Short answer: Waterford is D.R. Horton’s community on the west side of the county, off Cortez Boulevard near the Suncoast Parkway. Prices start in the high $200Ks, and it comes with a full amenity center.
Waterford at a glance
- Location: off Cortez Boulevard (SR-50) via Cortez Oaks Boulevard, about 3.5 miles west of Suncoast Parkway exit 46, ZIP 34613. The address says Brooksville, but it’s between Spring Hill and Weeki Wachee.
- Builder: D.R. Horton
- Prices: from about $276,000 to about $483,000 (D.R. Horton and Trulia, 2026)
- Sizes: about 1,504–3,313 sq ft, three to five bedrooms
What the homes are like
D.R. Horton’s single- and two-story concrete-block plans with two-car garages and smart-home packages.
Amenities
A pool, clubhouse, fitness center, dog park, pickleball courts, a baseball field and a playground (D.R. Horton, 2026).
HOA and CDD
Ask for the HOA amount and whether a CDD applies before you sign.
Buying new here
- Bring your agent on the first visit. Some builders won’t let you add one after you register on your own.
- Ask for the full fee sheet: HOA, any CDD assessment, and what each covers.
- Compare the quick move-in homes with to-be-built pricing; incentives often go to inventory homes.
- Get your own inspection, even on a brand-new home.
Getting around
The Suncoast Parkway is about five minutes east for the drive to Tampa. Cortez Boulevard shopping and US-19 are minutes away.
Schools
D.R. Horton lists Pine Grove Elementary, West Hernando Middle and Central High. Confirm the assigned schools for the address with Hernando County Schools.
Nearby neighborhoods to compare
- Sandal Key: D.R. Horton and KB Home with a planned lagoon
- Brookridge: a 55+ golf community next door off Cortez Boulevard
- Benton Hills: Maronda new construction east of Brooksville
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