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    Hidden Costs of New Construction Homes in Florida

    Costs many buyers overlook: lot premiums, design upgrades, landscaping, window treatments, impact fees, CDDs, and closing surprises on Treasure Coast new builds.

    Costs many buyers overlook: lot premiums, design upgrades, landscaping, window treatments, impact fees, CDDs, and closing surprises on Treasure Coast new builds. This guide is part of our Treasure Coast resource library for buyers and sellers around Vero Beach, Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce.

    Why this matters

    Costs many buyers overlook: lot premiums, design upgrades, landscaping, window treatments, impact fees, CDDs, and closing surprises on Treasure Coast new builds.

    What to expect on the Treasure Coast

    Across Indian River and St. Lucie counties, the basics of Florida new construction are similar, modern building code, builder warranties, design-center options, and structured timelines. Pricing, taxes, and lifestyle vary by city. See our city pages for Vero Beach, Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce.

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    Is this guide specific to one county?

    This guide covers principles that apply across the Treasure Coast. For area details, see our city pages.

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