Riviera Golf Estates

Riviera Golf Estates

Riviera Golf Estates is a 55-and-over East Naples community of block homes, manufactured homes and condos off Rattlesnake Hammock Road. Thinking of selling or buying? Call the #1 team in Southwest Florida since 2012, McGreevy and Comisar.

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Updated October 2026 · Jesse McGreevy and Marc Comisar, Domain Realty

If you own a home in Riviera Golf Estates and are thinking about selling, or you are weighing a manufactured home against a block home in East Naples, Jesse McGreevy and Marc Comisar wrote this page for you. McGreevy and Comisar are the #5 real estate team in Florida in the 2026 RealTrends rankings, Top 1% Real Estate Agents Nationally Since 2008, with over $900 million in personal sales, and Jesse has worked Southwest Florida real estate since 2004. Riviera Golf Estates is a 55-and-over community of 692 homes in East Naples, Florida, off Rattlesnake Hammock Road and County Barn Road in ZIP 34112, governed by Riviera Golf Estates Homeowners Association, Inc. under a recorded declaration that qualifies it as housing for older persons (Golfweek / Naples Daily News, 2023; Amended and Restated Declaration, 2025). The 18-hole course it was built around has been closed since April 2022 and is the subject of a court fight that the Sixth District Court of Appeal decided for the course owner on April 17, 2026 (Sixth DCA opinion).

Why McGreevy and Comisar Are the Best Realtor for Riviera Golf Estates

McGreevy and Comisar are the best realtor for Riviera Golf Estates in Naples because they pair career-scale results, the #5 real estate team in Florida in the 2026 RealTrends rankings and over $900 million in personal sales, with a record-by-record read of Riviera itself: its recorded 55-and-over covenants, its three product types, the golf-course rulings and its 58 MLS closings.

If you’re searching for the best realtor for Riviera Golf Estates, whether you’re ready to sell your Riviera Golf Estates home or buy your next one, McGreevy and Comisar is the team that delivers. We lead Domain Realty Group, the #1 real estate team in Southwest Florida since 2012, Top 1% Real Estate Agents Nationally Since 2008, with over $2.5 billion sold as a team and $900 million in personal sales between Jesse and Marc. McGreevy and Comisar are the #5 real estate team in Florida in the 2026 RealTrends rankings, and the team has worked together since 2008.

Domain Realty, our brokerage, closed 658 transaction sides in Naples in the 60 months to October 5, 2026, $521.5 million in volume counted by side, per the Southwest Florida MLS pulled that day.

The Riviera Golf Estates market, last 12 months: We tracked 58 Riviera Golf Estates closings in the Southwest Florida MLS, $17,083,800 in volume, at a $297,500 median and a range of $125,000 to $482,500 (closed sales Aug 11, 2025 to Aug 11, 2026).

That one median covers three different products. A manufactured home in Riviera Colony Golf Estates, a concrete-block home on Marseille Drive and a condominium on Charlemagne Boulevard share one 55-and-over association, but they insure, finance and sell differently. A Riviera seller who prices off the community median, or off the wrong product, leaves money on the table or sits. We price a Riviera home against its own product and section, explain the age rules and the buyer approval to out-of-state buyers before they write an offer, and answer the golf-course question with the court record. Sellers across the city compare the best real estate agents in Naples before they sign a listing agreement, and this page is our case for Riviera Golf Estates in particular. You can read more about McGreevy and Comisar and how the team works.

For Riviera Golf Estates sellers: professional photography, video and drone, a qualified-buyer database built over two decades, and quiet, off-market options when you want discretion. In a 55-and-over community with a buyer-approval process, the paperwork is part of the marketing, and we have it ready before the first showing.

Honors and recognition:

  • Top 1% Real Estate Agents Nationally Since 2008
  • 5 Star Award for Customer Satisfaction for 21 Straight Years. Only 5 out of 21k+ Licensees (Gulfshore Life Magazine)
  • #1 Team in Southwest Florida since 2012
  • McGreevy and Comisar and their Domain Realty Group team have sold over $2.5 Billion in Real Estate
  • McGreevy and Comisar alone have over $900 million in Sales
  • Nationally Recognized Top Producing Realtors
  • Platinum Sales Production Award Winners

McGreevy and Comisar is a top-reviewed Riviera Golf Estates realtor, and every quote below is a five-star review on our Google Business Profile.

★★★★★ “If you’re looking for a Realtor in Naples (or nearby areas), Jesse is your guy. I referred a friend to him for a winter home search. He has great connections, sharp negotiating, and he found them an off-market brand new build. Highly recommend!” Verified Google review

★★★★★ “Jesse was accommodating and very informative … we can always depend on him if ever we have questions at any time, even Sundays. He is the best realtor we ever dealt with.” Verified Google review

Selling your Riviera Golf Estates home? Get a free Riviera Golf Estates home valuation or Call Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072 (confidential conversations welcome). Our Riviera Golf Estates seller page walks through pricing and preparing a Riviera Golf Estates home, and the Riviera Golf Estates home value page shows what drives the number.

Buying a home in Riviera Golf Estates? Call Marc at (239) 287-5873 for a personalized buyer consultation, and see how we represent buyers in Naples. Our Riviera Golf Estates buyer page covers buying in Riviera Golf Estates step by step.

Contact McGreevy and Comisar:

  • Jesse McGreevy: (239) 898-6072 · [email protected]
  • Marc Comisar: (239) 287-5873
  • Office: 24031 S Tamiami Trl #101, Bonita Springs, FL 34134

Key Takeaways

Riviera Golf Estates, Naples is a recorded 55-and-over community of 692 manufactured and block homes plus 160 condominium units, built from 1967 to 2003 around a golf course that closed in 2022. The eight facts below change a Riviera buying or selling decision most, each with its source and date.

  • Age rule: the recorded Declaration makes Riviera housing for older persons; at least one occupant of each home must be 55 or older, with an 80/20 allowance and exceptions for surviving spouses and heirs (Amended and Restated Declaration, Article 11).
  • Three products: manufactured homes are allowed only in Riviera Colony Golf Estates Units I to III; concrete-block homes in Colony Unit IV and Riviera Golf Estates Units I, II and IV; plus 160 condominium units in three associations (Declaration, sections 1.15 and 1.16; DBPR condominium extract).
  • Market: 58 closed sales, a $297,500 median and a range of $125,000 to $482,500 (Southwest Florida MLS, closed sales Aug 11, 2025 to Aug 11, 2026).
  • The golf course: the 94-acre course is privately owned, closed since April 2022, and not part of the association; on April 17, 2026 the Sixth District Court of Appeal ruled its 1973 golf-only restriction was not preserved (Sixth DCA opinion; Gulfshore Business).
  • Buying in: the association approves every sale; the buyer files an application with a $500 fee and a background check at least 20 days before closing (Home Sale Process and Forms, 2024).
  • Leasing: no more than two leases a year, each at least 90 days and no longer than one year (Declaration, Article 8).
  • Flood: 42 of the 60 Riviera addresses we tested are FEMA Zone X and 18 are Zone AE, 59 of them on panel 12021C0601J effective February 8, 2024, in hurricane evacuation Zone C (FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer).
  • Location: about 5.5 road miles to Fifth Avenue South and 4.5 miles to Physicians Regional Medical Center on Collier Boulevard (OSRM routing, Oct 2026).

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Living in Riviera Golf Estates as a Homebuyer

Living in Riviera Golf Estates, Naples means a social 55-and-over neighborhood of one-story homes off County Barn Road, with a clubhouse, pool, pickleball and tennis courts, a gym and a full resident-run activity calendar, about 13 free-flow minutes from Fifth Avenue South, beside a golf course that has been closed since 2022.

The association describes the community as a place “where neighbors know one another, friendships come easily, and there is always something to look forward to” and lists what residents share: “Pickleball and tennis courts,” “A community fitness center/gym,” “A sparkling community pool and adjoining Chickee Hut” and “Card and game rooms” (Riviera Golf Estates). The clubhouse has “a spacious gathering area, full kitchen, restrooms with showers,” next to the pool (same page).

