Builder profile · Neutral reference
Meritage Homes
Meritage Homes is one of the builders active in Central Florida new construction. This profile is a neutral reference: where the builder works in the Orlando metro, the types of homes it is generally known for, and a couple of features it is commonly associated with. It is not a ranking or an endorsement, and figures change as communities open and sell through.
Where they build
Where Meritage Homes builds in Central Florida
Areas and communities listed below are drawn from the builder's official Central Florida pages and current public listings. The set changes as phases open and close out, so treat it as a starting point rather than a complete inventory.
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Lake County
Cagan Crossings West (townhomes) and Cyrene at Minneola sit in the Clermont/Minneola area, with Hillside Groves (Howey in the Hills), Manor Oaks (Groveland), and The Reserve at Hammock Oaks (Lady Lake) nearby.
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Davenport / Polk County
Deer Run at Crosswinds, Wynnstone, Bradbury Creek, and Crosswinds are listed in the Davenport area.
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St. Cloud
The Meadow at Crossprairie Bungalows is the builder's St. Cloud-area community.
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Lake Hamilton and Lake Alfred
Hamilton Bluff (Lake Hamilton) and Springs at Lake Alfred round out the central corridor listings.
Home types
The types of homes Meritage Homes is generally known for
These are broad product patterns, not a promise for any specific community. Floor plans, lot collections, and product lines vary by address and phase.
- Single-family homes and villas in Signature and Classic Series tiers, from roughly 1,400 to 2,900 sq ft.
- Townhome communities such as Cagan Crossings West and The Reserve at Hammock Oaks townhomes.
Notable features
Features Meritage Homes is commonly associated with
What follows is descriptive, not evaluative: things the builder is known for based on its own published materials and public reporting. Whether a given feature suits your situation is a question for your own comparison.
Makes energy-efficient construction the standard on every home, with ENERGY STAR-certified building practices the company has used on more than 113,000 homes since 2001.
Standard energy package includes high-efficiency HVAC, smart thermostats, spray-foam insulation, and Indoor airPLUS practices.
M.Connected smart-home automation is included across its homes.
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On this site
Meritage Homes and the communities this site covers
These are the community files on this site where Meritage Homes is active. Each file has the developer, builder set, pricing context, and honest notes for that address.
Verification note
Community lists, floor plans, pricing, incentives, and development stages change without notice, and details not reliably confirmed from public sources are marked as such on this profile. Meritage's Orlando division lists about 14 active communities in the area plus more in the Davenport corridor. Confirm current inventory on its official Orlando page or with the GPG Team.
Want Meritage Homes's current releases near you?
Phase availability changes weekly. Tyler Gibson and the GPG Team can pull what is actually selling right now across Central Florida communities.