New construction communities

Every new build community,with the inside scoop.

The Triangle and the NC coast are packed with master-planned communities. Here's our running list: what makes each one different, who's building there, and how to get the incentives the model home won't mention first.

By Rich Burghgraef, Broker + Team Leader·Updated November 2026

The short answer

The most popular new construction communities around Raleigh right now include Wendell Falls (Wendell), Chatham Park (Pittsboro), Serenity (Fuquay-Varina), Knightdale Station, Flowers Plantation (Clayton) and 12 Oaks (Holly Springs). On the coast, look at Riverlights (Wilmington) and Brunswick Forest (Leland). Always bring your own agent on the first visit.

12 communities

Wendell · Wake County

Master-plannedTownhomesSingle-family

Wendell Falls

Low $300s to $800s+

One of the Triangle's largest master-planned communities, about 15 miles from downtown Raleigh, with its own town center (Treelight Square) and a Publix in the neighborhood.

What makes it different

Treelight Square town center with 30+ businesses
Perch Pool + Playground and The Farmhouse fitness center
Miles of trails and porch-lined streets
Lake Myra Elementary on site

Builders

Garman Homes Brookfield Residential Homes by Dickerson McNeill Burbank

Incentives

The community notes that many builders offer incentives on quick move-in homes. Ask us for this month's offers.

Rich's take: Rich's home turf for listings. Great value per square foot, real community events, and you'll actually know your neighbors.

Community website

Pittsboro · Chatham County

Master-plannedTownhomesSingle-family55+Luxury

Chatham Park

Townhomes from the $300s, single-family from the $400s, executive homes $1M+

An 8,500-acre master plan on the east side of Pittsboro, with neighborhoods like NoVi (North Village), Encore 55+ and the MOSAIC town center. Several builders won 2026 Triangle Parade of Homes awards here.

What makes it different

MOSAIC town center and Chatham Park YMCA
Bike and trail network connecting neighborhoods
Chatham County Schools
Wide range from townhomes to estate homes

Builders

David Weekley Homes Homes by Dickerson Tri Pointe Homes Garman Homes Upright Builders

Incentives

Incentives vary by builder and collection. Ask us for this month's offers.

Rich's take: The best mix of price points in one place, and closer to Chapel Hill than people expect. Long-term, this is where a lot of Chatham County's growth lands.

Community website

Fuquay-Varina · Harnett County

Master-plannedSingle-family55+

Serenity

Recently advertised from the $390s (55+) and $460s

A 550-acre master-planned community just outside downtown Fuquay-Varina, named 2024 Community of the Year by the NC Home Builders Association. Includes Altis, a 55+ neighborhood.

What makes it different

The Barnyard amenity complex
Lap pool, fitness center and splash pad
Dog park and Adventure Playground
Old-fashioned community post office

Builders

David Weekley Homes Tri Pointe Homes (Altis 55+)Drees Homes

Incentives

Builders here have recently advertised savings on select quick move-in homes. Ask us for this month's offers.

Rich's take: More house and more amenities for the money, with a quieter feel. Great fit if your commute points south or you work from home.

Knightdale · Wake County

Master-plannedSingle-familyLuxury

Knightdale Station

Recently advertised from the $380s to the $620s

A 300-acre master-planned community beside downtown Knightdale and the 76-acre Knightdale Station Park, with easy I-540 access.

What makes it different

Golf cart access to Knightdale Station Park
Park amphitheater, pools with a waterslide and splash pad
Dog parks, sports fields and trails
30', 50' and 60' homesite collections

Builders

Dream Finders Homes Toll Brothers

Incentives

Builders here have recently advertised incentives on quick move-in homes. Ask us for this month's offers.

Rich's take: Close-in value on the east side. The park next door is the kind of amenity most HOAs can't touch.

Clayton · Johnston County

Master-plannedTownhomesSingle-family55+Luxury

Flowers Plantation

Townhomes from the $330s, luxury homes $850k to $1M+

A long-established master plan in Clayton that keeps adding new phases, from low-maintenance townhomes to luxury homes and a 55+ neighborhood (Forge Creek).

What makes it different

Pools, clubhouse and fitness center
Walking trails throughout
Shopping and dining inside the community
Award-winning 2026 Johnston County Parade of Homes floorplan

Builders

Fischer Homes Caruso Homes True Homes

Incentives

Some homes here have recently been listed with special offers. Ask us for this month's offers.

Rich's take: Johnston County value with almost every price point in one place. The 540 extension keeps making the drive to Raleigh easier.

Garner · Wake County

Townhomes

Overlook at Stoney Creek

Recently advertised from about $290k to $380k

New townhomes in Garner with a saltwater pool, about three minutes from I-540 and walkable to the new Garner VA Clinic.

What makes it different

Saltwater pool and cabana
Dog park and playground
Near the planned WakeMed hospital
Quick access to I-540, US-70 and I-40

Builders

Lennar

Incentives

Builder pricing and specials change often. Ask us for this month's offers.

Rich's take: One of the more affordable ways into new construction close to Raleigh. A smart look for first-time buyers and healthcare workers.

Community website

Rolesville · Wake County

Master-plannedTownhomesSingle-family

Rolesville Crossing

Ask us for current pricing

A resort-style master plan of single-family homes and townhomes in fast-growing Rolesville, between Raleigh and Wake Forest.

