Golf Home Showcase

This month’s golf home showcase features some of the top golf communities in Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero and Fort Myers! Are you ready to buy or sell a luxury golf home in Southwest Florida?

There are more than 150 golf courses in southwest Florida. Over 90% of these golf courses require you to be a resident or purchase a social or golf membership. From private equity golf clubs to bundled golf communities, we have a home or condo which will fit your lifestyle.

Also, if you’re wondering why you should choose Southwest Florida, in addition to significant tax advantages (did I mention there is no state income tax, low property taxes and no inheritance tax?), we also have perfect weather and an abundance of outdoor activities, shopping, and dining to suit everyone’s lifestyle.

So, whether you are considering relocating to our area or you are looking to buy your dream home, a second, third or fourth home, check out some of the Top Private Golf Clubs and golf homes for sale in Southwest Florida Golf Communities on the market today!

 

Golf Home Showcase For Southwest Florida

Quail West – 4478 Wayside Dr. Naples, FL – $4,750,000 Just Listed!

Luxury Single Family Home (Naples)

4 Beds plus a Den, 4 Full Baths and 2 Half Baths

4,758 Sq. Ft.

Built in 2019

Private Naples Golf Community – 36 holes – Upfront Initiation Fee for Membership

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Talis Park – 16643 Isola Bella Ln. Naples, FL – $4,450,000 Under Contract! 

Luxury Single Family New Construction Home (Naples)

4 Beds plus a Den, 4 Full Baths and 3 Half Baths

5,582 Sq. Ft.

New Construction More about New Construction

Private Naples Golf Community – 18 holes – Upfront Initiation Fee for Membership

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Treviso Bay – 9631 Lipari Ct., Naples FL – List Price – $3,499,000 – Pre-Construction Available!

Single Family Luxury Golf Home (Naples)

4 Beds and 3 Full Baths

3,993 Sq. Ft.

Built 2021 (Pre-Construction) More about New Construction

Private Naples Golf Community – 18 holes – Bundled Golf Community

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Esplanade – 9412 Rapallo St. Naples, FL – Sales Price $2,500,000 Just Listed!

Single Family Home (Naples)

3 Bedrooms Plus 3 Bathrooms and 1 Half Bathroom

2,860 Sq. Ft.

Built 2019

Private Naples Golf Community- 18 holes – Bundled Golf Community

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Collier’s Reserve – 12278 Colliers Reserve Dr. Naples, FL – Sales Price $2,100,000 Just Sold!

Single Family Home (Naples)

3 Bedrooms Plus 2 Dens and 4 Bathrooms

3,914 Sq. Ft.

Built 1998

Private Naples Golf Community- 18 holes – Upfront Initiation Fee

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Collier’s Reserve – 987 Barcarmil Way Naples, FL –  Sales Price $1,130,000 Just Sold! 

Single Family Home (Naples)

3 Bedrooms Plus 2 Dens and 4 Bathrooms

3,914 Sq. Ft.

Built 1998

Private Naples Golf Community- 18 holes – Upfront Initiation Fee

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Greyhawk at Golf Club of the Everglades – 9488 Greyhawk Trail – List Price – $861,110 –  Under Contract!

Single Family Home (Naples)

Under Construction

Pinnacle Floor Plan

2021 Delivery

Private Naples Golf Community- 18 holes – Upfront Initiation Fee (Membership Optional)

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Talis Park – New Construction – Under Contract!

Attached Villa (Naples)

Under Construction

2021 Delivery

Private Naples Golf Community- 18 holes – upfront initiation fee

 

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Palmira – 14105 Lavante Ct., Bonita Springs FL – List Price $625,000 – Under Contract!

Coach (Bonita Springs)

2 Bedrooms Plus a Den

2,054 Square Feet

Built 2005

Private Bonita Springs Golf Community- 27 holes – Upfront One-Time Initiation Fee

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Bonita National – 28551 Carlow Ct. Unit 1101, Bonita Springs FL – List Price $529,000 – Under Contract!

Condo (Bonita Springs)

3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

1,883 Square Feet

Built 2015

Private Bonita Springs Golf Community- 18 holes – Bundled golf community

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Verandah – 13401 Sabal Point Dr. Fort Myers FL – Sales Price $400,000 – Just Sold!

