Ave Maria, Florida, is a vibrant, master-planned community in Collier County, founded by Tom Monaghan, blending small-town charm with modern amenities, located about 25 miles east of Naples. Known for its family-friendly and faith-based atmosphere centered around Ave Maria University, the town offers a lively town center with a Publix supermarket, boutique shops, and dining options like The Pub and Oar & Iron, serving craft brews and fresh seafood. Recreational amenities include the Panther Run Golf Club, an 18-hole championship course, and North and South Parks, featuring sports fields, a dog park, an amphitheater, and picnic areas. The Ave Maria Water Park provides family fun with pools and slides, while nearby Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park offers a state-of-the-art playground and future canoe/kayak launches. Cultural attractions like the Mother Teresa Museum and the striking Ave Maria Oratory, along with events such as the weekly farmers’ market and the annual Ave Maria Festival, foster a strong community spirit, enhanced by trails, pickleball courts, and proximity to nature at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
Ave Maria currently has 293 single family homes for sale, 5 townhouses for sale, and 97 condos for sale. There are 4 foreclosures for sale, and 9 short sales. For anyone looking for a brand new home, there are 70 new construction homes for sale.
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Ave Maria, FL is served by Collier School District and Manatee School District. The area has 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high school schools.
Collier School District Elementary, Middle, High School
Ave Maria has 15 subdivisions offering single family homes, townhouses, and condos. Prices range from $279,990 to $1,250,000. 7 subdivisions offer new construction homes. Del Webb currently has the most active listings with 112 homes for sale.
