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New construction homes in Grimes, IA 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 Grimes, IA, Zillow can make your house hunt a whole lot easier. Our directory of Grimes, IA 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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  • DR Horton

    17,183 homes2,139 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.
  • Dynasty Homes

    7 homes3 communities
    Local, family owned, custom home builder and real estate developer in Des Moines, IA. When you build your new custom home with Dynasty, you get the highest level of service, true custom design and unmatched construction quality.
    Specialties
    Build On Your Lot, Communities, Custom Homes, Energy Efficient, Luxury Homes, Moveup Homes, 55Plus, Active Adult
  • Greenland Homes

    126 homes26 communities
    Greenland Homes is a mid-sized homebuilder with 26 communities in Des Moines-Ames. Currently, Greenland Homes has 126 new homes available, starting at a base price of $290K.
  • JRL Builders

    2 homes3 communities
    JRL Builders will custom design and build your dream home! JRL Builders has the experience and expertise to bring your vision to life. As one of the premier builders in central Iowa, we have partnered with our customers to build high quality custom homes, varying in size from 1600 to over 5000 square feet in a range of architectural styles. We are a family owned local business with our roots firmly planted in central Iowa. Our experienced and knowledgeable team of highly skilled professionals will expertly guide you through each stage of the build to deliver the home of your dreams. Over twenty years ago, one of our founders signed up for a high school vocational class building homes in his west central Iowa community. This sparked his passion for building and laid the groundwork for JRL Builders. Since then, JRL Builders has brought to life many dream homes across central Iowa. We provide a memorable process for our customers and leave them with a beautiful space to make memories for years to come. Luke Wanninger is the builder/owner and is engaged in each step of the building process. His attention to detail and commitment to quality is unmatched. You can find him onsite through each stage of the build ensuring the efficiency and quality of each project. His commitment to building strong relationships with our partners and implementing process efficiencies allows us to offer fair pricing and reasonable timelines without sacrificing our high standards. His favorite part of the process is building strong relationships with the customers and partners through open and direct communication. He is committed to expertly guide you through each stage of the build process to create a home you will love and never want to leave.
    Specialties
    Build On Your Lot, Custom Homes, Golfcourse Living, Luxury Homes, Moveup Homes, Suburban Living, Urban Living, Model Homes, Spec Homes, Semi-Custom Homes
  • RHP Properties

    738 homes180 communities
    With over 300 communities nationwide, you are sure to find that each one offers something for people of all ages, no matter what your lifestyle looks like. Our residents enjoy living in our communities because many of them are located in or near major cities, allowing for an easy commute to work, vibrant nightlife, as well as a wide variety of shopping and entertainment experiences. Families, large and small, love living in our communities because we offer local amenities such as swimming pools, parks, planned activities within the area, and more! All of that in addition to having locations near top-rated schools all across the country make our communities an affordable, yet a highly sought-after place to live. In addition to all of this, our RHP signature homes are built in a minimal waste facility ensuring the usage of as little natural resources as possible. We utilize energy-efficient homes and maximize conservation at our communities.
    Specialties
    Energy Efficient, Manufactured Homes, Communities, 55Plus, Active Adult

Get To Know Grimes, IA

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 Grimes, IA, the average price of a home with a custom floor plan is $616,648. The average plan in Grimes, IA is 2,166 square feet with an average of 4.2 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.false In Grimes, IA, the average spec home is 1,828 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 5 builders in Grimes, IA building 5 communities. In Grimes, IA, some of the larger builders are DR Horton, Dynasty Homes, and Greenland 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 Grimes, IA, the average spec home has 3.8 bedrooms and the average floor plan has 4.2 bedrooms in the home.

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

In Grimes, IA, the average square footage of a new construction home is 2,166 square feet for a floor plan and 1,828 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.