5550 Heron Point DR Unit 304, Naples
St Nicole Condos at Pelican Bay
St Nicole at Pelican Bay is a 22-story luxury high-rise condominium at 5550 Heron Point Drive in Naples. Completed in 1991, St Nicole contains 97 residences and occupies a desirable southern Pelican Bay position overlooking mangrove preserve, Clam Pass, landscaped grounds and the Gulf of Mexico from selected floors and orientations.
St Nicole High-Rise Living
St Nicole should be evaluated as its own high-rise condominium market. Floor, stack, end-unit position, Gulf visibility, Clam Pass exposure, mangrove foreground and lanai configuration can create substantial value differences between residences that otherwise appear similar by bedroom count or square footage.
These permanent characteristics should generally be established before assigning a premium to interior finishes because kitchens and bathrooms can be remodeled while floor, stack and coastal orientation cannot.
Floor Plans & Residence Types
St Nicole offers two-bedroom, two-bedroom-plus-den and three-bedroom configurations together with materially larger penthouse residences. Standard floor plans generally occupy a more manageable high-rise scale, while penthouses can provide substantially more interior and outdoor living space.
Enclosed lanais and interior reconfiguration can change how individual properties function, so buyers should verify recorded living area, permitted changes and the current legal bedroom configuration.
Floor Height Matters
Floor elevation is one of St Nicole's most important permanent value characteristics. Lower floors can emphasize the pool, landscaping and mangrove canopy, while upper residences may open toward broader Gulf and Clam Pass horizons.
Actual sightlines should carry more weight than floor number alone. Two St Nicole residences on the same level can have very different views because of their stack and end-unit position.
Gulf of Mexico Views
Upper and favorably oriented residences can provide Gulf views across Pelican Bay's coastal preserve. Buyers should compare the actual visible water from the living room, primary bedroom and principal outdoor area.
Gulf width, sunset exposure, foreground vegetation and neighboring sightlines can all affect desirability.
Clam Pass Views
St Nicole's southern Pelican Bay position can provide distinctive views toward Clam Pass and its surrounding coastal environment. These views may include water, mangroves and Gulf horizon within the same visual corridor.
Mangrove Preserve Views
The protected mangrove environment provides a natural foreground for many St Nicole residences. Lower and middle floors may place greater emphasis on the preserve, while higher floors can combine the mangrove canopy with open sky and distant Gulf water.
270-Degree End-Unit Views
Selected end-unit residences can provide unusually broad directional exposure. These properties should be evaluated separately from interior-stack residences because additional windows, natural light and multiple view corridors cannot be recreated through renovation.
Private Lanais & Balconies
Outdoor living configuration varies among St Nicole residences. Buyers may encounter screened lanais, open balconies, glass-enclosed lanais or combinations of these arrangements.
- Gulf or Clam Pass orientation
- Mangrove preserve foreground
- End-unit versus interior exposure
- Usable seating and dining depth
- Screened versus glass-enclosed configuration
- Sliding-door condition
- Impact glass or shutter protection
- Flooring and drainage
- Association maintenance responsibility
Glass-Enclosed Lanais
Some St Nicole residences have enclosed lanai areas that function as additional conditioned living space. These can be valuable for owners who prefer year-round climate-controlled views.
Buyers should verify permits, association approval, glazing, HVAC integration and whether the enclosed area is included in the reported living square footage.
St Nicole Penthouses
Penthouse residences are materially larger than typical St Nicole floor plans and should normally remain in their own comparison category.
Elevation, living area, ceiling height, outdoor space, parking, storage, renovation quality and scarcity can all influence penthouse pricing.
Renovated vs. Original St Nicole Condos
St Nicole includes residences ranging from more traditional interiors to extensively renovated contemporary homes. Buyers should separate decorative improvements from infrastructure and mechanical upgrades.
- Kitchen and bathroom reconstruction
- Open-concept floor-plan changes
- Custom cabinetry
- Quartz or natural-stone surfaces
- Premium appliances
- Flooring and millwork
- Custom closets
- Motorized shades
- HVAC replacement
- Water-heater replacement
- Plumbing improvements
- Impact windows and sliding doors
Impact Glass & Storm Protection
Storm protection is property-specific. Buyers should verify impact ratings for windows and sliding doors together with shutters or other protection for every exterior opening.
Current condominium documents should also determine owner-versus-association responsibility for future repair and replacement.
HVAC, Plumbing & Water Protection
Mechanical systems should be reviewed independently from visible renovation. HVAC age and service history, water heater, supply lines, plumbing improvements, electrical panels and permitted work can materially affect ownership costs.
For seasonal ownership, humidity monitoring, leak detection and automatic water shutoff can add practical protection during extended absences.
Covered Parking
St Nicole residences include covered parking arrangements, but buyers should verify the exact assigned or deeded space associated with the property being purchased.
Parking location, elevator access and electric-vehicle charging options can affect practical convenience.
Private Storage
Residence-specific storage can be valuable for bicycles, beach equipment, luggage and seasonal belongings. Buyers should confirm exactly which storage area conveys and how it is documented.
