Babcock Ranch, known as "The Hometown of Tomorrow," is a special place where community, nature, and technology are woven together to create one of the most unique cities in the world. It is the country's first-ever solar-powered town, featuring an 870-acre solar farm, charging stations throughout the city, and the nation's largest solar-plus-battery storage system. The 18,000-acre Babcock Ranch is a planned community created by a public-private partnership with cooperation from local and state governments that also established the nearby Babcock Ranch Preserve.
Babcock Ranch is located in the fast-growing southwest Florida corridor, 30 miles southeast of Punta Gorda and 15 miles northeast of Fort Myers. The first residents of Babcock Ranch moved into the city in January 2018. Its population has continued to grow steadily in the past few years as retirees and young families search for new houses in Babcock Ranch. They are drawn to its distinctive neighborhoods where all newly built homes meet Florida Green Building Coalition standards, with new construction floorplans inspired by some of Florida's most popular historical styles.
Students in Babcock Ranch attend the Babcock Neighborhood School, which, like the city itself, promotes a holistic environmental focus that integrates mathematics, technology, science, engineering, and the arts. Downtown Babcock Ranch, anchored by Founder's Square and located on the edge of Lake Babcock, continues to grow as well as new residents continue to move into the city. Nearby Babcock Ranch Preserve boasts more than 67,500 acres of scenic landscapes, natural habitat, and cultural and historic resources. Residents can enjoy horseback riding, camping, fishing, bicycling, wildlife viewing, hiking, and hunting throughout the preserve.
There are 38 new home neighborhoods in Babcock Ranch where 13 of the area's finest builders are constructing new houses in this city that is quickly becoming a blueprint for future development nationwide. There are other popular cities just outside of Babcock Ranch that are popular for new home construction as well, including Alva, Bonita Springs, and Cape Coral.
Market Overview: New Construction in Babcock Ranch, FL
Here is a quick overview of housing developments in Babcock Ranch, as well as the new construction outlook for new build homes in Babcock Ranch:
| City | Babcock Ranch |
| State | Florida |
| Metro Area | Punta Gorda |
| New Home Communities | 38 |
| Quick Move in Homes | 165 |
| Homes Under Construction | 44 |
| Starting Price | $10,000 |
| Average Price | $416,143 |
| Price Per Square Foot | $188 |
| Home Builders | 13 |
| Builders in Babcock Ranch | - Pulte Homes
- Meritage Homes
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Customizable Options in Babcock Ranch
| Floor Plans Available | 189 |
| Bedroom Count | 2 to 6 |
| Bathroom Count | 2 to 4 |
| Square Footage Range | 1,120 to 4,382 sq/ft. |
