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Ave Maria, Florida

A planned town with a small-town rhythm

5

Homes for sale

$439,000

Median list price

$212

Avg price / sqft

47

Median days on market

Ave Maria is a master-planned town in eastern Collier County, built around a walkable town center, a university, and a mix of family neighborhoods and active-adult enclaves. It draws buyers who want space, newer construction, and a real sense of community without the coastal Naples price tag. You'll find everything from starter homes in Maple Ridge to the resort-style 55+ communities of Del Webb Naples.

The market here leans heavily toward newer single-family homes, with 48 of the 50 active listings in that category and eight of them new construction. With a median list price of $469,950 and homes sitting a median of 55 days, buyers have room to compare — and sellers are still getting about 97% of asking. It's a good spot to browse just reduced listings and take your time.

Ave Maria is in Collier County, Florida.

Quick facts

$359,990$450K price range

1,951 sqft median home

$2,300/mo median rent

Balanced right now

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Where the market lives

$300K–$400K$400K–$500K

The numbers that matter

The Ave Maria market

Balanced

6.0 months of inventory

Seller’s marketBuyer’s market

Supply and demand are roughly even — negotiation cuts both ways.

7

Sold, last 12 months

$390,989

Median sold price

99%

Sale-to-list ratio

What sellers actually get vs asking

5 days

Median time to sell

Ave Maria vs Collier County

Median list price

Ave Maria$439K
Collier Co.$480K

Price per sqft

Ave Maria$212
Collier Co.$371

Days on market

Ave Maria47d
Collier Co.20d

Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling

7.8% yr/yr

$270K$440K$610KAug ’23Jul ’26

Homes on the market

14.3% yr/yr

159Aug ’23Jul ’26

Homes sold per month

012Aug ’24Jul ’26

Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Ave Maria, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.

Where to look

Ave Maria neighborhoods

Show all 2 Ave Maria neighborhoods A–Z+

Neighborhood boundaries by edgeAI — listings matched to the actual polygon, not agent-entered subdivision names.

For the school run

School zones with homes for sale

Homes matched to official attendance boundaries — always verify zoning with the district.

Beyond the listings

Living in Ave Maria

01

Newer homes, room to grow

Nearly all active inventory is single-family, with a median size of 1,958 sqft at about $236 per square foot.

02

Water views throughout

Twenty-three of the 50 active listings are waterfront, so lakeside living is a realistic option rather than a rare find.

03

Active-adult options

Del Webb Naples anchors eight 55+ listings for buyers wanting an amenity-rich, low-maintenance lifestyle.

04

Golf and gated living

With eight golf-community and eight gated listings, there's a range of resort-style neighborhoods to weigh.

05

Room to negotiate

A 55-day median time on market gives buyers real breathing room compared with tighter coastal markets.

What it really costs

Owning here

Owning the median Ave Maria home

$3,066/mo

Principal & interest $2,313
Property tax $381
HOA / fees $162
Insurance (est.) $210

$439,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.

40%

In a FEMA flood zone

Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment

$2,300/mo

Median rent

2 homes for rent right now

Straight answers

Ave Maria real estate FAQs

Is Ave Maria a good place to live?+

It's built as a full town, with a walkable center, a university, and neighborhoods ranging from family-focused Maple Ridge to the 55+ communities at Del Webb Naples. Assigned schools include Palmetto Ridge High School and Estates Elementary. It suits buyers who want newer homes and a community feel over a beach-adjacent address.

Is Ave Maria expensive?+

It's notably more affordable than coastal Naples, with a median list price of $469,950 and homes averaging about $236 per square foot. Active listings run from $3,200 up to $1,450,000, and only four of the 50 are priced above $1M. You can browse by price to see where your budget fits.

What do homes cost in Ave Maria?+

The median list price is $469,950 and the median home is around 1,958 sqft. Over the last 12 months, 25 homes sold at a median price of $410,000, and most of the inventory is newer single-family homes.

How is the Ave Maria market right now?+

There are 50 active listings with a median 55 days on market, so buyers have time to compare without rushing. Sellers are still getting about 97% of asking on average, meaning well-priced homes hold their value. Watching the just reduced list is a smart way to spot motivated sellers.

What about HOA fees and property taxes?+

The median HOA runs about $160 per month, which is typical for a planned community with shared amenities. Median property tax is roughly $6,387 per year. Fees vary by neighborhood, so gated and golf communities may sit higher depending on what's included.

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