Build on your lot in Raleigh/Durham
Build a Caruso Home on the site of your choice. Whether you already own land or you are looking for a lot to build on, our experienced team will guide you through the entire process.
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Build a Caruso Home on the site of your choice. Whether you already own land or you are looking for a lot to build on, our experienced team will guide you through the entire process.
Contact UsCaruso Homes “On Your Lot” program makes it easy to build the home you’ve been dreaming of—right where you want to live in Raleigh-Durham Triangle. Choose from a range of thoughtfully designed floor plans and personalize them to fit your modern North Carolina lifestyle.
Whether you already own land, need help finding the perfect spot in the fast-growing Triangle market, or select one of our featured lot/home packages, our experienced team will guide you through the entire process.
Since 1986, Caruso Homes has been the trusted choice for building a well-crafted home in the Research Triangle that’s uniquely yours.
Learn about our proven step-by-step process and review important FAQs.
EXPLORE THE PROCESSExplore our floor plans, view photos, 3-D Tours and use our interactive floor plan designer tool.
SHOW ME FLOOR PLANSBrowse build-ready lots with an estimate to build a Caruso Home on that lot.
SHOW ME LOT/HOME PACKAGESSearch all public land listings that are for sale in your area, then contact us for a lot evaluation.
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Finding land and the perfect floorplan can be complex. Our experienced team can help you narrow down the choices and simplify the process. Contact us to schedule a FREE 30-minute consultation and let us help you get started.
We build throughout Wake County and the surrounding Triangle counties, including Johnston, Durham, and Chatham Counties. Our team is active across the greater Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill metro area. Use our MLS land search tool to explore available homesites in your preferred location.
Yes. Our MLS land search tool lets you browse available lots across the Triangle. If you'd prefer a guided search, our team can help you evaluate specific properties for buildability. We also offer curated Lot/Home Packages that pair our most popular floor plans with pre-evaluated homesites.
Building permits in North Carolina are issued at the county or municipal level. Within the Triangle, requirements vary between Wake County, Durham County, and individual municipalities like Raleigh, Cary, Durham, and Chapel Hill. Our team manages the permit process for your specific jurisdiction and keeps you informed of the timeline throughout.
Permit timelines vary by municipality and project complexity. In high-growth areas like Wake County, plan review can take four to eight weeks or longer, depending on current volume. We submit applications as early as possible and build permit timelines into your overall construction schedule so there are no surprises.
It depends on your lot's location. Lots within municipal boundaries or established subdivisions are typically on public sewer. Lots in rural or semi-rural areas of Wake, Johnston, or Chatham Counties may require a private septic system, which is permitted through the county health department. We identify your lot's sewer situation during the site assessment before you sign a contract.
Yes — setback requirements, lot coverage limits, and zoning classifications all affect where and how large your home can be on a given lot. Lots in floodplain areas or near streams may also have riparian buffer requirements under North Carolina regulations. Our Lot Evaluation assesses all of these constraints and confirms which of our floor plans are a fit for your homesite.
High demand in the Triangle means both permitting offices and contractors are often at capacity, which can extend timelines compared to slower markets. Our team accounts for current local conditions when setting your build schedule. Building on your own lot with Caruso means you're not competing with other buyers for a spec home — you secure your timeline when you contract.
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