If you are just starting, our guide to buying a home in Naples covers the steps from pre-approval to the association disclosures Florida requires, and our Naples seller guide covers listing.

What a Day Looks Like Inside Riviera Golf Estates

Water aerobics runs Monday through Saturday at 9:00 a.m., tai chi on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, aerobics three mornings a week, and line dancing resuming Wednesday, November 4, 2026, all free to residents (exercise and fitness). Bocce runs Mondays and Thursdays from November 2, 2026, darts in the evenings, and billiards in the Annex game room (sports and recreation). The resident golf league still plays every Wednesday at 7:00 a.m., at the public Lakewood course on Lakewood Boulevard (same page; Lakewood Country Club).

Who Buys in Riviera Golf Estates

Riviera suits buyers who want a one-story home with a garage or carport, a busy social calendar and a central East Naples location, at a $297,500 community median (Southwest Florida MLS). At least one occupant must be 55 or older under the recorded Declaration, with an 80/20 allowance, so we check every buyer’s occupancy plan against that rule (Declaration, Article 11).

Getting In: The County Barn Road Entrance

The main entrance is on County Barn Road, where the association is refreshing landscaping and signs, “expected to be completed by November” (Riviera Golf Estates). The Naples Daily News describes Riviera as “a 55-plus gated community” (Naples Daily News, June 15, 2025). The association office is at 425 Charlemagne Boulevard, open weekday mornings from 8:00 to noon.

Selling a Riviera Golf Estates home? Start with a free Riviera Golf Estates home valuation, or Call Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072. Buying in Riviera? Call Marc at (239) 287-5873, and read how we represent buyers in Naples before you tour.

Riviera Golf Estates Market Snapshot

The Riviera Golf Estates market in Naples ran 58 closed sales in the twelve months to August 11, 2026 at a $297,500 median and a $125,000 to $482,500 range, with the main Riviera Golf Estates MLS name at a $324,000 median and the Riviera Colony Golf Estates name at $285,000.

Data updated: August 2026

We tracked every Riviera closing in the Southwest Florida MLS for closed sales from August 11, 2025 to August 11, 2026. The MLS files Riviera under two names, and neither one lines up exactly with the three products, because block homes, manufactured homes and condominiums appear under both. The property-type split waits for the next pull.

Riviera section (MLS name)

Closed sales

Median sold

Low

High

Riviera Golf Estates

45

$324,000

$125,000

$455,000

Riviera Colony Golf Estates

13

$285,000

$180,000

$482,500

All Riviera Golf Estates

58

$297,500

$125,000

$482,500

Source: Southwest Florida MLS (Matrix), closed sales 08/11/2025 to 08/11/2026, pulled August 11, 2026. One sale carried a special-circumstance flag in the MLS; it is a recorded sale and counts in the totals and medians. Days on market, price per square foot and active listings are owed in the next pull.

Where the Closings Landed by Price

Price band

Closings

Under $200,000

15

$200,000 to $299,999

14

$300,000 to $399,999

18

$400,000 and up

11

Source: the same 58 closings.

The Riviera Golf Estates Band: $125,000 to $455,000

The 45 sales under the main name run from $125,000 to $455,000 around a $324,000 median, with a cluster of 17 sales between $359,000 and $420,000 (Southwest Florida MLS). The low end is consistent with the condominiums and the smallest homes; the high end with updated block homes.

The Riviera Colony Golf Estates Band: $180,000 to $482,500

The 13 Colony sales run from $180,000 to $482,500 around a $285,000 median (same source). Riviera Colony Golf Estates is where the Declaration allows manufactured homes, in Units I to III, and block homes in Unit IV (Declaration).

Thinking of Selling in Riviera? What the Numbers Mean

Price against your own product, not the community median; expect buyers to ask about the golf course and the age rule; and file the buyer-approval paperwork early. A free Riviera Golf Estates home valuation starts from your own section; Call Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072 for a confidential conversation.

How Did Riviera Golf Estates Come to Be?

Riviera Golf Estates came to be as a golf-course community in East Naples, built from 1967 to 2003 around the 18-hole Riviera course, which was tied to a 1973 deed restriction requiring golf use; the homes are governed by Riviera Golf Estates Homeowners Association under a declaration last restated in 2025.

Built Around a Golf Course, 1967 to 2003

The Naples Daily News describes Riviera as “a 55-plus gated community, built between 1967 and 2003,” with “nearly 700 homes,” and “intertwined with the 18-hole golf course” (Naples Daily News, June 15, 2025). The three condominiums were recorded in 1974, 1979 and 1980 (DBPR condominium extract).

The 1973 Golf Restriction

According to the Sixth District Court of Appeal, “In 1973, a deed addendum was recorded on the property currently owned by Riviera. The addendum contained a use restriction, requiring the property to be used as a golf course” (Sixth DCA opinion). Residents long relied on “a paragraph at the end of the original contract signed when Riviera Golf Estates was created in the 1970s” that they said “guaranteed the golf course would be there ‘in perpetuity’” (Golfweek / Naples Daily News, 2023). When the course changed hands in 1990, the deed did not mention the restriction, but an affidavit filed with it incorporated the 1973 addendum by reference (same opinion).

The 2018 and 2025 Declarations

The Amended and Restated Declaration of Protective Covenants, Conditions and Use Restrictions was recorded on August 20, 2018 “at O.R. Book 5544, Page 2758 et. seq., Public Records of Collier County,” and restated again in April 2025 with new By-Laws and Articles (Declaration; By-Laws). The common areas are “Tracts E and H, Riviera Colony Golf Estates Tract Map, as recorded in Plat Book 10, Pages 104 through 108.”

The Course Leaves the Community

The Declaration states that “the adjacent golf course is privately owned and is not a part of the Community and is therefore not a proper subject of assessments” (Declaration, section 3.1). La Minnesota Riviera LLC “purchased the public golf course for $4.8 million in 2005”; it “closed temporarily in 2017 after losing money for years” and, after reopening, “operated until April 2022” (Golfweek / Naples Daily News, 2023).

How Is Riviera Golf Estates Laid Out?

Riviera Golf Estates in Naples is laid out as three products on streets with French names, wrapped around the 94-acre former golf course: manufactured homes in Riviera Colony Golf Estates Units I to III, concrete-block homes in Colony Unit IV and Riviera Golf Estates Units I, II and IV, and three condominiums on Charlemagne Boulevard.

The recorded Declaration fixes the product map. Block homes, “Residences constructed of concrete masonry,” are “only permitted in Riviera Colony Golf Estates Unit IV; Riviera Golf Estates Unit I, Phases 1, 2 and 3; and Riviera Golf Estates Units II and IV,” while manufactured or modular homes are “only permitted in Riviera Colony Golf Estates Units I, II and III” (Declaration, sections 1.15 and 1.16). A buyer who wants to replace a manufactured home with a block home, or the reverse, needs to know which section the lot sits in before anything else.

Section group

Product

County address points

Main streets

Riviera Colony Golf Estates Units I to III

manufactured or modular homes

299 (Unit I 152, Unit II 104, Unit III 43)

Le Mans Drive, Chateau Way, Riviera Boulevard West, Calais Court, Belle Isle Circle

Colony Unit IV; Riviera Golf Estates Unit I (Phases 1 to 3), Units II and IV

concrete-block single-family

396

Marseille Drive, Bordeaux Circle, Versailles Circle, Fleur De Lis Lane, Picardy Court, Estelle Drive

Riviera Golf Estates Condominium Units 1 to 3

condominium

160 units (54, 52 and 54)

Charlemagne Boulevard

Sources: Collier County Site Address Points by subdivision code (October 2026); DBPR condominium extract; Declaration. The 695 lot address points line up with the 692 homes reported in 2023 (Golfweek / Naples Daily News).

The Manufactured-Home Sections: Riviera Colony Golf Estates Units I to III

The Colony Units I to III carry 299 address points. Replacement homes must be “at least 24 feet in width and 1,000 square feet,” with a carport or attached garage, and must have skirting and meet county code (Declaration, section 7.1). These are owned lots, not rented pads: the buyer takes title to the land and the home.

