New Luxury Home Construction in Palm Beach & Martin County
New Luxury Homes, Built From The Ground Up
Building a new home is one of the most complex projects a homeowner will undertake. For over 50 years, First Florida Construction has guided Palm Beach, Martin, and Indian River County clients through every phase, from land evaluation and teardown through final completion. Each project is fully custom and typically involves coordination across design, permitting, structural engineering, and construction. Our role is to manage that complexity with clarity, control, and consistent execution.Every new home starts somewhere different
Every new home project begins at a different stage. Some clients come with land secured and plans in progress. Others are evaluating properties, considering teardown versus renovation, or assembling their design team. We work with clients at each of these stages, helping define scope, assess feasibility, and establish a clear path forward based on the property, the design, and the intended outcome.
New Homes Across South Florida’s Most Demanding Residential Environments
Waterfront & Oceanfront Residences
Every new home we build is shaped by its site conditions, community requirements, and the expectations of the owner and design team. The type of home may vary, but the level of planning, coordination, and execution remains consistent.
Club Community Builds
Homes within private communities such as Admirals Cove, Sailfish Point, Lost Tree, Seminole, and Jupiter Hills. Each project is executed in alignment with architectural review boards, community standards, and construction requirements specific to the property.
Tear-Down & Rebuild
Replacement of existing structures with new custom homes on established properties. These projects involve demolition, site preparation, permitting, and full new construction, often within established neighborhoods or constrained sites.
Custom Single-Family Homes
New homes built on private lots throughout Palm Beach, Martin, and Indian River Counties, designed around the client’s program, site conditions, and architectural vision.
Guest Houses, Casitas & Compounds
Secondary residences and compound-style projects built as part of a larger property plan, coordinated with the main residence in both design and infrastructure.
High-Performance & Net-Zero Homes
Homes designed with advanced building systems, including energy efficiency, envelope performance, mechanical integration, and long-term operational considerations.
Why Owners Trust Us With Complex New Home Projects
A Guide Through the Whole Journey
New construction involves decisions across land, design, permitting, and construction. We guide clients through each phase with a structured approach that maintains clarity from initial planning through completion.
Honest Conversations About Cost
Cost is largely determined by early decisions related to land, design, and scope. We provide clear, project-specific cost guidance based on actual conditions rather than generalized ranges.
In-House Craftsmen
Core trades such as carpentry and millwork remain in-house, allowing for direct control over execution quality and consistency across the project.
Architect-First Collaboration
We work closely with architects to ensure the design is executed as intended, resolving constructability challenges without compromising the original vision.
Storm-Tested Construction
Decades of building in South Florida inform our approach to structural systems, the building envelopes, and material selection to support long-term durability in a coastal environment.
A Relationship, Not a Transaction
Many clients return for future projects or refer others. That continuity reflects how we manage projects and relationships over time.
What Our Clients Tell Us About Working With Our Team
Building New Homes Across South Florida
From oceanfront properties on Jupiter Island to private communities across Palm Beach and Martin Counties, we understand the codes, permitting processes, architectural review boards, and construction requirements that shape each project. • Palm Beach Island • Jupiter Island • Jupiter • Tequesta • North Palm Beach • Palm Beach Gardens • Juno Beach • Singer Island • Wellington • Stuart • Hobe Sound • Sailfish Point • Hutchinson Island • Orchid Island • Admirals Cove • Seminole Golf Club • Lost Tree Village • Jupiter Hills ClubFrequently Asked Questions
Should I tear down and rebuild, or renovate?
The right decision depends on three factors: the condition of the existing structure, the cost comparison between a substantial renovation and new construction, and whether the current footprint supports the home you want to build.
We evaluate the property with you, review structural limitations, and compare both paths based on real project conditions. Our goal is to provide a clear recommendation based on feasibility, cost, and long-term outcome.
How long does it take to build a new luxury home?
Most new homes involve two primary phases: design and pre-construction, followed by construction.
Design and pre-construction typically take nine to twelve months, depending on the complexity of the project and the speed of design development and approvals. Construction typically takes eighteen to thirty months.
From initial consultation through completion, most projects span two to three years. We provide a detailed schedule during pre-construction so you can plan accordingly.
We are relocating from another state. Can you manage a long-distance construction?
Yes. A significant portion of our clients is based outside of South Florida during construction.
Each project is managed by a dedicated project manager who serves as your single point of contact. We provide regular progress updates, documentation, and scheduled walkthroughs at key milestones.
This structure allows you to stay fully informed and involved without needing to be on-site day-to-day.
How do you help us find the right piece of land?
We work alongside your real estate agent to evaluate potential properties before you commit.
Our review includes buildability, setbacks, elevation, and flood considerations, utilities, tree protection requirements, architectural review constraints, and demolition considerations if an existing structure is present.
This ensures you understand the true cost and feasibility of the property before moving forward.
How do you handle hurricane resilience and storm engineering?
Building in South Florida requires a clear understanding of coastal conditions and storm exposure.
We incorporate structural systems, building envelope design, window and door specifications, and site considerations into the project from the earliest stages. These decisions are informed by decades of experience building through hurricane conditions and understanding how structures perform over time.
Resilience is not added later. It is built into the design and construction from the beginning.
What is the typical investment range for a new luxury home?
Investment levels vary significantly based on location, site conditions, size, design complexity, and material selections.
Rather than rely on generalized averages, we develop project-specific cost guidance once your property, design direction, and scope are defined. This allows you to make decisions with accurate, real-world numbers rather than assumptions.
Our approach is to provide clarity early so expectations align with the project from the start.
Every New Home Begins With A Conversation
PALM BEACH COUNTY
801 Maplewood Drive, Suite 17 Jupiter, FL 33458 /
(561) 745-2555
MARTIN COUNTY
200 NE Dixie Hwy Stuart, FL 34994 /
(772) 692-1387