The best new-construction communities in Orlando for 2026
5 communities in greater Orlando had builders selling new homes when we last checked. Which one is best depends on your budget, your commute and what you want nearby, so here is how they compare on the facts.
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Side by side
Every figure comes from that community’s page, where each one has a source. Lowest starting price first.
| Community | From | HOA | CDD | Schools rated A | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian ParksOrlando | $382,990 | $128–$355/mo | $1,212–$3,090/yr | 1 of 3 | 15 |
| HamlinWinter Garden | $434,990 | $150–$247/mo | None | 5 of 5 | 19 |
| WaterleighWinter Garden | $436,990 | $247–$379/mo | None | 5 of 5 | 9 |
| SunbridgeSt. Cloud | $449,990 | $141/mo | $1,599/yr (SSD) | 2 of 2 | 50 |
| Laureate ParkOrlando | $499,995 | $179/mo | $1,762–$2,298/yr | 5 of 5 | 28 |
Best for…
- Lowest starting price: Meridian Parks, from $382,990 (Sunbridge’s 55+ section starts at $322,990).Sources: Meridian Parks
- No CDD fee: Hamlin and Waterleigh; elsewhere it runs about $870 to $3,090 a year.Sources: Hamlin, Waterleigh
- Lowest HOA dues: Meridian Parks, about $128–$355/mo.Sources: Meridian Parks
- Every zoned school rated A: Hamlin, Laureate Park, Sunbridge and Waterleigh, in Florida’s 2025–26 school grades.Sources: Hamlin, Laureate Park, Sunbridge, Waterleigh
- Most floor plans: Sunbridge, 50 plans from 7 builders.Sources: Sunbridge
- Most model homes to tour: Sunbridge, 9.Sources: Sunbridge
- A 55+ section: Sunbridge, alongside homes open to all ages.Sources: Sunbridge
Base prices exclude the lot premium and options. HOA dues vary by home type; these are the lowest we found. Confirm school assignments for a specific address.
Sold out: resale homes only
Builders have sold every new home in Isles of Lake Nona, Lakeshore Preserve, Storey Lake and Storey Park. You can still buy there as a resale, and each page has its fees, schools and recent prices.
- Isles of Lake Nona, Orlando
- Lakeshore Preserve, Winter Garden
- Storey Lake, Kissimmee
- Storey Park, Orlando
How we compared them
This guide covers only the communities on this site, and every figure comes from that community’s page, where each one has a source. Prices are builders’ published base prices; fees are the ranges in builder disclosures, district budgets and MLS listings. We compare communities on what they cost and offer, not on who lives there. Prices and incentives change week to week, so confirm with the builder before you buy. Last checked October 2026.