Walk to the Beach, Fifth Avenue & Third Street South

Old Naples: The 2026 Buyer's Guide

Old Naples is the historic and cultural heart of Naples Florida real estate — the only neighborhood where you can walk from your front door to the Gulf beaches, Fifth Avenue South's dining and galleries, Third Street South's boutiques, and the Naples Pier without ever getting in a car. From original beach cottages to the new Four Seasons Naples Beach Club residences, Old Naples offers the widest range of property types and price points of any luxury Naples neighborhood. I help buyers navigate this diverse market — whether you're seeking a beachfront estate, a walkable downtown condo, or a bay-side home with dock access. Browse active Old Naples listings below, or jump to the Four Quadrants Guide to understand which part of Old Naples fits your lifestyle.

Old Naples Real Estate Listings

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185 North Lake Dr, NAPLES

$7,499,000

185 North Lake Dr, NAPLES

4 Beds 6 Baths 4,082 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226033005

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135 7th St N, Naples

$6,495,000

135 7th St N, Naples

4 Beds 5 Baths 4,730 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226031105

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376 1st Ave N, NAPLES

$8,250,000

376 1st Ave N, NAPLES

4 Beds 5 Baths 3,768 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226028668

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844 8th St S, Naples

$6,290,000

844 8th St S, Naples

4 Beds 5 Baths 3,495 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226032568

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560 9th Ave S, Naples

$6,250,000

560 9th Ave S, Naples

4 Beds 4 Baths 2,182 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226031870

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774 S Golf Dr, NAPLES

$14,500,000

774 S Golf Dr, NAPLES

5 Beds 7 Baths 6,882 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226031429

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835 11th Ave S, NAPLES

$8,995,000

835 11th Ave S, NAPLES

4 Beds 6 Baths 4,709 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226031431

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909 10th Ave S, Naples

$5,195,000

909 10th Ave S, Naples

3 Beds 5 Baths 3,550 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226031441

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570 2nd Ave N, NAPLES

$6,100,000

570 2nd Ave N, NAPLES

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,772 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226031446

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645 Broad Ave S, Naples

$4,599,000

645 Broad Ave S, Naples

3 Beds 4 Baths 3,619 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226031335

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1140 8th St S, Naples

$6,795,000

1140 8th St S, Naples

5 Beds 6 Baths 4,004 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226029571

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780 5th Ave S 203, Naples

$2,695,000

780 5th Ave S 203, Naples

2 Beds 3 Baths 1,800 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226028107

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40 5th Ave S, NAPLES

$13,500,000

40 5th Ave S, NAPLES

5 Beds 7 Baths 7,635 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226029919

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888 10th Ave S, NAPLES

$4,499,000

↓ $251,000

888 10th Ave S, NAPLES

5 Beds 6 Baths 3,190 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226025231

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742 11th Ave S, Naples

$6,300,000

742 11th Ave S, Naples

4 Beds 6 Baths 3,273 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226024974

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365 5th Ave S 307, Naples

$1,870,000

365 5th Ave S 307, Naples

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,150 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226027036

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760 1st Ave N, Naples

$2,500,000

760 1st Ave N, Naples

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Land MLS® # 226007021

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875 6th Ave S 304, NAPLES

$2,775,000

875 6th Ave S 304, NAPLES

3 Beds 4 Baths 2,365 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226025430

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55 13th Ave S, Naples

$22,995,000

55 13th Ave S, Naples

6 Beds 7 Baths 6,143 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226024712

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1100 Gulf Shore Blvd S, Naples

$25,000,000

1100 Gulf Shore Blvd S, Naples

6 Beds 8 Baths 6,978 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226022104

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201 8th St S 208, Naples

$1,999,999

201 8th St S 208, Naples

2 Beds 3 Baths 1,704 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226025234

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Old Naples Map & Downtown Positioning

Old Naples occupies approximately 1.5 square miles of downtown Naples between the Gulf of Mexico and Naples Bay. The neighborhood encompasses Fifth Avenue South, Third Street South, the Naples Pier, and extends south to Aqualane Shores. Explore the map below to see the quadrant layout, beach access points, and proximity to Gordon Drive, Port Royal, and the new Four Seasons Naples Beach Club.