Pool & Spa
St Nicole provides a private pool and spa environment for residents. The building has also undergone recent common-area and pool improvements, making current association information especially important when evaluating completed work and any remaining project scope.
Fitness & Social Facilities
Building amenities include fitness and resident social spaces that complement Pelican Bay's larger fitness, wellness and recreational facilities.
Current operating hours, equipment, reservations and guest rules should be verified through building management.
Two Guest Suites
St Nicole provides two guest suites that can accommodate visiting family and friends without requiring owners to maintain additional permanent bedroom space solely for occasional visitors.
Reservation windows, charges, stay limits and seasonal availability should be confirmed through current association policies.
Recent Building Improvements
St Nicole has undergone significant building enhancements in recent years, including work involving common areas and the pool environment.
Buyers should review association records to distinguish completed work from any remaining or proposed projects and to understand how improvements have been or will be funded.
Association, Reserves & Structural Review
The condominium association should be evaluated with the same care as the individual residence. Coastal high-rise ownership requires ongoing review of structural systems, exterior maintenance, insurance, elevators and reserve funding.
- Current operating budget
- Reserve balances and scheduled contributions
- Available engineering and structural documentation
- Milestone-inspection information where applicable
- Structural reserve documentation where applicable
- Master insurance and deductibles
- Current and proposed assessments
- Recent common-area renovation
- Pool and amenity improvements
- Roof and exterior work
- Waterproofing and lanai projects
- Elevator and mechanical systems
- Window and sliding-door responsibilities
- Rental, pet and remodeling provisions
Southern Pelican Bay Location
St Nicole's Heron Point Drive location places residents conveniently near Waterside Shops, Artis—Naples and The Baker Museum while retaining the private coastal environment that distinguishes Pelican Bay.
Pelican Bay Beach Tram Access
A nearby secured tram connection provides convenient transportation through the preserve to Pelican Bay's private Gulf beaches and beachfront facilities.
The broader Pelican Bay lifestyle includes attended beach services, private beachfront dining, fitness and wellness programs, tennis, pickleball, sailing, kayaking and extensive walking and biking routes.
Club Pelican Bay Golf Membership
St Nicole condominium ownership and Club Pelican Bay golf membership are separate. Purchasing a St Nicole residence should not be interpreted as automatically conveying membership in the private golf club.
Golf-oriented buyers should verify current membership categories, eligibility, availability, joining requirements, initiation or capital obligations, annual dues and privileges directly through current Club information.
How to Compare St Nicole Values
Recent St Nicole transactions generally provide the strongest starting point when floor, stack, view and floor plan are sufficiently comparable.
A 16th-floor south-end residence with broad Gulf and Clam Pass exposure should not automatically be valued from a lower-floor interior residence even when their bedroom counts appear similar.
After selecting the closest same-building evidence, adjust for end-unit position, lanai configuration, parking, storage, renovation, impact protection, major systems and association condition before expanding to another Pelican Bay tower.
Compare Pelican Bay Luxury High-Rises
Buying a St Nicole Condo
Buyers should begin with floor, stack, end-unit position and coastal view, then compare floor plan, lanai configuration, parking, storage, renovation, storm protection, major systems and association condition.
The St Nicole-specific property search and market-report links above keep the first stage of research focused on this tower rather than mixing unrelated Pelican Bay residences into the analysis.
Selling a St Nicole Condo
St Nicole sellers should document the permanent characteristics that buyers cannot reproduce through remodeling: floor, stack, end-unit status, Gulf visibility, Clam Pass exposure, mangrove view, floor plan, lanai, parking and storage.
Permitted renovation, HVAC, water heater, plumbing, electrical improvements, windows, sliding doors, shutters and other major upgrades can then be documented separately and compared with the closest active St Nicole competition and recent same-building transactions.
St Nicole Listings & Private Tours
Schulz Realty can help buyers and sellers compare St Nicole residences by floor, stack, Gulf and Clam Pass exposure, mangrove view, end-unit position, lanai configuration, parking, storage, renovation quality, storm protection, association condition and the most relevant same-building comparable sales.
Contact Schulz Realty for Listings & Private ToursSt Nicole residence counts, floor plans, recorded living areas, bedroom and den configurations, penthouse layouts, Gulf, Clam Pass, mangrove, preserve, pool and landscape views, screened, open and glass-enclosed lanais, parking, storage, guest-suite availability, building amenities, association fees, Pelican Bay Foundation assessments, reserve funding, engineering and structural documentation, insurance, deductibles, assessments, renovation projects, storm protection, rental provisions, pet policies, remodeling requirements, beach privileges, tram operations and Club Pelican Bay membership availability may vary or change. Buyers and sellers should independently verify material information through current St Nicole condominium documents, Pelican Bay governing documents, association financial, structural and insurance records, Club information, permits, inspections, title work and appropriate qualified professionals.
Current St Nicole Condos for Sale
Browse the live RealGeeks MLS listings below for current St Nicole inventory. Compare the exact floor, stack, floor plan and Gulf, Clam Pass or mangrove exposure behind each residence rather than relying only on a building-wide asking-price or price-per-square-foot average.
St Nicole Condos at Pelican Bay
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