North Naples' established neighborhood on the Cocohatchee River — three miles from Vanderbilt Beach, no mandatory HOA, and our home.
Palm River is where the Alpizar family lives. It is a 1960s and '70s neighborhood of single family homes, villas and low-rise condos on tree-lined streets between US 41 and Immokalee Road, wrapped around the Cocohatchee River and the fairways of LaPlaya Golf Club. It is close to everything — Vanderbilt Beach, Mercato, NCH North Naples — without belonging to a master plan, which is exactly why residents choose it and why it remains one of the best values west of 41.
Palm River Real Estate Statistics
| Average Price | $850K |
|---|---|
| Lowest Price | $195K |
| Highest Price | $11M |
| Total Listings | 30 |
| Avg. Days On Market | 172 |
| Avg. Price/SQFT | $336 |
Property Types (active listings)
| Location | North Naples, 34110 — between US 41 and Immokalee Road, south of the Cocohatchee River |
| To the Beach | About three miles to Vanderbilt Beach and Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park |
| Housing | Single family homes (mostly 1,500 to 2,600 sq ft on generous lots), attached villas, and garden condominiums in more than 30 subdivisions |
| Waterfront | Riverfront and canal homes in River Oaks and along the Cocohatchee, with kayak and small-boat access |
| HOA | None mandatory for most single family homes; condo and villa communities carry their own association fees |
| Golf | LaPlaya Golf Club runs through the neighborhood; private, membership optional |
| Nearby | Mercato, Seed to Table, Waterside Shops, NCH North Naples, Veterans Community Park |
| Rentals | Strong annual rental demand; managed locally by Alpizar Property Management |
Palm River - Active Listings
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Why We Live Here
Palm River was built before Naples had master plans, and it shows in the best way: lots are larger, streets curve under mature oaks and palms, neighbors know each other, and there is no gate, no architectural committee and no quarterly assessment. Original 1970s ranches sit beside fully rebuilt homes, and the renovation wave of the last decade has changed the neighborhood's ceiling without changing its character. We moved here for the location and stayed for the feel. It is the part of North Naples that still feels like a neighborhood rather than a community.
The Neighborhoods Within Palm River
Palm River is really thirty-odd subdivisions under one name. River Oaks holds the riverfront and canal homes along the Cocohatchee. Palm River Estates and the original Palm River plat are the single family core, with the largest lots and the most rebuild activity. Candlewood, Horse Creek Estates, Quail Crossing and Splinterwood are smaller single family enclaves. Villa communities such as Cocohatchee Villas, Mapleleaf Villas, Palm Crest Villas and Sawgrass of Naples offer attached homes with pools, and garden condos in Cypress Gardens, Lakeview Gardens, Pebble Shores, Pipers Pointe and Wedgmont are the most accessible entry to North Naples west of 41. We can tell you which of them fit how you want to live, and which streets to look at first.
Buying in Palm River
Single family homes generally range from the high $500,000s for original condition to $1.2 million and above for renovated or riverfront residences, with the occasional new build higher. Villas trade from the $400,000s and condos from around $200,000. Because most homes are 40 to 50 years old, roof, electrical, plumbing and impact-window condition drive value and insurance cost more than square footage does, and we walk every property with that in mind. Riverfront homes carry their own diligence — seawall, dock and flood zone — which we handle as we do on any waterfront purchase.
Renting and Leasing in Palm River
Palm River is one of the strongest annual rental neighborhoods in North Naples: close to the hospital, the beach and Mercato, without the lease restrictions of gated communities. Alpizar Property Management places and manages tenants here from a few minutes away, which matters when something needs attention. Owners considering leasing a Palm River home, and tenants looking for one, can start with a conversation.
Selling in Palm River
Because we live here, we see every Palm River listing the day it goes up, we know which renovations the neighborhood pays for and which it does not, and we have a registry of buyers waiting for the streets they want. Sellers receive an advisor-prepared valuation from Palm River comparables only, presentation directed in-house, and a private preview to our buyer registry before the public launch. If you own here and are weighing a sale, our Palm River Market Guide is the place to start: recent sales, price trends by subdivision, and what is moving the market this year.
Around the Neighborhood
Vanderbilt Beach and Delnor-Wiggins Pass are a short drive west. Mercato's restaurants and cinema, Seed to Table and Waterside Shops are minutes away. NCH North Naples is the closest hospital, and the neighborhood is zoned for North Naples schools including Gulf Coast High. For everything else Naples offers, see Living in Naples and our Neighborhoods Guide.
Palm River — Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Palm River in Naples?
In North Naples, zip code 34110, between US 41 and Immokalee Road on the south side of the Cocohatchee River. Vanderbilt Beach is about three miles west, Mercato and NCH North Naples are minutes away.
Does Palm River have an HOA?
Most single family homes in Palm River have no mandatory homeowners association, which is rare this close to the beach in Naples. Condo and villa communities within Palm River have their own associations and fees.
What do homes in Palm River cost?
Single family homes generally range from the high $500,000s for original condition to $1.2 million and above for renovated or riverfront residences. Villas trade from the $400,000s and garden condos from around $200,000. Current listings appear above.
Is Palm River on the water?
Part of it. Homes in River Oaks and along the Cocohatchee River and its canals are riverfront, with kayak, paddleboard and small-boat access. Most of the neighborhood is inland on tree-lined streets, about three miles from the Gulf.
Is Palm River a good place for an annual rental?
Yes. Its location near NCH North Naples, Mercato and the beach, combined with few lease restrictions, makes it one of North Naples' most consistent annual rental neighborhoods. Alpizar Property Management places and manages tenants in Palm River locally.
Why work with Alpizar & Company in Palm River?
Because we live here. Alpizar & Company is a family-owned independent brokerage based in Palm River, led by Robert Alpizar (CLHMS, GRI, SRS, PSA) and Marlene Alpizar, representing buyers, sellers, owners and tenants in the neighborhood and throughout Naples' coastal communities. Consultations are complimentary and without obligation. Call (239) 438-1102.
Pricing and association details are subject to change and should be verified with the applicable association and Collier County records.
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Alpizar & Company is a family-owned independent brokerage specializing in luxury waterfront real estate across Naples' most sought-after neighborhoods. Led by Robert Alpizar (CLHMS, GRI, SRS, PSA) and Marlene Alpizar, our team operates as advisors — not salespeople — guiding buyers and sellers with firsthand local expertise and no corporate quotas.
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