Eastern Collier County · Naples, Florida
Ave Maria
A self-sustaining master-planned town built around a university, a vibrant Town Center, and some of the most attainable new-construction pricing in Southwest Florida.
Community Overview
Ave Maria is a 5,000-acre master-planned town developed by Barron Collier Companies, located at the intersection of Oil Well Road and Camp Keais Road in eastern Collier County — roughly 30–40 minutes east of downtown Naples. Founded in 2005 and built around Ave Maria University, the community has grown into a fully self-sustaining town with its own schools, medical offices, grocery, dining, and recreational amenities. It has ranked among the Top 20 best-selling master-planned communities in the United States every year since 2015.
Developer
Barron Collier Companies
Location
Oil Well Rd & Camp Keais Rd, Eastern Collier County
Active Builders
CC Homes · Del Webb · Lennar · Pulte Homes
Commercial at Buildout
1.8M sq ft retail, office & business park
Median Sale Price (2025)
~$460,000–$485,000
Distance to Naples
~30–40 min · ~25 min from I-75 Exit 111
Top 20 MPC · 2015–2025
Blue Zones Certified
Community of the Year
#1 Single-Family Sales in SW Florida
Del Webb Naples – Top 20 Places to Retire
Neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Builder | Property Types | Price Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Webb Naples | Del Webb (Pulte Corp) | Single-Family Attached Villas Carriage Homes | Mid $200s – $500s+ | 55+ Deed Restricted Active Optional 18-hole championship golf; two grand clubhouses (Oasis Club & Grand Hall); resort & lap pools; 18 outdoor sports courts; full-time Lifestyle Director. |
| Maple Ridge | CC Homes | Single-Family | Low $300s – $700s | Active 1,501–3,985 sq ft; 3–5 BR. Includes sub-neighborhoods: Coquina, Maple Ridge Reserve, and Silverwood. Club at Maple Ridge: 10,000 sq ft fitness, pool, pickleball, dog park. |
| The National Golf & Country Club | Lennar | Condos (Terraces/Verandas) Single-Family Estate Homes | High $200s – $800s | Golf-Bundled Nearly Sold Out "Everything's Included®" finishes; resort amenities; golf membership bundled. Most affordable golf-bundled option in the Naples area. |
| Avalon Park | Pulte Homes | Single-Family | $300s – $700s | Nearly Sold Out 1,565–4,242 sq ft on 70-ft lots; 3–6 BR. Lawn maintenance included in HOA. Optional Water Park membership. |
| Emerson Park | Pulte Homes | Single-Family | $300s – $600s | Active 1,500–3,500 sq ft; 3–6 BR, single and two-story. Low HOA; optional Water Park membership. |
| Hampton Village | Pulte Homes | Single-Family | $400s – $700s | Larger estate-style lots; lawn maintenance included in HOA. Quiet enclave within Ave Maria. |
| Gatherpoint | Pulte Homes & Lennar | Single-Family Attached Villas Townhomes | Low $300s – $700s | Newest Community 947 total homes on 328 acres. Gated; resort amenities; multigenerational floor plans. First neighborhood in Ave Maria to offer natural gas. Opens 2026. |
| The Residences at La Piazza | Various | Condominiums | $200s – $400s | Town Center-adjacent condo building. Higher HOA fees cover building maintenance, insurance, and reserves. Most walkable option to shops and dining. |
† Older/completed neighborhoods — Bellera Walk (55+ Del Webb), Belize, Cameratta, Catalina, Del Webb North, and Lorene — are resale-only communities no longer offering new construction.
Community Amenities
Recreation
- Ave Maria Water Park (resort & lap pools, waterslides, spa)
- Ave Maria Fitness Center (town-wide access)
- North Park – baseball, soccer, basketball
- South Park – bocce, pickleball, softball, dog park, amphitheater
- 100+ miles of walking, biking & nature trails
Golf
- Panther Run Golf Club – 18-hole semi-private (town-wide)
- Del Webb Championship Course – optional membership
- The National G&CC – golf bundled with purchase
- Golf simulator at Del Webb Grand Hall
- PGA professional instruction available
Town Center
- Publix supermarket
- 75+ businesses including dining, retail, salons
- Midtown Plaza (LEDO Pizza, Cold Stone, Dunkin', etc.)
- Immediate care center & medical offices
- Sunshine Ace Hardware
Private Clubhouses
- Del Webb – Oasis Club (12,000 sq ft) + Grand Hall (14,000 sq ft)
- Maple Ridge – Club at Maple Ridge (10,000 sq ft)
- Gatherpoint – private resort amenity center
- The National – pool & social facilities
Schools
Public · K–5 (Opening 2026–27)
Ave Maria Elementary School
New 900-student campus adjacent to Gatherpoint neighborhood.
Public · High School
Palmetto Ridge High School
A-rated Collier County school serving Ave Maria residents.
Private · PK–12
The Inn School
Classical Catholic private school within the community.
Private · PK–6
Donahue Academy
Montessori-style private school; unique offering within the town.
University
Ave Maria University
Catholic liberal arts university; the original anchor of the town. Campus is separate from the 5,000-acre community acreage.
Market Snapshot
Price Range (Active Listings)
$215,000 – $975,000
Median Sold Price (2025)
~$460,000–$485,000
2025 New Home Sales
515 sales · #1 in Collier County
2025 Buyer Profile
40%+ from Miami-Dade & Broward Counties
Days on Market
77–156 days (seasonal variation)
Model Homes Available
25+ designer-furnished open daily
Important Notice: Neighborhood details, pricing, availability, and builder information change frequently as Ave Maria continues through active development. The National Golf & Country Club and Avalon Park were reported as nearly sold out as of April 2026. Gatherpoint opened in early 2026 with 947 planned homes. New neighborhoods, phases, and product types are added regularly. Always verify current availability, pricing, and HOA details directly with on-site sales representatives or a licensed real estate professional. Data compiled from Ave Maria official channels, Barron Collier Companies, and public real estate resources, current as of June 2026.