Naples Land Lots & Acreage For Sale
Land for Sale in Naples, FL
Land in Naples ranges from rural acreage to the most valuable residential lots in Florida. From January to September 2026, 397 lots and acreage parcels sold at a median $160,000, about $71,000 an acre, with most of the volume in Golden Gate Estates, where a typical 2¼-acre homesite sold for $130,000. On the coast it is a different market: the year’s top land sale was a $37 million lot in Old Naples. With roughly 15 months of supply and land selling at a median 91.2% of list price, buyers have more room to negotiate than in almost any other part of the Naples market.
Quick Facts
- $160,000Median residential lot
- $170,000Median acreage parcel
- $60,000Golden Gate, per acre
- $1,399,500Median waterfront lot
- 91.2%Land: sold-to-list price
- 15 monthsSupply of land for sale
- 397Land sales, 2026 Q1–Q3
- $37MTop land sale, Old Naples
NABOR MLS, Naples, January to September 2026; listings at the start of October 2026. RV and motorcoach resort lots excluded.
The Naples Land Market in 2026
Residential lot sales were steady against the same months of 2025, 306 then and 305 now, at a median near $160,000. Acreage was busier, with sales up from 71 to 92 and the median up from $160,000 to $170,000.
Supply is the defining feature. About 657 lots and acreage parcels were listed at the start of October 2026, against roughly 44 sales a month, which gives buyers time and leverage. Land also sells further below list than homes: 91.2% at the median, against 95.6% for Naples single-family homes.
| Measure | Residential lots | Acreage | Waterfront lots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 305 | 92 | 38 |
| Median price | $160,000 | $170,000 | $1,399,500 |
| Median size | 1.17 acres | 2.73 acres | 0.37 acres |
| Median per acre | $82,000 | $56,000 | $4,360,000 |
| Median days on market | 57 | 78 | 113 |
| Sold-to-list price | 91.4% | 90.2% | 92.7% |
| Active listings | 499 | 158 | — |
| Months of supply | 15 | 15 | — |
Golden Gate Estates Land
Golden Gate Estates, east of I-75, is the largest land market in Naples and one of the largest platted subdivisions in the United States. It accounted for 263 of the 397 land sales from January to September 2026, at a median $130,000 for about 2.3 acres, or roughly $60,000 an acre.
Homesites are typically 1.14, 2.27, 2.5, 2.73 or 5 acres, zoned for estate residential use, and many rely on private wells and septic systems rather than central water and sewer. With 378 parcels listed at a median $169,900, it is a buyer’s market for anyone planning a custom home with room to spare. See also Livingston Woods and Oakes Estates for estate living closer to North Naples.
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Coastal and Waterfront Lots
West of US 41, vacant lots are rare and most new homes rise on the site of an older one. When a buildable coastal lot does sell, it sets the price of the land under every home around it. In 2026 that included a $37 million lot on 5th Avenue South in Old Naples and a $19.5 million lot on Gordon Drive in Port Royal. For finished homes at that level, see Naples luxury homes.
Waterfront lots of every kind sold at a median $1,399,500 from January to September 2026, against $750,000 in the same months of 2025, a figure that moves with the handful of Gulf and bayfront lots that trade each year. For homes on the water, see Naples waterfront homes and Gulf access homes.
| Neighborhood | Lot sales | Median price | Highest sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Royal | 5 | $11,000,000 | $19,500,000 |
| Aqualane Shores | 4 | $5,200,000 | $5,525,000 |
| Old Naples | 16 | $3,412,500 | $37,000,000 |
| Royal Harbor | 6 | $2,925,000 | $4,037,000 |
| The Moorings | 8 | $2,762,500 | $5,050,000 |
| Park Shore | 10 | $2,581,250 | $7,500,000 |
| Vanderbilt Beach (Conners) | 9 | $2,495,000 | $5,500,000 |
| Seagate | 2 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
| Naples Park | 19 | $580,000 | $1,035,000 |
Naples Land by Price Range
Every price range has more than nine months of supply, and the middle of the market, from $500,000 to $1 million, has the most. Well-priced lots still sell; overpriced ones can sit for years.
