I am really excited about this new listing in Golden Gate Estates! While 1609 Mockingbird Dr in Mockingbird Crossing is located under a low fee HOA, there remains qualities of estate living that has driven a majority of the sales in the Overall Naples Market the last several years. The lots in this tranquil community are larger than most lots in the mile or so radius around them and sit right next to Ravenna Ave; a collection of 1+ acre homes priced around $4M-$6M. With about 100 homes built from 2014-2019, Mockingbird Crossing is as peaceful as the songbird itself with 1609 Mockingbird Dr being just one of a couple of larger homes on a corner waterfront lot in the community. It was also built in 2019, grouping it with the newest additions to Mockingbird Crossing.

 

The uniqueness of this property continues with a 1,000 gallon propane tank buried in the front yard that services the kitchen and lanai grill along with the whole house Generac generator. The generator can power the whole house for 2 weeks should power be lost, though that has rarely ever happened. Three separate AC units provide plenty of cooling for the 3,117sf of this single level Tuscany inspired home. One zone cools the large north facing Master Suite while the second zone cools the living area, kitchen and remaining 2 bedrooms and den. The third AC unit is a split system dedicated to the three car garage. You know a home is special when there is AC for the garage! I love the L shape of this home and corner lot locale, reducing out one neighboring home. Curb appeal holds a significant portion of a home's value and 1609 Mockingbird Dr shines with this design. Pavers from the street to the front door are as welcoming as it gets.

The HOA maintained landscaping provides a steady stream of inspiration even before entering the immaculate living space. Personally, I value inspiration a great deal. I had previously lived in a nice apartment years ago, but moved due to a lack of inspiration from the yard and the drive to the residence. There are a lot of people like this. A home is where we are at our most vulnerable. Feeling comfortable, safe and inspired are quite possibly where we draw our measurements of value. 1609 Mockingbird has it all. I have to remember that this home has actually been lived in the last 5 years. Easy to forget when it looks so immaculate.

The pocketing slider doors extend the living space out to the fully screened in lanai, basically doubling that area. A cozy home is transformed into a respectable entertainment gathering within seconds. Pool parties in the winter can be enjoyed as well with electrically heated pool. For the astute observers, this lanai has a coveted northern orientation which removes the inevitable sun blasting from the south. 

 

A proper pool area will always have a lanai grill. Well, guess what? You get a fully gas plumbed lanai grill and kitchen with this property! Since having the 1000-gallon propane tank installed in 2022, 70% of the propane still remains in the tank! Even with a gas range in the main kitchen, the most frequent grillers won't have to switch out the little propane tanks. You're going to be set for quite a while. The off white cabinetry in the kitchen and bathrooms is just a perfect compliment to the textured granite countertops and wood-colored floors. This home looks RICH. I will tell you that I don't take every listing I am presented with, but when homes like 1609 Mockingbird Dr come along, it is a quick "OK!" from me. The next owner will likely be patting themselves on the back that first night of ownership when they are watching the sunset from that beautiful screened-in lanai.

From the kitchen you will have two official dining locations in the home; The formal dining room located near the foyer on the south end of the home and the perfectly located breakfast nook overlooking the pool area through a curved, frameless window. One guest bedroom and the large den occupy the northeast corner of the home with a full bathroom located between them while the second guest bedroom sits on the south end of the kitchen and houses its own connected full bath. Continuing down that hall will lead to a pantry, large laundry room and 3-car garage.

 

 

The west wing of the home holds the enormous master en-suite and bedroom. Huge closets and lots of windows looking out to the lanai with a dedicated door to the pool area from the master suite. But let's get back to the master bath. Oh my. It was built for royalty. This type of bathroom is normally reserved for Pine Ridge Estates or Aqualane Shores! Wow, I mean wow. My wife would have me writing a check right there on the bathroom counter. OK, enough gushing. I love this home!

 

Experiencing a home in-person is different from forming a final opinion from photos and videos online. When you walk through 1609 Mockingbird Dr, you will notice many things; The quality of the baseboards, the cleanliness, the fresh smelling air and the wonderful portion of natural light that gently adorns every classy inch of this home. Tasteful, classy, spacious, comfortable, functional. Plenty of storage and an abundance of everything you need in a home.

 

 

With Golden Gate Estates exploding over the last 10 years, you will notice a slew of amazing restaurants nearby as well as grocery stores, pharmacies and clinics. I once lived downtown in a city and found that I never had to leave that area due to everything I needed being within walking distance. Similar to that at Mockingbird Crossing, you will likely want to jump in your car, but that car ride will be about 3 minutes to anything you want outside of a Costco or a legendary Naples Beach. A true highlight with 1609 Mockingbird Dr is that you will soon be able to cruise down Vanderbilt Beach Rd to access anything west of I-75. The best part about Vanderbilt Beach Rd is that it is not an exit off of I-75, which means traffic is reduced vs. Immokalee Rd and Pine Ridge. 

 

This property will be available for private showings with Listing Agent Josh Amolsch starting December 11th, 2025.

 

For a private showing, reach out to Josh Amolsch at 239.302.8475!