Ave Maria is a master-planned community located east of Naples, known for its thoughtful design, strong sense of community, and expanding residential options. Centered around a vibrant town core, it offers a structured environment with a focus on convenience and long-term growth.

Community Design & Amenities

The town is anchored by Ave Maria University and a central plaza that includes dining, retail, and gathering spaces. Residential neighborhoods range from single-family homes to active adult communities, with amenities such as parks, fitness centers, and recreational facilities integrated throughout.

Location & Lifestyle

While removed from the immediate coastline, Ave Maria offers a quieter, more self-contained lifestyle with everyday essentials close at hand. Its setting appeals to those seeking newer construction, community planning, and a more deliberate pace within Southwest Florida.

Properties for Sale

Market Snapshot

The median closed price in Ave Maria was $420,000 in August 2026, down 1.2% from $415,000 a year earlier, according to NABOR MLS data through August 2026. This marks a slight decrease in the median price compared to the previous year, with monthly figures fluctuating throughout the last 12 months. For example, the median closed price was $505,000 in February 2026 but dropped to $354,000 in March 2026 before recovering to $492,500 in May 2026. The median price per square foot was $197 in August 2026, down from $224 in August 2025. Inventory levels in Ave Maria saw a slight decrease in August 2026 with 160 homes for sale, compared to 161 homes for sale in August 2025. This follows a period of increasing inventory, which peaked at 200 homes for sale in April 2026. Months supply of homes for sale also decreased, reaching 9.1 months in August 2026, down from 10.3 months in August 2025. This indicates a tightening of the market compared to the previous year, though it remains above what is typically considered a balanced market. Sales activity in Ave Maria showed an increase in August 2026, with 21 total sales compared to 19 total sales in August 2025. This is a positive change, suggesting a more active market year-over-year. Pending sales also reflect this trend, with 17 pending sales in August 2026, compared to 15 pending sales in August 2025. The number of pending sales has varied significantly month-to-month, from a low of 10 in December 2025 to a high of 26 in July 2026.

September 2026 · Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Pricing

Track how home values are trending in Ave Maria. Median sale prices and price-per-square-foot data help buyers and sellers gauge current market positioning.

Median Closed Price

$420,000 as of August 2026, up 1.2% year-over-year.

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MonthMedian Closed Price
September 2025$399,259
October 2025$417,500
November 2025$393,390
December 2025$425,000
January 2026$415,000
February 2026$505,000
March 2026$354,000
April 2026$460,000
May 2026$492,500
June 2026$422,500
July 2026$412,000
August 2026$420,000

Source: Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®) MLS, via InfoSparks. Data through August 2026. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

$197 as of August 2026, down 12.1% year-over-year.

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MonthMedian Prices per Sq ft
September 2025$229
October 2025$212
November 2025$228
December 2025$226
January 2026$228
February 2026$225
March 2026$225
April 2026$220
May 2026$211
June 2026$216
July 2026$229
August 2026$197

Source: Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®) MLS, via InfoSparks. Data through August 2026. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Inventory

See how many homes are available in Ave Maria and how quickly inventory is moving. Months of supply indicates whether conditions favor buyers or sellers.

Homes For Sale

158 as of August 2026, down 1.9% year-over-year.

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MonthHomes For Sale
September 2025158
October 2025157
November 2025161
December 2025154
January 2026185
February 2026190
March 2026197
April 2026200
May 2026189
June 2026190
July 2026182
August 2026158

Source: Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®) MLS, via InfoSparks. Data through August 2026. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

8.9 as of August 2026, down 13.6% year-over-year.

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MonthMonths Supply
September 20259.8
October 20259.5
November 20259.6
December 20259.3
January 202610.8
February 202611.2
March 202611.8
April 202611.7
May 202610.9
June 202611
July 202610.4
August 20268.9

Source: Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®) MLS, via InfoSparks. Data through August 2026. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Activity

Monitor real estate transaction volume in Ave Maria. Pending and closed sales reflect the pace of buyer demand and overall market momentum.

Pending Sales

18 as of August 2026, up 20.0% year-over-year.

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MonthPending Sales
September 202518
October 202517
November 202513
December 202510
January 202615
February 202620
March 202625
April 202618
May 202616
June 202619
July 202627
August 202618

Source: Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®) MLS, via InfoSparks. Data through August 2026. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

21 as of August 2026, up 10.5% year-over-year.

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MonthTotal Sales
September 202518
October 202514
November 202515
December 202515
January 202617
February 202611
March 202620
April 202623
May 202622
June 202618
July 202618
August 202621

Source: Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®) MLS, via InfoSparks. Data through August 2026. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Communities & Neighborhoods in Ave Maria

The National Golf & Country Club at Ave Mariacommunity
Ave Maria • Ave Maria Fl

The National Golf & Country Club at Ave Maria

Newest bundled golf community at Ave Maria with a Gordon Lewis course, resort-style amenities, and a mix of golf and social memberships.

~$250k – $1.1M+
Panther Run Golf Clubcommunity
Ave Maria • Ave Maria Fl

Panther Run Golf Club

55+ golf community in Ave Maria with a Gordon Lewis championship course, resort-style amenities, and an active Del Webb lifestyle.

Not gated~$290k – $950k+