Just a short stroll or bike ride away from the sand and water, you can truly discover your home by the beach in Imperial Shores. Found right along the Imperial River, people are drawn to this Bonita Springs community for a variety of reasons, but the close proximity to Bonita Beach is certainly one of the biggest advantages of taking your home search to Imperial Shores. Those in search of a boating lifestyle will find that living on the waterfront in Imperial Shores means easy access to the Gulf via Big Carlos Pass or Wiggins Pass. While all homes have the advantage of being close to the beach, there are also some homes in Imperial Shores that don’t necessarily have canal frontage and Gulf access, but the price commonly reflects that. In total, there are around 150 homes and lots in the community, with homes that have been constructed spanning the decades. This means its sometimes possible to find a Mid-Century home, but you’ll also find that some of the older homes in Imperial Shores have since been torn down and replaced by newer construction homes, some of which are quite spacious in design. Still, there are some older homes currently on the market in the community, including a more affordably priced, yet newly remodeled beach cottage, as well a sprawling, luxury home right on the waterfront. Some of the homes of Imperial Shores have private swimming pools, screened-in lanais, as well as private boat docks that sit alongside deep-water canals. Whether your budget sits closer to $500,000 or up in the multi-million-dollar range, you’ll likely find a range of options available in Imperial Shores. Living in the community also means living relatively close to area conveniences, such as grocery stores and Coconut Point Mall. The shops and restaurants of popular 5th Avenue South are also an easy drive from Imperial Shores.