Walden Shores in Naples

Walden Shores
Homes for Sale in Naples, FL

Community in Naples · Collier County · ZIP 34109
142 homesBuilt 1988–2024Median sale $425K
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Live Market Pulse
57/100
Market Heat
Normal for Walden Shores
2017 → 2026 · 84 at the 2022 peak
0 is Walden Shores's coldest market since 2017, 100 its hottest. Today: 57. How it's scored

Photo via Florida Gulf Coast MLS

Built fromLive Florida Gulf Coast MLS data12 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Walden Shores Housing Pulse Florida Gulf Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$425K ▲
Median sold · 12 mo
up 2.4% vs the prior 12 months
+2.4% ▲
1-yr price change
n = 9 and 4 sales in the two windows
$262/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $290 in 2024
95.6%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
19days
Median DOM · closed
5 days at the 2021 low
0%
Under contract
Collier: 19% (1,017 of 5,466)
3 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
9
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Ownership and context
68%
Owner-occupied · Walden Shores
96 of 142 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
32%
Non-owner-occupied · Walden Shores
incl. 11% trust or LLC-held · 17% out-of-state
142
Homes in the community
142 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 12 years of records
6
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $500K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1988–2024
Years homes were built
median 1997 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1,673sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
6.3%/yr
Turnover rate
about 9 of 142 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Walden Shores

Live MLS inventory for Walden Shores. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Walden Shores listings as of 2026-10-25, priced high to low. Listing information provided by the Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Tap any home to ask about it.

Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 29, 2026

Walden Shores is pricing at a median of $425,000, or roughly $262 a square foot, which puts it in a more accessible band for Naples relative to some of the county's higher-profile communities. With only 9 closings in the current window, this is a thinner data set than a larger subdivision would show, so read the median as directional rather than exact.

A median of 19 days on market and a heat score of 57 point to a market that is moving but not overheated — homes are selling, buyers still have room to negotiate on price or terms, and sellers who price realistically aren't sitting for months. Year-over-year movement of 2.4% suggests values have held steady rather than swung sharply in either direction.

Figures in this note are as of July 29, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Walden Shores Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Walden Shores right now

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($425K) is up 2.4% from the prior 12 months ($415K). With about 4 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Low (9 and 4 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated September 20, 2026 · Live data: Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Walden Shores market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $425K ($262 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 19 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 2% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales (9 closings in the current window).

Walden Shores is a community of 142 homes in Naples, Collier County, built between 1988 and 2024 (median 1997.0), with a median living area of about 2,034 square feet. 68% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Walden Shores sits within Naples in Collier County, trading at a median of $425,000 with a fairly tight median days-on-market of 19 — a market posture that favors decisive, well-prepared buyers without tipping into a bidding-war environment.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a Naples address without stretching into the higher end of the county's pricing
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating homes on condition and price-per-square-foot rather than a fixed community amenity list
  • Buyers or sellers working with a realistic 3-4 week selling timeline based on current median days-on-market

Probably not for

  • Buyers whose priority is a documented clubhouse, pool, or gated amenity package
  • Sellers expecting rapid year-over-year appreciation beyond the modest pace currently reflected
  • Buyers who want a large closed-sales history to lean on for pricing confidence

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($425K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($415K) IS the +2.4% one-year change.

Windows contain 1 to 9 sales each (9 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Listing information provided by the Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$300K$400K$500K2014201620182020202220242026
Up 2.4% year over year.
Every sale since 2014 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K1k2k2k2k
53 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$150$200$250$3002014201620182020202220242026
Up from $182 in 2014 to a $290 peak in 2024; $262 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
0501002014201620182020202220242026
5 days at the 2021 low; 19 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%2014201620182020202220242026
95.6% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
02582014201620182020202220242026
1 to 9 a year; 9 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2018202020222026
84 at the 2022 peak, 14 in the troughs, 57 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

19% of homes for sale in ZIP 34109 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-20).

Walden Shores Market Scorecard

Balanced

Walden Shores is currently a balanced market., a median asking price of $497,000, and homes go under contract in about 17 days.

$497,000
Median list
$425,000
Median sold
$293
List $/sqft
17
Days on mkt
3/2/0
Active/Pend/Sold 12 mo

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Listing locations from Florida Gulf Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

If we were buying in Walden Shores today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Walden Shores.

Best Buy
Buyers targeting Naples at a lower price point than many of the county's higher-profile communities.
Biggest Risk
A small closings sample means the median price can move with just one or two sales.
Sweet Spot
Buyers comfortable pricing off price-per-square-foot rather than a headline median.
Avoid If
You are counting on a documented amenity package as part of the purchase.

What the numbers are telling us

The per-square-foot figure of roughly $262 is a useful benchmark for comparing individual listings within Walden Shores, since the small closings count (9) means the median price itself can shift with just a sale or two. Buyers should lean on price-per-square-foot and condition when evaluating a specific home rather than treating the headline median as a hard ceiling or floor.

There is no amenities package currently identified from active MLS listings for this community, which means the value proposition here is centered on the home and its location within Naples rather than a clubhouse, pool, or gate. That's worth confirming directly against any specific listing before assuming otherwise.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Walden Shores. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.8B- · Buy Score
Recent Direction6.6/10
Owner Commitment6.8/10
Pricing Power7.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (6.8). Basis: Recent Direction +2.4% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 68% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 95.6% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a community with a limited closings sample, pricing a listing or evaluating an offer takes more than pulling a median off a report — it means knowing which recent sales are comparable and which are outliers. We walk both buyers and sellers through that distinction before a number goes on paper.

Walden Shores in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers targeting Naples at a lower price point than many of the county's higher-profile communities.
Biggest advantageA moderate pace of sales gives buyers room to evaluate before committing.
Biggest riskA small closings sample means the median price can move with just one or two sales.
Sweet spotBuyers comfortable pricing off price-per-square-foot rather than a headline median.
Avoid ifYou are counting on a documented amenity package as part of the purchase.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Walden Shores sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Walden Shores?
The median sale price in Walden Shores was $425K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (9 closed sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Walden Shores take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 19 days on market (9 sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
How many homes are in Walden Shores?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 142 homes in Walden Shores (public records).
What share of Walden Shores is owner-occupied?
68% of Walden Shores parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Walden Shores built?
Homes in Walden Shores were built between 1988 and 2024, with a median year built of 1997.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Walden Shores?
The best agent for Walden Shores is one who actively works Naples and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Walden Shores.
How do I find a top Naples real estate agent who knows Walden Shores?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Walden Shores and the wider Naples area.
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Buyers who want a Naples address without stretching into the higher end of the county's pricingExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable evaluating homes on condition and price-per-square-foot rather than a fixed community amenity listExcellent fit
Buyers or sellers working with a realistic 3-4 week selling timeline based on current median days-on-marketExcellent fit
Buyers whose priority is a documented clubhouse, pool, or gated amenity packageProbably not
Sellers expecting rapid year-over-year appreciation beyond the modest pace currently reflectedProbably not
Buyers who want a large closed-sales history to lean on for pricing confidenceProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsFlorida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 25, 2026)
Community market statsFlorida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 34109))
Under-contract sharesFlorida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (53 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Florida Gulf Coast MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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Thinking of selling in Walden Shores? 9 recorded closings; median 19 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Collier County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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