A walkable waterfront community with direct access to Fifth Avenue
Downtown Naples is a neighborhood along the lapping shores of the Gulf of Mexico, but the area’s vibrant shopping centers and upscale restaurants have drawn comparisons to a famous Californian street. “When you’re walking around downtown, you feel like you’re on Rodeo Drive,” says Jamie Rossi, sales associate with Downing Frye Realty. “Fifth Avenue is just loaded with very high-end, first-class establishments.” Walkability is a huge factor in the neighborhood, and residents live within a few blocks of the sandy shores of Naples Beach. While many residents are seasonal, those sticking around have access to highly rated schools in the Collier County Public School District. The neighborhood is prone to hurricanes and was directly struck by Hurricane Ian in 2022, but quick recovery efforts brought Naples back up to speed. “We were open two weeks after the storm,” Rossi says. “The response in Collier County was incredible.”
Downtown Naples is a centrally located collection of businesses and residential communities.
Downtown Naples residents love to stroll and sit down for a coffee along 5th Ave South.
Residents have access to miles of popular Gulf beaches from Downtown Naples.
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Head to Fifth Avenue for premier shopping and dining
Fifth Avenue South is the neighborhood's crown jewel, and the historic shopping district has captured visitors' attention since it began to develop in the 1920s. “There’s such a variety of cuisines like Italian, Persian, French and American. You can go out every night of the week and have food from a different cuisine,” Rossie says. Conversation flows like the glasses of red and white wine from Caffé Milano, a popular Italian eatery serving pizza and pasta in a modern, upscale setting. Down the street, Ocean Prime serves up fresh catches straight from the Gulf of Mexico. Fine dining is only half the appeal of Fifth Avenue, as the street is noted for its extensive shopping, ranging from local boutiques to high-dollar jewelry stores. Furthermore, artists can flex their creative muscles at numerous art galleries like Art on Fifth Ave Naples, A Procaccini Gallery. Wynn’s Market along Route 41 provides the neighborhood with weekly groceries and fresh produce. The NCH Baker Campus is close to most residents and features an array of medical facilities, including cardiac rehabilitation and orthopedics.
Regatta in Downtown Naples is the perfect place to find beach and vacation wear.
Le Colonial Restaurant in Downtown Naples has an upscale menu and decor.
Downtown Naples has many popular restaurants, boutiques, and businesses.
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High walkability with transportation routes nearby
Many of Downtown Naples’s popular attractions are within walking and bicycling distance of most residents. Naples Municipal Airport is across the bay and offers public business class flights, while larger commercial airliners can be found at Southwest Florida International Airport, 34 miles away. Route 41 runs through the neighborhood, and Interstate 75 connects to Fort Myers in the north and Fort Lauderdale in the east. The Collier Area Transit (CAT) also services numerous bus routes throughout the neighborhood.
Downtown Naples residents show off their cheer and style during the holiday season.
Downtown Naples residents will find public transportation along Tamiami Trail.
Many Downtown Naples residents can easily get around by bicycle.
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The party never stops
Things are always happening in Downtown Naples. Numerous events throughout the year ensure that theres always a reason to celebrate. Evenings on Fifth is a monthly celebration featuring live musical performances up and down the sidewalks. “Cars on 5th” is the largest annual one-day event in Naples, and attendees can peruse the more than 400 luxury vehicles on display.
Cars on 5th is a popular annual car show in the heart of Downtown Naples.
Downtown Naples gets festive for the holidays, with decoration and events in the central square.
Cars on 5th features private events at restaurants and businesses in Downtown Naples.
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Cambier Park and the Naples Zoo
Year-round sunshine grants residents year-round recreation opportunities. The neighborhood is very active, and nearby public parks and beaches are a big reason for this. Cambier Park anchors recreation within the neighborhood, and the numerous athletic facilities, including a lighted basketball court and tennis center, are just the tip of the iceberg. Cambier Park hosts a concert series throughout the year and is home to the National Champions – Greater Naples Girls Little League. Direct beach access is under a mile away. Animal lovers will feel right at home among the numerous wildlife exhibits at Naples Zoo, just north of the neighborhood. Sailing is a popular activity, and the Naples Sailing and Yacht Club is a perfect place to meet some like-minded seafarers. And humans aren’t the only ones having fun. Dogs, big or small, run free on the 1.35 acres of fenced-in green space at Naples Dog Park.
Downtown Naples tennis players will love the well equipped Arthur Allen Tennis Center.
Downtown Naples residents can have lots of fun with their dogs at Naples Dog Park.
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Luxury condos and waterfront homes
The city of Naples has some of the highest housing prices in the United States, and Downtown Naples is no different. The average home price is around $2.1 million, and listings can be hard to come by. The most common housing available are luxury condos and townhouses, which begin pricing at $900,000. Waterfront ranch-style builds from the 1960s back up to canals and boat docks in the northern section of the neighborhood, while single-family residences with coastal contemporary architecture line the streets closer to Fifth Avenue. Mangrove Bay presents another type of lifestyle within the neighborhood as the gated community offers expansive waterfront builds with private swimming pools. Prices for single-family residences range between $700,000 and $7 million. According to the CAP Index, crime in Downtown Naples is slightly above the national average.
Downtown Naples has several newly constructed condominiums with modern styling and appeal.
Homes in Downtown Naples include thoughtfully designed row houses.
Downtown Naples features unique homes with a variety of design languages.
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Highly rated Collier County Schools
The Collier County Public School District serves the area and was ranked the fifth-best public school district in the state of Florida by Niche. Lake Park Elementary and Gulfview Middle School both received an A rating on Niche. Gulfview Middle School earned a gold rating as a positive behavior support model school for several years in a row. Naples High School offers several advanced studies programs, including the Florida Gulf Coast University Accelerated Collegiate Experience, which allows high schoolers to attend the university as full-time students. Naples High School received an A rating from Niche. Parents looking for a private school option may consider Saint Ann Catholic School.
Lake Park Elementary in Naples has a large central main entrance.
Gulfview Middle School is a large public school in downtown Naples.
Naples High School features a Golden Eagle statue on the front lawn.
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Downtown Naples Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Naples, Naples sell after 148 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Naples, Naples over the last 12 months is $1,200,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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