Ave Maria sets new benchmarks in growth and development

Ave Maria set exciting new benchmarks in 2024 that underscore its continued growth and development. The active community has earned the 17th spot on the prestigious list of 50 Top-Selling Master-Planned Communities in the United States by prominent national real estate consulting agency, John Burns Research and Consulting, in their 2024 annual report. The community reported 600 new home sales in 2024, securing its position as the top-ranking development in Collier County. There are currently 5,600 new homes sold in Ave Maria with a total of 11,000 new homes anticipated at build out.

“The growth has been remarkable and is further solidified by the planned construction of a brand-new public elementary school that will open in 2026, the new Midtown Shopping Plaza featuring several national brands, and the expansion of existing businesses that have helped fuel Ave Maria’s success,” says Blake Gable, chief executive officer of Barron Collier Companies, developer of Ave Maria. Ave Maria continues to attract a diverse range businesses and new home buyers. From active adults to families and young professionals Ave Maria’s attainable home prices, recreational offerings, and amenities are what make it “A Big Kind of Small Town.”

The variety of housing options include condominiums, attached villas, and single-family homes, many of which feature stunning lake, preserve, and golf course views. Over twenty-five designer-furnished model homes are available for daily tours, with prices ranging from the high $200s to the $800s. Residential builders include CC Homes, Del Webb Naples, Lennar, and Pulte Homes.

On-site amenities include a water park, soccer and baseball fields, fitness center, amphitheater, dog park, walking paths, bocce and tennis courts, and a Town Center with more than 75 businesses, including a Publix Supermarket and a commercial center with a Mobil gas station. The community also boasts private schools from preschool through university and offers free events year-round.