New construction buyers in the greater Winston-Salem area consistently land on two communities when they want modern construction without going too far from the city: Clemmons and Advance. Both have active builder pipelines. Both offer finished product with warranties and modern layouts. But they deliver new construction in very different settings.

I'm Fannie Fleming, REALTOR at ERA Live Moore Real Estate, a 30-year veteran real estate agent with over 1,100 homes sold and 28 Google 5-star reviews. Here's how the new construction comparison actually plays out in Winston-Salem NC real estate 2026.

Where Is Builder Activity More Concentrated?

Q: Which community has more active new construction? Clemmons has more concentrated builder activity within established suburban corridors. New construction homes in Clemmons are spread across multiple developments along the US-158 corridor and in established subdivision extensions, giving buyers more community options to choose from. The infrastructure is already in place — roads, utilities, commercial access — which is why builders continue to favor this corridor.

Advance's new construction is more closely tied to the Bermuda Run corridor in Davie County. New construction homes in Advance often come with meaningfully more land than Clemmons new builds at comparable prices. For buyers who want a brand-new home on a half-acre or more, Advance delivers options that Clemmons simply can't match at the same price point.

What Does New Construction Cost in Each Community?

Q: How do builder prices compare? New construction pricing in both communities is broadly comparable in the $300,000–$600,000 range. Clemmons homes between $400,000 and $600,000 include strong new construction inventory. Advance homes between $400,000 and $600,000 are similarly priced but — and this is the key difference — the Advance home often sits on considerably more land.

At the upper end, Clemmons homes over $600,000 and Advance homes over $600,000 both represent premium new construction, but the Advance product at this level tends toward larger estates with more privacy.

What Styles Are New Construction Builders Producing?

Q: What architectural styles are available in new construction? Clemmons new construction leans toward transitional-style homes in Clemmons and contemporary designs — open floor plans, modern kitchens, primary suites on the main level where builders are targeting a specific buyer demographic. Two-story new construction in Clemmons dominates the volume builder segment.

Advance builders are producing more colonial-style homes in Advance and traditional-style new construction with more exterior character and larger footprints. Homes with 3-car garages in Advance are common in new construction at this price point.

"New construction buyers need to think about the land as much as the house. A builder can change the finishes, the fixtures, even the floor plan. They can't change the lot size." — Fannie Fleming, ERA Live Moore Real Estate

Check the Advance home value reports and Clemmons home value reports to understand appreciation in each market. Download the buyers guide Winston-Salem NC 2026 and contact Fannie Fleming real estate at ERA Live Moore Real Estate to tour current new construction options in both communities.