Single Family Home (Fort Myers)

Three Bedrooms and Two Bathrooms

1,812 Square Feet

Built 2007

Fort Myers Golf Community- 18 holes – Upfront one-time initiation fee

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Bonita National – 28551 Carlow Ct. Unit 1101, Bonita Springs FL – Sales Price $399,000 – Just Sold!

Condo (Bonita Springs)

2 Bedrooms Plus Den

1,352 Square Feet

Built 2017

Private Bonita Springs Golf Community- 18 holes – Bundled golf community

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Heritage Bay – 10285 Heritage Bay Blvd. Unit 817, Naples FL – Sales Price $285,000 – Just Sold!

Condo (Naples)

2 Beds and 2 Full Baths

1,232 Sq. Ft.

Built 2006

Private Naples Golf Community- 18 holes – Bundled Golf Community

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Another Bonita National Condo Sold!

Another Bonita National condo sold to a wonderful couple! Working with team mate, Mike Pepple, they found a fantastic unit which is located in one of the newest private bundled golf communities in Bonita Springs.

 28031 Bridgetown Ct. Unit 5425, Bonita Springs FL 34135 – Sales Price $399,000

 

More about this Bonita National Condo Sold

This beautiful Bromelia floor plan features an open split bedroom layout.  Upgrades throughout and move in ready! Most importantly, it includes a full golf membership! Our clients are looking forward to enjoying their morning coffee and a happy hour beverage on the lanai.

• List Price – $399,000
• Sales Price – $399,000
• Two Bedrooms Plus Den
• Two Bathrooms
• 1,352 Square Feet
• Built in 2017

It’s important to note, membership options vary in Bonita National. This condo has a full golf membership while others only have a social membership. It’s not always obvious by listings online if the property includes golf so we highly recommend you work with a real estate agent to make sure you find the property which meets your needs. If you’re looking for properties in Bonita National or another golf community in southwest Florida we would be happy to be your guide.

More About Bonita National

Bonita National Golf and Country Club includes an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Gordon Lewis. In addition to golf, the community now has several upscale amenities. A 40,000 square foot clubhouse is situated in the center of the community.

Also, all residents have the opportunity to enjoy brand new amenities including an activity center, tennis courts, fitness center with top-of-the-line equipment, day spa, resort-style swimming pool with screened-in cabana bar, and 200 acres of lakes and walking trails available to residents.

View more information about Bonita National Golf and Country Club and properties for sale…

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Naples October Real Estate Recap

The current Naples October real estate recap for the area showed 858 properties sold for just over $700 Million! The highest priced property sold for $18,837,500 in Port Royal. And, the luxury market remained strong as evident by the 150 properties sold at or above $1 Million.

Although inventory remains low, in October we saw a rise in the number of new listings compared to September. Due to high demand, the new listings are snapped up quickly. And there is no indication demand is going to slow anytime soon. In fact, we’ve seen an increase in the number of home tours compared to the summer months with more than 33,500 showings.

So what’s contributing to the continued demand? First, studies have recently shown employers are solidifying remote work polices giving employees more flexibility to consider vacation homes which increased 70% during October.

Additionally, you’ve probably heard of the “Great Resignation” as many American’s have decided to retire early. Approximately 3 million Americans are expected to exit the workforce early and guess where they are retiring to? States such as Tennessee and Florida which have warmer weather and tax-friendly policies.

Now, add the “Great Reshuffle” to the mix. Many employees who recently made a job change have relocated to a new area. Workforce migration data provided by LinkedIn showed employees relocated to the South and West. Primarily, to cities with strong economic growth, plenty of jobs and a lower cost of living. In Southwest Florida, Sarasota is near the top of the list of the Top 10 cities job seekers are now flocking to.

Finally, lifting of the international travel ban is expected to lead to a boost in foreign buyers looking to invest in property in the U.S. with Florida being a prime destination for a second home.

What will the impact of these changes be to our local market? Prices will continue to appreciate as the supply of homes for sale remains low.

