Across Naples, FL, the real estate market continues to show resilience and signs of stabilization from its incredible run of rapid appreciation after 2020. Overall inventory for the Naples area ticked up 11% year over year in July, rising to 5,224 properties for sale. At the same time, pending sales saw a significant 20% increase, illustrating many active buyers in the market. Those searching for homes for sale in Naples, FL will find more options and more negotiating power than arguably anytime in the last 4-5 years as the market shifts towards a healthy balance.
Despite average days on market increasing to over 100 for the first time in many months, luxury golf communities remain highly desirable and active. Looking specifically at Quail Creek Naples, FL, prices have actually gone up year over year, a sharp contrast to the majority of communities in Southwest Florida. Why is Quail Creek defying the trend while many other developments and areas are seeing price softening?
The answer lies in the unique blend of timeless appeal and rare qualities that set Quail Creek apart. With only 291 estate homes situated on acre sized lots, the community first and foremost offers a level of space and privacy that is impossible to replicate in newer developments. Add to that multiple, optional levels of membership to the on site Quail Creek Country Club, and you now have opened up a golf community to a much larger buyer pool including non-golfers.
Unlike many Naples communities where homes sit close together on smaller parcels, Quail Creek offers a true estate lifestyle with lush landscaping, wide setbacks, and serene views of the golf courses, lakes, and preserves. For today’s buyers, this breathing room has become more valuable than ever, and realtors and customers alike are seeing that as an attractive investment opportunity as well.
The amenities add even more appeal. Quail Creek Country Club’s recently completed, $20+ million expansion created a premier fitness and wellness complex that remains unrivaled in North Naples. Golf enthusiasts enjoy two championship, 18-hole courses designed by Arthur Hills, while court sport players can choose from nearly 20 tennis and pickleball courts. One of the most welcomed additions in the newly constructed sports and wellness center is Quail Creek’s full service spa. Members can choose from a wide variety of treatment options including facials, massages, physical therapy, and more. The professionally attended fitness center is absolutely one of the area’s best and offers an array of cardio machines, Technogym equipment, and free weights.
From a market perspective, these attributes translate into consistently strong demand and limited turnover. Sellers benefit from price stability and appreciation even as nearby neighborhoods experience softening values. For buyers, there are opportunities out there, but competition is usually high when a desirable property comes to market. Any new construction projects that were originally tear downs demand top market prices. The remaining original custom estates ready for personalization are sometimes sold near lot value, presenting a lower entry point opportunity for buyers. Compared with other golf communities in Southwest Florida, Quail Creek’s combination of acreage, optional membership, and central location in North Naples gives it a distinct edge and balance that resonates with today’s luxury homebuyers.