Where new homes are being built in and around Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is almost fully built out, so new construction here looks different from the master-planned suburbs elsewhere in Florida. Inside the city, new homes are mostly condo towers downtown and on the beach, small gated infill projects and single rebuilds on existing lots. Tract-style communities with clubhouses are in the western and northern Broward suburbs, from Wilton Manors and Sunrise to Davie, Coconut Creek, Margate and Parkland. Builder and developer sites checked in September 2026 list the projects below.
13th Floor Homes: Marina Landings (Fort Lauderdale)
A gated community of 34 single-family homes at 2300 SW 15th Avenue, ZIP 33315. The sales site listed one home remaining, the four-bedroom, 2,731-square-foot Catamaran plan, with negotiable pricing from $1,235,000. It is a useful benchmark for what new single-family construction costs inside the city.
Kolter Urban: Selene Oceanfront Residences (Fort Lauderdale Beach)
A completed pair of oceanfront towers in its final release. The developer lists a $20,000 personalization credit, extended warranty coverage and the option to buy extra parking for developer sales. One listed example, a 2,288-square-foot three-bedroom residence on the fifth floor, was reduced from $2,699,000 to $1,999,000.
Related Group: Andare Residences (Las Olas)
A condo tower designed with Pininfarina and marketed as under construction, with a sales gallery at 788 E. Las Olas Boulevard. The developer's site does not publish prices, so ask for the current price list, deposit schedule and expected completion date.
Naftali Group: Viceroy Residences (between Las Olas and Flagler Village)
A 500-foot tower of one- to four-bedroom condos with Viceroy hotel-style services and more than 35 amenities across 30,000 square feet, according to the developer. No prices are published on the official site. Branded buildings often carry higher monthly fees for services, so get the proposed budget.
Lennar: Altessa at Wilton Manors
New townhomes with rooftop terraces and a dog park, walkable to Wilton Drive, listed from about $728,000. Homes shown as move-in ready ranged from $789,790 for a three-bedroom, 1,605-square-foot plan to $995,040 for 2,374 square feet. Wilton Manors is its own city, which borders the Fort Lauderdale areas covered in our Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods guide, with its own 2025 millage rate of 20.4896.
Lennar: Solterra (Sunrise)
A gated master-planned community of townhomes and multi-family homes with a clubhouse and pools, listed from about $543,000. Solterra is one of the Broward communities with a CDD: the 2025 assessment was $2,547.10, $2,170.39 or $663.55 per unit depending on the tier.
Lennar: Mainstreet (Coconut Creek)
A community with a clubhouse, pool, fitness center and EV charging across from the Promenade at Coconut Creek, listed from about $547,000. Ask the builder for the HOA budget and whether any district assessment applies.
Lennar: Parkland Royale (Parkland)
A gated community of single-family homes with a planned clubhouse, listed from about $1.14 million. Move-in ready homes shown ranged from $1,228,792 for 3,283 square feet to $1,562,015 for 4,143 square feet. Parkland's 2025 total millage was 18.3944, close to Fort Lauderdale's.
Pulte: Coral Edge (Margate)
A 132-home townhome community off Nove Boulevard, listed from $584,990 for three-bedroom plans. Pulte markets it as having no CDD fees, with access to I-95 and the Turnpike.
Pulte: Marigold (Davie)
Single-family homes on estate lots at 5022 Caladium Way, listed from $1,335,990 for three to seven bedrooms. Davie is split between the north and south hospital districts, so the tax rate depends on the parcel's millage code.
