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Best Communities to Call Home in Southwest Florida This Month

Best Communities to Call Home in Southwest Florida This Month

Southwest Florida communitiesSouthwest Florida has something to offer everyone; the only requirement for residents is a love of sunshine and warm weather. And while the cities and communities of Southwest Florida each have their own personalities and desirable characteristics, what they have in common is the atmosphere they provide to residents; one of comfort, safety, natural beauty, and of truly being “home.”

Cape Harbour Real Estate in Cape Coral

Cape Harbour is an extremely popular neighborhood in Cape Coral that is separated into three distinct enclaves. Harbour Preserve is a private island on which every home is a gorgeous waterfront property with deepwater dockage, where residents can relax in seclusion and enjoy strolls through the peaceful nature preserve that sits at the center of this small island. Harbour Pointe offers luxury waterfront properties in a variety of shapes and sizes, whether situated directly on a Gulf-access canal or on one of Cape Coral’s many pristine lakes. The Marina at Cape Harbour is a cluster of elegant high-rise condos, all with an excellent view of the 76-slip deepwater marina below. While each enclave within Cape Harbour offers its own benefits and amenities, all have access to the miles of world-class restaurants, including Rumrunners and Fathom’s, and adorable shops that can be found in and around The Marina.

Gulf Harbour Yacht and Golf Club Real Estate in Fort Myers

Gulf Harbour is considered to be one of the more desirable gated communities in all of Southwest Florida, especially considering that residents of this community have access to their own private golf club. This 547-acre community is home to over 1,600 luxurious estates, and hosts numerous sporting and club events throughout the year. Gulf Harbour is even a great community for non-golfers as well, as other amenities include tennis courts, a heated pool and hot tub, saunas, a day spa, and a Sports & Fitness Club offering complimentary weekly fitness classes. No matter what your lifestyle and interests, Gulf Harbour is the perfect community for Southwest Florida residents who want to stay active and spend as much time in the Florida sunshine as possible.

Bonita Bay Real Estate in Bonita Springs

Bonita Bay is a stunning 2,400-acre master planned, gated, member-owned community, that truly sets the bar for all housing communities in Southwest Florida. Bonita Bay was designed with the existing nature preserves in mind, and was meticulously planned so that residents could co-exist with and experience the natural beauty of Southwest Florida. Within the community of Bonita Bay are 56 smaller neighborhoods, each with their own style and character, where residents can find a variety of home shapes and sizes to fit any budget, from cozy coach homes to massive estates, and everything in between. Though more than half of the community is devoted to the area’s existing nature areas, residents can also enjoy golf, tennis, a fitness center and spa, as well as a plethora of classy dining options at the community’s very own on-site Bonita Bay Club. Boat owners can also enjoy use of the on-site deepwater marina, which will get you right out to the Gulf of Mexico quickly via the Imperial River and Estero Bay.

Grandezza Real Estate in Estero

With a home in Estero you will find yourself right in the center of everything that Southwest Florida has to offer, whether it’s the shopping in Naples, the boating in Cape Coral, or the cultural events in Fort Myers. At Grandezza of Estero, the motto is “Live the Grand Life,” something you’ll find easy with a home in this luxurious community. Grandezza is divided into ten separate neighborhoods, which between them offer all available home types and sizes, from coach homes to single family homes to gorgeous estates and villas. Within Grandezza you’ll find plenty of natural beauty as well as a private club house, Olympic-size pool, fitness center, spa, numerous dining options, and a championship golf course designed by Darwin Sharpe III. The lush landscaping and natural sanctuaries of Grandezza also make this an excellent area for special events including weddings, reunions, and holiday parties.

