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Real estate gold: Six priciest houses sold in 2026 in Collier County

Real estate gold: Six priciest houses sold in 2026 in Collier County

Mark H. Bickel | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News

These are the six most expensive homes sold through the first half of 2026 in Collier County.

Data provided by Royal Shell Real Estate.

JANUARY

4296 Cutlass Lane, Naples | Sold: $55,000,000
List price: $60,000,000

Neighborhood/Development: Port Royal

Size: 15,309 square feet

Year built: 2017

Days on market: 56

Amenities: Bayfront, Boat Dock/Lift, Private Pool/Spa, Built-In Grill

View: Bay

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Luxury: Naples development The Avenue secures construction funding

Luxury: Naples development The Avenue secures construction funding

Laura Layden | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News

The Avenue is going vertical.

After securing more than $200 million in construction financing, the developers of the mixed-use project in downtown Naples are going up with it.

Named for its high-profile location off Fifth Avenue South, the project broke ground in February. Soon, the first phase will begin to rise, with the second phase following about six months later, said Andy Penev, founder of APREA, the lead developer.

APREA has partnered with JSB Capital Group, which is serving as a co-developer and capital partner, to bring the long-anticipated project to life.

Vertical construction should be visible by August.

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The developers recently closed on a $202 million construction financing package with Bayview Commercial Mortgage Finance, including $109 million of C-PACE financing and a $93 million traditional construction loan, reaching a major milestone.

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What’s new at Waterside Shops in Naples? Coming soon

What’s new at Waterside Shops in Naples? Coming soon

Alexa Ryan | Naples Daily News

Waterside Shops visitors will see a number of new changes in the coming months with three new restaurants and six retail stores making their debut at the outdoor luxury shopping mall this year and early next year.

While checking out some of the new storefronts, visitors can pick up some complimentary lemonade from a traveling beverage cart from 12 to 3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday through the end of August to cool off in the summer heat.

New dining options
Eddie V’s, an upscale seafood and steak restaurant chain, opened on the corner of Seagate Drive and Myra Janco Daniels Boulevard. The almost 10,000-square-foot restaurant space was previously occupied by a bank office before being extensively renovated.

The over 7,500-square-foot building Brio Italian Grille operated out of [sic] for 20 years before closing on April 12 is being converted into Buck & Rider, featuring seafood, which is expected to open this winter.

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Florida’s Captiva Island South Seas resort to develop beachfront homes

Florida’s Captiva Island South Seas resort to develop beachfront homes

Phil Fernandez | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News

  • The definition of luxury housing in Southwest Florida is expanding beyond traditional coastal areas like Naples.
  • New high-end developments include riverfront rentals, inland master-planned communities and new residences on Captiva.
  • Naples remains a top luxury market, with single-family home sales over $1.5 million increasing 25% year-over-year.
  • The Babcock Ranch community is adding a luxury neighborhood with homes priced up to $1.5 million, more than 30 miles from the beach.

New 12-acre Captiva, Florida housing up to 3,700 square feet

The 12-acre project integrates high-end domains with resort-scale amenities, including beachfront pools, concierge services and marina access, reflecting how developers are leveraging both exclusivity and experience to capitalize on legacy luxury destinations. Construction is on tap to begin early next year for the three- and four-bedroom homes ranging from 2,286 to 3,693 square feet.

The goal is “offering an unparalleled residential experience for generations to come,” said Greg Spencer, CEO of Timbers Resorts and president of South Seas. “Opportunities for new luxury developments on Captiva are limited, which makes this project unique.”

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Mild weather helping Naples Pier project stay on schedule

Mild weather helping Naples Pier project stay on schedule

Liz Freeman | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News

The contractor building a new Naples Pier is nearing the halfway mark of installing pilings, with mild weather helping the $26-million project stay on schedule.

As of June 24, contractor Shoreline Foundation has installed 84 pilings out of 193 going in for the new pier, according to Bruce Selfon, Naples assistant city manager who is overseeing the pier project.

The beloved pier at 12th Avenue South sustained extensive damage after Hurricane Ian hit on Sept. 28, 2022.

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Gulf-front home in Old Naples fetches $27 million

Gulf-front home in Old Naples fetches $27 million

Laura Layden | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News

Key Points

  • A Gulf-front estate in Old Naples has sold for $27 million, marking the neighborhood’s largest home resale of the year.
  • The sale is the fourth-highest existing home sale in Naples for 2026, trailing three others in Port Royal.
  • Completed in 2025, the residence features over 8,700 square feet of living space and a 5,000-square-foot rooftop deck.
  • Despite a slower summer season, agents say demand for luxury waterfront properties in Naples remains strong.

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