Manatee Cove Naples: Gated Pulte Homes, Low Fees & Living Guide
The all-in monthly is the headline — natural gas, no CDD, and low HOA dues in a small gated Pulte community off Manatee Road, with single-family homes from the $400Ks to around $800K.
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See all Manatee Cove homes for sale →The all-in monthly is the headline at Manatee Cove — a small gated community of about 163 single-family homes built by Pulte Homes off Manatee Road at U.S. 41, roughly a mile east of Collier Boulevard (CR-951) in the 34114 ZIP. Built out between about 2021 and 2023, it sits directly across Manatee Road from Manatee Elementary and Manatee Middle schools, and a short drive from both Marco Island and downtown Naples.
What sets Manatee Cove apart in this price range is its cost structure: it’s a natural-gas community with no CDD and relatively low HOA dues. Homes use Pulte’s national “Life Tested” floor plans — eight designs from about 1,405 to 2,894 square feet, in one- and two-story layouts up to five bedrooms — with concrete-block construction, tile roofs, and smart-home pre-wiring.
Amenities are deliberately modest — a resort-style pool, cabana, gas fire pit, and walking paths rather than a golf course or sprawling clubhouse — which helps keep fees down. Because Pulte has finished the community, nearly all purchases today are resale.
What makes Manatee Cove different
- One of the few Naples communities plumbed for natural gas — gas cooking and a gas fire pit.
- No CDD and relatively low HOA dues for a gated, newer-construction community.
- Pulte “Life Tested” floor plans from ~1,405 to ~2,894 sq ft, up to 5 bedrooms.
- Small, low-density enclave (~163 homes) — quieter than the big resort communities nearby.
- Walking distance to Manatee Elementary and Middle; ~20 minutes to Marco Island or downtown Naples.
Home types to know
Smaller single-story
Contour, Compass, and Hallmark plans — ~1,405–1,655 sq ft, 2–3 bedrooms — right-sized plans suited to lock-and-leave or right-size living.
Mid-size single-story
Mystique, Palmary, and Prestige — ~1,889–2,080 sq ft, 2–3 bedrooms with den/flex options.
Two-story homes
Trailside and Whitestone — ~2,615–2,894 sq ft, up to 5 bedrooms plus a loft; the largest plans in the community.
What it’s like to live in Manatee Cove
Manatee Cove is a compact, all-ages gated neighborhood rather than a resort — about 163 Pulte single-family homes on one loop (Yellowfin Circle), where the draws are the price point and the schools across the street, and the homes work for full-time or seasonal use alike. It’s not 55+ and not a golf community.
Daily life centers on a modest amenity core: a resort-style community pool with a poolside cabana, a gas fire-pit lounge, a BBQ and picnic area, and sidewalks and walking/biking paths throughout. That’s the honest extent of it — there’s no golf, and the larger clubhouse, fitness-center, and spa amenities you’ll see on some aggregator listings aren’t reflected in the community’s primary marketing or the MLS feature lists, so confirm exactly what’s built before you count on it. The trade-off for the lighter amenities is a lighter fee bill.
The location is quintessential South/East Naples off U.S. 41: near Fiddler’s Creek and about 20 minutes from Marco Island, with downtown Naples, 5th Avenue South, and the Gulf beaches roughly 20–25 minutes northwest. Everyday shopping and medical offices along Collier Boulevard are 10–15 minutes away. It suits buyers who want newer, low-maintenance construction and a quiet gate over big-community amenities.
What’s inside the gates
The homes of Manatee Cove
Contour
2 bed / 2 bath, ~1,405 sq ft — the smallest plan.
Compass
2–4 bed, ~1,471 sq ft.
Hallmark
2–3 bed / 2 bath, ~1,655 sq ft, optional den.
Mystique
2–5 bed, ~1,889 sq ft — a popular Pulte plan.
Palmary
2–3 bed / 2 bath, ~1,943 sq ft.
Prestige
2–3 bed / 2.5 bath, ~2,080 sq ft.
Trailside
5 bed / 3 bath, ~2,615 sq ft, 2–3-car garage.
Whitestone
4–5 bed / 2.5–3.5 bath, ~2,894 sq ft — the largest plan.
Manatee Cove home prices & trends
Manatee Cove is a small, value-oriented resale market where the floor plan drives price more than the address — it’s only about 163 homes on a single loop, so a handful of sales set the tone. Heading into mid-2026, resales generally ran from the mid-$400Ks to around $800K, with a trailing-12-month median near $570K (average sale closer to $606K) and price-per-square-foot roughly $250–$390 depending on size and finishes. Homes have taken around 115 days to sell.
Inventory is thin — typically only a handful of homes list at once — and recently spanned roughly $479K to $760K, from the smaller two-bedroom plans up to the larger two-story, five-bedroom homes. These are small-sample figures for a brand-new community with a short resale history, so a single closing can swing the median. Treat them as directional (as of 2026 · verify against current listings) and lean on the closest recent Yellowfin Circle closings for any specific home.