Pelican Bay Real Estate in Naples

While residents of Pelican Bay enjoy a variety of world-class amenities, there is no doubt that the finest of these amenities are the two private beaches within the community, which residents have access to either by foot or by taking complimentary solar-powered trams. The community also hosts a total of 18 tennis courts spread throughout two separate facilities, and residents can also enjoy access to the 27-hole golf course, fitness center, wellness studio, meeting rooms, computer center, art center, and any of the four beachfront restaurants made exclusive to members. Pelican Bay was designed to be both a social and cultural center for its residents, and a variety of events are put together through the year by residents to showcase community issues and educational programs and to encourage participation in the greater community of Naples at large. Pelican Bay is a perfect representation of why people choose to live in Southwest Florida in the first place: beautiful homes surrounded by great people, and with plenty of activities available to stay busy in the beautiful weather throughout the year.

To explore homes in any of these popular communities, be sure to speak with Brenda or Dave at Sage Realtor Group by calling them at 239-896-8549or visiting them online at www.https://sagerealtor.com/.

Southwest Florida communities

Tarpon Point Marina Offers Luxury Living at Its Finest

Tarpon Point Marina Offers Luxury Living at Its Finest

In This Article:

Southwest Cape Coral, 33914 – Lee County Florida

When current and prospective home buyers in Southwest Florida think of luxury homes in Cape Coral, they think of Tarpon Point Marina. Tarpon Point offers resort-style living year-round to satisfy any and all lifestyles, whether you are looking for a simple winter getaway home, a penthouse with a view, or a single-family coach or estate home right on the water.

With a deepwater marina located right in the center of it all, boat enthusiasts of all kinds will discover that Cape Coral luxury homes offer their own kind of paradise.

Prominently featured within the Tarpon Point Marina is Tarpon Landings, a luxurious gated community of three high-rise condominiums, featuring stunning waterfront views of the marina and surrounding nature preserves as well as the Caloosahatchee River and nearby Sanibel and Captiva Islands.

These fourteen-floor condos feature twelve floors of luxury living atop two floors of enclosed garage-style parking, and, with spacious floor plans starting at 2,800 square feet, you’ll have plenty of room to grow and host in your new Cape Coral home.

Tarpon Landings is within walking distance of Marina Village, a quaint and charming hub for high-end boutiques and restaurants, and residents will also enjoy a variety of amenities such as a private clubhouse and a state-of-the-art fitness center and pool.

The Marina also offers plenty of activities for all ages and interests, with local companies offering fishing charters, dolphin encounters, and kayak rentals – just to name a few!

The Tarpon Point Marina is just one of many Southwest Florida communities with waterfront listings, and the Sage Realtor Group is dedicated to finding you a home that exceeds all of your expectations while remaining within your budget.

Visit us online at sagerealtor.com to see our current listings of Cape Coral homes for sale, and start living your dream today!

Related:

Cape Coral World’s Largest Canal City

Downtown Cape Coral Nightlife

Outdoor Fun Things to Do in Cape Coral

Cape Harbour in Southwest Cape Coral

 

Cape Coral No. 46 on best cities list

Cape Coral No. 46 on best cities list

24-724/7 Wall St. reviewed data on the 550 areas measured by the U.S. Census Bureau with populations of 65,000 or more.

Cape Coral’s strong employment growth between 2011 and 2013 helped drive the unemployment rate down from 11.1% in 2011 to 6.9% in 2013. Median income in the city was $48,619, below the national level, and incommensurate with the city’s moderately high cost of living. Like the rest of the state, Cape Coral was hit hard by the housing crisis. However, as of last year, payments on a median-priced home in Lee County equaled just 16.6% of a typical household’s income, less than in many other parts of the country.

While Lee County, where Cape Coral is located, has more than 50 golf courses,

 the city’s biggest attraction is its network of canals, which is the largest, by mileage, in the world.

 

 

New Docks Going in at Tarpon Point in Cape Coral

New Docks Going in at Tarpon Point in Cape Coral

Terry Bradshaw Talks about Cape Coral Florida

Terry Bradshaw Talks about Cape Coral Florida

Tarpon Point Landings ViewThis is a great overview of the city of Cape Coral, waterfront wonderland and boater’s paradise. With more than 400 miles of navigable waterways, more than any other city in the world, the area is often affectionately referred to as a “Waterfront Wonderland.”