New construction communities compared
Builder prices and status as listed in September 2026. Inventory changes weekly, so confirm what is still available directly with each builder.
| Community (listed price) | Builder or developer | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Landings (from $1,235,000; 1 home left) | 13th Floor Homes | Fort Lauderdale, 33315 | Single-family, gated |
| Selene Oceanfront Residences (final release) | Kolter Urban | Fort Lauderdale Beach | Condo, completed |
| Andare Residences (price on request) | Related Group | Las Olas, downtown | Condo, under construction |
| Viceroy Residences (price on request) | Naftali Group | Las Olas and Flagler Village | Condo |
| Altessa at Wilton Manors (from about $728,000) | Lennar | Wilton Manors | Townhome |
| Solterra (from about $543,000) | Lennar | Sunrise | Townhome and multi-family, CDD |
| Mainstreet (from about $547,000) | Lennar | Coconut Creek | Low-maintenance homes |
| Parkland Royale (from about $1.14 million) | Lennar | Parkland | Single-family, gated |
| Coral Edge (from $584,990) | Pulte | Margate | Townhome, no CDD |
| Marigold (from $1,335,990) | Pulte | Davie | Single-family estate |
Compared with Zillow's typical Fort Lauderdale value of $511,473, new construction inside the city sits at the top of the market. The closest new options to the city's typical price are the suburban townhomes in Sunrise, Coconut Creek and Margate.
CDD, HOA and condo fees on new homes
What a CDD is and where Broward has them
A community development district is a special district that finances roads, drainage and amenities with bonds, repaid through an assessment on each home's property tax bill. In Broward they are concentrated in newer western and northern communities. The appraiser's 2025 recap shows Solterra CDD tiers from $663.55 to $2,547.10 a unit and Monterra CDD in Cooper City with tiers up to $5,213.93. The full explanation is in our guide to Florida CDD fees.
HOA and condo fees are separate
HOA dues pay for common areas and gates, and condo fees in a tower also fund insurance, staff, elevators and reserves. They are billed by the association, not on the tax bill. For a new condo, the developer's proposed budget is only an estimate until owners take control of the association.
What to ask before you sign
- The current CDD assessment for the specific lot, split into debt and operations, and whether the debt can be paid off early.
- The HOA or condo budget, what it covers and when the developer hands over control.
- Any city-level charges, such as Fort Lauderdale's stormwater fee of $318.17 per residential unit in 2025 and its fire assessment.
New build or resale: the real cost difference
Price per square foot
New homes inside the city are priced well above resale. Marina Landings started at $1,235,000 for 2,731 square feet, about $452 a square foot, while the appraiser's median single-family market value in Fort Lauderdale was $566,425 in July 2025. In the suburbs the gap is smaller: Coral Edge townhomes from $584,990 compare with Zillow's typical Margate value of $322,169, a figure that includes older condos.
Taxes on a new home
A new home is assessed at close to its full value, with no Save Our Homes history. A resale buyer is also reassessed, but the seller's bill may look much lower. On a $600,000 new townhome in Margate at 21.6343 mills, the tax before exemptions would be about $12,981 a year, before any CDD or HOA. Use our Broward County property tax guide to work out your own figure.
Insurance and building code
Ask the builder for the wind-resistance features of the home, such as roof attachment, opening protection and impact glass, and get a wind mitigation report after completion so your insurer can price them. Get a quote on the specific address before you commit to a contract, and see our wind mitigation guide.
Incentives in a slower market
With homes across the metro taking about 98 days on average to go under contract, builders and condo developers are using incentives: Selene lists over $7 million in price reductions and a $20,000 credit, Lennar's Fort Lauderdale-area listings showed a fall sale and price cuts on some move-in ready homes, and Pulte pointed buyers to current offers. Incentives tied to a builder's own lender are common, so compare the total cost with an outside loan quote.
Inspections and warranties on a new home
Pre-drywall inspection
For a home being built, hire your own inspector to check framing, wind straps, windows and plumbing before the walls are closed. Ask the builder in writing to allow it.
Final inspection and walk-through
A city certificate of occupancy confirms code compliance, not quality. An independent final inspection before closing gives you a punch list. Our Florida home inspection checklist covers what to look at.
