New Construction Gated Communities
in Naples Florida
Active new construction gated communities across Collier and Lee Counties — builders identified, price ranges current as of 2025, honest assessment of what new construction delivers vs resale, and the buyer protection information that builder sales offices will not volunteer.
Why New Construction in a Naples Gated Community — and What It Actually Delivers
New construction in a Naples gated community delivers specific advantages that resale cannot match — and those advantages matter meaningfully in a Florida climate context. Understanding exactly what those advantages are (and what they are not) helps buyers evaluate whether new construction is worth the premium over a comparably-priced resale home.
New Construction Gated Communities in Naples and SWFL
Minto Communities continues to build new phases at Isles of Collier Preserve — a 2,400-acre master plan with over half in permanent preserve. Cottages, attached villas, and single-family homes available in new construction. Coastal architecture throughout. The Overlook Bar and Grill, resort pools, 8+ miles of nature trails, and kayak launch are the anchor amenities. 10 minutes to downtown Naples — the closest new construction gated community to 5th Ave South. No CDD. Confirm current phase availability directly with Minto.
Stock Development master community with active new construction phases at multiple price points. Villas, carriage homes, coach homes, and single-family homes from multiple builders within the master plan. Resort pool, fitness, tennis, pickleball, bocce. Strong construction quality from Stock — one of SWFL's most established residential developers. No CDD on most parcels. Collier Blvd location with strong healthcare and retail proximity.
D.R. Horton new construction gated single-family community offering the lowest all-in entry price for new construction in a Collier County gated community with a pool and gate. SFH only — no condos or villas. Pool rough-in on most lots for private pool addition post-closing. Community pool and clubhouse. No CDD. Modern D.R. Horton construction with current code compliance, impact windows, and standard smart home features.
DiVosta-built community on 800+ acres of preserve and lakes. New construction homes available. Full-service restaurant and bar on-site, resort pool, fitness, tennis, pickleball, and extensive walking trails. DiVosta's construction quality is well-regarded for durability. Strong 55+ appeal but all ages. South Naples US 41 location between downtown Naples and Marco Island.
GL Homes' 55+ active adult community in North Naples with what will be one of the largest amenity campuses in a Florida 55+ community — resort pools, a 42,000 sf clubhouse, multiple dining options, sports courts, fitness, spa, and an active social programming calendar. New construction exclusively. Age-restricted: at least one resident per household must be 55+. Strong North Naples location on the Vanderbilt Rd corridor.
One of SWFL's most active luxury new construction communities — built around a 1,100-acre motorboat-friendly lake with private dock lots. Multiple builders including Lennar, Pulte, and Stock Development. Resort clubhouse, fitness, spa, pickleball. Lee County location 25 minutes north of Naples. The best new construction lake lifestyle option in SWFL for buyers in the $900K–$3M price range.
Lennar's newest master-planned gated community in the Estero/Fort Myers corridor — resort pools, restaurant, tennis, pickleball, multi-purpose sports fields. Family-oriented demographic with newer modern Lennar construction. Lee County location 25 minutes north of Naples. Good value for buyers who want new construction resort amenities at a lower price than Collier County equivalent communities.
New Construction Price Ranges by Tier
What Builder Sales Offices Won't Tell You — New Construction Due Diligence
Builder sales agents represent the builder, not the buyer. They are legally obligated to disclose material facts, but they are not obligated to volunteer information that might slow the sale. Every Naples new construction buyer should understand the following before signing anything.
Active New Construction Gated Communities — At a Glance
| Community | Builder | County | Golf | Price From | CDD | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isles of Collier Preserve | Minto | Collier | None | ~$500K | No | Preserve · kayaking · 10 min downtown |
| Hacienda Lakes | Stock + others | Collier | None | ~$400K | No (most) | Multiple product types · Stock quality |
| Fronterra | D.R. Horton | Collier | None | ~$400K | No | Lowest entry · pool rough-in |
| Winding Cypress | DiVosta | Collier | None | ~$500K | No | On-site restaurant · preserve |
| Valencia Trails | GL Homes | Collier | None | ~$400K | TBD | 55+ · largest new 55+ campus in Naples |
| Naples Reserve | Taylor Morrison | Collier | None | Mid $400s | No | 125-acre motorboat lake · Latitudes restaurant |
| WildBlue | Lennar/Pulte/Stock | Lee | None | ~$900K | TBD | 1,100-acre lake · dock lots · luxury |
| Verdana Village | Lennar | Lee | None | ~$500K | TBD | Sports complex · family · newest Lee County |
Scott specializes in gated communities across Collier and Lee counties — including new construction communities where having buyer representation costs you nothing and protects you significantly. One conversation covers which communities have active inventory and how to navigate builder contracts.
