Orange County · Central Florida
Custom home builder in Orlando, priced upfront.
Single-family homes, townhomes and ADUs across Central Florida from our Orlando office, with projects in Winter Garden, Sanford and Kissimmee. 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 Orlando
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.
Hivesta is based in downtown Orlando and builds custom homes and ADUs for homeowners and spec and build-to-rent homes for investors across Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake counties, including an ADU underway in Winter Garden. Every project is phased, with costs set out upfront and built by our in-house team, so the budget stays controlled.
Orlando at a glance
- Orlando metro median single-family sale price
- $441,860 (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 Orlando
Lot and site costs to check
- Lots near lakes and wetlands can carry flood-zone or drainage requirements, and low lots may need fill
- Rural lots in east Orange, Seminole and Lake counties often need a private well and septic system
- School, road and other impact fees vary by county and city; we include them in your upfront budget
Permitting
- The City of Orlando, Winter Garden, Sanford and other cities permit separately from unincorporated Orange and Seminole counties
- HOA and community design rules apply in many subdivisions, so we check them before plans are final
Areas we serve
- Winter Garden
- Sanford
- Winter Park
- Ocoee
- Apopka
- Oviedo
- Clermont
- Lake Nona
Hivesta projects nearby: Winter Garden, Sanford, Kissimmee. 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 Orlando: questions
How much does it cost to build a house in Orlando?
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 Central Florida 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.
How much can I save by building instead of buying?
Hivesta homeowners have built 10–15% under market value, comparing total build cost with the home's appraised value at completion. Results vary by lot, plan and market.
Do you build for investors in Central Florida?
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?
Often, as an add-on to a new home. The City of Orlando and Orange County each have their own ADU rules, so we confirm what your lot allows first.
Ready to build in Orlando?
Get a free feasibility report for your lot, or tell us about your project.
Or call (689) 254-3553 or email info@hivestaconstruction.com.