Because Cape Coral homes and condos are located on saltwater or freshwater canals, the dream of having your boat in your own backyard is attainable in many budget ranges, from the $200,000′s to the multimillions.

The city emerged in Southwest Florida during the late 50’s and 60’s, mostly as wetlands and has now grown into Lee County’s fastest growing city, as well as one of the safest cities in the nation. City officials estimate that the Cape’s current population is more than 132,000. Many of these residents are part time snowbirds that have purchased a winter get-away in this sunny city.

Most people buying estate now are not ready to retire, but are purchasing Cape Coral waterfront homes or Cape Coral waterfront condos (or off water properties nearby) now while the prices are low and setting up a vacation home to enjoy now, for retirement later. Wise move. Learn more about Cape Coral real estate.

 

Related:

Cape Coral World’s Largest Canal City

Outdoor Fun in Cape Coral

Downtown Cape Coral Nightlife

Burrowing Owls

Fishing

 

 

 

Cape Coral Puts the “Sun” in Sunshine State

Cape Coral Puts the “Sun” in Sunshine State

Few places in the world are better for unwinding than the stunning area of Southwest Florida that borders the Gulf of Mexico. With sunshine and both freshwater and saltwater everywhere you turn, it’s no wonder that this area attracts outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds – boaters, fishermen, scuba divers, beachcombers, golfers – as well as those who are just looking to relax over a good meal or plant themselves in the sand for a few hours with a good book.

No matter your interests, Southwest Florida has something to offer you. While visiting Southwest Florida, do not miss your opportunity to explore Cape Coral. Recently ranked by the FBI as one of the nation’s safest cities and by CNNMoney as one of the top twenty-five cities to retire, Motovo Blogs has also named Cape Coral as the second best mid-size city in America for current home buyers. 

Gorgeous View of the Preserve and Unobstructed Views at This Cape Coral Home

With more than 400 miles of navigable waterways, more than any other city in the world, Cape Coral is often affectionately referred to as a “Waterfront Wonderland.” Because Cape Coral homes and condos are located on saltwater or freshwater canals, the dream of having your boat in your own backyard is attainable in many budget ranges, from the $200,000’s to the multimillions.

Most of the canals in Cape Coral are called “Gulf access canals,” meaning you can leave your backyard and cruise directly to the Gulf of Mexico, where the boating is endless and possibilities include small day-trips or more extensive multi-day excursions. A typical day for residents can involve a cruise over to Sanibel or Captiva Islands, dropping anchor and swimming up to the beach for a beach day or picnic. Afterwards, boaters can cruise right up to a back bay waterfront restaurant for fresh seafood, drinks, and live entertainment.

An Aerial View Illustrating the Canal System and Boating Access to Beaches and the Gulf of Mexico

And for those that do not have their own boat, the Parks and Recreation Department maintains fifteen facilities for public boat launches while various marinas in the area are available for boat and kayak rentals, many of them bordering the Caloosahatchee River for cruising to the Gulf of Mexico or fishing the rivers and bays. Other boat launches are located on freshwater lakes, offering great fishing and endless cruising opportunities.

The Cape Coral canal system maintains a constant in and out flow between freshwater from the Caloosahatchee River and saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico, creating a very unique ecosystem in the area. It is ideal for fisherman as it encourages a wide variation in the local fish species. For example, many residents are able to catch snook or jacks right off their own docks, and dolphins and manatees are frequently observed swimming and playing in the saltwater canals of Southwest and Southeast Cape Coral.

