Golf on your terms — two public championship courses and a private equity option across a ~2,900-acre South Naples master plan, with the Players Club & Spa and 40+ neighborhoods from $250K condos to $3M+ estates.
130 homes for sale in Lely Resort · updated August 2, 2026
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Get every Lely Resort sale from the last 12 months →At Lely Resort, golf is pay-as-you-play unless you choose more: two of its three championship courses are public — no membership required to play — and the third is a private equity club you can join separately. It’s one of South Naples’ largest master-planned communities — roughly 2,900 acres off Collier Boulevard (CR-951) and US-41, about 15–20 minutes from downtown Naples, the beaches, and Marco Island. Developed largely by Stock Development over three decades, it spans 40+ neighborhoods, from rentable golf condos to multimillion-dollar custom estates.
At its center are three championship golf courses — Flamingo Island (Robert Trent Jones Sr.) and Mustang (Lee Trevino), both public, plus the private Gary Player–designed Classics — and the ~30,000-sq-ft Players Club & Spa. Lely is now largely built out, so it’s primarily a resale market, with a handful of newer Stock neighborhoods (Lakoya, Tasori, Sunstone).
The most important thing to understand: Lely is not one uniform HOA or membership. In many neighborhoods, Players Club membership is a mandatory recorded covenant; in others it’s optional. For a neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown — all 40+ communities, covenant status, fees, and an interactive map — see our dedicated guide at lelyresortguides.com.
Ole, Greenlinks, Coral Falls, Sunstone, Twelve Oaks — roughly $250K–$700K. Greenlinks allows short-term rentals.
Hawthorne, Ascot, Saratoga, Cordoba, Mustang Villas — roughly $300K–$1.2M, low-maintenance living.
Masters Reserve, Players Cove, Tasori, Prestwick Place, Champions — roughly $500K–$1.4M, many with pools.
Classics Plantation Estates, Lakoya, Majors, Lely Island & Tiger Island Estates — roughly $1M–$3.9M.
For many homeowners Lely delivers a country-club lifestyle without joining a country club: the Players Club & Spa centers daily life with resort and lap pools, a tiki bar, racquet sports, a full spa, fitness, and a busy social calendar.
Golfers get unusual flexibility — play the public Flamingo Island and Mustang courses without a membership, or pursue a private equity membership at The Classics. Several neighborhoods also have their own pools and clubhouses (Ole’s Village Center, Alden Woods, and more).
HOA Master ~$30/qtr (~$10/mo) + neighborhood sub-association (varies) · CDD Lely CDD ~$997 per ERU/yr (FY2026 adopted; ~$83/mo on the tax bill) — ERU count varies by product, verify per parcel · Golf: Two public courses; Players Club optional ($10k refundable deposit + ~$6,400/yr + tax, 2026)
Illustrative — fees vary by association. Verify per home.
The January after closing, the assessed value resets to roughly your purchase price — the seller’s current bill is not a preview of yours.
FEMA zones vary by parcel, and FEMA letters (LOMA/LOMR‑F) that change a home’s zone never appear on the map layer.
Dues typically cover: Master roads/gates/commons; sub-assoc adds lawn/amenities by neighborhood
Approximate, as of June 2026; varies by home type and sub-association — a comparison aid, not a quote. Excludes property tax, insurance, and utilities. Always verify exact numbers per home.
Estimate, not a tax bill or tax advice. Exemptions, caps, and portability: the Collier property-tax guide. Exact figures for any address: the Collier County Property Appraiser’s estimator.
| Check this | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Players Club covenant | Mandatory in many neighborhoods (e.g., Lakoya, Players Cove, Tasori), optional in others. It’s a real recurring cost — confirm for the exact home. |
| Neighborhood dues | Condo & coach-home dues run higher (building insurance/exteriors); single-family is usually lower. Every association differs. |
| Rental rules | Greenlinks, Indian Wells & Falcons Glen allow short-term/weekly rentals; most neighborhoods require 30-day minimums; the Classics estates require a full year. |
| Classics golf | A separate private equity membership, distinct from the Players Club — confirm initiation and dues directly with the club. |
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In the printable map: community boundary · 139 named streets · 2,733 building outlines · lakes & water · golf course
From the Collier County road centreline layer, which covers public roads. Gated communities keep interior streets private, so this list can be shorter than what you'll drive.
Boundary from Collier County and the City of Naples · street centrelines from Collier County · buildings and water © OpenStreetMap contributors. Drawn from public records and unofficial — boundaries are approximate, verify any specific address with the county. Look up a specific address → · Printable map
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Approximate, off-peak driving times — they vary with traffic and season.
Lely Resort is commonly zoned to Lely Elementary, Manatee Middle, and Lely High — but this large community spans multiple tracts and assignments can differ by neighborhood. Verify by exact address with Collier County Public Schools.
It depends on the neighborhood. Many carry a recorded "Amenities Covenant" requiring membership in the Players Club & Spa; others are optional, and a few are mixed. Always confirm the covenant for the specific home.
Per the 2026 schedule, a $10,000 refundable membership deposit plus annual dues of $6,400 + 6% Florida sales tax. Verify current figures with the club.
Yes — Flamingo Island and Mustang are public, pay-as-you-play courses. The Classics is private (equity membership).
It is now primarily a resale market, with a few newer Stock neighborhoods (Lakoya, Tasori, Sunstone) representing the final phases.
In 2025, across all home types, the median sale price ran roughly $610K to $655K — about $318 per square foot — with homes typically taking around 73 days to sell, per Redfin. Because Lely spans rentable golf condos to multimillion-dollar Classics estates, the right number depends heavily on the home type and neighborhood: condos and villas trade from the $250Ks, while estates reach $3M+. These are community-wide averages, so verify against current listings and recent closings for the specific neighborhood and home.
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Your tee time is on Flamingo Island or Mustang — both public, so no membership stands between you and the first tee. Lunch at Sam Snead’s Tavern on the public-golf side, then the afternoon at the Players Club & Spa: the lagoon pool, the tiki bar, maybe one of the 13 Har-Tru courts. If your neighborhood carries the Players Club covenant, that campus is part of ownership; if not, joining is a choice — either way, today’s tee time never required a membership. Could you see yourself here?
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Sources & notes: The Players Club & Spa — Membership (covenant list) · Lely Resort neighborhood guide · Lely Resort 2025 market data (Redfin). Figures change — verify any specific number before relying on it.