The Curved Tower with the Glass-Railed Gulf Terraces
Brighton is the curved tower among Bay Colony's six on the beach: 75 residences on 22 floors at 8231 Bay Colony Drive, directly on the sand between Carlysle and Biltmore, two towers from the Bay Colony Beach Club. Its curved footprint faces southwest, so its homes take in the Gulf and the sunset from an open, glass-railed terrace, with a screened lanai on the preserve side. Four residences sold between September 2024 and September 2026 at a median of $6.29 million, about $1,691 a square foot.
Brighton at a Glance
| Address | 8231 Bay Colony Drive, Naples, FL 34108 — beachfront, between Carlysle (south) and Biltmore (north) |
| Year Built | 1994, WCI; common areas remodeled, elevators replaced |
| Residences | 75 on 22 floors, four per floor below the two penthouse levels |
| Floor Plans | 01 — 3 BR + den, 3.5 BA, 3,380 sq ft · 02 — 2 BR + den, 3 BA, 2,760 sq ft · 03 — 3 BR + den with sitting room/library, 3.5 BA, 3,450 sq ft · 04 — 2 BR + den (used as a third bedroom), 3 BA, 2,980 sq ft |
| Penthouses | Two levels of about 6,100 to 6,450 sq ft, four bedrooms plus den; private rooftop terraces on the top level |
| Sales | 4 from September 2024 to September 2026, $4.4 million to $9.865 million, median $6.29 million |
| Annual Fees | About $50,000 to $58,000 a year for a standard residence in recent listings; about $93,000 for a penthouse |
| Views & Terraces | Southwest Gulf exposure throughout; open glass-railed terraces on the Gulf side, screened lanais over the mangrove preserve and Bay Colony to the east |
| Parking & Storage | Two assigned spaces in the controlled-access garage beneath the building; air-conditioned owner storage; kayak storage; car-wash area |
| Amenities | Pool and spa with poolside bar and grilling pavilion, garden deck, fitness center, social and card rooms, library, billiards, two guest suites, dune walkover to the beach, 24-hour staffed front desk |
| Pets | Two pets, up to 15 inches at the shoulder |
| Leasing | Once per year, 90-day minimum |
| Club Privileges | Bay Colony Beach Club and Tennis Club membership with the residence; Pelican Bay Foundation amenities |
Brighton at Bay Colony - Active Listings
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Four Brighton residences sold in the last two years, and on September 24, 2026, none was offered. Tell us the stack, floor and condition you have in mind and we will tell you as soon as the right residence comes available. Call (239) 438-1102.
Brighton Sales, September 2024 to September 2026
Four Brighton residences closed in the two years to September 24, 2026, from $4.4 million to $9.865 million for a penthouse, at a median of $6.29 million and about $1,691 a square foot. The 01 stack led: a 17th-floor residence sold for $6.57 million in February 2025, about $1,944 a square foot, and an 11th-floor one for $6.0 million in January 2026. On September 24, 2026, no Brighton residence was offered, and two came off the market unsold over the summer.
| Residence | Sold | Per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|
| Penthouse 2201 Penthouse · 4 BR + den · 6,140 sq ft |
$9,865,000 Nov 2025 |
$1,607 |
| Residence 1701 01 stack · 3 BR + den · 3,380 sq ft |
$6,570,000 Feb 2025 |
$1,944 |
| Residence 1101 01 stack · 3 BR + den · 3,380 sq ft |
$6,000,000 Jan 2026 |
$1,775 |
| Residence 403 03 stack · 3 BR + den · 3,450 sq ft |
$4,400,000 Nov 2025 |
$1,275 |
Closed sales reported through the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® MLS, September 2024 to September 2026. Price per square foot uses the living area in each MLS record.
Designed from the Rooms Out
Brighton's designers planned each residence around how its rooms are used rather than around the building's shell, which is why the four plans live like single-family homes: kitchens open to breakfast and living areas, dens that double as media rooms or libraries, and owners' suites that run the Gulf side. The curved corner terraces are the building's signature, with open glass railings rather than screens on the Gulf side. Many owners have altered their plans, so walls between kitchens and living rooms are often gone and bars, libraries and baths reworked; ask to see the current layout of any residence rather than the original.
| Plan | Sales | Per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|
| 01 stack 3 BR + den · 3,380 sq ft |
2 sales $6.0M and $6.57M |
$1,775 to $1,944 per sq ft |
| 02 stack 2 BR + den · 2,760 sq ft |
No sales in the period |
— |
| 03 stack 3 BR + den · 3,450 sq ft |
1 sale $4.4M |
$1,275 per sq ft |
| 04 stack 2 BR + den · 2,980 sq ft |
No sales in the period |
— |
| Penthouses Top two levels · about 6,100 to 6,450 sq ft |
1 sale $9.865M |
$1,607 per sq ft |
Fees, Leasing and the Building
Recent Brighton listings report total annual recurring fees of about $50,000 to $58,000 for a standard residence, roughly $15 to $19 a square foot a year, and about $93,000 for a penthouse. The association has remodeled the common areas and replaced the elevators.
