Ave Maria Florida

What Ave Maria Florida does

Ave Maria Florida is a 5,000-acre master-planned residential community in Eastern Collier County, Florida, developed and owned by Barron Collier Companies and operated through its Ave Maria Development subsidiary. Founded in 2007, the community is structured around five distinct neighborhoods — Avalon Park (Pulte Homes), Del Webb Naples (Del Webb, 55+ active adult), Gatherpoint (Pulte/Lennar joint venture, opening 2026), Maple Ridge (CC Homes), and The National Golf & Country Club (Lennar) — offering new construction homes priced from the low $200s to over $800s, materially below the coastal Naples market median of approximately $740K.

The community operates a self-sustaining town model built around a walkable Town Center housing 60+ businesses (including a Publix supermarket, retail, dining, and medical services), extensive recreational amenities (water park, two golf courses, tennis, pickleball, fitness center, amphitheater, dog parks, and 100 miles of trails), and a layered educational ecosystem spanning preschool through Ave Maria University, with a first public elementary school opening August 2026 and Freedom Institute's high school campus arriving Fall 2026. Ave Maria is one of the first communities in Florida and the Southeast U.S. to achieve Blue Zones certification for health and wellness focus, and has demonstrated resilience to major hurricanes (Ian, Irma).

Commercially, Ave Maria runs a direct-to-consumer go-to-market in which four premier national home builders (Pulte, Lennar, CC Homes, Del Webb) operate on-site sales centers and model homes, with the Ave Maria Welcome Center serving as the central coordination and tour hub. Revenue mechanics for Ave Maria Development derive primarily from lot/land sales to builders, commercial property leasing, developer fees, and Master Association oversight — rather than direct home sale proceeds, which accrue to the builder partners. The community has ranked among the Top 20 Master-Planned Communities in the United States for multiple consecutive years (16th nationally in 2023 with 652 new home sales, #1 in Collier County) and has received the CBIA Community of the Year award for 11 consecutive years (2015–2025).

Name

Ave Maria Florida

Legal name

Ave Maria Development

Website

https://avemaria.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ave Maria Florida is a 5,000-acre master-planned residential community in Eastern Collier County developed by Barron Collier Companies, offering new homes from four premier builders across five neighborhoods, a walkable Town Center with 60+ businesses, and resort-style amenities serving families, active adults, and young professionals seeking affordable housing near Naples.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Master-Planned Residential Community

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (23611), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990)

SIC

Real Estate (6500), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Living Community Development & Construction (Senior Housing Developers) (HLADAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Senior Living & Assisted Living Facility Construction (IMAFACAJ), HOA / Condominium Association Management (BPAJAFAH)

Keywords

• Master-planned community
• Residential real estate
• New home sales
• Active adult communities
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Florida

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. New Home Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of new construction homes across multiple neighborhoods. Home builders include Pulte Homes, Lennar, CC Homes, and Del Webb. Prices range from low $200s to $800s depending on neighborhood and home type.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Ave Maria is a master-planned residential community near Naples, Florida, offering new construction homes across five neighborhoods developed by four premier home builders (Pulte Homes, Lennar, CC Homes, and Del Webb). The community provides integrated residential living with a walkable Town Center featuring 60+ businesses, championship golf courses, water park, fitness facilities, and A-rated schools. Home prices range from the low $200s to over $800s across diverse neighborhoods catering to families, active adults, and young professionals.

Product overview

Ave Maria is a master-planned residential community near Naples, Florida, offering new homes from four premier builders (Pulte Homes, Lennar, CC Homes, and Del Webb) across five distinct neighborhoods: Avalon Park, Del Webb Naples, Gatherpoint, Maple Ridge, and The National. The community features a walkable Town Center with shopping and dining, comprehensive recreational amenities including golf courses, water park, and sports facilities, and educational institutions from preschool through university. New homes are priced from the low $200s to $800s.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Del Webb Naples: 55+ active adult community within Ave Maria offering resort-style living and low-maintenance homes
• The National Golf & Country Club
• Avalon Park
• Maple Ridge
• Gatherpoint

Products and services

• Avalon Park by Pulte Homes

Quantifiable outcome

• 652 new home sales in 2023, ranking 16th nationally among master-planned communities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Barron Collier CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Barron Collier Companies is the developer of Ave Maria. The partnership supports strategic development of the master-planned community, including commercial leasing, community growth, and ongoing expansion. Key executive Blake Gable, CEO, cited as authoritative voice on community development.
• Freedom InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Freedom Institute is expanding its innovative high school model to Ave Maria with a 10,000+ sq ft campus opening Fall 2026 at 5078 Pope John Paul II Boulevard. Supported by Barron Collier Companies and Ave Maria Development partnership.
• Pulte HomescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier home builder operating in Ave Maria with Avalon Park and Gatherpoint neighborhoods. Offers innovative floor plans with Quality In Every Square Foot branding. Homes from $300s to $500s.
• LennarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerica's leading home builder offering Everything's Included homes in The National and Gatherpoint neighborhoods. Features championship golf course and resort-style amenities. Homes from low $200s.
• CC HomescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCC Homes offers Maple Ridge community with highly customizable single-family homes featuring attainable luxury. Fastest-selling community in Ave Maria with 15+ floor plans. Homes from $300s to $700s.
• Del Webb (PulteGroup)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNationally recognized leader in 55+ active-adult communities. Del Webb Naples offers resort-style living with championship golf option, two grand clubhouses, and full-time Lifestyle Director. Homes from $300s.
• Collier County Public SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic school district serving Ave Maria. Community is zoned for A-rated Collier County public schools. First public elementary school opening August 2026.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AveMariaFlorida
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1OZ7UqllaPkU8DwZMGcaXQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/avemariaflorida
• Instagraminstagram.com/avemariafl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ave-maria-construction

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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