SOUTHWEST - COLLIER COUNTY
Real Estate
|
2007 |
2008 |
4/2009 |
| Median Price* Single Family Home |
$465,000 |
$320,000 |
$180,000 |
| Median Price* Condominium |
$307,000 |
$259,000 |
$185,000 |
* Median Price of 101 homes sold would be that price which is lower than 50 of the prices and also
higher than 50 of the prices. In other words, there are homes and condominiums available in a wide
range of prices in Collier County. Median prices shown above are from the Naples Area Board of Realtors.
The statistics are meant to give you a feel for the area as compared to others you may be considering and
to show the direction of the market.
Taxes
Visit Buy A Home In Florida for comprehensive property tax information.
Weather
Average High/Low in January 77/53, in July 91/72
Naples, Marco Island and the western portion of the Everglades make up Southwest Florida's Collier County – also known as The Paradise Coast. Collier is the largest county in the state of Florida, by land area, yet more than 80% of the vast expanse of land is preserved as park and nature preserve land by federal, state, county, city and private agencies. Beautiful beach communities surrounded by nature – it's no wonder the area is referred to as Florida’s Last Paradise.
If a sophisticated enclave bursting with fine art, symphonic concerts and high-end shopping is your cup of tea, then you’ll love Naples. A charming city on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, Naples exudes stylishness. Stroll beautiful pedestrian walks with shops, art galleries and restaurants. The area is famous for its beautiful white sand beaches, golf courses, fishing, boating, water sports and spectacular sunsets. The most recent addition to the Naples area is the new Mercato development in north Naples with shops, restaurants and a cinema featuring Hollywood, foreign and independent films.
Events
3rd Street South Farmer's Market
Third Street South Association
Spammy Jammy
Little Bar Restaurant
SummerJazz on the Gulf
Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club
Naples 4th of July Parade and Fireworks
www.naplesgov.com
Clyde Butcher’s Annual Labor Day Muck-About
www.clydebutcher.com
Annual Labor Day Weekend Arts & Crafts Festival
www.downtownnaplesassociation.com
Swamp Buggy Fall Classic
Swamp Buggy Races
Celebrate the Arts Month
United Arts Council of Collier County
Naples International Film Festival
Naples International Film Festival
F1 ChampBoat Races
ChampBoat Grand Prix of Naples
Hats in the Garden Luncheon & Fashion Show
Naples Botanical Garden
Paradise Coast Kayak Symposium
Saltwater Sports
Southwest Florida Birding & Wildlife Festival
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Mullet Festival
Stan's Idle Hour
Naples Winter Wine Festival
Naples Winter Wine Festival
34th Annual Everglades Seafood Festival
Everglades Seafood Festival
ACE Group Classic PGA Champions Tour
ACE Group Classic
Naples National Art Festival
Naples Art Association
Florida Panther Week
Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge
Naples Downtown Fine Arts Festival
Downtown Naples Association
4th Annual Paradise Coast Kayak Festival
Paradise Coast Paddlers Club
Taste of Collier
Taste of Collier
Great Dock Canoe Race
Great Dock Canoe Race
Arts & Culture
Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades are blessed with breathtaking natural beauty. Perhaps the aura of this tropical paradise serves as an attraction for artists and those that love art. With over 100 galleries in Greater Naples, the region is definitely on the map as a cultural destination. In fact, Naples was recently named the #1 Small Art Town in America.
From the outstanding permanent collections and traveling exhibits at the Naples Museum of Art, the von Liebig Art Center and the Marco Island Center for the Arts, to the eclectic array of galleries located in the Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South shopping districts, to the Big Cypress Gallery deep in the Everglades, you will find yourself surrounded by beautiful art. Many artists are in residence at studio galleries, while other galleries serve to inspire or provide art for home and special gifts. There are also hundreds of art and cultural events happening in the area every month. For a complete schedule of arts related events, visit the United Arts Council's Web page.
There is also a distinct appreciation here for the performing arts. The Philharmonic Center for the Arts is the premiere performance hall in the region and is home to the Naples Philharmonic. The Naples Players, one of the top community theaters in the nation, has two performance stages in their state-of-the-art theater on Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples.
History buffs will find fascinating displays of artifacts and information dating from the height of the Calusa Indian civilization over a thousand years ago in area museums. Also of interest is the story of the pioneers who made their way to the Southwest Florida wilderness to settle just prior to the turn of the century. And a number of tour companies specialize in helping you to experience the natural beauty of the area that is such an inspiration to area artists.
Parks & Recreation
In Collier County there are a multitude of parks to enjoy. You have your pick among National parks, State parks, and city and county parks.
Big Cypress National Preserve is designated a U.S. National Park. The preserve is the most biologically diverse region of the terrestrial Everglades, and while dominated by a wet cypress forest is host to an array of flora and fauna, including mangroves, orchids, alligators, venomous snakes like the cottonmouth and eastern diamondback rattlesnake, a variety of birds, and the Florida Panther. The preserve is also home to nine federally listed endangered species including the West Indian Manatee, the eastern indigo snake, and the Florida Sandhill Crane. It’s an ideal place for hiking spot. The Florida trail has 31 miles of trail that is accessible from the Preserve. Hikers can also hike the Tree Snail Hammock Nature Trail, a short, self-guided trail.
