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Raffia Preserve

Gated North Naples community on about 184 acres - planned for hundreds of single-family homes with clubhouse, resort pool, fitness, and play spaces.

Overview

Raffia Preserve

Raffia Preserve is a gated community in North Naples, Collier County. This Homeowners HQ page gives Raffia Preserve-specific context for homeowners and connects you with Nico Paredes when you are ready to list.

Raffia Preserve is a gated North Naples community spanning roughly 184 acres with significant preserve and lake acreage. Early press and planning coverage described hundreds of planned single-family homes (commonly around 360+). Development began with WCI Communities; Lennar completed later phases after acquiring WCI. Public amenity descriptions include a private clubhouse, resort-style pool with beach entry and lap lanes, a substantial fitness center, club/social room with catering kitchen, basketball, playground / tot lot, and walking or biking paths through lakes and open space. Residents and buyers should confirm current association rules via HOA channels.

Amenities

  • Gated - ~184 acres with preserves and lakes
  • Hundreds of single-family homes (WCI / Lennar era)
  • Private clubhouse and social / catering kitchen space
  • Resort-style pool (beach entry and lap lanes per sources)
  • Fitness center (~2,000 sq ft cited in marketing)
  • Basketball court
  • Playground / tot lot and grassy play areas
  • Walking and biking paths

Who this page is for

Homeowners thinking about selling in this community, and buyers who want to understand the neighborhood before moving in. If you are ready to list, Nico is your local first call.

How to verify HOA, amenities, and solds

Fees, leasing rules, and amenity access vary by association. Nico pulls current HOA documents for every transaction. For recent sold prices, request a free community sold list - Nico's team pulls real MLS comps, usually within one business day. No invented prices on this site.

Who helps homeowners list here

Nico Paredes, a Realtor with John R. Wood Properties / Christie's International Real Estate, helps homeowners list and sell homes in Raffia Preserve and across North Naples. He pulls current HOA documents, coordinates the buyer-approval and showing process, and uses his deep North Naples network to sell your home in the shortest possible time at the highest possible price.

Inside intel

Nico knows this community

Raffia Preserve has an HOA portal for governing documents, though some content is gated. Nico uses the association channels to confirm current rules, assessments, and resale packages before any transaction.

Confirm with HOA docs and your agent

Fees, leasing rules, and amenity access vary by association. Nico pulls current HOA documents for every transaction.

This month for sellers

Before you list in Raffia Preserve: what to verify this month

Raffia Preserve's preserve and lake settings are a major draw, so lot outlook affects value. Verify current HOA rules and assessments via association channels before you list.

Free community sold report

Sold in Raffia Preserve - last 12 months

Stop guessing from Zillow. Request a list of homes sold in your North Naples community over the past 12 months, with sale prices. Nico or Danny will pull real MLS comps and send them - usually within one business day. No invented prices on this site.

Real MLS data sent by Nico's team - not an instant download yet.

Free listing prep guide

Top 10 things every North Naples homeowner should NEVER do before listing

Practical prep for gated North Naples communities - HOA timing, curb appeal, pricing traps, and presentation mistakes that cost showings. Goes to Nico. No spam.

Selling in this community - questions answered

Who should I use to sell my home in this community?

Nico Paredes, a Realtor with John R. Wood Properties / Christie's International Real Estate, works this North Naples community directly. He knows the HOA paperwork, buyer-approval, and showing process here, and pulls current association documents for every sale. Call or text Nico at (239) 453-4555 to talk about listing your home.

What HOA steps are involved in selling here?

Gated communities require an estoppel letter and a resale disclosure package before closing, and buyers usually complete an HOA application and background clearance. Nico orders the paperwork early, confirms what the association covers, and drives the timeline so the clearance lands before your closing date.

How do I find out what homes sold for here?

Request a free community sold list. Nico's team pulls real MLS comps of homes sold in this community over the past 12 months, with sale prices, and sends them - usually within one business day. This site does not publish invented prices.

Nearby and related North Naples communities

Talk to Nico about listing your Raffia Preserve home for sale

Nico Paredes - Licensed Florida Real Estate Sales Associate

Nico Paredes - John R. Wood Properties - (239) 453-4555 - nicosteamrealtors@gmail.com

Local resources

Neighborhood links for residents and neighbors in this North Naples community. External sites - opens in a new tab.