Verandah is a new-construction community by Neal Communities in Fort Myers, Hillsborough County priced from $381K to $633K. The community features offering single-family homes. Contact Barrett Henry for free buyer representation and current incentive details.
Current Builder Incentive
Price reductions on select homes (e.g., Dream 2 reduced from $450,814 to $380,814; White Star reduced from $504,285 to $434,285; Brilliance reduced from $529,393 to $459,393)
Verified Jul 19, 2026
Confirm This IncentiveVerandah at a Glance
| Price Range | $381K – $633K |
| Status | Now Selling |
| Home Types | Single-Family Homes |
Amenities
Current Incentive
Price reductions on select homes (e.g., Dream 2 reduced from $450,814 to $380,814; White Star reduced from $504,285 to $434,285; Brilliance reduced from $529,393 to $459,393)
About Verandah
There's a relaxed, well-kept energy to Verandah that you notice pretty quickly when you drive through. Neal Communities tends to attract buyers who care about the details — the landscaping, the architecture, the way a neighborhood actually holds its value — and that shows in who ends up here. You're looking at a mix of families, professionals, and people relocating from out of state who did their homework and landed on a Neal product for a reason. The pool, fitness center, clubhouse, and fire pit give the community a social backbone without feeling like a resort trying too hard. The dog park and walking trails round it out for people who want their daily routine to have some structure outside the four walls of their house. It's not a party neighborhood and it's not a ghost town — it's the kind of place where people actually use the amenities. Wait — the data listed for this community shows Fort Myers as the city but Hillsborough as the county, and those two don't line up. Fort Myers is in Lee County, not Hillsborough. That's worth flagging before you visit or make any decisions based on this listing. If the community is genuinely in Fort Myers, you're looking at Lee County — proximity to I-75 through the Cape Coral and Fort Myers corridor, Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) roughly 15 to 20 minutes depending on where you land in the metro, and easy access to the Gulf Coast beaches in Sanibel, Captiva, and Fort Myers Beach. If this community is actually in Hillsborough County, the location story changes significantly — you'd be talking I-75 or I-275 access, commute ranges to downtown Tampa, and a completely different set of schools and tax rates. Get that county confirmed before you go any further. On the practical side, Neal Communities is a regional builder with a strong reputation for fit and finish in the $300K–$600K range, and their build timelines tend to run 8 to 14 months depending on the lot and plan. They're not the cheapest option in any market they operate in, and they don't try to be — the trade-off is that you're generally getting better standard finishes and more thoughtful floor plans than the national volume builders at a similar price point. The $380K–$632K range here gives you real flexibility across home sizes and configurations. HOA monthly figures weren't available at the time this was written, so get that number directly from the sales office along with a full breakdown of what's covered. Also ask specifically whether there's a CDD on this community, because that affects your effective monthly cost and shows up on your tax bill separately from the HOA — it's a detail that catches buyers off guard more often than it should.
New Homes From
$381K – $633K
Barrett's Take on Verandah
Here's my take on Verandah — and I'll be upfront about something first: the community data I was given lists this as Hillsborough County, but Verandah and Fort Myers are in Lee County. That's a meaningful difference when it comes to taxes, school districts, and commute patterns, so I want to make sure you're working with the right picture before you drive out there. That said, Neal Communities is a solid Florida-focused builder, and if you're shopping in the Fort Myers market, they're worth serious consideration. They're not a national production builder pumping out the same floor plan in 40 states — they build specifically in Florida and it shows in how they handle things like concrete block construction, hurricane-rated windows, and layout choices that actually make sense for the climate. The price reductions they're running right now — like the Dream 2 dropping from $450,814 to $380,814 — are more substantial than the typical "here's $5,000 toward closing costs" games you see from the big nationals. A $70,000 reduction is a real number. That said, always check whether the reduced price comes with a spec home that's already been built out with specific selections you may or may not want, because sometimes those cuts are on homes they need to move. On negotiation: Neal tends to be more flexible on upgrades and design center credits than on base price, especially if you're looking at standing inventory. Push on the lot premium if you're on a conservation or pond lot — those can add $15,000 to $40,000 depending on the view, and there's often room to negotiate there when incentives are already flowing. Where they won't flex much is on structural options that affect their build schedule. For commute context, Fort Myers puts you roughly 30–40 minutes from Cape Coral's employment base, about 20–25 minutes from RSW (Southwest Florida International Airport), and closer to 2 hours from Tampa — so this community makes the most sense if your life and work are anchored in Lee County, not if you're trying to split the difference between markets.
Barrett Henry, REALTOR®
Broker Associate at REMAX Collective · 23+ years of real estate experience
What You'll Find at Verandah
Home Types Available
Detached homes with private yards, typically 3-5 bedrooms with owners suites and 2-car garages.
Community Amenities
County
Builder
Why Buyers Choose Verandah
Located in Fort Myers, Hillsborough County — easy access to Tampa Bay employment centers, beaches, and everyday conveniences.
Premium homes starting from $381K, offering high-end finishes and spacious floor plans for discerning buyers.
Built by Neal Communities, established in 1970 — a builder with a track record Tampa Bay buyers can evaluate before signing.
Community amenities include Pool, Fitness Center, Walking Trails and 3 more — lifestyle perks that come with your HOA.
About Neal Communities
Neal Communities has been building homes in Florida since 1970 — which makes them one of the few builders in this market who can genuinely claim to know Florida. Not just Florida in general, but Southwest Florida specifically.
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Current Incentive at Verandah
Price reductions on select homes (e.g., Dream 2 reduced from $450,814 to $380,814; White Star reduced from $504,285 to $434,285; Brilliance reduced from $529,393 to $459,393)
Builder incentives change frequently. Barrett can confirm this incentive is still available and help you take full advantage of it.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Verandah
How much do homes cost in Verandah?
New homes in Verandah are priced from $381K to $633K. Pricing depends on the floor plan, lot premium, and design center selections. Contact Barrett Henry at (813) 692-9099 for the most current pricing and available incentives.
Who is the builder of Verandah?
Verandah is built by Neal Communities. Neal Communities has been building homes in Florida since 1970 — which makes them one of the few builders in this market who can genuinely claim to know Florida. Barrett Henry provides free buyer representation so you have an agent working for you, not the builder.
What amenities does Verandah offer?
Verandah amenities include Pool, Fitness Center, Walking Trails, Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fire Pit. HOA fees cover community maintenance and amenity access.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026
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