Orlando, Fla. / Atlanta, Ga. – June 8, 2026 – Watkins Real Estate Group, a leading Southeast developer of multifamily and grocery-anchored retail properties, today announced the start of construction on The Station at Hamlin, a 373-unit Class A multifamily community in the highly desirable Hamlin Town Center district of Horizon West.

The project is located on approximately 16 acres near the intersection of Avalon Road and the Lake Hamlin Trail extension, offering residents direct access to premier retail, dining, entertainment, a growing medical hub, and top-rated schools within one of Central Florida’s fastest-growing master-planned communities.

“This thoughtfully designed, village-style community will deliver exceptional living and direct access to the vibrant amenities of Hamlin including premier retail, dining, and entertainment,” said Lee Freeman, Vice President of Multifamily Development at Watkins Real Estate Group. “Its prime location near a growing medical hub and top-rated schools positions The Station at Hamlin as an outstanding choice for families and professionals seeking high-quality rental housing in one of Central Florida’s most dynamic and high-demand markets.”

Designed by Charlan Brock Architects, The Station at Hamlin features a village-style layout with 13 residential buildings—including four 4-story elevator-served buildings, one 3-story building, and eight carriage-unit buildings. A signature clubhouse overlooking Lake Hamlin will serve as the community centerpiece, offering residents a resort-style experience with more than 2,500 square feet of fitness space, a yoga studio, coworking lounge, outdoor kitchen, pickleball courts, dog park, dog wash, and walking trails.

Watkins secured a $69.5 million construction loan from SouthState Bank to fund the development, following its acquisition of the site earlier this year. General contractor Batson Cook is mobilizing on site, with the clubhouse and first units expected in summer 2027 and full completion in 2028.

The Station at Hamlin represents Watkins’ continued expansion in Central Florida multifamily, building on the successful delivery and sale of its prior Lake Nona project. The development reinforces the company’s focus on high-growth markets with strong demographics and long-term demand for quality rental housing.

For more information about The Station at Hamlin or Watkins Real Estate Group, visit www.watkinsreg.com.