Old Naples Real Estate Statistics

Average Price $9M
Lowest Price $1.9M
Highest Price $44M
Total Listings 56
Avg. Days On Market 233
Avg. Price/SQFT $2.1K

Property Types (active listings)

Old Naples Florida tree-lined avenue with historic cottages and coconut palms leading to the Gulf beach
The Historic Heart of Downtown Naples

Where is Old Naples and what defines the neighborhood?

Old Naples — also known as Olde Naples — is the historic core of downtown Naples, Florida, occupying approximately 1.5 square miles between the Gulf of Mexico to the west and Naples Bay to the east. The neighborhood extends roughly from South Golf Drive southward to Aqualane Shores, encompassing the two premier shopping and dining districts that define Naples' identity: Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South.

What makes Old Naples fundamentally different from every other Naples community is walkability. Every east-west avenue in Old Naples ends at the beach — creating 20 public access points along a 1.75-mile stretch of Gulf shoreline that the Travel Channel voted the "best all-around beach in America." Residents walk or bike to the beach, to dinner, to galleries, and to the iconic Naples Pier without ever needing a car. This pedestrian lifestyle is what draws buyers from gated golf communities and high-rise towers to Old Naples — and it cannot be replicated anywhere else in Southwest Florida.

The neighborhood contains approximately 1,100 single-family homes and 1,750+ condominiums, ranging from historic Florida-style cottages dating to the early 1900s to contemporary beachfront estates and boutique luxury condo developments. Old Naples has no master homeowner association — individual condo buildings may have their own fees and rules, but there is no neighborhood-wide HOA governing single-family properties.

Naples Pier at sunset with Gulf of Mexico views from Old Naples beach
Naples' Most Walkable Neighborhood

Why do buyers choose Old Naples over other Naples luxury neighborhoods?

Buyers choose Old Naples for the lifestyle that only walkability delivers. In Port Royal or Grey Oaks, you drive to dinner. In Kalea Bay or Pelican Bay, you take a shuttle or tram to the beach. In Old Naples, you walk out your front door and you're already there — steps from 130+ art galleries, James Beard-nominated restaurants, the Gulf beach, and the Naples Pier. This is the only luxury neighborhood in Naples where the car is genuinely optional for daily life.

~2,850 Homes & condos
in Old Naples
20 Public beach access
points (1.75 mi)
130+ Art galleries in
the downtown district

The arrival of the Four Seasons Naples Beach Club in late 2025 — a $1B+ redevelopment on the site of the former Naples Beach Hotel — has accelerated Old Naples' evolution from charming beach town to world-class luxury destination. With 153 Four Seasons-branded residences, a Tom Fazio 18-hole golf course opening in 2026, and five restaurants including the iconic HB's and Sunset Bar, the Four Seasons has fundamentally elevated the neighborhood's profile and long-term property values.

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Most Walkable in Naples
Four Seasons Beach Club

Understanding Old Naples' Four Quadrants

Which part of Old Naples is right for you?

Old Naples is informally divided into four quadrants, each with a distinct character, price tier, and lifestyle orientation. Most buyers have a strong preference once they understand the differences — and choosing the wrong quadrant is one of the most common mistakes in Old Naples real estate. No competitor breaks this down for buyers.

