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

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  • Atlantic Builders

    24 homes10 communities
    Atlantic Builders is an award-winning, privately owned regional builder that has delivered thousands of brand new homes in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area for over a quarter century and is now building in the Charlottesville region as well. We have a simple philosophy: Build the best homes possible and create extraordinary relationships. We do that through our passion, dependability and dedication to excellence.
    Specialties
    Build On Your Lot, Communities, Eco Friendly, Energy Efficient, First Homes, Townhomes
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  • Craig Builders

    4 homes3 communities
    Craig Builders builds townhomes, villas and custom single family homes in various communities in Charlottesville, VA. Known for quality, standing behind their homes with a unique warranty and their willingness to customize plans for customers, Craig Builders is a local home builder offering a semi-custom building experience in the area's most desirable communities. In the early 1900s, young architect, Samuel Daley Craig returned to the Shenandoah Valley from school to practice his trade of designing and building. In 1957 S. Daley Craig Jr. moved to Charlottesville to serve the expanding housing needs of the increasingly successful University of Virginia. For the past 40 + years, Sam Craig has guided Craig Builders as it continues to adapt to the everchanging home building market place in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. The Craig Builders “family” of employees has steadily grown over the years through very selective matching of special people with specific roles. It is comprised of a tight-knit group of exceptional staff. Each person shares the guiding principle of being highly productive, anticipating and serving the needs of our customers exceptionally well, and being highly respected in the community of family, friends, associates and public. As a small business, Craig Builders’ primary reward is witnessing the satisfaction of their customers entire building experience. Craig Builders constantly adjusts its practices with long term business standing in mind. Despite having built many homes over many years, each house is still built one at a time. The use of time-tested materials and methods allows Craig Builders to be confident and prideful in every home it builds and insures its strong community standing for many years into the future.
    Specialties
    55Plus, Active Adult, Build On Your Lot, Communities, Custom Homes, Eco Friendly, Energy Efficient, First Homes, Golfcourse Living, Luxury Homes, Master Planned Communities, Moveup Homes, Production Homes, Smart Homes, Townhomes, Urban Living, Plan Customization, Exact Move-In Date Upfront, No Construction Loan Needed, Local Builder Since 1957, Many Upgrades Already Included
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  • Greenwood Homes

    76 homes11 communities
    Greenwood Homes is a mid-sized homebuilder with 11 communities in Charlottesville, Norfolk-Portsmouth-Newport News, Harrisonburg, and more. Currently, Greenwood Homes has 76 new homes available.
    Specialties
    Active Adult, Communities, Eco Friendly, Energy Efficient, First Homes, Golfcourse Living, Master Planned Communities, Moveup Homes, Suburban Living, Townhomes, Urban Living, Condominiums
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  • Southern Development

    6 communities
    Southern Development Homes is an independent Charlottesville-based builder founded in 1999 by Frank Ballif, a University of Virginia graduate. We are proud of the relationships we have cultivated while building quality and sustainable new homes for more than 1,400 local families. The ”Homegrown Difference” is developed through connecting with our customers, local real estate agents, our trade partners and the Charlottesville community. We believe in the continual improvement of our products and experience and are known for exceptional service. At Southern Development Homes, we stand behind the values of hard work, dependability, accountability, and respect – to create your perfect home and build a thriving a community.
    Specialties
    Active Adult, Communities, Eco Friendly, Energy Efficient, Townhomes, Urban Living, Pearl Certified, Single Family Homes, Townhomes
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Get To Know Charlottesville, VA

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 Charlottesville, VA, the average price of a home with a custom floor plan is $766,116. The average plan in Charlottesville, VA is 2,366 square feet with an average of 3.4 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.false In Charlottesville, VA, the average spec home is 2,493 square feet with 3.5 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 4 builders in Charlottesville, VA building 11 communities. In Charlottesville, VA, some of the larger builders are Greenwood Homes, Southern Development, and Craig 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 Charlottesville, VA, the average spec home has 3.5 bedrooms and the average floor plan has 3.4 bedrooms in the home.

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

In Charlottesville, VA, the average square footage of a new construction home is 2,366 square feet for a floor plan and 2,493 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.