Location is one of the most important decisions you make when building a custom home. In the wrong location, even the most beautiful house might disappoint homebuyers, and we can help you weigh the pros and cons of certain areas in South Carolina.
Building custom homes in the Columbia metropolitan area gives you the best of both worlds. If you want to be close to or in the city, build in Cayce, downtown Columbia, or Forest Acres. If you want to be further from the hustle and bustle of the city but still within reach, build in Chapin, White Knoll, Lexington, or Elgin. Once you have chosen a location and purchased the land, we can begin construction on your custom home.
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What Are the Best Places to Build Custom Homes in South Carolina?
Our builders know the best locations for custom homes in South Carolina, and can help you decide where to place your new house.
Ballentine
Ballentine is located near Lake Murray, making it a popular destination for custom homes. Route 76 runs straight through Ballentine, putting your new house in a very convenient location with good schools.
Blythewood
Building in Blythewood places you near local golf clubs, convenient highways, and just north of Columbia for some of the best shopping, while also having the space you want between you and your closest neighbor.
Cayce
Just southwest of Columbia, Cayce is a much smaller city with a slower pace of life. Build here for a more suburban feel, close to the Congaree River, the beautiful Cayce and West Columbia Riverwalk, and all the downtown amenities.
Chapin
There’s also space in and around Chapin. While Chapin is also a small town, it’s one of the most undeveloped in the area, as homes are spread out few and far between as you get further away from Columbia. With it being right on Lake Murray, it’s a perfect place for luxury homes, lake living, and the schools are excellent.
Columbia
The capital of South Carolina, Columbia, is one of the most popular locations for custom homes. While it’s very developed, there’s still room to build a large, one-of-a-kind house that keeps you close enough to the buzz and excitement of city life with all the fine dining, Gamecock football (at the University of South Carolina), shopping, and the Soda City Market on Main Street on weekends.
Elgin
Along Route 1, Elgin is a quaint town, and your family can easily fit into the community when you move into your custom home there. It’s a mecca for luxury homes with a more a rural lifestyle but still close enough to commute to town.
Forest Acres
Forest Acres is a highly developed part of the city, yet it still maintains a laid-back, suburban feel, much like the rest of South Carolina. With Forest Lake, a country club, and other amenities, Forest Acres is a popular location for building custom homes and boasts short commute times anywhere in town.
Irmo
Irmo also offers more secluded properties and plenty of suburban neighborhoods, while still being just a short drive away from larger cities, like Columbia. It’s close to Lake Murray and has the best shopping in the area at Harbison Blvd with the Columbiana Mall and so many other restaurants, movie theaters, and attractions.
Lake Murray
Building on and around Lake Murray is a dream for many homebuyers in South Carolina. It’s one of the most beautiful lakes in the state and you get the advantage of being close to Columbia rather than completely isolated from a large metropolitan area. We can help you capture the essence of a luxury lakeside house while planning your custom build on Lake Murray, helping you maximize your view and the surrounding environment.
Pine Ridge
Pine Ridge also features a luxury golf club, plenty of untouched land, and is situated just east of South Congaree, making it a highly desirable location for development. You can find more space out here and a friendly small-town vibe.
Seven Oaks
Like many other South Carolina suburbs, Seven Oaks gives you proximity to nature, like creeks, rivers, and parks, while also keeping you close to major cities, as it’s only eight miles northwest of downtown Columbia.
South Congaree
South Congaree is a small town in South Carolina. However, there is still undeveloped land available where you can build your custom home and accommodate features such as two-car garages, outdoor amenities, and other elements that require more space.
Springdale
Springdale is home to a small, tight-knit community with close access to important highways and popular cities. Fairly residential, Springdale is a great place to situate your custom home in South Carolina.
St. Andrews
St. Andrews is another suburb of Columbia near the Harbison State Forest. If you want to nestle your custom home within the hickories, oaks, and pines, St. Andrews may be the ideal location for you and your family. With easy access to I-20 and I-26, you’re still connected to important highways when you build in St. Andrews.
West Columbia
West Columbia is an ideal location for building, particularly for those who work in Columbia. You can easily commute from your comfortable custom home in West Columbia to your job in Columbia, avoiding all the drawbacks of living in a crowded city and enjoying a suburban neighborhood.
White Knoll
While it’s only about 30 minutes to Columbia from White Knoll, you wouldn’t know it. White Knoll’s ponds, trees, and other scenery make it an idyllic place to build in South Carolina if you are looking for more of a rural, country feel.
How to Pick the Best Place to Build Your Custom Home
If you haven’t already purchased the land on which you plan to build your custom home, we can help you decide which area is best, based on your house plans and overall goals.
Your budget may factor into your decision. While some land in South Carolina is more expensive in some areas than others, you should also consider the amount of land improvements that need to be done.
Undeveloped land requires us to add utility and road access, and you may need to allocate a larger portion of your budget to this part of the pre-construction process.
Your custom home should be practical for you and your family. Building anywhere within the Columbia metropolitan area means you’re close to city attractions, while still being able to get the peace and quiet that rural and suburban South Carolina provides.
While we can’t start building until you’ve picked a location, we can start planning your custom home and we may be able to point you to a perfect lot. We can discuss your general vision, specific needs, and prepare house plans so we can commence construction as soon as possible after you purchase the lot.
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