Guide Reviewed August 12, 2026 Babcock Ranch Community Guide

Palmetto Landing at Babcock Ranch

Palmetto Landing is an active D.R. Horton new-construction community in Babcock Ranch’s MidTown district, combining attached twin villas and detached single-family homes inside a gated neighborhood with its own private amenities.

The biggest reason to look closely at Palmetto Landing is the amount of product variety within one community. Buyers can compare an attached villa with several one- and two-story single-family plans, current builder inventory, quick move-in homes, and resales from earlier phases without leaving the neighborhood.

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At a Glance

Palmetto Landing Snapshot

499 Planned Residences
2 Home Types
2 D.R. Horton Series
1 & 2 Story Designs
Current New Construction

D.R. Horton Is Actively Selling in Palmetto Landing

Active Builder Sales

D.R. Horton currently markets Palmetto Landing through both Express and Tradition offerings. Current builder inventory includes the Carrington twin villa along with a broad selection of detached single-family plans.

Quick move-in homes are an important part of the comparison here because the actual price, homesite, finish package and included features of a completed or nearly completed home can be quite different from simply looking at the base floor-plan information.

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Start With the Home Type

Twin Villa or Single-Family Home?

Before getting too deep into individual floor plans, I would first decide whether the attached-villa format or a detached single-family home is the better fit. They may share the same neighborhood amenities, but they are very different products.

Attached Home

Twin Villas

D.R. Horton’s current villa offering is the Carrington, a one-story attached design with one shared wall, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, approximately 1,543 square feet and a two-car garage.

For a villa buyer, I would pay particular attention to the association’s maintenance responsibilities, homesite, view, build phase and the exact specification package included with the individual home.

Detached Home

Single-Family Homes

Current detached plans range from the approximately 1,498-square-foot Freeport II through the larger two-story Coral and Hayden designs.

The variety makes Palmetto Landing useful for buyers comparing bedroom count, one versus two stories, homesite and overall size without having to change communities.

Looking specifically for attached homes? You can also compare Palmetto Landing with other options on the Babcock Ranch villas for sale page.
From Jason

The Build Phase Matters Here More Than Buyers May Realize

Palmetto Landing is one of the communities where I pay close attention to when a home was built and what specification package went with that phase. D.R. Horton has changed included features over time, particularly with the villa product.

I’ve seen villa specifications shift between periods with impact glass and tile, periods with different window and flooring standards, and then change again. That means I would not assume two similar-looking villas — or even two homes with the same general product positioning — necessarily have the same included features.

I prefer to verify the actual home: windows, flooring, appliances, cabinetry, countertops, homesite, maintenance responsibilities and anything else that matters to the buyer. That is much more useful than relying on an old builder brochure or assuming the current model represents every home already built in Palmetto Landing.

Current Builder Offering

Express vs. Tradition

D.R. Horton currently divides Palmetto Landing into Express and Tradition offerings. I would use those labels as a starting point rather than assuming they tell you everything about the home.

7 Current Offerings

Express

The current Express lineup includes Carrington, Freeport II, Aria, Cali, Lakeside, Robie and Hayden.

This side of the neighborhood currently includes both the Carrington twin villa and detached single-family options.

5 Current Offerings

Tradition

The current Tradition lineup includes Clifton, Delray, Lakeside, Shelby and Coral.

Current Tradition plans are detached single-family designs and include both one- and two-story options.

Notice that Lakeside appears in both current series. This is another reason I would compare the actual home and its specification sheet rather than assuming the series name alone tells you exactly what is included.
Floor Plan Guide

Current Palmetto Landing Floor Plans

The plans below reflect D.R. Horton’s current published Palmetto Landing offering. Builder plans and availability can change, and an individual quick move-in or resale may differ from the base plan because of selections or construction-phase changes.

Carrington Express • Twin Villa

1,543 sq ft
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1 story
2-car garage

Freeport II Express

1,498 sq ft
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1 story
2-car garage

Aria Express

1,672 sq ft
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1 story
2-car garage

Cali Express

1,828 sq ft
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1 story
2-car garage

Lakeside Express

2,078 sq ft
5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
1 story
2-car garage

Robie Express

2,447 sq ft
5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
2 stories
2-car garage

Hayden Express

2,605 sq ft
5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
2 stories
2-car garage

Clifton Tradition

1,816 sq ft
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1 story
2-car garage

Delray Tradition

2,034 sq ft
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1 story
2-car garage

Lakeside Tradition

2,078 sq ft
5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
1 story
2-car garage

Shelby Tradition

2,221 sq ft
3 bedrooms
2.5 bathrooms
1 story
2-car garage

Coral Tradition

2,756 sq ft
4 bedrooms
2.5 bathrooms
2 stories
2-car garage

Resale buyers: older Palmetto Landing homes may reflect a different plan configuration or specification package than D.R. Horton’s current offering. I would identify the actual original plan and then verify what was included, changed or added.
Private Neighborhood Amenities

Palmetto Landing Amenity Center

Palmetto Landing has its own neighborhood-exclusive amenity center in addition to the broader Babcock Ranch amenities available to residents.

