4051 Gulf Shore Boulevard North • 104 Residences • Direct Gulf Front • Park Shore
La Mer Condos for Sale in Park Shore, Naples Florida
La Mer is a direct Gulf-front condominium at 4051 Gulf Shore Boulevard North in Park Shore, Naples. Completed in 1978, the 17-story building contains 104 residences with a range of two- and three-bedroom floor plans and distinctly different Gulf of Mexico, Venetian Bay, coastline and landscaped views.
La Mer should be evaluated building-first and residence-second. Floor-plan family, stack, floor, recorded living area, Gulf or Bay orientation, lanai configuration, parking, renovation and association condition can materially affect value between residences within the same building.
La Mer occupies one of Park Shore's established Gulf-front sites between the Gulf of Mexico and Venetian Bay. The building's position provides direct beach access while placing residents close to The Village Shops on Venetian Bay.
La Mer is not one uniform condominium product. Two- and three-bedroom floor plans, different stacks, floor levels, renovations and water-view orientations can produce substantially different ownership experiences.
La Mer valuation sequence: building → floor-plan family → stack → floor → recorded living area → Gulf and Venetian Bay exposure → lanai → parking and storage → renovation → association condition → relevant La Mer sales.
La Mer Floor Plans & Residence Sizes
La Mer contains two- and three-bedroom residence configurations with meaningful differences in living area. Larger residences and upper-level configurations should not automatically be compared with smaller two-bedroom homes.
Buyers should verify the recorded interior square footage of the exact condominium. Some La Mer residences have been modified over the years, and enclosed or altered outdoor space can affect the relationship between an original floor plan and the residence as it exists today.
La Mer Condo Stacks & View Orientation
Stack is one of the most important permanent differences within La Mer. Published floor-plan information identifies residences with direct western Gulf exposure, southwest orientation, north and northwest views, southern exposures and other positions within the building.
Direct Gulf Western orientations can emphasize unobstructed Gulf horizons and sunsets.
Southwest Angled Gulf and coastline views can combine water exposure with southern light.
North / Northwest Certain residences can emphasize coastline and angled Gulf perspectives.
Bay / City Eastern-facing rooms can capture Venetian Bay, Naples and morning-light views.
Floor Level & Gulf Views
Floor height can broaden the Gulf horizon, coastline and Venetian Bay perspective while increasing separation from landscaping and adjacent buildings.
Lower floors can create a closer visual relationship with the beachfront grounds, pool and tropical landscaping. Floor should therefore be evaluated together with stack rather than used as a stand-alone measure of value.
Buyers should inspect the outlook from the living room, kitchen, primary suite, guest rooms and outdoor areas rather than relying only on a listing description that says "Gulf view" or "water view."
Wraparound Lanais & Outdoor Living
La Mer's floor plans can provide substantial screened or wraparound outdoor space. Depending on the residence, the lanai may connect multiple rooms and capture more than one direction of water or coastline exposure.
Compare usable depth, orientation, screening, privacy, wind exposure and storm protection. Buyers should also determine whether any lanai area has been enclosed and whether the current configuration is properly reflected in association records and applicable permits.
Important: do not automatically value enclosed former lanai area identically to original conditioned living space without confirming its legal and recorded status.
Renovated vs. More Original La Mer Condos
Because La Mer was completed in 1978, individual residences now represent many generations of renovation. Current inventory includes extensively updated homes as well as residences that offer significant opportunities for a future owner to redesign the interior.
Cosmetic presentation should be separated from improvements to the underlying condominium and its major systems.
Floor Plan Review permitted wall, den, bedroom and lanai changes.
Kitchen Compare layout, cabinetry, appliances, counters and storage.
Bathrooms Review plumbing work, waterproofing, layout and finishes.
Windows & Doors Verify impact protection, shutters and association responsibility.
HVAC Review equipment age, condition and maintenance history.
Electrical & Plumbing Review substantial upgrades and applicable permits.
