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Overview: What Is Announced
Pulte Homes is the exclusive builder. In February 2026, Pulte and its land-banking partner closed on the residential portion of Hilliard Isle for a reported 47.95 million dollars, a roughly 2,016-home master-planned community on East Lake Tohopekaliga in Kissimmee.
Source: GrowthSpotter (Orlando Sentinel), 2026-02-05.Per the reporting, the community will be developed over eight phases. Phase 1 was set to have about 245 units across five product lines: townhomes, 32-foot and 40-foot bungalows, and 50- and 60-foot traditional lots. Pulte planned to break ground on Phase 1 in early 2026 and expected to open for sales in early 2027. A 67-acre town center site with mixed-use entitlements is held separately within the wider plan.
Source: GrowthSpotter (Orlando Sentinel), 2026-02-05.Pulte's own community page for Hilliard Isle is live and collecting interest while the community is pre-opening.
Source: Pulte Homes official community page, 2026-06-05.Quick Facts (All Sourced)
| Category | What is announced |
|---|---|
| Status | Coming Soon. No homes are for sale as of June 5, 2026; sales expected early 2027. |
| Builder | Pulte Homes (exclusive homebuilder) |
| Location | East Lake Tohopekaliga, Kissimmee, ZIP 34744 |
| County | Osceola County |
| Planned scale | About 2,016 homes over eight phases; Phase 1 about 245 units |
| Product | Townhomes, 32-foot and 40-foot bungalows, and 50- and 60-foot traditional lots |
| Land deal | Reported 47.95 million dollar residential land closing, February 2026 |
| Expected sales open | Early 2027, per the builder (timelines can move) |
Every row above comes from the sourced reporting and builder materials cited on this page. Plans for unbuilt communities change. Treat all of it as announced intent, not a contract.
Location & Context
Hilliard Isle sits on the shore of East Lake Tohopekaliga (East Lake Toho) in Kissimmee, a large lake on the east side of Osceola County that anchors a wave of master-planned growth. A 67-acre town center with mixed-use entitlements is planned within the wider footprint, which over time would add commercial and multifamily uses alongside the homes.
Source: GrowthSpotter (Orlando Sentinel), 2026-02-05.The practical geography: this part of east Osceola connects to metro Orlando via the Florida Turnpike and SR-417, with Lake Nona and Orlando International Airport reachable to the north. As with any lakefront master plan, confirm flood zone for a specific lot and get a bindable insurance quote during any contract period.
We already cover the surrounding Kissimmee and Osceola communities:
What Is Planned
What has been announced for Hilliard Isle: roughly 2,016 homes over eight phases, with Phase 1 about 245 units across townhomes, 32-foot and 40-foot bungalows, and 50- and 60-foot traditional lots. A separate 67-acre town center carries mixed-use entitlements within the wider plan.
Source: GrowthSpotter (Orlando Sentinel), 2026-02-05.No home pricing has been published by the builder as of June 5, 2026. Pulte planned to break ground on Phase 1 in early 2026 with sales targeted for early 2027.
Source: GrowthSpotter (Orlando Sentinel), 2026-02-05.Taxes & Costs Context
You cannot compute a real tax bill for a home that does not exist yet, but you can frame the county math now.
Hilliard Isle sits in the Kissimmee area of Osceola County, so a buyer should expect county plus school plus any applicable city or district millage depending on the exact boundary. For context, the Osceola County figure in our FY2025-26 millage file is a typical total of about 15.23 mills, and actual parcel totals vary by municipality and taxing district, so treat it as a planning number, not a quote.
Source: Momentum Realty millage file (FY2025-26, seeded from county property appraisers and Florida TaxWatch county averages), plus our Osceola County property tax guide.A master-planned community of this scale will almost certainly carry HOA dues, and large Osceola master plans commonly sit inside a CDD with its own annual assessment that can be substantial. Nothing has been published for Hilliard Isle yet, so we are not quoting a number. When the builder publishes HOA and any CDD figures, they will appear here with a source. Ask for the full assessment schedule in writing before signing.
One structural note that applies to every new community: the first-year tax bill on a new home is often based on land value only, and resets to the full improved value the following year. Budget the second-year number, not the first.
Schools
The site is inside the School District of Osceola County. School assignment for a brand-new address is set by the district and can be rezoned as a master plan of this size builds out, and new schools are common in communities this large. Confirm the assignment for a specific address with the district school locator before relying on it.
The Timeline
This is the dated record of how Hilliard Isle has moved from announcement toward opening. It grows as facts land.
- February 2026Pulte and its land-banking partner close on the residential portion of Hilliard Isle for a reported 47.95 million dollars; Phase 1 of about 245 units set to break ground, with sales expected to open in early 2027. Source: GrowthSpotter (Orlando Sentinel), 2026-02-05.
- June 2026Pulte community page for Hilliard Isle live and collecting interest while pre-opening. No home pricing published. Source: Pulte Homes official community page, 2026-06-05.
As of June 5, 2026 the builder targets an early-2027 sales opening. New-community timelines move; treat dates as targets until the sales office opens.
Hilliard Isle is pre-opening, which is exactly when information is scarcest and the first-release pricing decisions happen fastest. Drop your details and we will send updates as the builder publishes pricing, floor plans, HOA and CDD figures, and the sales date, and we will connect you with an agent who works for you, not the builder. No obligation, no spam.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Nassau County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Nassau County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
Recent Developments in Hilliard Isle
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Hilliard Isle, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.
- February 2026Builder Activity
Pulte partner closes on Hilliard Isle residential land for reported $47.95M
GrowthSpotter reported Pulte and its land-banking partner closed on the residential portion of Hilliard Isle, a roughly 2,016-home master-planned community on East Lake Tohopekaliga in Kissimmee, for a reported $47.95 million. Phase 1 of about 245 units across five product lines was set to break ground in early 2026 with sales expected to open in early 2027.
What it may mean for the marketA 2,000-plus-home lakefront master plan with Pulte as exclusive builder represents a major addition to east Osceola's housing pipeline, with effects on area supply that build out over years.
Source: GrowthSpotter (Orlando Sentinel) - June 2026Builder Activity
Pulte community page live for Hilliard Isle while pre-opening
Pulte's official community page for Hilliard Isle is live and collecting interest while the community is pre-opening. No home pricing has been published. Sales were expected to open in early 2027 following the start of Phase 1 development.
What it may mean for the marketAn active builder interest list ahead of sales is a common pre-opening step; first-release pricing for a master plan of this size typically lands closer to the sales-office opening.
Source: Pulte Homes official community page
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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