When Cyrus Teed and his Koreshan Unity arrived in Estero in 1894, they hoped to create a utopian commune of 10 million people. While they came up short with around 250 followers, they found a place close to paradise in Pelican Sound and left in its wake acres of scenic parkland for future generations. "Koreshan State Park has 11 buildings standing and shows a glimpse of the fascinating world of Koreshan life," says the president of the Friends of Koreshan Park, Tim Murphy, who helps fundraise for the park and has volunteered there since 2018. "I still go there and learn something I didn't know before."
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.
Ranch home with two car garage in the Pelican Sound community.
Multi family condominium buildings with golf course views on the Pelican Sound Golf Course.
Large single story golf course frontage home in the West Bay Club neighborhood in Pelican Sound.
Florida ranch style home with multiple gables and archways in the Pelican Sound neighborhood.
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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.
Three Oaks Middle School scores above average among schools in the state.
Estero High School in Estero ranks 6 out of 10 in college readiness.
Three Oaks Elementary School in Estero has 924 students in grades Pre-K - 5th grade.
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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."
From above the beautiful landscape with the Estero River winding its way through the mangroves.
The West Bay club in pelican sound has its own kayak launching spot on the Estero River.
Three Oaks Park near Pelican Sound has multiple baseball fields for public use.
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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.
Sprouts Farmers Market is a healthy alternative for residents of the pelican sound neighborhood.
How long Tamiami Trail in pelican sound small plazas with businesses and even a Starbucks.
Texas roadhouse is a fun alternative for dining in the Pelican Sound neighborhood.
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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.
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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
Airport
Southwest Florida International
29 min drive
Bus
S Tamiami Trl & Commons Way
Bus
S Tamiami Trl & Galloway Ford
Bus
N Tamiami Trl & Estero Pkwy
Bus
S Tamiami Trl & Williams Rd
Bus
S Tamiami Trl & Breckenridge Dr
Bus
S Tamiami Trl & Williams Rd-Nb
Bus
S Tamiami Trl & Marsh Landing
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
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pelican Sound, Estero sell after 111 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Pelican Sound, Estero over the last 12 months is $655,836, up 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
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
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