A New Year for Naples Real Estate

2007 wasn’t what we would call an “up” year for the real estate market. In fact, it’s fairly safe to say that the opposite was true. Naples home prices fell for the first time in years as the market slid considerably off the quick pace set by ’05 and ’06. But 2008 is a new…

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New Listing: Savoy #807

With two stories (and high ceilings, of course), Savoy #807 is a unique beachfront residence. It has two second-story bedrooms and an optional third bedroom on the first floor (a large den, officially). Features include a wet bar and open overlook from the second floor, and views of both the Gulf and Bay. Also, owners…

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New Listing: Del Mar Club #505

Looking for an affordable residence located in the heart of Naples, FL, and right by the beach? At $435,000, Del Mar #505 could be a couple’s perfect getaway home. This is an interesting unit that may be of interest to buyers who would generally consider the Naples beachfront market out of their price range. There…

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Surfsedge and Gulfside: Park Shore Beachfront

Like all twins, Surfsedge and Gulfside share many of the same features. Both have spectacular location right on the beach, affording Gulf views from every unit. Both have 112 residences on 14 floors, and they feature the same amenity lists. Check it out in the pictures above: just like many identical twins, Gulfside and Surfsedge…

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New Listing: Tropics #151

With a private walk-up right next to the bayfront pool, and no neighboring units above or below (or on three sides, for that matter), unit 151 is surely one of the best locations in the Tropics complex. Standing on the private balcony out back, you are as close to the Bay as it gets without…

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New Listing: Southern Clipper #602

This is the middle unit on the Southern Clipper main building’s top floor, and thus offers as good a view of the Gulf of Mexico as any unit in the building. The wide stretch of unbroken horizon visible from the lanai ensures that you will never miss a sunset. Oh, and speaking of the lanai…take…

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New Listing: Solamar #1505

Make no mistake, Roorda.com has had plenty of listings over the past few months – they just haven’t been included in the blog. Until now. Solamar unit 1505 has 2030 square feet of living area, 3 bedrooms and three full bathrooms, and a true (and spacious) laundry room. With hurricane glass in the living room…

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Leeward Cove: Moorings Bayfront

Had enough of the tired, cookie-cutter concept behind most waterfront condos? You know: pool, beach, view, thank-you-very-much? (Not that there’s anything inherently problematic with a pool, beach, and view) Well, Leeward Cove, a bayfront Naples Moorings condominium, takes a decidedly nonstandard approach. Happy Hour takes place every night at 5 PM, and with a Chiki…

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Club Le Ciel, Park Tower: Park Shore Beachfront

Built alongside the Venetian Tower in 1994, Le Ciel Park Tower Condominium is even closer to the beach. Each of the 71 residential units has 3 bedrooms and sports a beautiful view of the Gulf of Mexico. Living area ranges in size from 2,680-3,060 square feet. Recent improvements include lobby renovations in 2004. The beachfront…

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Club Le Ciel, Venetian Tower: Park Shore Beachfront

Club Le Ciel, constructed in 1994 by the Lutgert Companies, consists of two separate condominiums. The southern Venetian Tower is comprised of 86 residential units typically ranging from 2087 to 2566 square feet of living area, with larger penthouse units on the top three floors. Located in southern Park Shore, the Le Ciel Venetian Tower…

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