Builder warranties
Pulte advertises a 1, 2, 5 and 10-year warranty structure, and Selene's developer offers extended warranty coverage on its remaining units. Read what each tier covers and how claims are made.
New condo buildings
For a new tower, ask about the developer's deposit escrow, the completion timeline and the reserve plan in the proposed budget. Florida's condo rules on reserves and inspections are covered in our Florida condo law guide.
Buying new with a local agent
Builders have their own sales agents, who work for the builder. A buyer's agent can compare the new home against resales, review the contract and incentives, and check CDD and HOA figures. Ask each builder how it works with buyer's agents, since some require the agent to be registered at your first visit. Since August 2024, you will also sign a written agreement setting out what your agent is paid. For more on the wider market, see the Fort Lauderdale real estate guide and our statewide guide to new construction in Florida.
Is it cheaper to build or buy in Fort Lauderdale?
Usually it is cheaper to buy. Lots inside the city are scarce, and the only new single-family community listed here started above $1.2 million. The cost of a custom build varies too widely to quote; get bids from licensed contractors, and remember the new home will be taxed on its full value.
Who are the best builders?
We do not rank builders. Check each one's license, warranty terms and recent owner reviews, and compare them in our Florida home builders compared guide.
Common questions
Where are new construction homes in Fort Lauderdale?+
Inside the city, mostly condo towers downtown, along Las Olas and on the beach, plus small gated infill projects such as Marina Landings in ZIP 33315. Larger new-home communities are in nearby Broward cities, including Wilton Manors, Sunrise, Coconut Creek, Margate, Davie and Parkland.
How much do new homes cost in Fort Lauderdale?+
Builder sites in September 2026 listed single-family homes inside the city from $1,235,000 at Marina Landings, townhomes next door in Wilton Manors from about $728,000, and suburban townhomes in Sunrise, Coconut Creek and Margate from about $543,000 to $584,990. Oceanfront condos at Selene were listed near $2 million for three bedrooms.
What are current construction projects in Fort Lauderdale?+
Residential projects marketed in 2026 include Andare Residences on Las Olas, which the developer lists as under construction, and Viceroy Residences, a 500-foot tower between Las Olas and Flagler Village. Selene Oceanfront Residences on the beach is complete and in its final release.
Do new homes near Fort Lauderdale have CDD fees?+
Some do. Solterra in Sunrise had 2025 CDD assessments of $663.55 to $2,547.10 per unit, and Monterra in Cooper City had tiers up to $5,213.93. Pulte markets Coral Edge in Margate as having no CDD. Always check the specific lot on the tax collector's site.
Is it cheaper to buy new construction or resale?+
In Fort Lauderdale, resale is usually cheaper per square foot, especially inside the city, where new single-family homes start above $1.2 million. New homes can cost less to insure and maintain in the early years, and builders offer incentives, so compare total monthly cost, including taxes, HOA and any CDD.
Should I get an inspection on a new build?+
Yes. A city inspection checks code compliance, not workmanship. Hire an independent inspector for a pre-drywall visit and a final inspection before closing, and get the builder's agreement in writing. Keep the report for warranty claims in the first year.
Sources
- Marina Landings: New construction homes, Fort Lauderdale
- Selene Oceanfront Residences (Kolter Urban)
- Andare Residences (Related Group)
- Viceroy Residences Fort Lauderdale (Naftali Group)
- Lennar: New homes in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- Pulte: New construction homes for sale in Fort Lauderdale
- Broward County Property Appraiser: 2025 Final Non-Ad Valorem Recap (archived copy)
- Broward County Property Appraiser: 2025 Final Millage Rates (archived copy)
- Broward County Property Appraiser: 2025 July average and median values of single family homes (archived copy)
- Zillow Research: Home Value Index data
- Broward County Tax Collector: 2025 property tax bill and payment information
- Wikipedia: Fort Lauderdale, Florida (bordering municipalities)
- National Association of Realtors: Consumer guide to written buyer agreements