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Rural Estates

Rural Estates

$680,300 Average Value
$295 Average Price per Sq Ft
90 Homes For Sale

Rural living with nearby conveniences

Around 20 miles east of Naples, Florida, lies the peaceful and aptly-named community of Rural Estates, which offers open countryside, an array of housing options, nearby conveniences and plenty of golf. “It’s a very fast-growing area, a very desirable area for people wanting large parcels of land and people who want affordable housing in communities with a lot of amenities,” says Debbie Seifert, a Naples-area Realtor with Amerivest Realty, who has been selling property for a decade.

Older ranch style homes are a common sight in Rural Estates.
Older ranch style homes are a common sight in Rural Estates.
Rural Estates has several gated communities built around golf courses.
Rural Estates has several gated communities built around golf courses.
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Newly-construction developments

Growth in Rural Estates is most notable in the community’s housing. “It used to be all acreage plots out there, but what is happening is that a lot of developments are being built,” Seifert says. While older ranch and traditional-style homes on spacious lots remain common, there are also a large number of newly-built subdivisions with tiled-roof Mediterranean Revival-style townhomes, carriage house-style condos and modern single-family homes with hip roofs and bright stucco exteriors. Rural Estates home sizes range from 1,000 to 4,800 square feet, and list prices span from $350,000 to $5.5 million.

Rural Estates features communities with newly constructed homes and suburban layouts.
Rural Estates features communities with newly constructed homes and suburban layouts.
Rural Estates residents can play golf in private communities and have direct access to courses.
Rural Estates residents can play golf in private communities and have direct access to courses.
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Concentration of top-rated schools

Nine Collier County public schools serving kindergarten through 12th-grade students are concentrated in Rural Estates; all receive a B rating or higher from Niche, including A-rated Corkscrew Elementary and Cypress Palm Middle, which earns a B-plus. Palmetto Ridge High School, which serves more than 2,200 students, receives an A-minus rating and offers career academies in construction/woodworking and culinary arts. This concentration of schools allows the community to remain relatively rural. “You still have a considerable amount of people who don’t want to be in town, so they choose the more rural areas,” Seifert says. “Plus, a lot of schools are close by, so they can stay on their parcels.” Nearby, well-rated schools and multi-acre lots aren't the only feathers in Rural Estates's cap. Its low CAP Index crime score of two out of 10 is another plus for the area.

Cypress Palm Middle School is one of several schools in Rural Estates.
Cypress Palm Middle School is one of several schools in Rural Estates.
Sabal Palm Elementary offers schooling for children in Rural Estates.
Sabal Palm Elementary offers schooling for children in Rural Estates.
Palmetto Ridge High School in Rural Estates sits on a large campus.
Palmetto Ridge High School in Rural Estates sits on a large campus.
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Parks, wildlife sanctuaries and golf courses

Much of Rural Estates remains, well, rural. A large portion of the community is taken up by the Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, which spans more than 13,000 acres in the western Everglades and provides habitat for several endangered species, including the Florida panther, American alligator and Florida black bear. The nearby Bird Rookery Swamp delivers up to 12 miles of wildlife-filled trails, while on the other end of the outdoor recreation spectrum is Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park, with the largest playground in Collier County, a large community center that's home to afterschool programs and youth camps, and a sprawling aquatic complex with a pool pavilion and waterslides. Big Corkscrew Island Park is also the site of the community's annual family Easter egg hunt, where folks can enjoy food, music and games in addition to the big hunt. For golf enthusiasts, Rural Estates is home to private and public courses. Twin Eagles is a private community featuring custom homes built around two golf courses, while Bonita Bay East is a private country club with two golf courses in a natural setting where wildlife tends to roam amid fairways. Valencia Golf & Country Club provides a public option with a green, rolling 18-hole course amid peaceful lakes and shady trees, a full-service pro shop, a driving range and a bar.

Rural Estates residents can enjoy walks through nature at nearby nature preserves.
Rural Estates residents can enjoy walks through nature at nearby nature preserves.
Rural Estates residents can admire the local wildlife at CREW Bird Rookery Swamp Trails.
Rural Estates residents can admire the local wildlife at CREW Bird Rookery Swamp Trails.
Rural Estates golfers will love the courses available to join, complete with practice ranges.
Rural Estates golfers will love the courses available to join, complete with practice ranges.
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Restaurants and retail along two main thoroughfares

Lest convenience is a concern; folks can find plenty of dining and shopping options in Rural Estates. Fast-casual, chain and locally-owned eateries line Collier Boulevard and Immokalee Road, including The Warehouse Cuisine and Cocktails, a perfect Happy Hour spot, and the casual L'Appetito II Pizza & Deli for a cheesy slice of New York-style pie. For weekend grocery runs, residents have a choice of supermarkets nearby, including Publix, Bravo and Winn-Dixie.

Rural Estates has many retail plazas and restaurants nearby.
Rural Estates has many retail plazas and restaurants nearby.
Rural Estates is close to many restaurants on Collier Blvd.
Rural Estates is close to many restaurants on Collier Blvd.
Rural Estates residents have a local Publix for groceries and essentials.
Rural Estates residents have a local Publix for groceries and essentials.
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Rural Estates is a large area east of Naples with natural parks and residential communities.
Rural Estates is a large area east of Naples with natural parks and residential communities.

Car dependent with some public transit

Given the community's rural aesthetic, it might be surprising to find several CAT - Collier Area Transit - bus stops near Rural Estate's Orange Tree area. However, most residents depend on their cars to travel further afield, like Fort Myers and Interstate 75 is around a 12-mile drive from the heart of Rural Estates.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Southwest Florida International

55 min drive

Bus

Weber Blvd

Bus

City Gate Blvd

Bus

17th Ave SW

Bus

Oil Well Rd

Bus

Big Cypress Elm

Bus

Hawthorn Rd

Bus

21st St SW

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Rural Estates US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 1 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 1 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Rural Estates Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$410,000
Median Sale Price
$381,100
Median Single Family Sale Price
$400,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$349,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$460,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
613
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$295

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
13,844
Number of Homes for Sale
90
Median Year Built
2005
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,103
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,796
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,606
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
827
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
16,552

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Aug 3
    11am - 2pm

    3360 11th Ave SW, Naples, FL 34117

    $499,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,576 Sq Ft
    • 3360 11th Ave SW
    • New 21 hours ago

    Welcome to your private oasis in Golden Gate Estates! This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the ultimate in Florida living with no HOA, room to spread out, and a location just minutes from all that Naples has to offer.Surrounded by mature trees, this property offers exceptional privacy and peaceful living. Inside, enjoy a bright and open floor plan with new stainless

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    Drayton Herold
    KW Elevate Luxury
    (239) 631-3382
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  • Sunday, Aug 3
    1 - 3pm

    8397 Northhampton Ct, Naples, FL 34120

    $1,125,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,223 Sq Ft
    • 8397 Northhampton Ct
    • New 3 days ago

    Welcome to this beautiful estate home with single level living and from the entry to the lanai, you have a golf course view. This partially furnished home has an open concept floor plan featuring a two-car garage with textured slip resistant surface, and separate door for golf cart, as well as additional storage. This highly sought-after location overlooking the 5th hole tee boxes offer lush

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    Amanda Yonkin
    Gallant Real Estate LLC
    (603) 321-1977
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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
54,955
Median Age
40
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
25.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$82,673
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$107,663

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88.2%
College Graduates
25.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.9%
On par with the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
56°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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