Waterways of Naples is what families picture when they imagine moving to Naples: a gated community of single-family homes on generous lots wrapped around lakes, in the fast-growing northeast corridor off Immokalee Road — where newer schools, new shopping and new roads have turned “out east” into one of the smartest value plays in the county.
The community is built around its namesake: lakes threading between home sites, many with long water views and western sunset exposures. Lots run larger than the Naples gated-community norm, homes are predominantly 3–5 bedroom single-family from the late 1990s and 2000s, and the amenity set — clubhouse, pool, courts, play areas — serves families rather than resort tourists. It is a neighborhood where people actually live year-round.
Homes commonly trade in the $500Ks to $700Ks, with premium lakefront and updated homes above that. For a gated single-family community with real lot sizes, that price sits meaningfully below comparable product closer to the coast — the trade is drive time, and the northeast corridor’s growth keeps shrinking what that trade costs you. I toured one of its standout lakefront homes in this Waterways feature.
HOA fees here are moderate by Naples gated-community standards — covering the gate, common areas and amenities without a resort-level bill. Confirm the current fee and budget as part of your offer homework; the fee table shows how Waterways-style communities compare across the market.
Families targeting the school corridor, buyers who want gated single-family space without coastal pricing, and anyone weighing the Estates but wanting sidewalks, a gate and neighbors closer than an acre away.
Where is Waterways of Naples?
In Naples’ northeast corridor off Immokalee Road — the fast-growing area east of Collier Boulevard, close to newer schools and the expanding shopping corridor.
How much do homes cost in Waterways of Naples?
Commonly $500Ks to $700Ks, with lakefront and renovated homes above — attractive value for a gated single-family community with generous lots.
Is Waterways of Naples gated?
Yes — gated, with a family-oriented amenity set: clubhouse, pool, courts and play areas, supported by a moderate HOA fee.
How far is Waterways from the beach?
Roughly 25–35 minutes to Vanderbilt-area beaches depending on traffic — the classic northeast-corridor trade: more home and lot for the money, further from the sand.
Browse current listings below and filter to Waterways. Homes with the best lake exposures move fast here — if Waterways is on your list, tell me and I will flag the right ones the day they hit.
