Golf Community
How should this season’s NABOR / Collier stats reshape a Naples golf-community shortlist?
As of NABOR’s September 2026 report (released Oct 23), Collier’s overall median closed at $575,000 with inventory down 17.3% to 4,240 homes and 5.5 months of supply—so this season’s golf shortlist should start from the single-family vs condo split ($747,500 / $400,000) and parcel-level comps, not last year’s excess-inventory playbook.
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Key facts
- NABOR tracks Collier County listings/sales excluding Marco Island via Southwest Florida MLS. (nabor.com Market Statistics)
- September 2026 overall median closed price: $575,000 (+4.5% from $550,000 in September 2025). (NABOR Sept 2026 release, Oct 23)
- Closed sales: 623 (+2.5% from 608). Active inventory: 4,240 (−17.3% from 5,128). (NABOR)
- New listings: 1,073 (+4.8% YoY; +35% vs August’s 792). Months of inventory: 5.5 (down from 7.8 a year earlier). (NABOR)
- Average days on market: 99. Pending sales: 702 (−6.8% YoY; broker commentary notes pending still up ~19% YTD vs 2025). (NABOR)
- Single-family median: $747,500 (+3.1%); condo median: $400,000 (−2.4%). Sellers received 94.8% of list (SF 95.5%; condo 94.0%). (Gulfshore Business / OS Florida citing NABOR)
- Inventory under $300,000: 555 properties; 470 were condominiums. (NABOR)
- Official NABOR 2026 release calendar includes OCT 23 (Sept report) and NOV 20. (nabor.com Market Statistics)
September 2026 NABOR snapshot (Collier excl. Marco Island)
| Metric | Sep 2026 | Sep 2025 | YoY change | Shortlist implication |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 623 | 608 | +2.5% | Demand still present heading into season |
| Active inventory | 4,240 | 5,128 | −17.3% | Fewer choices than last fall; still not scarce |
| New listings | 1,073 | 1,024 | +4.8% | Fresh product after a quiet August |
| Median closed (overall) | $575,000 | $550,000 | +4.5% | County backdrop; golf inventory sits above this |
| Single-family median | $747,500 | — | +3.1% | Closer frame for estate / golf SF product |
| Condo median | $400,000 | — | −2.4% | Softness concentrated in condos, not estate golf |
| Months of supply | 5.5 | 7.8 | −29.5% | More balanced than last September |
| Avg. days on market | 99 | — | flat vs Aug | Time for diligence without assuming instant sellouts |
| Pending sales | 702 | 753 | −6.8% | Cooler YoY pipeline; YTD pending still firmer per NABOR commentary |
| % of list price | 94.8% | 93.9% | +0.9 pts | Negotiating room still exists |
Local example
On October 23, 2026, NABOR released the September report. A buyer comparing a Mediterra Sports & Beach path to a Quail West House membership should treat that release as the current MLS backdrop—then overlay club-specific capacity from each club’s official membership page and parcel comps from the Collier (or Lee) Property Appraiser, not from a generic “Naples is hot” summary. Club capacity (for example, Mediterra Full Golf / Limited Golf at cap on the Club’s own page) is a membership constraint, not an MLS count.
What this means for buyers
Use the NABOR numbers for calendar and urgency, then build the shortlist from club rules and parcel facts. Ask for: (1) current membership category availability in writing from the club, (2) the parcel’s Collier or Lee tax roll / TRIM history, and (3) a side-by-side of HOA/POA + club + ad-valorem for each finalist address. Do not let a county-wide median decide between named golf communities.
What this means for sellers
If your golf-community home is priced to the current comparable set, September’s absorption story supports listing into season. Inventory is lower than last year—not zero. Days on market still averaged 99 in September, so priced-right homes move; peak asks still need comps from the Property Appraiser, not last year’s list.
FAQ
Does a $575,000 county median mean golf communities are “affordable” again?
No. That figure mixes all closed sales in Collier excluding Marco Island. Single-family median was $747,500; golf-equity communities routinely trade far above both. Use the medians as market weather, not as a price target.
Inventory fell 17.3%—should I waive inspections to win?
The data do not support that. Days on market still averaged 99 in September. Use the tighter supply to move faster on document requests, not to skip association or membership diligence.
Condo median fell while single-family rose—does that affect golf communities?
Indirectly. Softness under $300,000 is concentrated in condominiums (470 of 555 active listings in that band were condos). Estate golf product behaves more like the single-family side of the report.
How fresh are these stats?
The September 2026 report was released October 23, 2026. Re-check NABOR’s November 20 release on the market-statistics calendar before locking a January offer strategy.
Where do club waitlists fit?
After MLS timing. Treat club capacity (for example, Mediterra’s published Full Golf / Limited Golf at-cap status) as a separate constraint from county inventory months.
Sources
- NABOR, “September Housing Activity Shows Naples Area Real Estate Market Is Finding Its Balance,” Oct 23, 2026 (accessed 2026-10-28)
- NABOR Market Statistics hub (accessed 2026-10-28)
- Gulfshore Business, Naples-area home sales / inventory (citing NABOR SF/condo medians), Oct 27, 2026 (accessed 2026-10-28)
- OS Florida, “Naples, FL Market Report — October 2026” (NABOR Sep update) (accessed 2026-10-28)
- Collier County Property Appraiser (accessed 2026-10-28)
- Collier County Property Appraiser maps (accessed 2026-10-28)
- The Club at Mediterra, Membership (capacity context for shortlist overlay) (accessed 2026-10-28)
Your next step: Want help turning this season’s NABOR numbers into a two-club shortlist with membership and tax stacks side by side? Reach Mike Pepple, Engel & Voelkers Naples, at 239-777-8870 or Mike@GulfAndGreens.com.
Last reviewed October 28, 2026.
Community rules, HOA and club terms, fees, and availability described here can change and should be verified directly with the community, association, or club before you make a decision.
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