New Construction Homes in Charlotte, NC
New home communities, builders and incentives in Charlotte, North Carolina (Mecklenburg County)
Buying New Construction in Charlotte
Charlotte is the center of the metro and still the largest single source of new construction in it. Inside the city limits, new communities cluster in a few corridors rather than spreading evenly: Steele Creek and the River District on the southwest side, the University and Highland Creek areas to the northeast, and infill townhome projects closer to Uptown where older parcels are being redeveloped. Each corridor draws a different set of builders and a different price point, so "new construction in Charlotte" covers everything from entry townhomes to custom homes on large lots.
The tradeoff inside Mecklenburg County is usually commute time against lot size and price. Communities near the I-485 loop offer the shortest drives into Uptown and the airport, while the outer edges of the city give you larger lots and newer schools at a lower price per square foot. Because Charlotte pulls from so many builders at once, it is also where incentive competition is strongest, and where the gap between a builder's published offer and what is actually negotiable tends to be widest.
New Home Communities in Charlotte
Every Charlotte community with active new construction inventory, with current price ranges and listing counts. Communities with a full guide are linked.
- Ascot Woods by LGI Homes$389,900 - $468,900 · 23 active listings
- River District Westrow by DRB, Toll Brothers$439,900 - $624,000 · 19 active listings
- Cardinal Creek by DR Horton$379,000 - $500,590 · 18 active listings
- Clairmont by Mungo Homes, Stanley Martin$389,000 - $527,105 · 18 active listings
- Anderson Street Townhomes by DR Horton$395,000 - $469,000 · 12 active listings
- The Coves On Lake Wylie by Taylor Morrison$490,990 - $829,990 · 12 active listings
- Central Living At Craig by David Weekley Homes$389,990 - $466,381 · 10 active listings
- Kingman Townhomes by DR Horton$399,000 - $429,000 · 10 active listings
- Sunset Meadows by Smith Douglas Homes$374,420 - $467,290 · 10 active listings
- Bozardt Farms by Ryan Homes$349,990 - $434,990 · 9 active listings
- Amplitude by Tri-Pointe$299,990 - $374,990 · 8 active listings
- Cheyney by Mattamy Homes$344,990 - $394,990 · 8 active listings
- Kelton by Ryan Homes$419,990 - $499,990 · 8 active listings
- Reedy Creek Preserve by DR Horton$399,000 - $477,090 · 8 active listings
- Ryder Park by Mungo Homes$327,715 - $350,051 · 8 active listings
- Sunset Creek by Ryan Homes$271,990 - $377,990 · 8 active listings
- The Vines by Lennar$295,000 - $364,000 · 8 active listings
- Westwood Reserve by David Weekley Homes$369,990 - $399,377 · 8 active listings
- Ashley Towns by Ryan Homes$249,990 - $289,990 · 7 active listings
- Bailey Run by Mattamy Homes$329,990 - $379,990 · 7 active listings
- Parkside Crossing by Pulte Homes$420,860 - $734,743 · 7 active listings
- Ravenfield by Ryan Homes$421,990 - $476,990 · 7 active listings
- Rocky River Towns by Meritage Homes$324,730 - $344,380 · 7 active listings
- Ross Farms by Tri-Pointe$686,990 - $759,990 · 7 active listings
- The Courtyards At Hodges Farm by Plowman Properties$520,990 - $932,758 · 7 active listings
- The Townes At Milhaven by Mattamy Homes$309,990 - $337,757 · 7 active listings
- Ascend by Tri-Pointe$581,550 - $724,951 · 6 active listings
- Bellflower by Tri-Pointe$494,010 - $560,329 · 6 active listings
- Caldwell Forest by Eastwood Homes$395,400 - $529,900 · 6 active listings
- Ember Glen by Smith Douglas Homes$268,990 - $303,705 · 6 active listings
- Endhaven Terraces by Hopper Communities$774,000 - $881,900 · 6 active listings
- Griffith Lakes by Toll Brothers$394,000 - $779,000 · 6 active listings
- Iron Creek by Toll Brothers$399,000 - $473,000 · 6 active listings
- Mallard Park by Pulte Homes$299,340 - $379,660 · 6 active listings
- North End Terraces by Hopper Communities$449,900 - $649,900 · 6 active listings
- Senata At Research Park by Taylor Morrison$424,990 - $480,990 · 6 active listings
- Stonesummit by Mattamy Homes$329,990 - $369,990 · 6 active listings
- Stowe Branch by Ryan Homes$331,990 - $387,990 · 6 active listings
- Afton Arbors by Ryan Homes$368,440 - $416,315 · 5 active listings
- Astoria Townhomes by Ryan Homes$299,990 - $379,990 · 5 active listings
- Context At Oakhurst by Tri-Pointe$374,990 - $460,990 · 5 active listings
- Dawson Landing by Smith Douglas Homes$245,900 - $278,000 · 5 active listings
- Eastland Yards by Saussy Burbank$463,900 - $589,900 · 5 active listings
- Ellis Townes by Tri-Pointe$372,970 - $399,990 · 5 active listings
- Galloway Ridge by Meritage Homes$315,880 - $377,280 · 5 active listings
- Montclaire Terraces by Hopper Communities$399,900 - $455,800 · 5 active listings
