New Construction

New Construction Guide

Building new

in Windermere

New construction in Windermere is primarily custom builds on remaining lots and a few newer communities on the outskirts. The core of Windermere is established, but surrounding areas like Horizon West offer extensive new construction options with Windermere mailing addresses.

Active Builders

Who's building in Windermere

Toll BrothersDream Finders HomesRyan HomesAshton WoodsElement Home Builders

Communities

Where to look in Windermere

01Saddlecrest at Windermere
02Palms at Windermere
03Lake Cawood Cove
04Sanctuary at Lakes of Windermere

Price Points

What new construction costs in Windermere

01

Entry

$650K - $900K

Homes in communities adjacent to Windermere proper. Good school zones, established neighborhoods. Some gated communities.

02

Mid-Range

$900K - $1.5M

Gated communities like Keenes Pointe and Belmere. 4-5 bedrooms, community amenities, some with lake or conservation views.

03

Premium

$1.5M - $5M+

Lakefront estates on the Butler Chain. Custom builds, large lots, private docks. Isleworth, Bay Hill, and direct lakefront properties.

Your Advantage

The value of your own representation

Builder pricing includes buyer representation

Builder pricing is designed to include buyer representation. The difference is whether you choose to have an experienced advocate protecting your interests and guiding your decisions throughout the process.

No surprises on compensation

Buyer agent compensation is negotiated and documented in writing upfront, per current real estate rules. With most builders, that compensation is structured into the standard transaction. We confirm the terms before you sign anything.

I know what's negotiable

Closing cost credits, upgrade packages, lot premiums, rate buydowns. I track which builders are running incentives in Windermere right now.

About the Area

Living in Windermere

Windermere is space and water. Weekend mornings on the boat, kids playing in big backyards, dinner at home with the sunset over the lake. It's quieter than most of Orlando's popular neighborhoods and that's exactly the point. The town of Windermere itself is charming – a few blocks of small shops and restaurants that feel like old Florida.

Full Windermere neighborhood guide

Commute Times

Getting around

Downtown Orlando20-35 minutes
Orlando Airport (MCO)25-35 minutes
Disney / Attractions10-15 minutes

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