Factor Quadrant A (SW) Quadrant B (NW) Quadrant C (SE)
Location Southwest — closest to beach AND to Third Street South / Fifth Avenue South. The premium quadrant. Northwest — close to beach but farther from the shopping/dining districts. Quieter, more residential feel. Southeast — along Naples Bay. Boating-oriented with dock access, yacht clubs, and Bayfront/Tin City proximity.
Walk to Beach 2–5 minutes. Most avenues end directly at the sand. The Naples Pier is in this quadrant. 3–8 minutes. Easy beach access, often with less crowded sand than the pier area. 10–15 minutes to Gulf beach. Bay-side, not beach-side. Water access is via Naples Bay, not the Gulf.
Walk to Dining Steps. Third Street South and Fifth Avenue South are both within a few blocks. This is the social epicenter. 5–15 minutes to Fifth Avenue. Residents often drive to dinner rather than walk. 5–10 minutes to Bayfront dining and Tin City. Fifth Avenue is a longer walk or short drive.
Property Types Mix of beachfront estates, luxury condos, and renovated cottages. Highest density of new construction. Highest prices in Old Naples. Historic cottages, mid-century homes, and smaller condos. More affordable entry points. Good renovation potential on legacy properties. Bay-front homes with docks, canal-front properties, and waterfront condos. Best for boaters who want downtown proximity.
Price Range $2M–$30M+ for single-family. Beachfront estates command the highest premiums. Boutique condos from $1M+. $1M–$10M. More accessible price points. Original cottages on desirable lots offer strong renovation-and-rebuild value. $1.5M–$15M. Bay-front premium for dock access. Proximity to Royal Harbor and the Naples Sailing & Yacht Club.
Best For Buyers who want the ultimate walkable beach-and-dining lifestyle and are willing to pay the premium for it. Buyers seeking Old Naples charm at a more accessible price point, with easy beach access and renovation potential. Buyers who prioritize boating, bay views, and dock access while staying walkable to downtown Naples.
Expert Insight

The Quadrant D Question: Some maps include a fourth quadrant (northeast) covering the area between US-41 and the Bayfront, north of Fifth Avenue. This area contains more commercial properties, mixed-use developments like Naples Square, and some residential condos. While technically part of the Old Naples postal code, it has a distinctly different feel — more urban, less residential, and without the beach walkability that defines the core neighborhood. I typically steer buyers focused on the Old Naples lifestyle toward Quadrants A, B, or C, and evaluate Quadrant D properties on a case-by-case basis for buyers who prioritize urban convenience over beach proximity.


Neighborhood Comparison

Old Naples vs. Aqualane Shores vs. Park Shore: How do Naples' premier walkable neighborhoods compare?

These three neighborhoods attract buyers who prioritize proximity to the beach and walkable dining — but they serve different lifestyles and price tiers. Understanding the trade-offs helps narrow a search that can otherwise feel overwhelming.

Factor Old Naples Aqualane Shores Park Shore
Avg Sale Price (2025) $4.4M (101 closed sales). Wide range: $500K condos to $30M+ beachfront estates. $9.5M (31 closed sales). Primarily $5M–$30M+ single-family canal estates. $5.1M (38 closed sales). Mix of high-rise condos and single-family homes.
Property Mix ~1,100 SFH + ~1,750 condos. The most diverse product mix in Naples — cottages, estates, boutique condos, high-rises, new construction, historic renovation. ~350 single-family homes. Almost exclusively single-family canal-front estates. Very few condos. SFH + high-rise towers. Gulf-front towers (Le Ciel, Brittany, Monaco) plus single-family homes. Private Beach Park.
Walkability Best in Naples. Walk to beach (20 access points), Fifth Avenue, Third Street, Naples Pier, Cambier Park, galleries, restaurants. Car optional for daily life. Walk to beach (< 5 min to Naples Beach). Walk to Third Street South. More residential, less foot traffic. Not as walkable to Fifth Avenue. Walk to beach (via Park Shore Beach Park). Walk to Venetian Village shopping/dining. Not walkable to Fifth Avenue or Third Street.
Boating Quadrant C offers bay-front dockage and yacht club access. Gulf beach side has no dockage. Deep-water canals throughout. 8–16 ft depths, no bridges to Gulf. Best boating access of the three. Limited. Some bay-side properties with dockage. Not a primary boating neighborhood.
Best For Buyers who want the walkable urban-beach lifestyle, diverse property options, and the cultural energy of downtown Naples. Buyers who want deep-water boating, estate-scale single-family homes, and quiet residential privacy within walking distance of Third Street. Buyers who want Gulf-front high-rise living or private beach access with Venetian Village proximity and a range of price points.

Get the Old Naples Quadrant Guide

The difference between loving Old Naples and feeling like you're in the wrong part of town comes down to choosing the right quadrant for your lifestyle. I provide a personalized recommendation based on your priorities — beach proximity, dining walkability, boating access, price range, and whether you prefer a condo, cottage, or estate — before we tour a single property.

