With its sub-tropical climate and beautiful beaches, Naples is the jewel of southwest Florida and a top tourist destination. From autumn to late spring, the population swells from 21,000 to 36,000, making this a hot spot for Florida real estate.
The median price for Naples homes is $299,000 with an appreciation rate of 12%. Naples Florida homes and real estate for sale can start around $50,000 and go as high as $30 million in more upscale areas. Waterfront property is the most sought after, and developers continue to construct buildings with amazing views. Condominium towers such as Pelican Bay offer luxury gulf-front living for around $350,000.
Old Naples, the start of the city of Naples, offers Naples homes for sale that give you the feeling of being in a small town. Single-family Naples Florida homes and real estate for sale in the Old Naples area start around $400,000; small condos are priced at $100,000.
The exclusive neighborhood of Port Royal is surrounded by water with the Gulf to the west, Naples Bay to the east and Gordon pass and Key Island to the south. Naples homes for sale in this community begin at $3.5 million, and can go as high as $30 million.
An area that has seen tremendous growth is North Naples. This section offers Naples homes for sale in a wide range of communities. The older neighborhood of Palm Harbor has Naples homes for sale from $250,000 and condos from $150,000. Naples homes for sale in the private community of Bay Colony carry price tags from $1.3 million up to $12 million. And several golf communities offer Naples homes for sale starting as low as $150,000, and going up to several million.
Among the new developments with moderately high to very expensive Naples homes for sale are Saturnia Lakes and Mediterra. Homes and villas in Saturnia Lakes are priced from $240,000. Golf course living at Mediterra begins around $1 million.
Find out more about Naples and Naples homes for sale:
City of Naples at http://www.naplesgov.com
A guide to the city of Naples at http://www.naples-florida.com
Greater Naples, Marco Island & the Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau, http://www.classicflorida.com