Pelican Bay: Homes for Sale, Private Beach & Living Guide
Roughly three miles of private Gulf beach, reached by tram — North Naples’ premier master-planned community, with two beachfront restaurants and Waterside Shops and Artis—Naples on the doorstep.
Homes for sale in Pelican Bay
174 homes for sale in Pelican Bay · updated July 14, 2026
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Get every Pelican Bay sale from the last 12 months →The private beach is the point of Pelican Bay: about 3 miles of private beach residents reach by electric tram and boardwalk, in one of Naples’ most established luxury communities — roughly 2,300 acres wrapped around protected mangrove preserve between US-41 and the Gulf. Two open-air beachfront restaurants, 18 Har-Tru tennis courts, a full fitness and wellness program, and miles of nature trails are included through mandatory Pelican Bay Foundation membership.
Housing spans Gulf-view high-rises and mid-rises, coach homes and villas, and single-family estates across roughly 65 neighborhoods — one of the widest price ranges under a single Naples address. It fits buyers who want resort-style coastal living with luxury shopping and the arts a walk away, without owning beachfront outright. Golf is separate: Club Pelican Bay is an optional private club, not part of the Foundation.
What makes Pelican Bay different
- ~3 miles of private Gulf beach with attended chair/umbrella service, reached by tram through mangrove preserve
- Two members-only beachfront restaurants — Marker 36 and Sandbar — plus casual cafés
- 18 Har-Tru tennis courts and a full fitness & wellness center, included via the Foundation
- Walk or bike to Waterside Shops (luxury retail) and Artis—Naples (the Naples Philharmonic)
- A wide price spectrum — from sub-$700K condos to $30M+ estates
- 88+ acres of parks, trails, and boardwalks; kayaks, canoes, and sailing for residents
Home types to know
Gulf-view high-rise & mid-rise condos
The signature product — tower and mid-rise residences with Gulf or bay views; the widest range, roughly $650Ks to $30M+ depending on building, floor, and view. Verify current pricing.
Coach homes, garden condos & villas
Lower-density attached homes near golf or lakes — typically the mid-tier of the market. Verify current pricing and association fees.
Single-family estates
Detached homes in select neighborhoods, generally upper-tier into the multi-millions. Verify current pricing.
What it’s like to live in Pelican Bay
Daily life centers on the beach and the outdoors. Residents ride trams through mangrove forest to wide stretches of private sand where attendants set up chairs and the two restaurants serve breakfast through dinner. A morning might mean a tennis clinic, a fitness class, a kayak outing, or a walk on shaded boardwalks — then lunch on the Gulf.
The social hub is the community center, with art studios, classes, and a full calendar of events. Because Waterside Shops and Artis—Naples sit on the community’s edge, fine dining, luxury shopping, and the Philharmonic are minutes away. It’s an active, amenity-rich lifestyle that works for full-time or seasonal use.
What’s inside the gates
Pelican Bay home prices & trends
Pelican Bay is a low-volume luxury market where the mix of what sells swings the headline number. In 2025, the signature Gulf-view and bay condos averaged about $2.18M (~$835/sq ft) while single-family homes averaged roughly $3.62M (~$1,032/sq ft), and the year’s top sale reached about $15.5M. Because a few high-value closings move the median, 12-month comps tell a truer story than any single month.
Inventory is deep for a premier address, and condos have been averaging roughly 150 days on market as the post-Surfside reserve era reprices older buildings — real negotiating room in towers facing assessments, while remediated and newer buildings hold firm. This is a dated snapshot; verify current figures against live listings before you anchor on a price.
What it costs to own in Pelican Bay
- Monthly HOA
- Foundation ~$3,295/yr (~$275/mo) + your condo/HOA dues (vary)
- CDD bond
- None
- Golf
- Optional — Club Pelican Bay (separate, private)
- One-time capital
- ~$10,000 Foundation capital fee at purchase
- Est. recurring monthly
- Foundation ~$275/mo + condo/building fees (vary widely)
Dues typically cover:Private beach, trams, tennis, fitness, community center
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.
Recent Pelican Bay sales
| Sold | Home | Size | Sold price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 4 BR (Oakmont) | 2,743 sq ft | $2,050,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 3+Den (Carlysle At Bay Colony) | 3,274 sq ft | $6,250,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 3 BR (St Vincents) | 1,511 sq ft | $925,000 |
| Jul 2026 | 2+Den (Breakwater) | 1,862 sq ft | $1,100,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 2+Den (St Raphael) | 2,738 sq ft | $1,925,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 2+Den (Marbella At Pelican Bay) | 2,555 sq ft | $2,900,000 |
A sampling of recent closed sales (Naples-area MLS). Ask me for the full, current comps for any home or floor plan.
