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

  • At Properties

    1 community
    At Properties is a small homebuilder with 1 community in Detroit. Currently, At Properties has buildable plans starting at a base price of $165K.
    Specialties
    Condominiums
  • Greatwater Homes

    1 community
    Greatwater Homes is a small homebuilder with 1 community in Detroit. Currently, Greatwater Homes has buildable plans starting at a base price of $350K.
    Specialties
    Energy Efficient, Urban Living, Quality Construction, Customizable
  • Robertson Homes

    32 homes11 communities
    Since 1945, Robertson Homes has been building both condominium and single-family home developments in Southeastern Michigan. Based in Bloomfield Hills, MI, our family-run company is led by CEO Paul C. Robertson Jr. and President James V. Clarke. Along with our devoted team members that specialize in the many facets of home building, our company possesses the ability to accommodate various types of living spaces, from single-family homes to condos, to meet the ever-changing demands of the Metro Detroit marketplace. Robertson Homes is proud to have served a diverse array of communities – Coupled with green building methods, our building plans allow us to provide future home buyers with the flexibility they need to personalize their living space and make their home one of a kind, from selecting cabinetry and flooring to picking out paint samples and fixtures. Offering the professionalism of a national company with a personal hometown feel, our local company specializes in turning prospective home buyers into happy homeowners - but don’t just take our word for it - browse our homeowner testimonials to see for yourself how our dedication to the Metro Detroit home-building industry has and continues to make a difference.
    Specialties
    Communities, Condominiums, Eco Friendly, Energy Efficient, First Homes, Luxury Homes, Master Planned Communities, Moveup Homes, Multigenerational Homes, Production Homes, Suburban Living, Townhomes, Urban Living
  • Scripps Park Associates

    3 homes1 community
    Scripps Park Associates is a small homebuilder with 1 community in Detroit. Currently, Scripps Park Associates has 3 new homes available, starting at a base price of $675K.

Get To Know Detroit, MI

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 Detroit, MI, the average price of a home with a custom floor plan is $478,505. The average plan in Detroit, MI is 1,405 square feet with an average of 2 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 Detroit, MI, there are a total of 15 spec homes with 14 being move-in ready and another 1 currently being built. In Detroit, MI, the average spec home is 1,546 square feet with 2.1 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 Detroit, MI building 7 communities. In Detroit, MI, some of the larger builders are Robertson Homes, At Properties, and Greatwater Homes.

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 Detroit, MI, the average spec home has 2.1 bedrooms and the average floor plan has 2 bedrooms in the home.

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

In Detroit, MI, the average square footage of a new construction home is 1,405 square feet for a floor plan and 1,546 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.