The model is fully loaded and the base price is just the starting line. Here are two real 2026 Esplanade by the Islands purchases — broken down layer by layer — so you can see where the money actually goes, and why I price a resale next to every new build.
A new build at Esplanade by the Islands is really four numbers stacked on top of each other: the base price, the lot premium, your design-center options, and then the things you add after — the pool, screens, finished outdoor kitchen, window treatments, and landscaping. Most cost pages stop at the first one.
Below are two real 2026 purchase agreements from this community, anonymized to protect the buyers. Same builder, two different models, two very different totals — and a couple of lessons the sales office won’t volunteer. Want the current version for the model you’re considering? Call me: (239) 877-4646.
Both are actual Esplanade by the Islands purchase agreements from 2026. Identifying details are removed; the dollars are exactly as written.
| Cost layer | Purchase 1 — Lazio II | Purchase 2 — Pallazio II |
|---|---|---|
| Base price | $672,999 | $794,999 |
| Lot premium | $135,000 | $150,000 |
| Design-center options | $166,142 | $191,264 |
| Builder concession | −$100,000 (price discount) | −$75,000 (design-option credit) |
| Total purchase price | $874,141 | $1,061,263 |
| Options as % of base | ~25% | ~24% |
| Separate financing incentive | $20,000 | $10,000 |
| Pool & spa | Builder pool + raised spa added (~$107K, see below) | Pool-ready only (pre-wire — pool added later) |
One of these buyers received a $100,000 price discount; the other a $75,000 design-option credit — plus separate financing incentives of $10K–$20K used toward rate buydowns or closing costs. New-construction pricing is more negotiable than the sales office lets on, especially later in a community’s build-out or on standing inventory. Having your own agent in that conversation is the whole point.
$135,000 and $150,000 here — on top of the base. Premiums track water and preserve views, southern exposure (pool sun), and lot width. The right question isn’t “is it worth it to me,” it’s “will it hold at resale.” I’ll show you what comparable premium lots have actually resold for.
Figures are drawn from two real 2026 Esplanade by the Islands purchase agreements, anonymized to protect the buyers. Totals are contract prices and don’t include closing costs, the CDD, HOA assessments, the Working Fund, or the F&B minimum. Model names are Taylor Morrison’s. Prices vary by plan, selection level, release, and date and change without notice.
Real line items and prices from these 2026 quotes. Where the two deals differed, both figures are shown. Note what came in at $0 — sometimes the builder folds big-ticket structural items into the base or an incentive.
| Upgrade | Real 2026 price |
|---|---|
| Kitchen | |
| Gourmet 42″ upper cabinets, Level 5 | $14,820 – $18,330 |
| Quartz countertops (Silestone), Level 5 | $6,990 – $7,555 |
| Full-height quartz backsplash | $4,540 – $5,185 |
| Gourmet appliance package (Café) | $5,100 – $8,450 |
| Café gas 6-burner rangetop | $1,140 – $1,215 |
| Thickened island counter | $2,600 |
| Gourmet kitchen layout w/ island knee wall | $9,500 |
| Flooring (wood-look, main areas) | |
| Main living & kitchen plank | $10,025 – $13,430 |
| Primary suite | $4,845 |
| Secondary bedrooms | $4,705 |
| Structure & architecture | |
| Covered extended lanai | $10,800 – $10,900 |
| First-floor ceilings raised to 10′ | $4,875 |
| Tray-ceiling package | $4,400 |
| “Modern” exterior elevation | $5,400 |
| Impact windows, whole house | $0 (included in one deal) |
| 8′ interior doors, whole house | $0 (included in one deal) |
| Baths & finishes | |
| Frameless glass shower enclosure (each) | $1,530 |
| Interior paint / wall-color upgrade | $3,770 |
| Under-cabinet LED lighting | $640 |
| Outdoor & systems | |
| Builder pool package (≤275 sf; steps, bench, light, VS pump, pavers & screen cage) | $81,295 |
| Raised gas spa package | $25,690 |
| Pool/spa 80-amp pre-wire + gas stub-out | $3,165 |
| Outdoor kitchen rough-in only (water/gas/elec stubs) | $3,175 |
| Garage attic stairs (10′ ceiling) | $1,300 |
| Keyless garage entry pad | $110 |
Individual option prices vary by floor plan, selection level, community release, and date, and change without notice. Confirm current pricing with Taylor Morrison. Shown for illustration from real 2026 quotes.
Look closely at the option sheets and you’ll see it: the base contract often buys a pool-ready house, not a finished one. In these quotes the standard outdoor lines were a $3,165 pool/spa pre-wire and a $3,175 outdoor-kitchen rough-in — stubs, not the pool or the kitchen. The real thing comes after.
| Commonly added after the base contract | Ballpark |
|---|---|
| Builder pool + raised spa (or aftermarket equivalent) | ~$107,000 (builder, per these quotes) |
| Finished outdoor kitchen (only the rough-in is standard) | $10,000–$30,000+ |
| Extended screen cage / picture-window enclosure | varies (bundled with builder pool) |
| Window treatments & plantation shutters, whole house | $10,000–$25,000+ |
| Upgraded landscaping & privacy hedging | $5,000–$20,000+ |
| Custom closets, garage epoxy & cabinetry, generator | $10,000–$30,000+ |
Whatever you pay to buy, budget for the ongoing Esplanade costs too — they’re real and specific to this community. I keep a full breakdown of each:
Esplanade sits in the Currents Community Development District; the CDD assessment appears on your annual Collier County tax bill, on top of regular property taxes. How the CDD works →
Master-association dues fund the amenities, gate, and grounds — and vary by home type. See the 2026 HOA fee breakdown →
A one-time capital contribution collected at closing — separate from your prepaid dues. Who pays it & why →
A mandatory annual food-and-beverage minimum per household, due whether or not you dine on-site. What counts →
In two real 2026 purchases, design-center options totaled about $166,000 and $191,000 — roughly 24–25% of the base price. And that’s typically before the pool, finished outdoor kitchen, screen cage, window treatments, and landscaping many buyers add.
$135,000 and $150,000 in these two purchases. Premiums track water and preserve views, exposure, and lot width — and they matter at resale.
Both of these buyers received concessions — a $100,000 price discount on one and a $75,000 design-option credit on the other, plus separate financing incentives. It varies by release and standing inventory, which is exactly what your own agent is for.
In these 2026 quotes the builder pool package ran about $81,295 and a raised gas spa about $25,690 — roughly $107,000 together, on top of the base. Many buyers buy pool-ready and add it, or choose a resale that already has it.
It depends on the week. A resale that already has the pool, screens, and finishes can beat a base new build plus a year of waiting and six figures of aftermarket work — but sometimes new wins on warranty, finishes, and incentives. I price both before you decide. Browse resales →
Phone or text: (239) 877-4646. I’ll show you a current base-plus-options estimate for the plan you’re considering — and the resale comparison next to it.
Heading to a design appointment? Send a message and I’ll help you build your upgrade shortlist before you’re on the clock.
About these figures. The two example purchases and the option prices on this page are taken from real 2026 Esplanade by the Islands purchase agreements, anonymized to protect the buyers’ privacy — no names, addresses, or lot numbers are shown. They are illustrative, not an offer or a quote. Option availability and pricing vary by plan, selection level, release, and date and change without notice.
Brokerage. Nicholas Nolan (Florida Real Estate License SL3504588) is a licensed real estate sales associate of Realty ONE Group MVP, 1495 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples, FL 34109. The Nicholas Nolan Team is a team operating under the supervision of Realty ONE Group MVP. All real estate services are performed by Realty ONE Group MVP.
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