Lakefront WCI Home in Hampton Park, Gateway | $499,900
10852 Essex Square Blvd: A Snowbird-Friendly Lakefront WCI Home in Hampton Park at Gateway
A 2017 WCI built lakefront home in gated Hampton Park at Gateway, Fort Myers FL 33913. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2,223 sq ft, offered at $499,900.
10852 Essex Square Blvd is a better than new, 2017 WCI built home on the lake in Hampton Park, one of the gated WCI communities inside Gateway in Fort Myers. The rear of the home faces east over the water for morning sun, and the front looks across to a second lake view and a grassy area where you can watch the wildlife.
It is also the kind of home seasonal buyers ask us for every fall: a Fort Myers winter home that is comfortable while you are here and easy to lock and leave when you head north.
The Home at a Glance
Price: $499,900
Bedrooms and baths: 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 1 half bath, split bedroom floor plan
Living area: 2,223 sq ft (2,688 total), attached 2-car garage
Builder and year: WCI, 2017
Lot: 0.195 acre, lakefront, east rear exposure
Flood zone: FEMA Zone X (non-flood zone), high and dry
Taxes: county-only taxes per the listing; 2025 tax bill $4,294.60
HOA: $1,357 per quarter, including cable, internet/WiFi, lawn maintenance, exterior pest control, recreational facilities, security, street lights and street maintenance
Storm protection: manual storm shutters
Inside the Home
Pride of ownership shows in the custom work throughout. The kitchen has custom cabinets, a custom coffee station with a pot filler, a countertop appliance garage and a new 2025 refrigerator, stove and dishwasher. The front lounge has an electric fireplace and custom built-in shelving, and two bedrooms have custom built-ins as well.
First-floor primary suite with walk-in closet, dual sinks and walk-in shower
Split bedroom floor plan
Den/study
New front entry screening (2026)
Separate laundry area, pull-down attic stairs and abundant storage
Window coverings included
Interior photos virtually staged.
Why Snowbirds Love This Home
The best snowbird home is comfortable while you are there and easy to protect while you are away. This one checks the boxes seasonal buyers look for:
Lock and leave: 24-hour gated community, with lawn care and exterior pest control handled by the HOA
Storm ready: manual storm shutters
Zone X: a FEMA non-flood zone designation
Predictable costs: HOA includes cable and internet; county-only taxes per the listing
Easy travel: Gateway sits next to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) with quick access to I-75
Winter lifestyle: Red Sox and Twins Spring Training nearby, golf cart friendly streets, and optional memberships at The Club at Gateway
Life in Hampton Park at Gateway
Hampton Park offers 24-hour gated security, scheduled community activities and miles of paved walking and biking paths. Amenities include a resort-style pool, clubhouse, fitness center, billiards room, pickleball, basketball, playground, BBQ and picnic areas, and a library. Coming soon to Gateway Commons: pickleball, yoga, food trucks and a pavilion.
Gateway itself is known for tree-lined streets and convenient access to I-75, the airport, Downtown Fort Myers and Spring Training. The Club at Gateway offers optional country club memberships for golf, tennis, pickleball, dining and social activities, and nearby restaurants, pubs, a brewery and scenic paths round out the lifestyle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is for sale at 10852 Essex Square Blvd in Fort Myers?
10852 Essex Square Blvd is a 2017 WCI built lakefront home in Hampton Park at Gateway, Fort Myers FL 33913, listed at $499,900. It has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2,223 sq ft of living area, a split floor plan and an attached 2-car garage, with east-facing water views from the rear.
Is 10852 Essex Square Blvd in a flood zone?
The home is in FEMA Flood Zone X, a non-flood zone designation outside the high-risk special flood hazard area, and the listing describes it as high and dry. Zone X homes are usually not required to carry flood insurance by lenders, but buyers should still request a flood insurance quote.
What does the HOA cover in Hampton Park at Gateway?
The HOA fee for this home is $1,357 per quarter. It includes cable, internet and WiFi, lawn maintenance, exterior pest control, recreational facilities, 24-hour security, street lights and street maintenance, which keeps monthly costs predictable for full-time and seasonal owners alike.
Is Hampton Park a good community for snowbirds?
Hampton Park works well for snowbirds because it is gated with 24-hour security and the HOA handles lawn care, so the home is easy to lock and leave. Gateway also sits next to Southwest Florida International Airport, near Spring Training, with optional Club at Gateway memberships for golf and social life.
What amenities does Hampton Park at Gateway have?
Hampton Park has a resort-style pool, clubhouse, fitness center, billiards room, pickleball, basketball court, playground, BBQ and picnic areas, a library and miles of paved walking and biking paths. Gateway Commons is adding pickleball, yoga, food trucks and a pavilion.
How do I schedule a showing of 10852 Essex Square Blvd?
Call or text Lisa Gottesman at 239-898-1463 to schedule a private showing of 10852 Essex Square Blvd. The Gottesman Group can also share the full video tour, the 3D tour and our free Southwest Florida Snowbird Buyer Guide before you visit.
Schedule Your Private Showing
Thinking about a Fort Myers winter home, or a full-time move to Gateway? Call or text 239-898-1463 to see 10852 Essex Square Blvd in person.
Buying as a snowbird? Ask for our free Southwest Florida Snowbird Buyer Guide, with a snowbird home scorecard, city comparison, true-cost worksheet and the questions to ask about insurance, flood and HOAs.
Written and reviewed by Lisa Gottesman, Southwest Florida Realtor with more than 22 years of local experience and over 1,000 families served. Updated September 2026.
Listed by Lisa Gottesman, The Gottesman Group | eXp Realty, LLC. Information is from the MLS and deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Interior photos virtually staged.
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