Apex New Construction Homes: What Buyers Should Know in 2026
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Updated: 1 day ago
If you are searching for new construction homes in Apex, NC, you have a lot of choices right now — from townhomes and active-adult communities to larger single-family homes and higher-end custom-style builds. Current market sources show hundreds of new-home communities or listings tied to Apex-area searches, and official builder pages show active communities across a wide range of price points, from the low $400s into the $1.3M+ range.
One reason buyers keep seeing so many options is simple: Apex is still growing. The Town of Apex’s latest development report shows 36 current residential projects and 1,251 units issued certificates of occupancy in FY25–26.
For buyers, that means more opportunities — but also more decisions. New construction is not just about picking a pretty floor plan. You also want to look closely at lot location, future phases, upgrade pricing, builder incentives, HOA structure, commute, and resale potential. That is especially true in fast-growing parts of Apex where one side of a neighborhood may feel finished while another section is still under active construction. This last point is an inference based on the Town’s active residential pipeline and the number of builder communities currently selling.
Current Apex New Construction Inventory Snapshot
Here is a practical snapshot of active or currently marketed Apex-area new construction communities from builder and market sources. Inventory changes often, so this works best as a live overview rather than a permanent count.
1. Weston Reserve — Toll Brothers
Apex luxury single-family community with floor plans around 3,995–5,200 square feet, and Toll Brothers shows 2 quick move-in homes available on the official community page. NewHomeSource shows pricing starting at about $1.38M. Builder website: Toll Brothers – Weston Reserve
2. Friendship Village — Beazer Homes
Beazer’s official Apex page shows Friendship Village as a single-family community, with pricing shown from the $640s / $661,990 depending on page context, plus quick move-in availability on the Apex builder page. Builder website: Beazer – Friendship Village
3. Friendship Village Townes — Beazer Homes
For buyers wanting lower-maintenance living, Beazer also has Friendship Village Townes, a townhome option in the same general Apex/Friendship area. Builder website: Beazer – Friendship Village Townes
4. Williams Grove — Stanley Martin
Stanley Martin shows Williams Grove in Apex as now selling, with 10 available homes and pricing from $558,590 on its Raleigh-Durham communities page. The community page positions it as single-family living near Downtown Apex and Cary. Builder website: Stanley Martin – Williams Grove
5. Brookside — Stanley Martin
Brookside is a 55+ active adult townhome community in Apex. Stanley Martin’s Brookside page describes it as a 79-townhome neighborhood, and an individual home page confirms active listings there. Builder website: Stanley Martin – Brookside
6. Retreat at Friendship — M/I Homes
M/I Homes shows Retreat at Friendship as a large master-planned Apex community with a projected 520 homes total, including 260 townhomes. M/I’s Apex page shows single-family pricing starting at $724,210. Builder website: M/I Homes – Retreat at Friendship
7. Retreat at Friendship Townhomes — M/I Homes
The townhome side of Retreat at Friendship is now selling, with pricing from $427,895 and floor plans roughly from 1,858 to just over 2,000 square feet. M/I also shows Apex quick move-in homes, including homes in this community. Builder website: M/I Homes – Retreat at Friendship Townhomes
8. Friendship Station — M/I Homes
M/I’s Friendship Station is another Apex community with a mix of home types. The community page says it will include single-family homes, townhomes, and retail/commercial space on 80 acres, and M/I’s Apex page shows townhomes there starting at $453,005. Builder website: M/I Homes – Friendship Station
9. Carolina Springs — Lennar
Lennar lists Carolina Springs in Apex as an actively selling master-planned community with collections of townhomes and single-family homes, starting in the low $400s on the collection page. Builder website: Lennar – Carolina Springs
10. Ennis Branch — Lennar
Lennar also shows Ennis Branch as coming soon in Apex, with planned single-family homes and townhomes. Builder website: Lennar – Ennis Branch
11. Horton Park — D.R. Horton
D.R. Horton shows Horton Park in Apex as now selling, with pricing from the $577s and 3 homes for sale on its regional page. The community page notes planned amenities including a pool and cabana. Builder website: D.R. Horton – Horton Park
12. The Townes at Horton Park — D.R. Horton
For townhome buyers, D.R. Horton lists The Townes at Horton Park in Apex from the $404s, with 4 bedrooms / 3.5 baths / 2-car garages and active homes for sale.
Builder website: D.R. Horton – The Townes at Horton Park
What Stands Out About Apex New Construction Right Now
Apex has a pretty wide spread of price points right now. On the more affordable side, there are townhome options starting in the low $400s with Lennar and D.R. Horton, while M/I also has townhome communities starting in the low-to-mid $400s. On the upper end, Toll Brothers’ Weston Reserve pushes into the luxury category at about $1.38M+.
There is also a noticeable cluster of development around the Friendship area, where buyers can compare multiple builders and product types in a similar location. Official builder pages show Beazer and M/I both active there, with single-family and townhome options.
For move-up buyers or buyers who want more square footage, communities like Williams Grove, Horton Park, and Weston Reserve may feel more attractive. For low-maintenance or lifestyle-focused buyers, communities like Brookside, Retreat at Friendship Townhomes, and The Townes at Horton Park are worth watching. That grouping is my synthesis based on each builder’s published home type, pricing, and community positioning.
Our Take as a Local Triangle Team
Apex new construction can look straightforward on the surface, but the details matter. Two homes with the same base price can end up very different once you factor in lot premiums, design center upgrades, appliance packages, closing cost incentives, and timeline risk. Builder contracts also work differently from standard resale contracts, so it helps to have someone looking out for the full picture.
At Blue Orchid Realty, we help buyers compare communities, study the fine print, and think through the parts that are easy to miss — not just the model home finishes, but also resale value, functionality, and negotiation opportunities.
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