Naples Real Estate Trends

Naples continues to be a beneficiary of life changing trends as people continue to relocate or buy a second home in our area. Lifestyle and amenities are a significant factor when people are deciding where they want to live in Southwest Florida. And golf communities are at the top of the list for a growing number of couples. And it’s not just about golf, it’s about the social calendar, the additional amenities available such as Pickleball (the fastest growing sport in the country), Tennis, Bocce Ball, Fitness Center, Beach Access and more.

 

October 2021 versus October 2020 Highlights

• Closed sales decreased 32 percent compared to October of last year.
• Overall pending sales decreased 31 percent versus the same time period.
• Inventory dropped 76 percent down from 5,181 homes to 1,240 homes for sale.
• Average days on market fell 75 percent down to 23 days.

Overall, the limited inventory and buyer demand drove home prices up during the month. The median price of a single family home in Naples rose 18.8 percent. Similarly, the median price of a condo rose 31 percent during October. The good news is there were 1,027 new listings added up from 961 compared to the prior month.

Despite the low inventory, there are still opportunities to buy a home in Naples. We’ll work with you to identify new properties which reach the market or even before they hit the market.

Most importantly, since it remains a sellers market you’ll need to be prepared to move quickly if a property presents itself. Be prepared to submit an offer within 24-48 hours, especially if the home has recently been renovated and is on a prime lot in a good community.

Overall, average number of days on market before going to contract was 23 days. For those of you considering buying a home in a golf community, during October there were 46 homes that went to contract. Fifteen percent were under contract within 48 hours and over half of them were pending in less than 10 days.

Or, if you’re considering selling, you remain in the driver’s seat. Home prices continue to appreciate, inventory is low and demand is high. All of which make it a seller’s market. Let’s connect to discuss your home’s value in today’s market. It is likely worth more than you think.

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Considering Selling Your Naples Golf Home? Why Work with the Naples Golf Guy Team

With almost 20 years of experience helping sellers with their golf community real estate needs, we would like to share our strategy for how we’re helping maximize the number of offers homeowners are receiving and ultimately higher sales prices.

As an experienced real estate team, we have made a career out of helping people sell homes in premier golf communities. As you may well know, opportunities such as today’s market for sellers only comes every so often.

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Luxury Golf Community Trends

 

 

November 25th, 2021 Posted by NaplesGolfGuy

Best Luxury Golf Communities in Southwest Florida

Are you looking for the best luxury golf communities in Southwest Florida? For the most comprehensive coverage of golf community information in Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero or Fort Myers, explore our site for answers to all of your questions.

There are over 150 golf communities in the area, 90 percent of which have a private golf course within the community. With all of the various membership options, course designs, amenities and a wide area of home types available, it can be a challenge to select the right golf community to fit your lifestyle.

So, if you are searching for information on one of the best private golf course communities in Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero or Fort Myers, below you will find highlights for the latest real estate statistics for single-family golf homes and golf condos in our area.

Single Family Home Sales in The Best Luxury Golf Communities

 

 

Naples Golf  Community Real Estate Trends (Single Family Luxury Homes)

Audubon Country Club – 4 properties for sale, 56 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,332,299

Collier’s Reserve – 0 properties for sale, 20 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,576,875

Greyhawk at GC of the Everglades – 2 properties for sale, 41 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $896,931

Grey Oaks – 6 properties for sale, 82 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,879,829

Kensington – 1 property for sale, 20 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,004,975

Lely Resort – 7 properties for sale, 226 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $817,718

Mediterra – 7 properties for sale, 92 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,334,824

Olde Cypress – 0 properties for sale, 56 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $995,130

Pelican Bay – 5 properties for sale, 62 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,969,017

Pelican Bay (Estates at Bay Colony) – 1 property for sale, 8 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $5,078,125

Pelican Marsh – 2 properties for sale, 97 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,626,843

Quail Creek – 3 properties for sale, 35 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,644,400

Quail West – 5 properties for sale, 88 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,6194,611

Talis Park – 1 property for sale, 30 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,565,760

Tiburon – 0 property for sale, 16 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $2,232,203

Treviso Bay – 1 property for sale, 46 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,456,284

Vineyards – 6 properties for sale, 87 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $875,256

 

Bonita Springs Golf Community Real Estate Trends (Single Family Luxury Homes)

