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New construction homes in Charleston, SC 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 Charleston, SC, Zillow can make your house hunt a whole lot easier. Our directory of Charleston, SC 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

  • Stanley Martin Homes

    8,896 ratings
    610 homes106 communities
    As one of the largest new construction home builders on the east coast, we pride ourselves on understanding the unique wants and needs of area homebuyers. For over 50 years, we have been building homes with curb appeal on the outside, smart floorplans on the inside, and we build homes in locations close to where you work.
  • Beazer Homes

    851 homes183 communities
    For more than nine generations, Beazer has been committed to superior craftmanship and energy efficient home designs that provide extraordinary value. Every Beazer home is designed and built to provide Surprising Performance, giving it quality that exceeds expectations, energy efficiency for real savings, improved indoor air quality for healthier living, plus superior comfort that will be appreciated long after move-in day. With Beazer's Choice Plans®, customers have the flexibility to personalize several primary living areas at no additional cost. And unlike most national homebuilders, we empower our customers to shop and compare loan options with our Mortgage Choice program, which can save thousands over the life of the home loan. Our industry-leading reputation doesn’t stop with homebuilding—we are just as proud of the culture we build within our company. As a 10x recipient of the ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year award, and multi-year recognitions for Top Workplaces and Most Trustworthy Companies in America, we work hard to build a better future both inside and outside of the home. - #1 National Homebuilder of Zero Energy READY Homes™ certified by the U.S. Department of Energy. - 100% of our homes are ENERGY STAR certified, Indoor AirPlus Qualified and designed to provide a more comfortable, healthier home that helps to lower your monthly energy costs. - We strategically build each community to be near places that our customers care about, so that your home is more than a house. - Since 2017, Beazer Homes and the Beazer Charity Foundation have donated $5MM toward Fisher House Foundation for veterans and their families.
    Specialties
    55Plus, Active Adult, Condominiums, Eco Friendly, Energy Efficient, First Homes, Master Planned Communities, Moveup Homes, Multigenerational Homes, Suburban Living, Sustainable Construction, Townhomes
  • Brightwater Homes

    15 homes2 communities
    design. build. live. Brightwater Homes is passionate about great design, great craftsmanship and their power to create homes and neighborhoods that live well every day. From thoughtful neighborhoods to custom homes uniquely designed for individual homesites, the Brightwater team offers more than eighty years of combined architectural, design and building experience to deliver a truly one-of-a-kind home every time. Brightwater believes in great architecture – timeless yet perfectly modern and deeply rooted in its own sense of place. More than just a builder, we provide new home buyers with truly comprehensive design-build expertise for site planning, architectural design, interiors and more. Each of our neighborhoods begins with a careful study of the land and the surrounding community, setting the stage for a holistic design process that shapes thoughtful new homes and neighborhoods that honor and embrace the land and the people that will call them home with a focus on quality of living. Brightwater Homes is in Atlanta, Charleston and Bluffton, SC.
    Specialties
    Build On Your Lot, Communities, Custom Homes, Energy Efficient, Golfcourse Living, Luxury Homes, Master Planned Communities, Sustainable Construction, Eco Friendly
  • CK Development

    6 homes1 community
    At CK Development, we believe that your home should be more than just a place to live—it should be a place where you thrive. Founded in 2016 by Ian Checketts and joined forces with Chris Cates in 2022, our company is dedicated to crafting high-quality homes that offer comfort, style, and lasting value. With over 24 years of combined experience in construction, Ian and Chris have a deep understanding of what it takes to build homes that stand the test of time. Every project we undertake is managed with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that your new home is not only beautifully designed but also built to the highest standards. What sets CK Development apart is our commitment to quality and our hands-on approach to every project. By managing construction in-house, we maintain strict control over every aspect of the building process, from budgeting to timelines. This means we deliver homes on time and within budget, with no surprises. We focus on creating boutique-style condominiums and homes that are thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of modern living. Our projects are located in some of Charleston's most desirable neighborhoods, offering easy access to the best the area has to offer. When you choose a CK Development home, you’re choosing a home built by a team that cares about your long-term satisfaction. Our reputation is built on the trust and satisfaction of our homeowners, and we’re proud to provide a product that you’ll love coming home to every day.
    Specialties
    Communities, Condominiums, Energy Efficient, Luxury Homes
  • DRB Homes

