Duval County · Northeast Florida

    Custom home builder in Jacksonville, priced upfront.

    Single-family homes and townhomes across Jacksonville and Duval County for homeowners and investors. Every project is phased, costs are set out upfront, and our in-house team builds it.

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    Licensed Florida GC #CGC1531741 · Office: 300 S Orange Ave, Suite 1000, Orlando

    How we build in Jacksonville

    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.

    Jacksonville covers nearly all of Duval County, from infill lots in older neighborhoods to larger lots on the Northside and Westside. Hivesta builds custom homes for homeowners and spec and build-to-rent homes and townhomes 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.

    Jacksonville at a glance

    Jacksonville metro median single-family sale price
    $404,495 (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 Jacksonville

    Lot and site costs to check

    • Lots near the St. Johns River, its creeks and the coast can fall in FEMA flood zones that set finished floor height and foundation design
    • Some outlying lots are not on city water and sewer and need a private well and septic system; we confirm utilities first
    • Teardowns on infill lots add demolition and utility work, which we budget upfront
    • Mobility and other development fees apply to new homes; we include them in your budget

    Permitting

    • Jacksonville and Duval County are a consolidated government, so most of the county permits through the City of Jacksonville's Building Inspection Division
    • Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach run their own building departments

    Areas we serve

    • Mandarin
    • Southside
    • Arlington
    • Northside
    • Westside
    • Jacksonville Beach
    • Atlantic Beach

    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 build

    Lenders 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 Jacksonville: questions

    How much does it cost to build a house in Jacksonville?

    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 Jacksonville 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 my own lot in Jacksonville?

    Yes. Start with a free feasibility report for your address, which checks zoning, flood zone and utilities. We then price the home phase by phase, so you see the full cost before construction starts.

    Do you build for investors in Jacksonville?

    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.

    Ready to build in Jacksonville?

    Get a free feasibility report for your lot, or tell us about your project.

    Get a free lot feasibility report

    Or call (689) 254-3553 or email info@hivestaconstruction.com.