Ave Maria
Housing Market

City market report · Collier County, FL · 4 ZIP codes

Median sale price $400,000, down 8.6% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 73 days, 213 homes on the market.

9 communities reporting303 sales analyzedRefreshed twice dailyMomentum Score 33
Live Market Pulse
33/100
Momentum
Soft Market
Prices are down 9% year over year — negotiating room is real. Recalculated every day from licensed MLS data · last refresh October 5, 2026 at 1:44 PM ET.
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Price
$400K ▼
Median sold · 12 moConfidence: High
down 8.6% vs the prior 12 months
-8.6% ▼
1-yr price change
n = 303 recent sales
$201/sf ▼
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
Collier County: $341 · -6.2% vs prior yr
92.8% ▲
Sale vs ask
Collier County: 90.7% · +1.3pp vs prior yr
$551K ▼
Collier County home value
Zillow ZHVI, monthly · -2.4% vs a year ago
Tempo
73days
Median DOM · closed
Collier County: 76 days · flat vs prior yr
13%
Under contract
Collier County: 21%
213 · 32 ▲34
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Market context
17% ▼
Listings with price cuts
Collier County · Zillow · -1.5pp vs prior month
5,740 ▼
County for-sale inventory
Zillow, monthly · -9.1% vs prior month
31% ▼
New construction
share of recent sales · -7.9pp vs prior yr
33/100
Momentum score
Soft Market
9
Communities reporting
of 15 tracked in Ave Maria
Economy & people · county layer
$86,173
Median household income
U.S. Census ACS, county
387,681
County population
+6.5% since 2018
6.4×
Price to income
county home value vs median income
76%
Owner-occupied
U.S. Census ACS, county
$3,219/yr
Median property tax
county, ACS
Licensed FL MLSZillow ResearchU.S. Census ACSPublic records
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Today's Take · October 5, 2026
Jon Brooks
Jon Brooks →
Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research
Housing Market Analyst

13% of listed homes are already under contract. Prices are down 8.6% versus the prior year, but sellers are still collecting 92.8% of asking. Taken together, the data leans toward buyers — leverage is real for those ready to use it.

What It Means

Who has leverage right now

BUYER'S SELLER'S 33
Momentum Score
Buyer leverage67
Seller leverage33

Leverage scores are derived from the Momentum Score (supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend). Right now the data favors buyers.

Momentum Outlook
  • Inventory — building over the tracked window; watch whether that holds through the season.
  • Negotiating power — buyers gain ground as 13% of inventory sits under contract.
  • Mortgage sensitivity — at 6.4× income, this market is highly sensitive to rate moves; rate relief tends to show up in demand here quickly.

Derived from current Ave Maria data, not a prediction or guarantee. Markets move; talk to an agent before acting on any single reading.

Supply by Price Band

One inventory number hides four different markets

Under $300K
— mo · buyer-tilted · 60 active
$300K–$500K
— mo · buyer-tilted · 100 active
$500K–$750K
— mo · buyer-tilted · 53 active

Months of supply = active listings ÷ monthly sales pace, bucketing communities by their recent median. 3–6 months is the balanced band.

Neighborhood Heat Map

Where Ave Maria is hot — and where it isn't

Each dot is a community (9 shown, sized by sales volume rank). Click any dot to open its full neighborhood guide.

Analysis

The read on Ave Maria

The median sale price across Ave Maria currently stands at $400,000, down 8.6% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $201 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 73 days. Sellers are capturing 92.8% of their original asking price on average.

There are 213 active listings on the market, with 32 more already under contract.

Ave Maria prices sit below the Collier County median by roughly 34%. Zillow's home value index for Collier County stands at $550,722. About 17% of listings county-wide have taken a price cut — a useful gauge of seller flexibility.

Weighing supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend together, the Momentum Score for Ave Maria is 33 of 100 — soft market territory. This page recalculates every day as new MLS data lands, so the numbers above reflect the market as of October 5, 2026.

Trends & History

Ave Maria since 2014 — and where it’s heading

A median home here sold for $187,336 in 2014 and $379,933 over the last recorded year — 103% appreciation across 12 years of recorded sales.

