45 Custom Estate Homes • Approx. 3,000–5,000+ Sq. Ft. • Estate-Size Homesites • Golf Course & Four Lakes • Private Pools
The Ridge Estate Homes for Sale at Pelican Landing
The Ridge at Pelican Landing is a private enclave of only 45 custom estate homes in Bonita Springs, Florida. Pelican Landing describes these residences as ranging from approximately 3,000 to more than 5,000 square feet, positioned on estate-size homesites overlooking the golf course and four lakes.
The Ridge represents one of the larger custom-home choices within Pelican Landing Phase I. Its combination of substantial residences, oversized lots, water and golf scenery, mature landscaping and convenient access to the southern portion of Pelican Landing creates a distinctly estate-oriented environment.
Because these homes were individually designed rather than built from one repeating model series, buyers will find meaningful differences in architecture, floor plan, number of stories, garages, pools, outdoor entertaining areas and renovation history.
45 Estate Homes Custom Architecture Approx. 3,000–5,000+ Sq. Ft. Estate-Size Homesites Four Lakes Golf-Course Views Golf & Lake Views Private Pools Private Spas Screened Lanais Outdoor Kitchens Three-Car Garages Available Near South Entrance Private Gulf Beach Tennis & Pickleball Optional Private Golf
Custom Estate Homes in The Ridge
The Ridge was developed as a custom estate-home neighborhood rather than a collection of standardized production houses.
That distinction is important when comparing properties. Two residences with similar square footage can vary substantially in bedroom configuration, ceiling heights, courtyard or conventional layouts, garage capacity, outdoor living and orientation to the golf course or lakes.
45 Homes A limited estate neighborhood with considerably fewer residences than Lakemont or Longlake.
3,000–5,000+ Sq. Ft. One of Pelican Landing Phase I's larger overall single-family home ranges.
Four Lakes Water frontage combines with golf-course scenery throughout the neighborhood.
Estate-Size Lots Large homesites accommodate substantial residences, pools, garages and mature landscaping.
The Ridge Home Sizes and Floor Plans
Pelican Landing officially describes homes in The Ridge as approximately 3,000 to 5,000+ square feet.
Current transactions reinforce that scale. Recent residences on Ridge Oak Drive include homes approaching 4,000 square feet as well as properties close to 5,000 square feet of conditioned living area.
Four-bedroom plus den configurations are represented in recent sales, while individual custom homes may provide additional offices, libraries, bonus rooms, guest suites or flexible living spaces.
Total under-roof area can be significantly larger once garages, covered lanais, pool decks and outdoor entertaining areas are included.
Buyer note: The Ridge is a custom-home neighborhood. Verify the individual property's recorded living area, total under-roof area and floor plan rather than relying only on generalized neighborhood ranges.
The Ridge Golf-Course Homes
Golf-course frontage is one of The Ridge's central real-estate characteristics.
Individual homes can overlook fairways, landscaped golf corridors and combinations of golf and water.
Mature trees and landscaping often frame the view, creating meaningful differences in openness, privacy and exposure from one homesite to another.
Buyers should evaluate the golf view from the primary living areas, pool deck and lanai rather than relying solely on an MLS classification.
Four Lakes and Waterfront Views
Pelican Landing specifically notes that The Ridge is built around four lakes.
Lake-oriented homes can provide wide water views, sunset exposure and additional separation from neighboring residences.
Some properties combine water with golf-course scenery, producing long sight lines across both natural and maintained landscape.
Lake frontage, rear exposure, shoreline width, vegetation and fountain placement should all be considered when comparing homes.
Estate-Size Ridge Oak Drive Homesites
The Ridge homes are built on estate-size lots, which is a major distinction from Pelican Landing's villa and condominium neighborhoods.
Recent property records show homesites near or above one-half acre, giving many residences substantial outdoor living space and landscape separation.
Large parcels can accommodate private pools, spas, expansive screened lanais, outdoor kitchens, three-car garages and extensive tropical landscaping.
Buyers should verify individual parcel dimensions, easements, drainage, golf setbacks, lake frontage and architectural restrictions before planning future improvements.
Private Pools, Spas and Outdoor Living
Private pools and large screened outdoor living areas are common among The Ridge estate homes.
Recent homes demonstrate features such as pools, spas, covered entertaining areas and full outdoor kitchens oriented toward lake, golf or private landscaped views.
Outdoor living can account for a substantial part of a Ridge property's appeal because of the generous homesites and wide rear exposures.
Buyers should inspect pool finish, shell condition, screen enclosure, pumps, heaters, automation, outdoor appliances and drainage separately from the interior residence.
Two- and Three-Car Garage Options
Estate-scale garage configurations are another distinguishing feature of The Ridge.
Current 2026 sales on Ridge Oak Drive include residences with three-car garages, while other homes may provide two-car or differently configured attached garages.
Garage capacity can be especially important for buyers needing additional vehicle parking, golf-club storage, bicycles, beach equipment or workshop space.
