Pelican Marsh is a gated golf community in North Naples with 26 neighborhoods of single-family homes and condominiums across more than 2,000 acres. In 2025, the community recorded a median closed price of $1,750,000 and an average of $590 per square foot across 29 closed sales. An 18-hole championship golf course anchors the community.
What Is Pelican Marsh Like as a Naples Community?
Pelican Marsh is a 2,000-plus acre gated golf community in North Naples built around 26 distinct neighborhoods, an Audubon-certified championship course, and a resident-run Community Center. Homes and condominiums surround an 18-hole Robert von Hagge course and 133 acres of protected nature preserve, with three gated entrances providing access from US 41, Vanderbilt Beach Road, and Airport Pulling Road. Buyers choose between 18 single-family neighborhoods and 8 condominium communities, all within one address less than two miles from Vanderbilt Beach.
What Awards Has Pelican Marsh Received?
- America's 100 Best Master-Planned Communities, Where to Retire magazine. Pelican Marsh was named among the top 100 master-planned communities in the country, recognizing its blend of amenities, natural preserves, and neighborhood variety.
- Golf Course Renovation of the Year Honoree, Golf Inc. Magazine (2013). Following a course-wide renovation that rebuilt the greens, tees, and surrounds, Pelican Marsh Golf Club was honored for restoring the course's original character while improving playability.
- Champions Tour host site — the Chubb Classic (2000–2001). Pelican Marsh hosted the Chubb Classic, a Champions Tour (Senior PGA Tour) event, and was rated among the top three courses on that tour for both seasons.
- Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Certification. Pelican Marsh Golf Club holds Audubon certification for its environmental stewardship of the course's wetlands and wildlife habitat.
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What Homes Are Currently for Sale in Pelican Marsh?
Pelican Marsh currently lists single-family homes and condominiums across its 26 neighborhoods. Contact Matt Brown for private showings or off-market opportunities.
What Makes Pelican Marsh Stand Out in North Naples?
What Is Pelican Marsh Golf & Country Club Like?
Pelican Marsh Golf Club is a private, 18-hole championship course designed by Robert von Hagge, opened in 1994 and Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary certified. The course features significant elevation changes of up to 30 feet on some holes, unusual for Naples' typically flat terrain, and winds through the community's lakes and marshes. Club amenities include a grass driving range, clubhouse dining, a fitness center and studio, a community pool, nine tennis courts, six lighted pickleball courts, and three bocce courts.
The club has hosted competitive golf at the highest level, including the Champions Tour's Chubb Classic in 2000 and 2001, and underwent a full renovation in 2012 that rebuilt the greens, tees, and surrounds, earning Golf Inc. Magazine's 2013 Renovation of the Year honor. That combination of championship pedigree and ongoing investment is part of why membership carries a multi-year waitlist today.
What Membership Options Does Pelican Marsh Golf Club Offer?
| Membership | Initiation Fee | Annual Dues |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Membership | $150,000 | $19,607 |
| Social Membership | $30,000 | $6,311 |
Golf Membership is capped near 350 members, with non-resident memberships also available.
What Does the Pelican Marsh Community Development District Do?
The Pelican Marsh Community Development District (CDD) is a special-purpose local government, authorized under Chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes and established in 1993, that funds and maintains the community's infrastructure. It is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors elected by residents to staggered four-year terms, and is legally separate from the Pelican Marsh Foundation, which runs the Community Center and its recreational programming.
The CDD's authority is limited to infrastructure and services for the master-planned development, including:
- Water management, including vegetation control in lakes and wetlands
- Street lighting, bulk electric service, and fixture maintenance
- Landscaping and green-space maintenance
- Gate operations and access control
- Roadway and sidewalk repair and signage
- Irrigation, including wells, holding ponds, and pump systems
- Parks and recreational services
What Are the Key Highlights of Pelican Marsh Real Estate?
Pelican Marsh's real estate spans 26 neighborhoods of single-family homes and condominiums surrounding an 18-hole championship course and 133 acres of nature preserve, with prices reflecting both entry-level condos and multi-million-dollar estates.
29 single-family homes sold in Pelican Marsh in 2025 at an average price of $1,886,724 ($590 per square foot) and an average size of 2,979 square feet. The highest home sale price of 2025 in Pelican Marsh was $5,900,000 ($887 per square foot) for a furnished home on a 0.48-acre lot built in 2002 with 6,650 square feet of living space, 5 bedrooms, a den, 5 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, and 3 garage spaces with golf course and lake views.
