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13 Athens, AL Home Builders

New construction homes in Athens, AL have a lot to offer home buyers. From the personalized floor plans and finishes of custom homes to the amenities available in many new construction communities, the advantages of a shiny new home make it an appealing option. Plus, the new construction homes of today are often built with modern features, like energy-efficient windows and smart technology.

If you're looking for new homes in Athens, AL, Zillow can make your house hunt a whole lot easier. Our directory of Athens, AL home builders includes experts in residential construction of all kinds. To find the right builder for you, you can browse the new construction homes each builder currently has for sale and check out the custom homes and new construction communities they've built.

Builder Search Results

  • Stone Martin Builders

    909 ratings
    111 homes34 communities
    Our vision at Stone Martin Builders is to build neighborhoods that will last for generations. Our open floor plans promote livability, functionality and feature plenty of natural light. Our homes feature first-rate amenities, beautiful finishes, advanced energy-efficient building materials and techniques that provide energy savings for all of our homeowners. Granite countertops, beautiful hardwood floors, crown molding and stainless steel appliances all come standard in your new home.
    Specialties
    Communities, Energy Efficient, First Homes, Master Planned Communities, Multigenerational Homes, Smart Homes
  • Built by Bryan

    11 homes3 communities
    The Built By Bryan team is a family-owned company that has been building in North Alabama since 1992. Our company is a licensed General Contractor and licensed with Alabama Homebuilders Licensure Board. Having both a construction company and our experience with landscapes, you can be sure of the placement of your new home, drives and walks. We can also help you with obtaining house plans or revising any plans you might have to suit both your use and taste. Green building practices are a large part of what we focus when building our homes, to make them easy on the environment and your wallet! We build custom homes ranging in size from 1,500 to 12,000 square feet. Each home, no matter the size or price, is built with the same diligence in quality and owner satisfaction. Our family-owned company is based on integrity and honesty which creates a sense of dependability rarely found in today’s home builders. Each of our homes has been thoughtfully designed with your lifestyle in mind and created with superior craftsmanship, all supported by a proactive approach and customer service that will far exceed your expectations.
    Specialties
    Build On Your Lot, Communities, Custom Homes, Energy Efficient, First Homes, Luxury Homes, Master Planned Communities, Moveup Homes, Smart Homes, Townhomes, Urban Living
  • Century Communities

    2,877 homes395 communities
    As one of the nation's largest homebuilders, we make your dream of homeownership possible with attractive, high-quality homes at affordable prices through our easy and streamlined online homebuying process. Explore available homes in 17 states and over 45 desirable markets through our nationally renowned Century Communities and Century Complete brands. Plus, simplify your homebuying experience with title, insurance and lending services in select markets through our Parkway Title, IHL Home Insurance Agency, and Inspire Home Loans® subsidiaries.
    Specialties
    55Plus, Active Adult, Communities, Condominiums, Eco Friendly, Energy Efficient, First Homes, Golfcourse Living, Luxury Homes, Master Planned Communities, Moveup Homes, Multigenerational Homes, Production Homes, Smart Homes, Suburban Living, Sustainable Construction, Townhomes, Urban Living, Paired Homes
  • DR Horton

    17,003 homes2,145 communities
    D.R. Horton, America’s Builder The number one homebuilder in America since 2002. America's Builder sounds like a lofty title, but it's a goal we work toward every single day. It started in 1978 in Fort Worth, Texas. Don Horton struck a deal to build his first home with only $3,000 and an empty lot to his name. His confidence and commitment to the buyer grew the company where it is today. D.R. Horton is now the number one homebuilder in America and has been since 2002. D.R. Horton is now a Fortune 500 company that sells homes in 87 markets across 29 states. Our company continues to grow across America through acquisitions and expanding market share. Through all this, our founding vision hasn't changed. We believe in homeownership for everyone. Our brands, D.R. Horton, Express, Emerald, and Freedom, grow with you. And if you're not looking to buy just yet? You're still on our mind. We know that it's important to rent from a trusted builder, so we offer apartments, condos, and casitas through DHI Communities. Who better to help with the rest of your home buying journey? Our financial services DHI Mortgage, DHI Title, and D.R. Horton Insurance get you into your dream home and protect it for the future. Our values influence our business. If you have good people, good things happen. We rely on our community. Our real estate partners, our vendors, financial partners, and our Horton family work together for our homebuyer. Quality homes can still be affordable. A home is an investment in your future. We build homes that fit into every budget without cutting corners. Get people into a new home and take care of them from there. People, homes, communities. This is the foundation of our company. We believe in homeownership for everyone – a home for every stage in life. From your first home to the home you retire in, we want to build it for you. D.R. Horton. We are America’s Builder.
  • DSLD Homes

    646 homes133 communities
    DSLD Homes is one of the top 30 home builders in the nation and is currently the largest private homebuilder in our region. The level of success we have been able to achieve in our market is largely attributed to our managing partners' 100+ years of residential construction experience. We have also managed to maintain success from our great relationships with local brokers, realtors, and our referral base program.
    Specialties
    Communities
  • Davidson Homes, Inc.