Usable dimensions, storage, door ratings, electrical capacity and any charging or generator equipment should be reviewed individually.
Established Custom Homes From the Late 1990s and Around 2000
The Ridge developed as Pelican Landing matured during the 1990s.
Recent Ridge Oak Drive records include custom homes built in 1997, 1998 and 2000, illustrating the neighborhood's late-1990s and turn-of-the-century construction period.
Because more than two decades have passed since original construction, renovation and capital-improvement histories can now differ significantly.
The year built should therefore be considered together with roof age, hurricane protection, mechanical systems, pool improvements and interior modernization.
Renovated vs. More Original Ridge Homes
Updated homes in The Ridge may feature redesigned kitchens, custom cabinetry, stone or quartz counters, modern flooring, renovated bathrooms and reconfigured living spaces.
Larger sliders and impact-resistant glass can improve the visual connection between interior rooms and lake or golf views.
Outdoor renovations may include updated pool finishes, spas, panoramic screen enclosures, outdoor kitchens and redesigned landscaping.
Buyers should separate these visual improvements from major capital work such as roofs, HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical equipment, hurricane protection and generators.
Roof, Hurricane Protection and Insurance
Roof condition and storm protection are major due-diligence considerations for a Ridge estate home.
Buyers should identify roof age and material together with impact-resistant windows and exterior doors, shutters, rated garage doors and protection for large lanai openings.
Large roof areas, private pools, spas and screened enclosures can increase both maintenance exposure and insurance replacement costs.
Homeowners, wind and flood coverage should therefore be quoted for the individual property rather than estimated from another Pelican Landing home.
The Ridge and Pelican Landing Ownership
The Ridge is a detached single-family estate neighborhood within the Pelican Landing master community.
Unlike condominium ownership, Ridge homeowners generally maintain their own residence, roof, private pool, landscaping, irrigation and other private improvements subject to current Pelican Landing architectural requirements.
Architectural Standards
Review current requirements before changing roofs, windows, doors, exterior finishes, landscaping, pools, driveways or additions.
Master Assessment
Confirm the current Pelican Landing annual assessment and any neighborhood-specific obligations.
Private Maintenance
Budget for roofing, exterior finishes, pools, landscaping, irrigation, driveways and mechanical systems.
Insurance
Obtain property-specific homeowners, wind and flood information for the particular estate.
Homesite Restrictions
Review golf, lake, drainage, easement and architectural limitations before planning substantial improvements.
Current Documents
Review current Pelican Landing governing documents and architectural standards before purchasing.
Ownership structure: The Ridge estate home → Ridge neighborhood restrictions → Pelican Landing Community Association → Pelican Landing residential amenities → optional private golf membership.
Convenient Location Near Pelican Landing's South Entrance
The Ridge is located along Ridge Oak Drive in the southern portion of Pelican Landing near the community's south entrance.
This position provides relatively convenient access to U.S. 41 while keeping Ridge residents surrounded by the mature landscaping, lakes and golf-course environment of Pelican Landing.
The neighborhood is also close to Pelican's Nest Golf Club and several established Phase I neighborhoods.
Pelican Landing Private Gulf Beach Park
Owners in The Ridge participate in Pelican Landing's master-community amenity program, including access to the private Gulf island Beach Park.
Residents reach the island using Pelican Landing's community boat transportation across Estero Bay.
This gives Ridge owners an uncommon combination of private golf-and-lake estate living at home and access to a Gulf beach through the master community.
Current transportation schedules, guest policies, weather procedures and Beach Park rules should be verified through the Pelican Landing Community Association.
Tennis, Pickleball, Fitness, Kayaking and Sailing
The Ridge also benefits from Pelican Landing's extensive residential recreation system.
Community amenities include tennis, pickleball, fitness facilities, bocce, kayaking and canoeing, sailing activities, marina facilities, fishing areas, community gathering facilities and other recreation.
These amenities allow Ridge owners to combine the privacy of a custom estate home with an active master-community lifestyle.
Optional Private Golf at Pelican's Nest
The Ridge has a strong visual relationship with the Pelican's Nest golf environment, but private golf membership is separate from standard Pelican Landing residential ownership.
Purchasing a Ridge home does not automatically require or include private golf membership.
Buyers interested in private golf should verify current membership categories, availability, initiation requirements, dues and privileges directly with the club.
The Ridge Recent Sales and Market Activity
Because The Ridge contains only 45 homes, inventory and closed transactions can be limited in individual years.
Recent 2026 sales illustrate the neighborhood's estate scale. A 4,925-square-foot home on Ridge Oak Drive sold with four bedrooms plus a den, five baths, pool, spa and three-car garage, while another recent sale contained 3,938 square feet with a similar four-bedroom-plus-den configuration and three-car garage.
Another documented Ridge Oak Drive residence contains approximately 3,651 square feet on a roughly one-half-acre homesite.
These examples reinforce why Ridge values should be based on property-specific comparisons rather than a broad Pelican Landing average.