52 condominiums sold in Pelican Marsh in 2025 at an average price of $771,510 ($410 per square foot) and an average size of 1,869 square feet. The highest condo sale price of 2025 in Pelican Marsh was $1,425,000 ($628 per square foot) for an unfurnished 2nd floor unit built in 1999 with 2,603 square feet of living space, 3 bedrooms, a den, 3 full bathrooms, 2 garage spaces, and lake views.
What Is the Naples Market Data for Pelican Marsh?
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | YoY Change (2025 vs. 2024) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homes Sold | 29 | 25 | 38 | — |
| Median Closed Price | $1,750,000 | $1,600,000 | $2,200,000 | +9.4% |
| Average Closed Price | $1,886,724 | $1,851,820 | $2,270,434 | +1.9% |
| Average Price Per Sq Ft | $590 | $620 | $695 | -4.8% |
| Average Days on Market | 86 | 63 | 41 | +36.5% |
| Highest Sale Price | $5,900,000 | $6,675,000 | $5,300,000 | — |
| Active Inventory (Months Supply) | 3.7 | 4.3 | 2.8 | -14.0% |
Source: Naples Area Board of Realtors (NABOR) Data updated August 2026
What Neighborhoods Make Up Pelican Marsh?
Pelican Marsh is made up of 26 named neighborhoods, 18 single-family communities and 8 condominium communities, each with its own architecture and price point.
Single-Family Home Neighborhoods
- The Arbors
- Augusta
- Bay Laurel Estates
- Clermont
- Gables
- Grand Isle
- Island Cove
- Ivy Pointe
- Marsh Links
- Muirfield
- Portofino
- Savanna
- Sweet Bay
- Terrabella
- Timarron
- Troon Lakes
- Ventura
- Watercrest
Condominium Communities
- Arielle
- Egrets Walk
- Les Chateaux
- Mont Claire
- Osprey Pointe
- Ravenna
- Seville
- St. Croix
WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE ESTATES, PELICAN MARSH, AND BAY COLONY?
The Estates is a small enclave that belongs to both Pelican Marsh and Bay Colony at the same time, which is why it is addressed separately from the 26 neighborhoods listed above rather than counted as a standard Pelican Marsh neighborhood. Physically, The Estates sits entirely inside the gates of Pelican Marsh. On a map, it appears as an enclave completely surrounded by Pelican Marsh neighborhoods and golf holes, and because residents drive on Pelican Marsh roads and use Pelican Marsh's security gates, they are required members of the Pelican Marsh Master Association.
Legally, however, The Estates is structured differently. When the developer, WCI, built The Estates, it was legally attached to Bay Colony rather than Pelican Marsh. WCI structured it this way so that these specific homeowners would receive deeded, automatic membership to the exclusive, beachfront Bay Colony Beach Club on the Gulf of America, an amenity no other Pelican Marsh neighborhood offers. The result is a dual relationship: The Estates draws its physical setting, roads, and gated security from Pelican Marsh, while drawing its beach access and one additional golf club option from Bay Colony.
| Feature / Obligation | Pelican Marsh Relationship | Bay Colony Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Location | Yes — located inside the gates | No — the main Bay Colony community is miles away on the beach |
| Mandatory HOA Fees | Yes — pays Pelican Marsh master fees | Yes — pays Bay Colony master fees |
| Gated Security & Roads | Provided by Pelican Marsh gates | Has its own secondary internal Bay Colony gate |
| Inland Amenities | Access to the Pelican Marsh Community Center | Access to the private Bay Colony Golf Club |
| Beach & Ocean Access | None | Yes — full access to the private Bay Colony Beach Club |
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What Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment Options Are Near Pelican Marsh?
The best shopping near Pelican Marsh is at Mercato, a 53-acre open-air destination on US 41 just north of Vanderbilt Beach Road, minutes from the community's gates. Mercato is anchored by Whole Foods and includes dozens of retail outlets ranging from everyday names like Nordstrom Rack and J. Crew Factory to more exclusive shops like Palm & Paddle for resort and swimwear, Rebecca's Ladies Fashions for elite brands, Sur la Table for kitchenware, and Dunkin's Diamonds for fine jewelry. For a broader look at the area's retail options, see our North Naples shopping and dining guide.
