New Construction Projects in Weeki Wachee Gardens, Florida

Project 1: Sandal Key

• Developer: Metro Development Group (master developer); builders include D.R. Horton, KB Home, and Lennar
• Location: Weeki Wachee area (Hernando County), south of Weeki Wachee High School / near Bourassa Boulevard, US-19, and Hexam Road; addresses in Weeki Wachee, FL 34613
• Type: Residential (single-family homes, townhomes, active adult options)
• Units/Size: Approximately 3,000+ homes planned across ~872 acres (phased development)
• Status: Under construction / pre-construction phases; model homes open and sales underway (as of 2025); infrastructure and lot development active
• Expected Completion: Phased; lagoon amenity targeted for completion around early 2028; full community sell-out projected over 10–15 years (into 2030s)
• Description: Master-planned lagoon community featuring a multi-acre resort-style lagoon with cabanas, kayaking, swim-up bar, trails around a 75-acre wetland/pond, dog park, playground, and other amenities. Energy-efficient homes with modern finishes; part of broader growth in the Weeki Wachee area.[1][2]

Project 2: Royal Highlands (including Royal Highlands Landing / Estates)

• Developer/Builder: Multiple, including Century Communities / Century Complete, Maronda Homes, LGI Homes, Holiday Builders, and others
• Location: Weeki Wachee / adjacent areas in Hernando County (homesites and communities referenced in Weeki Wachee, FL addresses such as 34613/34614)
• Type: Residential (single-family homes)
• Units/Size: Scattered homesites and community lots (specific total not uniformly reported; ongoing releases of new homes)
• Status: Active new construction; homes under construction or recently completed/move-in ready
• Expected Completion: Ongoing (new homes released and built continuously)
• Description: Affordable to mid-range single-family homes on larger lots with open-concept designs; part of established and expanding residential areas near Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. No CDD fees noted in some offerings.[3][4]

Project 3: Winding Oaks

• Developer/Builder: Garden Street Communities Southeast LLC (original rezoning); Adams Homes (active community references)
• Location: South of Weeki Wachee High School on Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee, FL (65-acre site)
• Type: Residential (single-family detached homes)
• Units/Size: Up to 250 units planned
• Status: Rezoned (2021); subdivision in review as of 2024; active selling phase noted in some listings
• Expected Completion: Limited public information available on full timeline
• Description: Planned single-family community on cleared land with conditions for natural vegetation and park space.[5]

Limited public information is available on additional large-scale projects strictly within the small Weeki Wachee Gardens CDP boundaries (population ~1,000); most development occurs in the broader Weeki Wachee/Hernando County area with new homes also built on individual lots by custom builders. Infrastructure projects (e.g., septic-to-sewer) and school additions exist but are not residential new construction. All listed projects are verifiable via local news and builder sources as of 2025–2026.