New Construction
New Construction Across
Southwest Florida
From Toll Brothers' Seven Shores in Naples to Pulte's Vivid Shores in Bonita Springs, the new-construction market across Southwest Florida is active, competitive, and full of opportunity if you know where to look and how to negotiate. Larissa tracks every major builder, community, and incentive program so you don't have to.
By Larissa Locke, Expert Real Estate Advisor
Integrity 1st Group · eXp Realty · FL License #3407292
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Active New Construction Communities
Last verified September 6, 2026, these are the communities actively selling new construction across Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers, and Southwest Florida. Pricing reflects base prices at time of research and does not include lot premiums, upgrades, or closing costs.
Naples
Seven Shores
Toll BrothersA 409-home Toll Brothers master-planned community that marked its grand opening in 2026, with four collections selling now. The Harbor Collection (single-family) starts from approximately $599,995, the Landing Collection from approximately $852,995, and the Port Collection from approximately $1.24 million. Villa Collection duets run approximately $633,000 to $634,000. Overall pricing spans the mid-$500,000s to over $1 million.
Caymas
Pulte HomesA gated 780-acre community in South Naples at Collier Boulevard and I-75. Pulte is selling four ready-to-build floor plans from approximately $839,990, spanning 2,366 to 3,812 sq ft with 3 to 5 bedrooms. The estate-home zone, Indigo at Caymas, runs from approximately $1.57 million to $3.33 million. Caymas appeals to buyers seeking larger homesites, privacy, and lakefront options with room to spread out.
Valencia Sky
GL HomesA 55+ active-adult community in East Naples with eight floor plans ranging from 1,803 to 3,457 sq ft. GL Homes is advertising pricing from the $680,000s to the $900,000s, with current listings typically running $752,900 to $940,900. Quick move-in and to-be-built homes are both available, with builder incentives frequently in play.
Esplanade by the Islands
Taylor MorrisonA 1,250-home lifestyle community in South Naples still selling across three product lines. Coach homes start from approximately $458,000, the villa collection ranges from roughly $546,000 to $1.3 million, and single-family plans start from approximately $599,999. New coach home releases continued through 2026, making this a strong option for lifestyle-driven buyers near the Gulf Coast.
Greyhawk at Golf Club of the Everglades
Pulte HomesA gated golf community in North Naples on roughly 500 acres with a Rees Jones championship course. Pulte lists new construction from approximately $583,990, with larger and upgraded models reaching the $1 million to $1.57 million range. Greyhawk is a strong fit for buyers who want resort golf amenities with new construction and room for personalization.
Terreno
DiVostaA resort-style DiVosta (PulteGroup) community in North Naples planned for roughly 685 one- and two-story homes from 1,405 to 3,970 sq ft. The Scenic Collection starts from approximately $400,990, with currently available homes listed from about $520,000 to $699,000. Terreno offers an approachable entry into new construction with DiVosta's established reputation for quality.
Bonita Springs
Valencia Bonita
GL HomesGL Homes' first Valencia community in Southwest Florida: a gated 55+ active-adult community on 347 acres with roughly 997 residences built since 2017. The community is now a mix of new homes and resales, with recent listings ranging from approximately $520,000 to $1.25 million and price points spanning the mid-$400,000s to low $1 millions. Check with GL Homes directly for remaining new and quick move-in inventory.
Vivid Shores
Pulte / StockBonita Springs' last gated lakefront luxury community: 635 homes on 1,031 gated acres with 400+ acres of boatable lakes and a 13-acre resort amenity campus. Homes run from approximately $754,990, with the Aqua Collection starting around $755,000 and the Madeira plan from approximately $937,990. Floor plans span 2,366 to 4,346 sq ft with 3 to 5 bedrooms, and 2026 releases are selling now.
Natura at Bonita Fairways
Home Dynamics Corp.A gated community within Bonita Fairways with ready-to-build floor plans from approximately $499,990 to $509,990, and active listings running from about $529,900 to $569,990. Natura offers 3 to 4 bedroom plans within the established Bonita Fairways golf community, a practical choice for buyers who want new construction in a mature setting.
