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21 Houston, TX Home Builders

New construction homes in Houston, TX 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 Houston, TX, Zillow can make your house hunt a whole lot easier. Our directory of Houston, TX 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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  • LGI Homes

    524 ratings
    1,709 homes150 communities
    LGI Homes is one of the nation’s fastest growing homebuilders engaged in the design, construction and sale of high-quality new homes across the United States. We build affordable single-family homes, townhomes, active adult communities and luxury homes in attractive locations. We offer zero down payment options in qualifying communities, and have inventory that is ready for immediate move-in. LGI Homes is committed to serving our customers through the “dream fulfillment” of homeownership by simplifying the homebuying process and standing by our customers every step of the way. Our outstanding quality and customer service is what sets us apart from our competition.
    Specialties
    55Plus, Active Adult, Communities, Energy Efficient, First Homes, Golfcourse Living, Master Planned Communities
  • Meritage Homes

    38,179 ratings
    3,934 homes378 communities
    Not all new homes are created equal. For more than 35 years, Meritage Homes® has been setting a new standard in high-quality, energy-efficient and health-conscious homebuilding. Choose from more than 300 communities in nine states from coast to coast, each with designer-curated homes, clear pricing and a simplified buying process to help you settle into your dream home sooner.
    Specialties
    Eco Friendly, Energy Efficient, First Homes, Moveup Homes, Sustainable Construction, Simplified Process, Transparent Pricing, Quick Move-In, EPA Indoor airPLUS-qualified
  • Rausch Coleman Homes

    12,513 ratings
    1,281 homes112 communities
    Rausch Coleman Homes is one of the top homebuilders in the United States, offering quality construction at an affordable price. With over 65 years of experience, we have built over 21,000 new homes throughout Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Texas, and Alabama. We are customer-driven and aspire to help families achieve their dream of homeownership. Whether you're looking for a move-in ready home or you want to choose select options for your new home, we're here to help! Improving quality of life, one home at a time.
    Specialties
    Production Homes, First Homes, Energy Efficient, Build On Your Lot, Communities, 55Plus, Suburban Living, Active Adult, Sustainable Construction, Eco Friendly, Investment Homes, Rental Homes, Movedown Homes, New Homes, New Construction
  • 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
  • Castlerock Communities

    532 homes96 communities
    A CastleRock Community is a foundation upon which our customers will base their lives, raising their families and developing new relationships. A Castlerock Community is a foundation within which our employees find security and the opportunity for both personal and professional growth. A Castlerock Community is an environment within which our trade partners enjoy stability and an expectation of unsurpassed quality. We believe that a homebuilder should do more than just build homes. We believe that we have a responsibility to build “Community”.
  • Century Communities

    3,065 homes403 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
  • Cityside Homes, LLC

    20 homes6 communities
    We are builders on a mission to create innovative living spaces and affordable lifestyle experiences that positively impact our homeowners and the communities we serve.
    Specialties
    Communities, Eco Friendly, First Homes, Urban Living
  • DR Horton

    17,375 homes2,140 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.
  • 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
  • Empire Communities

    224 homes39 communities
    Empire Communities creates inspiring new places to live by being pioneers in our industry, by giving you more and by caring for the world around us. We started in 1993 as a Canadian homebuilder but long before as one of the country’s largest excavating companies, and our knowledge of the construction and development industry runs deep. After years of slowly growing our footprint we can proudly say that we are in two countries, six regions, 53 communities and have built more than 17,000 homes over the past 25 years. We’re building new homes in Atlanta, Georgia; Houston, Austin and San Antonio, Texas; and Toronto, Ontario. By growing slowly, we have been able to maintain the family-owned-and-operated feel that’s grounded by our core values. As one of North America’s largest private development companies, our goal is to continue to grow, innovate and create some of the best communities to live in.
    Specialties
    Eco Friendly, Energy Efficient, 55Plus, Active Adult, Communities, Custom Homes, First Homes, Golfcourse Living, Luxury Homes, Master Planned Communities, Moveup Homes, Multigenerational Homes, Production Homes, Smart Homes, Suburban Living, Sustainable Construction, Townhomes, Urban Living

Get To Know Houston, TX

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 Houston, TX, the average price of a home with a custom floor plan is $335,173. The average plan in Houston, TX is 1,759 square feet with an average of 3.3 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 Houston, TX, there are a total of 358 spec homes with 324 being move-in ready and another 34 currently being built. In Houston, TX, the average spec home is 1,839 square feet with 3.3 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 21 builders in Houston, TX building 65 communities. In Houston, TX, some of the larger builders are DR Horton, InTown Homes, and Cityside Homes, LLC.

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 Houston, TX, the average spec home has 3.3 bedrooms and the average floor plan has 3.3 bedrooms in the home.

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

In Houston, TX, the average square footage of a new construction home is 1,759 square feet for a floor plan and 1,839 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.