Dining near Pelican Marsh centers on Mercato's roughly 20 restaurants and bars, many locally owned, spanning cuisines from AZN Restaurant's Asian menu to Bravo! and Piola for Italian, McCormick & Schmick's for seafood, Capital Grille for steak, and The Pub for a British-style gastropub experience. Residents who want to venture further into Naples' broader dining scene can reference our guides to downtown Naples restaurants and upscale waterfront restaurants in Naples.
Entertainment near Pelican Marsh is anchored by Mercato's 12-screen Silverspot Cinema, an in-seat dining movie theater, alongside nightlife venues like Blue Martini for live music and PURE Urban Oasis as a cocktail lounge. Mercato also hosts regular community events, including block parties with live bands, the monthly Cars & Coffee 239 meetup, and seasonal art and holiday events, giving residents a steady calendar of things to do without leaving North Naples.
What Can You Do Near Pelican Marsh?
Residents near Pelican Marsh have golf, tennis, the beach, and Naples' broader dining and arts scene all within a short drive, without leaving the gated community for most day-to-day recreation. Expand each category below for details.
Golf
Pelican Marsh's own 18-hole championship course, designed by Robert von Hagge, is the centerpiece of the community, with a grass driving range and clubhouse dining for members. Naples is home to more than 30 private and semi-private golf communities beyond Pelican Marsh, so residents who want to explore further can see our guide to Naples' best private golf courses.
Tennis & Pickleball
The Foundation's Community Center offers eight lighted Har-Tru tennis courts and six lighted pickleball courts, along with professional instruction and three bocce courts, all separate from and in addition to the golf club's own nine tennis courts.
Getting to the Beach
Pelican Marsh does not have its own beach club, but Vanderbilt Beach is less than two miles away, home to one of Naples' two Ritz-Carlton hotels and public beach access for residents who want sand and Gulf of America water without a long drive. For a fuller look at the area's coastline, see our guide to Naples' top beaches.
Staying Active
Beyond the golf course and Community Center, 133 acres of protected preserve wind through Pelican Marsh, with walking and biking paths for residents who prefer to stay active outdoors within the gates.
Dining & Shopping
Mercato and the broader US 41 corridor put North Naples' restaurant and retail scene minutes from Pelican Marsh; see the full North Naples shopping and dining guide below in the Dining, Shopping & Entertainment section of this page.
The Arts
Naples' performing arts scene, including Artis-Naples and the Naples Philharmonic, sits a short drive south of Pelican Marsh. For a fuller look at galleries, shows, and the local arts calendar, see our Naples Florida art scene guide.
What Schools Serve Pelican Marsh?
Pelican Marsh is zoned for Pelican Marsh Elementary School, Pine Ridge Middle School, and Aubrey Rogers High School within the Collier County Public Schools district, and the community is unusual among North Naples golf communities for having its elementary school located directly within its gates. For a full rundown of Naples-area school choices, including private and charter options, see our Naples school options guide.
Zoned Schools
- Pelican Marsh Elementary School (within the community)
- Pine Ridge Middle School
- Aubrey Rogers High School
For more information, check out GreatSchools to explore the local schools.
Where Is Pelican Marsh Located?
Pelican Marsh is located in North Naples, with three gated entrances off US 41, Vanderbilt Beach Road, and Airport Pulling Road, less than two miles from Vanderbilt Beach and minutes from Mercato shopping and dining.
What Are the Best Nearby Places to Visit From Pelican Marsh?
- Artis Naples ~7 min
- Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center ~8 min
- Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park ~9 min
- Golisano Children's Museum of Naples ~9 min
- Clam Pass Park ~10 min
- Freedom Park ~12 min
- The Naples Preserve ~12 min
- Conservancy of Southwest Florida ~13 min
- The Village Shops on Venetian Bay ~13 min
- Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens ~13 min
- Tropic Escape Room ~14 min
- Baker Park ~15 min
- Depot Park ~15 min
- Downtown Old Naples ~16 min
- Wonder Gardens ~16 min
- Riverside Park ~16 min
- Lowdermilk Park ~17 min
- Cambier Park ~18 min
- Bonita Nature Place ~19 min
- Collier Museum at Government Center ~22 min
- Naples Botanical Garden ~23 min
- Koreshan State Park ~23 min
- Naples Pickleball Center ~24 min
- Barefoot Beach County Preserve ~25 min
- Bonita Beach Park ~25 min
- Hertz Arena ~25 min
- Lovers Key State Park ~26 min
- Sanibel Island ~1 hr 5 min
- Captiva Island ~1 hr 23 min
How Close Is Pelican Marsh to Naples and Southwest Florida Airports?
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