Community Pool Private neighborhood pool with resort-style features and lap-lane areas.
Splash Pad Dedicated splash-pad area within the Palmetto Landing amenity complex.
Fitness Center Private exercise space for Palmetto Landing residents.
Bocce Bocce is included among the neighborhood recreation amenities.
Clubhouse Indoor gathering space is part of the private neighborhood amenity center.
Card & Billiard Space Current community home information references a card and billiard room along with common gathering space.
Location

Palmetto Landing in MidTown

Palmetto Landing is located in Babcock Ranch’s MidTown district. For buyers comparing it with communities closer to Founder’s Square, I think the more useful question is how you expect to use the town rather than whether one location is simply “better.”

MidTown puts Palmetto Landing among many of Babcock Ranch’s newer neighborhoods and near the developing park, trail, shopping and dining network in this part of town.

If you are still learning how MidTown, WestTown and the original town center fit together, start with the Living in Babcock Ranch guide before narrowing your community list.
Buyer Checklist

What I Would Compare Before Buying in Palmetto Landing

Villa vs. Single-Family Start with the ownership and maintenance structure you want before comparing individual floor plans.
Express vs. Tradition Compare the actual home and included package rather than treating the series label as a complete description.
Build Phase Specifications have changed over time, making the construction phase particularly important on resale and earlier builder inventory.
Windows & Flooring Verify these property by property rather than assuming an older villa and a current villa have identical standards.
Quick Move-In vs. Build Compare completed inventory with any available build opportunity based on actual price, selections, homesite and timeline.
Homesite Orientation, water or preserve setting, neighboring lots and future surroundings can materially change two otherwise similar homes.
Builder Incentives Incentives can differ by home and financing program. Compare the actual net cost rather than only the advertised discount.
Resale Alternatives An existing home may already include upgrades, window treatments, landscaping or other improvements that change the comparison.
HOA & District Costs Compare the complete ownership cost, including property-type-specific maintenance responsibilities and applicable assessments.
Other MidTown Options Palmetto Landing should also be compared with other gated and new-construction communities before committing to one builder.
For community-level costs, see the Babcock Ranch HOA and ISD fee guide. Property-specific fees and maintenance responsibilities should still be verified for the exact home you are considering.
Common Buyer Questions

Palmetto Landing FAQ

Is Palmetto Landing still selling new construction?
Yes. D.R. Horton is actively selling new construction in Palmetto Landing through its Express and Tradition offerings. Current inventory includes twin villas and single-family homes, with both floor-plan and quick move-in opportunities depending on availability.
What types of homes are available in Palmetto Landing?
Palmetto Landing includes attached twin villas and detached single-family homes. D.R. Horton’s current Carrington is a twin-villa design, while the remaining current plans are single-family homes ranging from smaller one-story designs to larger two-story plans.
What floor plans are currently offered in Palmetto Landing?
D.R. Horton’s current Express offerings include Carrington, Freeport II, Aria, Cali, Lakeside, Robie and Hayden. Current Tradition offerings include Clifton, Delray, Lakeside, Shelby and Coral. Builder offerings can change, so current availability should be verified before purchasing.
Does Palmetto Landing have private amenities?
Yes. Palmetto Landing has neighborhood-exclusive amenities including a community pool, splash pad, fitness center and bocce. Current community information also references clubhouse spaces including a card and billiard room and common gathering space.
Is Palmetto Landing gated?
Yes. Palmetto Landing is a gated neighborhood in Babcock Ranch’s MidTown district.
Are all Palmetto Landing homes built with the same specifications?
No. Included features and specification packages can vary by series, construction phase and individual home. Buyers should verify items such as window type, flooring, appliances, cabinetry, countertops and other included features for the specific property rather than assuming every home or floor plan was built to the same standard.
What should buyers compare before purchasing new construction in Palmetto Landing?
Buyers should compare twin-villa versus single-family ownership, Express and Tradition inventory, floor plan, homesite, included specifications, quick move-in versus build opportunities, builder incentives, HOA and district costs, contract terms and resale alternatives elsewhere in Babcock Ranch.
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Builder floor plans, specifications, incentives, pricing, homesites, quick move-in availability, HOA charges and district assessments can change. Current builder and floor-plan information reflects D.R. Horton’s published Palmetto Landing offering as reviewed August 12, 2026. Verify property-specific information and builder documents before purchasing.