The Cape Harbour Marina Offers Wet and Dry Slips and Boat Rentals

The canals also attract a plethora of winged wildlife and bird watching from your own backyard is a favorite past-time in the community – herons, bald eagles, pelicans, egrets, ospreys, and owls are just a few of the local species that call Cape Coral home. The calm waters and beautiful scenery in the Cape Coral canals and lakes also make this area popular among kayakers and stand-up paddle board enthusiasts who want to get up close and personal with the local wildlife. Several ecological preserves and elevated nature trails are also available to take visitors through the local mangroves and waterways, allowing the observation of local wildlife in their natural habitats.

You will never run out of things to do in Cape Coral and daytime activities abound with over thirty recreational parks in the area and seven golf courses as well as amusement parks, including the always popular SunSplash Water Park.

Dolphin Following Your Boat and Playing in the Wake is Common

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Cape Coral also has a popular BMX bike park that hosts local and national events throughout the year. The Four Freedoms Park at the Bimini Basin and the Cape Coral Yacht Club are among the most popular public parks in Cape Coral featuring riverfront beaches. Residents love to head out to the Yacht Club the first Wednesday of every month, when the Club hosts a sunset celebration – featuring forty-fifty local artists and crafts-vendors – with great food, live music, and a front-row seat to the best sunset in all of Southwest Florida.

Nightlife options are also plentiful and come in a great variety, with many venues offering outdoor concerts under the stars.

Cape Harbour is a popular destination amongst locals, known for its live concerts by the marina featuring blues, jazz, rock, and folk music, whereas the Dixie Roadhouse in downtown Cape Coral frequently has performances by national country music stars and offers line dancing classes and DJ mixes for the late night crowd.

Car Show in Southwest Cape Coral With Live Music and Kids’ Games

Southwest Cape Coral is well-known for its comedy nights and tribute bands, often featuring covers of The Beatles, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Bill Joel, Johnny Cash, and various Rat Pack artists). Tarpon Point and the Westin Resort in Southwest Cape Coral also feature live music weekly and a jazz festival annually, and twice a year motorcycle enthusiasts descend on downtown Cape Coral for Bike Night, another Cape Coral festival tradition with live music and home-cooked food.

Even if you aren’t an outdoors or sunshine lover, Cape Coral still has something to offer you. Among Cape Coral’s cultural offerings are the Historical Museum, the Art Studio, the Cape Coral Art League, and the Cultural Park Theater, a 187-seat performing arts facility providing a stage for local community actors. Cape Coral also plays host to many annual events in the area, such as their Juried Festival of the Arts, which attracts thousands of artists and art-enthusiasts from all over the world each year in January.

Summer visitors or locals will enjoy the Red, White, and Boom 4th of July Celebration in downtown Cape Coral, a signature event, featuring great food, live music, and plenty of activities for the kids.

Thousands Attend Cape Coral Bike Night to Enjoy Live Music, Food Vendors, Crafts and More

Cape Coral also offers lots to do and see in terms of fishing tournaments, poker runs, and boat and car shows – two of the more popular events being the Tour de Cape, an annual cyclist event, and Water and Wheels, an annual boat and car show held for charity at Cape Harbour. Baseball fans will also be thrilled to discover that the training camps for the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins are just fifteen minutes away.

Dining in Cape Coral is a local affair, earning the area a reputation as a great spot for “foodies.” Most restaurants are locally owned and serve fresh home-cooked meals, often using locally-caught fish and taking advantage of the local farmer’s market for ingredients. Variety is abundant but, of course, with Cape Coral being right on the water, fresh seafood and fish restaurants are most popular, followed by specialty restaurants featuring cuisines from Cuba, Persia, Asia, Mexico, and Italy, just to name a few.

As Cape Coral expands, the local chain restaurants also continue to grow in number, and Cape Coral features locations for some popular local and national favorites such as the Bonefish Grill, Carrabas, Culvers, and Five Guys Burgers, among others.

No matter where your interests lie, Cape Coral has activities to help you relax. So when thinking about where to spend your time when the cold weather hits, pay Cape Coral a visit and see for yourself why millions from all over the world flock to this area and call Southwest Florida their winter home or their favorite vacation hotspot.