La Mer Beachfront Amenities
Current La Mer listings describe a broad beachfront recreation package that has continued to evolve with improvements to the property and outdoor amenity areas.
Beachfront Pool & Spa Gulf-side swimming and relaxation areas.
Fitness Center Dedicated exercise facilities for residents.
Tennis Racquet facilities within the condominium grounds.
Pickleball Current MLS listings describe pickleball facilities.
Bocce Outdoor recreation within the improved amenity area.
Basketball Additional on-property recreation.
Putting Area Golf-practice amenity within the property.
Social Room Resident gathering and event space.
La Mer Guest Accommodations
Building references identify guest accommodations available for residents' visitors. Guest-suite availability, reservation periods, rates and owner-use procedures should be confirmed with current La Mer management.
This can be a useful ownership feature for buyers who want additional guest capacity without purchasing a larger condominium solely for occasional visitors.
Updated Outdoor Amenity Areas
Current La Mer listings describe an improved veranda and outdoor recreation environment incorporating tennis, pickleball, bocce, basketball and social gathering areas.
Buyers should review current association records to determine the exact scope and completion dates of recent improvements, how the work was funded and whether additional projects or assessment obligations remain.
Direct Park Shore Beach Access
La Mer is physically Gulf-front. Residents can reach the beach directly from the condominium property rather than relying solely on an off-site neighborhood beach facility.
The building also occupies a particularly beachfront-oriented site within Park Shore, placing Gulf sunsets, beach walks and the coastal setting at the center of the ownership experience.
Park Shore Beach Walk
La Mer is adjacent to Park Shore's private beachfront walking corridor. This provides residents and authorized guests with convenient access to a Gulf-side promenade connecting portions of the Park Shore coastline.
Access rules for the private beach walk and commons can change, so owners and guests should follow current association and commons regulations.
Near The Village Shops on Venetian Bay
La Mer is located near The Village Shops on Venetian Bay, allowing residents to combine direct beachfront ownership with nearby waterfront dining, boutiques and services.
Waterside Shops, Artis—Naples, healthcare, restaurants and other central Naples destinations are also convenient, while Fifth Avenue South and Olde Naples remain accessible farther south.
Boating Near La Mer
Some current and historical La Mer property information references separate opportunities to purchase or lease boat slips at facilities associated with Venetian Bay.
A La Mer condominium should never be assumed to include a boat slip or guaranteed boating right. Any dockage is separate from the Gulf-front condominium residence and must be verified independently.
Boating due diligence: verify the exact marina or yacht-club facility, ownership or lease structure, current availability, transferability, slip dimensions, vessel restrictions, water depth, lift capacity where applicable, fees and practical navigation to the Gulf.
Covered Parking & Storage
Current La Mer MLS inventory identifies covered or assigned parking, but parking arrangements should be verified for the individual condominium. Do not assume every residence has identical parking rights.
Parking Count Confirm the exact number of spaces conveying with the unit.
Location Review parking location and proximity to building access.
Legal Status Confirm assignment, deed or limited-common-element rights.
Storage Verify the exact private storage serving the residence.
La Mer Association Due Diligence
In an established Gulf-front condominium, the physical and financial condition of the association can be as important as the finishes inside the individual residence.
Operating Budget Review recurring expenses, management and service levels.
Reserve Funding Review reserve balances and anticipated capital requirements.
Master Insurance Understand coverage, deductibles and owner responsibilities.
Assessments Identify paid, current, approved, pending or discussed assessments.
Engineering Review applicable structural and inspection documentation.
Capital Projects Review exterior, balcony, glazing, elevator, roof, pool, plumbing and mechanical projects.
Gulf-Front Insurance, Flood & Storm Protection
La Mer's direct Gulf-front setting makes association insurance, individual condominium coverage, flood considerations and storm protection important parts of buyer due diligence.
Review current master coverage and deductibles together with the residence's windows, sliding doors, shutters or other protection, HVAC equipment and any known water-intrusion history.
Buyers should obtain insurance guidance for the exact condominium and purchaser rather than assuming another owner's current premium will apply.
