Kingston is a new master-planned community in Estero developed by Cameratta Companies on nearly 7,000 acres along Corkscrew Road in Lee County. At buildout it will include roughly 10,000 homes built by five nationally recognized builders — Lennar Homes, Pulte Homes, Neal Communities, Taylor Morrison, and Kolter Homes — plus about 700,000 square feet of commercial space and more than 3,300 acres of protected wildlife habitat and preserve. Model homes are expected to open for touring in late 2026, with the first residents moving in by early 2027.
Groundbreaking happened in November 2025, and buyers from across the country have been asking us the same questions since before the shovels went in the ground — who's building, what will it cost, when can I move in, and what are the catches. Here's what we know, what's still being finalized, and what every buyer should understand before walking into a model home.
The builders, the sections, and what each one offers
Kingston isn't a single neighborhood — it's closer to a small city being built from scratch, and understanding its structure is the first thing to get straight.
Kingston South is the larger residential section, planned for roughly 3,625 homes, built primarily by Lennar, Pulte Homes, and Neal Communities — a mix of single-family homes and villas at various price points not yet officially released.
Esplanade at Kingston is Taylor Morrison's section, planned for about 1,285 homes. Taylor Morrison's Esplanade brand is well-established in Southwest Florida for resort-style living with a clubhouse and social programming — the section to watch if amenity-rich lifestyle is a priority.
Kolter Homes rounds out the builder mix, with additional sections expected to be announced as the project unfolds.
What this means practically: you're not choosing between one floor plan and one price point. You're comparing product lines, lifestyle philosophies, and phased timelines across multiple builders — exactly the kind of decision where local expertise pays off.
What buyers need to know before they commit
CDD fees are coming
New master-planned communities of this scale in Lee County virtually always carry Community Development District assessments, funding the roads, utilities, and amenities the developer builds out over time. Typical CDD assessments in comparable Estero and Bonita Springs communities run roughly $1,500 to $5,000+ per year depending on homesite size and phase. Kingston hasn't published final figures yet — assume they're coming, and ask for the projected assessment on your specific homesite before you sign anything.
Builder contracts are not standard purchase contracts
New construction means signing the builder's contract, not the Florida standard residential contract used in resale — and builder contracts heavily favor the builder on timeline, material substitutions, and escalation clauses. The builder's preferred lender often offers incentives like rate buy-downs, but those typically come with conditions worth reading carefully. See our guide on new construction contracts in Bonita Springs and Estero for the details that matter most.
Deposit requirements and timelines carry real risk
Going under contract on a home that hasn't been built means a deposit — sometimes 5–10% of the purchase price — against a home you won't close on for 12, 18, or 24 months. A lot can shift in that window: rates, your finances, the builder's own timeline. Understand your deposit protections and exit conditions before you commit.
The sales representatives in the model home work for the builder. Your buyer's agent works for you — and in new construction, the builder typically pays that commission, so it costs you nothing.
The Kingston timeline — when can you actually move in?
Model homes are currently under construction along Corkscrew Road and expected to open for touring in late 2026. Full residential sales are expected to launch in late 2026, with first closings and move-ins projected for early 2027. Buyers who do their homework now — identifying which sections and builders fit their budget and lifestyle, getting prequalified early — are typically best positioned once sales open, with first pick of homesites and floor plans before demand builds.
Kingston sits east of I-75 along Corkscrew Road, in a corridor that's been building out rapidly for several years — Verdana Village is the largest comparable community nearby. A traffic signal at Corkscrew Road and Spine Road was scheduled to be operational by fall 2026, which matters for daily life in the early phases. More than 3,300 of Kingston's roughly 7,000 acres are dedicated to restored wildlife habitat and preserve — a meaningful part of the community's long-term character for buyers who value natural buffers between neighborhoods.
For the most current status on Kingston, we recommend connecting with us directly or following the community's official communications.