Villa Bonita Estates, Santa Clara
Where: Santa Clara, near Country Lane and the Sunbrook golf area
Homes: around a dozen large custom estates behind a private gate
Recent range: roughly $1.9M up to nearly $3M for the largest builds
HOA: about $250 per month; tennis and pickleball on site; private pools common
Villa Bonita Estates is a gated enclave of only about a dozen custom estates, and it is a different animal than the Villa Bonita homes over on Malaga. This is the luxury end of Santa Clara. Lots are large, the homes are big and heavily custom, and several were built by well-known local custom builders. One of the recent sales was a 10,000-plus square foot Split Rock build. When something trades here it is usually between $1.9M and $3M, and the finishes match the number.
The setting is the draw. You are tucked in near the Sunbrook golf area, close to Santa Clara shopping and an easy run into St. George, but behind a gate on a street that sees almost no traffic. Residents share tennis and pickleball courts, and most of the estates have their own private pool, so you get the amenities of a resort community with the privacy of a small neighborhood.
A true full-time residential enclave
One thing worth being clear about: this is not a rental play. The homes in Villa Bonita Estates are not set up for nightly or fractional use, and Santa Clara reserves short-term rentals for its approved resort communities. People buy here to live here. That keeps the neighborhood calm and the neighbors invested, which is exactly what most luxury buyers are looking for.
Buying in a neighborhood this small
With only around a dozen estates behind the gate, listings are rare and they do not last long when the home is priced right. If Villa Bonita Estates is on your list, the smart approach is to get your financing lined up and let me put you on a direct watch so you hear about a home before it is all over the portals. I know this part of Santa Clara well and I am glad to walk any of them with you. Reach me at 435-200-5508.
Common Questions
Is Villa Bonita Estates gated?
Yes. It is a small gated community, which is part of why it stays so private and quiet. There are only about a dozen estate lots inside the gates.
Can I use a Villa Bonita Estates home as a nightly rental?
No. The homes here are not set up for short-term or fractional use, and the community is a full-time residential neighborhood. Santa Clara only permits nightly rentals in its approved resort communities, and this is not one of them.
What is the HOA and what does it cover?
Dues have run around $250 a month. That typically covers the gated entry and the shared grounds. I will confirm the current figure and exactly what is included for any specific home.
How often do homes sell in Villa Bonita Estates?
Rarely. With only around a dozen estates, a year can pass with little or nothing on the market. If you want in, the move is to be ready and let me watch it for you.