The Block-Home Sections

The 396 block-home address points sit in Colony Unit IV (50), Riviera Golf Estates Unit I Phase 1 (23), Phase 2 (46), Phase 3 (62), Unit II (108) and Unit IV (107) (Collier address points, October 2026). The four Riviera Lake Villas points are counted with this group.

The Three Condominiums

Riviera Golf Estates Condominium Unit 1 has 54 units and was recorded January 10, 1974; Unit 3 has 54 units, recorded February 1, 1979; Unit 2 has 52 units, recorded January 1, 1980, all on Charlemagne Boulevard (DBPR condominium extract). Each is its own Florida corporation (Sunbiz).

The Golf Parcel

The closed course is a separate 94-acre parcel owned by La Minnesota Riviera LLC, zoned for golf course and recreational use (Gulfshore Business). Collier’s zoning layer carries the residential side as the Riviera Golf Estates PUD, ordinance 78-58, built out (Collier PUD layer, October 2026).

A note on names: Riviera Colony, a separate development with its own county code and MLS name, is not part of Riviera Golf Estates. Riviera Colony Golf Estates is. We keep the two apart in every count on this page.

Who Runs Riviera Golf Estates?

Riviera Golf Estates in Naples is run by Riviera Golf Estates Homeowners Association, Inc., a seven-member board elected to staggered three-year terms, with Resort Management of Estero as manager; the three condominiums each have their own association, and the closed golf course belongs to a private owner.

The Association and Its Board

The homeowners association is Florida corporation 742390, active; the condominiums are Riviera Golf Estates Condominium Unit #1, Inc. (728586), #2 (742002) and #3 (742580), all active (Sunbiz). The By-Laws set “seven (7)” directors “elected for three (3) year staggered terms,” and a member quorum at “at least 25% of the votes of the entire membership” (By-Laws, sections 3.4 and 4.1). Resort Management, 9250 Corkscrew Road, Estero, is listed as manager on the sale forms (Home Sale Process and Forms).

The 55-and-Over Rule in the Recorded Declaration

The Declaration states: “This Community provides housing for older persons, as defined in the Act … Exemption Three (55 or older housing),” and “no Residence shall be occupied or permitted to be occupied unless there is at least one (1) person occupying the Residence who has attained the age of 55 years,” except for “persons who fall into the 80/20 category” (Declaration, Article 11). The Rules repeat it: “AGE RESTRICTIONS: One occupant must be over 55” (Rules and Regulations, 2025).

Surviving Spouses and Heirs

A surviving spouse or companion may stay in the home, and an adult who inherits may occupy it so long as the 80/20 allowance is met (Declaration, section 11.3). Heirs who plan to sell rather than move in should talk to the association office early.

Buyer Approval

“Any sale or transfer which is not approved … shall be void unless subsequently approved in writing by the Board” (Declaration, section 9.5). The buyer submits the Application for Approval of Sale or Transfer, a Pet Registration Form and a Background Check Form with a $500 application fee, $150 of it non-refundable, “at least 20 days prior to closing” (Home Sale Process and Forms). The fee is $100 for an owner moving within Riviera and $250 for an approved renter buying. The same form warns, in capitals, that the golf club “is owned by a separate entity.”

Buying Land Takes Two-Thirds

The association can buy lots and homes by board action, but other real property only “after the approval of two-thirds (2/3rds) of the voting interest” (Declaration, section 2.7). That is why any resident purchase of the golf course has to clear a community vote (Golfweek / Naples Daily News).

Get Your Riviera Golf Estates Home Value: Product by Product

A manufactured home in Colony Unit I and a block home on Marseille Drive do not price off the same comparable sales. Start with a free Riviera Golf Estates home valuation, or Call Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072.

The Fee Stack in Riviera Golf Estates

The fee stack in Riviera Golf Estates, Naples is short: one homeowners association assessment that covers the clubhouse, pool, courts and Blue Stream internet, a condominium assessment for the 160 condo units, a $500 sale application and no CDD and no golf dues, because the course is closed and not part of the association.

Layer

Amount

Period

Covers

Source

Homeowners association

not published on association pages

per annual budget

common areas, clubhouse, pool, courts, gym, HOA-provided internet

Declaration, section 3.1; community resources

Condominium association (Units 1 to 3)

not published

per association budget

buildings, insurance, reserves

DBPR

Sale application

$500 ($150 non-refundable); $100 internal move; $250 approved renter

per sale

approval and background check

sale forms

Golf

none

course closed since April 2022, privately owned

Golfweek / Naples Daily News

CDD

none

Collier CDD layer, October 2026

What the Dues Cover

Each lot pays its share of the annual budget, special assessments and service charges; the golf course “is privately owned and is not a part of the Community and is therefore not a proper subject of assessments” (Declaration, section 3.1). The association lists “Blue Stream Fiber, HOA provided Internet Service Provider” (community resources).

What Is Not Published

The association does not post its assessment amount, and neither do the condominium associations. We read the figure off the estoppel certificate and the current budget for each home we price.

The Special District That Was Not Created

In 2023 a proposed county settlement would have created an independent special district to buy the course for $5.8 million, with estimated assessments of $1,542.77 to $2,602.13 a year over 10 years (Collier Clerk; Golfweek / Naples Daily News). Commissioners rejected it in January 2024 (CCFJ). No such assessment exists.

Other Charges

Clubhouse rental for a private function is $300 a day and the kitchen or Annex card room $100; copies of records are $0.25 a page (Rules and Regulations, 2025).

Neighborhoods Inside Riviera Golf Estates

The neighborhoods inside Riviera Golf Estates in Naples are the manufactured-home Colony sections, the block-home sections and the three condominiums: one association and one set of age rules, but three different houses to buy, insure, finance and price, each with its own streets, flood profile and comparable sales.

Riviera Colony Golf Estates Units I to III

These 299 lots are the only places in Riviera where manufactured or modular homes are allowed (Declaration). Buyers here should look at the age of the home, the tie-down and installation records, the roof and the flood zone: 12 of the 16 Colony manufactured-home points we sampled are FEMA Zone AE (FEMA NFHL, October 2026).

Colony Unit IV and the Riviera Golf Estates Block-Home Units

The block homes run from Fleur De Lis Lane to Estelle Drive. Most sampled addresses are Zone X, with Zone AE at 5 of 32 (FEMA NFHL). These homes are the larger share of Riviera’s resale market and carry the upper end of the price range.

Riviera Golf Estates Condominium Unit 1

Fifty-four units recorded in 1974 at 325 Charlemagne Boulevard, managed in care of Cambridge Property Management (DBPR).

Riviera Golf Estates Condominium Unit 2

Fifty-two units recorded in 1980 (DBPR).

Riviera Golf Estates Condominium Unit 3

Fifty-four units recorded in 1979 at 401 Charlemagne Boulevard (DBPR). All nine condominium points we sampled are Zone X (FEMA NFHL).

Ready to sell in Riviera? Ask for a free Riviera Golf Estates home valuation priced against your own section, or Call Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072.

What Are the Clubhouse and Amenities Like in Riviera Golf Estates?

The clubhouse and amenities in Riviera Golf Estates, Naples belong to the homeowners association, not a golf club: a clubhouse with a full kitchen, a pool with a Chickee Hut, pickleball and tennis courts, a gym and game rooms in the Annex, all reached by resident key card and paid for in the association budget.

Amenity

What it is

Source

Clubhouse

gathering area, full kitchen, restrooms with showers

Riviera Golf Estates

Pool and Chickee Hut

community pool beside the clubhouse

same

Pickleball and tennis

shared courts; pickleball Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:00 a.m.

sports

Annex

gym, billiards room, card room and library

Rules and Regulations

Bocce, shuffleboard, darts

resident leagues in season

sports

Wi-Fi

free at the Clubhouse and the Annex

clubs and groups

Key Cards and Guests

Each homeowner may obtain a card or fob for the recreational facilities, and “Temporary key cards will be issued to guests of residents upon request” (Rules and Regulations, 2025). Gym equipment is for adults 18 and older, and billiards players must be at least 15 (sports). AED units are in the Clubhouse and the Annex Gym (community resources).