- Townes At Wade Ardrey by Mattamy Homes$650,000 - $784,990 · 5 active listings
- Aberdeen by M/I Homes$334,000 - $384,990 · 4 active listings
- Ashmore Square by Ryan Homes$310,425 - $379,990 · 4 active listings
- Bell Glen by DRB$297,900 - $319,900 · 4 active listings
- Bridle Creek by Ryan Homes$269,990 - $306,950 · 4 active listings
- Chambray At Loso by Toll Brothers$494,000 - $574,000 · 4 active listings
- Chasewood by Eastwood Homes$599,900 - $754,900 · 4 active listings
- Edenbrook by Ryan Homes$270,985 - $324,990 · 4 active listings
- Millwood Townhomes by Ryan Homes$292,400 - $305,735 · 4 active listings
- River District by David Weekley Homes, Saussy Burbank$622,687 - $1,242,257 · 4 active listings
- Enclave At Carrington by Classica$635,000 - $2,099,125 · 3 active listings
- Greenway Overlook by DRB$329,900 - $409,000 · 3 active listings
- Leigh Park by DRB$312,900 - $317,900 · 3 active listings
- Odell Park by DRB$299,000 - $309,900 · 3 active listings
- West End Heights by Pulte Homes$399,990 - $462,605 · 3 active listings
- Archer Row by Tri-Pointe$421,990 - $434,990 · 2 active listings
- Galloway Towns by Pulte Homes$421,160 - $424,960 · 2 active listings
- Oakhurst by Grandfather Homes$1,775,000 - $1,835,000 · 2 active listings
- Robin Creek Townhomes by Ryan Homes$271,990 - $281,990 · 2 active listings
- The Arts District by Grandfather Homes$350,000 - $1,650,000 · 2 active listings
- The Palisades by Classica$308,000 - $1,792,765 · 2 active listings
- Townes At Ribbon Walk by Dream Finders Homes$291,555 - $332,090 · 2 active listings
- 5west Terraces by Hopper Communities$649,900 - $649,900 · 1 active listing
- Cotswold by Beechwood$1,699,900 - $1,699,900 · 1 active listing
- Fifteen 15 Cannon by Tri-Pointe$294,990 - $294,990 · 1 active listing
- Sonoma Hills by DR Horton$539,990 - $539,990 · 1 active listing
- Southmont by Tri-Pointe$349,990 - $349,990 · 1 active listing
- The Manors At Mattie Rose by Grandfather Homes$3,999,999 - $3,999,999 · 1 active listing
- Winslow Park by Ryan Homes$282,990 - $282,990 · 1 active listing
Listing counts and price ranges update automatically from active new construction inventory.
Builders and Incentives in Charlotte
The 24 builders with active communities in Charlotte. Every incentive is negotiated per contract; we help you stack and verify them.
Not sure whether a price cut or a rate buydown is the better offer? Compare them side by side, or stack incentives with down payment assistance.
New Construction in Charlotte: Common Questions
How much does new construction cost in Charlotte, NC?
Active new construction listings in Charlotte currently range from $245,900 - $3,999,999 across 75 communities we track, with 450 homes listed as of today. The range updates automatically from live inventory; individual communities sit at very different points inside it, and builder incentives can change the effective price by tens of thousands of dollars.
Which builders are building new homes in Charlotte?
24 builders are currently active in Charlotte communities we track: Beechwood, Classica, David Weekley Homes, DR Horton, DRB, Dream Finders Homes, Eastwood Homes, Grandfather Homes, Hopper Communities, Lennar, LGI Homes, M/I Homes, Mattamy Homes, Meritage Homes, Mungo Homes, Plowman Properties, Pulte Homes, Ryan Homes, Saussy Burbank, Smith Douglas Homes, Stanley Martin, Taylor Morrison, Toll Brothers, Tri-Pointe. 15 of them are publishing buyer incentives right now; the builder cards on this page link to each one's current offers. Builder presence updates automatically from active inventory.
How far is Charlotte from Uptown Charlotte?
It depends on the corridor. Steele Creek and the River District sit roughly 15 to 20 minutes southwest of Uptown outside rush hour and close to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The University and Highland Creek areas are about 20 to 25 minutes northeast via I-85 or I-485. Infill communities near Uptown are inside a 10 to 15 minute drive. Plan on adding time during weekday rush hours on I-77 and I-85.
What school district serves new construction in Charlotte?
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) serves the city of Charlotte. CMS is a single county-wide district with attendance zones drawn by address, and new construction communities are sometimes rezoned when a nearby school opens or reaches capacity, so confirm the current assignment for a specific community before you write a contract.
New Construction in Other Charlotte-Area Cities
- Gastonia, NC (14)
- York, SC (10)
- Huntersville, NC (14)
- Mooresville, NC (13)
- Monroe, NC (9)
- Lancaster, SC (5)
- Indian Trail, NC (5)
- Sherrills Ford, NC (3)
- Waxhaw, NC (6)
- Fort Mill, SC (4)
- Belmont, NC (6)
- Indian Land, SC (5)
- Lincolnton, NC (2)
- Rock Hill, SC (4)
- Concord, NC (8)