5246 Karlia Drive, Ave Maria FL 34142, AVE MARIA, FL, 34142
Active137 days on marketListed Apr 2, 2026MLS #A11993913
About this home
5246 Karlia Drive, Ave Maria FL 34142
Welcome to your dream home in the highly sought-after community of Maple Ridge, This beautifully maintained lake view 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath residence with a versatile den and a 2 car garage offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and functionality.Step inside to discover an open-concept floor plan filled with natural light, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The spacious kitchen features modern appliances and ample cabinetry, featuring hi hats throughout the house,The primary suite provides a peaceful retreat with a generous walk-in closet and a private en-suite bathroom. Two additional bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests, or a home office, while the den is perfect as a workspace, playroom, or even a fourth bedroom, windows and doors are hurricane impact, with an extended driveway that can fit up to 3 cars and a fenced yard perfect for family gatherings, this community offers a resort style pool, two gyms, a dog park, pickeball and tennis courts and much more!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
2,256
Sqft
2
Garage
2023
Year built
$235
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$4,279 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$4,279/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+23.4%
$/sqft vs Ave Maria actives
$235 vs $223
Days on market
137 vs 57 typical
Where $235/sqft sits among the 36 Ave Maria actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Ave Maria
Get to know Ave Maria. See the full Ave Maria guide →
Ave Maria — neighborhood snapshot
Population
6,826
Median age
45
Median income
$92,458
Median home value
$404,250
Avg household
3
Households w/ children
501
For the school run
Collier County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Ave Maria market
$418K → $540K
Ave Maria median sold, yr/yr
98.6%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
4 of 36
Ave Maria actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Ave Maria, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 34% above the AVE MARIA 34142 median. See the full Ave Maria market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 5246 Karlia Drive
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · May ’26$640,000
4996 Corrado Ave, Ave Maria FL 34142 · same community
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,985 sqft · $161/sqft · 1 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$620,000
5950 Berwick Ln, Ave Maria FL 34142
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,247 sqft · $276/sqft · 117 DOM
Sold · May ’26$351,600
5101 GAMBERO WAY
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,244 sqft · $157/sqft · 27 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5246 Karlia Drive — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5246 Karlia Drive — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
5246 Karlia Drive FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5246 Karlia Drive, Ave Maria FL 34142?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $4,279/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $162/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
How much are the HOA fees at 5246 Karlia Drive, Ave Maria FL 34142?+
The association fee works out to $162 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 5246 Karlia Drive, Ave Maria FL 34142?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $7,225. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Ave Maria?+
At $530,000, this home is listed about 13% above the Ave Maria median of $469,900. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5246 Karlia Drive, Ave Maria FL 34142?+
Estates Elementary School (elementary), Palmetto Ridge High School (high), Corkscrew Middle School (middle) — Collier County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Five things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$530,000 runs 34% above the AVE MARIA 34142 median — but at 2,256 sqft it's also 15% larger than the typical Ave Maria listing.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Time on market is leverage
137 days on market against a Ave Maria median of 57 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04Strong assigned schools
Estates Elementary School, Palmetto Ridge High School, Corkscrew Middle School — Estates Elementary School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
05The price has already moved
Listed at $550,000, now $530,000 — a $20K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of United Realty Group Inc · Lis Pintado. MLS #A11993913.
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