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

    532 ratings
    1,891 homes153 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
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  • Stanley Martin Homes

    9,110 ratings
    633 homes110 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.
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  • Baker Residential

    25 homes5 communities
    Baker Residential is a small homebuilder with 5 communities in Raleigh-Durham (Fayetteville). Currently, Baker Residential has 25 new homes available, starting at a base price of $379K.
    Specialties
    Communities, Townhomes, Luxury Homes, Moveup Homes, First Homes
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  • Beacon Street

    2 homes1 community
    Beacon Street is a principled, boutique real estate developer based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Theirs is a stewardship born from love — a growing portfolio is one of treasured places and neighborhoods — each an opportunity to channel their skills to fashion new, beautiful spaces within them — as loved and unique as the place itself. Naturally drawn to classical architecture and timeless forms, and fine details, they celebrate and insist upon craftsmanship that reveals the artistry and humanity of the maker. Ultimately, their development practice is one devoted to a love of place that’s attuned to sunlit corners. Lively street fronts. Shimmering waterways. Intimate gardens. The joyful banter of birds and neighbors. These are the hallmark of lives fully lived — growing more beautiful with time, rich with stories, like gifts passed from one generation to the next.
    Specialties
    Communities, Condominiums, Luxury Homes, Townhomes, Traditional Design
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  • Beazer Homes

    1,082 homes196 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
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  • DR Horton

    17,844 homes2,132 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.
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  • DRB Homes

    709 homes170 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
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  • Davidson Homes, Inc.

    597 homes118 communities
    As one of the Southeast's fastest growing home builders, Davidson Homes builds stunning new homes in areas like Huntsville, Raleigh, Nashville & more.
    Specialties
    55Plus, Active Adult, Communities, First Homes, Luxury Homes, Moveup Homes, Production Homes, Townhomes
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  • Eastwood Homes

    340 homes68 communities
    Eastwood Homes is a mid-sized homebuilder with 68 communities in Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham (Fayetteville), Greensboro-High Point-Winston Salem, and more. Currently, Eastwood Homes has 340 new homes available.
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  • Garman Homes

    33 homes7 communities
    Joyfully Built. Meaningfully Different.
    Specialties
    Communities, Energy Efficient, First Homes, Master Planned Communities, Moveup Homes, Smart Homes, Townhomes, 55Plus, Active Adult, Custom Homes, Eco Friendly, Luxury Homes, Suburban Living, Urban Living
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Get To Know Raleigh, NC

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 Raleigh, NC, the average price of a home with a custom floor plan is $525,493. The average plan in Raleigh, NC is 2,168 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 Raleigh, NC, there are a total of 269 spec homes with 225 being move-in ready and another 44 currently being built. In Raleigh, NC, the average spec home is 2,407 square feet with 3.6 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 20 builders in Raleigh, NC building 40 communities. In Raleigh, NC, some of the larger builders are Toll Brothers Inc., Lennar Homes, and DRB 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 Raleigh, NC, the average spec home has 3.6 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 Raleigh, NC, the average square footage of a new construction home is 2,168 square feet for a floor plan and 2,407 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.