Buyer watch-list for Pelican Bay
| Check this | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| The Foundation math at closing | Every owner pays the mandatory Pelican Bay Foundation annual assessment plus a one-time enrollment/transfer fee at purchase — on top of your condo or neighborhood association dues. Get the current figures in writing before you compare carrying costs. |
| Building selection beats community selection | The condo stock runs from 1980s towers to renovated and newer buildings, and the SIRS/reserve era has split their pricing and pace: single-family has moved in ~50 days while condos average ~150. Milestone report, SIRS, reserves, and assessments before any condo offer. |
| Golf is its own decision | Club Pelican Bay (27 holes, Arthur Hills) is a separate private club with its own membership and waitlist realities — the Foundation fee does not include it. Confirm availability before buying for the golf. |
Pelican Bay in pictures
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Pelican Bay location
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Pelican Bay sits in North Naples between US-41 and the Gulf, with Waterside Shops and Artis—Naples directly adjacent. Mercato and Vanderbilt Beach are just north, downtown Naples is roughly 12–15 minutes south, and RSW airport is about 30 minutes.
Approximate drive times from Pelican Bay
- Waterside Shops / Artis—Naples~3–5 min (adjacent)
- Mercato / Vanderbilt Beach~5–10 min
- Downtown Naples / 5th Ave S~12–15 min
- RSW International Airport~30 min
Approximate, off-peak driving times — they vary with traffic and season.
Schools & zoning
Pelican Bay is commonly zoned to Sea Gate Elementary, Pine Ridge Middle, and Barron Collier High — verify the current assignment by address with Collier County Public Schools.
Pelican Bay: pros & cons
Pros
- Rare private beach access with tram service and attended amenities
- Two private beachfront restaurants plus tennis, fitness, and water sports via the Foundation
- Walkable to Waterside Shops and Artis—Naples
- A very wide price range — a real entry point into a premier community
- Mature, professionally managed, and wrapped in protected mangrove preserve
Worth weighing
- Layered costs — Foundation dues, separate condo/HOA dues, and a capital fee at purchase add up (verify per property)
- Golf is not included — Club Pelican Bay is separate, with a high initiation and limited availability (verify)
- The beach is a short tram or boardwalk trip, not a walk-out, and draws crowds at peak season
- An older community — some buildings/units need updating, and 90+ associations vary widely in fees and rules
Pelican Bay questions, answered
Is Pelican Bay Foundation membership required, and what does it cost?
Yes — membership is mandatory for all owners and funds the beach, trams, tennis, fitness, and community center. Recent figures are around $3,295 per unit per year plus a roughly $10,000 capital fee at purchase, but verify current numbers with the Foundation. Your individual condo or HOA dues are separate and on top of this.
Is golf included? Do I have to join the country club?
No on both. Club Pelican Bay is a separate, private, member-owned club with its own 27-hole Arthur Hills course, membership, and fees. It’s optional, the initiation is high, and admission can be limited — confirm current pricing and availability directly with the club.
How does the private beach access work?
Residents reach the beach by electric tram (or by walking/biking the boardwalks) through mangrove preserve to north and south pavilions, where attendants provide chairs and umbrellas. Most residences are not direct beachfront, so plan on a short tram ride — but you skip public-beach parking entirely.
Is Pelican Bay good value given the fees?
It depends on use. The wide price range makes it one of the more accessible premier Naples communities to enter, and the private beach plus included amenities are hard to replicate. But total monthly costs — Foundation plus association dues — can be substantial, and some older units need updating. Weigh the carrying cost against how much you’ll use the amenities, and verify all figures against current listings.
What do homes in Pelican Bay actually sell for?
It varies a lot by product. In 2025, the signature gulf-view and bay condos averaged about $2.18 million (~$835 per square foot), while single-family homes averaged roughly $3.62 million (~$1,032 per square foot); the year’s top sale was around $15.5 million. Because it’s a low-volume luxury market, a few high-value closings can swing the monthly median, so use 12-month comps. These are neighborhood averages, so verify against current listings and recent closings for any specific home.
The tram hums through the mangroves and drops you at the sand, where attendants already have the chairs and umbrellas set. Lunch is Marker 36 on the Gulf; the afternoon is a Har-Tru court or a kayak through the preserve. Tonight it’s the Philharmonic at Artis—Naples — it sits on the community’s edge, so you can walk. Could you see yourself here?
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Sources & notes: Pelican Bay Foundation (official) · Club Pelican Bay (golf) · Pelican Bay 2025 market data (Redfin). Figures change — verify any specific number before relying on it.