New Construction Lake Nona 2026: Builder Prices Compared

What New Construction Actually Costs in Lake Nona Right Now

How much does it really cost to build new in Lake Nona in 2026? The answer depends on which builder, which community, and whether you want a townhome or a 4,400 square foot estate. Base prices start below $360,000 at Beazer's Gatherings community and clear $1.7 million at Toll Brothers' Laurel Pointe.

Lake Nona's median home price hit $780,000 in late 2025 according to Redfin, down 1.3% from the year before. That slight cooling means buyers have more negotiating room on upgrades and lot premiums than they did in 2023 or 2024. At the same time, Orlando city commissioners approved a 380-acre Dowden Central Community Development District in March 2026, which will bring additional residential inventory to the southeast side of the master plan.

This breakdown covers every active builder in Lake Nona, their base prices, floor plan ranges, community status, and the monthly costs most buyers overlook until closing day. Every price cited here comes from builder websites, Redfin, Zillow, or NewHomeSource listings accessed in early 2026.

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Median Home Price (Lake Nona)	$780,000 (Redfin, Nov 2025)
Year-over-Year Price Change	Down 1.3%
Median Price Per Sq Ft	$289 (Redfin, Nov 2025)
New Construction Price Range	$354,990 to $1,700,000+
Active Builders	7+ (Pulte, Toll Brothers, David Weekley, Dream Finders, Beazer, Ashton Woods, and others)
Average Build Time	6 to 10 months
Typical HOA Range	$100 to $500/month
Typical CDD Assessment	$1,000 to $4,000/year
New Development Land (2026)	380 acres (Dowden Central CDD)
Major Employer Hub	Lake Nona Medical City (UCF Hospital, VA, Nemours, USTA)

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Pulte Homes Runs Three Active Communities in 2026

Pulte controls more active lots in Lake Nona than any other builder right now. After selling out Isles of Lake Nona (508 homesites that moved quickly at prices from $707,000), Pulte shifted focus to two new Nona Sound communities and a third project in the pipeline.

The Estates at Nona Sound is a 122-home single-family neighborhood on a 19.56-acre parcel just minutes from Lake Nona Town Center. Floor plans range from 1,882 to 4,398 square feet across 13 designs, with 4 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 3.5 bathrooms. Base prices start at $629,990 and reach $1,034,990 for the largest estate plans. At the median base of roughly $830,000, that translates to about $220 per square foot before options, which undercuts Lake Nona's overall $289 per square foot median.

The Cove at Nona Sound targets a different buyer. This gated townhome community offers 168 units on 19 acres, with six floor plans between 1,553 and 1,770 square feet. Pricing starts at $422,990, making it one of the lowest entry points for new construction in Lake Nona proper. For a buyer who wants the Lake Nona address and amenities without a $700K commitment, The Cove is the strongest option on the market right now.

Pulte's third project, Beacon Park, broke ground in late 2025 with sales anticipated for late 2026. Homes will range from 1,700 to just over 1,900 square feet with 3 to 4 bedrooms. Pricing has not been announced, but based on Pulte's current Lake Nona portfolio, expect the mid-$500,000s to low $600,000s.

Toll Brothers Targets the Luxury Townhome Gap

In March 2025, Toll Brothers announced Alora, a 125-unit luxury townhome community near Luminary Boulevard and Centerline Drive. Alora fills a gap between the sub-$500K townhomes at Pulte's Cove and the $800K+ single-family options elsewhere in Lake Nona.

Townhomes at Alora are priced from the low $600,000s with modern floor plans up to 2,037 square feet. Options include flex spaces and first-floor guest suites, a feature that appeals to remote workers and multi-generational households. Site work was already underway when the community opened for sales in late spring 2025.

At the top of Toll Brothers' Lake Nona portfolio sits Laurel Pointe, an exclusive enclave within the master plan priced from $1.7 million. Laurel Pointe represents the final opportunity to build with Toll Brothers at that location. If your budget reaches seven figures and you want a nationally recognized luxury builder with full customization, Laurel Pointe is the only game in town, and lots are disappearing fast.

One mistake buyers make with Toll Brothers specifically: assuming the base price covers the finishes you see in the model home. Toll Brothers models typically showcase $150,000 to $250,000 in design center upgrades. Budget 15% to 25% above base price for a finished home that matches the model's look. On a $600,000 Alora townhome, that means planning for $690,000 to $750,000 all in.