Pet, Rental & Renovation Rules
Current MLS information describes La Mer as having restrictive pet policies. Historical association documents have also contained specific leasing limitations.
Because condominium rules can be amended, buyers should verify the current declaration, bylaws and rules rather than relying on an older MLS listing or historical summary.
Buyers planning renovation should also verify architectural approval procedures, contractor requirements, permitted work hours, elevator use, deposits, deliveries and seasonal construction restrictions before creating a remodeling schedule.
What La Mer Buyers Should Compare
Floor-Plan Family Compare similar two- and three-bedroom configurations first.
Stack Establish direct Gulf, southwest, north or other orientation.
Floor Compare horizon, privacy and relationship to the grounds.
Living Area Verify recorded interior square footage.
Water Views Evaluate actual Gulf and Venetian Bay exposure.
Lanai Compare size, orientation and whether any portion was enclosed.
Parking Verify exact covered or assigned parking rights.
Renovation Separate cosmetic work from major system improvements.
Storm Protection Review windows, doors, shutters and water-intrusion history.
Association Review reserves, insurance, assessments and capital work.
Comparable Sales Give greatest weight to similar La Mer stacks and floor plans.
How to Compare La Mer Condo Values
La Mer should normally be valued from relevant same-building transactions before expanding to other Park Shore towers.
Begin with the closest floor-plan family, stack and floor range. Then adjust for recorded living area, Gulf and Bay views, lanai configuration, parking, storage, renovation, major systems and association condition.
If same-building sales are limited, carefully selected classic Gulf-front Park Shore buildings can provide secondary context, but those sales should be adjusted rather than combined into one neighborhood average.
Permanent characteristics first: kitchens, bathrooms and flooring can be changed. Stack, floor, Gulf-view width and the underlying relationship between the residence and the water generally cannot.
Park Shore contains materially different condominium categories. A La Mer residence should not be valued directly against a Regent estate residence or Brittany penthouse merely because all three properties are Gulf-front.
Selling a La Mer Condo
La Mer sellers should document the residence's permanent characteristics first: floor-plan family, stack, floor, recorded living area, Gulf and Venetian Bay exposure, lanai, parking and storage.
Renovations should then be supported with permits, association approvals, plans or invoices where available. Impact glazing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and permitted floor-plan or lanai modifications should be distinguished from cosmetic finishes.
Association reserves, completed building improvements, insurance and assessment status can also affect buyer confidence and should be understood before positioning the residence against recent sales.
Compare Park Shore Beachfront Condos
La Mer buyers often compare other established Gulf-front Park Shore high-rises. Compare buildings individually before relying on neighborhood-wide pricing.
Schulz Realty can help buyers and sellers compare La Mer residences by floor-plan family, stack, floor, living area, Gulf and Venetian Bay views, lanai, parking, storage, renovation, association condition and the most relevant same-building and Park Shore comparable sales.
La Mer residence counts, floor plans, recorded living areas, Gulf and Venetian Bay views, lanais, enclosed outdoor areas, parking and storage rights, guest-suite availability, amenities, association fees, reserve funding, assessments, master insurance, structural and engineering documentation, capital projects, leasing provisions, pet policies, renovation requirements, flood information, storm protection and individual residence characteristics may change or vary. Boat slips or boating rights should never be assumed to convey with a La Mer residence. Buyers should verify material information through current condominium documents, association records, financial statements, applicable inspection and reserve documentation, insurance information, separate dock or marina records where applicable, public records, permits, inspections and title work before purchasing.
Browse the live RealGeeks MLS listings below for current La Mer inventory at 4051 Gulf Shore Boulevard North. Availability and asking prices update as residences enter or leave this 104-residence Gulf-front building.
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The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity Program (BR Program) of M.L.S. of Naples, Inc. Properties listed with brokerage firms other than this company are marked with the BR Program Icon or the BR House Icon and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers. The properties displayed may not be all the properties available through the BR Program. The information provided is for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any other purpose.