At a glance
| Main new-build area | Southeast Orlando: Lake Nona, Laureate Park, Storey Park |
|---|---|
| Laureate Park builders | Craft, David Weekley, Dream Finders, ICI, Toll Brothers (Alora), plus custom builders |
| Lowest listed start | Upper $300s, Pulte townhomes at Somerset Lakes |
| 55+ option | Gatherings of Lake Nona by Beazer Homes, condos from the $400,000s |
| CDD law | Florida Statutes chapter 190 |
| Where CDD fees show up | Non-ad valorem section of the Orange County tax bill |
Where are new homes being built in Orlando?
Inside the city, the largest share of active new-home building is in the southeast, in and around Lake Nona, the master-planned community next to Lake Nona Medical City. Laureate Park is one of its main neighborhoods, and Storey Park sits nearby. Further out, Tavistock's Sunbridge is moving into Orange County. See the Lake Nona guide for the wider area.
New construction communities and builders in Orlando
These are the active new-home communities inside or next to Orlando that we could verify from developer, builder or district sites in September 2026. Prices are builder-reported starting points; they exclude lot premiums, options and closing costs, and they change without notice.
Laureate Park (Lake Nona)
Lake Nona's official site lists Craft Homes (single-family and townhomes, from the $500,000s), David Weekley Homes (single-family, from the $500,000s), Dream Finders Homes (from the $600,000s) and ICI Homes (from the low $700,000s), plus custom builders DeVoe Custom Homes, Envy Custom Homes and Barcellona Homes. See the Laureate Park guide.
Alora at Laureate Park
Toll Brothers builds three-story townhomes here, listed from the high $500s.
Somerset Lakes (Lake Nona)
Pulte Homes lists three-bedroom townhomes from the upper $300s, the lowest starting price we found inside Lake Nona.
Gatherings of Lake Nona (55+)
Beazer Homes builds condominiums in this age-restricted community, listed from the $400,000s. Our Orlando 55+ communities guide covers the wider area.
Lake Nona Golf and Country Club
Custom homes are listed from the $1,600,000s. Zillow's typical value for the surrounding Lake Nona Estates area was $2,567,074 in August 2026.
Storey Park
Storey Park sits nearby inside city limits, with its own CDD created in 2015. Its district plan covers 1,201 single-family homes and 556 multi-family units on lots from 20 to 60 feet wide, and its FY2025 budget charged a 50-foot single-family lot $2,184 a year gross.
Sunbridge (Heron Bay)
Tavistock's Sunbridge project is moving into Orange County. Sunbridge's own site says Heron Bay Sunbridge, a Taylor Morrison community planned for late 2026, will be the first chance to live in Sunbridge in Orange County. Earlier neighborhoods, including Weslyn Park, are marketed from an information center in St. Cloud.
Older master-planned communities
Communities such as Avalon Park in east Orlando and Eagle Creek near Lake Nona still see some building, but builder line-ups change often. Ask whether the lot is in the city or unincorporated Orange County, because that changes your millage and services.
Community table: builders and starting prices
| Neighborhood | Builder | Home type | Listed start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laureate Park | Craft Homes | Single-family, townhomes | $500,000s |
| Laureate Park | David Weekley Homes | Single-family | $500,000s |
| Laureate Park | Dream Finders Homes | Single-family | $600,000s |
| Laureate Park | ICI Homes | Single-family | Low $700,000s |
| Alora at Laureate Park | Toll Brothers | Three-story townhomes | High $500s |
| Somerset Lakes | Pulte Homes | 3-bedroom townhomes | Upper $300s |
| Gatherings of Lake Nona (55+) | Beazer Homes | Condominiums | $400,000s |
| Lake Nona Golf and Country Club | Custom | Custom homes | $1,600,000s |
Source: the neighborhood pages on lakenona.com, the developer's official site, checked in September 2026.
CDD and HOA fees explained
A community development district is a local special-purpose government created under chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes. The Legislature set it up as a way to plan, finance and maintain community infrastructure such as roads, drainage, utilities and amenities without leaning on the city or county budget. The district pays for those improvements and their upkeep through assessments on the lots inside it.
Three points from the statute matter to buyers:
It is a government, not an HOA
A five-member board of supervisors runs it. At first, landowners elect the board, one vote per acre, so the developer usually controls it. Once the district is at least six years old and has 250 or more qualified electors, resident-elected seats start replacing landowner seats.
It levies non-ad valorem assessments
These are charged per unit or per lot, not on your home's value, and they are collected on your county property tax bill.
You are owed disclosure
Section 190.048 requires that a buyer receive the district's required disclosure documents before closing. Read them, rather than signing a receipt and filing them away.
Storey Park's district, for example, describes itself as a special-purpose government under chapter 190 with a professional district manager. That is typical. Many newer Orlando neighborhoods have both a CDD and an HOA, and they are separate bills for separate things.
How do you find the CDD assessment on an Orange County tax bill?
In Orange County, the Tax Collector mails property tax bills by November 1 each year. The full amount is due by March 31, with a 4% discount if you pay in November, 3% in December, 2% in January and 1% in February. Non-ad valorem assessments, which is where CDD charges sit, appear on the same bill as your regular taxes.
