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Buyers looking for Fort Myers homes for sale are often interested in gated communities. It’s no surprise; these Florida neighborhoods keep solicitors and salespeople out and see both less traffic and safer streets.
The following communities are the most popular gated communities in Fort Myers because of their desirable location, floor plans, amenities, and much more. Take a look at what they have to offer in addition to security and privacy.
Pelican Preserve
High $200s – High $600s
Pelican Preserve is a gated 55+ community that has been popular for more than a decade. Residents enjoy golf, swimming, and lots of other resort-style amenities in this secure community. Staying active is also made easy, thanks to the on-site lifestyle director who maintains the packed social calendar.
Volleyball, softball, basketball, pickleball, and tennis are just some of the outdoor activities residents can enjoy. There’s also a fitness center, a juice bar, and plenty of communal space for gatherings and events. With membership to The Pelican Preserve Golf Club, homeowners can visit a day spa, a restaurant, and the 27-hole championship golf course.
Buyers can choose from resale condos, attached villas, and single-family homes. The Chateau condos are 1,229 to 1,450 square feet with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Attached homes are 1,078 to 2,376 square feet with two or three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and attached two-car garages. Most of the single-family homes have two to four bedrooms, two to four bathrooms, attached two- or three-car garages, and between 1,823 and 3,093 square feet.
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Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club
High $200s – Mid $2Ms
One of the most luxurious and exclusive communities in Fort Myers is Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club, a gated community facing the Caloosahatchee River. If waterfront living is on your mind when it comes to buying a home in Fort Myers, this may be the place for you.
The homeowners’ association (HOA) fee covers security as well as road and exterior maintenance, landscaping, and common area upkeep. Amenities include a golf course and a full-service day spa. Residents also have access to Eagle Perch Island and Gulf Harbour Marina, where they can keep boats and canoe or kayak. A beach, a lighthouse, and natural park areas make this community perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
There are no age restrictions at Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club, and homes are available in both attached and single-family models. There are also condos in both low-rise and high-rise structures. A wide range of floor plans are available, ranging between 1,000 and 5,700 square feet with two to four bedrooms. Some homes include whirlpool spas, second stories, and dens.
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Heritage Palms
Low $200s – Low $1Ms
There are 1,662 condos, single-family homes, and attached villas behind the gates of Heritage Palms. This active lifestyle community is one of the most popular golf communities on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Located just off Interstate 75, Heritage Palms is well-placed and offers a lot of diversity in terms of lifestyle, amenities, and housing.
Condos are available in three two-bedroom, two-bathroom models sized from 1,194 to 1,544 square feet. Villas and Verandas are attached homes with two or three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and attached one-car garages. Buyers can explore nine models starting at 1,333 square feet. Single-family homes range from 1,999 to 4,273 square feet with three or four bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half bathrooms, and an attached two- to four-car garage.
The main clubhouse includes a fitness center, a library, a dining room, and golf practice facilities. Two 18-hole golf courses are available for residents, as well as an aqua range and practice greens. There’s also an outdoor pool, tennis courts, and a pro shop. The community’s second clubhouse, The Lodge, is members-only and provides access to a spa, grand hall, tiki bar, and an outdoor pool with a waterfall.
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Seven Lakes
Low $100s – Mid $200s
Buyers looking for a gated community that’s affordable and fun will want to consider Seven Lakes. In this 55+ neighborhood, residents play for free at the community’s 18-hole executive golf course. There’s also a putting green, a chipping area, six pools, a woodworking shop, and a travel agency for residents who like to explore. The exercise room is a great place to take a fitness class, and residents can also socialize over a game of shuffleboard, tennis, or bocce. Furthermore, the community provides complimentary transit, one of the more popular amenities.
Seven Lakes features condos and attached homes. Condo buildings are secure with three to five floors and elevator access. Buyers can choose units with one or two bedrooms, one or two bathrooms, and between 700 and 1,600 square feet. The attached villas are available in 10 designs ranging from 1,175 to 1,600 square feet with two or three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and attached one-car garages. These low-maintenance floor plans are great for buyers who want to downsize during their Florida retirement.
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Paseo
High $200s – High $900s
New construction and resale homes for sale can be found at Paseo, our next gated community in Fort Myers. It’s in the neighborhood of the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, a natural preserve with wildlife, butterflies, and a boardwalk.
Buyers can choose from dozens of available models, including attached villas, townhomes, and single-family homes. Floor plans range from 1,227 to 3,172 square feet with two to five bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half bathrooms, and attached garages.
Residents can get together in the clubhouse for game nights, movie nights, meditation classes, and aerobics. There’s also an ice cream shop, a fitness center, and a movie theater steps right on the property. Near the outdoor pool, community members can take advantage of cabanas and a tiki bar. There are also multiple satellite pools, tennis courts, bocce ball courts, as well as a dock great for watching gorgeous sunsets on the Gulf.
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The Plantation
Mid $300s – Mid $900s
The Plantation provides buyers plenty of new and resale home options. This large and secure community features The Plantation Golf and Country Club, which offers different membership levels as well as amenities like activity centers, fitness centers, pools, tennis courts, and meeting spaces. Residents of the two neighborhoods, Somerset and Bridgetown, also enjoy exclusive amenities as well as separate HOAs.
More than 30 single-family home models are available, with two to four bedrooms, den spaces, and two to three-and-a-half bathrooms. Floor plans range from 1,641 to 3,197 square feet. Attached homes are also available and have two or three bedrooms, two or three bathrooms, and attached two-car garages. These plans also include options like a den, office, or an extra half-bathroom.
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Cinnamon Cove
High $100s – Mid $300s
Cinnamon Cove is an established and gated 55+ community that has been part of Fort Myers since the early 1980s. However, many of the homes have been updated to include modern appliances and appointments like tile floors and granite countertops.
Cinnamon Cove features condos, attached homes, and single-family homes. Condos are housed in secure three-story buildings with elevators. Units are 931 to 1,057 square feet and have two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Attached villas have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, spacious layouts, and an attached one-car garage. Buyers interested in single-family homes have four floor plans to choose from with two or three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage.
Amenities at Cinnamon Cove include a fishing pier as well as three fishing lakes and several walking and biking paths. Residents enjoy 10 outdoor pools as well as tennis, shuffleboard, and bocce ball courts. Plus, the community clubhouse includes a fitness center, meeting rooms, table tennis, and free Wi-Fi.
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