Toll Brothers announced the grand opening of its new Iron Branch community in St. Augustine, Florida, a gated development that offers one‑ and two‑story homes on 1.5‑acre lots, living spaces up to 4,700 sq ft, and three‑car garages. Prices start at $1.2 million and the community features a 14‑acre lake, a pavilion with water views, and access to the top‑rated St. Johns County School District.
The Iron Branch development will contain 54 homes and includes a sales center and model‑home showroom at 346 Richland Manor Road. Buyers can personalize their homes through a design studio that offers a wide range of selections and professional design consultants, allowing for a high degree of customization within the luxury segment.
The opening of Iron Branch expands Toll Brothers’ presence in Florida, a market where the company already operates more than 60 communities nationwide. The site’s proximity to historic downtown St. Augustine and major highways, including I‑95, positions it to attract affluent buyers seeking both lifestyle amenities and convenient access to the region’s transportation network.
Toll Brothers’ Q1 2026 financial results, released earlier this month, showed earnings per share of $2.19 versus analysts’ estimate of $2.05, and revenue of $2.15 billion versus an estimate of $1.86 billion. Net income rose to $210.9 million from $177.7 million a year earlier, while the adjusted home‑sales gross margin contracted to 26.5% from 26.9% in Q1 2025. SG&A expenses as a percentage of home‑sales revenue increased to 13.9% from 13.1% in the prior year, reflecting higher operating costs amid a competitive market.
CEO Douglas C. Yearley, Jr. highlighted the company’s continued focus on the luxury market, noting that Toll Brothers was named the #1 Most Admired Home Builder in Fortune’s 2026 list of the World’s Most Admired Companies. He emphasized that the company’s strong brand and talent base underpin its ability to execute on high‑end projects such as Iron Branch.
The company faces headwinds from rising mortgage rates and uncertainty in luxury demand, which have contributed to margin compression and a shrinking backlog. Despite these challenges, Toll Brothers maintains confidence in its pricing power and operational execution, positioning the new Iron Branch community as a strategic asset to sustain growth in a key market.
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