New Construction Homes in Davie, FL: A Buyer's Guide
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New construction in Davie, FL, means buying a home that has never been lived in, built to current hurricane codes, and backed by a builder's warranty instead of a stack of repair receipts. Right now the main options in Davie include D.R. Horton's Vineyards, which offers both townhomes and single-family homes side by side, alongside larger luxury builders like CC Homes and Pulte building estate-sized single-family homes elsewhere in town.
Davie has held onto more of its horse-country character than most of Broward County, even as new neighborhoods fill in around it. It's still common to pass a fenced pasture a few minutes from a shopping plaza. Nova Southeastern University and Broward College's Central Campus both sit in town, which means a younger population mixes in with longtime residents who have been here for decades. That mix shapes the town's restaurants, its retail, and its overall pace—busier than a purely rural area, quieter than the coastal cities to the east.
What "new construction" actually gets you
A newly built home in Davie comes with a few real advantages over buying resale, and they are worth naming plainly rather than assuming everyone already knows them.
Current hurricane codes. Homes built in the last several years meet Florida's post-2001 wind mitigation standards—impact-resistant glass, engineered roof systems, hurricane clips and bracing—as a baseline feature, not an optional upgrade.
A builder's warranty. D.R. Horton backs Vineyards with a 1-year workmanship warranty, a 10-year structural warranty, and a 10-year warranty on the HVAC system. A resale home typically has none of that, unless the prior owner happened to buy an extended home warranty policy.
No competing offers on move-in-ready inventory. New construction gets built and released on a schedule set by the builder rather than sold in a bidding war the moment it hits an open house.
A blank slate. No inherited paint colors, no mystery repairs from a previous owner, no guessing what is behind a wall that was patched at some point in the home's history.
The trade-off is patience—new construction sometimes means waiting for a specific homesite to become available, and landscaping and shared amenities can take time to mature into the finished look shown in the community's own marketing materials.
Vineyards: townhomes and single-family homes, side by side
Vineyards is one of the few communities in Davie offering both home types under one roof—literally within the same gated community. The townhome side covers four floor plans (Bonnet, Gilliam, Westland, and Stranahan), ranging from roughly 1,738 to 1,929 square feet of air-conditioned living space, three to four bedrooms, and a one-car garage. The single-family side covers three plans (Merrit, Robie, and Ponte Vedra), ranging from about 1,739 to 3,059 square feet, three to five bedrooms, and a two-car garage.
Every home at Vineyards comes with the same finish package regardless of which plan or home type a buyer chooses: 3CM granite kitchen countertops, 2CM quartz bathroom tops, stainless steel appliances, and impact-resistant windows and sliding glass doors as standard—not an upgrade package a buyer has to pay extra to unlock. The community itself is gated, with a pool, cabana, and tot lot planned for residents.
What it costs to buy new construction here
Vineyard townhomes have recently started around the high $600,000s, and single-family homes have started around the high $600,000s and reached into the $900,000s depending on the plan. Prices on new construction shift with each new release as the builder works through available homesites, so a number that was accurate last month is not guaranteed to be accurate today. Call 561-704-0091 for current pricing on any specific plan you are considering.
Getting around from Davie
Florida's Turnpike runs along the edge of Davie with an exit at Griffin Road, putting Fort Lauderdale, the airport, and points south within reach without relying entirely on surface streets. Griffin Road and State Road 84 handle most of the east-west traffic inside town, connecting residential areas to the shopping and dining along the corridor.
Who tends to buy new construction in Davie?
Buyers moving to Davie for new construction tend to fall into a few groups: families drawn to the town's mix of open land and reasonable commute distance to Fort Lauderdale and Miami-Dade job centers, buyers who want a warranty-backed home rather than an older resale property, and people relocating to South Florida who want to avoid inheriting someone else's deferred maintenance. The choice between a Vineyards townhome and a single-family home usually comes down to garage space, yard space, and how much square footage a household actually needs day to day.
