Active new construction in Orlando.
Where Central Florida builders are building, what they're offering, and which communities are absorbing inventory in 2026. From Lake Nona to Horizons West to the SR-429 corridor.
The state of new construction in Orlando.
Orlando is one of the larger new-construction markets in the country, with dozens of builders active across the metro and concentrated activity in Lake Nona (Tavistock master plan), Horizons West / Winter Garden, the SR-429 corridor in Apopka and Mount Dora, and Osceola County (Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Harmony).
Resale inventory has rebuilt substantially since 2022, which means builders face real competition from existing homes. The result is meaningful buyer incentives — rate buydowns, closing cost credits, and design center allowances — that didn't exist three years ago.
Master-planned community concentration is the defining feature: Lake Nona continues to deliver large volumes of new homes across its many sub-communities, and Horizons West (Hamlin, Lakeside Village, Independence) is similarly dense. The SR-429 corridor is the next expansion frontier.
| Community | Submarket | Builders |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Nona (Tavistock) | SE Orange / Medical City | Mattamy, Pulte, Toll, Tavistock |
| Horizons West (Hamlin) | SW Orange | Lennar, Pulte, Toll, Taylor Morrison |
| Winter Garden / Stoneybrook West | SW Orange | Various |
| Sunbridge | St. Cloud / Osceola | Tavistock-developed master plan |
| Harmony | Osceola | Various |
| Reunion / ChampionsGate | Osceola | Various, STR mix |
| Apopka / Welleby / Wekiva | NW Orange | Meritage, DR Horton, others |
| Mount Dora / Lake Norris | Lake County | Lennar, Toll Brothers |
| Clermont / Minneola | Lake County | Various |
| Sanford / Lake Mary | Seminole | Multiple |
Community list is editorial, based on local market knowledge; reviewed periodically. Builder participation varies — verify current inventory and builder mix when touring.
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Metro-level for-sale inventory (all homes, not new-construction only); refreshes monthly. Data: Zillow Research. Note: Orlando is outside Momentum's realMLS footprint, so builder-level new-construction counts are not yet tracked for this metro.
Why use a buyer's agent for new construction.
The single most important thing buyers get wrong about new construction is assuming they don't need representation. The builder's on-site sales rep works for the builder, not for you.
A buyer's agent representing you in a new-construction transaction can negotiate the incentive package, review the construction contract before you sign, schedule independent inspections during construction, and advocate for warranty claims after closing. Builder compensation to a buyer's agent is negotiable, and many builders offer to cover some or all of it from their sales budget, set out in your written buyer agreement. Using an agent does not cost you anything.
Bring your agent on the first visit if you're seriously considering new construction. Many buyers walk into a builder sales office, register without an agent, and then cannot bring one in later.
| Item | Why It Matters | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|
| CDD bond | Master-planned communities often carry CDD | Varies — confirm in writing |
| HOA fees | Range widely by amenity level | Varies — confirm in writing |
| Initiation/capitalization fee | One-time fee at closing, common in Orlando | One-time at closing — confirm amount |
| Builder warranty terms | Confirm terms in the contract | Varies by builder |
| Lot premium | Pond/preserve/golf lots cost extra | Varies by lot — confirm in writing |
| Design center process | Confirm the selection deadline | Budget for it — confirm with the builder |
| School zoning verification | Boundaries can shift; verify before contract | Critical for resale value |
Always verify the specific lot's CDD assessment, HOA fee, initiation fee, and lot premium before contract.
Several Momentum agents handle Orlando new construction routinely. We know the builder reps, the actual incentive ranges, which builders are responsive to warranty claims, and which communities have the most aggressive lot premium structures. Contact us before you tour a builder sales office without representation — there's real money on the table here.
The community and builder list is editorial, based on local market knowledge and site visits; it is reviewed periodically and carries no price claims. Metro inventory data comes from Zillow Research (monthly). Orlando is outside Momentum's realMLS footprint, so MLS-based new-construction statistics are not published for this metro. Builder offerings change frequently — verify everything community-specific in writing.
Primary sources: Zillow Research (metro inventory, monthly) · Community site visits and local market knowledge (editorial). Data accuracy reflects Momentum Realty's best available information as of the last update date.
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Inventory data: Zillow Research, refreshes monthly. Community list: editorial, reviewed periodically.