Clubs and Outings

The association lists a book club, a computer club in season, an art and crafts group on Mondays from November to April, a Wednesday Tiki Hut social and a monthly Sunset at the Beach gathering at Lowdermilk Park (clubs and groups). The Collier County Public Library South Regional branch is 4.4 road miles away. Card groups meet on set days, one on the first and third Mondays of each month (card players).

Free Fitness

“No gym membership or class fees required,” the association says of its resident-led classes: water aerobics, chair aerobics, tai chi and line dancing (exercise and fitness).

What Happened to the Golf Course at Riviera Golf Estates?

The golf course at Riviera Golf Estates in Naples closed in April 2022, after its owner, La Minnesota Riviera LLC, said the public course was losing money; the 94 acres are privately owned, outside the association, and in the middle of a legal fight over whether a 1973 restriction still requires golf.

A Public Course With Low Green Fees

The Riviera course was a public 18-hole course. In 2022 it was still “advertising nine holes of golf for $28 and 18 holes for $38, well below the cost to play other area courses” (Gulfshore Business). The owner “purchased the public golf course for $4.8 million in 2005”; the course “closed temporarily in 2017 after losing money for years. After reopening, it operated until April 2022” (Golfweek / Naples Daily News).

Where Riviera Golfers Play Now

The resident golf league “brings neighbors together” every Wednesday at 7:00 a.m. at “Lakewood Golf Course, 4235 Lakewood Boulevard, Naples” (sports), a public course in the Lakewood neighborhood (Lakewood Country Club). Lely Resort’s Flamingo Island course is about 6.8 road miles away (OSRM, Oct 2026).

What the Fairways Look Like Now

The former fairways sit behind many Riviera homes. A home that backs onto the course has a view whose future depends on the case and on any rezoning, a point we walk every buyer through before an offer. The full timeline is in the section on what is proposed, below.

How Has Riviera Golf Estates Handled Hurricanes?

Riviera Golf Estates in Naples sits inland in hurricane evacuation Zone C, outside the Coastal High Hazard Area, with a mix of manufactured and block homes; the storm questions here are wind on older manufactured homes and stormwater, which residents raised in every public hearing on the course.

Evacuation Zone C

All 60 Riviera addresses we tested are in evacuation Zone C and none are in the Coastal High Hazard Area (Collier evacuation layer, October 2026; Know Your Zone). Zone C is called after Zones A and B, so in many storms Riviera residents shelter in place. Collier’s evacuation orders often name mobile and manufactured homes separately from site-built homes, so follow the county’s orders for your home type.

Hurricane Ian, 2022

The National Hurricane Center measured 6 to 9 feet of inundation above ground in coastal Naples during Ian on September 28, 2022 (NHC Ian report). We found no published account of flooding inside Riviera; ask the seller and the association for any claim history on the home you are buying.

Wind Design

Collier’s building-code wind map puts the community at 151 mph for Risk Category 1 and 165 mph for Risk Category 2, the category for most homes (Collier FBC 8th Edition layers, October 2026). For a manufactured home, the HUD data plate and the installation and tie-down records tell an insurer what the home was built and set to withstand.

Stormwater and the Course

Riviera drains to the Lely Canal Basin, with an allowable discharge of 0.06 cubic feet per second per acre set in 2001 (Collier basins layer). Residents cited “flood and stormwater concerns” at the April 11, 2023 commission meeting (Collier Clerk), and the 2022 outreach meetings on the course plan addressed “stormwater management and traffic concerns” (Gulfshore Business).

FEMA Flood Zones in Riviera Golf Estates by Section

FEMA flood zones in Riviera Golf Estates, Naples split by section: 42 of the 60 addresses we tested are Zone X and 18 are Zone AE, with the AE points concentrated in the manufactured-home Colony units and the north edge of the block-home sections, 59 of the 60 on one map panel.

Section group

Points tested

Zone X

Zone AE

Colony manufactured-home Units I to III

16

4

12

Block-home sections

32

27

5

Condominium Units 1 to 3

9

9

0

Other Riviera points

3

2

1

All tested

60

42

18

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective FIRM panel 12021C0601J, February 8, 2024, queried by address October 2026.

Sample Address Checks

Address

Section (county code)

Effective zone

Preliminary zone

401 Charlemagne Blvd

Riviera Golf Estates #3 Condo

X

X

512 Charlemagne Blvd

Riviera Colony Golf Est Unit 1

AE

X

400 Charlemagne Blvd

Riviera Lake Villas

X

X

771 Charlemagne Ct

Riviera Colony Golf Estates (Unit IV)

AE 8 ft

AE

105 Chamonix Ct

Riviera Golf Estate Unit 2

X

X

720 Charlemagne Blvd

Riviera Colony Golf Estates (Unit IV)

AE 8 ft

AE

105 Picardy Ct

Riviera Golf Est Unit 1 Ph 2

X

X

100 Calais Ct

Riviera Colony Golf Est Unit 2

X

X

866 Charlemagne Blvd

Riviera Golf Estate Unit 4

AE 8 ft

AE

108 Belle Isle Cir

Riviera Colony Golf Est Unit 3

AE 8 ft

AE

144 Bordeaux Cir

Riviera Golf Estate Unit 2

X

X

325 Charlemagne Blvd

Riviera Golf Estates #1 Condo

X

X

760 Charlemagne Blvd

Riviera Colony Golf Estates (Unit IV)

AE 8 ft

AE

206 Marseille Dr

Riviera Golf Estate Unit 2

X

X

169 Fleur De Lis Ln

Riviera Golf Est Unit 1 Ph 2

X

X

612 Charlemagne Blvd

Riviera Colony Golf Est Unit 2

AE 8 ft

AE

Source: FEMA NFHL point queries, October 2026; each address links to its query. Zones apply to the ground at the address point, not to a specific floor elevation.

What the Panel Says

Thirteen of the 18 AE points carry an 8-foot base flood elevation; the other five are AE without a static elevation on the layer (FEMA NFHL). Collier’s own 2024 flood layer reads the community centroid as AE, “combined riverine and coastal floodplain” (Collier FEMA24 layer). A mortgage on a home in Zone AE requires flood insurance; a home in Zone X does not, though lenders and insurers still price it.

The Preliminary Map

Collier opened the 90-day appeal period for its proposed new flood maps on August 19, 2026 (Collier County). On the preliminary panel 12021C0601K, the 60 Riviera points read 43 Zone X, 14 AE 8 feet and 3 AE 7 feet (FEMA Preliminary NFHL).

Elevation Certificates

Collier’s elevation-certificate library returns 169 certificates inside Riviera’s address envelope (Collier elevation certificates). Match the certificate to the street address before you rely on it.

What Does Insurance Look Like in Riviera Golf Estates?

Insurance in Riviera Golf Estates, Naples depends first on the product: a manufactured home is written on its own policy forms and priced on age, installation and flood zone; a block home on roof age and wind mitigation; a condominium on the association’s master policy plus the owner’s interior coverage.

Manufactured Homes

Manufactured-home buyers should get a quote before they write an offer. Insurers ask for the year, the data plate, the tie-down and skirting records and the flood zone; the Declaration requires skirting and county-code compliance (Declaration, section 7.1). Twelve of the 16 Colony points we tested are Zone AE, so most will carry flood insurance with a mortgage.

Block Homes

Most block-home points are Zone X. A current wind mitigation inspection, which records roof shape, roof-to-wall attachment and opening protection, is the document most likely to lower a premium. Florida’s insurer of last resort expected its policy count to fall to 385,000 by the end of 2025, down 73 percent from its October 2023 peak, as private carriers returned (Citizens).

Condominiums and Flood Discounts

The condominium associations insure the buildings; owners insure walls-in. Florida’s milestone-inspection law covers buildings three stories or more (Florida Statutes 553.899), and structural integrity reserve studies follow section 718.112. Unincorporated Collier is a Community Rating System Class 5 community, which discounts National Flood Insurance Program premiums (Collier floodplain management).