Search the parcel
Use the Orange County Tax Collector's property tax search by address or parcel ID. Open the most recent bill.
Find the non-ad valorem section
Look for a line with the district's name, such as a CDD, next to items like solid waste or streetlighting.
Check the Property Appraiser's TRIM notice
The Orange County Property Appraiser's notice of proposed taxes lists proposed or adopted non-ad valorem assessments for the coming year.
Ask the district manager two questions
How much of the assessment repays bonds and how much covers operations? When is the bond portion scheduled to end?
On a brand-new home, the last bill may reflect vacant land, not a finished house. Ask the builder for the expected first-year assessment in writing. Our Orange County property tax guide explains millage and homestead, which apply on top of any CDD charge.
New build vs resale: how the costs compare
A new home and a resale in the same community can end up closer in price than the base price suggests.
What pushes a new build's price up
Base prices usually leave out lot premiums, design-center options and some closing costs. On a brand-new home, the first tax bill may reflect vacant land, so the full assessed value and CDD charge arrive a year later.
What pushes a resale's cost up
Older roofs, water heaters and HVAC systems may need replacing sooner, and insurers price roof age. In Orlando, where Citizens' average Orange County homeowners premium was $2,789 in its 2026 filing, a newer roof can make a real difference to the quote.
Where the market sits
Zillow's typical Orlando value was $371,120 in August 2026, down 1.4% in a year, with 28% of metro listings taking a price cut. That gives resale buyers room to negotiate, while builders compete with incentives. Compare both on the Orlando housing market page.
Inspections, warranties and what to check before you sign
Independent inspections
Book inspections before drywall and before closing, even on new construction. A builder's own walk-through is not a substitute. Our Florida home inspection checklist covers what to ask for.
Builder warranties
Ask for the written warranty before you sign, including what it covers in year one, what structural coverage lasts longer, how to file a claim and whether it transfers to a later buyer.
Total monthly cost
Add principal and interest, property tax, the CDD assessment, HOA dues and insurance, and compare that total across communities, not the base price.
Schools and future phases
Check your assigned schools with the district's address lookup and ask what is planned for nearby land. See our Orlando schools guide. When you have a shortlist, we can introduce you to a local agent who works with builders' sales offices.
Common questions
Where are the most new construction homes in Orlando?+
Inside city limits, most active new-home building is in southeast Orlando around Lake Nona, Laureate Park and Storey Park. Lake Nona's official neighborhood pages listed builders including Craft Homes, David Weekley Homes, Dream Finders Homes, ICI Homes, Toll Brothers, Pulte Homes and Beazer Homes in September 2026. Phases open and sell out quickly, so confirm availability with each builder's sales office.
Do new construction homes in Orlando have CDD fees?+
Many do. A community development district is a special-purpose government under Florida Statutes chapter 190 that finances infrastructure and charges lot owners non-ad valorem assessments on the county tax bill. Not every community has one. Look up the parcel on the Orange County Tax Collector's site and check the non-ad valorem section for a district line before you sign.
Is a CDD the same as an HOA?+
No. A CDD is a local government created under state law, run by an elected board of supervisors, and its assessment is collected on your property tax bill. An HOA is a private association that bills dues directly and enforces community rules. Many new Orlando neighborhoods have both, so budget for each one separately.
When are Orange County property taxes and CDD assessments due?+
The Orange County Tax Collector mails bills by November 1, and the full amount is due by March 31. Paying early earns a discount: 4% in November, 3% in December, 2% in January and 1% in February. CDD assessments collected on the tax bill follow the same schedule because they are part of the same bill.
What is the cheapest new construction in Lake Nona?+
In Lake Nona's own listings checked in September 2026, the lowest starting price was Pulte Homes' three-bedroom townhomes at Somerset Lakes, from the upper $300,000s. Starting prices exclude lot premiums, options and closing costs, and most Lake Nona homes also pay special district assessments on the tax bill, so compare the full monthly cost rather than the base price.
Should I get an inspection on a new construction home in Orlando?+
Yes. Book an independent inspector before drywall goes up and again before closing, even though the builder does its own walk-through. New homes can still have framing, roofing, plumbing or grading problems that are cheaper to fix before you close. Ask for the builder's written warranty too, including what it covers and how to file a claim.
Sources
- Lake Nona: Neighborhoods
- Lake Nona: Laureate Park
- Lake Nona: Alora at Laureate Park
- Lake Nona: Somerset Lakes
- Lake Nona: Gatherings of Lake Nona
- Sunbridge: Our Homes
- Florida Legislature: Chapter 190, Community Development Districts
- Storey Park CDD: CDD Information
- Orange County Tax Collector: Property Tax
- Orange County Property Appraiser: TRIM FAQ
- Citizens Property Insurance: 2026 Recommended Rate Filing Executive Summary
- Zillow Research: Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026)
- Storey Park CDD: FY2025 Adopted Budget
- Storey Park CDD: Public Facilities Report (May 2019)
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Antonio Roberts
Antonio Roberts has spent five years helping more than 500 Florida buyers and sellers choose the right real estate agent. He is not a real estate agent himself: he researches what matters in a Florida move and connects people with licensed local agents, free of charge.
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