    563 homes116 communities
    Davidson Homes, Inc. is a large homebuilder with 116 communities in Huntsville-Decatur (Florence), Atlanta, San Antonio, and more. Currently, Davidson Homes, Inc. has 563 new homes available.
  • Legacy Homes Alabama

    76 homes12 communities
    Legacy Homes is your premier New Home Builder in Huntsville and Athens. Our communities feature our award-winning designs with stunning amenities, excellent schools, and convenient access to Redstone Arsenal, Bridge Street, and more! Our Mission is to deliver the highest quality, energy-efficient homes with innovative designs at an extraordinary value, while providing a First Class experience that exceeds our client's expectations. Locally Owned: The Four Owners of Legacy use their 100+ years of combined experience to deliver communities and homes that have the Perfect Blend of Square Feet, Location, Features, and Design. Best in Business: Legacy Homes has been named the 2020 Best in Business recipient for North Alabama - the only Home Builder to receive this distinction and the fifth year in a row to receive this prestigious award. The Best in Business Award program provides consumers a reliable resource to help guide, identify and select a business based upon experience, reputation, integrity, quality and trust.
    Specialties
    Communities
  • Legacy Premier Homes

    2 homes1 community
    Legacy Premier Homes is a small homebuilder with 1 community in Huntsville-Decatur (Florence). Currently, Legacy Premier Homes has 2 new homes available, starting at a base price of $524K.
  • Lennar Homes

    9,821 homes1,695 communities
    Since 1954, Lennar has been a leader in building beautiful new homes and communities for millions of families in some of the most popular cities in 24 states across the U.S. We know that buying and owning a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your life. Our experienced team will help make that experience easy and stress-free, from the start of your home search to buying your home and long after you become a Lennar homeowner. Each home is thoughtfully designed to your needs, whether single-family, townhomes and condominiums, Active Adult or multigenerational living, and includes the latest in new home technology at no extra cost. Every community caters to different lifestyle needs, from family-oriented to luxury, resort-style golf, or amenity-rich Active Adult communities. As an award-winning, FORTUNE 500 company, Lennar is a publicly owned company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LEN/A and LEN/B). Presently and in the future, we’re creating innovative home buying and ownership experiences through technology-driven solutions and building sustainable smart homes. Our commitment to quality, value and integrity are principles that guide us in caring for our customers, associates, shareholders and community.
    Specialties
    55Plus, Active Adult, Communities, Condominiums, Eco Friendly, Energy Efficient, First Homes, Golfcourse Living, Luxury Homes, Master Planned Communities, Moveup Homes, Multigenerational Homes, Production Homes, Smart Homes, Suburban Living, Sustainable Construction, Townhomes, Urban Living
  • Maplewood Homes

    4 homes3 communities
    Maplewood Homes proudly serves the greater Huntsville region building high-quality, high-value homes at prices that are down to earth.
    Specialties
    Communities, Energy Efficient, First Homes, Production Homes, Suburban Living

Get To Know Athens, AL

What is a floor plan?

Floor plans are designs used to create a custom-built home. One advantage of buying a pre-built, new construction home is the option to create a floor plan that matches the buyer’s preferences. Buyers can work with a contractor to design a home that is best suited to their lifestyle. In Athens, AL, the average price of a home with a custom floor plan is $362,678. The average plan in Athens, AL is 2,310 square feet with an average of 3.8 bedrooms.

What are spec homes?

“Spec” or “speculative” homes are homes constructed by a builder or developer before they have a specific buyer. Typically, these homes are built with features and finishes that appeal to a larger audience and come ready to move-in. In Athens, AL, there are a total of 169 spec homes with 161 being move-in ready and another 8 currently being built. In Athens, AL, the average spec home is 2,160 square feet with 3.8 bedrooms.

Should I buy a new construction home?

New construction homes allow buyers to choose from an existing spec home that is move-in ready or design a custom floor plan built around their preferences. With new construction homes, buyers know the history of the home and are less likely to have unwanted surprises that can come from an older home. Zillow currently has 13 builders in Athens, AL building 36 communities. In Athens, AL, some of the larger builders are Lennar Homes, DSLD Homes, and DR Horton.

How many bedrooms are there in a new construction home?

The average number of bedrooms in a new construction home can vary depending on whether the buyer chooses a spec home or opts for a customized floor plan. Spec homes are move-in ready, which means they come complete with a certain number of bedrooms. Customized floor plans allow the buyer to work with a designer and tailor the home to include a preferred number of bedrooms. In Athens, AL, the average spec home has 3.8 bedrooms and the average floor plan has 3.8 bedrooms in the home.

What is the average square feet of a new construction home?

In Athens, AL, the average square footage of a new construction home is 2,310 square feet for a floor plan and 2,160 square feet for a spec home. The size of a new construction home can be smaller or larger depending on the buyer’s preferences. While the lot size limits the overall size of the home, there are many different spec homes and floor plans a buyer can use to find the square footage that meets their needs.