Building

New construction, as it stands.

A community delivered in phases over two decades contains sections at very different stages. This page explains how to tell them apart — and what a published builder list can and cannot tell you.

The unhelpful thing about most new-construction pages is that they are written once and left standing. A builder listed as “active” may have closed out its final release years earlier, and a section described as “coming soon” may be fully occupied.

Rather than publish a roster that quietly goes stale, this page sets out the four stages a Palisades section can be in and the questions that establish, today, which one applies to the home in front of you.

Stages

Four states a section can be in.

Actively selling sections

Neighborhoods where a builder is still releasing lots and writing contracts. Availability in a community this size moves quickly, and a section can close out between one visit and the next. Confirm current release status directly with the builder before planning around it.

Completed phases

Sections that have delivered their final homes. These trade as resale, even when the houses are nearly new. Builder warranty coverage may or may not transfer, and its remaining term should be confirmed in writing.

Resale-only neighborhoods

Earlier phases of the community where all original construction is long finished. Value-add here comes from renovation rather than from specification choices.

Custom lot construction

Individually owned parcels built one at a time rather than in a builder release. Timelines, review, and permitting are handled by the owner's team rather than by a production builder's process.

Due Diligence

Six items to confirm in writing.

Which association will govern the home

A large planned community can contain multiple associations. Ask for the specific declaration and current assessment schedule applying to the lot, not to the community generally.

What the base price actually includes

Elevation, structural options, lot premium, and finish allowances are separately priced by most builders. Compare fully specified totals, not base prices.

The architectural review path

Plan approval requirements differ between builder-controlled sections and individually owned lots. Confirm what review applies before committing to a design.

Permitting and site conditions

City of Charlotte permitting, tree ordinance requirements, stormwater controls, and grading conditions all affect schedule and cost. These are parcel-specific.

School assignment for the address

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools assigns by address and has redrawn southwest Charlotte boundaries more than once. Verify with the district's locator rather than with a sales office.

Club membership terms

Purchasing a new home does not by itself confer membership in the private club. Categories, availability, and costs are set by the club and confirmed with the club.

Common Questions

Building here, answered.

Is there new construction in The Palisades?+

The community has been delivered in phases over many years, and newer sections have continued to deliver homes while earlier phases have closed out. Which sections are actively selling changes over time, so verify current status with the builder rather than relying on any published list.

Who builds in The Palisades?+

Different neighborhoods within the community were delivered by different builders, and a builder active in one phase may have completed its work years ago. Treat historical builder information as history, not as current availability.

Can I buy a lot and build my own home?+

Individual custom construction has occurred in several sections. Whether a specific parcel is available and what review applies to it depends on the lot, the governing association, and current inventory.

Is a nearly new resale home the same as new construction?+

Not contractually. Warranty coverage, closing process, and negotiability differ, and remaining builder warranty may not transfer. Confirm the terms in writing.

How long does custom construction take here?+

Timelines depend on design complexity, permitting, site conditions, and trade availability, and they have varied considerably in recent years. Any schedule should come from the builder holding the contract.

Last updated August 2026

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