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 289 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $557,191.91, 2 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $327,495, and 104 condos for sale with an average list price of $307,379.50. The average annual property tax for Ave Maria is $4,273.69.