Cape Coral, With Locally Owned Dining, is Known as “Foodie Heaven” 

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Gulf Harbour Yacht and Country Club in Fort Myers

Gulf Harbour Yacht and Country Club in Fort Myers

Luxury Golf and Waterfront Living at Gulf Harbour Yacht and Country Club

Can’t decide between waterfront homes or golf course homes? At Gulf Harbour in Fort Myers, you can have it all. Gulf Harbour Yacht and Country Club is a luxury gated community in the heart of Southwest Florida, along the Caloosahatchee River.

The Gulf Harbour development has 22 distinct neighborhoods including riverfront estates, single-family homes, villas and high-rise luxury condos. Beautiful landscaping and grounds great you as you pass the guard gate and flow through this more than 500 acre community from McGregor Blvd to the river banks.

Championship golf, a luxurious clubhouse, a modern fitness center and tennis top the list of Gulf Harbour amenities. The equity membership private golf course was designed by Chip Powell and is a Par 72.

Gulf Harbour’s 186 slip marina offers deep-water gulf access to the Intercoastal Waterway and Gulf of Mexico.

The state of the art marina has accommodations for up to 97’+ vessels, with pump-out facilities available at each slip.  The full service fuel dock is equipped with both 90 octane and diesel fuel.  Other amenities include restrooms with showers, laundry facilities, a Ships’ Chandlery and The Marker 73 Café.  Slips are available for purchase or lease, and transient dockage is available for short term visitors.

If you love golf, boating, or if you just want to be in one of the most beautiful communities in Southwest Florida, you’ll want to know more about Gulf Harbour. Contact us to get started now.

Where is the Cape Coral Eight Lakes Community?

Where is the Cape Coral Eight Lakes Community?

The Eight Lakes Neighborhood in Cape Coral

For big water views, Cape Coral real estate on the eight lakes is just what you are looking for.

The neighborhood referred to as the Eight Lakes in Cape Coral is named after its configuration – two Shamrock-like shaped saltwater lakes close to the Rose Garden neighborhood and Tarpon Point Resort. This is a prized location because it’s both Gulf Access but with big water views over the lakes.Eight-Lakes-Cape-Coral-Map

The northern shamrock is named Thunderbird Lake; to the south is Britannia Lake. This established Cape Coral neighborhood is comprised entirely of single family homes, the majority of them being Gulf Access homes.

The Cape Coral Eight Lakes community is in Southwest Cape Coral, the zip code area 33914. It’s bordered by Cape Coral Parkway to the north, El Dorado Bvd to the south, Pelican Blvd on the East, and Skyline Blvd on the west.

Fixed bridge heights are 9.0 for the Thunderbird Lake and 9.25 for Britannia Lake (bridge heights are at mean high tide). More photos below of the beautiful big water views in the Eight Lakes.

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What is the Cape Coral Rose Garden Area?

What is the Cape Coral Rose Garden Area?

About the Cape Coral Rose Garden Community

Cape Coral Rose Garden CommunityIn the southern-most area of Southwest Cape Coral is the Rose Garden neighborhood, bordering the Tarpon Point development, the Westin Resort at Tarpon Point, and Cape Coral’s Rotary Park. The Rose Garden is on of our favorite Southwest Cape Coral neighborhoods: it’s an established neighborhood with beautiful homes and lush landscaping.

Consisting primarily of single family homes, the Rose Garden is an established single-family waterfront neighborhood with many Gulf Access and Direct Access (no bridges) home sites — a great location for boaters.

Wide canals and basins are a key attraction for Cape Coral home buyers in this neighborhood, along with the beautifully maintained and landscaped homes.

Offwater homes in this Cape Coral community are also popular due to proximity to Tarpon Point dining and shopping, public festivities and events such as car and boat shows or fishing tournaments at the Tarpon Point Marina. Just across the street are the wonderful walking trails, butterfly garden, and dog park at Rotary Park.

Where Is The Cape Coral Yacht Club?

