5 Housing Markets Where You Can Buy a New Construction Home for Under $300K
Briefly

Several U.S. metros offer new-construction homes priced under $300,000, making them attractive to budget-conscious buyers. Selection emphasizes new-home inventory, affordability relative to local wages, climate resilience, and sustained buyer demand. Raleigh, NC; Greenville, SC; Round Rock, TX; Charlotte, NC; and Nashville, TN provide modern new builds at accessible prices. Springdale, AR, and McAllen, TX combine affordability with community charm. Boise City, ID, and Madison, WI exceed the $300,000 threshold but present advantages such as new builds outnumbering resale listings and stronger affordability compared with existing homes. These metros broaden attainable options for buyers seeking new construction.
The Realtor.comĀ® 2025 Top New Construction Metros report identifies markets where new homes are still accessible and priced under $300,000, making them attractive options for buyers. These metros are chosen based on factors like new-home inventory, affordability compared to local wages, climate resilience, and sustained buyer demand. Some markets, like Raleigh, NC, Greenville, SC, Round Rock, TX, Charlotte, NC, and Nashville, TN, offer modern new builds at affordable prices, catering to budget-conscious buyers.
Additionally, Springdale, AR, and McAllen, TX, provide affordability and community charm, making them appealing choices. While Boise City, ID, and Madison, WI, exceed the $300,000 mark, they offer unique advantages such as new build outnumbering resale listings and strong affordability compared to existing homes. Raleigh, NC, offers new townhomes for $269,990 with a large share of new-home inventory, population growth, and job market tied to tech and education.
Read at SFGATE
[
|
]