Banyan Point
The main new construction option left on Merritt Island. D.R. Horton townhomes on Houston Lane, three bedrooms, two and a half baths, a one-car garage, from around $259,990. If you want new on this island, this is largely it.
Banyan Point, Merritt Island
Merritt Island has almost no new construction. Island Forest Preserve sold out in early 2026. That leaves Banyan Point as the main actively selling new-build community on the island, which makes it worth understanding even if townhomes are not your first instinct.
D.R. Horton is building two-storey townhomes on Houston Lane in the 32953 zip. There is one floor plan, the Pearson, in two configurations: an end unit at about 1,463 square feet and an interior unit at about 1,464. Both are three bedroom, two and a half bath, with a one-car garage, upstairs laundry, a private patio and a walk-in closet in the primary suite.
Pricing starts around $259,990 for an interior unit, with end units starting in the mid $280s. Published figures vary a little between the builder's own site and third party listing sites, so treat the builder's number as the one that counts.
One practical note. D.R. Horton, like nearly every production builder, requires that your agent register you on your very first visit to the community. Tour the model alone and you generally forfeit representation there permanently. It costs you nothing to bring an agent and it costs you your advocate not to. Call before you go.
Banyan Point At A Glance
Banyan Point is actively selling, so pricing and availability move. Below is what the builder publishes plus what we could independently confirm.
| Detail | What we can confirm |
|---|---|
| Sales status | Actively selling. Note that every individual home listing we checked showed as under contract, so available inventory may be thin or between releases. |
| Builder | D.R. Horton |
| Location | Houston Lane, Merritt Island, FL 32953. Sales address 496 Houston Lane. |
| Housing type | Two-storey townhomes |
| Floor plan | One plan, the Pearson, in two configurations. End unit about 1,463 square feet, interior unit about 1,464. |
| Bedrooms and baths | 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath on both configurations |
| Garage | One-car garage |
| Starting price | From around $259,990 for an interior unit per the builder. End units start in the mid $280s. Third party sites report a $279,990 to $299,990 band, so confirm current pricing directly. |
| Total homes | Not published by the builder or any source we could verify. |
| HOA | No fee figure published. We obtain it before you write. |
| Gated | Not mentioned by any source. We confirm rather than assume. |
| Waterfront | Not a waterfront community. |
| Agent registration | Required on your first visit, as with essentially every production builder. Call before you tour a model. |
Living At Banyan Point
New Construction
Genuinely rare on Merritt Island now that Island Forest Preserve has closed out.
One-Car Garage
Included on both configurations.
Open Concept Main Floor
Kitchen, dining and living run together on the ground floor.
Upstairs Laundry
On the bedroom level rather than the garage.
Private Patio
Outdoor space with each unit.
Primary Suite
Walk-in closet and double vanity.
Energy Efficient Build
D.R. Horton energy efficient construction package.
End Versus Interior
The end unit costs more and has more exterior exposure. Worth deciding which you want before you inquire.
Banyan Point Frequently Asked Questions
Is Banyan Point still selling?
Yes, it is listed as actively selling by D.R. Horton. That said, every individual home we checked showed as under contract, so inventory may be thin or between releases. We can find out what is genuinely available this week.
Who builds Banyan Point?
D.R. Horton.
What floor plans does Banyan Point offer?
One plan, the Pearson, in two configurations. The end unit is about 1,463 square feet and the interior unit about 1,464. Both are three bedroom, two and a half bath with a one-car garage.
How much are homes at Banyan Point?
The builder publishes from around $259,990 for an interior unit, with end units from the mid $280s. Third party sites report a somewhat higher band, so treat the builder's current figure as authoritative and confirm before you commit.
Do I need to register my agent before visiting Banyan Point?
Yes, and this matters. D.R. Horton, like nearly every production builder, requires your agent to accompany or register you on your first visit. If you tour the model alone and bring an agent later, you generally lose the ability to be represented at that community. It costs you nothing to have representation.
What are the HOA fees at Banyan Point?
Not published by the builder or any third party source we could verify. We obtain the current figure before you go under contract.
Is Banyan Point waterfront or gated?
It is not a waterfront community. Gated status is not mentioned by any source, so we confirm it directly rather than assume.
Is there other new construction on Merritt Island?
Very little. Island Forest Preserve sold out in early 2026. If you want new construction with real choice, the mainland communities in Viera and West Melbourne have far more inventory.
Thinking About Banyan Point?
Call before you visit the model. D.R. Horton requires your agent to register you on the first visit, and touring alone can cost you representation at the community permanently. One phone call protects you for the whole purchase and costs you nothing.
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