Where Is The Cape Coral Yacht Club?

The Cape Coral Yacht Club in Southeast Cape Coral

In This Article:

  • Cape Coral
  • Yacht Club
  • 33904 zip code
  • Lee County FL

Most people hear the phrase Cape Coral Yacht Club and think it’s a private, expensive boating club. The Cape Coral Yacht Club is a public, community park along the Caloosahatchee River.

The term also refers to Cape Coral’s real estate surrounding the Yacht Club and so is also the name of this neighborhood of mostly waterfront homes.

With quick access to the big water and Gulf of Mexico, the Yacht Club is a popular area for boaters. Most homes in the Yacht Club are direct access (no fixed bridges). The Yacht Club was the first neighborhood in Cape Coral to be built-out by the Rosen Brothers in the 1960s.

There are yet some vintage bungalow style homes in the Yacht Club, along with luxury riverfront estate homes, and everything in between. Many of the vintage 1960’s area homes in the Yacht Club have been wonderfully updated and are adorable as well as affordable.

Cape Coral residents and visitors enjoy the riverfront beach, marina, fishing pier, swimming pool, community center, handball courts, and tennis courts.

View more about the Cape Coral beach at the Yacht Club and learn about other parks and recreational events in Cape Coral.

There is also a public boat ramp at the Yacht Cub and marine fuel. Ford’s Garage, a popular Southwest Florida restaurant with a Ford motors theme operates Ford’s boathouse at the Yacht Club pier.

As would be expected there are many public events that take place at the Yacht club, including once-monthly Sunset festivities with live music, great food, and other vendors.

Cape Coral Yacht Club Homes For Sale

Browse homes for sale in the Yacht Club here from this gallery of Yacht Club homes. Or Click Here to open a list and map of Cape Coral Yacht Club Homes.

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Cape Coral Yacht Club Condos For Sale

Browse condos and apartments for sale in the Yacht Club with this gallery of Yacht Club condo listings. Or Click Here to open a list and map of Cape Coral Yacht Club Condos.

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About the Cape Coral Shamrock Lakes Neighborhood

About the Cape Coral Shamrock Lakes Neighborhood

Cape Coral Shamrock Lake Waterfront Home Community

Shamrock Lake in Cape Coral - Map ImageWhile many people are aware of Cape Coral’s gulf access canal systems and saltwater lakes, there is also an abundance of freshwater canals and lakes that are equally popular. The Shamrock Lake neighborhood in Southeast Cape Coral is a beautiful freshwater lake with a mixture of vintage bungalow style homes to newer homes.

The Shamrock Lake community is comprised entirely of single family waterfront homes. This quiet neighborhood is popular not only because of the gorgeous views, but also because it connects many other freshwater lakes for great boating and fishing.

As the name implies, it is a grouping of four smaller lakes in the shape of a four-leaf clover, connected by freshwater canals. Shamrock Lake is close to shopping and dining in Cape Coral along Pine Island Road and is also close to downtown Fort Myers via the Hancock Bridge

Westin Resort Now In Cape Coral

Westin Resort Now In Cape Coral

tarpon-newWestin Resort now in Cape Coral, Lee County Florida: “Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. opened its Westin brand in Southwest Florida, in the prestigious waterfront community in Southwest Cape Coral.” Read more or book your trip here.

The Westin is part of the Tarpon Point Marina exclusive waterfront community. Tarpon Point Marina has luxury private homes and condos on the waterfront.

The Tarpon Landings condominiums are uniquely designed: most units are over 3,000 square feet; private elevators take you to your private secured foyer; the front lanai (balcony) offers panoramic Caloosahatchee and Gulf of Mexico; the back lanai has gorgeous views of Southwest Cape Coral homes and canals; pool-side enclosed and air conditioned cabanas; and the amenities parallel high-end resort living, with large heated pool, fitness center, tennis, party rooms, and more. The marina offers deep saltwater boat slips for lease, either short or long term.

