Ave Maria: Where Attainable Living Meets An Unmatched Lifestyle
Located in scenic southwest Florida, Ave Maria is an award-winning master-planned community that blends charm with convenience and connection. It’s an ideal place for families, active adults, and professionals seeking a lifestyle that offers attainable new construction homes from four premier builders, top-tier educational opportunities and an amenity-rich lifestyle centered around connection and well-being.
Real Homes at Real Prices
Ave Maria is a breath of fresh air for many homebuyers. Brand-new construction homes range from $200,000 to $800,000 and are thoughtfully designed with open-concept floor plans, flex spaces, outdoor living areas, and smart-home technologies. The vast variety of options ensures there is a home that fits every lifestyle and budget in a community with a wide menu of amenities and events for residents.
Four nationally recognized builders — CC Homes, Pulte, Lennar and Del Webb — offer options from low-maintenance villas to spacious single-family homes. With more than 25 designer furnished model homes available to tour, you can walk through your options and picture your next chapter before you commit.
Schools Worth Moving For
For families making the move, education is often a deciding factor. Ave Maria delivers in a way that few communities can match. From preschool through university, top-tier educational institutions anchor Ave Maria with an intellectual and cultural energy that enriches everyday life for residents of all ages.
Ave Maria Elementary is the most recent addition to the educational landscape. As part of the A-rated Collier County Public School (CCPS) system, the brand new school will accommodate up to 900 students on its campus located on the north end of town. CCPS schools are known for strong academic performance and dedicated educators offering a well-rounded curriculum for young learners. Even for retirees, school ratings matter — high quality schools support long-term property values and signal a community is built to last.
A Town Center, Not a Strip Mall
Ave Maria’s walkable Town Center is the heart of the community and home to more than 75 restaurants, boutiques, and local businesses. Need to run to Publix? Take your golf cart. Want to check out a neighborhood festival? Cruise over to the Town Center where a packed calendar of community events includes the Margarita & Taco Festival, Blues, Brews & BBQ, a seasonal farmers market and more.
Beyond Town Center, resident-only amenities include recreational parks, sports fields and sports courts and a private water park. Whether you’re raising kids who need somewhere to run or looking for a well-rounded social calendar, Ave Maria is designed to keep life full.
The Move You’ve Been Thinking About
Moving is a major life decision. But for the families and retirees who’ve made Ave Maria home, the harder question is why they waited so long. Florida’s no state income tax, combined with Ave Maria’s hurricane-resistant design and location, attainable home prices and summer Sweet Life incentives, means more of your money stays with you. The winters are warm, the neighbors are friendly, and the kids are playing outside.
Visit avemaria.com to explore model homes, connect with builders and plan your trip to Southwest Florida.