New construction homes in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte is the largest city in North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. Most new construction inside city limits is on the edges of town: Steele Creek and the River District in the southwest, University City and the Mallard Creek area in the northeast, east Charlotte near Reedy Creek, Ballantyne in the south, and west and northwest Charlotte between the airport and Mountain Island Lake. Townhomes make up most of the new inventory and start in the $270s; single-family homes run from the $340s to above $900,000, and there is one 55+ courtyard-home community in northeast Charlotte. Builders active in late 2026 include Pulte Homes, David Weekley Homes, Mattamy Homes, Lennar, Taylor Morrison, Tri Pointe Homes, DRB Homes, Toll Brothers, Meritage Homes, True Homes, and Epcon Communities.
Community list updated November 7, 2026. Prices are builder "from" prices and change often.
New-home communities selling now
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The Courtyards at Hodges Farm
Epcon Communities
From $490s
Galloway Towns
Pulte Homes
From $410s
âš¡ 2 quick move-ins, about $420k
Senata at Research Park
Taylor Morrison
From $390s
Bailey Run
Mattamy Homes
From $290s
⚡ 14 quick move-ins, $300k–$380k
Rocky River Towns
Meritage Homes
From $310s
Mallard Park
Pulte Homes
Call for pricing
Griffith Lakes - Preserve Collection
Toll Brothers
From $530s
⚡ 2 quick move-ins, $649k–$724k; 1 ready now, 1 December 2026
Stewarts Landing
Pulte Homes
From $440s
Stonesummit at Reedy Creek
Mattamy Homes
From $310s
⚡ 13 quick move-ins, $315k–$380k
Central Living at Craig
David Weekley Homes
From $340s
⚡ 6 quick move-ins, about $350k–$430k; ready now
The Townes at Wade Ardrey
Mattamy Homes
From $680s
⚡ 2 quick move-ins, $690k–$700k
Ascend
Tri Pointe Homes
From $540s
⚡ 6 quick move-ins, $577k–$715k
The Coves on Lake Wylie
Taylor Morrison
From $490s
The Coves on Lake Wylie Towns
Taylor Morrison
From $450s
The River District - Excursion Collection
David Weekley Homes
From $700s
⚡ 5 quick move-ins, $799k–$985k; 1 ready now, 4 est. Dec 2026–Feb 2027
The River District - Pioneer Collection
David Weekley Homes
From $550s
âš¡ 1 quick move-in
River District Single Family Homes
DRB Homes
From $540s
⚡ 4 quick move-ins, $585k–$688k
River District Townhomes
DRB Homes
From $420s
⚡ 5 quick move-ins, $430k–$460k
Parkside Towns
Pulte Homes
From $340s
West End Heights
Pulte Homes
Call for pricing
⚡ 5 quick move-ins, $374k–$405k
Dukes Ridge
True Homes
From $280s
Greenway Overlook
DRB Homes
From $320s
⚡ 4 quick move-ins, $360k–$450k
The Vines - Chase
Lennar
From $300s
⚡ 15 quick move-ins, $300k–$354k
The Vines - Timber
Lennar
From $270s
⚡ 2 quick move-ins, $276k–$287k
Ellis Townes
Tri Pointe Homes
From $340s
âš¡ 6 quick move-ins, from about $390k
Westwood Reserve
David Weekley Homes
From $330s
⚡ 10 quick move-ins, $334k–$374k; all ready now
Townes at Ribbon Walk
Dream Finders Homes
From $280s
Amplitude
Tri Pointe Homes
From $280s
Lakeview Village
Mungo Homes
From $290s
Leigh Park
DRB Homes
From $300s
Village at Reedy Creek Townhomes
True Homes
From $320s
Need to move sooner?
17 of the communities below have quick move-in homes that are finished or close to it, so you could be in within 30–60 days. Quick move-ins are often where builders offer the biggest incentives, because they want them sold.
Tell me your budget and timing, and I'll send you every quick move-in in Charlotte with current pricing and incentives, from about 97 homes I'm tracking.
What to know before you buy
Where you buy in Charlotte shapes your commute more than anything else. Townhome communities in the West End and west Charlotte are 10–15 minutes from Uptown. University City, north Charlotte and east Charlotte are usually 20–25 minutes away by I-85, I-77 or Independence Boulevard, and the LYNX Blue Line serves the University area. Ballantyne and Steele Creek are 25–35 minutes off-peak, and I-485 connects all of these areas.
Most of the new homes inside city limits are townhomes, many priced between the high $200s and mid $400s, especially in the northeast, east and west. Single-family options are concentrated in Steele Creek and the River District, in north Charlotte near Griffith Lakes, and in east Charlotte. In Ballantyne, new construction is mostly townhomes priced from the $540s to the $680s, and a smaller townhome community in the Cotswold area starts in the $340s.
For 2025–26, the combined Mecklenburg County and City of Charlotte property tax rate was 76.68 cents per $100 of assessed value. The city raised its rate by 1.89 cents for 2026–27, bringing the combined rate to about 78.57 cents. HOA dues in the communities we checked ran from about $160 to $350 a month. Many townhome HOAs cover exterior maintenance, lawn care and trash, and some include water.
Inventory is high right now. Several builders list 10 or more quick move-in homes in a single community, and many show recent price reductions or financing offers. Compare the final price after incentives, not just the base price, and check what the HOA covers before comparing monthly costs.
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What do new construction homes cost in Charlotte?
As of November 2026, new townhomes start in the $270s in west Charlotte and generally run up to the $450s, with Ballantyne townhomes from the $540s to about $700,000. Single-family homes start in the $340s in northeast Charlotte, with most communities starting between the $440s and $550s. David Weekley's River District Excursion Collection in Steele Creek starts in the $700s. Epcon's 55+ community, The Courtyards at Hodges Farm, starts in the $490s.
What are property taxes in Charlotte?
For 2025–26 you paid Mecklenburg County's rate of 49.27 cents per $100 of assessed value plus the City of Charlotte's 27.41 cents, or 76.68 cents in total (about 0.77% of value). For 2026–27 the city rate rose to 29.30 cents, for about 78.57 cents combined. On a $400,000 home, that comes to roughly $3,140 a year, before any special-district charges.
How long is the commute to Uptown Charlotte from new-home areas?
Off-peak, plan on about 10–15 minutes from the West End and west Charlotte, 20–25 minutes from University City, north Charlotte and east Charlotte, and 25–35 minutes from Ballantyne and Steele Creek. Rush-hour trips take longer. The LYNX Blue Line runs from University City through Uptown to South End.
Which schools serve new homes in Charlotte?
All homes in the City of Charlotte are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Assignments depend on the specific address and can change, so check the district's address lookup for any home you are considering.
Which builders are active in Charlotte, and are there quick move-in homes?
Builders currently selling in the city include Pulte Homes, David Weekley Homes, Mattamy Homes, Lennar, Taylor Morrison, Tri Pointe Homes, DRB Homes, Toll Brothers, Meritage Homes, True Homes, and Epcon Communities. Quick move-ins are plentiful. Lennar, Mattamy and David Weekley each list 10 or more in some communities, and many are ready now. Inventory and incentives change weekly, so ask us for the current list.
Are there 55+ communities inside Charlotte city limits?
Yes. Epcon's The Courtyards at Hodges Farm in northeast Charlotte offers single-level courtyard homes with a clubhouse, pool, fitness center and pickleball courts, starting in the $490s. Most other 55+ new construction in the region is outside the city, in nearby towns such as Huntersville.
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