SWFL Community Directory
1,300+ Southwest Florida communities across Lee, Collier & Charlotte.
Yours is in here.
Filter by lifestyle and city across all three counties. Each community has its own detail page with live market stats, flood context, schools, and current MLS listings.
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We cover Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties, and we add communities as the MLS updates. Tell us what you're looking for and we'll help you find it.
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Choosing a SWFL community, FAQ
- How do I choose the right community in Southwest Florida?
- Start with your budget, commute, and lifestyle (gated, golf, 55+, waterfront, walkable), then narrow the field. The fastest way is the 90-second quiz above, it pins your top 5 best-fit communities on the map. You can also browse all 1,300+ across Lee, Collier, and Charlotte on the interactive map and compare costs with the cost cheatsheet.
- Which SWFL communities are gated, golf, 55+, or waterfront?
- Use the filters on the community map to toggle gated, golf, 55+ active-adult, waterfront, single-family, and condo across Lee, Collier, and Charlotte, each pin opens details, market stats, and flood-zone info.
- Are these communities in flood zones?
- It varies by parcel, many SWFL communities straddle multiple FEMA zones (AE near canals, X on higher ground). Every community detail page shows the zone breakdown, and I'll verify the exact zone for any specific address before you offer.
- What are HOA and CDD fees like in these communities?
- HOA dues range from $0-150/mo for light-HOA neighborhoods to $150-600+/mo for gated/amenity communities, with condos often $300-900+/mo. Newer master-planned communities may also carry a CDD bond (~$1,000-3,000/yr). The cost cheatsheet breaks it down.
- Can I see live MLS listings in these communities?
- Yes, search every active listing in SWFL on the home search page, then ask me to pull current homes and recent sales for any community you like.