Pelican Landing is a 2,365-acre master-planned community in Bonita Springs with 3,318 residences, a private 34-acre beach park on Big Hickory Island accessible by boat shuttle, and two Tom Fazio-designed golf courses. The 2026 master HOA fee is $3,478 annually, a $6,000 resale transfer fee applies at closing, and golf membership is completely separate, starting at $30,000 for Social and $140,000 initiation for Full Golf with a one-year waitlist. Buyers should budget for sub-association fees on top of the master HOA and verify flood zone for their specific parcel.
Homes and pricing in 2026
Pelican Landing offers one of the widest price spans of any master-planned community in the area, which is part of its appeal. You can enter at the condo level or step into a custom estate, both within the same gated perimeter and with the same amenity access.
Current market snapshot (August 2026): 18 active listings across all home types; average days on market 120 days; median list price $565,000; average price per square foot ~$400.
What sold in 2025: single-family homes — 57 homes closed at an average of $1,152,831 ($414/sqft, avg 2,701 sqft); the highest sale hit $2,600,000. Condominiums — 45 units closed at an average of $513,836 ($292/sqft, avg 1,766 sqft); the highest condo sale was $782,500.
Housing types range from mid-rise condos and coach homes to attached villas, detached villas, and custom single-family estates. Square footage runs from roughly 1,300 to 7,370 square feet. Notable sub-neighborhoods include Ascot, Bay Creek, Creekside Crossing, Heron Cove, Lakemont, Palm Colony, Sawgrass Point, Southbridge, The Pointe, and Sandpiper Greens, each with its own architectural character and, in many cases, its own sub-association fee layered on top of the master.
The Colony at Pelican Landing is a distinct, gated section within the broader Pelican Landing ecosystem. It has its own HOA, its own 18-hole private golf course (The Colony Golf & Country Club), and its own fee structure. If you're looking specifically at Colony properties, understand that the HOA structure and costs differ from the main Pelican Landing master association.
Amenities and lifestyle: who Pelican Landing is best for
The private beach is the headline, but the full amenity package is deep: a 34-acre private beach park on Big Hickory Island with umbrellas and beach chairs included, accessible 364 days a year via the community boat shuttle; 12 Har-Tru clay tennis courts, one of the largest clay court facilities in Southwest Florida; 6 dedicated pickleball courts; 2 bocce courts; a sailing center with community sailboats available for checkout and complimentary instruction; a kayak and canoe park on Spring Creek with access to Estero Bay; a marina on Estero Bay for trailered boats and day use; and a 3,200 sq ft wellness center.
The Nest Golf Club, two Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole courses (the Hurricane and Gator courses), is adjacent to the community. Golf membership is optional and separate: Full Golf runs approximately $140,000 initiation with roughly a one-year waitlist, while Social Membership runs approximately $30,000 initiation (dining and social events, no golf rounds). Golf membership at The Nest is not exclusive to Pelican Landing residents; the club welcomes members from across Southwest Florida.
Pelican Landing attracts active buyers who want full resort amenities, Gulf beach access, and a large social community, without the mandatory golf club buy-in you'll find at places like Bonita Bay or Wildcat Run.
Know the HOA approval process
Pelican Landing requires HOA approval before closing. This is standard for gated communities in Bonita Springs, but timelines matter if you're working with a contract deadline. Contact the Pelican Landing Community Association directly at 24400 Pelican Landing Parkway, Bonita Springs, FL 34134, or have your agent initiate the process as soon as you're under contract. As with all HOA approvals in Lee County, you'll need an HOA estoppel letter confirming fees, assessments, and any violations before closing — budget $299 for the estoppel and 7-14 business days for processing.
Verify flood zone before you write
Pelican Landing spans 2,365 acres in western Bonita Springs, near Estero Bay. Flood zone designations vary by parcel within the community. Some lots sit in FEMA Zone X (preferred rate area), while parcels closer to Estero Bay or Spring Creek may fall in Zone AE (Special Flood Hazard Area), which triggers mandatory flood insurance if you're financing. Don't assume the flood zone based on community name or location alone — pull the FEMA flood map using the specific property address before making an offer.
The property tax reset and homestead exemption
Florida's Save Our Homes cap limits annual property tax increases for established owners to 3% per year. When you buy, that cap resets at the current market value, meaning your first-year tax bill may be significantly higher than the seller's. Lee County millage rates run approximately 10-11 mills; on a $700,000 purchase, expect a property tax bill in the range of $7,000-$7,700 before exemptions. If Pelican Landing will be your primary residence, apply for Florida's homestead exemption, worth up to $50,000 off your assessed value, by March 1 of the year following your purchase.
What to do before visiting the sales center (or agent)
If you're serious about Pelican Landing, get a few things in order before you tour: have a pre-approval letter in hand, since sellers in Pelican Landing expect buyers to be financially prepared before showing requests; and decide on golf ahead of time, knowing whether you want golf membership and whether the 1-year waitlist for Full Golf works for your timeline.
No CDD fees
Pelican Landing does not carry a Community Development District (CDD) fee, which is a meaningful advantage over newer communities in Estero and Cape Coral where CDD assessments can add $1,500-$3,500/year to your property tax bill. If CDD fees are a concern for you, Pelican Landing compares favorably on this dimension.
Final thoughts
Pelican Landing's combination of private beach access, optional golf, 12 clay tennis courts, and a master HOA under $300/month makes it one of the most competitive value propositions in Bonita Springs for buyers who want resort amenities without mandatory club obligations. But the fee structure has multiple layers, the golf membership is a significant separate decision, and flood zone verification matters before you commit to a specific parcel. We've helped many buyers navigate Pelican Landing, including buyers who thought they were joining one community and discovered they were actually looking at Colony properties with a different HOA entirely — a quick conversation before you tour saves you from mispriced expectations.