Bonita Del Sol
Pulte HomesA Pulte single-family community off Paradise Road, about two miles from downtown Bonita Springs, with roughly 250 homes and no CDD. Pricing runs from approximately $487,990 to $525,990, with floor plans from 1,662 to 4,400 sq ft and 2 to 5 bedrooms. Inventory is limited and largely quick move-in, so confirm current availability with the Pulte sales office.
Infinity at the Colony Golf & Bay Club
The Ronto GroupA luxury residence collection from The Ronto Group inside the Colony Golf and Bay Club, with floor plans from 3,075 to 4,102 sq ft and pricing from approximately $2.6 million. This is a select, high-end offering for Bonita Springs buyers who want new construction in a private golf and bay club setting.
Estero
Verdana Village
Lennar & PulteA Cameratta Companies master-planned community along the Corkscrew Road corridor in Estero, actively selling with two national builders. Pulte homes start from approximately $399,990, while Lennar offers four series with Executive Homes from roughly $540,499 to $643,999 and Manor Homes from approximately $500,499 to $635,999. With 19 Lennar floor plans alone, Verdana Village spans a wide range of price points and layouts.
WildBlue
Stock / WCI / Lennar / PulteOne of Estero's premier luxury waterfront communities, actively selling across four builders: Lennar, Pulte, Stock Development, and WCI. Pricing starts in the low $400,000s, with Stock Development product from the $600,000s and estate lakefront homes up to about $4 million. Coastal-style single-family plans run from roughly 1,850 to more than 5,000 sq ft, with a clubhouse, pool, and miles of walking trails.
Nerano at Miromar Lakes
FrontDoor CommunitiesNew lakefront coach homes inside Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club, built by FrontDoor Communities with Miromar Development. Only 40 residences across 10 buildings, with plans from 2,369 to 3,060 sq ft. Pricing launched from approximately $1.1 million and current listings run from about $1.2 million to $1.875 million, with deliveries underway through 2026. A low-density, high-amenity option for luxury buyers.
Kingston
Lennar / Neal / Pulte / TM / KolterA major new Cameratta master-planned community on the Corkscrew Corridor with five builders on site: Lennar, Neal Communities, Pulte, Taylor Morrison, and Kolter Homes. First model homes, including Taylor Morrison's Esplanade at Kingston, were under construction through 2026 with a grand opening scheduled for October 17, 2026. Pricing has not yet been published, making this a true pre-construction opportunity for early buyers.
Fort Myers & Babcock Ranch
Babcock Ranch
14+ NeighborhoodsFlorida's solar-powered town keeps expanding, with homes ranging from the upper $200,000s to about $4 million across more than a dozen active neighborhoods. New activity includes Sawgrass Lakes, a gated Pulte neighborhood unveiled in June 2026; seven new Lake Timber neighborhoods announced in 2026, including Parkside and Edgewater by Pulte; plus Northridge, TerraWalk by DiVosta, Tucker's Cove by Lennar, The Preserve and Palmetto Landing by D.R. Horton, Crescent Lakes by Meritage, and the Regency 55+ collection. Babcock Ranch is a strong fit for buyers who prioritize sustainability, walkability, and a built-from-scratch town lifestyle.
Fort Myers Corridor
Lennar, Pulte & OthersActive new construction spans multiple submarkets. Bonavie Cove (Mattamy Homes, from ~$363K) pairs new homes along Bonita Bay's coves with a compelling rate buydown incentive. Verandah (Neal Communities, from ~$276K) is one of the area's most established master-planned communities. Coves of Estero Bay (KB Home, ~$352K – $502K) offers single-family homes along the coast, along with Solena in North Fort Myers and Del Webb Oak Creek for 55+ buyers. Esplanade Lake Club (Taylor Morrison, $500K – $1.5M) brings resort-style new construction just north of Estero. For $500K+ buyers, gated and amenity-rich communities east of I-75 remain active. Median new-construction listing prices in Fort Myers run around $435K.
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Community availability changes frequently. New phases release, builders open and close sales, and pricing shifts with market conditions. The pricing shown reflects publicly available base prices last verified September 6, 2026 and does not include lot premiums, design center upgrades, or closing costs. Larissa maintains current relationships with local builders and can provide the latest inventory, pricing, and incentive information for any community you're considering.
