New Construction Homes in Homewood, Alabama (2025 Guide)

What New Construction Looks Like in Homewood

Homewood isn’t building sprawling master-planned neighborhoods.

Instead, you’ll see:

✔ Tear-downs with custom builds

Older cottages being replaced by larger, modern homes — especially in Edgewood, West Homewood, and Hollywood.

✔ Private infill lots tucked between existing homes

Think one or two new homes at a time — not 50. These are increasingly harder to come by.

✔ Smaller clusters of new homes

A builder might develop 3-4 homes, often pre-sold or snapped up early by people “in the know.”

✔ High-end custom builder partnerships

Local builders, high craftsmanship, great design variety — but demand is fierce.

✔ Rare opportunities near schools, Downtown Homewood, Edgewood restaurants, and parks

And trust me, “rare” is not an exaggeration.

Where You’ll Actually Find New Construction in Homewood

Let’s be honest: Homewood is about as built-out as it gets.
But here are the real pockets where new homes do appear:

1. Edgewood Tear-Down + Rebuilds

Walk-to-school living. Sidewalks. Parks. People walking golden doodles like it’s a competitive sport.

2. Rosedale Infill Lots

Close to SOHO, Samford, and just minutes to downtown Birmingham.

3. Hollywood

Spanish Revival, Tudor, and modern interpretations of historic styles. Highly desirable, limited availability.

4. West Homewood

More emerging new construction, often modern or farmhouse-style builds.

5. One-off custom opportunities

This is where knowing a builder or having an agent with local connections (hi!) matters a LOT.

Homewood New Construction Pricing (2025)

Popular Builders in and Around Homewood

These builders frequently work in or near Homewood and create homes that fit the area’s architectural vibe:

Byrom Building
Willow Homes
Twin Construction
Slate Barganier
Ketchum & Company
Various boutique custom builders

Each builder has a different personality, style, and process — and matching the right builder to your goals is half the game.

This is the part no one tells you — but I will.

1. Many homes sell before they ever hit the MLS

Builders have waitlists. Word-of-mouth is real.

2. You must move FAST

Decision fatigue? Never heard of her. There are no slow buyers in Homewood.

3. Not all builders allow full customization

If you buy mid-build, you may choose finishes… or you may get the “Sorry, that ship sailed three weeks ago” treatment.

4. Lot availability is the hardest part

Finding a lot is the golden ticket.
Finding a good lot is the platinum one.

5. You need someone plugged in

This is where my builder partnerships become your advantage

Benefits of Building in Homewood

Even with the competition, the payoff is huge:

✔ You get the Homewood lifestyle

Top schools, sidewalks, restaurants, charm — everything in one square mile of happy chaos.

✔ You can control your finishes and layout

Because the existing cottage from 1948 probably doesn’t have your dream scullery kitchen.

✔ You maximize resale value

Homewood demand is evergreen. People don’t leave — they just wait for a house to hit the market like it’s Black Friday at Target.

✔ Energy efficiency + minimal maintenance

Older Homewood homes = plumbing surprises
New Homewood homes = upgraded everything

Ready to Explore New Construction Opportunities?

Whether you're looking for:

a modern farmhouse in Edgewood
a brand-new luxury home in Hollywood
a custom design-build in West Homewood
or a teardown-to-dream-home project…

I’d love to help.

I’ve spent 25 years selling Birmingham and working hand-in-hand with builders, and the Art House Team is deeply connected to what’s coming next in Homewood.

Let’s talk about your goals — and what’s actually possible in today’s market.

Roxanne Hale 205-352-7742