Frequently Asked Questions: Luxury Custom Homes in Greater Charlotte, Lake Norman & Surrounding Counties

We proudly build luxury custom homes throughout Greater Charlotte and Lake Norman, NC, specializing in Mecklenburg, Iredell, Cabarrus, Rowan, Catawba, Lincoln, and Gaston Counties. Our focus includes vibrant communities like Davidson, Huntersville, Cornelius, and Mooresville, as well as other desirable neighborhoods across the region.

Yes! We specialize in on-your-lot custom homes. Our team provides unparalleled knowledge to assess your homesite, including properties that may require a tear-down and rebuild. We also expertly navigate complexities such as water/sewer connections, well/septic systems, easements, and local ordinances, ensuring your property is perfectly suited for your vision.

Our team is delighted to help you discover the ideal property or community for your custom home. You can start by exploring available luxury homesites directly on our website. We leverage unparalleled local knowledge and longstanding partnerships with a diverse group of real estate professionals to help you find an extraordinary parcel of land that perfectly aligns with your vision.

Our luxury custom homes generally start from $1.4 million, excluding the homesite. This investment reflects unparalleled craftsmanship, high-end finishes, and a personalized design experience. Specific pricing depends on your chosen floor plan, customization options, and your homesite's unique characteristics.

The starting price for your luxury custom home signifies a commitment to unparalleled craftsmanship and a foundation of exceptional quality. It includes a robust structural design built to our specifications, using top-tier building materials. You also receive model-level luxury finishes, professional-grade kitchen appliances, and distinctive plan-specific design features like elegant ceiling details, built-ins, and accent walls. Essential design support from our expert team is also encompassed, ensuring your new custom embodies our brand's quality, functionality, and sophisticated design even before further personalization.

At AR Homes® Charlotte and Lake Norman, our comprehensive quoting process ensures fully transparent pricing for every detail of your new home. Our quotes meticulously outline finish levels for each room, down to the make and model of your appliances and plumbing fixtures, including square footage changes and resulting adjustments to finish materials. This detailed approach covers the complete scope of your custom build, providing clear, upfront costs with no hidden surprises, bringing you peace of mind as you budget.

While we don't directly offer financing, we can connect you with trusted lenders experienced in custom home construction who understand the unique financing structures for luxury new builds and can help you secure the best options.

Searching for the perfect luxury custom home design might initially seem daunting, but AR Homes® has simplified the process. You can find inspiration directly on our website by browsing our extensive collection of award-winning floor plan designs, exploring detailed 3D visualizations, and taking virtual tours. Our site provides in-depth information, helping you discover designs based on your preferred building location across the Charlotte and Lake Norman area, desired square footage, layout, and features.
To experience our innovative design, functionality, quality craftsmanship, and attention to detail firsthand, visit The Equinox model in Copper Pine. Our fully furnished model home, open daily in Davidson, allows you to envision the finer details and quality of your own custom residence.

Once you're ready, true customization begins. Whether choosing an existing AR Homes® award-winning design as a foundation or creating an entirely new floor plan from scratch, our expert residential design team crafts a personalized plan in a matter of days. You can combine elements from multiple luxury floor plans or develop unique features that match your vision for a truly bespoke custom-built home.

By creating a custom home that is designed for your lifestyle, you’ll know exactly what you’re getting from the onset with no hidden surprises. The process will take you through every major decision, from the orientation of your kitchen to the stone finish of your outdoor living space, and everything in between. You can ensure your space is the right balance of beauty and functionality with every nuance considered with your lifestyle in mind.

Absolutely! We design and build exquisite outdoor living features to perfectly complement your luxury custom home. Common additions for your Charlotte and Lake Norman residence include custom pools and spas, outdoor kitchens, cozy fireplaces, and elegant fencing, all meticulously integrated into your home design. These highly personalized options will be transparently outlined and priced during your design and quoting process.

Numerous advantages come with building a luxury custom home with Monterey Bay Construction, LLC. Chief among them is the vast array of personalization options for your Charlotte, Lake Norman, or North Carolina residence. Whether you’re looking for a specific floor plan configuration, distinctive materials or finishes, or want to maximize your homesite's views, our design professionals can adapt one of our award-winning home designs or completely start from scratch for your new construction home. By creating a custom home precisely designed for your lifestyle, you’ll know exactly what you’re getting from the outset with no hidden surprises. Your custom-built home will balance beauty and functionality perfectly, with every nuance considered.

Our custom home building process is designed to be seamless and enjoyable. It typically begins with a personalized consultation to understand your vision, followed by site evaluation, tailored floor plan design, detailed pricing, and comprehensive construction oversight. We guide you from concept to move-in day for your luxury Lake Norman residence. Our custom homebuilding guide outlines each stage from start to finish. Contact our team to request a copy or learn more.

No two custom homes are alike, leading to varying construction timelines per project. Custom homes often take longer than spec homes due to their unique floor plans, which have more intricacies and custom products. Once your custom home design, features, finishes, and homesite are determined, our team will provide transparent schedules, giving you an accurate construction timeline for your unique residence.

Our distinction as a leading luxury home builder in Charlotte stems from decades of experience, award-winning designs, uncompromising quality, and a personalized client-centric approach. We combine the proven processes and resources of the AR Homes® network with deep local expertise to deliver an unparalleled custom home-building experience. We've refined a method that allows customers to efficiently design and build a functional, beautiful, and customized home, ensuring exceptional craftsmanship and preferred access to leading building products for your luxury custom home in NC.