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The Four Seasons Effect

How is the Four Seasons Naples Beach Club transforming Old Naples real estate?

The Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort opened in November 2025 on the site of the beloved former Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club — a $1B+ redevelopment that represents the most significant transformation in Old Naples real estate in decades. Located at 801 Gulf Shore Boulevard North on 125 acres with 1,000 feet of Gulf beachfront, the development is reshaping Old Naples' identity and property values in real time.

Four Seasons Component What It Means for Old Naples The Sue Boyle Edge
153 Luxury Residences 58 beachside + 95 golfside condos developed with Discovery Land Company. Four Seasons service and amenity access included. These set a new price ceiling for Old Naples condos. I track Four Seasons residences as both a purchase opportunity and a market-moving comp. Whether you're buying in the Four Seasons itself or a nearby property, understanding how these residences are priced affects every transaction in Old Naples.
Tom Fazio Golf Course "The Gardens" — 18-hole championship course spanning 100 acres, opening 2026. The first new golf course in Old Naples in decades. Over 104 acres placed in permanent conservation easement. The Fazio course adds a lifestyle amenity that Old Naples previously lacked — championship golf within walking distance of downtown. This benefits every property owner in the neighborhood, not just Four Seasons residents.
Five Restaurants The Merchant Room (by Chef Gavin Kaysen), HB's on the Gulf (reimagined Naples icon), Sunset Bar (returning favorite), The Wager (gastropub, 2026), and Naples Trading Company (grab-and-go). These add to Old Naples' already exceptional dining scene. The return of HB's and Sunset Bar — reimagined with Four Seasons execution — reconnects long-time Naples residents to a location that has been part of the community since 1946. This emotional connection matters for buyers who remember the original.
30,000 sqft Spa & Wellness Sanctuary Spa with 16 treatment rooms, thermal circuit, rooftop lap pool, and a fitness center designed by celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak. Bowling alley, cinema, putting green, and game room in Market Square. The Four Seasons amenity package gives Old Naples residents — even those not living in the Four Seasons — access to a world-class social and dining destination without leaving the neighborhood.
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Tom Fazio Golf Course 2026
2026 Market Intelligence

What does the Old Naples real estate market look like in 2026?

Old Naples is the highest-volume luxury market in south Naples — 101 closed sales above $1M in 2025, according to Naples area MLS data. The $4.4M average sale price reflects the neighborhood's enormous diversity: a $600K condo on Broad Avenue and a $25M beachfront estate on Gulf Shore Boulevard both count as Old Naples transactions. Understanding this range — and where value concentrations exist within it — is essential for buyers at every price tier.

$4.4M Average sale price
2025 ($1M+ sales)
101 Closed sales
in 2025
+5% YoY sales volume
increase (96 → 101)

Old Naples' transaction volume peaked at 196 sales in 2021 during the post-pandemic surge, then normalized to the 96–112 range in 2022–2024. The 2025 uptick to 101 sales suggests a stabilizing market supported by the Four Seasons halo effect, continued new-construction absorption, and sustained demand for walkable downtown living from Naples homes for sale buyers relocating from the Northeast and Midwest.

The condo market in Old Naples offers entry points that don't exist in neighboring Aqualane Shores (almost exclusively $5M+ single-family) or Port Royal ($10M+ estates). Boutique condo developments like Naples Square, Stella Naples, and The Huxley have added modern, walkable-urban product to the Old Naples inventory in recent years — appealing to a buyer profile that wants downtown energy without maintaining a large estate.

Expert Insight

The Cottage-to-Estate Spectrum: Old Naples' pricing diversity is its greatest strength for buyers — and its greatest source of confusion. A buyer with a $2M budget and a buyer with a $20M budget are both shopping in Old Naples, but they're looking at entirely different products in different quadrants with different lifestyle outcomes. I segment the Old Naples market into clear price tiers and quadrant combinations so you can focus your search on properties that match both your budget and your desired daily lifestyle — not just the ones that happen to be on the market this week.

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101 Closed Sales in 2025
Widest Price Range in Naples

Construction, Flood Zones & Insurance

What do buyers need to know about building, renovating, and insuring in Old Naples?

