Market Brief
Seven Brevard County new-home communities posted coming-soon or first-phase sales updates from October 8 to November 1, 2026, as new construction ran at 588 active listings and 261 in contract, about 2.3 to 1.
A dated roundup of coming-soon and newly selling Brevard communities from Palm Bay to Titusville, with live new construction supply by city and price band.
Seven Brevard County new-home communities in Palm Bay, Melbourne, Satellite Beach, Rockledge and Titusville posted coming-soon or first-phase sales updates on builder pages and NewHomeSource between October 8 and November 1, 2026. Two are now selling: Lennar's Emerald Lakes in Palm Bay, from $299,884, and D.R. Horton's Tortuga Cay townhomes in Satellite Beach, from $384,990. They arrive in a new construction market that is moving faster than resale. On November 4, 2026, Brevard had 588 active new-construction listings and 261 under contract or pending, about 2.3 to 1, against 2,972 and 884, about 3.4 to 1, for resale homes. All MLS figures are ours, computed from Space Coast MLS records; information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
This roundup covers communities that are not yet fully on the market. Our October 26 article on Palm Bay new construction contracts covered builder inventory already listed in south Brevard, and our November 3 article on Brevard price cuts and contracts covered the last two weeks across all homes. Completed-month figures are in our Space Coast median price and Space Coast closed sales articles, and the full series is on the Space Coast market data hub.
Which Brevard new home communities are coming soon?
| Community | City | Builder | Status and date | Homes and price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Lakes | Palm Bay | Lennar | Now selling, first phase (builder page, Nov 1) | 24 homes available, $299,884 to $540,990 |
| The Collection at Palm Bay | Palm Bay | Highland Homes | Coming soon (builder page, Oct 8) | Single-family; pricing not posted |
| Tortuga Cay | Satellite Beach | D.R. Horton | Now selling (builder page, Oct 8) | Two-story townhomes from $384,990 |
| Meridian at Mayfair | Melbourne | Lennar | Coming soon (NewHomeSource, Oct 13) | Townhomes; pricing not posted |
| Restore at Viera | Melbourne | David Weekley Homes | Coming soon (builder page, Oct 13) | Gated 55+ single-family and paired villas; pricing not posted |
| The Reserve at Turtle Creek | Rockledge | Holiday Builders | Coming soon (NewHomeSource, Oct 13) | 294 homes planned; pricing not posted |
| Brookshire | Titusville | Stanley Martin Homes | Coming soon (NewHomeSource, Oct 13) | Pricing not posted |
Source: Momentum Research upcoming communities file, from builder pages and NewHomeSource on the dates shown. Statuses and prices change often; confirm with the builder.
Lennar's Emerald Lakes page listed 24 homes available in its Willow, Cypress and Veranda collections, with plans from 1,430 to 3,041 square feet. Our MLS snapshot showed 4 active listings recorded under the Emerald Lakes PUD subdivision name. D.R. Horton describes Tortuga Cay, at 41 Tortuga Trail, as three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath townhomes of 1,463 to 1,512 square feet with concrete block construction, metal roofs and impact windows. Holiday Builders announced The Reserve at Turtle Creek on February 25, 2026 as 294 homes on the 119-acre former Turtle Creek Golf Club, with about 50 acres kept as open space and a first phase of 77 homes. David Weekley Homes lists Restore at Viera in three collections: Renew villas and Revive and Retreat homes on 45-foot and 55-foot homesites.
How fast is Brevard new construction selling?
| City | New construction active | In contract | Active per contract | Median asking price | Resale active per contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay | 415 | 159 | 2.6 | $363,575 | 3.8 |
| Melbourne | 50 | 45 | 1.1 | $441,900 | 2.8 |
| Satellite Beach | 27 | 13 | 2.1 | $655,900 | 2.5 |
| Titusville | 20 | 7 | 2.9 | $336,995 | 3.2 |
| Cocoa | 16 | 7 | 2.3 | $452,784 | 2.6 |
| Rockledge | 7 | 5 | 1.4 | $562,371 | 2.9 |
| Brevard County, all | 588 | 261 | 2.3 | $381,758 | 3.4 |
Source: Momentum Research, computed from Space Coast MLS records, live map snapshot, November 4, 2026. New construction follows the flag on the listing record; in contract combines Pending and Under Contract. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Palm Bay held 415 of the county's 588 active new-construction listings, about 71 percent. Melbourne had the tightest new construction market, with 50 active and 45 in contract. New townhomes ran at 52 active against 29 in contract, about 1.8 to 1, against 3.6 to 1 for resale townhomes, which bears on how quickly Tortuga Cay and Meridian at Mayfair may compete with existing supply.
