New Homes for Sale in Davie, FL: A Buyer's Guide
By Simon Karim · · 6 min read
Davie, Florida, has several new construction communities right now, including Vineyards, a D.R. Horton community with both townhomes and single-family homes. If you're looking for a new home in Davie, here is what to know before you start touring.
Why Buyers Look at Davie
Davie sits in Broward County, between Fort Lauderdale and the Everglades. It has a rural, western feel in parts, with horse properties and open land, alongside newer neighborhoods with modern homes. Nova Southeastern University is based in Davie, along with several other colleges, which brings students, staff, and steady demand for housing.
Davie connects easily to the rest of South Florida. Florida's Turnpike runs through the city, and I-595 and I-75 are both close by. That means a short drive to Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and the airport without living in the middle of either city.
New Construction Communities in Davie
New construction means a home nobody has lived in before, built to current building codes and current hurricane standards. In Davie, Vineyards is a new home community built by D.R. Horton on Griffin Road. It has 7 floor plans total: 4 townhomes and 3 single-family homes, ranging from about 1,738 to 3,059 sq ft.
Townhomes at Vineyards have a one-car garage and two stories, with bedrooms upstairs and living space downstairs. Single-family homes have a two-car garage and range from a one-story layout to a two-story layout with a large upstairs living area. Every home comes with a Home Is Connected smart home system, granite kitchen countertops, and quartz bathroom countertops.
New construction homes like these come with builder warranties that resale homes don't have — usually a one-year warranty on workmanship and a longer structural warranty. You also get to pick some finishes if you buy early enough in construction, something you can't do buying a home that's already built.
What a New Home Costs in Davie
Home prices in Davie change often, so any specific number here would be out of date within weeks. What's more useful is understanding what drives the price: the floor plan you pick, the lot, the construction stage when you buy, and any upgrades you choose.
Smaller townhome plans typically start lower than larger single-family plans. At Vineyards, the smallest townhome and the largest single-family home are more than a million dollars apart in list price, so the floor plan you choose matters as much as the neighborhood.
For current pricing on any specific floor plan, call Simon Karim at 561-704-0091 or schedule a visit. Pricing on new construction changes with each home release, so a phone call gets you real numbers faster than any web page can.
What to Look for on a Model Home Tour
A model home is staged to look its best, so it helps to know what to actually pay attention to beyond the furniture and decor. Walk the layout with your own daily routine in mind—where would you actually put a couch, a dining table, or a home office? Open every closet and cabinet, since storage space is easy to overlook in photos but matters every day once you live there.
Ask the sales team to point out exactly which features in the model are standard and which are upgrades—model homes often include upgraded finishes to show what's possible, not necessarily what comes included at the base price. Bring a tape measure if you have specific furniture you know you want to fit, since room dimensions on a floor plan drawing can be harder to picture in person than you'd expect.
Steps to Buy a New Construction Home in Davie
Get pre-approved for a mortgage. Builders want to know you can actually close before they'll hold a specific home or lot for you. A pre-approval letter from a lender tells you your real budget, too.
Decide between a townhome and a single-family home. This is usually the first fork in the road at a mixed community like Vineyards. Read townhome or single-family home: which fits your lifestyle if you're not sure yet.
Compare floor plans within your chosen home type. At Vineyards, that means comparing the 4 townhome plans or the 3 single-family plans against each other on size, bedrooms, and layout.
Visit the community and walk a model home. Photos and floor plan drawings only tell you so much. Walking the actual space tells you how the rooms feel and flow.
Ask about current incentives. Builders regularly offer rate buydowns, closing cost credits, or design center credits. These change monthly, so always ask what's currently available rather than assuming last month's offer still stands.
Review the contract and construction timeline. A new home purchase agreement works differently from a resale contract, especially around construction milestones and deposit schedules. A local agent who works with new construction regularly can walk you through what to expect.
Working With a Local Agent
Bringing your own agent to a new construction purchase in Davie typically costs nothing extra, since the commission is usually built into the transaction the same way it would be with the builder's own sales team. A local agent can help you compare communities beyond just Vineyards, review the builder's contract before you sign, and flag anything unusual in the deposit or construction schedule that's worth asking about before committing.
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Common Questions
Is new construction more expensive than a resale home in Davie?
It depends on the home and the neighborhood. New construction often costs more per square foot up front, but comes with a warranty and no deferred maintenance, which can offset some of that gap over time.
Can I negotiate the price on a new construction home?
Builders are less likely to negotiate the base price than a resale seller, but they often have more flexibility on incentives — rate buydowns, upgrades, or closing costs. Ask what's currently available.
How long does it take to build a new home in Davie?
Construction timelines vary by builder and by how much of the community is already built out. Ask the builder directly for the current estimated timeline on any specific home or lot.
What's the difference between buying directly from the builder and using a buyer's agent?
A buyer's agent represents your interests specifically, at no direct cost to you in most cases — the commission is typically built into the transaction the same way it would be with the builder's own sales team. Having your own agent means someone is reviewing the contract and construction details on your behalf.
Are there new home communities in Davie besides Vineyards?
New construction availability changes as communities sell out and new ones open. Call 561-704-0091 for a current list of what's available in Davie and nearby Broward County cities.
What school district serves Davie?
Broward County Public Schools. School zones are based on home address and can change between school years, so confirm current zoning with the district's official locator before assuming a specific school assignment.
Get Help Finding Your New Home in Davie
Simon Karim and NationalHouseSearch.com help buyers compare new construction communities across Davie and Broward County, including all 7 floor plans at Vineyards. Call 561-704-0091 or schedule a visit to get started.