New Construction Homes in Montgomery, AL
Montgomery has new homes going up from the low $250s to the $600s, mostly from two builders. Here's who's building where right now, plus what to know about builder contracts, incentives, inspections, and timelines before you sign anything.
Before you start
Buying new isn't like buying a resale
With a resale home, you negotiate with a seller using a standard Alabama contract. With new construction, you're dealing with a company that has its own contract, its own lender, its own timeline, and a sales team whose job is to sell its homes.
That's not a bad thing. Builders can offer things a homeowner can't, like rate buydowns, closing cost help, and a warranty. But the rules are different, and a few early decisions are hard to undo.
For context, from 2020 through 2025, Montgomery homes that sold for $250,000 and up averaged $367,366. Most of the new homes below sit in that same range, so they're often competing with resale homes for the same buyers.
Who's building now
Active Montgomery new home communities
Pulled from Homes.com in November 2026. Prices are listed price ranges, not sale prices, and they change often, so I confirm availability and incentives with the builder before you visit.
| Community | Builder | ZIP | Listed prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Creek | D.R. Horton | 36116 | $255,900 to $379,900 |
| Lanes Landing | D.R. Horton | 36116 | $278,900 to $344,900 |
| Taylor Lakes | D.R. Horton | 36116 | $316,400 to $395,900 |
| McLemore Spur | D.R. Horton | 36117 | $291,400 to $353,585 |
| Windsor Hill | D.R. Horton | 36106 | $342,900 to $409,900 |
| Hawthorne | Lowder New Homes | 36117 | $339,900 to $497,500 |
| New Park | Lowder New Homes | 36117 | $372,889 to $498,719 |
| Sturbridge | Lowder New Homes | 36116 | $491,900 to $669,900 |
| Deer Creek, Marston | Lowder New Homes | 36117 | Not yet listed |
| Hampstead | Lowder New Homes | 36116 | Not yet listed |
Looking just outside the city? Pike Road and Prattville have their own new communities, and many of them come from the same builders.Montgomery communities on Homes.com
Contracts and incentives
Read the builder's contract like it was written for them
Because it was. Here's what I look at with you before you sign.
The builder's contract
Builders use their own purchase agreement, not the standard one used for resale homes. Look at the deposit and when you could lose it, how delays are handled, what happens if your loan falls through, and whether you can get an outside inspection.
Have me review it with youIncentives and the builder's lender
Closing cost help, a rate buydown, or free upgrades can be worth a lot. Many incentives require the builder's preferred lender or title company. Get a Loan Estimate from them and from another lender, then compare the full cost, not just the headline number.
How to compare Loan EstimatesUpgrades: spend on what's hard to change later, like the lot, layout, and structural options. Finishes like lighting and paint are often cheaper to do yourself after closing. Ask whether upgrades are included in the appraisal and your loan.
Timelines
Move-in ready or built for you
Several Montgomery communities list move-in-ready homes. That changes your timing, your choices, and how you handle your rate lock and current home.
Do your homework
What to check on the builder and the lot
A new home doesn't come with a history, so check the people building it and the ground it sits on.
- The builder's license. Alabama requires most residential builders to be licensed. You can look up a license with the Home Builders Licensure Board.
- The warranty. Alabama's licensing law doesn't require a written warranty. If your builder offers one, read what it covers and for how long.
- HOA rules and dues. Many new communities have an HOA. Get the covenants and the current dues before you sign.
- The flood map. Check FEMA's map for the lot. A flood zone can add insurance to your payment.
- What's next door. Ask what's planned for nearby land and future phases.
New construction FAQ
What Montgomery new home buyers ask me
Do I need my own agent to buy new construction in Montgomery?
You don't have to have one, but I recommend it. The sales rep in the model home works for the builder. Your own agent can help with the contract, deadlines, upgrades, and inspections. Bring me or register me on your first visit, because some builders won't add an agent later.
Are builder incentives worth it?
They can be. Closing cost help or a lower rate can be real money. But incentives are often tied to the builder's lender, so get a Loan Estimate from that lender and another one, then compare the total cost before you decide.
Should I get an inspection on a brand new home?
Yes. A new home can still have mistakes. I recommend an inspection before the drywall goes up if the builder allows it, one before your final walkthrough, and one before your warranty runs out.
Do Alabama builders have to give a written warranty?
No. The Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board says the licensing law does not require a written home warranty, though many builders offer one. Read what your builder's warranty covers and for how long before you sign. This is general information and not legal advice.
Your next step
Thinking about a new home in Montgomery?
Call or text me before your first model home visit. I'll help you compare communities, incentives, and contracts so you know what you're signing.
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Fair housing: I work with every buyer the same way, and federal law bars discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. Communities, prices, and incentives come from public listings in November 2026 and change often, so confirm them with the builder. Market averages are historical and do not predict any home's price. I am not a lender or an attorney. This page is general information and is not legal, tax, or financial advice.