A closer look at the seven plans
The four townhomes split cleanly by whether they include a dedicated flex room. Bonnet, the smallest, skips it in favor of a lower price and a simpler footprint. Gilliam and Westland both add a flex room near the entry that works as a home office or playroom and sit within about 45 square feet of each other. Stranahan trades the flex room for a third full bathroom and the largest primary bedroom of any townhome in the community.
On the single-family side, the Merrit is the only one-story plan, which matters to buyers who want to avoid stairs entirely regardless of how much extra square footage a two-story plan might offer. The Robie and Ponte Vedra both put a bedroom and bath on the ground floor while reserving the entire second floor for a genuine second living space plus more bedrooms—the Ponte Vedra simply does more of everything, with a fifth bedroom and roughly 560 more total square feet than the Robie.
Why Davie specifically, compared to nearby cities
Buyers cross-shopping new construction across Broward County often land on Davie because of the combination of factors that do not show up in a single line item: the town's protected agricultural zoning keeps parts of it visibly less dense than neighboring cities, while Griffin Road and Florida's Turnpike still put Fort Lauderdale's job market within reach. Compare that to a purely coastal Broward city, where density is higher and lot sizes are typically smaller for a comparable price point, and the appeal of Davie's mix becomes clearer for buyers who want both.
A practical way to start the search
For a buyer just beginning to look at new construction in Davie, the most efficient first step is usually deciding on home type—townhome or single-family—before diving into individual floor plans, since that single decision immediately narrows the options at Vineyards from seven plans down to three or four. From there, garage space and bedroom count tend to do most of the remaining work, and a single visit to walk the models in person answers more questions than any amount of research online.
A note on the two universities
Nova Southeastern University and Broward College's Central Campus are worth calling out specifically for buyers who have not cross-shopped Davie against other Broward cities. Few new-construction communities anywhere in South Florida sit within genuine reach of two separate higher-education campuses, and that proximity shapes the surrounding retail and dining mix in ways that benefit residents even if no one in the household is currently enrolled anywhere.
What the neighborhood map shows nearby
The builder's own neighborhood map for Vineyards names a range of nearby landmarks worth knowing about even before touring: Flamingo Gardens for wildlife and botanical grounds, Tree Tops Park and C.B. Smith Park for outdoor recreation, Pembroke Lakes Mall and Bass Pro Shops for shopping, and Nova Southeastern University along with Broward College's Central Campus for higher education. Memorial Regional Hospital and Memorial Hospital Pembroke round out the healthcare picture. None of this replaces walking the actual community, but it gives a fuller sense of what daily life around Vineyards looks like beyond the home itself.
Common Questions
Is new construction more expensive than resale in Davie?
Not necessarily. New construction often starts competitively with resale homes of similar size once the warranty and lack of deferred maintenance are factored in, though the exact comparison depends heavily on the specific neighborhood and home type being compared.
How long does it take to close on a new construction home?
It varies based on how far along the home is in construction — a home already under roof typically closes faster than one that has not yet broken ground. Ask a sales counselor for the current timeline on a specific homesite before making plans around a closing date.
Can I customize a new construction home in Davie?
Some builders offer structural options and finish selections during the design phase, especially earlier in the construction timeline. Ask what is still available for a specific homesite, since options narrow as construction progresses.
Do new construction communities in Davie have HOAs?
Most do, including Vineyards. Dues typically cover pool and common area maintenance. Ask for current dues when you schedule a visit, since amounts can change from year to year.
What school district serves Davie?
Davie is served by Broward County Public Schools. Because boundaries can shift over time, use the district's official lookup tool to confirm which schools serve a specific address rather than relying on a builder's neighborhood map.
Is Vineyards gated?
Yes. Vineyards is a gated community with a shared pool, cabana, and tot lot planned for residents, alongside both townhome and single-family sections within the same neighborhood.
Ready to see vineyards in person? See Vineyards—Schedule a Visit at https://nationalhousesearch.com/schedule?comm=Vineyards or call 561-704-0091.
Compare all seven floor plans at Vineyards Floor Plans Compared, decide between townhome and single-family, read about what's included and the warranty, get a feel for living in Davie, or see the step-by-step buying process. Learn more about the community itself at Vineyards.
See Vineyards — Schedule a Visit or call 561-704-0091.