New construction homes in Plant City: communities, builders and CDD fees

Where new homes are being built in Plant City

Most new construction is in north Plant City's ZIP 33565, where Varrea, Park East, North Park Isle, Timber Ridge and Fieldstone are all selling, with more in 33566 on the west and southwest side. NewHomeSource listed eight active communities with a Plant City address in September 2026, from about $295,000 to over $640,000. For comparison, Plant City's typical home value was $340,391 in August 2026.

Active new-home communities in Plant City

Farm at Varrea (D.R. Horton, 33565)

D.R. Horton's Farm at Varrea sits off Charlie Taylor Road, which the builder describes as less than five minutes from I-4. As of September 2026 the builder listed:

• Prices from $315,990.
• 3 to 5 bedrooms, 2 to 3.5 bathrooms and 2- or 3-car garages.
• About 1,560 to 3,278 square feet in one- and two-story plans.
• Concrete block construction on both the first and second stories, and D.R. Horton's smart home package.
• Amenities including a pool with lap lanes and a water slide, fitness center, playground, dog park, half basketball court, cabana, clubhouse and walking trails.

For more on the community, see our Varrea neighborhood guide.

Holloway Landing (D.R. Horton, 33566)

NewHomeSource listed four plans from $295,000 to $357,990, with 3 to 5 bedrooms and about 1,328 to 1,708 square feet, the lowest starting price among the Plant City communities NewHomeSource listed in September 2026.

Park East (Lennar, 33565)

Lennar listed two collections: The Manors II from $309,990 and The Manors from $313,240, with 3 to 6 bedrooms and about 1,448 to 2,580 square feet.

North Park Isle (Lennar, 33565)

The Estates II collection was listed from $372,800 to $450,590, with 4 to 6 bedrooms and about 1,936 to 3,326 square feet.

Timber Ridge (Taylor Morrison, 33565)

Taylor Morrison describes Timber Ridge as having no CDD fees, with a planned National Wildlife Federation Nature Play Space, dog park and walking trails, minutes from I-4. Plans were listed from $372,999 to $575,999 (about 1,898 to 3,422 square feet), and the builder's payment estimator assumed HOA dues of $148; confirm the amount and how often it is billed.

Southwind (David Weekley Homes and Cardel Homes, 33566)

David Weekley listed a Classic Series from $374,990 and an Executive Series from $454,990; Cardel Homes listed plans from $429,990 to $645,990.

Fieldstone (Cardel Homes, 33565)

Cardel listed nine plans from $429,990 to $644,990, about 1,805 to 4,004 square feet.

Hidden Nest (Sunrise Homes, 33563)

Listed without a published price in September 2026. Ask the builder for pricing, lot sizes and fees.

Plant City new-home communities compared

Source: NewHomeSource listings, September 2026. Starting prices exclude lot premiums and options and change with incentives.

CDD and HOA fees explained

Varrea is served by two separate CDDs, each a special-purpose local government under Chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes:

• Varrea South CDD was established on September 16, 2020 by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (Ordinance No. 20-2020).
• Varrea North CDD was established on April 22, 2024 by the Plant City City Commission (Ordinance No. 21-2024). It covers about 415 acres north of Midway Road, east of Wilder Road North, south of Knights Griffin Road East and west of Charlie Taylor Road.

Both are managed by Wrathell, Hunt and Associates. A CDD typically finances roads, drainage, utilities and amenities with bonds, then charges each lot a debt service assessment to repay them and an operations and maintenance assessment for upkeep. Both show on the annual property tax bill as non-ad valorem charges. Neither district's website publishes a per-lot figure on its home page, so ask D.R. Horton or the district manager for the current assessments on the exact lot and phase you are considering.

Note that the two districts were created by different governments. That reflects where the land sat when each was formed, and it is a reminder to check whether a lot is inside Plant City limits or in unincorporated Hillsborough County, since millage differs.

Not every community has a CDD: Taylor Morrison markets Timber Ridge without one. Florida law requires the contract for the first sale of a home in a CDD to carry a boldfaced disclosure that the district may impose taxes or assessments, so read it before you sign.

The Walden Lake golf course proposal

The other large new-housing proposal in Plant City is on the former Walden Lake golf courses. In September 2023 the landowner, Walden Lake LLC, submitted plans under Florida's Live Local Act for about 1,530 multifamily units and 468 townhome-style units on about 319 acres. The city refused to consider the preliminary plat, and the landowner sued in November 2023. Local coverage in October 2024 described the course as still closed and deteriorating, with the case unresolved.

Nothing is for sale there now. If you are buying in or near Walden Lake, ask for the current status of the case and the site.

New construction vs resale in Plant City

Plant City's typical home value was $340,391 in August 2026, down 1.2% on the year. Across the Tampa metro, homes took a typical 70 days to go pending, 31.2% of listings had a price cut, and the typical sale closed at about 97.0% of asking. With resale sellers negotiating, a new home needs to compete on total monthly cost, not just base price.

At the Freddie Mac average of 7.03% (week of September 24, 2026), principal and interest on the $340,391 typical value is about $2,044 a month with 10% down. On a $315,990 Farm at Varrea base price the same terms come to about $1,898, before CDD, HOA, tax and insurance. A resale home without a CDD can close that gap. The Plant City ZIP code guide shows resale values by area; 33565, which includes Varrea, had the highest typical value at $396,377.

Inspections and warranties

Independent inspections

Ask in writing for access at pre-drywall and before the final walk-through. Problems with insulation, flashing or drainage are easier to fix before closing. See our Florida home inspection checklist.

Warranty claims

Get the full warranty document. Under Florida's construction defect law, you must serve written notice of a claim on the contractor at least 60 days before filing a lawsuit, giving the builder an opportunity to inspect and offer repairs.

Buying new with a local agent: what to check before you sign

The builder's sales staff represent the builder. A buyer's agent can compare incentives across communities and review the contract; take them on your first visit and ask whether the builder requires registration then.

• The current CDD debt service and O&M assessment for your lot, and when the bonds mature.
• The HOA fee and what it covers compared with the CDD.
• Whether incentives depend on the builder's lender or title company. Get an outside loan estimate to compare.
• Deposit amount, whether it is escrowed and when it becomes non-refundable.
• Your right to independent inspections before drywall and at completion. See our Florida home inspection checklist.
• Estimated completion date and what happens if it slips.
• School assignment for the address from Hillsborough County Public Schools.

For more choice at lower prices, compare new construction in Lakeland, where entry-level new homes were reported from the $250,000s. For Hillsborough options closer to Tampa, see new construction in Tampa.

Common questions

Sources

• D.R. Horton: Farm at Varrea, Plant City
• Varrea North CDD: About the District
• Varrea South CDD: official site
• Plant City Observer: Landowner Walden Lake LLC asks judge to allow development (Nov 2023)
• Plant City Observer: Old Walden Lake golf course still falling apart (Oct 2024)
• Zillow Research: Home Value Index and market data, August 2026
• Freddie Mac: Primary Mortgage Market Survey, September 24, 2026
• BuildTB: New construction homes in Lakeland (June 2026)
• NewHomeSource: New home communities in Plant City, FL (September 2026 listings)
• Taylor Morrison: Timber Ridge, Plant City
• Florida Statutes 558.004: Construction defect notice and opportunity to repair
• Florida Statutes 190.048: CDD disclosure required in initial sale contracts