Median sale price · 2014–2026 (2,065 recorded sales)

$182K$328K$474K$380K2014: $187K2015: $287K2016: $282K2017: $267K2018: $268K2019: $291K2020: $281K2021: $342K2022: $406K2023: $466K2024: $468K2025: $420K2026: $380K20142017202020232026

Days on market by year

14d54d93d73d2014: 34d2015: 50d2016: 38d2017: 69d2018: 61d2019: 86d2020: 92d2021: 34d2022: 16d2023: 38d2024: 58d2025: 73d2026: 73d20142017202020232026

Home value trend · Collier County (Zillow ZHVI)

$549K$557K$565K$551KAug '25: $564KSep '25: $560KOct '25: $558KNov '25: $557KDec '25: $556KJan '26: $556KFeb '26: $556KMar '26: $556KApr '26: $554KMay '26: $552KJun '26: $550KJul '26: $550KAug '26: $551KAug '25Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26

For-sale inventory · county (Zillow)

5,6916,9028,1125,740Aug '25: 6,984Sep '25: 6,475Oct '25: 6,377Nov '25: 6,603Dec '25: 6,910Jan '26: 7,328Feb '26: 7,686Mar '26: 8,064Apr '26: 7,999May '26: 7,628Jun '26: 6,972Jul '26: 6,312Aug '26: 5,740Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26

Daily active vs pending · Collier County (MLS)

8572,8014,744Aug 22 · Active: 4,588Aug 23 · Active: 4,585Aug 28 · Active: 4,541Aug 29 · Active: 4,553Aug 30 · Active: 4,544Aug 31 · Active: 4,540Sep 07 · Active: 4,468Sep 09 · Active: 4,461Sep 11 · Active: 4,499Sep 12 · Active: 4,487Sep 13 · Active: 4,481Sep 14 · Active: 4,480Sep 15 · Active: 4,496Sep 16 · Active: 4,508Sep 17 · Active: 4,521Sep 19 · Active: 4,547Sep 20 · Active: 4,544Sep 21 · Active: 4,548Sep 22 · Active: 4,555Sep 23 · Active: 4,555Sep 24 · Active: 4,577Sep 25 · Active: 4,587Sep 26 · Active: 4,609Sep 28 · Active: 4,619Sep 29 · Active: 4,633Oct 01 · Active: 4,667Aug 22Sep 16Oct 01ActivePending

Median price · daily recalculation

$399K$400K$400K$400KAug 06: $400KAug 08: $400KAug 09: $400KAug 10: $400KAug 11: $400KAug 12: $400KAug 13: $400KAug 15: $400KAug 17: $400KAug 18: $400KAug 19: $400KAug 20: $400KAug 21: $400KAug 22: $400KAug 23: $400KAug 24: $400KAug 26: $400KAug 28: $400KAug 29: $400KAug 30: $400KAug 31: $400KSep 01: $400KSep 04: $400KSep 05: $400KSep 06: $400KSep 07: $400KSep 08: $400KSep 09: $400KSep 10: $400KSep 11: $400KSep 12: $400KSep 13: $400KSep 14: $400KSep 15: $400KSep 16: $400KSep 17: $400KSep 19: $400KSep 20: $400KSep 21: $400KSep 22: $400KSep 23: $400KSep 24: $400KSep 25: $400KSep 26: $400KSep 28: $400KSep 29: $400KSep 30: $400KOct 01: $400KOct 03: $400KOct 04: $400KOct 05: $400KAug 06Aug 21Sep 07Sep 21Oct 05
Local Economics · county layer

What’s driving Ave Maria

Who’s moving here
+2,411 net residents/yr

Top inbound states: IL, NY, MA, NJ. Movers arriving report ~$283,468 average income. Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration, 2022-2023

Insurance reality check
$2,147/yr avg premium

2,002 Citizens policies in force in Collier County — the state-backed insurer of last resort. Budget insurance into any Collier purchase before you fall in love with a house. Source: Citizens Property Insurance, Detail by County, April 2026

Building pipeline
2,736 units permitted -22% YoY

1,945 single-family · 791 multi-family · 7.1 per 1,000 residents. Future supply pressure starts here. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025

Momentum Research Desk

The calls we’re making from today’s data

Biggest move
The National Golf & Country Club At Ave Maria ▼ 14%

The sharpest 1-yr median swing among tracked communities. Thin samples can exaggerate swings — verify with a comp analysis before treating it as trend.

What we’re telling clients today

Buyers: ask for concessions — rate buydowns and repair credits are back on the table. Sellers: presentation and the first two weekends decide your outcome; price accordingly.

Generated from today’s data by Momentum’s analysis engine and reviewed on a rolling basis by our broker team.

Compare Markets

How it stacks up across Collier County

MarketMedianActiveScore
Ave Maria ← this page$400K21333
Naples$600K2,76934Open →
Marco Island$1.38M32533Open →
Community Movers

Neighborhoods on the move

Prices rising fastest
Maple RidgeAve Maria$525K▲ 0%
SilverwoodAve Maria$360K▲ -5%
Avalon ParkAve Maria$490K▲ -9%
Del WebbAve Maria$400K▲ -9%
The National Golf & Country Club At Ave MariaAve Maria$288K▲ -14%
Prices cooling fastest
The National Golf & Country Club At Ave MariaAve Maria$288K▼ 14%
Del WebbAve Maria$400K▼ 9%
Avalon ParkAve Maria$490K▼ 9%
SilverwoodAve Maria$360K▼ 5%
Maple RidgeAve Maria$525K▼ 0%
Most homes for sale
Del WebbAve Maria$400K63
The National Golf & Country Club At Ave MariaAve Maria$288K60
Maple RidgeAve Maria$525K53
SilverwoodAve Maria$360K14
Coquina At Maple RidgeAve Maria$344K8
Selling fastest
The National Golf & Country Club At Ave MariaAve Maria$288K51 days
Avalon ParkAve Maria$490K59 days
SilverwoodAve Maria$360K83 days
Maple RidgeAve Maria$525K96 days
Del WebbAve Maria$400K96 days
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Plain Answers

The questions people actually ask

Should I buy a house in Ave Maria right now?