Old Naples spans multiple FEMA flood zones — beachfront properties are typically in VE zones (coastal high hazard), while properties east of Gulf Shore Boulevard may fall in AE zones or even the favorable X zone (minimal flood risk). Several blocks in the northeast part of Old Naples are designated X zone, which means dramatically lower flood insurance premiums and a significant advantage for buyers who prioritize insurance costs.

X Zone Available Select Old Naples Blocks Are Outside the High-Risk Flood Zone — A Significant Insurance Advantage

The City of Naples administers all building permits in Old Naples. For renovation projects, the critical threshold is the Substantial Improvement rule: if the cost of improvements exceeds 50% of the building's market value, the entire structure must be brought into compliance with current FEMA elevation requirements and Florida Building Code. This rule drives many of Old Naples' teardown-and-rebuild decisions — it's often more cost-effective to build new than to renovate an older home past the 50% threshold.

New construction in Old Naples is led by architects including Stofft Cooney, MHK Architecture, Kukk Architecture, and H-L Design. Styles range from British West Indies to coastal contemporary, with the City of Naples maintaining design standards that preserve the neighborhood's historic character while accommodating modern construction.

Expert Insight

The Flood Zone Map Is Your Best Friend: Two properties on the same block in Old Naples can be in different FEMA zones — and that difference can translate to $20,000–$40,000+ per year in flood insurance costs. I pull the FEMA zone designation, elevation certificate, and insurance cost estimate for every property before my buyers tour it, because the annual carrying cost difference between an AE-zone cottage and an X-zone cottage can be the equivalent of a significant mortgage payment.

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Multiple FEMA Zones
50% Substantial Improvement Rule
Fifth Avenue South in Old Naples with outdoor dining, boutiques, and palm-lined sidewalks in downtown Naples Florida
The Dining & Cultural Capital of Southwest Florida

What makes Old Naples the cultural epicenter of Naples?

Old Naples is home to two of the most celebrated shopping and dining streets in Florida:

  • Fifth Avenue South — Naples' premier dining, shopping, and gallery destination. Home to restaurants like Barbatella, Bice, The French, and dozens of upscale boutiques. Monthly "Evenings on Fifth" events feature live music, art, and street performances. The annual "Cars on 5th" draws thousands.
  • Third Street South — A more intimate, village-like shopping district with fine dining (Campiello, Sea Salt, The Continental), galleries, the weekly Farmers Market (Saturday mornings, year-round), and the Pets on Third parade. This is the social anchor of Quadrant A.

Cultural institutions within or adjacent to Old Naples include the Naples Players at Sugden Theatre, Cambier Park (concerts, tennis, pickleball, dog park), and proximity to Artis–Naples (Naples Philharmonic and The Baker Museum). The Naples Botanical Garden and Naples Zoo are a short drive away.

Third Street South shopping and dining district in Old Naples with outdoor cafes and palm trees

Recent Success Story

Helping a Seasonal Buyer Find the Right Old Naples Quadrant

A retired couple from Chicago wanted a winter home where they could walk to dinner every night and to the beach every morning — without owning a car during their Naples stays. Here's how we narrowed 2,850 properties to the one that fit:

Step 1

Assessed their non-negotiables: walk to both the beach AND Third Street South restaurants (< 5 min each), 2 bedrooms minimum, under $3M, no major renovation needed. This immediately focused the search on Quadrant A condos and cottages.

Step 2

Evaluated FEMA zones and insurance costs for every Quadrant A property in their price range. Eliminated several otherwise-attractive options where annual flood insurance exceeded $25,000 — redirecting focus to properties in AE and X zones east of Gulf Shore Boulevard.

Step 3

Toured five properties — three boutique condos and two renovated cottages. The buyers fell in love with a recently renovated cottage on a palm-lined avenue four blocks from the beach, two blocks from Third Street, with an X-zone flood designation that saved them over $20,000/year in insurance.

Step 4

Closed at $2.4M — below their budget, in the most walkable block of Old Naples, with annual carrying costs significantly lower than comparable properties closer to the beach. The buyers now spend November through April in Old Naples without ever renting a car.

