq ft. At that median and Lee County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.97 mills, annual property tax runs about $9,900 ($9,240 with the full homestead exemption).
The Groves reads as a newer-construction pocket inside Estero, with a median build year of 2018 against a range that stretches back to 1990. That spread matters: buyers are choosing between an established original-construction home and something built in the last several years, and condition rather than era tends to drive negotiation here.
With 80.5% of homes carrying a homestead exemption, this is a community weighted toward owner-occupants rather than transient or investor turnover. That posture tends to keep inventory tighter and listings more selectively priced, since sellers are typically moving by choice rather than necessity.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside The GrovesHomes for Sale in Estero, FL right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
The Groves is a 354-home community in Estero, Lee County, built out mostly since the early 1990s and anchored by a median construction year of 2018, giving it a newer overall profile than many surrounding neighborhoods.
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 The Groves is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing a newer-built single-family home in Estero over a heavily amenitized community
- Move-up buyers looking for living space in the low-2,300 to mid-2,300 square foot range
- Buyers comfortable evaluating each listing on its own construction-year and condition merits rather than a uniform community standard
Probably not for
- Buyers who require a documented clubhouse, pool, or fitness amenities as part of the purchase decision
- Buyers seeking the oldest or most original-condition homes at the lowest possible entry point
- Buyers who want every home in the community to share the same build era and finish level
The market around The Groves
The Groves is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33919, 433 homes are on the market and 16% are under contract — a slower corner of Estero.
Across Lee County, 7,579 homes are active and 1,646 pending (18% under contract).
In ZIP 33919 (Estero), 951 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $270K ($194/sq ft), down 5.9% year over year, with a median 64 days on market. Right now 392 active and 106 pending listings — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33919 housing market and the Lee County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not The Groves specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The The Groves buying strategy.
If we were buying in The Groves 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 The Groves.
A newer build stock with room for variation
The 1990-2021 build range means there is real variety in construction style, layout, and finish level across The Groves, even though the median year built lands late in that window. A buyer touring the community should expect meaningful differences in mechanical age and finish quality from one listing to the next, rather than a uniform product.
Living space centers around 2,363 square feet, which points to move-up single-family floor plans rather than compact or entry-level layouts. No community amenities are currently identified from active MLS listings, so buyers should verify directly with sellers or the HOA what, if anything, is included beyond the homes themselves.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in The Groves. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community where build year swings across three decades and amenities are not clearly documented in the MLS, having someone verify condition, mechanical age, and HOA specifics before you write an offer protects you from paying newer-construction pricing for an older-build home, or the reverse.
The Groves 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.
Tools for a The Groves buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed The Groves sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 17, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Florida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2013 (68 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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Common questions about The Groves
Where is The Groves?
The Groves is a community in Estero, Lee County, Florida, ZIP 33919 / 33928 / 33936.
Are there homes for sale in The Groves right now?
No active listings inside The Groves at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does The Groves have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for The Groves 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.
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