Tarpon Estates is the gated community of single family executive homes that are on Direct Sailboat Access canals. Tarpon Gardens is a coach home gated enclave within Tarpon Point, offering large floor plans and enclosed two car garage for each unit.

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Cape Harbour Yachting Commnity – Luxury Waterfront Living in Southwest Florida

Cape Harbour Yachting Commnity – Luxury Waterfront Living in Southwest Florida

Southwest Cape Coral Waterfront Living at Cape Harbour

Cape Harbour in Cape Coral Florida is made up of three private enclaves. Harbour Preserve is a private island that offers premium deepwater Gulf Access home sites for the estate home buyer.

Harbour Pointe offers deepwater and lakefront home sites for the upscale luxury market. The Marina at Cape Harbour features luxury condominiums overlooking a state of the art deepwater 76-slip marina. The three condominium buildings are Marina View (low rise) and Marina South Towers (high rises).

This area also includes coach homes, villas, Rumrunners Restaurant, Fathoms restaurant, The Boat House, and a clubhouse. Miles of walkways with restaurants, retail shops, offices and prestigious condominiums surround The Marina. The entire marina is open to the public. Cape Coral is in Southwest Florida, in Lee County.

There are also many events open to the public, including live music, farmer’s market, car shows, boat shows, holiday celebrations, and more.

 

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Buying Condos in Southwest Florida

Buying Condos in Southwest Florida

Considerations Before You Start Condo Shopping

We have a lot of condo buyers and some are initially a bit overwhelmed trying to decide which type of condo is best for them in Southwest Florida. There are so many options… Beach? Golf? Boating? What about Rental Policies? Property Management? This issue is our quick-reference to key condo community features and considerations.

Location, Amenities, and View

The first step is determining which type of view and location is the Priority for you. We emphasize priority because you can always drive to the beach or a golf course or a marina or boat ramp.

 

Cape Coral Waterfront Condos, Cape Harbour Cape Coral FL

So if you choose a beach location, you still can go boating or golfing, it’s just that the boat/golf course is not in your backyard. Likewise, if you are an avid boater or angler, but just a casual golfer, then your Priority is likely a canal waterfront property more so than one with a golf course view.

In the interest of keeping it simple, we’ll generalize that there are three classifications of condominium properties:

  • Planned gated communities: There are many gated communities that offer a wonderful blend of all the amenities many condo-shoppers are looking for: golf, tennis, clubhouse, fitness rooms, and so on. These communities are a mixture of single-family homes, villas, and condos. Some also have marinas, boat storage, and on-premise restaurants. In this category, most waterfront views will be of the Caloosahatchee River, Charlotte Harbor, or a large lake-like saltwater basin (typically the views are best from the 4th floor or above).
  • High-Rises: In Southwest Florida, the majority of high-rise condo towers are found: a) in downtown Fort Myers along the Caloosahatchee River, b) on the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico (Fort Myers Beach, Bonita Beach, Naples), and c) in some planned gated communities (examples are Tarpon Point and Cape Harbour in Cape Coral, Gulf Harbour and Mastique in Fort Myers, and Burnt Store Marina in Punta Gorda).
  • Smaller condo complexes: Smaller complexes, say with 100 total residences or less, are available both in centrally-located areas such as central Fort Myers, and also along waterfront (canals, river, Gulf). Typically in-land condo sites have tennis, clubhouse, and often also golf. There are also small waterfront complexes on canal systems, often with boat docks. And on the beaches, there are large corporate-owned condo-hotels and small owner-association operated condo-hotels.

Condominium Price Points

Price is also of course a key consideration. There are very nice options in the $275K – $400K range (we just purchased a Gulf Access condo for investment for under $300K).The majority of options are in the $400,000 – $600,000 range. Luxury condos range from $700,000 to $4 million, plus.