The Old Naples Lifestyle

What is daily life really like in Old Naples?

Old Naples residents describe a lifestyle that feels more like a European seaside village than a Florida subdivision — where your daily routine unfolds on foot, your neighbors become friends at the corner café, and the pace is deliberate, social, and unhurried.

Beach & Pier

Naples' 1.75-mile beach is steps from most Old Naples homes, with 20 access points ensuring you're never far from the sand. The Naples Pier — one of the most photographed spots in Florida — anchors the beachfront experience with sunset viewing, fishing, and people-watching.

Dining & Nightlife

Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South collectively offer dozens of restaurants spanning Italian, French, seafood, steakhouse, and farm-to-table cuisine. "Evenings on Fifth" monthly events bring live music to the streets. Sunset cocktails at the Four Seasons' reimagined Sunset Bar add a new layer to the scene.

Art & Culture

With 130+ galleries, Old Naples has one of the highest gallery densities per capita in the U.S. The Naples Players at Sugden Theatre, gallery walks, public art installations, and proximity to Artis–Naples make this the cultural epicenter of Southwest Florida.

Parks & Recreation

Cambier Park offers tennis courts, a band shell with concerts, bocce, and a dog park — all within the neighborhood. The Saturday Farmers Market on Third Street South is a year-round institution. Kayaking and paddleboarding launch from Naples Bay. The Naples Sailing & Yacht Club is in Quadrant C.

Proximity & Connectivity

Despite its walkable, village-like feel, Old Naples is centrally positioned for access to all of greater Naples. Gordon Drive and Port Royal are immediately south. Gulf Shore Boulevard connects north to Park Shore and Pelican Bay. Naples Municipal Airport (APF) is across the bay for private aviation. Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is approximately 35 minutes. US-41 provides direct access to North Naples destinations including Mercato, Waterside Shops, and Kalea Bay.

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Walk to Everything
130+ Art Galleries
Old Naples Gulf beach with white sand and palm trees near the Naples Pier in downtown Naples Florida

Whether you're seeking a beachfront estate, a walkable downtown condo, a historic cottage to renovate, or a bay-side home with dock access — Old Naples offers it all within a 1.5-square-mile neighborhood that feels like a world unto itself. I help buyers navigate the quadrants, price tiers, FEMA zones, and lifestyle trade-offs to find the Old Naples property that matches exactly how you want to live.

Charming Old Naples cottage with tropical landscaping and palm trees on a residential avenue

The Sue Boyle Advantage in Old Naples

Old Naples' diversity — in property types, price points, quadrants, and FEMA zones — makes local expertise essential. A buyer-favorable deal in the wrong quadrant is still the wrong purchase.

  • For Buyers: I provide quadrant-specific property recommendations, FEMA zone verification, flood insurance cost estimates, walkability assessments (timed walking routes to beach, dining, and amenities), renovation vs. new-build analysis, and Four Seasons impact evaluation — all before you make an offer.

  • For Sellers: Old Naples buyers are overwhelmingly lifestyle-driven — they're buying a daily routine, not just a property. I market your home by leading with the walkability story, the quadrant advantages, and the neighborhood amenities that make buyers fall in love with the location before they even see the interior.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Naples

Where exactly is Old Naples?

Old Naples (also spelled Olde Naples) is the historic downtown core of Naples, Florida. It occupies approximately 1.5 square miles bounded roughly by South Golf Drive to the north, Aqualane Shores to the south, the Gulf of Mexico beaches to the west, and Naples Bay to the east. The neighborhood encompasses both the Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South shopping and dining districts, the Naples Pier, and Cambier Park.

What is the price range for homes and condos in Old Naples?

Old Naples has the widest price range of any luxury neighborhood in Naples. Condos start under $500,000 for smaller units in older buildings, while renovated cottages and modern estates range from $2 million to over $30 million for beachfront properties. The average sale price in 2025 was $4,392,334 across 101 closed transactions above $1M, according to Naples area MLS data. The Four Seasons Naples Beach Club residences have established new price ceilings for the neighborhood. Contact Sue Boyle for available inventory across all price tiers.

Is Old Naples walkable?