Which Schools Serve Riviera Golf Estates?

The schools that serve Riviera Golf Estates in Naples are Lely Elementary, East Naples Middle and Lely High, at all 12 addresses we checked for the 2026 to 2027 school year, though in a 55-and-over community school zoning matters mostly to resale and to households under the 80/20 allowance.

School

Grade 2025 to 2026

Road distance

Lely Elementary School

A

see district lookup

East Naples Middle School

A

see district lookup

Lely High School

B

4.3 road miles, 13 minutes

Source: Collier County Public Schools zoning lookup for 12 addresses (2026 to 2027) and the district’s 2026 Accountability Brief; OSRM routing.

Verify Every Address

Zoning lines can change. Confirm with the district before you rely on an assignment.

The District

The Collier district earned an A for 2025 to 2026, its ninth consecutive A, sixth of 67 Florida districts (2026 Accountability Brief).

Where Is Healthcare Near Riviera Golf Estates?

Healthcare near Riviera Golf Estates, Naples starts 4.5 road miles east at Physicians Regional Medical Center on Collier Boulevard, about 12 minutes, with NCH Baker Hospital Downtown 6.4 miles west and the NCH Southeast urgent care campus on Collier Boulevard about 12 minutes away.

Destination

Road miles

Minutes

Physicians Regional Medical Center, Collier Boulevard

4.5

12

NCH Healthcare Southeast, Collier Boulevard

4.6

12

NCH Baker Hospital Downtown

6.4

16

Physicians Regional Medical Center, Pine Ridge

9.4

22

NCH North Naples Hospital

14.2

29

Source: OSRM free-flow routing from the community centroid, October 2026.

The association’s resources page lists CATConnect door-to-door paratransit, Collier EMS, the Collier Senior Center in Golden Gate, the Area Agency on Aging and “Operation Reassurance,” “an RGE community service designed especially for residents who live alone” (community resources).

How Far Is Riviera Golf Estates From Everything?

Riviera Golf Estates in Naples is about 5.5 road miles and 13 free-flow minutes from Fifth Avenue South, 6.7 miles from the Naples Pier, 5.8 miles from I-75 Exit 101 and 36.3 miles from Southwest Florida International Airport, from an East Naples location between U.S. 41 and Collier Boulevard.

Destination

Road miles

Minutes

Fifth Avenue South, downtown Naples

5.5

13

Naples Pier

6.7

16

Publix, Freedom Square

6.0

13

Coastland Center

7.4

17

Waterside Shops

10.9

23

Mercato

13.1

27

I-75 Exit 101, Collier Boulevard

5.8

14

Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center

7.1

16

Collier Boulevard Boating Park

11.8

22

Marco Island, Jolley Bridge

12.2

22

Tigertail Beach, Marco Island

15.9

33

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

36.3

53

Source: OSRM free-flow routing from the community centroid, October 2026. Season traffic on U.S. 41 and Rattlesnake Hammock Road adds time.

What Is Being Proposed for the Riviera Golf Course?

What is being proposed for the Riviera golf course in Naples is housing: the owner has sought since 2021 to convert the 94 acres, a 2023 county buyout settlement failed, a trial court upheld the golf restriction in 2025, and on April 17, 2026 the appeals court reversed, so the restriction no longer stands in the way of a rezoning application.

Date

Event

Source

1973

Deed addendum requires the land to be used as a golf course

Sixth DCA opinion

2005

La Minnesota Riviera LLC buys the course for $4.8 million

Golfweek / Naples Daily News

November 2020

Collier commissioners vote unanimously not to buy the course

Gulfshore Business

November 2021

Owner files an intent-to-convert application

Naples Daily News, 2025

April 2022

Course closes

Golfweek / Naples Daily News

2022

Outreach meetings on a concept plan for 346 attached villa homes

Gulfshore Business

February 3, 2023

Owner files a Bert Harris claim against the county

Collier Clerk

April 17, 2023

Mediated settlement: county to pay $5.8 million, repaid by a special district

Collier Clerk

January 2024

Commissioners reject the settlement after residents oppose it

CCFJ

February 6, 2025

Circuit court finds the covenant “valid and enforceable, until August 18, 2030”

Naples Daily News, 2025

March 11, 2025

Commissioners keep the 2017 golf-course conversion rules

Naples Press

April 17, 2026

Sixth District Court of Appeal reverses and remands for judgment for the owner

Sixth DCA opinion

The 346 Villas

The 2022 concept plan showed “346 new single-family attached villa homes” on the course; the owner said the public course “is financially infeasible and has been operating at a loss for years” (Gulfshore Business). The property “is zoned for golf course and recreational use, so rezoning of the course to a residential planned unit development (RPUD) would be required” (same).

The Bert Harris Claim and the Rejected Buyout

The owner argued that the county’s greenway requirement would cut buildable homes “from 346 to 104,” valuing its loss at $14.52 million (CCFJ). The April 2023 settlement would have had the county “pay La Minnesota the sum of $5,800,000 to purchase the Riviera Golf Course” and “create an Independent Special District” to assess owners (Collier Clerk); estimates ran from $1,542.77 to $2,602.13 a year for 10 years, about 64.3 percent borne by single-family owners (Golfweek / Naples Daily News). In a straw poll, “an overwhelming majority of residents said they didn’t support the compromise,” and commissioners rejected it in January 2024 (CCFJ).

The Trial and the Appeal

The association sued in 2022 to enforce the 1973 restriction. In February 2025 a Collier circuit judge found the covenant “valid and enforceable, until August 18, 2030” (Naples Daily News, 2025). On April 17, 2026 the Sixth District Court of Appeal held: “Because the restriction was not properly preserved under Florida’s Marketable Record Title Act (‘MRTA’), we reverse and remand for the trial court to enter summary judgment for Riviera,” meaning the course owner (La Minnesota Riviera, LLC v. Riviera Golf Estates Homeowners Association, Inc., No. 6D2025-0443, Sixth DCA opinion).

What Has to Happen Before Anything Is Built

The appellate ruling removes the deed restriction; it does not approve housing. Any plan still needs Collier’s golf-course conversion process, kept unchanged by commissioners on March 11, 2025, and a rezoning to a residential PUD with public hearings (Naples Press; Gulfshore Business). As of October 2026 we found no rezoning petition on the county’s public layers. The same 2025 county discussion noted that the 82.5-acre Links of Naples course in East Naples was settled for 369 homes (Naples Press).

Other Projects Nearby

Collier’s zoning layer shows active residential PUDs within about a mile: Hibiscus RPUD (7.9 acres) at 0.57 miles, Crews Road RPUD (9.9 acres) at 0.67 miles and Cope Reserve at 0.83 miles, beside the built-out Lago Verde, Windsong, Kings Lake, Lely Country Club and Falling Waters (Collier PUD layer, October 2026).

What Are the Rules in Riviera Golf Estates?

The rules in Riviera Golf Estates, Naples are set by a recorded Declaration and 2025 Rules and Regulations: at least one occupant 55 or older, board approval of every sale and lease, no more than two leases a year of 90 days to one year, up to two pets and architectural approval for exterior changes.

Leasing

“No Residence may be leased more often than two (2) times in any calendar year, with the minimum lease being 90 days”; “No lease may be for a period of more than one (1) year”; no subleasing; the board has 20 days to approve or disapprove a lease (Declaration, Article 8). Renters have their own welcome page and guidelines (renter information).

Pets

“Only up to two (2) of the following types of pets: dogs, cats, or caged birds are permitted in a Residence,” leashed or carried outside; an aquarium does not count (Declaration, section 7.19). Pets are registered with the office (pet registration form).

Architectural Review and Paint

Exterior changes go to the Architectural Review Board; approvals expire after twelve months, and work without approval carries a minimum $100 fine and up to $100 a day if the application is not filed within 14 days of notice (Rules and Regulations; ARB requirements). Paint colors come from the Sherwin-Williams chart kept in the clubhouse office.

Parking, Pods and Dumpsters

One vehicle may be parked long-term in a designated area for up to six months under a parking agreement, and other cars illegally parked on common areas may be removed. Pods and dumpsters are allowed temporarily only with a valid building permit; register for county alerts through Alert Collier (Rules and Regulations).