    694 homes163 communities
    Let DRB Homes put decades of industry experience to work for you. We understand that building a new home is not a one-size-fits-all process, and we're ready to personalize your home — and your journey — to meet your unique needs. You can start by exploring the full portfolio of our most popular floor plans, all available in our new home communities across the region. Our award-winning team is backed by the DRB Group, a growing, dynamic organization that includes two residential builder brands, a title company, and a residential development services branch providing entitlement, development and construction services. DRB Group's complete spectrum of services operates in nine states and seventeen metro markets up and down the East Coast. Our DRB team will work with you every step of the way. From the on-site salespeople you meet with to the construction crew laying the foundation for your home — we're all working toward the same goal. The same is true for the members of our leadership team, who oversee the entire operation and ensure a seamless process.
    Specialties
    Communities, Energy Efficient, First Homes, Moveup Homes, Multigenerational Homes, Smart Homes, Suburban Living, Townhomes
  • David Weekley Homes

    1,495 homes314 communities
    David Weekley Homes was founded in 1976, and has grown to become the nation’s largest privately-owned builder. Headquartered in Houston, TX, the company currently operates in 20 cities and 12 states across the nation and has closed more than 100,000 homes since inception. 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 has also appeared 16 times on FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list.
    Specialties
    55Plus, Active Adult, Build On Your Lot, Communities, Eco Friendly, Energy Efficient, First Homes, Golfcourse Living, Luxury Homes, Master Planned Communities, Moveup Homes, Smart Homes, Suburban Living, Sustainable Construction, Townhomes, Urban Living, Multigenerational Homes, Production Homes
  • Del Webb

    620 homes68 communities
    No one understands the importance of community like Del Webb®. That’s why we can say we offer much more than a beautiful home; we offer a place to belong. Our communities are an extension of the Del Webb homeowners who live there—a collection of passions and activities you love to enjoy with others. When you choose to build in a Del Webb 55+ age-restricted community, you get the benefit of more than six decades of homebuilding experience. With homes designed for how you live with the features that matter most to you, backed by a warranty you can rely on so you’ll feel secure now and in the future. We’ve streamlined the process to make it easy for you to build the home you’ve always wanted in the vibrant community you’ve been looking for. Our dedication to quality means that we strive to exceed homeowner expectations every step of the way.
  • Dream Finders Homes

    1,177 homes200 communities
    Dream Finders Homes is a large homebuilder with 200 communities in Jacksonville, Atlanta, Raleigh-Durham (Fayetteville), and more. Currently, Dream Finders Homes has 1177 new homes available.
  • Eastwood Homes

    544 homes112 communities
    Eastwood Homes is a large homebuilder with 112 communities in Richmond-Petersburg, Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham (Fayetteville), and more. Currently, Eastwood Homes has 544 new homes available.
  • Homes By Dickerson

    67 homes12 communities
    Homes By Dickerson is a mid-sized homebuilder with 12 communities in Raleigh-Durham (Fayetteville) and Charleston. Currently, Homes By Dickerson has 67 new homes available, starting at a base price of $440K.

Get To Know Charleston, SC

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 Charleston, SC, the average price of a home with a custom floor plan is $427,496. The average plan in Charleston, SC is 2,111 square feet with an average of 3.5 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 Charleston, SC, there are a total of 76 spec homes with 75 being move-in ready and another 1 currently being built. In Charleston, SC, the average spec home is 2,287 square feet with 3.4 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 17 builders in Charleston, SC building 32 communities. In Charleston, SC, some of the larger builders are David Weekley Homes, Dream Finders Homes, and Prosperity Builders.

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 Charleston, SC, the average spec home has 3.4 bedrooms and the average floor plan has 3.5 bedrooms in the home.

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

In Charleston, SC, the average square footage of a new construction home is 2,111 square feet for a floor plan and 2,287 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.