Best new construction communities in Naples FL 2026

Naples has more new home communities selling at once than at almost any time in the last decade. In November 2026 the MLS showed roughly 350 to 380 new-construction homes, villas and condos for sale in Collier County. Here is my short list of the communities buyers ask about most, who builds them, what they cost, and who each one fits best.

1. Esplanade Golf & Country Club of Naples - Taylor Morrison

A gated golf community on Immokalee Road in North Naples, with about 1,000 acres of preserves. About 14 homes were listed from roughly $455,000 to $3.3 million. Best for: golfers who want a full club lifestyle near I-75. See Esplanade homes.

2. Valencia Sky - GL Homes (55+)

Naples' newest Valencia 55+ community, minutes from downtown. About 11 homes listed from roughly $783,000 to $1.08 million. Best for: active adults who want new construction close to the Gulf. See Valencia Sky.

3. Caymas - Stock Development and Pulte

A 780-acre gated lakefront community off Collier Boulevard that reported more than $50 million in sales in the first two months of 2026. Listings ran from about $1.99 million to $3.33 million. Best for: luxury buyers who want a brand-new estate home and a resort clubhouse. See Caymas.

4. Seven Shores - Toll Brothers

Villas and single-family homes in south Naples, between downtown and Marco Island. About 11 listings from roughly $556,000 to $2.9 million. Best for: buyers of any age who want Toll Brothers design options near the beaches. See Seven Shores.

5. Esplanade by the Islands - Taylor Morrison

Coach homes, villas and single-family homes off US 41 near Marco Island, with no age restriction. About 27 listings from roughly $466,000 to $2.6 million. Best for: value seekers who want resort amenities near the water. See Esplanade by the Islands.

6. Del Webb Naples - Ave Maria (55+)

The 55+ neighborhood inside Ave Maria, with optional golf and two clubhouses. About 64 listings from roughly $226,000 to $1.25 million. Best for: 55+ buyers who want the most home for the money. See Del Webb Naples.

7. Ave Maria - CC Homes, Lennar, Pulte

A master-planned town with more than 5,800 homes sold and a Town Center with Publix. About 223 listings averaged near $485,000. Best for: families and first-time buyers. See Ave Maria homes.

8. Naples Reserve - multiple builders

A 688-acre lakefront community off US 41 built around the 125-acre Eagle Lake. About 18 listings from roughly $490,000 to $2.2 million. Best for: buyers who love lake living, kayaking and an island clubhouse. See Naples Reserve.

9. Valencia Trails - GL Homes (55+)

A gated 55+ community on Immokalee Road, now mostly resales built since 2021. About 32 listings from roughly $729,000 to $2.25 million. Best for: 55+ buyers who want nearly new homes at a lower price per foot than Valencia Sky. See Valencia Trails.

10. Lennar communities - Maple Point, Gatherpoint and more

Lennar's "Everything's Included" homes, from about $285,000 at Gatherpoint in Ave Maria to about $898,000 at Maple Point. Best for: buyers who want included upgrades and quick move-in options. See Lennar homes.

Coming Next

Watch for Brightshore, a Barron Collier village off Immokalee Road with five builders, and Esplanade at Rivergrass by Taylor Morrison.

How to Get the Best Deal

Register your own agent on your first visit, compare the total package (base price, lot premium, options, HOA and CDD), and ask about completed inventory homes, where incentives are usually largest. Read my guide to Naples builder incentives, the step-by-step new construction buying process, and move-in ready new homes in Naples, or browse all Collier County new construction and Naples new construction listings.

All prices are MLS figures from early November 2026 and change daily. Call or text Glen Bigness at 239-272-4663 - Certified New Home Specialist, since 1986 bringing buyers and builders together. More guides: all Naples buyer guides.