How to Compare The Ridge Home Values
The Ridge is a custom estate neighborhood, so price per square foot alone rarely captures the full value difference between properties.
Important adjustments include recorded living area, homesite size, golf-course position, lake frontage, rear exposure, privacy, garage capacity, private pool and spa, renovation quality, roof age and hurricane protection.
A nearly 5,000-square-foot renovated lake-and-golf estate should not be compared directly with a smaller interior home simply because both have a Ridge Oak Drive address.
When Ridge transactions are limited, carefully selected sales from Goldcrest, Pennyroyal, Heron Point, Bay Creek and Waterside can provide secondary context after appropriate adjustments.
The Ridge vs. Goldcrest, Pennyroyal and Heron Point
Pelican Landing's estate neighborhoods each provide a different combination of residence size, homesite and view.
The Ridge contains 45 custom estate homes from approximately 3,000 to 5,000+ square feet on large lots overlooking the golf course and four lakes.
Goldcrest contains 42 one- and two-story estate homes, generally from approximately 2,800 to 4,000+ square feet, with golf and lake views.
Pennyroyal contains 43 estate-size homes with golf and/or lake frontage and a wide range of custom floor plans.
Heron Point contains only 23 estate homes and places greater emphasis on lake and Heron Marsh South views.
The best choice depends on desired home size, lot size, golf or water orientation, privacy, garage requirements, renovation level and current inventory.
What Ridge Buyers Should Review
Living Area
Verify conditioned living area separately from garage, covered lanai, pool deck and total under-roof space.
Homesite & View
Compare golf frontage, lake frontage, rear exposure, lot dimensions, mature landscaping and privacy.
Roof & Storm Protection
Review roof age, impact windows and doors, shutters, garage doors and lanai protection.
Pool & Spa
Inspect pool finish, spa, screen enclosure, deck, pumps, heaters, automation and drainage.
Garage
Confirm two- or three-car capacity, storage, usable dimensions, door ratings and electrical improvements.
Mechanical Systems
Review HVAC equipment, water heaters, plumbing, electrical service, generators and major appliances.
Insurance & Flood
Obtain property-specific homeowners, wind and flood information before contractual deadlines.
Association Documents
Review current Pelican Landing assessments, covenants, architectural standards and use restrictions.
Selling a Ridge Estate Home
A Ridge property should be marketed as an individual custom estate rather than simply another Pelican Landing home.
Marketing should document recorded living area, architecture, bedroom and den configuration, homesite size, garage capacity, pool and spa, outdoor living and exact golf or lake orientation.
Major capital improvements such as roof replacement, impact-resistant windows and doors, hurricane protection, HVAC systems, generators, pool renovations and landscape improvements should be distinguished from cosmetic remodeling.
The estate-home setting should also be presented together with Pelican Landing's private Gulf Beach Park, tennis, pickleball, fitness, kayaking, sailing and optional private-golf lifestyle.
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Pelican Landing and The Colony at Pelican Landing
The Ridge belongs to the Pelican Landing Phase I residential market.
The separately gated Colony at Pelican Landing represents Phase II and contains its own collection of luxury high-rise and mid-rise condominiums, coach homes, villas and custom estate residences.
Keeping these markets clearly separated helps buyers compare the appropriate property type, association structure, amenities and comparable sales.
The Ridge at Pelican Landing Location
The Ridge estate homes are located primarily along Ridge Oak Drive in Bonita Springs, Florida 34134, within the southern portion of gated Pelican Landing.
The neighborhood lies close to Pelican Landing's south entrance and the Pelican's Nest golf environment, while four lakes create additional water-oriented homesites throughout the enclave.
Pelican Landing's west-of-U.S.-41 location provides convenient access to Bonita Springs, Estero, Coconut Point shopping and dining, North Naples, healthcare, Gulf beaches and Southwest Florida International Airport.
Schulz Realty can help buyers and sellers evaluate Ridge properties according to recorded living area, estate-size homesite, golf or lake orientation, pool and spa, garage capacity, renovation quality, roof, hurricane protection, mechanical improvements and relevant recent estate-home sales.
When same-neighborhood sales are limited, we can also compare carefully selected properties in Goldcrest, Pennyroyal, Heron Point, Bay Creek and Waterside while adjusting for differences in residence size, homesite, view, architecture and condition.
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Property availability, residence counts, generalized and individual living areas, bedroom and bathroom configurations, homesite sizes, architectural styles, floor plans, garages, private pools, spas, lanais, outdoor kitchens, golf, lake and landscape views, neighborhood obligations, Pelican Landing assessments, architectural standards, roofs, windows, exterior doors, hurricane protection, insurance, flood classifications, drainage, landscaping responsibilities and individual property features may vary or change. Pelican Landing amenities, Beach Park transportation and private golf-club membership are also subject to current rules, schedules, fees and availability. Buyers should verify all material property, association, community, insurance, golf, flood, title, permitting and inspection information through current official documents and appropriate qualified professionals before purchasing.
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