Old Naples is the historic heart of the city, a walkable neighborhood where tree-lined streets, charming boutiques, and world-class restaurants create a lifestyle that blends small-town warmth with sophisticated luxury. Stretching from the Gulf beaches to the boutiques of Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South, Old Naples offers an authenticity and sense of place that newer developments simply cannot replicate. XL Homes of SWFL embraces the unique character of Old Naples, designing custom homes that complement the neighborhood's architectural heritage while delivering the modern luxury, hurricane resilience, and energy efficiency that today's homeowners expect.
Old Naples is the original residential neighborhood of the city, developed beginning in the 1920s and retaining much of its historic charm. The area is roughly bounded by the Gulf of Mexico to the west, the Gordon River to the south, US-41 to the east, and Mooring Line Drive to the north. Streets in Old Naples feature a walkable grid pattern with mature banyan trees, royal palms, and tropical vegetation creating a lush canopy. The neighborhood is home to Naples' most celebrated addresses, including blocks along Gulf Shore Boulevard, Gordon Drive, and the avenues near the Naples Pier. Residences range from charming cottages to modern estate homes, with many properties undergoing transformation as new construction replaces mid-century structures. The walkability of Old Naples—to beaches, fine dining, art galleries, and community events—is a defining feature that makes it one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Southwest Florida.
Old Naples construction often involves navigating compact lot sizes that require creative design solutions to maximize living space while meeting setback requirements. The neighborhood includes several flood zones, and elevated construction is common to meet FEMA requirements and protect against storm surge. Many Old Naples projects are tear-down and rebuild scenarios where existing structures from the 1950s through 1980s are replaced with modern homes. The City of Naples has specific design standards for certain corridors within Old Naples, and compatibility with the neighborhood's established architectural character is an important consideration. Underground utility coordination and managing construction logistics on narrow streets add complexity that experienced local builders like XL Homes handle routinely.
In Old Naples, XL Homes provides custom home construction, tear-down rebuilds, and luxury renovations that honor the neighborhood's character while incorporating modern amenities. We design homes that maximize compact lot potential with features like rooftop terraces, courtyard designs, and multi-story layouts that provide Gulf views and create private outdoor spaces within Old Naples' intimate lot configurations.
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"Rosario and Xavier understood our vision and budget and worked with us to design our dream home. They are very knowledgeable, professional and honest."
Julissa Acosta"I highly recommend using XL HOMES SWFL! They are an extremely hardworking & professional family business and were wonderful to work with. Their entire crew are hardworking & take pride in their work!"
Kristin G."Rosario and team were great to deal with. They are very responsive and professional. The quality of the work is very good and completed in a timely fashion. I would recommend."
Paul D'Elia"The house that XL Homes has built is a beautiful house, but more importantly, a good quality house. Xavier came himself in person with stain removing products, he scrubbed off the heavy stains himself personally."
Eun hui Hale"We are incredibly grateful to Rosario and Xavier Abreu and the entire XL Homes team. Having them on our side made the process manageable. Thank you for caring and always being there for us."
Eric Morales"My wife and I could not be more happy with our decision to buy our home from XL Homes, the home itself is amazing and they went above and beyond designing an amazing home."
Hunter Vail"Being a Retired United States Marine and contractor myself, I trust no one to build the way I can see it, but this family business, I would go to war for."
Daniel Streeter"I would like to thank and testify to the excellent work and dedication provided by these professionals, as well as their humaneness and good treatment. Thank you, XL HOMES."
Oscar Valdes"Rosario and Xavier were excellent to deal with. XL Homes were on top of every step from helping pick out the flooring to making sure the clean up was done when the project was complete."
Mike Mcgrath"I would wholeheartedly recommend XL Homes of SWFL to anyone in need of construction services. Their professionalism, and exceptional work ethic make them the best choice in the industry."
Ivette Teodosio"Rosario and Xavier were amazing, Truly professional! If you need anything done please call them right away!"
Christian Cazares"XL homes recently built my new house, and I couldn't be happier with the quality and customer service I have received throughout the process!"
Joseph Logli"Rosario and Xavier understood our vision and budget and worked with us to design our dream home. They are very knowledgeable, professional and honest."
Julissa Acosta"I highly recommend using XL HOMES SWFL! They are an extremely hardworking & professional family business and were wonderful to work with. Their entire crew are hardworking & take pride in their work!"
Kristin G."Rosario and team were great to deal with. They are very responsive and professional. The quality of the work is very good and completed in a timely fashion. I would recommend."
Paul D'Elia"The house that XL Homes has built is a beautiful house, but more importantly, a good quality house. Xavier came himself in person with stain removing products, he scrubbed off the heavy stains himself personally."
Eun hui Hale"We are incredibly grateful to Rosario and Xavier Abreu and the entire XL Homes team. Having them on our side made the process manageable. Thank you for caring and always being there for us."
Eric Morales"My wife and I could not be more happy with our decision to buy our home from XL Homes, the home itself is amazing and they went above and beyond designing an amazing home."
Hunter Vail"Being a Retired United States Marine and contractor myself, I trust no one to build the way I can see it, but this family business, I would go to war for."
Daniel Streeter"I would like to thank and testify to the excellent work and dedication provided by these professionals, as well as their humaneness and good treatment. Thank you, XL HOMES."
Oscar Valdes"Rosario and Xavier were excellent to deal with. XL Homes were on top of every step from helping pick out the flooring to making sure the clean up was done when the project was complete."
Mike Mcgrath"I would wholeheartedly recommend XL Homes of SWFL to anyone in need of construction services. Their professionalism, and exceptional work ethic make them the best choice in the industry."
Ivette Teodosio"Rosario and Xavier were amazing, Truly professional! If you need anything done please call them right away!"
Christian Cazares"XL homes recently built my new house, and I couldn't be happier with the quality and customer service I have received throughout the process!"
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