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Estero, FL 55+ rental communities & homes for rent
Living in Estero
Estero is located between Fort Myers and Naples in Florida. An in-demand seaside city, Estero’s pleasant year-round temperature, as well as its abundant golfing and water…
Estero is located between Fort Myers and Naples in Florida. An in-demand seaside city, Estero’s pleasant year-round temperature, as well as its abundant golfing and water recreation, make it popular for retirees looking to escape the cold. In addition, residents can enjoy daily amenities in town with quick and easy access to major metro areas. Estero's 55+ communities are becoming very popular with over 55 homebuyers.
Climate & Geography in Estero
Located in Southwest Florida, Estero experiences a tropical savanna climate with hot and wet summers and dry winters. Temperatures rarely rise above the 100s and or fall below freezing. Residents can expect more than average rainfall during the wet season, no snow, and about 262 days of sunshine each year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment in Estero
Water sports, outdoor recreation, and boating are popular in Estero. Residents can visit the Koreshan State Park and the 10-mile Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve for canoeing, fishing, camping, and wildlife viewing. The larger Estero Bay is 15 miles long, shallow, and bordered by several chain islands, including Estero Island, Long Key, Lovers Key, Black Island, Big Hickory Island, and Little Hickory Island. Many of these also feature beach activities and boating.
Other outdoor recreation includes Mound Key Archaeological State Park, which is miles from shore and made up of ancient shells, bones, and pottery pieces that transform the landscape, as well as eight golf courses in and around the city.
Residents can shop at Coconut Point and Miromar Outlets, two large malls that feature live music and seasonal events in addition to their brand-name shops.
Those looking for even more amenities can travel a half-hour north to Fort Myers or a half-hour south to Naples for more local breweries, museums, art, and local boutiques.
Estero Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Estero is above average, mainly because of housing. Transportation and health care are also above average, while groceries and utilities hover close to the rest of the country.
Florida does not tax any form of income, including Social Security. Property taxes in the state are relatively low, and retirees 65 and older can qualify for an additional Homestead Exemption. Estero’s sale tax is average at 6.5 percent.
Health Care in Estero
55+ communities in Estero are part of the Naples metro area which ranked as the No. 1 community across the U.S. four years in a row on Gallup’s Well-Being Index. The Fort Myers-Cape Coral metro area also scores well, ranking in the top six communities. Florida also ranks in the top 20 states.
Although there are no hospitals in Estero, nearby in Fort Myers, Gulf Coast Medical Center and Lee Memorial Hospital are both rated by U.S. News as high performing. Naples has NCH Baker Hospital, which is also high performing and the No. 14 hospital in Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Estero, there are 2 large communities with over 1000 homes, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Estero has 153 homes, the largest has 1325 homes, and the average communities consists of 758 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Estero. The most recent communities started in Estero include Summercrest by Toll Brothers, The Place at Corkscrew, Tidewater by Del Webb. There are also 3 communities in Estero that offer new construction homes, including The Place at Corkscrew, WildBlue, Summercrest by Toll Brothers.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Estero. All 6 55+ communities in Estero are gated. For instance, The Place at Corkscrew is a gated communities with 1325 homes, and Cascades at Estero is another gated communities with 614 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Estero stay on the market for around 413 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $786,888, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in WildBlue average around $1,600,677, while homes in Tidewater by Del Webb average around $601,331.
2 communities near Estero
1,909 homes near Estero
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4 beds
|2 baths
|2,032 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|1,954 sq ft
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3 beds
|4 baths
|2,788 sq ft
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3 beds
|4 baths
|2,788 sq ft
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3 beds
|4 baths
|2,599 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,144 sq ft
|Manufactured Home
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,269 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,124 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,669 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,405 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,162 sq ft
|Townhome
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,062 sq ft
|Townhome
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,187 sq ft
|Townhome
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,411 sq ft
|Townhome
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,390 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,942 sq ft
|Townhome
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,138 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,000 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,554 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,032 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,127 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,506 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,085 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|1,850 sq ft
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3 beds
|4 baths
|2,915 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,340 sq ft
|Detached
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,235 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,023 sq ft
|Townhome
2 beds
|2 baths
|992 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|5 baths
|5,285 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Estero, there are 2 large communities with over 1000 homes, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Estero has 153 homes, the largest has 1325 homes, and the average communities consists of 758 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Estero. The most recent communities started in Estero include Summercrest by Toll Brothers, The Place at Corkscrew, Tidewater by Del Webb. There are also 3 communities in Estero that offer new construction homes, including The Place at Corkscrew, WildBlue, Summercrest by Toll Brothers.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Estero. All 6 55+ communities in Estero are gated. For instance, The Place at Corkscrew is a gated communities with 1325 homes, and Cascades at Estero is another gated communities with 614 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Estero stay on the market for around 413 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $786,888, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in WildBlue average around $1,600,677, while homes in Tidewater by Del Webb average around $601,331.
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