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Laureate Park Still Sells New Homes from Three Builders

Most buyers think of Laureate Park as an established neighborhood, but three builders continue to deliver new product here in 2026. David Weekley Homes offers the widest range, with Garden Series homes on 30-foot lots, Village Series singles starting at $818,275, and Park Series estates from $845,990 to $949,990. The Park Series puts you in a 4-to-5-bedroom home with premium finishes and direct access to Laureate Park's 44 miles of trails, resort pool, and LP FIT fitness center.

Dream Finders Homes (operating under the Craft Homes brand in this community) prices its Laureate Park single-family homes from $545,990. Their floor plans emphasize open layouts, modern finishes, and smart-home technology. Dream Finders earned Builder of the Year from Builder magazine in 2025, and their warranty and customer satisfaction scores rank among the highest in Central Florida.

Ashton Woods rounds out the Laureate Park builder lineup with 20 single-family models (1,961 to 2,873 square feet) and several townhome designs (2,227 to 2,395 square feet). Ashton Woods homes tend to carry a slight premium over Dream Finders at similar square footage, but include more standard upgrades in the base price.

Laureate Park's HOA covers access to an aquatic center, event venue, community garden, and the Laureate Park Village Center retail and dining node. Monthly HOA fees here are separate from the Lake Nona master CDD assessment, so confirm both numbers before writing an offer.

Lake Nona New Homes for Sale: Builder Comparison 2026

Builder	Community	Product Type	Base Price	Sq Ft Range	Status
Pulte Homes	Estates at Nona Sound	Single-Family	$629,990+	1,882 - 4,398	Selling
Pulte Homes	Cove at Nona Sound	Townhome	$422,990+	1,553 - 1,770	Selling
Pulte Homes	Beacon Park	Single-Family	TBA (est. mid-$500Ks)	1,700 - 1,900	Late 2026
Toll Brothers	Alora	Townhome	Low $600Ks	Up to 2,037	Selling
Toll Brothers	Laurel Pointe	Single-Family Estate	$1,700,000+	Custom	Final Lots
David Weekley	Laureate Park (Park Series)	Single-Family	$845,990+	Varies	Selling
Dream Finders	Laureate Park (Craft Homes)	Single-Family	$545,990+	Varies	Selling
Beazer Homes	Gatherings of Lake Nona	55+ Condo	$354,990+	1,368 - 1,805	Selling

Pulte dominates the active inventory count with three communities covering townhomes, single-family, and estate-tier product. Toll Brothers holds the luxury townhome niche with Alora and the ultra-premium segment with Laurel Pointe. For buyers who want the Laureate Park address specifically, David Weekley and Dream Finders are the two remaining options, and both are in later phases with limited lot availability.

Beazer's Gatherings stands alone as the only 55-and-over new construction option in Lake Nona. At $354,990 for a one-story condo with a private garage, it undercuts every other new build in the area by at least $70,000.

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Monthly Costs Most Buyers Miss Until Closing Day

A $630,000 base price at Estates at Nona Sound does not mean your monthly housing cost is simply a mortgage payment. Lake Nona communities carry both HOA fees and CDD (Community Development District) assessments, and the two are completely separate charges.

HOA fees across Lake Nona range from about $100 per month in communities with basic landscape maintenance to $500 or more in gated neighborhoods with staffed gates, fitness centers, and resort-style pools. At Isles of Lake Nona (now resale only), the HOA runs $333 per month. Laureate Park charges a master association fee plus a sub-association fee, and the total depends on your specific section and builder.

CDD assessments fund the infrastructure that makes Lake Nona work: roads, water management, parks, and common areas. These assessments appear on your Orange County property tax bill as non-ad valorem charges. In Lake Nona communities, expect $1,000 to $4,000 per year. At Storey Park, just south of the Lake Nona core, CDD fees range from $1,216 per year for smaller homes to $2,279 for executive-series product.

Here is the math most buyers skip. On a $630,000 home at Estates at Nona Sound with 10% down ($63,000), a 6.5% mortgage rate produces a principal and interest payment of roughly $3,588 per month. Add estimated property taxes at Orange County's approximate 1.0% effective rate ($525/month), homeowners insurance ($350/month conservatively), HOA ($250/month estimated), and CDD ($200/month estimated), and your true monthly cost lands near $4,913. That is $1,325 per month above the raw mortgage payment.