Irrigation

Collier’s year-round watering rules apply (Collier water services): odd addresses Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, even addresses Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, never between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (community resources).

Riviera Golf Estates vs Kings Lake

Riviera Golf Estates vs Kings Lake is a natural East Naples cross-shop a half mile apart: Riviera is a recorded 55-and-over community of manufactured homes, block homes and condominiums around a closed golf course, while Kings Lake is an all-ages community of about 1,173 homes with no golf course and a very low master fee.

Factor

Riviera Golf Estates

Kings Lake

Built

1967 to 2003 (press)

1980 to 1994

Homes

692 plus 160 condominium units

about 1,173

Age rule

55 and over, recorded Declaration

none

Associations

one homeowners association and three condominiums

one master over fifteen neighborhood associations

Golf

course closed since 2022, privately owned

no golf course

Master fee

not published

$472 a year master assessment (2026)

Flood (FEMA)

Zone X at 42 of 60 tested addresses

mostly Zone AE

Median sold (12 months to Aug 11, 2026)

$297,500 (58 sales)

Sources: Riviera facts as cited on this page; Kings Lake facts from our Kings Lake page, which cites its recorded documents and county layers.

Who Should Choose Riviera Golf Estates

Choose Riviera if your household meets the Declaration’s 55-and-over occupancy rule and you want a one-story home, a busy social calendar, free fitness classes and, in most sections, a Zone X address, at a $297,500 community median. Accept the open question over the former golf course.

Who Should Choose Kings Lake

Choose Kings Lake if you want no age restriction, a very low master fee and no golf-land question at all. For other East Naples comparisons, see Naples Lakes Country Club, or for a resort-scale golf community, Lely Resort.

Pros and Cons of Living in Riviera Golf Estates

The pros and cons of Riviera Golf Estates in Naples come down to price, social life and location against the closed golf course and the limits of an age-restricted, approval-based community: a $297,500 median and a full calendar 13 minutes from Fifth Avenue South, but fairways with an unsettled future.

Pros

Cons

$297,500 median, from $125,000 (Southwest Florida MLS)

Golf course closed since April 2022; appeals court ruled for the owner in April 2026

Clubhouse, pool, courts, gym and free resident fitness classes

Association dues not published; read the estoppel

Zone X at 42 of 60 tested addresses

Zone AE at 12 of 16 tested manufactured-home addresses

Evacuation Zone C, no Coastal High Hazard Area

Manufactured homes need careful insurance shopping

About 5.5 road miles to Fifth Avenue South (OSRM)

At least one occupant must be 55; leases limited to two a year

HOA-provided Blue Stream internet

Board approval and background check on every sale

Neighborhoods Inside Riviera Golf Estates With Their Own Pages Coming

Neighborhoods inside Riviera Golf Estates, Naples that will get their own pages are the three whose product or association differs enough to price on its own: the manufactured-home Colony sections, the block-home sections and the three condominiums, each with its own comparable sales, insurance questions and flood profile.

A dedicated Riviera Colony Golf Estates manufactured-home neighborhood page is coming, with its own market snapshot and its association details.

A dedicated Riviera Golf Estates block-home neighborhood page is coming, with its own market snapshot and its association details.

A dedicated Riviera Golf Estates Condominiums neighborhood page is coming, with its own market snapshot and its association details.

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Start with a free Riviera Golf Estates home valuation. We compare your home with sales of the same product in its own section, not the community median, and account for the course frontage, renovation and flood zone.

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How Should I Price My Riviera Golf Estates Home?

Price against your own product. The 45 sales under the main Riviera Golf Estates MLS name ran $125,000 to $455,000 and the 13 Colony sales $180,000 to $482,500, each mixing products (Southwest Florida MLS, closed sales Aug 11, 2025 to Aug 11, 2026). A manufactured home, a block home and a condominium each need their own comparable sales.

Will the Golf-Course Case Affect My Sale?

Buyers will ask. We answer with the record: the course is privately owned and outside the association, the appeals court ruled for the owner on April 17, 2026, and any housing still needs a rezoning with public hearings (Sixth DCA opinion; Naples Press).

What Does the Buyer Approval Mean for My Closing?

The buyer’s application, background check and $500 fee go to the manager at least 20 days before closing (Home Sale Process and Forms). We collect them at contract so the approval does not push the date.

What Will Buyers Ask About Flood and Wind?

Expect questions on the flood zone, the elevation certificate and, for a manufactured home, the installation and tie-down records. A wind mitigation report helps a block-home buyer price insurance.

Who Pays Title Insurance When I Sell in Riviera Golf Estates?

In Collier County the buyer customarily pays for the owner’s title insurance policy; the contract controls. Sellers pay their own agent’s commission as agreed, documentary stamp tax on the deed and any payoff.

When Is the Best Time to List in Riviera Golf Estates?

Seasonal buyers are in Naples from late fall through spring, and Riviera’s calendar fills from November. In the 12 months to August 11, 2026, Riviera closings ran 17 in October to December 2025 and 14 in January to March 2026 (Southwest Florida MLS).

Downloadable Documents

Document

What it is

Official link

Amended and Restated Declaration (2025)

covenants, 55-and-over rules, leasing, pets, transfers

association copy

Amended and Restated By-Laws (2025)

board, elections, meetings

association copy

Amended and Restated Articles (2025)

corporate articles

association copy

Rules and Regulations (2025)

age, facility, parking, ARB rules

association copy

Home Sale Process and Forms (2024)

buyer application, fee and timing

association copy

ARB requirements (2024)

exterior change rules

association copy

Pet registration form

required for every pet

association copy

Sixth District Court of Appeal opinion (2026)

golf restriction ruling, No. 6D2025-0443

opinion

Sunbiz filings

association and condominium corporations

Florida Division of Corporations

Florida condominium list (DBPR)

Condominium Units 1 to 3

DBPR condominium extract

FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

effective flood zones

FEMA NFHL

Frequently Asked Questions About Riviera Golf Estates

These are the questions buyers ask us most about Riviera Golf Estates in Naples, answered from the recorded Declaration, the association’s own pages, the court record, FEMA, the school district and the Southwest Florida MLS, with each answer short enough to act on and each figure dated.

Where is Riviera Golf Estates in Naples, Florida?

Riviera Golf Estates is in East Naples, ZIP 34112, off Rattlesnake Hammock Road with its main entrance on County Barn Road. It is about 5.5 road miles from Fifth Avenue South and 5.8 miles from I-75 Exit 101 (OSRM, Oct 2026).

Is Riviera Golf Estates a 55+ community?

Yes. The recorded Declaration qualifies Riviera as housing for older persons and requires at least one occupant of each home to be 55 or older, with an 80/20 allowance and exceptions for surviving spouses and heirs (Declaration, Article 11).

Can someone under 55 live in Riviera Golf Estates?

Yes, with an occupant who is 55 or older. A limited number of homes may fall within the 80/20 allowance under the Declaration, and a surviving spouse or companion may stay. Ask the association before you buy if no occupant will be 55.

How many homes are in Riviera Golf Estates?

The Naples Daily News reported 692 homes in 2023 (Golfweek / Naples Daily News). The three condominiums add 160 units (DBPR).

When was Riviera Golf Estates built?

The Naples Daily News reports the community was built between 1967 and 2003. The condominiums were recorded in 1974, 1979 and 1980 (DBPR).

What kinds of homes are in Riviera Golf Estates?

Three: manufactured or modular homes in Riviera Colony Golf Estates Units I to III, concrete-block homes in Colony Unit IV and Riviera Golf Estates Units I, II and IV, and condominiums in three associations (Declaration, sections 1.15 and 1.16).

Are the manufactured homes on owned land?

Yes. Riviera lots are owned, and the buyer takes title to the land and the home. The Declaration sets standards for replacement homes: at least 24 feet wide and 1,000 square feet, with a carport or attached garage.

Is Riviera Golf Estates gated?

