Ave Maria Sets New Benchmarks in Growth and Development
NAPLES, FL., – January 15, 2025 — Ave Maria set exciting new benchmarks in 2024 that underscore its continued growth and development. The active community has earned the 18th spot on the prestigious list of 50 Top-Selling Master-Planned Communities in the United States by prominent national real estate consulting agency, John Burns Research and Consulting, in their 2024 annual report. The community reported 600 new home
sales in 2024, securing its position as the top-ranking development in Collier County. There are currently 5,200 new homes sold in Ave Maria with a total of 11,000 new homes anticipated at build out.
“The growth has been remarkable and is further solidified by the planned construction of a brand-new public elementary school that will open in 2026, the new Midtown Shopping Plaza featuring several national brands, and the expansion of existing businesses that have helped fuel Ave Maria’s success,” says Blake Gable, chief executive officer of Barron Collier Companies, developer of Ave Maria. Ave Maria continues to attract a diverse range businesses and new home buyers. From active adults to families and young professionals Ave Maria’s attainable home prices, recreational offerings, and amenities are what make it “A Big Kind of Small Town.” 
The variety of housing options include condominiums, attached villas, and single-family homes, many of which feature stunning lake, preserve, and golf course views. Over twenty-five designer-furnished model homes are available for daily tours, with prices ranging from the high $200s to the $800s. Residential builders include CC Homes, Del Webb Naples, Lennar, and Pulte Homes.
On-site amenities include a water park, soccer and baseball fields, fitness center, amphitheater, dog park, walking paths, bocce and tennis courts, and a Town Center with more than 75 businesses, including a Publix Supermarket and a commercial center with a Mobil gas station. The community also boasts private schools from preschool through university and offers free events year-round.
ABOUT AVE MARIA, FLORIDA
Ave Maria has been named a Top 20 Master Planned Community in the United States, 2015-2024 Community of the Year, the Top Selling Single-Family Home Community in Southwest Florida, a Blue Zones Certified Community, and its active adult community, Del Webb Naples, has been named a Top 20 Places to Retire. Located in southwest Florida, Ave Maria is a self-sustaining town including shopping and dining, employment opportunities, parks and recreation, and is zoned for all A-rated Collier County public schools. At its build out, the town will include up to 11,000 residences, and 1.8 million square feet of retail, office, and business park uses in its 5,000 acres. Ave Maria is located at the intersection of Oil Well and Camp Keais Roads in Eastern Collier County. The main entrance, on Oil Well just west of Camp Keais, leads to the Town Center. Take I-75, exit 111, follow the signs east to Ave Maria, approximately 25 minutes. For more information, please visit https://www.avemaria.com/ or call 239-352-3903.
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