The 380-Acre Expansion That Changes the Lake Nona Map

Orlando city commissioners voted unanimously in March 2026 to establish the Dowden Central Community Development District, a 380-acre zone in southeast Orlando designed to absorb Lake Nona's next wave of growth. The district creates a regulatory framework for denser, mixed-use development centered around Medical City and Lake Nona's Town Center.

The Dowden Central approval matters for new construction buyers in two ways. First, it signals that Lake Nona is nowhere near buildout. Tavistock Development (the master developer) and the city are actively planning for thousands of additional residential units, retail, and office space. Second, the CDD structure means future infrastructure costs will be funded through assessments on new lots, not existing homeowners.

For buyers purchasing today, the expansion is a mixed signal. More inventory eventually means more competition for your resale, but it also means continued investment in roads, utilities, and amenities that support property values. Lake Nona's track record suggests the latter wins out: the area's median price held near $780,000 through late 2025 even as broader Orlando saw flat or slightly negative trends. When considering whether is Orlando a good place to live, the continued infrastructure investment in Lake Nona is a compelling data point.

Medical City remains the anchor. UCF Lake Nona Hospital (a joint venture with HCA Healthcare), the Orlando VA Medical Center, Nemours Children's Hospital, and the USTA National Campus all drive employment that keeps housing demand steady. GuideWell Innovation Center, KPMG, and Verizon add private-sector diversity. When an area's largest employers are hospitals and government facilities, demand tends to hold through economic cycles better than areas reliant on tourism or retail.

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8 Ways to Get the Best Deal on Lake Nona New Construction

Get your own agent before visiting a sales center

This saves more money than everything else on this list combined. Builder sales reps work for the builder. An experienced buyer's agent negotiates upgrades, credits, and closing cost contributions that the sales center will never volunteer. If you walk into a model home unrepresented, the builder's system logs you as unrepresented, and adding an agent later becomes difficult. The Pozek Group team has closed hundreds of new construction transactions in Lake Nona and knows each builder's current incentive structure.

Compare the true monthly cost, not just the base price

Add HOA, CDD, insurance, and property taxes to your mortgage estimate before falling in love with a floor plan. A $423K townhome at The Cove with $500/month in fees might cost the same monthly as a $480K resale home with $150/month HOA and no CDD.

Ask about builder financing incentives before shopping your own lender

Pulte, Toll Brothers, and David Weekley all offer preferred lender programs with rate buydowns or closing cost credits. These incentives can be worth $10,000 to $25,000 on a Lake Nona purchase. Get a quote from the builder's lender even if you plan to use your own, so you have a comparison point.

Visit the design center before signing a contract

Most builders allow pre-contract design center tours. Knowing which upgrades you want (and their costs) prevents budget shock after you are already under contract. Structural options like extra bedrooms, covered lanais, or extended garages must be selected at contract and cannot be added later.

Request the CDD disclosure packet before making an offer

Florida law requires builders to disclose CDD obligations, but many buyers skim the document. Read the amortization schedule. Some CDDs reduce assessments as bonds are paid off over 20 to 30 years; others reset with new bond issuances. The difference can be hundreds of dollars per month long term.

Time your purchase around builder quarter-end incentives

National builders operate on quarterly sales targets. Late March, June, September, and December often bring the best incentives on spec homes and quick move-in inventory. A spec home that has been sitting for 60+ days gives you the most negotiating power.

Get a third-party home inspection even on new construction

Builders will tell you the home passes municipal inspections. Municipal inspectors check code compliance; they do not evaluate workmanship, grading, or cosmetic issues. A $400 to $500 private inspection routinely catches $5,000 to $15,000 in items the builder will fix before closing if you document them.

Lock in current pricing on communities that have not opened yet

Builders like Pulte often offer "priority list" or "VIP interest list" pricing on upcoming communities like Beacon Park. Early registrants sometimes receive first-phase pricing that is 3% to 5% below what the community opens at publicly.

Lake Nona's new construction market continues to evolve as builders release new phases and adjust pricing. Here is a closer look at the team behind this guide and the resources available to you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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