Which new construction price ranges are moving?
| New single-family asking price | Active | In contract | Active per contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $300,000 | 20 | 9 | 2.2 |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 306 | 107 | 2.9 |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 102 | 62 | 1.6 |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 27 | 21 | 1.3 |
| $750,000 and up | 24 | 8 | 3.0 |
Source: Momentum Research, live map snapshot, November 4, 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Most new single-family supply sat between $300,000 and $399,999, the range where Emerald Lakes opens, and that band was the slowest of the middle tiers at 2.9 to 1. Homes from $400,000 to $749,999 ran at 1.6 and 1.3 to 1. Our change log recorded 39 new-construction listings moving from active to pending or under contract from October 21 to November 3, against 50 in the prior two weeks, and 68 new-construction price reductions at a median cut of 1.78 percent, against 2.67 percent for resale homes.
What should buyers compare before reserving a new home?
Builder base prices often exclude lot premiums, options and closing costs, and new communities may carry association fees or a community development district assessment. Compare the Brevard County HOA fees by community, Brevard County property tax, Palm Bay home insurance cost and Melbourne home insurance cost pages. Listed new homes are on our Brevard County new construction homes page, and statewide pre-launch communities are on our Florida coming soon communities page.
People also ask
What new home communities are coming to Palm Bay?
Lennar's Emerald Lakes was selling its first phase as of November 1, 2026, from $299,884, and Highland Homes listed The Collection at Palm Bay as coming soon on October 8.
Are new homes in Brevard County selling faster than resale homes?
Yes, by contract pace. On November 4, 2026, Brevard new construction ran at 2.3 active listings per contract, against 3.4 for resale homes.
How many homes are planned at The Reserve at Turtle Creek in Rockledge?
Holiday Builders announced 294 homes on the former Turtle Creek Golf Club, with a first phase of 77 homes. NewHomeSource listed it as coming soon on October 13, 2026.
Limitations
Community statuses, home counts and prices come from builder pages and NewHomeSource on the dates shown and change often; this roundup is not a complete list of Brevard communities. MLS figures are a single live snapshot taken November 4, 2026, plus the change log for October 7 to November 3; they are not monthly totals. New construction follows the listing flag. In contract combines Pending and Under Contract. This article is general information, not advice about any specific property, builder or transaction.
Sources
- Momentum Research, computed from Space Coast MLS records, Brevard County, live map snapshot November 4, 2026, and change log October 7 to November 3, 2026. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
- Lennar, Emerald Lakes, Palm Bay, viewed November 1, 2026.
- D.R. Horton, Tortuga Cay, Satellite Beach, viewed October 8, 2026.
- Highland Homes, The Collection at Palm Bay, viewed October 8, 2026.
- David Weekley Homes, Orlando area coming soon communities, viewed October 13, 2026.
- Holiday Builders, Introducing The Reserve at Turtle Creek, February 25, 2026.
- NewHomeSource, Melbourne area coming soon communities, viewed October 13, 2026.
- Space Coast market data hub, Momentum Research.
Disclosure: Jon Brooks is a co-founder of Momentum Realty, a Florida real estate brokerage that owns and funds Florida Housing Intelligence. Momentum has a financial interest in Florida real estate transactions, including in markets named here. See our editorial standards.
Market statistics in this article are computed from MLS data licensed by Momentum Realty, and are current as of the date shown. Data may be preliminary and subject to revision by its source. This article is general information, not advice about any specific property, transaction, or financial decision, and is not a representation about any specific property, community, builder, or association.
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