Buying at Esplanade? Don’t walk in alone.

What the builder rep does

Shows you models. Walks you through the standard features sheet. Pre-qualifies you for builder financing. Negotiates on behalf of Taylor Morrison.

What I do that they don't

Tell you which options have resale value and which don't. Compare lot premiums against comparable resales. Review the purchase contract before you sign. Walk every milestone inspection — pre-drywall, mechanical, final.

What it costs you

$0 in most cases. On eligible new-construction purchases, Taylor Morrison typically pays the cooperating broker fee at closing out of a budget it already sets — but only when your agent is properly registered at your first visit to the model home (builder policy as of 2026; verify current terms with the builder). Broker compensation is negotiable and not set by law. The home price doesn't change whether you bring me or not.

Wellness & Spa

Full-service salon and spa with massage, aesthetic treatments, manicures, pedicures, and a wellness team of nutritionists and fitness consultants.

Fitness

State-of-the-art fitness center, dedicated stretch room, group classes, locker rooms with towel service, and aquatic classes including Aqua-Fit and Zumba.

Dining & Social

The Toasted Café for coffee and light bites, the Bahama Bar for poolside food and drinks, and a future Culinary Arts Center with wine tastings and formal dining.

Outdoor Recreation

Resort pool and spa, tennis, pickleball, bocce, dog park, and walking trails — all gated and professionally maintained.

The Working Fund Contribution

$5,000 at every resale, paid at conveyance per the Declaration. Per Section 9.9, this is the buyer's obligation by default — though it's negotiable in the resale contract. The funds offset operating expenses and any deficit between assessment income and yearly operating costs. They are not advance assessments and are not held in reserve.

2026 HOA Assessments

Single-family operating assessment is $3,500/year ($875/qtr), plus a $250 reserve assessment and a landscape benefit fee that varies by lot width ($1,355–$1,905/yr). Twin Villas and Coach Homes are bundled differently.

Annual F&B Minimum

Each home has an $800 annual food & beverage minimum. Spend at the Bahama Bar and Toasted Café both count — most active residents hit this without trying.

Community Development District (CDD)

Esplanade by the Islands lies inside a CDD, which finances community infrastructure through tax-exempt bonds. The annual CDD debt-service assessment appears as a non-ad valorem line on the Collier County tax bill — separate from HOA dues.

🏝️ Inside Esplanade

Last 12 months: 92 closed sales across the community. Single-family median $1.00M · twin villas $558K · coach homes $637K (2026 resales). Community record: $2.78M, set March 2026.

MLS records through June 2026 · three collections, three different markets

🌴 Greater Naples (Jul 2026)

$745,000 median single-family resale ▲ 9.6% YoY · 5.3 months of supply · $405,000 median condo resale. The 2025 buyer's market is tightening fast — inventory has fallen sharply from its early-2025 peak while closings run ahead of last year.

NABOR® MLS via InfoSparks · refreshes daily