Bonita Bay – 11 properties for sale, 98 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,676,449

Palmira – 2 properties for sale, 47 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $634,904

Pelican Landing – 2 properties for sale, 85 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $897,269

Pelican Landing (The Colony) – 1 property for sale, 22 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,581,364

 

Estero Golf Community Real Estate Trends (Single Family Luxury Homes)

Miromar Lakes – 4 properties for sale, 72 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,725,255

Pelican Sound –  0 properties for sale, 10 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $779,700

Shadow Wood – 0 properties for sale, 66 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,073,076

West Bay Club – 2 properties for sale, 38 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,177,943

 

 

Fort Myers Golf Community Home Trends (Single Family Luxury Homes)

Gulf Harbour Yacht and Country Club – 2 properties for sale, 56 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $721,094

The Forest – 0 properties for sale, 29 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $531,928

 

Condo Sales in The Best Luxury Golf Communities

 

 

 

Naples Golf Community Trends (Condos)

Grey Oaks – 1 property for sale, 19 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,050,579

Hammock Bay – 3 properties for sale, 76 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $560,998

Kensington – 0 properties for sale, 37 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $486,326

Lely Resort – 12 properties for sale, 279 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $342,373

Mediterra – 2 properties for sale, 34 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $635,132

Pelican Bay – 12 properties for sale, 467 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,223,603

Pelican Marsh – 0 properties for sale, 127 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $466,315

Talis Park – 1 property for sale, 68 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,066,611

Tiburon – 1 property for sale, 62 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $899,250

Treviso Bay – 1 property for sale, 150 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $300,716

Vineyards – 3 properties for sale, 173 properties closed the over past 12 months and average sales price $439,048

 

 

 

 

Bonita Springs Golf Community Housing Trends (Condos)

Bonita Bay – 22 properties for sale, 201 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $992,389

Palmira – 0 properties for sale, 24 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $355,571

Pelican Landing – 1 property for sale, 101 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $391,403

Pelican Landing (The Colony) – 1 property for sale, 131 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $1,021,388

 

 

 

 

 

Estero Golf Community Housing Trends (Condos)

Miromar Lakes – 3 properties for sale, 104 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $570,522

Pelican Sound – 0 properties for sale, 29 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $328,169

Shadow Wood – 0 properties for sale, 41 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $431,131

West Bay Club – 0 properties for sale, 34 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $679,262

 

 

 

 

 

Fort Myers Golf Community Housing Trends (Condos)

Gulf Harbour Yacht and Country Club – 6 properties for sale, 112 properties closed over the past 12 months and average sales price $570,522

Southwest Florida Golf Community Trends Summary

Overall, inventory for Luxury golf properties in our area remains low. The good news is there are new listings coming to the market every day. If you are considering buying a luxury golf home, you will need to be prepared to move quickly.

While you are waiting for the right home to hit the market, we can help you identify which golf community or communities will fit your lifestyle and fit your criteria for amenities in your price range. With thee various fees associated with each golf community, it can be a challenge to determine what the total obligation will be for membership initiation fees as well as the annual obligation for membership dues and home owners association fees.

Since each community varies we recommend you use a real estate agent familiar with golf communities to navigate your way through your options. We’ve been helping connect buyers and sellers in golf communities for almost 20 years.

If you do not see a snapshot of the southwest Florida luxury private golf club community you are interested in, contact us for complete market analysis.

September Real Estate Transactions Naples Florida

The latest reports show September Real Estate Transactions in Naples for the week of the 20th showed 308 Homes Sold down slightly from 311 during the prior week.  Pelican Bay had the highest priced property which sold for $6,900,000.

North Naples remained tied for the top spot with 57 homes sold up from 53 sales during the previous week. Of the 57 property sales, 26 percent were single family homes and 68 percent were condos. The remaining properties sold were vacant lots.

East Naples also had 57 real estate transactions up from 49 during the week of the 13th. Home sales consisted of 33 percent single family homes and 63 percent were condos. The other properties sold were a mobile home and a vacant lot.

Finally, the City of Naples ended the week with 41 home sales compared to the prior week when 43 homes sold. Naples homes sales were made up of 5 percent vacant lots, 27 percent single family homes and 68 percent condos.

