August Home Sales Heat Up as Inventory Tightens Ahead of Winter Season
Naples, Fla. (September 25, 2026) – Homebuyers in Naples took advantage of the historically slow summer months and found opportunities in August as sales rose slightly and prices remained stable.
After dropping to just 10 homes in August, Valencia Trails jumped to 25 listings in September, many priced above $1 million. As seasonal buyers return this fall, see where the new inventory is, what sellers are asking per square foot and how quickly homes are selling.
The least expensive Stonecreek home now lists at $875,000, the highest entry point we’ve tracked in 2026. Homes under $700,000 have vanished, and ten of 13 listings top $1 million. See how asking prices, price per square foot and days on market compare.
Riverstone has just 12 homes for sale, its lowest inventory this year, yet average days on market has climbed to 177. How can both be true? We break down the numbers by price range and explain why low inventory alone doesn’t guarantee a quick sale.
Closed sales in Naples and Bonita Springs are up 14% over last year, with gains in every price range, from under $300,000 to over $3 million. With inventory near five months of supply, here’s what the latest numbers say as season approaches.
Poolside lunch, anniversary dinner and breakfast the next morning: we put Annie’s Bistro, inside the new Olde Naples Hotel, to the ultimate test. From lobster Cobb to lamb chops and lemon ricotta pancakes, find out why this bistro, bar and bakery earned our September spotlight.
Naples Airport logged 6.76 inches of rain in September, refilling local lakes and ponds, yet the year is still 8.12 inches behind normal. Add a quiet Atlantic with no hurricanes forming all month, and seasonal residents have good reason to plan their return with confidence.
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September is Naples at its quietest, which made it the perfect time for a 28th-anniversary staycation at a brand-new Olde Naples hotel. A rooftop pool, standout service and a quick Tampa getaway for a Zac Brown Band concert prove you don’t need a flight to feel like you're on vacation!
Aqualane Shores 2026 Market Update
What the Numbers Mean for Luxury Homeowners
2026 Year-to-Date | January 1 - September 10, 2026
Aqualane Shores remains one of Naples' premier luxury neighborhoods, with its combination of waterfront homes, Gulf access and proximity to Third Street South continuing to attract buyers at some of [...]
