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New Construction
Much of the valley's new building is north of the city around Daleville, with pockets across Roanoke County. Your agent should know the builders as well as the floor plans.
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The market, briefly
What this costs in the Roanoke area
Varies by builder, lot and options. Get the base price, the lot premium and the cost of the options you actually want, in writing.
Figures reflect publicly reported Roanoke-area activity and are for general orientation only — they are not an appraisal. Ask us for current numbers on your specific situation.
Botetourt is where the land is
A lower tax rate, 70 cents per $100 in 2026, plus available land has put much of the valley's new building around Daleville, Troutville and the Route 220 corridor. Daleville Town Center adds townhomes and single-family houses to an existing walkable center.
The builder's agent works for the builder
The friendly person in the model home represents the seller. You can usually bring your own agent at no extra cost, but often only if they're with you on the first visit. Ask before you walk in.
Read the HOA before you choose the lot
New subdivisions usually come with covenants and an HOA, and sometimes private roads or a shared stormwater pond. Know what you will pay for and maintain before you pick a lot.
Check the road, too
VDOT is widening I-81 between Exits 143 and 150, with new lanes expected around 2030 and completion in 2031. A new house near Exit 150 can still be an easy commute; expect work zones for a while.
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Questions to ask any agent about this
Ask these of any agent — one we introduce or one you found yourself. A specialist answers easily. Everyone else gets vague.
- Which builder, and how many homes have they finished in the valley?
- What's in the base price, and what are the lot premiums?
- What does the HOA cover and cost, and are the roads public or private?
- Who handles warranty repairs, and how quickly?
- Can my own inspector see the house before drywall and at the end?
Neighborhoods that fit
A starting point. Details change — always verify current rules with the HOA and the locality.
| Neighborhood | Where | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Cave SpringSuburban | Roanoke · Roanoke Co. | Roanoke County's established suburbs along Route 419: ranches, two-story traditionals and cul-de-sacs, with the county offices here. |
| StarkeySuburban · Mixed | Roanoke · Roanoke Co. | Along Starkey Road near Route 419, where Tanglewood Crossing is rebuilding the old mall site as a mixed-use center. |
| Daleville Town CenterPlanned · Mixed-Use | Daleville · Botetourt Co. | A 117-acre planned center with apartments, townhomes, single-family houses, shops and a summer concert pavilion. A full grocery store was approved in 2026. |
| Ashley PlantationGolf · Subdivision | Daleville · Botetourt Co. | A golf community in Daleville with several named sections and two courses. |
| TroutvilleSmall Town · Trail | Troutville · Botetourt Co. | A Botetourt County town at I-81 Exit 150 on the Appalachian Trail; split between the Lord Botetourt and James River high school zones. |
Where to look for this
Botetourt, Daleville & North County
The valley's growth corridor. New neighborhoods around Daleville, Hollins at the county line, and old towns up the road: Troutville, Fincastle and Buchanan.
Explore this areaCave Spring & Southwest County
Established suburbs off Route 419, the Parkway along the ridge, and Back Creek and Bent Mountain where the county turns rural.
Explore this areaVinton & the Southeast Valley
A small town ten minutes from downtown, Explore Park and the Parkway next door, and the roads that head out to Smith Mountain Lake.
Explore this areaOr maybe you're really after…
Historic Homes
Victorians in Old Southwest, bungalows in Grandin and Wasena. Beautiful houses that come with rules, tax credits, and a century of maintenance.
What to knowMountain-View Homes
The view is why you're here. The slope, the driveway, the well and the septic are what you're actually buying.
What to knowAcreage & Land
From a few wooded acres off Route 221 to working farmland in Botetourt. Land is a different business from houses, and it needs a different agent.
What to knowLooking for new construction?
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