Charlotte has a handful of neighborhoods where custom building is both practical and rewarding. We’ve built in most of them. Here’s what we know from experience.
Myers Park
Charlotte’s most established luxury neighborhood. Mature tree canopy, walkable streets, proximity to SouthPark and Uptown. Lots are large but increasingly hard to find — most custom projects here involve teardowns of older homes on desirable lots.
What to know: Myers Park has strict tree ordinances and a historic overlay in some areas. Factor in survey costs and potential design constraints. Lot prices typically start at $500,000+.
SouthPark
Where we built Queens Road. SouthPark offers some of the best lot availability for custom builds in Charlotte right now. Good schools (Providence Day, Myers Park High), established retail and dining, and a residential feel without the distance from the city.
What to know: Lot sizes vary significantly. Some streets have large, buildable parcels; others are tightly subdivided. Walk the lot before committing.
Dilworth
Charlotte’s first streetcar suburb. Walkable to South End, close to Uptown, genuine neighborhood character. Custom builds here tend toward renovation and expansion of existing homes, though teardown-to-new opportunities exist.
What to know:Dilworth’s historic district overlay means design review by the Historic District Commission. This adds time and constrains exterior design, but interiors are unrestricted.
Eastover
Quiet, private, and close to everything. Eastover is where Charlotte’s oldest money lives, and the lots reflect it — large, wooded, and often sloped. Custom builds here tend to be larger homes that take advantage of the topography.
What to know:Grade changes mean foundation engineering is critical. This is where Billy’s civil engineering background genuinely saves money — we understand the structural implications before the architect finalizes the plans.
Chantilly
Where we built Chesterfield II and several other projects. Chantilly has become Charlotte’s hottest custom building neighborhood. Close to Plaza Midwood’s restaurants and retail, with lot prices still more reasonable than Myers Park.
What to know: The neighborhood is gentrifying rapidly. Lot availability changes monthly. If you find a good lot here, move quickly.
Plaza Midwood
Eclectic, walkable, and increasingly high-end. Plaza Midwood offers a different character than the traditional luxury neighborhoods — more urban, more personality. Custom builds here tend to be architecturally distinctive.
What to know: Lots are smaller than other custom neighborhoods. Setback requirements and lot coverage limits may constrain footprint. Design creativity becomes more important.
Beyond Charlotte
We’ve built in Lake Norman, Davidson, and as far as the Bahamas (Elbow Cay). If you have a lot and a vision, the location is less important than the partnership.