Condos With Boating & Gulf Access

For boater’s there are several considerations with respect to the boating/water access options. Planned, gated communities with marinas offer slips for rent or for sale, often both wet and dry (rack storage) slips. Rental rates average $11 per foot, per month.

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Condo complexes situated on canals have dock space that is available one of three ways: deeded, where the dock space is legally attached to the condo unit, assigned space, and first come first serve. Also a consideration is whether or not the association will allow the installation of a boat lift. The ideal scenario for convenience of the owner and future value is a deeded dock, with a lift already in place. But first-come-first-serve dock space is common, and we rarely see these docks full, meaning that docking rarely seems to be an issue for the residents of the complex.

Condominiums on Golf Courses

If your priority is golfing, it will be no surprise that there are many golf communities in the area. Some surround semi-private or public courses. Others are entirely private and may require golf membership and/or a social membership (such as Gulf Harbour or The Legends).

Seasonal Rental Policies in Condominiums

Most condo associations have a rental policy. Rental policies have two parts: maximum number of leases per year and minimum days lease.

So for example, a “4-90” policy means 4 times per year or minimum 3 month lease. The 4-90 or similarly restrictive policies are good for owners who don’t want to be in a community with turnover in tenants.

Perhaps the most common rental policy is 12-30, meaning 12 times per year, minimum of 30 days. It is not difficult to find seasonal renters who stay for a month or more.

Also available are condos with weekly or bi-weekly rental periods allowed. And finally, there are “condo-hotels” that allow nightly rentals. Condo-hotels typically have on-site rental management and are operated just like a hotel with respect to check-in/check-out, cleaning schedules, and so on. Most condos on Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel island are operated as condo-hotels, as well as some condo towers in planned, gated communities such as the Vista del Sol tower in Burnt Store Marina.

Property Management & Rates

In SW Florida, property management firms that handle seasonal rental units are plentiful. The choice of firm primarily depends on the location of your property—firms specialize in areas (Cape Coral, Punta Gorda, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel or communities, such as Gulf Harbor, The Landings, and Burnt Store Marina). Some communities have on-site property management while smaller condo buildings do not.

We tend to prefer property management firms that have connections with European customers, as they can also find renters during off season. There are many tourists from Germany and Briton during the summer months, for example, which extends the rental revenue opportunity beyond the typical “high season” of January through April.

An additional factor is how hands-on you want to be in the rental process. Absentee owners typically prefer to have the property manager do everything: marketing and advertising, collecting security deposits and payments, getting contracts signed, checking in/out the tenant, paying operating bills, arranging cleaning, and handling repairs. Fees vary according to the level of service and type of contract (e.g., exclusive or non); figure at least 10% of the gross rent for weekly/monthly rentals and as much as 45% of gross rent for condo-hotels.

While we don’t claim to be property rental experts, a 3/2 condo with a great view can earn $2800-$3800 per month. Smaller condos about $2300 per month. Penthouse condos or single family pool homes rent for $4000 month and up.

Fort Myers Beach Condo with View

 Pools, Furnishings, Pets, Etc.

  • Pools: Nearly all condo complexes have a community pool (if not several pools). Some also have common outdoor dining areas, tikki huts, and fishing piers.
  • Furnishings: Condos or homes that are currently being seasonally rented typically are sold furnished, either “turnkey” (furniture, electronics, linens, dinnerware/cookware), fully furnished, or partially furnished (varies as specified in the contract).
  • Association fees: The fee, when due, and the services and amenities they cover. Typically, the association fee minimally covers exterior maintenance, structure insurance (not contents), water/sewer, cable, trash, and association management.
  • Housing for older persons: As in other metro areas, some condo associations are 55+ communities. There are more non-55+ than there are 55+ communities.
  • Pet policies: Either none allowed, limits (usually a weight/size limit) or anything goes; some associations allow owners to have pets, but not renters.
  • Condo doc review: By Florida law, a buyer has 3 days from receipt of documents to review by-laws and can rescind an offer if anything stated in the condo documents is not satisfactory to the buyer.

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