Esplanade by the Islands

Independent Assessment

Taylor Morrison's Esplanade brand is used across both age-restricted and non-age-restricted communities in Florida, and Esplanade by the Islands specifically falls into the latter category according to multiple independent sources — despite carrying essentially the same wellness-and-resort amenity formula as the company's 55+-restricted Esplanade communities. This is a genuinely easy point for buyers to get wrong given the shared branding, so the all-ages finding is treated as the operative fact rather than inferring an age restriction from the Esplanade name.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want Taylor Morrison's resort-and-wellness Esplanade amenity style — spa, culinary kitchen, resort pools — with genuine canal/waterway access and close proximity to Marco Island's beaches, but who do not need or want a legally age-restricted environment, are the best fit.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Esplanade by the Islands is built by Taylor Morrison, with construction beginning in 2020 and 1,121 homes planned at build-out. Single-family homes range from roughly 1,886 to 3,502 square feet with two to four bedrooms, two to five bathrooms, and attached two- or three-car garages. As of the last update, the community remains in active new-construction sales.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Reported pricing runs roughly $500,000 to $1.2M depending on floor plan and lot. Because new-construction pricing changes with released phases and lot premiums, buyers should request current pricing and available inventory directly from Taylor Morrison rather than relying on the reported range.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Esplanade by the Islands is in active new-construction sales as of the last update. A builder warranty applies to new homes; buyers should confirm current pricing, available lots, and construction timeline directly with Taylor Morrison. Limited resale activity may exist for early-phase homes; evaluate that separately through a local agent or MLS search.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to Collier County real estate tax; buyers should confirm the current millage rate and assessed value directly with the Collier County Property Appraiser. South Naples' proximity to coastal waterways means flood zone classification and CDD status should both be verified per parcel — buyers should request a current insurance quote given the newer construction's proximity to the coast.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Esplanade by the Islands follows Taylor Morrison's consistent wellness-and-resort amenity formula across its Esplanade brand nationally, centered on a culinary kitchen, spa, and resort pools rather than golf. The community's waterway canal access is a genuine differentiator among south Naples communities, allowing kayaking and paddleboarding directly from community docks — though buyers wanting motorized boating access to the Gulf or Ten Thousand Islands should verify the specific waterway connection and any vessel-size restrictions with the HOA rather than assume it.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Esplanade by the Islands sits on the Collier Boulevard corridor in south Naples, roughly 15-20 minutes from Marco Island's beaches — one of the closer non-Marco-Island communities to that beach access. Downtown Naples is roughly 20-25 minutes north, and RSW airport is roughly 30-35 minutes away.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Multiple independent sources specifically confirm Esplanade by the Islands is an all-ages community with no legal age restriction, even though it carries the same Esplanade brand and wellness-and-resort amenity formula that Taylor Morrison uses in several of its legally age-restricted 55+ communities elsewhere in Florida. This is a genuine point of potential buyer confusion given the shared branding, and the classification reflects the confirmed all-ages finding rather than an assumption based on the Esplanade name or amenity style. Buyers requiring a HOPA-qualified community should confirm this directly with Taylor Morrison before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Because Esplanade by the Islands is not age-restricted despite carrying the same brand and amenity style as Taylor Morrison's age-restricted Esplanade communities, buyers specifically seeking a HOPA-qualified 55+ environment should not assume that status here — confirm directly with the builder or HOA. Buyers should also verify CDD status and flood zone classification per parcel, since south Naples' proximity to coastal waterways affects both, and the community's waterway canal access provides kayak/paddleboard access but motorized boating access depends on the specific waterway connection and vessel size.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within south Naples, Esplanade by the Islands is most often compared against VeronaWalk for buyers weighing waterway/canal-oriented communities. Its Marco Island proximity and Taylor Morrison resort amenity style are its key differentiators; buyers who specifically want a confirmed age-restricted community should look elsewhere, since this community is confirmed all-ages.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available lots, builder pricing, and any resale activity within Esplanade by the Islands.

Is Esplanade by the Islands age-restricted to 55 and older?

No. Multiple independent sources confirm this community is all-ages with no legal age restriction, even though it shares the Esplanade brand and amenity style with several of Taylor Morrison's legally age-restricted 55+ communities elsewhere in Florida.

Does Esplanade by the Islands have golf?

No. Unlike many Naples resort communities, it is not built around golf — the amenity focus is on wellness, dining, and waterway/social amenities instead.

How close is it to Marco Island?

Roughly 15-20 minutes, one of the closer non-Marco-Island communities to that beach access.

What does the canal access actually provide?

Kayaking and paddleboarding directly from community docks. Motorized boating access to the Gulf or Ten Thousand Islands depends on the specific waterway connection and vessel size — verify with the HOA before assuming.