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The real deal on The Ranch

Real-time pricing, builder-neutral intel and resident-led tours for every new construction neighborhood in Babcock Ranch®, the first solar-powered town in the United States. Free to buyers; builders pay our commission at closing.

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neighborhoods
10
builders
166
floor plans
Babcock Ranch® New Homes — downtown and Lake Babcock from above
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Real-Time Pricing & Resident Intel

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01 Real-Time Pricing

The real, not laughable, advertised cost.

Every builder's website shows you the "from" price. We send you the actual all-in number — lot premium, incentives, mandatory upgrades, HOA, CDD — before you ever step into a sales center.

02 Straight from the Source

Real residents, not a call center.

We've lived in Punta Gorda since 2019 and walked every neighborhood in The Ranch dozens of times. The intel comes from neighbors — not a corporate listing portal carpetbagging the town.

03 No Spin

Schools, amenities, HOAs — straight up.

Builders pay our commission at closing — you pay $0. So our incentive is to put you in the right home, not push the one with the biggest spiff. We'll tell you what works, what doesn't and what to actually budget for.

Active neighborhoods

23 neighborhoods. 10 builders.

Every active new-construction neighborhood at Babcock Ranch® — sorted, side-by-side, with the real-time pricing the builders' sites won't show you and the HOA + CDD line items they bury at the bottom of the contract.

crescent lakes monument sign at Babcock Ranch®
Selling
by Meritage Homes

Crescent Lakes

Single-family11 floor plans

Energy-efficient single-family homes in Premier, Reserve, and Signature series. Resort-style pool, fitness center, and clubhouse.

HOA & CDD
Contact for current HOA/CDD
See Crescent Lakes
palmetto landing monument sign at Babcock Ranch®
Selling
by D.R. Horton

Palmetto Landing

Single-family + Twin villas7 floor plans

Single-family and twin villas with quartz counters, 42-inch cabinets, and impact windows. Clubhouse, playground, and bocce.

HOA & CDD
Contact for current HOA/CDD
See Palmetto Landing
TerraWalk monument sign at Babcock Ranch®
Selling
by DiVosta · Pulte

TerraWalk

Villas + single-family16 floor plans

Resort-style living with 8+ acre lakeside amenities, solar energy, and designer finishes. Porch bar, grille, and dog park.

HOA & CDD
Contact for current HOA/CDD
See TerraWalk
Verde at Babcock Ranch
Selling
by Pulte Homes

Verde

Single-family12 floor plans

Pulte Garden, Classic, and Estate series from 1,433–2,483 sq ft. Heated pool, cabana, and 1 GB fiber included in HOA.

HOA & CDD
Contact for current HOA/CDD
See Verde
townwalk monument sign at Babcock Ranch®
Selling
by Park Square Homes

Townwalk

Townhomes8 floor plans

Walkable to Founder's Square in America's first solar-powered town. Eight presidential-series townhome plans.

HOA & CDD
Contact for current HOA/CDD
See Townwalk
The Sanctuary at Babcock Ranch
Selling
by William Ryan Homes

The Sanctuary

Single-family · gated17 floor plans

Boutique gated community with pool, splash pad, cabana, playground, and bocce. Traditional, Classic, and Master series.

HOA & CDD
Contact for current HOA/CDD
See The Sanctuary
creekside run monument sign at Babcock Ranch®
Selling
by Dream Finders Homes

Creekside Run

Single-family · gated12 floor plans

Gated Dream Finders enclave with plans from 1,449–2,635 sq ft. Outdoor-focused, sustainable small-town living.

HOA & CDD
Contact for current HOA/CDD
See Creekside Run
northridge monument sign at Babcock Ranch®
Selling
by Pulte Homes

Northridge

Active adult 55+13 floor plans

Master-planned active adult community with 322 planned homes and 13 designs from 2–6 bedrooms.

HOA & CDD
Contact for current HOA/CDD
See Northridge
Waterview Landing at Babcock Ranch
Selling
by Toll Brothers

Waterview Landing

Single-family · luxury hub11 floor plans

Toll Brothers luxury hub with Anchor and Gateway collections. Customizable designs and impact-resistant construction.

HOA & CDD
Contact for current HOA/CDD
See Waterview Landing
Webb's Reserve at Babcock Ranch
Selling
Condos, coach, executive, estate · golf17 floor plans

Nicklaus Design 18-hole golf, putt-putt, Aqua Driving Range, restaurant, resort pool, and athletic courts.

HOA & CDD
Contact for current HOA/CDD
See Webb's Reserve
Lake Timber at Babcock Ranch
Resales
by Pulte · FL Lifestyle Homes

Lake Timber

Custom luxury · lake views

This is historic Babcock or what locals jokingly call “Snob Hill”. This community is conveniently close to the main Babcock access road Route 31 and Founders Square downtown. Multiple builders like Florida Lifestyle Homes built this neighborhood. Lots are largely sold out, so resales are your best option. If you would like to pursue a resale, please get in touch with Team John Garuti.

