Why Live in Bridgewater Bay
Bridgewater Bay in Naples features Spanish-Revival style architecture with single-family homes and various condo options, including carriage, coach, and garden homes. Residences often come with multicar garages, screened-in backyard pools, and scenic views of the community's lakes. The neighborhood offers numerous amenities, such as a 36,000-square-foot clubhouse with a fitness center, wet and dry saunas, a library, and an event hall. Residents can enjoy a resort-style pool, lap pool, tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts, as well as a putting green. Vineyards Community Park, 3 miles away, provides additional recreational options, and Vanderbilt Beach is under 6 miles away. The Naples Boulevard Shopping Center, 2 miles away, includes retailers like Costco and Kohl's, while Pine Ridge Crossing Shopping Mall has Publix and Target. Dining options include The Local Restaurant and Fernandez “The Bull” Cuban Café & Bar. The Mercato shopping center, under 5 miles away, offers upscale dining and retail. The Vanderbilt Farmers Market, less than 3 miles away, operates every Saturday. Downtown Naples is 9 miles away, accessible via Goodlette-Frank Road, and Interstate 75 connects to Miami, 127 miles to the east. Southwest Florida International Airport is 25 miles away. The neighborhood is served by the highly rated Collier County Public School District, including Osceola Elementary, Pine Ridge Middle School, and Barron Collier High School. First Baptist Academy is a nearby private school option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bridgewater Bay a good place to live?
Bridgewater Bay is a good place to live. Bridgewater Bay is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. It has a median age of 64. The average household income is $103,003 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 55.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Bridgewater Bay are home owners, with 20.2% of residents renting and 79.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Bridgewater Bay can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Bridgewater Bay neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Bridgewater Bay?
The median home price in Bridgewater Bay is $486,950. If you put a 20% down payment of $97,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.5%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,460 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $105K a year to afford the median home price in Bridgewater Bay. The average household income in Bridgewater Bay is $103K.
What are the best public schools in Bridgewater Bay?
The best public schools that serve Bridgewater Bay are:
What are the best private schools in Bridgewater Bay?
The best private schools that serve Bridgewater Bay are:
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Are home prices dropping in Bridgewater Bay?
Yes, home prices in Bridgewater Bay are down 9% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Bridgewater Bay, FL
On average, homes in Bridgewater Bay, Naples sell after 118 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Bridgewater Bay, Naples over the last 12 months is $430,000, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$430,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$717,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$330,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$291
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
54
Median List Price
$486,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-14%