David Weekley Homes Closes on Land Deal to Launch Encore Homes in Melbourne, FL

Encore by David Weekley Homes closed on a new land deal to introduce its 55+ product to Encore at Viera, expected to begin construction in Q4 2026.

Orlando, FL (September 4, 2025): David Weekley Homes, one of the nation’s largest privately held national home builders, announces its first age-qualified community in Melbourne, FL. Weekley recently closed on a land deal to introduce Encore by David Weekley Homes, its 55+ lifestyle division, with the upcoming Encore at Viera community, which will be located within the master-planned community of Viera.

“We’re excited to introduce our highly successful age-qualified Encore product with this new community in the area surrounding Orlando,” said Sam Abruzzo, division president for David Weekley Homes in Orlando. “Designed with our 55+ customers in mind, our Encore homes include beautifully open, single-level floor plans with options for customization. We’re looking forward to helping more people find their dream home that fits their lifestyle in Encore at Viera!”

Construction is expected to begin in Q4 2026 with the anticipation for the community to open for sales in the spring of 2027. Weekley will have 221 homesites varying in size with single-story floor plans ranging from approximately 1,520 to 2,800 square feet of living space.

Once open, homeowners in Encore at Viera will have easy access to Florida’s Space Coast beaches, Port Canaveral, Kennedy Space Center, Orlando theme parks, Daytona International Speedway and Orlando-area airports.

For more information about Encore by David Weekley Homes in Encore at Viera, contact 407-478-5933.

About David Weekley Homes

David Weekley Homes, founded in 1976, operates in 19 cities across the United States and is headquartered in Houston. David Weekley Homes was the first builder in the United States to be awarded the Triple Crown of American Home Building, an honor which includes “America’s Best Builder,” “National Housing Quality Award” and “National Builder of the Year.” Weekley Homes has been recognized 19 times by Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Since inception, David Weekley Homes has closed more than 125,000 homes. For more information about David Weekley Homes, visit the company’s website at www.davidweekleyhomes.com.