HOA & CDD
Contact for current HOA/CDD
See Lake Timber
parkside monument sign at Babcock Ranch®
Resales
by Pulte Homes

Parkside

Single-family homes

Single-family homes built by Pulte Homes and dominated by growing families. If you don't like the Big Wheel crowd, you might want to consider another neighborhood. Parkside is largely sold out, so resales are your best option. For more resale information, please get in touch with Team John Garuti.

HOA & CDD
Contact for current HOA/CDD
See Parkside
willowgreen monument sign at Babcock Ranch®
Selling
by Lennar · WCI

Willowgreen

Coach homes4 floor plans

Step into the charming oasis of Willowgreen at Babcock Ranch®, where moments unfold amidst nearby Founder's Square and the tranquil shores of Lake Babcock. Indulge in a collection of warm and inviting coach homes, designed to elevate your lifestyle while seamlessly blending with nature's beauty. Built by Lennar and WCI, with an expansive park and community pool -- a community woven with threads of shared spirit, environmental responsibility and endless possibilities.

HOA & CDD
Contact for current HOA/CDD
See Willowgreen
trails edge monument sign at Babcock Ranch®
Resales
by Lennar

Trail's Edge

Single-family homes

Single-family homes built by Lennar. This community, like Parkside, is mostly young families and is also sold out. For resale information, contact Team John Garuti.

HOA & CDD
Contact for current HOA/CDD
See Trail's Edge
lake babcock community sign
Resales
by Lennar · Meritage · Arthur Rutenberg · Stock

Lake Babcock

Single-family homes

Single-family homes by a mix of builders like Lennar, Meritage Homes, Arthur Rutenberg and Stock. This community borders Lake Babcock and is close to Babcock Neighborhood School as well as downtown and Founder's Square. This neighborhood is mostly sold out, so resales are your best option. Get in touch with Team John Garuti for resale information.

HOA & CDD
Contact for current HOA/CDD
See Lake Babcock
edgewater community sign
Resales
by Pulte Homes

Edgewater

Single-family homes · gated

Single-family homes built by Pulte Homes that are largely sold out except for inventory or spec homes that are built by Pulte and don't have the 12 to 14-month wait for a home built up from dirt. Edgewater is gated and has its own community pool as an amenity. If you would like resale information on Edgewater, contact Team John Garuti.

HOA & CDD
Contact for current HOA/CDD
See Edgewater
Edgewater Shores monument sign at Babcock Ranch®
Resales
by Pulte Homes

Edgewater Shores

Single-family · gated · luxury

Higher-ticket gated community and sister to Pulte's Edgewater. Like the latter, inventory and spec homes are your best bet for new construction. Otherwise, resales are your best option. Get in touch if you would like to pursue a resale in Edgewater Shores.

HOA & CDD
Contact for current HOA/CDD
See Edgewater Shores
babcock national monument sign at Babcock Ranch®
Resales
Condos · coach · single-family · golf

This golf and tennis Lennar neighborhood has 1,150 front doors comprised of condos, coach homes and single-family homes with an 18-hole golf course designed by Gordon Lewis. In addition to golf, resort-style amenities at Babcock National include a fitness center with a sauna, tennis center, pickleball courts and community clubhouse. Babcock National is largely sold out, so resales are your best option. For more resale information, please get in touch with Team John Garuti.

HOA & CDD
Contact for current HOA/CDD
See Babcock National
crescent grove monument sign at Babcock Ranch®
Resales
by Meritage Homes

Crescent Grove

Single-family · ENERGY STAR

Crescent Grove is a smaller community built by Meritage Homes. It contains one- and two-story single-family homes noted with superior construction as ENERGY STAR certified homes. They are built to last with steel reinforced monolithic slab and a vapor barrier. These homes come with a ten-year structured warranty, two-year functional major mechanicals warranty and other protections. This neighborhood is sold out, so contact Team John Garuti for resale information.

HOA & CDD
Contact for current HOA/CDD
See Crescent Grove
the preserve monument sign at Babcock Ranch®
Resales
by D.R. Horton

The Preserve

Twin villas

The Preserve is developed by builder D.R. Horton. The neighborhood comprises of a carefully planned ensemble of 154 twin villas and embodies a harmonious blend of sustainable living, contemporary design and exclusive amenities. Each villa offers two bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a versatile den. Residents have access to a community pool and bocce ball court. The Preserve is sold out, so contact Team John Garuti for resale information.

HOA & CDD
Contact for current HOA/CDD
See The Preserve
sabal glen monument sign at Babcock Ranch®
Selling
by Lennar

Sabal Glen

Single-family homes6 floor plans

Choose from single-family homes between 1429 and 2391 square feet. Built new. Built for you. The town center is just minutes away. Restaurants, shops and endless ways to play, all close by in Punta Gorda, FL. Kids get their own playground right in the neighborhood. No long drives. Just more time outside.