What’s your pleasure? Freshwater, saltwater, pier fishing, beach fishing, secluded mangrove nooks – Collier County has it all. Whether you’re interested in fishing for snook and tarpon in the backcountry or grouper and snapper in the gulf, the county has 37 miles of barrier island coastline to explore. There are hundreds of places to cast a line, rent a boat or hire a guide. Ten Thousand Islands is famous for variety: bass, tarpon, snook, redfish, trout, permit, cobia, shark, grouper, snapper, pompano, sheepshead, triple tail, mackerel and kingfish. All are fed by the rich estuarine water systems within the Everglades National Park. It is very common on a single charter to catch a dozen or more species in a single trip. Lake Trafford in Immokalee is known for its bass and crappie. Launch your own boat or head out with one of the many charter captains – either way, you are sure to enjoy your day and the opportunity to catch the big one!
The Great Florida Birding Trail is a program of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, supported in part by the Florida Department of Transportation and the Wildlife Foundation of Florida. This 2000-mile, self-guided highway trail unifies a total of 489 birding sites throughout Florida. Modeled after the successful Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, this ambitious project features detailed guide booklets and special highway signs identifying Birding Trail sites. Collier County has a gateway site with is an exceptional birding location. Gateways have staffed visitor centers and serve as hubs for Birding Trail information. Each gateway has a special kiosk with bird watching tips and introductory information regarding the Birding Trail. Loaner optics can be checked out for free for a day with a driver’s license or major credit card at all gateway locations.
Visit Your Florida Lifestyle for more information on fishing and our Guide To Establishing Florida Residency for Florida fishing license information.
Beaches
The Paradise Coast is famous for its sugar white sand beaches that stretch from Barefoot Beach Preserve at the northern tip of Collier County, throughout the city of Naples, along the four miles of Marco Island’s crescent shoreline, and into the deserted Ten Thousand Island region of the Everglades. Our beach parks range from those with full facilities to simple access points perfect for long beach walks on deserted sands. There are numerous beach access points in downtown Naples, as well as Tigertail Beach Park on Marco Island. You’ll find beautiful surroundings, warm sands and spectacular sunsets no matter where you choose to lose your shoes and dip your toes in the sand.
For comprehensive information on all Florida beaches and gift certificates to the best Florida restaurants on or near them, check out The Florida Beach Book!
Golf
According to the National Golf Foundation, Naples typically ranks either first or second in its national Golf Holes Per Capita surveys. With close to 90 courses in Collier County, there are plenty of choices for pleasure or punishment, depending on your view of the game.
While many area courses are for private members only, there is great variety among the public course options as well as many semi-private courses that open up for public bookings in the slower season between April and December.
To enjoy outstanding summer golf deals, and access to some of the area's top courses, you can purchase a South Florida PGA 2009 GolfPass membership, which offers discounted play at 33 country clubs, two instruction programs and a golf shop in the Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades area.
Visit Your Florida Lifestyle for additional golf information.
Hospitals
Visit Florida Medical Resources for comprehensive information including Florida hospital ratings.
Colleges
For comprehensive information on Lifelong Learning, visit Your Florida Lifestyle.
Airports
- The Marco Island Executive Airport provides "red carpet service" for tourists, clients and residents flying privately into and out of Southwest Florida.
- The Immokalee Regional Airport is located within miles of Ave Maria University, and is home to the Florida Tradeport. It is a growing airport, strategically located between Miami and Naples in the center of southwest Florida, with two 5,000 foot runways.
- Everglades Airpark represents "eco-tourism," adjacent to Everglades National Park, it provides sportsmen and tourists easy access to explore the Everglades.
Shopping
Naples has fabulous upscale shops, quaint specialty stores, and art galleries located in areas such as The Village on Venetian Bay, Waterside Shops, Third Street South, Bayfront, and Fifth Avenue South.
Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples is a welcoming respite from mall shopping. A historic main street combines with the sophistication of a world-class destination, making Fifth Avenue a must visit location. Art galleries, fine dining, chic casual restaurants all combine to make your day of shopping always an enjoyable experience.
Third Street South is another must stop on the shopping circuit. Lunch at Tommy Bahamas or any of the fabulous restaurants there could very well interrupt your shopping experience!
The Village on Venetian Bay is yet another wonderful place to spend an afternoon shopping and lunching. Nearly 60 shops, some national names, but mostly boutiques, make this stop, set on the waterfront, especially delightful.
Waterside Shops at Pelican Bay is home to a new Nordstrom’s and Saks Fifth Avenue, not to mention a collection of over 45 shops from Gucci to Cartier, Chico’s to the Gap.
Finally, Coastland Center is a traditional mall, featuring 4 department stores, 14 eateries and 150 specialty retailers such as Old Navy, Gap, Victoria's Secret, Gap Kids and Limited Too.
Collier County, Florida, Cities & Towns
Incorporated
Unincorporated
Additional Resources
Collier County Government http://www.colliergov.net
Collier County Tourism Information http://www.paradisecoast.com
Featured Towns/ Cities
Naples
Make no mistake about it, Naples is upscale. The population is about 22,000, the town sparkles and the landscaping is beautiful. There is wealth in Naples and a wealth of gorgeous communities that reflect a financially successful life. There are so many, it may be somewhat difficult to choose one, but you will!
There are also many affordable communities and neighborhoods throughout Naples and Collier County. You may wish to be within walking distance to downtown, in a condo on a canal with a boat slip or in one of the many gated golfing communities in the area. Wherever you are in Naples, all of the wonderful amenities of the city are yours to enjoy!
If you would like to get a feel for home prices in Naples or Collier County, visit www.zillow.com and search for recent homes sold.
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