Florida’s condominium safety law requires a milestone structural inspection at 30 years (25 where the local building official requires it) and every 10 years after, and a structural integrity reserve study every 10 years, the first of which was due by December 31, 2025. Completed in 1994, Brighton is past the 30-year mark, so ask the association for the latest inspection report or its schedule, the reserve study and any planned special assessments before you make an offer. Resale buyers also have seven days after receiving the condominium documents to cancel the contract.
Brighton permits one lease a year with a 90-day minimum. One residence leased at $14,500 a month over the last two years, and residences offered for lease asked $28,000 to $35,000 a month. Our Bay Colony seasonal rentals page covers the rules building by building, and the Bay Colony Market Report follows Brighton's sales each month.
Where Brighton Sits on the Bay Colony Beach
Brighton is number 4 on the map below, in the middle of the beachfront row between Biltmore to the north and Carlysle to the south, two towers from the private Bay Colony Beach Club. Windsor, the Beach Club, Remington and the Ritz-Carlton lie to the north; Contessa and the Strand estate homes lie to the south.
The six Bay Colony beachfront high-rises and the Strand estate homes, north to south. Map by Alpizar & Company.
A drone tour of the Bay Colony beachfront from north to south: the Ritz-Carlton and Remington, the Beach Club and Windsor, Biltmore, Brighton and Carlysle, Contessa, and the Strand estate homes at the southern end.
Brighton from Above
The Bay Colony Lifestyle
From the pool deck a dune walkover leads to the beach, and the private Bay Colony Beach Club is two towers north along the sand for Gulf-front dining, chair and umbrella service and sunset drinks. Membership in the Beach Club and the Bay Colony Tennis Club comes with the residence, along with Pelican Bay Foundation privileges. Waterside Shops, Artis—Naples and Mercato are minutes away. Compare the neighboring towers, Biltmore to the north and Carlysle to the south, or all six Bay Colony beachfront condos side by side. If you own at Brighton, see Selling in Bay Colony.
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Brighton Questions
Where is Brighton at Bay Colony?
At 8231 Bay Colony Drive, Naples, FL 34108, directly on the beach inside the gates of Bay Colony in Pelican Bay, between Carlysle to the south and Biltmore to the north, two towers from the Bay Colony Beach Club.
How much do Brighton condos cost?
Four Brighton residences sold between September 2024 and September 2026, from $4.4 million to $9.865 million for a penthouse, at a median of $6.29 million and about $1,691 a square foot.
How many residences are in Brighton, and how large are they?
Seventy-five residences on 22 floors, four per floor, in four plans from 2,760 to 3,450 square feet (two or three bedrooms plus a den), plus penthouses of about 6,100 to 6,450 square feet on the top two levels, the upper level with private rooftop terraces. The curved, southwest-facing footprint gives the residences open, glass-railed Gulf terraces, with screened lanais on the preserve side.
What are the HOA fees at Brighton?
Recent listings report total annual recurring fees of about $50,000 to $58,000 a year for a standard residence, roughly $15 to $19 a square foot, and about $93,000 for a penthouse. Confirm the current budget and any assessments with the association.
Can Brighton residences be leased, and are pets allowed?
Yes, once per year with a 90-day minimum term. Owners may keep two pets up to 15 inches at the shoulder. Verify current leasing and pet rules in the association documents before purchasing.
How does Florida’s condo safety law affect Brighton?
Buildings of three stories or more need a milestone structural inspection at 30 years (25 where the local building official requires it) and every 10 years after, plus a structural integrity reserve study every 10 years, the first due by December 31, 2025. Completed in 1994, Brighton is past the 30-year mark, so ask for the latest inspection report or its schedule, the reserve study and any planned special assessments before you buy. Resale buyers have seven days after receiving the condominium documents to cancel.
Unit counts, dimensions, fees, pet and leasing terms are drawn from MLS records, public sources and association materials, are believed reliable but not guaranteed, and should be verified against current governing documents before purchase.
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