Listings at the start of October 2026 divided by average monthly sales, January to September 2026. NABOR MLS, residential lots and acreage in Naples.
Before You Buy Land
The checks that decide what you can build.
- Zoning and use
- Confirm the zoning and any deed restrictions or HOA rules, which set what you can build, how large, and whether you can keep horses, a guest house or a business.
- Flood zone and elevation
- Most of coastal Naples is in a FEMA flood zone. New homes must be built to the required elevation, which affects design and cost. Look up any parcel on FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center, and see our buyer’s guide.
- Water and sewer
- Many lots east of I-75 use private wells and septic systems. Check whether county water and sewer reach the lot, and what connection would cost.
- Survey and environmental
- Order a current survey. Some parcels contain wetlands or protected species habitat that require permits or limit where you can build.
- Access and frontage
- Check road access, frontage and easements, and for waterfront lots the seawall, dock rights and route to the Gulf.
Building on Your Lot
From permit to keys.
- Permits
- Homes in the City of Naples are permitted by the city; elsewhere by Collier County. Gulf-front lots may also need a state permit for construction near the beach. See the Florida DEP’s Coastal Construction Control Line program.
- Impact fees
- New homes in Collier County pay impact fees for roads, schools, parks and utilities. They are a meaningful line in any building budget. Collier County publishes current impact fee rates.
- Financing
- Lot loans and construction loans differ from ordinary mortgages and usually need larger down payments. Speak with a lender early.
- Taxes on vacant land
- Vacant land is taxed without a homestead exemption until a home is built and occupied as your permanent residence.
- Your team
- An architect, a builder and a land-use attorney or engineer early in the process save time and money. Their input often changes which lot is the right one. If you would rather buy new, see new construction homes.
Insider Information
Experienced buyers often price the land, site work and construction accurately, then leave Collier County’s impact fees out of the budget. The county charges them on every new home to fund schools, parks, roads and other public services.
On a single-family home under 4,000 square feet, the county’s fees alone come to $23,764 under the schedule in force since 1 May 2026, before water, sewer and fire district fees. They must be paid before the certificate of occupancy is issued, and fire fees at permit, so build them into the budget from the start.
From Dan Boyle, October 2026
Naples Land FAQs
How much does land cost in Naples, FL?
From January to September 2026, residential lots in Naples sold at a median $160,000 and acreage parcels at $170,000. Prices range from under $100,000 for inland homesites to tens of millions for Gulf-front lots in Old Naples and Port Royal.
Do Golden Gate Estates lots have water and sewer?
Many do not. Much of Golden Gate Estates relies on private wells and septic systems rather than county water and sewer. Check utilities, soil and drainage for each parcel before you buy, and budget for a well and septic system if the lot has neither, since both add cost and time to a build.
What does a waterfront lot cost in Naples?
Waterfront lots sold at a median $1,399,500 from January to September 2026, from canal lots in Vanderbilt Beach to a $19.5 million waterfront lot on Gordon Drive in Port Royal. Water access and frontage drive the price more than size.
How much is an acre of land in Golden Gate Estates?
About $60,000 an acre at the median from January to September 2026. A typical homesite of about 2¼ acres sold for $130,000. Price varies with location, road frontage, how much clearing the lot needs and whether county water reaches it, so two lots of the same size can differ widely.
Is it a buyer’s market for land in Naples?
Yes. About 657 lots and acreage parcels were for sale at the start of October 2026, roughly 15 months of supply, and land sold at a median 91.2% of list price. Buyers have time to compare and room to negotiate.
Can I build on any lot in Naples?
Not always. Zoning, flood elevation, wetlands, utilities and deed restrictions all affect what you can build, and some parcels need environmental permits before any clearing. Check each one during your inspection period, before you close, with a survey and a call to the city or county permitting office.
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