In summary, the Naples September weekly home sales review for the week of the 20th showed Naples homes sold were broken down as follows: 154 condos, 88 single family homes, 64 vacant lots and 2 mobile homes.

Naples Luxury Home Sales

Forty-Five luxury homes sold during the week. Luxury home prices ranged from $1,00,000 to $6,900,000.

• $1,000,000 – $1,999,999 price range – 32 homes sold
• $2,000,000 – $2,999,999 price range – 8 homes sold
• $3,000,000 – $4,999,999 price range – 3 homes sold
• $5,999,000 – $9,999,999 price range – 2 homes sold
• 10,000,000 plus – 0 homes sold

Weekly September Real Estate Transactions Naples Florida – Organized by zip code:

City of Naples

• 34102 – 11 properties sold (1 vacant lot, 2 single family homes and 8 condos)
• 34103 – 13 properties sold (4 single family homes and 9 condos)
• 34105 – 17 properties sold (1 vacant lot, 5 single family homes and 11 condos)

North Naples

• 34109 – 14 sold properties (3 single family homes and 11 condos)
• 34110 – 21 properties sold (1 vacant lot, 4 single family homes and 16 condos)
• 34119 – 22 properties sold (2 vacant lots, 8 single family homes and 12 condos)

East Naples

• 34104 – 21 properties sold (9 single family homes and 12 condos)
• 34112 – 22 properties sold (1 mobile home, 1 vacant lot, 4 single family homes and 16 condos)
• 34113 – 14 properties sold (6 single family homes and 8 condos)

Ave Maria and Immokalee

• 34142 – 10 properties sold (7 vacant lots and 3 single family homes)

Barefoot Beach

• 34134 – 2 properties sold (1 single family home and 1 condo)

Big Cypress

• 34117 – 13 properties sold (10 vacant lots and 3 single family homes)

Chokoloskee

• 34138 – 1 property sold (1 condo)

Coco River

• 34108 – 24 properties sold (4 single family homes and 20 condos)

Corkscrew

• 34120 – 42 properties sold (1 mobile home, 22 vacant lots, 15 single family homes and 4 condos)

Eastern Collier County

• 34114 – 25 properties sold (12 vacant lots, 8 single family homes and 5 condos)
• 34116 – 14 properties sold (2 vacant lots, 7 single family homes and 5 condos)

Marco Island

• 34145 – 22 properties sold (5 vacant lots, 2 single family homes and 15 condos)

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Another Colliers Reserve Property Sold!

Congratulations to our sellers who sold their Colliers Reserve property offered by The Naples Golf Guy Team. This golf home is nestled within a Naples luxury golf community conveniently located from the sandy white beaches of the Gulf of Mexico.

Listed and Sold – 987 Barcarmil Way, Naples, FL 34110 – Sales Price $1,130,000

More About This Colliers Reserve Property

This single-family ranch-style home overlooks the 9^th hole of the picturesque Audubon Sanctuary designated golf course. The new owners will enjoy the private setting from your own pool and spa on a large lanai with a new pool cage. A custom-designed home with 3 bedrooms plus den and 3 bathrooms, providing plenty of room for the entire family. Interior features include soaring 14-foot and 12-foot ceilings wide open floor plan with split bedrooms.

This is your chance to buy a home in an exclusive community with just 224 custom homes. Collier’s Reserve is nestled along the Cocohatchee River within 450 acres offering both Gulf-Access and world-class golf only 2 miles from the beach!

• Three Bedrooms Plus Den
• Three Full Bathrooms
• Two Car Garage
• Golf Course View
• 2,754 Square Feet Under Air
• Built in 1995

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More About Collier’s Reserve

Collier’s Reserve is a private gated golf community featuring an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Arthur Hills. In addition to golf, the club offers a wide array of amenities including a state-of-the-art fitness center, lap pool, bocce ball courts, pickleball courts, Har-Tru tennis courts, doggie park and a unique opportunity to kayak to the Gulf of Mexico from the private boathouse.

Designated as one of the healthiest clubs in America, members of this private country club are focused on health and wellness through both physical activities as well as dining options.