What's Happening in New Construction Right Now
The new-construction market in Southwest Florida has shifted. Inventory is up, builders are competing for buyers, and the window for favorable terms is open. Here's what to know, last verified September 6, 2026.
Builder Incentives Are at Their Peak
Builders across Southwest Florida are advertising mortgage rate buydowns as their primary incentive. Mattamy Homes' Bonavie Cove in Fort Myers, for instance, lists a 30-year buydown from 2.75% for years one and two and 3.75% for years three through seven, plus roughly $16,000 in flex cash, and Taylor Morrison has used 2-1 buydowns across its Gulf Coast communities. Closing-cost credits of $10,000 to $30,000 are common in 2026, and design center credits are widely available, with local agents reporting about 80% of communities offering incentive packages. Nearly all of these require using the builder's preferred lender, and the best terms are rarely the first ones offered.
Move-In Ready Inventory Is Higher Than Normal
Completed spec and quick move-in (QMI) homes are available across most of the communities above. Valencia Sky, Esplanade by the Islands, Verdana Village, Bonita Del Sol, Vivid Shores, and Babcock Ranch all have standing inventory, and Nerano at Miromar Lakes began delivering residences through 2026. Because builders are motivated to close out standing inventory, these homes often carry the most purposeful pricing and incentives, with some already including upgraded finishes.
Buyer Leverage Is Growing Across Price Ranges
Local agents report that buyers in the $500K to $750K range currently carry the most negotiating leverage, and the luxury segment from $1 million up also brings incentives and price adjustments as builders work to move inventory. Incentives are strongest on completed homes with 30- to 45-day closings, and end-of-quarter timing is widely cited as the best window to negotiate. The key is understanding which concessions are available and which are off the table; builders rarely advertise their best terms.
New Phases Open Across the Region
Seven Shores in Naples marked its grand opening in 2026 with all four collections selling, and Pulte unveiled Sawgrass Lakes at Babcock Ranch in June 2026. Kingston in Estero is preparing its first model grand opening on October 17, 2026, with pricing not yet published, and Caymas continues to release lakefront estate homesites. For buyers willing to enter a community in its early phases, early pricing and design center credits can provide significant value.
Why New Construction Makes Sense
Buying a brand-new home gives you the advantage of modern design, current building standards, and a home built for how you live today — not decades ago.
Modern Design & Finishes
New construction homes feature open floor plans, high ceilings, oversized windows, chef-inspired kitchens, and contemporary finishes that reflect current design trends — not outdated layouts that require renovation.
Energy Efficiency
New builds in Southwest Florida are constructed with modern insulation, impact-resistant windows, energy-efficient HVAC systems, and LED lighting throughout. The result: lower utility costs and a more comfortable home year-round.
Builder Warranties
Most new construction homes come with structural warranties (typically 10 years) and manufacturer warranties on major systems and appliances (2–5 years). Fewer unexpected repair costs in your first years of ownership.
Personalization & Customization
Many builders allow buyers to select finishes, flooring, countertops, cabinetry, and structural options during the build process. The result is a home that reflects your taste and lifestyle from day one.
Low Maintenance
A brand-new home means new plumbing, electrical, roofing, and HVAC — systems that won't need attention for years. For seasonal residents and relocating buyers, this is a significant advantage over older resale homes.
Current Building Codes
Florida's building codes are among the strictest in the nation. New construction must meet current wind-resistance, flood, and energy standards — providing structural integrity that older homes may not match.
The New Construction Buying Process
Buying a new-construction home is different from purchasing a resale property. The process involves builder contracts, design center selections, construction timelines, and inspection milestones that require careful attention.
Determine Your Budget & Priorities
Before visiting model homes, establish your budget, preferred area, and must-have features. New construction pricing includes the base price plus options, lot premiums, and closing costs — understanding the full cost upfront prevents surprises later.
Choose Your Community & Builder
Southwest Florida has multiple builders operating at any given time, each with different quality levels, included features, and upgrade pricing. Comparing builders side by side — not just model home aesthetics — is where expert guidance pays off.
