Sapphire Lakes market snapshot
Homes, condos and townhomes. Source: Naples MLS listing data, updated October 27, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
About Sapphire Lakes
Sapphire Lakes is a gated residential community in East Naples, located at 8001 Radio Road just east of Santa Barbara Boulevard. The community consists of 590 residences arranged around four lakes, with a combination of condominium buildings, coach homes and attached villas providing buyers with several different ownership and maintenance options. Mature landscaping, lakes and established residential streets create an attractive setting throughout the community, while the variety of residence types allows buyers to choose between different building styles, sizes and levels of exterior maintenance responsibility.
Sapphire Lakes also offers a substantial recreational package without a golf or country club requirement. Residents have access to four community swimming pools, two tennis courts, six dedicated pickleball courts, two bocce courts and a large picnic area, along with landscaped common areas throughout the neighborhood. The community is organized into 15 individual associations under a Master Association, making it particularly important for buyers to understand the association structure and responsibilities that apply to the specific residence they are considering. Its Radio Road location provides convenient access to shopping, restaurants, healthcare, Downtown Naples, Gulf beaches and major roadways.
Why People Like the Sapphire Lakes Community
- Multiple Housing Choices: Condominiums, coach homes and attached villas provide buyers with several different residential and maintenance options.
- Four Community Pools: Multiple swimming areas are distributed throughout Sapphire Lakes rather than concentrating recreation around a single pool.
- Racquet Sports: Six dedicated pickleball courts and two tennis courts provide substantial opportunities for recreational and organized play.
- Lake and Landscaped Setting: Four lakes, mature landscaping and maintained common areas contribute to the neighborhood environment.
- No Golf Requirement: Residents can enjoy the community’s recreational amenities without maintaining a golf or country club membership.
- Convenient Naples Location: Shopping, restaurants, healthcare, Downtown Naples, Gulf beaches and everyday services are readily accessible.
What You Need to Know About Living in Sapphire Lakes
- Sapphire Lakes Is Gated: The community has controlled access and a staffed gatehouse.
- There Are 15 Individual Associations: Each individual association is responsible for the residential buildings within its jurisdiction, while the Master Association manages the broader community common areas.
- Association Responsibilities Vary: Maintenance, insurance, reserves, fees and other responsibilities can differ depending on whether a buyer is purchasing a condominium, coach home or attached villa and which individual association governs the property.
- There Is Also a Master Association: The Master Association is responsible for community-wide elements including the pools, recreational facilities, streets, landscaping and irrigation within its jurisdiction.
- Condominium Due Diligence Is Important: Buyers should review the financial condition, reserves, insurance, maintenance responsibilities and governing documents of both the applicable individual association and Master Association.
- Current Rules Should Be Verified: Leasing, pets, parking, renovations and other property-use requirements can vary and should be confirmed for the specific residence and association.
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Sapphire Lakes Homes for Sale
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Sapphire Lakes Amenities
Sapphire Lakes offers a well-rounded collection of recreational amenities distributed throughout its landscaped grounds. Residents have access to four large community swimming pools, six dedicated pickleball courts, two tennis courts, two bocce courts and an expansive picnic area, providing options for swimming, racquet sports, outdoor recreation and casual gatherings. The community’s four lakes and maintained landscaping add to the overall environment and create water and landscaped views from many residences.
The amenity and maintenance structure is somewhat different from communities governed by a single association. Sapphire Lakes is divided into 15 individual associations operating under a Master Association, with each individual association responsible for the buildings containing residences within its jurisdiction. The Master Association maintains the broader common areas, including community pools, recreational facilities, streets, landscaping and irrigation. This structure means buyers should look beyond the overall Sapphire Lakes amenities and evaluate the specific association governing the residence they are considering, particularly when reviewing fees, reserves, insurance and maintenance responsibilities.
The community’s Radio Road location provides convenient access to the broader Naples area, with grocery stores, restaurants, healthcare, shopping and everyday services nearby. Downtown Naples, Fifth Avenue South, Gulf beaches and other central Naples destinations are also readily accessible. For buyers seeking a gated Naples community with condominiums, coach homes and villas, multiple pools, strong pickleball and tennis amenities and no mandatory golf membership, Sapphire Lakes offers a practical combination of recreation, maintenance-oriented ownership and location.
What Is Near Sapphire Lakes?
Downtown Naples (5th Avenue South): 5.3 miles
Closest beach: Lowdermilk Park, 6.1 miles
RSW Airport: 25.9 miles
Nearby golf: Countryside Golf & Country Club, 1.4 miles
Notable shopping & dining nearby: Berkshire Commons, 0.7 miles
Closest park: Golden Gate Community Park, 0.7 miles
(Distances are approximate straight-line distances.)
Sapphire Lakes Floor Plans
Floor plans are provided as a complimentary resource to help you understand the layouts available in Sapphire Lakes. Plans and specifications can change, so confirm details for any specific home.
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Where Is Sapphire Lakes?
Sapphire Lakes FAQ
Where is Sapphire Lakes located?
Sapphire Lakes is in East Naples at 8001 Radio Road, just east of Santa Barbara Boulevard. Groceries, restaurants and healthcare are nearby, with Downtown Naples, Fifth Avenue South and the Gulf beaches readily accessible.
What types of homes are in Sapphire Lakes?
Sapphire Lakes has 590 residences around four lakes, including condominium buildings, coach homes and attached villas. Each type comes with a different level of exterior maintenance responsibility.
Is Sapphire Lakes gated, and how are the associations set up?
Yes, Sapphire Lakes has a staffed gatehouse. It is organized into 15 individual associations under a Master Association, so fees, reserves, insurance and maintenance depend on which association governs the specific residence.
What amenities does Sapphire Lakes offer?
Residents enjoy four community pools, six dedicated pickleball courts, two tennis courts, two bocce courts and a large picnic area. There is no golf or country club requirement.
Why do pickleball players like Sapphire Lakes?
Six dedicated pickleball courts is a generous count for a community of this type, and the pools are spread out across four locations rather than one crowded deck. Racquet fans get plenty of play without paying for golf.
Last updated October 2026 by Renee Hahn, Your Naples Expert. Community details, fees and amenities can change, so confirm specifics for any home you are considering.