What makes it different

Pool and cabana
Scenic greenway
Dog park and tot lot
Rolesville schools

Builders

Lennar

Incentives

Builder pricing and specials change often. Ask us for this month's offers.

Rich's take: Rolesville is where north Raleigh buyers go for newer homes without Wake Forest prices.

Community website

Rolesville · Wake County

Single-familyTownhomes

The Point

Recently advertised in the $440s to $520s

Single-family homes and townhomes in Rolesville, the second-oldest town in Wake County, with easy access to Raleigh's work centers.

What makes it different

3 to 6 bedroom plans
One- and two-story options
Near top-rated Rolesville schools
Short drive to downtown Wake Forest

Builders

Ashton Woods

Incentives

This builder has recently advertised interest rate buydowns on select homes. Ask us for this month's offers.

Rich's take: Design-forward homes in a small-town setting. Ask us how rate buydowns compare to a price cut for you.

Community website

12 Oaks + Regency at Holly Springs, Holly Springs NC

Holly Springs · Wake County

Master-plannedGolf55+Luxury

12 Oaks + Regency at Holly Springs

Resale and new, roughly $500k to $1.7M

A 687-acre Southern-style golf community built around a Nicklaus Design course. Toll Brothers' Regency at Holly Springs brings 55+ new construction with social access to The Club at 12 Oaks.

What makes it different

Nicklaus Design championship golf course
20 miles of tree-lined sidewalks
Country club dining, pool and fitness
Private 55+ amenity center at Regency

Builders

Toll Brothers (Regency 55+)David Weekley Homes

Incentives

Toll Brothers runs periodic sales events. Ask us what's active right now. Ask us for this month's offers.

Rich's take: The classic Holly Springs address. For 55+ buyers, Regency gets you new construction and the country club lifestyle.

Community website

Apex · Wake County

Coming soonMaster-plannedTownhomesSingle-family

Veridea

Coming soon. Join the list for early info

A 1,100-acre mixed-use 'mini-city' about two miles south of downtown Apex, between US-1 and NC-540. Plans include a Wake Tech campus, retail and Lennar homes, with first residents targeted around 2027 to 2028.

What makes it different

Lennar single-family homes, townhomes and condos planned
New Wake Tech Community College campus
Near the future NC Children's hospital site
Planned parks, trails and town center

Builders

Lennar

Incentives

Not selling yet. Timelines on projects this size can shift. Ask us for this month's offers.

Rich's take: The biggest thing to happen to Apex in decades. If you want in early, get on our list and we'll keep you posted.

Wilmington · New Hanover County

Master-plannedSingle-familyTownhomes55+Coastal

Riverlights

New homes recently listed around a $575k median

A 1,400-acre master-planned community along the Cape Fear River on River Road, between the beaches and downtown Wilmington. Includes Del Webb 55+ homes.

What makes it different

Riverfront setting on the Cape Fear
Model Row with multiple builders
Lakeside townhomes and Lowcountry-style homes
Minutes to downtown and the beaches

Builders

New Leaf Builders Pulte Homes Del Webb (55+)

Incentives

Builder offers vary by phase. Ask us for this month's offers.

Rich's take: Wilmington's answer to a Triangle master plan. Ask us about flood zones and insurance before you fall for a floor plan.

Leland · Brunswick County

Master-plannedGolfSingle-familyTownhomesCoastal

Brunswick Forest

New homes recently advertised in the $440s to $780s

A 4,500-acre coastal community in Leland, about ten minutes from historic Wilmington and around 30 minutes from the beaches, planned for about 8,000 homes.

What makes it different

40+ miles of walking and biking trails
Cape Fear National golf course
18,000 sq ft fitness and wellness center
The River Club on the waterways

Builders

Kent Homes Legacy Homes by Bill Clark

Incentives

Builder offers vary. Ask us for this month's offers.

Rich's take: Popular with relocating retirees and remote workers. Amenities are big, so visit at a busy time to see how they handle the crowd.

Details are gathered from builder and community websites and were current as of November 2026. Prices, builders, amenities and incentives change often, so confirm with us before you make plans. Listing a builder or community here isn't an endorsement, and we're happy to represent you anywhere.

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New construction questions

Before you tour a single model.

What are the best new construction communities near Raleigh?

It depends on what you want. Wendell Falls and Knightdale Station are popular east of Raleigh for value, 12 Oaks in Holly Springs for golf and luxury, Chatham Park in Pittsboro for long-term master-planned living, and Serenity in Fuquay-Varina for a mix of single-family and 55+ options.

Do I need my own agent to buy new construction?

You don't have to have one, but it's smart. The builder's sales rep works for the builder. Your own agent reviews the contract, compares incentives, coordinates independent inspections and pushes on punch lists, and the builder typically covers that agent's commission. Bring your agent on your very first visit, since many builders require registration then.

Are builder incentives negotiable?

Often, yes. Incentives usually come as closing cost help, rate buydowns or design upgrades, and they're frequently tied to the builder's preferred lender. We compare the offer against outside financing so you can see which actually saves more.

Are there 55+ new construction communities in the Triangle?

Yes. Options include Regency at Holly Springs in 12 Oaks, Altis at Serenity in Fuquay-Varina, sections of Chatham Park and Flowers Plantation, and Del Webb at Riverlights in Wilmington.

Where can I find new construction near Wilmington?

Riverlights in Wilmington and Brunswick Forest in nearby Leland are two of the biggest master-planned communities on the southern NC coast, each with multiple builders.

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