HOA & CDD
Contact for current HOA/CDD
See Sabal Glen

Built by nine of America's most-loved homebuilders

Latest models

The newest floor plans — toured, photographed, priced.

Easley model home by Pulte
Pulte · Northridge

Easley

2,685 sq ft
3-4 bed
2.5-4 bath
2 car
$510,990 Advertised price
See model →
Hanover model home by Pulte
Pulte · Northridge

Hanover

1,850 sq ft
4 bed
2 bath
2 car
$381,990 Advertised price
See model →
Dove model home by Meritage Homes
Meritage Homes · Crescent Lakes

Dove

1,908 sq ft
3 bed
2 bath
2 car
$320,380 Advertised price
See model →
We have weird questions

We asked John the questions builders don’t want answered.

The intel that doesn’t fit in a glossy brochure. Click a question — these are John’s actual answers, on the record.

John Garuti III
John Garuti III
Team John Garuti · eXp Realty®
John says
Pulte. Their construction process is genuinely better than everybody else's out here — they've built a ton of homes in this area and the experience shows up in the punchlist. Short, clean, no drama at closing.
A town, not a subdivision

This town was made for walking (or golf cart riding)

It isn't a master-planned neighborhood with a clubhouse tacked on. It's a real hometown — its own town square, K-12 schools, a 480-acre lake, 50+ miles of trails and a power grid fed by an 870-acre solar field right next door.

Founder's Square — the town square at Babcock Ranch

Founder's Square

The literal heart of the town — restaurants, the Sunday farmers market, Food Truck Fridays, live music on the lawn and a dock where every weekend ends with sunset over Lake Babcock.

Nature trail boardwalk — 50+ miles of trails at Babcock Ranch®

50+ miles of trails

Hike, bike, e-bike or paddle through pine flatwoods, slough preserves and a 14,000-acre nature preserve. Half the master-plan land is actual deed-restricted greenspace — no marketing spin here.

K–12 schools on-site

Babcock Neighborhood Schools (K-8) and Babcock High smack dab in the middle of the town. Charter, A-rated by the state, walkable from most neighborhoods.

870-acre solar field

The first utility-scale FPL solar array built to power an entire American town. It's why Babcock Ranch® didn't lose power during Hurricane Ian's Category 4 landfall — while the majority of Southwest Florida went dark.

Lake Babcock

A 480-acre lake at the center of town. Paddleboards, kayaks and pontoons from the public dock, sunset waterfront dining at Founder's Square and fishing year-round.

The Hatchery

Coworking, conference rooms and a small-business incubator built into the town. Fiber-fast, kid-friendly hours and the closest "office" if you're a remote-first family.

Why The Ranch

The honest read on The real deal .

Our average FPL bill is $180/month for a 2,800-square-foot house. Our friends in Naples are paying $400 in the same heat.
Jordan P. · Verde · since 2022

Real-time pricing, builder-neutral intel and resident-led tours for every new construction neighborhood in Babcock Ranch®, the first solar-powered town in the United States. Free to buyers; builders pay our commission at closing.

23
Active neighborhoods
10
Homebuilder partners
166
Floor plans, toured & priced
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HOA + CDD calculator

Know the real cost of every new Babcock build

Two costs shape the true monthly carry at Babcock Ranch® — the HOA (billed monthly) and the CDD (billed yearly on your tax bill). Pick your community and home type to see both, across all 24 communities.

Open the calculator → 24 communities · verified figures
What you'll see
  • Total monthly HOA, to the dollar
  • The full four-line HOA breakdown
  • Sub-HOA & what's included
  • Annual CDD by home type / lot size
Visit Babcock Ranch®

See it in person .

Tour The Ranch with our team. At your convenience. No pressure, no obligation.

  • A relaxed, self-paced look at the town and model homes
  • Real-time pricing on every plan you like
  • Honest HOA/CDD feedback — no builder lowballing
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From the neighbors

People who already made the move .

  • We moved from Brooklyn and our daughter rides her bike to school. We didn't think we'd get to say that.
    Mara & Theo
    Mara & Theo
    TerraWalk · since 2023
  • Our average FPL bill is $180/month for a 2,800-square-foot house. Our friends in Naples are paying $400 in the same heat.
    Jordan P.
    Jordan P.
    Verde · since 2022
  • It feels like a real town. Old-school, but with fiber and solar and trails everywhere.
    The Okonkwos
    The Okonkwos
    Crescent Lakes · since 2024
Babcock Truth

The real deal on the Ranch

The honest intel on every builder, floor plan, and HOA line in Babcock Ranch® — America's first solar-powered town. Real-time pricing and resident-led tours from Team John Garuti.