New Construction in Charlotte County
Babcock Ranch, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, and the Englewood area.
Your Advocate
Why You Need Your Own Agent When Buying New Construction
The builder's sales representative is friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. They can answer questions about floor plans, upgrades, and community amenities. But they work for the builder — not for you.
A buyer's agent protects your interests. That means contract review, price negotiation, upgrade analysis, inspection coordination, and warranty guidance — all from someone whose only loyalty is to you. And in virtually every case, the builder pays the buyer's agent commission, which means you get professional representation at no additional cost.
Kim Donahue provides free, no-obligation buyer representation for new construction purchases in Charlotte County.
Communities
New construction communities in Charlotte County.
Below are the major new construction communities and corridors in Charlotte County. Each listing includes the active builders and a link to explore further. I update this directory regularly as new communities open and existing ones sell through.
Babcock Ranch
Lee-Charlotte County line, northeast of Punta Gorda
Babcock Ranch is the dominant new construction community in the region, ranking #4 nationally in 2025 with 1,066 homes sold. It averages approximately 10 closings per day and is approved for 19,500 residential sites on 18,000 acres. Key neighborhoods include Palmetto Landing (DR Horton, 499 homes), Crescent Lakes (Meritage Homes), Willowgreen (Lennar), Northridge (Pulte Homes, 322 homes), Lake Timber (Florida Lifestyle Homes), and Sabal Glen at Midtown (Toll Brothers). Homes range from the low $300,000s to over $1 million. The community is notable for being powered by a massive solar farm and is designed as Florida's first solar-powered town.
Amenities: Solar-powered community, Babcock Ranch Town Center with shops and dining, Founder's Square events venue, parks and nature preserves, walking and biking trails, schools, pickleball and tennis courts, community pools and fitness centers.
Punta Gorda / Harbour Heights
Punta Gorda, Charlotte County
Punta Gorda has a strong new construction market centered on established neighborhoods like Harbour Heights and newer communities on the city's expanding east side. Cassia Bay is a newly announced 222-home gated community by Pulte Homes off Burnt Store Road, with no CDD fees and homes starting in the upper $200,000s. Punta Gorda Commons East is a proposed 360-residential-lot subdivision under review. A major 1,735-home master-planned community by GreenPointe Holdings (426 acres) broke ground in February 2025. Homes range from the upper $200,000s for attached villas to $600,000-plus for single-family homes.
Amenities: Historic Punta Gorda waterfront district, Fishermen's Village shopping and dining, Ponce de Leon Park, Charlotte Harbor waterfront, Gilchrist Park, walking trails, and golf courses.
Port Charlotte / Deep Creek
Port Charlotte, Charlotte County
Port Charlotte continues to see steady new construction activity, particularly in and around the Deep Creek community. Maronda Homes is active with new single-family homes and villas. The area offers some of the most affordable new construction in Southwest Florida, with homes often priced below comparable properties in Sarasota County. Entry-level new construction starts around $375,000 for townhomes and villas, with single-family options in the $400,000s to $500,000s. Port Charlotte benefits from a growing retail and healthcare infrastructure.
Amenities: Charlotte Sports Park (spring training home of the Tampa Bay Rays), Port Charlotte Beach Park, Tringali Park and Recreation Center, Warm Mineral Springs nearby, golf courses, and access to the Myakka River and Charlotte Harbor.
Englewood (Charlotte County side)
Englewood, north Charlotte / south Sarasota County line
The Charlotte County side of Englewood offers new construction at generally lower price points than the Sarasota County side while still providing access to the same beaches and amenities. Manasota Key, just across the county line, offers some of the most natural and uncrowded beach experiences in the region. Homes range from the $300,000s to $550,000s.
Amenities: Englewood Beach and Manasota Key, Dearborn Street shops and dining, Lemon Bay Kayak launch, Stump Pass Beach State Park, golf courses, and boating access.
North Port (Charlotte County border area)
North Port, Sarasota / Charlotte County line
While North Port is primarily in Sarasota County, new construction developments near the Charlotte County line offer some of the most affordable options in the broader region. These communities appeal to buyers who want Sarasota County proximity with Charlotte County price points. Homes range from the low $300,000s for attached villas to $500,000s for single-family homes.
Amenities: Warm Mineral Springs, Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park, North Port Aquatic Center, access to I-75 and US-41.
Ready to explore new construction in Charlotte County?
Whether you are comparing Babcock Ranch and Punta Gorda or have already visited a model home, Kim can help you evaluate your options and negotiate on your behalf — at no cost to you.