Miami-Dade County · South Florida

    Custom home builder in Miami, priced upfront.

    Single-family homes and townhomes across Miami-Dade for homeowners and investors, with projects in Miami and Pinecrest. 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 Miami

    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.

    Miami-Dade is one of Florida's most expensive places to buy a home, which is where building can pay off. Homeowners build their own home on their lot; investors build spec homes to sell or homes to rent. Every project is phased, with costs set out upfront and our in-house team on site, so the budget stays controlled.

    Miami at a glance

    Miami-Dade median single-family sale price
    $692,000 (Miami REALTORS, Sept 2026)
    Florida median single-family sale price
    $415,000 (Florida Realtors, Sept 2026)
    Typical new construction
    $200–$300/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 Miami

    Lot and site costs to check

    • Many lots sit in FEMA flood zones (AE, and VE on the coast), which set the finished floor height and may call for fill or a raised foundation
    • Miami-Dade is in the Florida Building Code's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone: windows, doors and roofing need approved products, which we price in from the start
    • Some areas, such as parts of South Dade, rely on well and septic; we confirm utilities before you buy or design
    • County and city impact fees (roads, schools, parks, fire) apply to new homes; we include them in the upfront budget

    Permitting

    • Unincorporated Miami-Dade permits through the county; cities such as Miami, Pinecrest and Coral Gables run their own building departments and zoning
    • Historic districts and some cities add design review, so we check the lot's rules before plans are drawn

    Areas we serve

    • Pinecrest
    • Coral Gables
    • Kendall
    • Palmetto Bay
    • Cutler Bay
    • Homestead
    • Miami Gardens

    Hivesta projects nearby: Miami, Pinecrest. 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 Miami: questions

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

    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 Miami-Dade runs $200–$300/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 a home on my own lot in Miami-Dade?

    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 homes for investors in Miami?

    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.

    Can you add an ADU to a new home?

    Often, as an add-on to the main home where local rules allow it. Unincorporated Miami-Dade and the City of Miami each set their own rules, so we confirm what your lot allows first.

    Ready to build in Miami?

    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.