Buyer watch-list for Manatee Cove
| Check this | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| HOA dues (verify current) | A 2023–24 MLS listing showed HOA around $828/quarter (~$3,312/yr) covering lawn care, water, trash, security, and the gate. New-community fees often step up after the builder turns the association over, so confirm the current amount for the specific home. |
| No CDD — a real cost advantage | Unlike many newer East Naples communities (Naples Reserve, Seven Shores, Hacienda Lakes), Manatee Cove has no Community Development District assessment on the tax bill. Confirm on the current Collier County tax record for the parcel. |
| Hurricane protection varies by home | Some homes have full impact glass; others rely on manual shutters (single-hung windows). Verify window/door protection and get a current wind-mitigation and insurance quote per address. |
| Pool is community-only | Most homesites are sized for a future private pool, but many homes were delivered without one. Confirm whether a home has a pool (or room to add one) and how the lanai/screen is set up. |
| Lease & pet rules | Leasing is capped (30-day minimum, roughly 3 leases per year) and pets are limited (about 3). Confirm the current restrictions before writing if rental plans or multiple pets are in the picture. |
| Thin resale track record | As a small, recently built community, only a handful of homes trade each year, so comps are limited — a single sale moves the average. Anchor pricing to the closest recent Yellowfin Circle closings. |
Manatee Cove location
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Manatee Cove sits off Manatee Road just east of U.S. 41, about a mile east of the CR-951 (Collier Blvd) intersection in the 34114 ZIP (MLS area NA38, “South of US-41 East of 951”). Marco Island is roughly 20 minutes south, downtown Naples and the Gulf beaches about 20–25 minutes northwest, and the shopping and medical offices along Collier Boulevard are 10–15 minutes away.
Approximate drive times from Manatee Cove
- Collier Blvd (CR-951) shopping~10 min
- I-75 (Collier Blvd / Exit 101)~15 min
- Marco Island~20 min
- Downtown Naples / 5th Ave S~22 min
- Gulf beaches (Naples)~25 min
- RSW International Airport~45 min
Approximate, off-peak driving times — they vary with traffic and season.
Schools & zoning
Manatee Elementary and Manatee Middle sit directly across Manatee Road — within walking distance — and Lely High School has historically served this South/East Naples area. Boundaries change, so verify current attendance zones with Collier County Public Schools.
Manatee Cove: pros & cons
Pros
- Natural gas and no CDD — an unusual combination at this price point
- Relatively low HOA dues for a gated, newer community
- Newer Pulte construction (concrete block, tile roofs); builder warranties still transferring on some homes
- Quiet, low-density (~163 homes) and steps from Manatee Elementary/Middle
Worth weighing
- Modest amenities — a pool, cabana, and fire pit, not a resort clubhouse or golf
- Beaches and downtown Naples are ~20–25 minutes via US-41
- Small resale market means limited comps and inventory
- HOA fees and hurricane-protection specs vary by home — verify each
Manatee Cove questions, answered
Who builds Manatee Cove?
Manatee Cove is a Pulte Homes (PulteGroup) community of about 163 single-family homes off Manatee Road at U.S. 41 in East/South Naples. Pulte offered eight of its “Life Tested” floor plans here; the community is essentially built out, so most purchases today are resale.
Does Manatee Cove have a CDD?
No. Manatee Cove has no Community Development District, so there’s no separate CDD assessment on the tax bill — a genuine cost advantage over many newer East Naples communities. Still confirm on the current Collier County tax record for the specific parcel.
Does Manatee Cove have natural gas?
Yes — it’s one of the relatively few Naples communities plumbed for natural gas, serving gas cooktops and the community gas fire pit. That’s a draw for buyers who prefer to cook with gas.
Does Manatee Cove have golf?
No. Manatee Cove is a small, low-fee residential community, not a golf community. Amenities are limited to a resort-style pool, cabana, gas fire pit, BBQ/picnic area, and walking paths.
What are the HOA fees, and is it 55+?
It’s all-ages, not 55+. A 2023–24 MLS listing showed HOA dues around $828 per quarter (about $3,312 a year), covering lawn/land maintenance, water, trash, security, and common areas. Verify the current amount, since new-community fees often adjust after the builder turns the association over to residents.
What do homes in Manatee Cove sell for?
Recently, resales have generally run from the mid-$400Ks to around $800,000 depending on size and floor plan, with a trailing-12-month median near $570,000 (average sale closer to $606,000) and homes taking roughly 115 days to sell. Smaller two-bedroom plans (around 1,400 sq ft) anchor the low end and the larger two-story, five-bedroom homes (up to ~2,900 sq ft) the top. Because it’s a small community, only a handful of homes trade each year and a single sale can move the average — verify against current listings and the closest recent Yellowfin Circle closings before pricing an offer. (Figures as of 2026 · verify against current listings.)
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Sources & notes: Naples Condo Boutique — Manatee Cove (amenities, floor plans, sales) · Realty of Naples — Manatee Cove homes · Pulte Homes — Manatee Cove community page · MLS listing detail, 2236 Yellowfin Cir (HOA, no-CDD, coordinates) · Manatee Cove of Naples HOA — CMG Florida · Florida Weekly — Pulte’s Manatee Cove offers value in Naples. Figures change — verify any specific number before relying on it.