Ave Maria

Ave Maria is an alluring master-planned township located near the Collier County communities of Naples and Immokalee, Florida. Established in the early 2000s, Ave Maria culminated from a bit of divine inspiration and collaboration between the land development firm of Barron Collier Companies and Tom Monaghan, a pioneering entrepreneur, philanthropist and benefactor of the Catholic Church. While Monaghan may be most recognized as a former owner of the Detroit Tigers and Founder of Domino's Pizza, he was also instrumental to the creation of Ave Maria University. The first major Catholic University to be established in America after a duration of more than seventy years, AMU has emerged as a leading, liberal arts institution of higher learning where students not only focus on curriculum, but also fundamental principals of the Catholic Faith. In the center of the town, the landmark Ave Maria Oratory serves as a Roman Catholic parish affiliated with the Diocese of Venice.

The town is complemented with a commercial corridor that features popular shopping and dining options as well as services in healthcare and more. Residents are only a short drive from some of Southwest Florida's leading attractions; from gulf beaches and green golf fairways to entertainment and cultural enrichment, all awaits just minutes from Ave Maria.

Though Ave Maria has garnered recognition as one of the fastest growing communities in Southwest Florida, buyers still have plenty of options in spacious single-family homes as well as condos. Prices can typically range from the high $100s to $400s. For home buyers seeking new construction as well as a great neighborhood, there are many advantages at Ave Maria. This vibrant, family-friendly community ranks among the best home locations in Southwest Florida.