Conveniently situated near world class shopping and fine dining, Collier’s Reserve is a must see community.

Learn more about Collier’s Reserve…

Another Verandah Golf Home Sold!

Congratulations to a great couple from New Hampshire who just bought this Verandah Golf Home. Working with NaplesGolfGuy teammate, Mike Pepple they found the perfect vacation home in Verandah Golf Club in Fort Myers, Florida.

Verandah Home Sold- 13401 Sabal Point Dr., Fort Myers FL 33905 – Sales $400,000

 

More about this Verandah Golf Home Just Sold:

This single family home is located in Sabal Point on an oversized corner. Recently renovated, almost everything is new! From a new roof to new granite countertops in the kitchen, new water heater and new air conditioner! All the big ticket items are new.

• List Price – $429,900
• Sold Price – $400,000
• Three bedrooms
• Two bathrooms
• 1,812 Square Feet
• Built in 2007
• Two 18 hole championship golf course

More about Verandah Golf Club

Verandah offers two 18-hole championship golf courses, clubhouse, tennis, walking trails, fitness center, private dog park and every other amenity you’d expect to find at a top club!  The combination of this property and this community is simply amazing! Learn more about Verandah Golf Club…

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Quail Run Villa Listed and Under Contract in One Day!

Congratulations to our clients who’s Quail Run Villa went to contract in just one day! More than 30 showings scheduled and 5 offers submitted the Naples Golf Guy team helped our sellers sort through all the offers and they selected one. This fantastic villa centrally located in Naples and overlooks a private golf course. And the community is just a couple of mile from the Sandy White beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, World Class shopping and dining at Waterside Shops and just a short drive to downtown 5th Ave. and Mercato.

 122 Quail Forest Blvd, Naples FL 34105 – List Price $269,000

More about this Quail Run Villa Under Contract:

Villas at Quail Run is small neighborhood of 14 attached villas on a cul-de-sac within Forest Lakes. One of the larger villas available with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a one car garage. A spacious unit with high ceilings in the main living area all with a view of the Quail Run golf course. Relax and take in your morning coffee from the comfort of the screened-in lanai.

A NEW ROOF was installed in 2020 and a NEW AC Unit was installed in 2021. Complete with manual storm protection on the windows. All the big ticket items are accounted for!

Turnkey furnished all with LOW HOA FEES.

• List Price $269,000
• Three Bedrooms
• Two Bathrooms
• 1,131 Square Feet
• Built in 1985

To learn more about Quail Run or other Naples golf communities, contact us today.

More About Quail Run

Quail Run Golf Club is a private country club with an 18-hole golf course designed by Walter Smith. This private country club offers affordable membership options for residents of Forest Lakes and Turtle Lakes which surround the golf course. The golf course is independent of both communities.

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Three Things You Should Consider Before Joining a Private Golf Club

The global pandemic had several unlikely by-products.

One of those was its impact on the golf industry, not only in terms of participation (which swelled to record numbers) but golf real estate as well.

Golf course communities that were hanging on by a thread in 2019 all of a sudden found themselves flush with buyers and prospects in 2020.

And at the heart of many of these communities were private golf clubs that went from trying to find new members to having waiting lists to join almost overnight.

Fast-forward to the end of 2021 and the start of 2022 and thousands of people are still searching for their first golf course home and private club membership.

For many of these would-be buyers, the private club world is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, surrounded by an enigma, as the saying goes.

To help with your search for the perfect golf lifestyle, here are three things you should consider before joining a private golf club. 

1. Ownership

There are essentially two types of private club business models. The majority of clubs in Southwest Florida are member-owned and operate as non-profit social clubs. A small percentage are privately-owned and operate for profit.

So what does this have to do with your membership? A lot. If you join a member-owned club, you’re effectively becoming a stakeholder. And with that comes the responsibility of making collective decisions for the club, like what to spend money on, and when.

Member-owned clubs typically have a president, board of directors and several committees that provide governance. Capital improvements at the club are usually paid for through initiation fees, capital reserve funds or assessments (i.e. when each member comes out of pocket, equally, to finance the project).

Privately-held clubs might be owned by an individual, an LLC (limited liability company) or a corporation. When it comes to upgrades and repairs to the golf course, clubhouse and physical plant, ownership foots the bill.