The Naples Daily News describes Riviera as “a 55-plus gated community” (Naples Daily News, 2025). Facilities open with a resident key card or fob.

Is the Riviera golf course open?

No. The course closed in April 2022 and has not reopened (Golfweek / Naples Daily News).

Who owns the Riviera golf course?

La Minnesota Riviera LLC, which bought it for $4.8 million in 2005. The course is privately owned and is not part of the association (Declaration, section 3.1).

Will homes be built on the Riviera golf course?

Not yet decided. The Sixth District Court of Appeal ruled on April 17, 2026 that the 1973 golf restriction was not preserved, but any housing still needs Collier’s golf-course conversion process and a rezoning with public hearings (Sixth DCA opinion).

How many homes were proposed on the course?

A 2022 concept plan showed 346 attached villa homes (Gulfshore Business). No plan has been approved.

Did Collier County try to buy the Riviera course?

A 2023 mediated settlement would have had the county buy it for $5.8 million, repaid by a special district assessing owners. Commissioners rejected it in January 2024 after residents opposed it (CCFJ).

Where do Riviera golfers play now?

The resident golf league plays Wednesdays at 7:00 a.m. at the public Lakewood course on Lakewood Boulevard (sports).

What amenities does Riviera Golf Estates have?

A clubhouse with a full kitchen and showers, a pool and Chickee Hut, pickleball and tennis courts, a gym, billiards and card rooms, bocce and shuffleboard (Riviera Golf Estates).

Are fitness classes free in Riviera?

Yes. Water aerobics, chair aerobics, tai chi and line dancing are resident-led and free (exercise and fitness).

What are the HOA fees in Riviera Golf Estates?

The association does not publish its assessment amount. We read it from the estoppel certificate and the current budget for each home. There is no CDD and no golf dues.

What do Riviera HOA fees include?

The common areas and facilities, and the association lists Blue Stream Fiber as its HOA-provided internet provider (community resources). The golf course is not a proper subject of assessments.

Is there a fee to buy in Riviera Golf Estates?

Yes. The buyer pays a $500 application fee, $150 of it non-refundable, with a background check, at least 20 days before closing (Home Sale Process and Forms).

Does the association have to approve my purchase?

Yes. An unapproved sale or transfer is void unless the board later approves it in writing (Declaration, section 9.5).

Can I rent out my Riviera Golf Estates home?

Yes, within limits: no more than two leases a year, each at least 90 days and no longer than one year, with board approval and no subleasing (Declaration, Article 8).

Are pets allowed in Riviera Golf Estates?

Up to two dogs, cats or caged birds, leashed outside and registered with the office (Declaration, section 7.19).

Is Riviera Golf Estates in a flood zone?

Partly. Of 60 addresses we tested, 42 are FEMA Zone X and 18 are Zone AE, 59 of them on panel 12021C0601J effective February 8, 2024. Most AE points are in the manufactured-home Colony sections (FEMA NFHL).

What hurricane evacuation zone is Riviera Golf Estates in?

Zone C at all 60 addresses we tested, outside the Coastal High Hazard Area (Know Your Zone).

Will the new FEMA maps change Riviera’s flood zones?

Slightly. The preliminary map reads 43 Zone X and 17 Zone AE at the same 60 points; Collier opened the appeal period on August 19, 2026.

Can I insure a manufactured home in Riviera?

Yes, on manufactured-home policy forms. Insurers ask for the year, the data plate, the tie-down records and the flood zone; get a quote before you write an offer.

What schools serve Riviera Golf Estates?

Lely Elementary (A), East Naples Middle (A) and Lely High (B) for 2025 to 2026, at all 12 addresses we checked.

What hospital is closest to Riviera Golf Estates?

Physicians Regional Medical Center on Collier Boulevard, about 4.5 road miles and 12 minutes. NCH Baker Hospital Downtown is 6.4 miles (OSRM).

How far is Riviera Golf Estates from the beach?

About 6.7 road miles and 16 minutes to the Naples Pier, and 15.9 miles to Tigertail Beach on Marco Island (OSRM).

How far is Riviera Golf Estates from the airport?

About 36.3 road miles and 53 free-flow minutes to Southwest Florida International Airport (OSRM).

What does a home in Riviera Golf Estates cost?

We tracked 58 sales at a $297,500 median, from $125,000 to $482,500, in the 12 months to August 11, 2026 (Southwest Florida MLS).

Is Riviera Colony the same as Riviera Colony Golf Estates?

No. Riviera Colony is a separate development with its own county code and MLS name. Riviera Colony Golf Estates is part of Riviera Golf Estates.

Is internet included in Riviera?

The association lists Blue Stream Fiber as its HOA-provided internet service (community resources).

Is there a clubhouse rental in Riviera?

Yes. Residents can rent the clubhouse for a private function at $300 a day, or the kitchen or Annex card room at $100.

Are there services for residents who live alone?

Yes. “Operation Reassurance” is an association check-in service for residents who live alone, and the resources page lists CATConnect paratransit and the Collier Senior Center (community resources).

Is Riviera Golf Estates a good place to live?

For households that meet the Declaration’s 55-and-over occupancy rule and want a social, one-story community at an East Naples price, it fits well, with a full calendar and a central location. Weigh the closed course, the approval process and the flood zone of the specific home.

Frequently Asked Questions: Seller Edition

These are the questions Riviera Golf Estates sellers ask us most, from pricing a manufactured home against a block home to the buyer-approval timeline, the golf-course case and title costs, answered with the record and the Southwest Florida MLS so you can plan a sale before you call.

What is my Riviera Golf Estates home worth?

It depends on your product and section. Riviera’s 58 closings ran $125,000 to $482,500 at a $297,500 median (Southwest Florida MLS). Start with a free Riviera Golf Estates home valuation.

How fast are Riviera homes selling?

Days on market are owed in the next MLS pull. We tracked 58 closings in 12 months, about five a month.

Should I price my manufactured home against block-home sales?

No. The products insure, finance and appraise differently. We price a manufactured home against manufactured-home sales in the Colony units.

Does the golf-course case lower Riviera values?

Buyers price uncertainty. We answer it with the record: privately owned land, an April 2026 appeals ruling for the owner, and no rezoning approved.

Do I have to disclose the golf-course case?

Florida sellers must disclose known facts that materially affect value and are not readily observable. The case is public record; we put it in front of buyers early.

Does my buyer need association approval?

Yes. The buyer files an application with a background check and a $500 fee at least 20 days before closing (Home Sale Process and Forms).

Can a buyer under 55 purchase my home?

Only if an occupant will be 55 or older or the home fits the 80/20 allowance under the Declaration. We confirm the buyer’s plan before contract.

What estoppel letters will I need?

One from the homeowners association, and for a condominium, one from the condominium association. They state dues, any special assessment and anything owed.

Who pays title insurance when I sell in Riviera Golf Estates?

In Collier County the buyer customarily pays for the owner’s title insurance policy; the contract controls.

What does it cost to sell a Riviera home?

The agent’s commission as agreed, documentary stamp tax on the deed, any payoff and your share of closing costs. We give you a net sheet before you list.

Should I get a wind mitigation inspection before selling?

For a block home, yes. It helps a buyer price insurance. For a manufactured home, gather the data plate and tie-down records.

Should I get an elevation certificate?

If your home is in Zone AE, yes. Check Collier’s certificate library first; one may already exist for your address.

Should I renovate before selling?

Fix what inspectors and insurers flag first: roof, water heater, electrical and plumbing. Then cosmetic work that pays back; we rank the list by return.

Does a course-side lot add value?

It did when the course was open. Today it depends on the buyer’s view of the case. We price course-side homes with that in mind.

When is the best time to list in Riviera?

Late fall through spring, when seasonal buyers are in Naples. Riviera closed 17 homes in October to December 2025 and 14 in January to March 2026 (Southwest Florida MLS).

Can I sell while my Riviera home is rented?

Yes, subject to the lease. Leases run 90 days to one year, so time the sale to the lease end where you can.

Can you sell my Riviera home off market?

Yes. We can show it privately to qualified buyers in our database. The buyer still needs association approval.