Select Your Homesite & Floor Plan
Your homesite location affects natural light, privacy, view, and long-term value. A corner lot, preserve view, or western exposure may carry premiums — but some are worth the investment and others are not.
Design Center Selections
Most builders invite buyers to a design center to choose flooring, cabinetry, countertops, fixtures, and structural options. These decisions add up quickly — an experienced advisor helps you prioritize upgrades that add real value over cosmetic choices that depreciate.
Construction & Inspections
New construction typically takes 8 to 14 months. During this time, your agent monitors progress, ensures the builder adheres to specifications, and coordinates third-party inspections at key milestones — foundation, pre-drywall, and final walkthrough.
Closing & Warranty
At closing, you receive your keys, warranties, and manuals. The relationship with your builder continues — warranty claims for defects, settling adjustments, and system maintenance are all part of new-construction ownership.
Why Having an Agent Matters — Even with a Builder
A common misconception is that you don't need a buyer's agent when purchasing new construction. In reality, the builder's sales team works for the builder — not for you. Having your own advisor protects your interests throughout the process.
Builder Contracts Are One-Sided
Builder purchase agreements are drafted by the builder's legal team and heavily favor the builder. An experienced agent helps you understand the deadlines, builder procedures, and business terms upfront, and coordinates with legal counsel when legal interpretation is needed.
Price Negotiation & Incentives
Builders offer incentives, but they are not always advertised. Your agent can negotiate upgrades, closing cost credits, lot premiums, and pricing adjustments — especially during slower sales periods when builders are more motivated.
Independent Inspections
Your agent helps arrange third-party inspections at critical construction phases — not just at final walkthrough. Pre-drywall inspections, for example, allow you to verify structural and mechanical work before walls are closed up.
Comparing Builders Objectively
When you visit model homes, each builder's sales team presents their community in the best possible light. An agent who knows the local builders can provide honest comparisons of build quality, included features, upgrade pricing, and warranty reputation.
Protecting Your Deposit
New construction deposits can be substantial â typically 5 to 10% of the base price. Your agent guides you through escrow procedures, deposit timelines, and contingency provisions, and coordinates with legal counsel when contract interpretation is needed.
Ongoing Advocacy Through Closing
From contract signing to design center visits to construction monitoring to final walkthrough, your agent stays involved — making sure the home you receive matches what you were promised and that deficiencies are addressed before closing.
Tips for Navigating Builder Contracts & Negotiations
Builder contracts are complex, and the negotiation process is different from a resale transaction. These are the key areas where experienced guidance makes the biggest difference.
Read the Entire Contract
Builder contracts are long and detailed. Every clause matters — from completion timelines and change-order procedures to dispute resolution and cancellation provisions.
Understand What's Included vs. Upgrades
Base prices often include builder-grade finishes. Premium flooring, upgraded countertops, and appliance packages carry additional costs. Knowing what's standard helps you budget accurately.
Negotiate During Off-Peak Periods
Builders are most flexible on price, upgrades, and incentives during slower sales periods — often mid-year or when a community is nearing the end of a phase. Timing your purchase strategically can save thousands.
Request a Construction Timeline in Writing
Delays are common in new construction. Ensure the contract includes a target completion date and understand what recourse you have if the builder falls behind schedule.
Get Everything in Writing
Verbal promises from a builder's sales representative are not binding. If an upgrade, modification, or incentive is discussed, it must appear in the written contract or addendum.
Don't Skip the Walkthrough
A thorough final walkthrough — ideally with a professional inspector — is your last chance to identify incomplete work, cosmetic defects, and systems that don't function correctly before closing.
New Construction by the Numbers
These are general ranges based on publicly available data last verified September 6, 2026. Actual pricing, timelines, and availability vary by builder, community, and market conditions. Larissa provides current, specific information for any community you're considering.
Ready to Explore New Construction?
New construction opportunities across Southwest Florida move quickly. Builder inventory, pricing, and incentive programs change regularly — sometimes weekly. Larissa stays current on every active community and can help you identify the right builder, homesite, and floor plan while making sure your interests are protected from contract to closing.
Successfully,
Larissa Locke
Expert Real Estate Advisor · Integrity 1st Group · eXp Realty
Florida License #3407292