K. Hovnanian Homes
Headquartered in Matawan · Founded 1959
About K. Hovnanian Homes
K. Hovnanian Homes has been around since 1959, when Kevork Hovnanian started building homes in New Jersey. Over the next six decades, the company grew into one of the larger national builders in the country — publicly traded on the NYSE, operating across more than a dozen states, and delivering homes across a wide price spectrum from entry-level to luxury. That's a longer track record than most builders you'll encounter in Tampa Bay, and it shows in how the company is structured. They've survived multiple housing cycles, including the 2008 collapse, which tells you something about how they manage the business. They're not a fly-by-night operation. In Tampa Bay, K. Hovnanian has maintained a presence primarily in Hillsborough and Pasco counties, which puts them in some of the fastest-growing corridors in the region — think the SR-54 and SR-56 belt through Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, and New Tampa, along with communities positioned to take advantage of access to I-75. They don't blanket the market the way D.R. Horton does, so you won't find a K. Hovnanian community on every exit ramp. Their footprint is more selective, which means when they're active in a submarket, they're usually committed to it in a meaningful way rather than just planting a flag. Their product in Tampa Bay sits in the $300K to $550K range, covering both single-family homes and townhomes. Floor plans tend to run practical and functional rather than flashy — they're building for families who want usable space, not just square footage that looks good on paper. You'll typically find open-concept main living areas, reasonable included features at the base price, and upgrade options available through their design center. Build quality lands in the middle of the market — concrete block construction on the first floor as you'd expect in Florida, and they're generally meeting the same code requirements as their competitors. Where they differentiate is in their longer history and some of the design flexibility they offer across floor plans. The buying experience with K. Hovnanian is fairly typical for a national builder at this price point. You'll work with their on-site sales team, get directed to their preferred lender for financing, and go through a design center process to select your finishes and upgrades. Construction timelines can vary depending on the community, the phase, and what the supply chain is doing at any given moment — that's true for every builder right now, not just K. Hovnanian. Communication during the build process has historically been a mixed bag depending on which project manager you land with, so it's worth setting clear expectations early about how and when you'll get updates.
Barrett's Take on K. Hovnanian Homes
Here's what I tell my buyers about K. Hovnanian: they're a legitimate, established builder with a long enough history that you can actually research their reputation in specific markets. That's worth something. But being a national builder doesn't automatically mean you're getting a better deal than you would from a regional competitor — it just means there's more corporate infrastructure behind the transaction. In terms of negotiation, K. Hovnanian is typically more flexible on closing cost contributions and upgrade allowances than they are on base price. If you're in a slower-selling phase of one of their communities, there's often room to push on design center credits or rate buydowns through their preferred lender. Don't lead with price reductions — that's usually where they dig in. On the contract side, pay attention to the deposit structure and what happens if the completion timeline shifts. National builder contracts are written to protect the builder, full stop. There will be language in there about extended closing windows that can push your closing out several months without giving you a clean exit. Read it carefully, and if you're not working with an agent who does new construction regularly, you're going into that signing appointment at a disadvantage. Their preferred lender will likely offer incentives tied to using them — sometimes real money in the form of closing cost credits or rate assistance. Same advice I give with every builder's preferred lender: get a Loan Estimate from an independent lender first so you have an actual comparison point, not just a pitch. Compared to other builders in that $300K to $550K range in Hillsborough and Pasco — your Lennar Express or D.R. Horton Emerald/Preferred lines, your Maronda, your MI Homes — K. Hovnanian holds up reasonably well on the quality-to-price ratio. Where they've had inconsistency over the years is warranty responsiveness post-closing. That's not unique to them, but it's worth knowing. Before you close, do your walkthrough with a third-party inspector — not just the builder's punch list walk — and get every open item documented in writing. That's true with any builder, but I'd especially say it here. The warranty is only as good as the follow-through, and having documentation puts you in a much stronger position if you need to push.
Barrett Henry, REALTOR®
Broker Associate at REMAX Collective · 23+ years of real estate experience
K. Hovnanian Homes at a Glance
1959
Founded
Matawan
Headquarters
$300K – $550K
Price Range
2
Communities
2
Counties Served
Current Incentives & Deals
Aspire at Palm Bay
Special Financing available. 7/6 ARM Conventional at 3.75% (5.162% APR) or Flex Cash equivalent on select homes.
Verified Sep 1, 2026
View CommunityFour Seasons at Wylder
Special Financing available. 7/6 ARM Conventional at 3.75% (5.162% APR) or Flex Cash equivalent on select homes.
Verified Sep 1, 2026
View CommunityCommunities by K. Hovnanian Homes
K. Hovnanian Homes currently has 2 communities listed across Tampa Bay. Click any community for full details, pricing, and incentives.
Aspire at Palm Bay
Palm Bay, Hillsborough
$300K –
Four Seasons at Wylder
Port St. Lucie, Hillsborough
$300K –
Where K. Hovnanian Homes Builds
K. Hovnanian Homes is active in 2 Tampa Bay counties. Click a county to see all communities in that area.
What K. Hovnanian Homes Offers
K. Hovnanian Homes builds across 2 home types in the Tampa Bay market.
Single-Family Homes
Detached homes with private yards, typically 3-5 bedrooms with owners suites and 2-car garages.
Townhomes
Attached homes offering lower maintenance and competitive pricing — great for first-time buyers and investors.
Specialties & What Sets K. Hovnanian Homes Apart
Key differentiators buyers should know about.
- 65+ year building history
- Wide price range
- NYSE publicly traded
- Entry-level through luxury
- Multi-state national builder
New Construction Buyer Resources
Buying new construction is different from resale. These guides cover what you need to know before signing a builder contract.
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