The data says conditions currently favor buyers in Ave Maria — the Momentum Score reads 33/100. For buyers that means preparation over hesitation: well-priced homes still move fast, but there is more room to negotiate than a year ago. The right timing always depends on your rate, your equity, and how long you plan to stay — not just the market.

Is Ave Maria becoming more affordable?

Yes, modestly — the median sale price in Ave Maria is $400,000, down 8.6% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 92.8% of asking price. Softening prices plus normal-length marketing times mean affordability is improving at the margin, though financing costs matter more than list prices for most monthly payments.

Where are prices falling fastest in Ave Maria?

Among tracked communities with enough sales to measure, the sharpest 1-year median declines are The National Golf & Country Club At Ave Maria (-14%); Del Webb (-9%); Avalon Park (-9%). Note that community-level medians move on small sale counts — a few high- or low-end closings can swing them — so treat these as leads for a comp analysis, not verdicts.

Which Ave Maria neighborhoods are most competitive?

Measured by speed of sale, the fastest-moving tracked communities right now are The National Golf & Country Club At Ave Maria (51 days); Avalon Park (59 days); Silverwood (83 days) — homes there go under contract well ahead of the market-wide pace of 73 days.

How does Ave Maria compare to the rest of Collier County?

Ave Maria's median of $400,000 runs 34% below the county-wide median of $605,000, and homes here take 73 days to go under contract versus 76 county-wide.

Questions

Ave Maria housing market FAQ

How is the housing market in Ave Maria right now?

As of October 5, 2026, the Ave Maria housing market favors buyers: the median sale price is $400,000 (down 8.6% year over year), 213 homes are for sale, and the typical home goes under contract in about 73 days.

How much is a house in Ave Maria?

The median home sold for $400,000 in Ave Maria over the last 12 months, about $201 per square foot; asking prices on the 213 current listings run from well below to well above that, and the community pages linked below show what each neighborhood actually sells for.

Is it a good time to sell a house in Ave Maria?

By the numbers, sellers in Ave Maria are getting 92.8% of asking price and going under contract in about 73 days. Whether it is a good time for you depends on what you paid and where you are going next, which is a conversation with an agent, not a chart.

What is the Ave Maria housing market forecast?

Momentum Realty publishes the recorded trend, not a prediction: Ave Maria median sale prices are down 8.6% year over year, and 13% of listings are under contract. The charts on this page update with every MLS refresh, so the direction shows up here before any forecast catches it.

What is the median home price in Ave Maria?

The median sale price in Ave Maria is currently $400,000, down 8.6% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated October 5, 2026.

Is Ave Maria a buyer's or seller's market right now?

The data currently favors buyers. Ave Maria scores 33 of 100 on the Momentum Score. Conditions change; this page updates daily.

How long do homes take to sell in Ave Maria?

The typical home in Ave Maria goes under contract in about 73 days, per current MLS data.

How many homes are for sale in Ave Maria?

There are approximately 213 active listings in Ave Maria as of October 5, 2026.

Are home prices in Ave Maria rising or falling?

Median sale prices are down 8.6% year over year based on a rolling comparison of MLS sales.

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Methodology & Accountability

Every number on this page is computed directly from licensed Florida MLS feeds, recorded public sales, Zillow Research, and U.S. Census data — nothing is manually adjusted or estimated by hand. Medians use recorded closed sales; supply figures use live listing counts refreshed twice daily; the Momentum Score methodology is summarized .

Analyst oversight: Jon Brooks — Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research · Housing Market Analyst · methodology reviewed quarterly · Last data refresh: October 5, 2026 at 1:44 PM ET

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Statistics on this page are computed automatically from licensed MLS feeds and public data sources (Zillow Research, U.S. Census Bureau) and summarized without manual review. Figures are estimates based on recent recorded activity, are deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and should be verified with a licensed agent before making decisions. This page does not constitute an appraisal or an automated valuation of any specific property. Momentum Realty is licensed in Florida and Georgia. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Selling in this ZIP? Weigh the numbers first: the Florida sell-now-or-wait scoreboard, why 201,552 Florida listings failed to sell in 12 months, and cash offer vs. listing, both numbers. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.