Lee County · Southwest Florida
Home builder in Cape Coral, priced upfront.
Single-family homes and townhomes in Cape Coral for homeowners and investors, on dry lots or canal lots. Every project is phased, costs are set out upfront, and our in-house team builds it.
Licensed Florida GC #CGC1531741 · Office: 300 S Orange Ave, Suite 1000, Orlando
How we build in Cape Coral
Phased, priced upfront, built in-house
Phased
Each project runs in defined phases, each with its own scope and cost.
Costs upfront
The full budget is set out before work starts, line by line.
In-house
Our own team manages and builds every phase.
Costs controlled
Spending is tracked against the budget at every phase.
Homeowners
Build your custom home for 10–15% under market value.*
* Based on Hivesta-built homes, comparing the owner's total build cost with the home's appraised value at completion. Results vary by lot, plan and market.
Investors
Spec and build-to-rent homes and townhomes with more than one exit: sell, rent, or refinance with a DSCR loan.
Cape Coral was platted with tens of thousands of single-family lots, many on its canal system, so building on a lot is a common way to own here. Hivesta builds custom homes for homeowners and spec and build-to-rent homes for investors, and we build anywhere in Florida. Every project is phased, with costs set out upfront and built by our in-house team, so the budget stays controlled.
Cape Coral at a glance
- Lee County median single-family sale price
- $375,500 (Florida Realtors, Sept 2026)
- Florida median single-family sale price
- $415,000 (Florida Realtors, Sept 2026)
- Typical new construction
- $150–$180/sq ft
- Hivesta homes start at
- $105/sq ft before fee
Figures are estimates as of October 2026; verify with current local data before making decisions. Starting price per square foot on a standard plan, before our fee. Excludes land, site work (fill, well, septic) and impact fees. Your price depends on lot, plan and finishes.
Lots, site work and permits in Cape Coral
Lot and site costs to check
- Canal-front lots may need a new or repaired seawall, which is engineered and permitted on its own, and can carry flood-zone requirements for finished floor height
- Parts of the city, mostly north of Pine Island Road, are still on private well and septic; the city's Utilities Extension Project is bringing water and sewer in phases, with assessments, so we check a lot's status before you buy
- Low lots may need fill to meet the flood map and drainage rules
- City of Cape Coral and Lee County impact fees apply to new homes; we include them in your upfront budget
Permitting
- Cape Coral is its own city, so building permits go through the City of Cape Coral Building Division rather than Lee County
- Seawalls, docks and pools are permitted separately from the home, and canal work may need state or federal approval too
Areas we serve
- Northwest Cape
- North Cape
- Southwest Cape
- Southeast Cape
- Pine Island
- North Fort Myers
Hivesta projects nearby: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres. We build anywhere in Florida.
Price, warranty, financing
Below market, backed by warranty
Starting at
$105/sq ft + fee
New construction in Florida typically runs $150–$180/sq ft, and $200–$300/sq ft in some markets. Our fee is added on top: a percentage of construction cost, agreed before work starts.
Starting price per square foot on a standard plan, before our fee. Excludes land, site work (fill, well, septic) and impact fees. Your price depends on lot, plan and finishes.
3-year extended warranty
Every Hivesta home comes with a 3-year extended warranty, on top of the warranties Florida law requires.
Financing that fits the plan
Construction-to-permanent loans for homeowners, private construction loans for investors, DSCR refinancing for rentals and new FHA-insured options for build-to-rent communities. We can get approved with your lender too.
How to finance your buildLenders and loan partners we've worked with
Lake Michigan Credit Union, UWM, Promise Home Loans, The Federal Savings Bank, Nextres, Lima One Capital, FCI Lender Services, FidusFi.
Logos are trademarks of their owners and are shown to identify lenders we have worked with. We can also work with the lender of your choice.
Building in Cape Coral: questions
How much does it cost to build a house in Cape Coral?
Hivesta homes start at $105/sq ft for the house on a standard plan, before our fee (a percentage of construction cost, agreed upfront). Typical new construction in Cape Coral runs $150–$180/sq ft. Land, site work (fill, well, septic) and impact fees are extra, and every cost is set out phase by phase before you build.
Can I build on a canal lot in Cape Coral?
Often, yes. Plan for the seawall, flood-zone elevation and fill as well as the home. A free feasibility report checks zoning, flood zone and utilities for your address, and we price the site work upfront.
Do you build spec and rental homes in Cape Coral?
Yes. We build spec homes to sell and build-to-rent homes and townhomes. Because costs are set out upfront and controlled through each phase, you can plan more than one exit: sell at completion, rent, or refinance into a DSCR loan once the home is leased.
My lot is on well and septic. Can I still build?
Usually, yes. We price the well and septic system upfront and check whether the city's Utilities Extension Project is scheduled for your area, since connection and assessment costs follow when water and sewer arrive.
Ready to build in Cape Coral?
Get a free feasibility report for your lot, or tell us about your project.
Or call (689) 254-3553 or email info@hivestaconstruction.com.