Master-planned new construction community in Tampa Bay
New Construction · Wesley Chapel, FL

Epperson

Home to Florida's first MetroLagoon. Most builder sections have sold out, and the new homes still for sale are townhomes.

Snapshot

Epperson, as of today.

Facts verified against the primary sources listed below. Pricing, inventory, and fees change often; confirm in writing with the builder before you decide.

Status
Active, late stage; earlier builder sections are marked sold out[5]
Developer
Metro Development Group[4]
Builders with model homes
2: D.R. Horton and DRB Homes[4]
New homes for sale
Townhomes from both current builders[5][6]D.R. Horton’s Meadow Ridge and DRB Homes’ Lagoon Residences are townhomes. We did not find new single-family homes for sale from a current builder.
Pricing
From the high $200s, per the developer[4]DRB Homes’ quick move-ins ranged from $387,610 to $496,159.
Rental townhomes
BB Living and Beacon lease new townhomes in Epperson[5]
Lagoon
7.5-acre MetroLagoon[4]
HOA fees
Not yet verified
CDD, Epperson Ranch CDD (FY 2027)
Phase 1: $2,557.76 (45 ft) to $4,250.03 (75 ft) a year. Phases 2 and 3: $2,527.46 (40 to 49 ft) to $3,637.08 (60 to 69 ft) a year.[1]From the adopted FY 2026-2027 budget, checked October 15, 2026. Applies to existing single-family lots in those phases; confirm the parcel.
CDD, Epperson Ranch II CDD (FY 2027)
$3,005.31 a year for its 50 ft single-family lots[2]From the adopted FY 2027 budget, checked October 15, 2026. The separate Epperson North district was not confirmed.
Lagoon resident access
Up to two resident members plus unmarried children under 25 living in the home; ID and residency checks; guest and some activity limits, and not all rentals or water activities are included[3]
Lagoon access costs
Not yet verifiedBilling moved to MetroLagoons on May 1, 2026, and the amount is not published.
Builders

Two current builders, both townhomes.

The developer names D.R. Horton and DRB Homes as the builders with model homes. Earlier builder sections are marked sold out. Checked October 15, 2026; each builder sets its own plans, pricing, and incentives.

We didn't find new single-family homes for sale from a current builder. If you need a detached home here, it will most likely be a resale.

  • Townhomes

    DRB Homes

    Lagoon Residences townhomes; 4 quick move-ins on its page from $387,610 to $496,159

  • Townhomes

    D.R. Horton

    Listed by the developer with a model; its Epperson page now goes to a general Wesley Chapel listing, so current homes are not yet verified

Amenities

Built around the lagoon.

These amenities are listed by the developer as part of the community.

  • 7.5-acre MetroLagoon[4]

  • Eagle Park and Lakehouse[4]

  • Walking and biking trails[4]

Before You Buy

What to confirm in writing.

  • HOA, CDD, and lagoon access

    We haven't verified HOA dues, CDD assessments, or lagoon-access costs for Epperson. Get all three in writing for the specific home.

  • Townhome rules

    Townhomes can have their own association, insurance, and exterior rules. Ask what the monthly fee covers.

  • Price and incentives

    DRB Homes' prices here are what its page showed on the check date, not quotes. D.R. Horton's current homes aren't verified.

Sources

Where these facts come from

Checked October 15, 2026. Developer and builder sites state that their details can change without notice.

  1. [1]Epperson Ranch CDD: FY 2026-2027 adopted budget
  2. [2]Epperson Ranch II CDD: FY 2027 adopted budget
  3. [3]MetroLagoons: Epperson resident membership
  4. [4]Metro Development Group (developer site): Epperson community page
  5. [5]Epperson (developer site): Epperson homes and builders
  6. [6]DRB Homes (builder site): Lagoon Residences at Epperson

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