What is the master HOA for Pelican Sound?
Pelican Sound Golf & River Club, Inc. is the self-managed master HOA.
Pelican Sound Golf & River Club is the master HOA for a 1,299-home gated bundled-golf and river community in Estero, FL (near Bonita Springs). It provides self-managed oversight of amenities including 27 holes of golf, tennis/pickleball, pools, fitness, and Estero River boating access to the Gulf. The 2026 master annual assessment is $11,495; neighborhood sub-association dues vary and CDD fees apply separately. Specific sub-association contacts and full rules require direct inquiry as they are not uniformly published.
Pelican Sound Golf & River Club, Inc. serves as the master homeowners association for the Pelican Sound community in Estero, Florida. It operates as a self-managed Florida not-for-profit corporation that also manages the bundled club amenities. The master association oversees common areas, security, and bundled recreational facilities for approximately 1,299 residences across 22 neighborhood sub-associations.
The master annual assessment is $11,495 per residence for 2026, billed in November and covering amenities, property management, and reserves. Neighborhood sub-association dues vary by neighborhood and are billed quarterly. A River Ridge CDD assessment of approximately $1,209 appears on the annual property tax bill. One-time closing fees include an initiation fee of $20,300 for first-time buyers or a resale capital fee of $11,495, plus a $299 estoppel fee. Detailed neighborhood dues information is unavailable in public master sources and must be obtained from individual sub-associations.
Homes are restricted to private single-family residential use. Leasing requires a minimum of 30 days (some neighborhoods require 60 days) and prior approval; amenity privileges may transfer to lessees under certain conditions. Architectural review applies to exterior modifications through the master association. Guest and rental policies include registration requirements and fees. Pet policies and other standards are governed by neighborhood associations and master rules. Specific landscaping, parking, noise, and trash rules are detailed in governing documents available through the master or sub-associations.
Amenities include a 27-hole golf course, eight Hydro-Grid tennis courts, ten pickleball courts, five bocce courts, a fitness center, six heated swimming pools with spas, a river club with boat launch and dry storage, kayak park, nature trails, a shuttle boat to Lover's Key, and multiple dining venues. Additional features encompass a golf practice facility, butterfly garden, dog park, and outdoor fitness areas.
Residents enjoy a bundled club lifestyle with access to golf, racquet sports, boating on the Estero River with Gulf access, fitness, pools, and social dining without additional membership fees. The community emphasizes an active yet relaxed Florida Gulf Coast experience with organized leagues, events, and nature activities.
HOA Name: Pelican Sound Golf & River Club, Inc.
Management Company: Self-managed
Phone Number: (239) 948-4331
Email Address: Details not publicly available for general inquiries (specific contacts listed on site for accounting and admin)
Website: https://pelicansoundgrc.com/
Mailing Address: 4569 Pelican Sound Blvd., Estero, FL 33928
Office Hours: Details not publicly available
The community features direct Estero River access to the Gulf without fixed bridges, a bundled non-equity golf and amenities membership, and participation in reciprocal club programs seasonally. It includes sustainability elements such as nature preserves and trails. The River Ridge CDD handles infrastructure. Housing includes single-family homes, condos, and townhomes across 22 neighborhoods.
Pelican Sound Golf & River Club provides a master-managed bundled lifestyle community with extensive amenities in Estero, Florida, supported by sub-associations and a CDD for infrastructure.
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Public sources checked include the official Pelican Sound website (pelicansoundgrc.com), 2026 Fact Sheet PDF, real estate analysis sites with Sunbiz and county references, and HOA bulletin boards. Gaps include varying neighborhood-specific fees/rules not detailed in master sources and limited public office hours or general email addresses.
Pelican Sound Golf & River Club, Inc. is the self-managed master HOA.
There are 1,299 residences in the community.
The master annual assessment is $11,495 per residence.
Yes, the River Ridge Community Development District handles infrastructure.
Amenities include 27-hole golf, tennis and pickleball courts, fitness center, multiple pools, and river boating access.