Old Naples is the most walkable neighborhood in Naples, Florida. Every east-west avenue ends at the beach, providing 20 public access points along a 1.75-mile Gulf shoreline. Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South — Naples' two premier shopping and dining districts — are within walking distance of most homes. Many residents describe a lifestyle where a car is genuinely optional for daily activities including beach, dining, shopping, galleries, and parks.

What is the Four Seasons Naples Beach Club?

The Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort, is a $1B+ redevelopment that opened in November 2025 on the site of the former Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club at 801 Gulf Shore Boulevard North. The 125-acre property includes a 220-room Four Seasons hotel, 153 luxury residences (58 beachside, 95 golfside) developed with Discovery Land Company, five restaurants (including the returning HB's and Sunset Bar), a 30,000 sqft spa, and a new Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole golf course ("The Gardens") opening in 2026.

Does Old Naples have an HOA?

Old Naples does not have a master homeowner association. There is no neighborhood-wide HOA governing single-family properties. Individual condominium buildings within Old Naples have their own condo associations with fees covering maintenance, amenities, and reserves — these vary by building. This is similar to Aqualane Shores, which also has no mandatory HOA, and different from gated communities like Grey Oaks or Collier's Reserve where membership and dues are mandatory.

Is Old Naples in a flood zone?

Old Naples spans multiple FEMA flood zones. Beachfront properties are typically in VE zones (coastal high hazard), while properties farther east may be in AE zones or the more favorable X zone (minimal flood risk). The zone designation significantly impacts flood insurance costs — the difference between VE and X zones can exceed $20,000–$40,000+ per year. Several blocks in the northeast portion of Old Naples carry the X-zone designation. Sue Boyle verifies the FEMA zone and provides a flood insurance cost estimate for every property before buyers tour it.

What are the four quadrants of Old Naples?

Old Naples is informally divided into quadrants based on location and lifestyle: Quadrant A (southwest) is closest to both the beach and the shopping/dining districts — the most expensive and most walkable area. Quadrant B (northwest) is near the beach but farther from shopping — quieter, more residential, and more affordable. Quadrant C (southeast) fronts Naples Bay with dock access and yacht club proximity — best for boaters. Quadrant D (northeast) is more urban/commercial with mixed-use developments like Naples Square. Each quadrant serves a different buyer profile.

What is the difference between Old Naples and Aqualane Shores?

Old Naples and Aqualane Shores share a border — Aqualane Shores begins where Old Naples ends to the south. The key differences: Old Naples offers a wider range of property types (condos, cottages, estates) at a wider price range ($500K–$30M+), plus walkable access to Fifth Avenue and Third Street shopping and dining. Aqualane Shores is almost exclusively single-family canal-front estates ($5M–$30M+) with deep-water Gulf access for boating. Both neighborhoods are walk-to-beach, and both have no mandatory HOA.

What are the best restaurants in Old Naples?

Old Naples is home to two of Florida's premier dining streets. On Fifth Avenue South: Barbatella, Bice, The French, Sails, and dozens more. On Third Street South: Campiello, Sea Salt, The Continental, and Bleu Provence. The newly opened Four Seasons Naples Beach Club adds The Merchant Room (by Chef Gavin Kaysen), the reimagined HB's on the Gulf, and Sunset Bar. Bayfront and Tin City on Naples Bay round out the dining scene with waterfront options. The Saturday Farmers Market on Third Street South is a year-round culinary institution.

What things are there to do in Old Naples?

Old Naples offers a walkable lifestyle centered on beach, dining, art, and culture. Key attractions include: the Naples Pier (sunset viewing, fishing), 1.75 miles of Gulf beach with 20 access points, 130+ art galleries, Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South shopping districts, Cambier Park (concerts, tennis, pickleball, dog park), the Naples Players at Sugden Theatre, the Saturday Farmers Market, monthly Evenings on Fifth events, and the annual Cars on 5th car show. Water activities include kayaking and paddleboarding from Naples Bay, boating from yacht clubs in Quadrant C, and proximity to the new Four Seasons resort and its amenities. Artis–Naples, the Naples Botanical Garden, and the Naples Zoo are all a short drive away.

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