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Waterside
Homes for Sale in Bonita Springs, FL

Community in Bonita Springs · Lee County · ZIP 33931
46 homesBuilt 1997–2015
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Built fromLive fgc data12 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Waterside Housing Pulse fgc + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
70%
Owner-occupied · Waterside
32 of 46 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
30%
Non-owner-occupied · Waterside
incl. 4% trust or LLC-held · 33% out-of-state
75%
Cash buyers · Waterside
3 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending July 2023
46
Homes in the community
46 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 12 years of records
Est. 1997
Community established
homes built 1997-2015, median 1999 (FL DOR 2025)
4.3%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 46 homes trade a year

The market around Waterside

Waterside is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 33931, 9 homes are on the market and 11% are under contract — a slower corner of Bonita Springs.

Across Lee County, 689 homes are active and 139 pending (17% under contract).

The housing mix here is 97% singlefamilyresidence, 3% condominium.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Waterside specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in Waterside, Bonita Springs

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 11 listings

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. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

If we were buying in Waterside today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Waterside.

A closer look at the Waterside market

The housing stock is 46 homes built between 1997 and 2015, and 70% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Waterside. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Waterside sales matched to your home.

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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.

$2,123/mo
Lee County typical true cost to own
$183/mo
Lee County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Waterside?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 46 homes in Waterside (public records).
What share of Waterside is owner-occupied?
70% of Waterside parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Waterside built?
Homes in Waterside were built between 1997 and 2015, with a median year built of 1998.5 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Waterside?
Cash buyers took 75% of Waterside sales in the 12 months ending July 2023 (3 of 4 closings, fgc).
Who is the best real estate agent for Waterside?
The best agent for Waterside is one who actively works Bonita Springs and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Waterside.
How do I find a top Bonita Springs real estate agent who knows Waterside?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Waterside and the wider Bonita Springs area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Waterside?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Waterside purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 33931/34134))
Under-contract sharesfgc records, as of 2026-07-18
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (34 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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Thinking of selling in Waterside? 2 recorded closings (window ending 2026-07-29). See the Lee County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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