Naples Florida Real Estate

Aqualane Shores Naples Florida is located at the southern end of Naples proper strategically between the areas of Port Royal and Old Naples.  Aqualane Shores was one of the first areas to be developed and launched the first dredging and fill operation starting in 1949, the same year Naples became an official city.  Some of the most fabulous Naples waterfront homes and estates located on deep water canals leading to Naples Bay can be found in Aqualane Shores. 

Because Aqualane is located within a short distance from the fabulous Naples Florida sugary sand beaches, the Naples Pier, Third Street shopping district and the world renowned Fifth Avenue, prices have always remained somewhat out of reach for the masses.  There was a time not too long ago that you couldn't even tip toe into the neighborhood without at least 2 million in your pocket and at those prices you didn't expect more than a glorified tear down.

Here's a recap of the Aqualane Shores average sold price trends over the past 4 years:

Although there are certain economic factors that will aid in the protection of a real estate collapse in Aqualane Shores, I have noticed prices coming down slightly.  Let's take a look at the Aqualane Shores market as a whole.

Here's an Aqualane Shores Market Snapshot:

• Active Listings:       26     $1,695,000 to $6,895,000
• Pending Listings:    0        Eaaak!
• Closed Sales 2008  27      $1,500,000 to $7,200,000

How good or bad is it?  Well, I must admit...it's been quite awhile since I've seen any interest in the area.  Although I saw some good interest earlier this year.  This absence of activity is no reason to panic.  Aqualane Shores is more of a high season neighborhood.  In fact, over the last two years only 2 properties in Aqualane went under contract in June, 0 in July, 1 in August and 0 in September.  So the fact there are no pending properties in Aqualane right now actually makes sense!

What does that mean for you? 

If you're considering the possibility of making a purchase in Aqualane,it would seem to me that maybe now is your best chance for good negotiating.  It's almost always easier to negotiate when nobody is banging the door down to buy than when the slew of season traffic (or hopes for a busy season) starts buzzing around.  I've heard many sellers comment about the fact that they don't know when the next buyer's coming so maybe they should put their best foot forward now.  Keep in mind this is only if you start negotiations with a serious offer.  Unless someone has given you "super secret" information, coming in with an offer at half the list price or a number equally insulting is probably only going to waste your time.

If you're thinking about selling your property in Aqualane price it right.  If I were you, I probably wouldn't put it on the market until later this year because chances are the listing is going to do nothing but collect some dust between now and October.  Not that your property can't sell between now and then...if you can wait...then fine. If you're in a hurry, let's hop on it but be prepared to be aggressive after the few who are thinking Aqualane Shores right now! 

For more information regarding the Aqualane Shores area or any other Naples Florida real estate questions, feel free to give me a shout.  I'm happy to assist!

Best Regards,

Your Naples Smart Girl!

Aqualane Shores is one of the most desired communities in Naples, Florida.  Primarily a boating community with some off water locations available, it is highly regarded mostly because of it's superior location to 5th Avenue and 3rd Street, two of Naples finest shopping and dining locales and the fact that the waterfront lots offer a close proximity to Naples Bay and then an easily navigable shot to the Gulf of Mexico. 

So what's it take to "break in" to Aqualane Shores these days?

Get your wallet out, the lowest priced listing in Aqualane Shores today comes in at:

$1,890,000

For this price you can choose between two listings priced exactly the same.

Both homes were built in the 50's, offer 2 bedrooms plus a den and provide right around 1,600 square feet of living space.

One offers a deeded boat slip the other a slightly larger lot and some updating.

So if you've been thinking about Aqualane Shores, it's been a long time since anyone's been able to "break in" under $2,000,000 so here's your chance.

If you want to be an Aqualane Shores High Roller...Consider a new construction home to be completed in 2008.  It features 6 bedrooms, 6 baths over 6,600 square feet of living space and a brand new 40 ft dock. 

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Best Regards,

Your Naples Smart Girl!

Aqualane Shores Naples Florida is located at the southern end of Naples proper strategically between the areas of Port Royal and Old Naples.  Aqualane Shores was one of the first areas to be developed and launched the first dredging and fill operation starting in 1949, the same year Naples became an official city.  Some of the most fabulous Naples waterfront homes and estates located on deep water canals leading to Naples Bay can be found in Aqualane Shores Naples Florida. 

Located within a short distance from Aqualane Shores Naples Florida are sandy beaches, the Naples Pier, Third Street shopping district and the world renowned Fifth Avenue.  Art galleries, fine restaurants, elegant shopping close by enhance the value of these homes and you will find a wide variety of Naples charming vintage properties along with new magnificent architecture. 

Aqualane Shores Naples Florida is one of the few areas in Naples offering waterfront access without bridges.  If you currently own or plan to purchase a big boat, properties in the Aqualane Shores location should accommodate easily.  To proclaim ownership of an Aqualane Shores Naples Florida property will be wildly admired and approved by those who know the Naples area because truth be known, not everyone knows it but those who know....know.  

Selling Your Aqualane Shores Property?  If you're considering selling your Aqualane Shores property, statistics show interest in Aqualane Shores has slowed.  There is approximately 28 months of inventory currently on the market. The trick to selling right now is pricing your property to sell and listing with a Naples Realtor who knows how to expose your home to Buyers who can and will purchase in the Aqualane Shores area.  Note this past quarter fewer listings went on the market than in the past several months which will help if you consider the basic supply and demand rule but if you are "crossing your fingers" for your "price" Please consider enjoying your property while keeping it off the market for the next few months.

Buying Aqualane Shores Property?  If you're considering purchasing in the Aqualane Shores area, now might be a great time to make an offer.  A few words of caution:  Although inventories are higher than normal, sellers in the Aqualane Shores area have the ability to hold out for their price for the most part and may not be willing to negotiate substantially.  This is great news for you should you decide to purchase in the Aqualane Shores area because history will prove prices hold better here than in many other areas in Naples which may have everything to do with the financial sophistication of the homeowners who own property here.

You will want to make an intelligent offer from the beginning or risk losing the opportunity to negotiate amicably with the seller (which may in the long run end up costing you more) or possibly losing the property all together.  If you are a "deal seeker" contact me and allow me to help you locate the best deal in Aqualane Shores.  This can be done without wasting a great deal of everybody's time including your own.

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