Pelican Sound
Suburban Neighborhood in Estero, Florida
Lee County 33908, 33928, 34134
Something for everyone's wallet and tastes
Directly east of Estero Bay, Pelican Sound is a long stretch of various communities resting between the boundaries of golf clubs, wildlife sanctuaries and a few vacation resorts extending out towards US Highway 41. It is a veritable jungle for house hunters to explore and find nothing short of variety in. Outside of HOAs, most homes are ranch-style, often in a mid-century design. Still, Mediterranean designs are also not uncommon, a trend that takes over almost entirely within the area's gated communities, which are packed with terracotta-roofed homes or tall condo buildings that come in various designs. Typically, gated properties are more expensive than non-gated properties, which offers a wide range of prices for Pelican Sound. Single-family homes can sell for anywhere between $250,000 to over $2 million, while condos tend to be priced a bit lower, usually between $175,000 and $1.5 million.
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Historic settlement now home to tortoises
Having proximity to Estero Bay affords Pelican Sound residents with miles of scenery and acres of wetlands to explore. Backcountry hikers are well served at the 6 miles of Estero River State Park's River Scrub Trails. Just beyond the fences of Pelican Sound Golf & River Club, Koreshan State Park offers more recreation and history, from admiring the park's many gopher tortoises to geo-seeking through old buildings that once belonged to the Koreshans. "In my experience, every time we have a tour, there is always somebody's first time here," says Murphy. "Once they get in and get a taste, they come back, especially for camping, which is always packed because it's a destination for campers by offering things you can't normally do, like walking around the settlement at night."
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Boundless schools and creativity
Florida schools use an unrestricted open enrollment system, meaning students can choose where they attend. Most prefer to stay close to home, with the three nearest options for young students being Spring Creek, Three Oaks and Pinewoods Elementary Schools, all three of which earn a Niche score of B or higher. Next comes Three Oaks Middle, which has a B-plus Niche score. However, some students choose to have a more creative curriculum by attending Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts, which has a Niche score of B and offers many uncommon classes and extracurricular activities, such as a steel drum band. Older students often finish their education at Estero High, which has a Niche score of B.
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Live music Wednesdays
Pelican Sound consists of many deed-restricted communities, so events are usually contained within their respective neighborhoods. However, Coconut Point Mall has many events open to the public, such as live music every Wednesday night, an annual arts festival, and a farmers market every Thursday from October through April.Sweet shopping and spicy shrimp
The US Highway 41 corridor, which sits just east of Pelican Sound, is home to a number of restaurants and stores. When heading south, many locals will pull into El Guacho Inca, a local Peruvian restaurant whose portions of shrimp picante and other traditional dishes are more than generous. Directly across the highway is Coconut Point, an outdoor shopping mall with more than 110 stores encircling a lakefront boardwalk. Whether it's a new phone, new clothes or a simple grocery run, they can all be taken care of in one place. The mall can also be reached by bus routes that run along the highway, which can take riders from the Lee Health Coconut Point Hospital north to Fort Myers. Even campers at Koreshan State Park can be reassured that there will be enough chocolate left for their s'more when there is a Publix outside the park.
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Written By
Tom Jakob
Photography Contributed By
Pete Barrett
Video By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lisa Gottesman
Lisa Gottesman
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty LLC
(239) 766-5681
180 Total Sales
2 in Pelican Sound
$302K - $325K Price Range
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Simone Student
Simone Student
John R Wood Properties
(239) 329-8285
28 Total Sales
2 in Pelican Sound
$304K - $419K Price Range
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Carlos Diaz
Carlos Diaz
Icon Premier Group, LLC
(239) 920-8162
369 Total Sales
1 in Pelican Sound
$55,000 Price
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Shelley Millard
Shelley Millard
RE/MAX First
(586) 800-8952
74 Total Sales
7 in Pelican Sound
$302K - $699K Price Range
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Kristen Delizia
Kristen Delizia
The Keyes Company
(239) 603-0075
46 Total Sales
2 in Pelican Sound
$270K - $290K Price Range
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Debra Myers
Debra Myers
Responds QuicklyEXIT Compass Realty
(941) 740-8202
110 Total Sales
1 in Pelican Sound
$90,000 Price
Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Lovers Key State Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Trails
Estero Community Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Volleyball
Bonita Beach Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Trails
- Beach
Karl Drews Community Park
Koreshan State Park
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Pelican Sound | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Pelican Sound Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pelican Sound, Estero sell after 108 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Pelican Sound, Estero over the last 12 months is $470,000, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$500,000
Median Sale Price
$470,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$540,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$545,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$310,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
9%
Last 12 months Home Sales
444
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$319
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,217
Number of Homes for Sale
157
Median Year Built
1999
Months of Supply
4.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,015
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,593
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,331
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
687
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 142 - 4pm
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Saturday, Jun 141 - 3pm
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Saturday, Jun 1412 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
12,823
Median Age
66
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
11.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
52%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$82,968
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$107,099
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.2%
College Graduates
37.3%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.6%
% Population in Labor Force
37.5%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
53''
Average Winter Low Temperature
53°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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