Southwest Florida, like most markets, consists primarily of member-owned clubs. Especially with all the golf community build-outs we’ve had over the past 20 years. Collier’s Reserve Country Club in North Naples and Pelican Marsh Golf Club just to the south are examples of member-owned clubs.

The Club at Olde Cypress, located just east of I-75 off Immokalee Rd., is an example of a privately-owned club. Its P.B. Dye-designed golf course reopened in November following a multi-million-dollar remastering funded by ownership that includes new grass for tees, fairways and greens, as well as new bunker sand and practice facility amenities. Olde Cypress’ 34,000-square-foot clubhouse was also updated with several interior spaces being refreshed.

Just around the corner, Vineyards, one of Naples’ largest golf communities, and Vineyards Country Club, which features two 18-hole golf courses, is also privately owned.

There’s no right or wrong ownership structure for private clubs; both have a unique set of considerations and benefits. It comes down to which is the best fit for your budget, personality, risk tolerance and new golf lifestyle.

2. Organization

Next to ownership, a club’s organization is also a major consideration when evaluating membership. And clubs are inexorably linked to their surrounding communities in a couple of ways. 

Bundled Communities, for example, are a popular golf community model throughout Southwest Florida, and a concept those hailing from points north may not be familiar with.

Simply stated, a bundled community is one in which golf club membership is included when buying a home. Oftentimes, they don’t require an initiation fee (or it’s substantially lower than a traditional golf club), and members pay slightly lower monthly dues.

Every homeowner is a member, and bundled communities often have upwards of 1,000 or more homes. Because of the higher number of members, tee times can be scarcer, especially at prime times like weekend mornings. They can be a good fit for casual golfers who like to play a few times a month.

Then there are “compulsory” or “mandatory membership” communities for which some level of membership is required upon purchasing a home. Conversely, some private clubs require that members live in the community.

3. Types

There was a time when most clubs offered two or three levels of membership: full golf, associate golf and social. Full golf provides unfettered access to tee times, practice facilities, and tournaments. Associate golf usually has restrictions on golf utilization. And social excludes golf but offers access to the clubhouse, dining and other amenities.

Nowadays, you’re likely to find national membership for those living outside a certain radius, vertical membership covering up to three generations, and membership targeting certain demographics, like 55 and under.

Private club membership directors throughout Naples, Estero, Bonita Springs are Fort Myers are wonderful resources when it comes to membership types, so don’t hesitate to grill them with all of your questions. Joining a private golf club can be one of the biggest – and best – decisions a golfer can make.

 

Shane Sharp is a golf writer and owner of the content marketing firm Southbound 4 based in Greenville, S.C. He grew up in Naples and still considers the Paradise Coast his home away from home.

Colliers Reserve Home Sold!

This fabulous Luxury Colliers Reserve Home Sold to a great couple from Illinois! A spectacular home in one of the top gated golf communities in Naples Florida.

12278 Colliers Reserve Dr. Naples, FL 34110  – Sales Price – $2,100,000

 

More About This Naples Colliers Reserve Home Sold

This magnificent Naples luxury home has a spectacular golf course view. The highlight of the home is the oversized lanai with a heated pool and spa and plenty of room for the family to enjoy the outdoor space.

• Three Bedrooms Plus Two Dens
• Four Full Bathrooms
• Three Car Garage
• 3,914 Square Feet Under Air
• Built in 1998

More About Collier’s Reserve

Collier’s Reserve is a private gated golf community featuring an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Arthur Hills. In addition to golf, the club offers a wide array of amenities including a state-of-the-art fitness center, lap pool, bocce ball courts, pickleball courts, tennis and a unique opportunity to kayak to the Gulf of Mexico from the private boathouse.

Designated as one of the healthiest clubs in America, members this private country club is focused on health and wellness through both physical activities as well as dining options.

Finally, there are only 224 custom single-family homes spread throughout the community with thoughtful setbacks offering spectacular views of the course. It’s challenging to find a golf community in a better location. Situated along the Cocohatchee River and just two miles from the beaches.  Conveniently situated near world class shopping and fine dining, Collier’s Reserve is a must see community.

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