How do I sell a Riviera home I inherited?

Settle title first through probate or trust, then list. An heir under 55 may occupy the home only within the 80/20 allowance (Declaration, section 11.3), so plan the sale with that rule in mind.

Will a buyer’s lender have trouble with a manufactured home?

Some lenders do not finance manufactured homes or set age and foundation rules. We line up buyers whose lenders do.

Will condominium buyers face lender questions?

Lenders review the condominium association’s budget, reserves and insurance. Have the condominium documents ready at listing.

How do Riviera’s fees affect my sale?

Buyers compare monthly cost. Low fees with internet included help; we put the estoppel figure in the listing package.

What if my association has a special assessment?

Disclose it. The estoppel shows it, and we negotiate who pays.

How do I prepare a Riviera home for photos?

Clear surfaces, open blinds, trim landscaping and stage the lanai. We bring photography, video and drone.

Should I sell before or after buying my next home?

It depends on your finances and timing. We can coordinate both sides.

Is now a good time to sell in Riviera?

Riviera ran 58 closings in the 12 months to August 2026 at a $297,500 median. Your timing should follow your plans; we show you the current numbers.

What do buyers ask about most?

The golf course, the age rule, the flood zone and the dues.

Who are Riviera’s buyers?

Households that meet the recorded 55-and-over occupancy rule, at least one occupant 55 or older under the Declaration, who want a social community at an East Naples price.

How do you market a Riviera home?

To 55-and-over buyers in Naples and out of state, through our database, the MLS and social media, with the age rule and approval explained up front.

Why list with McGreevy and Comisar in Riviera Golf Estates?

We read Riviera’s records before we price: the Declaration, the sale forms, the court record, the FEMA panel and the MLS by product. We are Top 1% Real Estate Agents Nationally Since 2008 with over $900 million in personal sales. Call Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072.

What are McGreevy and Comisar’s credentials?

McGreevy and Comisar are the #5 real estate team in Florida in the 2026 RealTrends rankings and Top 1% Real Estate Agents Nationally Since 2008, and with their Domain Realty Group team they have sold over $2.5 billion in real estate. Jesse has been in the business since 2004 and the team since 2008.

Your Riviera Golf Estates Real Estate Experts

Your Riviera Golf Estates real estate experts are Jesse McGreevy and Marc Comisar of Domain Realty, a team that has worked together since 2008 and works Riviera from the Domain Realty office, with Jesse handling sellers and Marc handling buyers, both reachable directly by phone.

Top 1% Real Estate Agents Nationally Since 2008. Riviera sellers: free Riviera Golf Estates home valuation or Call Jesse direct at (239) 898-6072. Riviera buyers: Call Marc at (239) 287-5873 or read how we represent buyers in Naples. Learn more about the wider team at Domain Realty Group.

  • Jesse McGreevy: (239) 898-6072 · [email protected]
  • Marc Comisar: (239) 287-5873
  • Office: 24031 S Tamiami Trl #101, Bonita Springs, FL 34134

Jesse McGreevy (Sales Associate) and Marc Comisar (Broker Associate) are licensed Florida REALTORS® with Domain Realty; Florida real estate licensure is regulated by the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC).

Sources

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  2. Riviera Golf Estates: Amended and Restated Declaration, 2025, retrieved October 2026
  3. Sixth DCA opinion, retrieved October 2026
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  5. Riviera Golf Estates: Home Sale Process and Forms, 2024, retrieved October 2026
  6. FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, retrieved October 2026
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  8. Riviera Golf Estates: exercise and fitness, retrieved October 2026
  9. Riviera Golf Estates: sports and recreation, retrieved October 2026
  10. Lakewood Country Club, retrieved October 2026
  11. Naples Daily News, June 15, 2025, retrieved October 2026
  12. Riviera Golf Estates: By-Laws, retrieved October 2026
  13. Collier County Site Address Points, retrieved October 2026
  14. DBPR condominium extract, retrieved October 2026
  15. Sunbiz, retrieved October 2026
  16. Collier PUD layer, retrieved October 2026
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  18. Riviera Golf Estates: community resources, retrieved October 2026
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  20. CCFJ, retrieved October 2026
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  23. Riviera Golf Estates: card players, retrieved October 2026
  24. Know Your Zone, retrieved October 2026
  25. NHC Ian report, retrieved October 2026
  26. Collier basins layer, retrieved October 2026
  27. FEMA NFHL query: 401 Charlemagne Blvd, retrieved October 2026
  28. FEMA NFHL query: 512 Charlemagne Blvd, retrieved October 2026
  29. FEMA NFHL query: 400 Charlemagne Blvd, retrieved October 2026
  30. FEMA NFHL query: 771 Charlemagne Ct, retrieved October 2026
  31. FEMA NFHL query: 105 Chamonix Ct, retrieved October 2026
  32. FEMA NFHL query: 720 Charlemagne Blvd, retrieved October 2026
  33. FEMA NFHL query: 105 Picardy Ct, retrieved October 2026
  34. FEMA NFHL query: 100 Calais Ct, retrieved October 2026
  35. FEMA NFHL query: 866 Charlemagne Blvd, retrieved October 2026
  36. FEMA NFHL query: 108 Belle Isle Cir, retrieved October 2026
  37. FEMA NFHL query: 144 Bordeaux Cir, retrieved October 2026
  38. FEMA NFHL query: 325 Charlemagne Blvd, retrieved October 2026
  39. FEMA NFHL query: 760 Charlemagne Blvd, retrieved October 2026
  40. FEMA NFHL query: 206 Marseille Dr, retrieved October 2026
  41. FEMA NFHL query: 169 Fleur De Lis Ln, retrieved October 2026
  42. FEMA NFHL query: 612 Charlemagne Blvd, retrieved October 2026
  43. Collier FEMA24 layer, retrieved October 2026
  44. Collier County, retrieved October 2026
  45. FEMA Preliminary NFHL, retrieved October 2026
  46. Collier elevation certificates, retrieved October 2026
  47. Citizens, retrieved October 2026
  48. Florida Statutes 553.899, retrieved October 2026
  49. section 718.112, retrieved October 2026
  50. Collier floodplain management, retrieved October 2026
  51. 2026 Accountability Brief, retrieved October 2026
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  53. OSRM route: NCH Healthcare Southeast, Collier Boulevard, retrieved October 2026
  54. OSRM route: NCH Baker Hospital Downtown, retrieved October 2026
  55. OSRM route: Physicians Regional Medical Center, Pine Ridge, retrieved October 2026
  56. OSRM route: NCH North Naples Hospital, retrieved October 2026
  57. CATConnect, retrieved October 2026
  58. Collier Senior Center, retrieved October 2026
  59. OSRM route: Fifth Avenue South, downtown Naples, retrieved October 2026
  60. OSRM route: Naples Pier, retrieved October 2026
  61. OSRM route: Publix, Freedom Square, retrieved October 2026
  62. OSRM route: Coastland Center, retrieved October 2026
  63. OSRM route: Waterside Shops, retrieved October 2026
  64. OSRM route: Mercato, retrieved October 2026
  65. OSRM route: I-75 Exit 101, Collier Boulevard, retrieved October 2026
  66. OSRM route: Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, retrieved October 2026
  67. OSRM route: Collier Boulevard Boating Park, retrieved October 2026
  68. OSRM route: Marco Island, Jolley Bridge, retrieved October 2026
  69. OSRM route: Tigertail Beach, Marco Island, retrieved October 2026
  70. OSRM route: Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), retrieved October 2026
  71. Naples Press, retrieved October 2026
  72. Riviera Golf Estates: renter information, retrieved October 2026
  73. Riviera Golf Estates: pet registration form, retrieved October 2026
  74. Riviera Golf Estates: ARB requirements, retrieved October 2026
  75. Alert Collier, retrieved October 2026
  76. Collier water services, retrieved October 2026
  77. Riviera Golf Estates: association copy, retrieved October 2026

Market data from Southwest Florida MLS, pulled August 11, 2026 (closed sales Aug 11, 2025 to Aug 11, 2026). Brokered by Domain Realty.


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