New Construction vs. Resale in Knightdale
Knightdale has one of the more active new-construction pipelines in eastern Wake County right now, with national builders working multiple communities simultaneously alongside an older base of resale homes built from the 1990s through the 2010s.
New construction in Knightdale
New Construction
- Entry points currently starting in the high $200,000s to low $300,000s for townhome and cottage collections
- Single-family plans ranging into the $600,000s in communities like Highlands Summit at Mark's Creek
- Builder warranties and current-code energy efficiency
- Longer wait for mature landscaping/trees than resale stock
Resale
- Established lots closer to downtown Knightdale and Knightdale Station Park
- Wider mix of lot sizes and architectural styles from the 1990s–2010s growth waves
- Typically faster access to mature trees and established yards
Builder pricing shown throughout this guide reflects publicly listed starting prices as of September 2026 and is subject to change — always confirm current pricing and incentives directly with the builder or with Phil.
Knightdale Community Guides
Unlike Durham or Raleigh, Knightdale doesn't have dozens of established legacy neighborhoods — most of its housing stock is organized around newer subdivisions and active new-construction communities. Here's a full breakdown of what's building right now.
Retreat at Robertson
Overview: A Lennar community offering two distinct product lines at different price points.
What to Know: Cottage Collection from $332,990; Summit Collection from $398,990.
Why People Move Here: Entry-level new construction with a lower buy-in than most single-family options in the Triangle.
Tips from Phil: Don't assume the Cottage Collection and Summit Collection are simply “smaller vs. bigger” versions of the same home — walk both models before you commit, since the floor plans differ enough in layout that one may fit your day-to-day better than the price gap alone suggests. Also ask specifically what's a structural option versus a design-center upgrade before you sign, since published starting prices rarely include every finish you'll see in the model.
Haywood Glen
Overview: D.R. Horton community with villa and manor-style product.
What to Know: The Villas from $339,990; The Manors from $416,990.
Why People Move Here: A middle price point between the cottage-style entry communities and larger single-family plans elsewhere in town.
Tips from Phil: The Villas here are attached product, so before you tour, ask to see the HOA's shared-maintenance responsibilities in writing — that's the detail buyers moving from a detached home elsewhere in the Triangle are usually least prepared to compare. If you're cross-shopping this against Retreat at Robertson, bring your own price-per-square-foot numbers rather than relying on the base price alone.
Camden Park & Forestville Yard
Overview: Two adjacent Davidson Homes communities closer to the center of town.
What to Know: Camden Park from $310,000; Forestville Yard from $327,000 (townhomes from $315,000).
Why People Move Here: Proximity to downtown Knightdale and Knightdale Station Park at one of the lower price points in town.
Tips from Phil: These two communities sit close enough to downtown Knightdale and Knightdale Station Park that lot location matters more here than in some of the further-out communities — ask which sections are actually within walking distance versus a drive, since “close to downtown” can mean different things depending on which phase you're buying into.
Silverstone
Overview: Taylor Morrison community with both traditional single-family and townhome product.
What to Know: Traditional homes from $476,999; Townes from $329,999.
Why People Move Here: Range of price points within one community, useful for buyers deciding between a townhome and single-family.
Tips from Phil: This is one of the few communities in town where the same builder offers both a townhome and a traditional single-family line, so it's worth touring both before you lock in a budget number — buyers sometimes assume they need the higher price point and end up happier, with more flexibility, in the Townes.
The Preserve at Marks Creek
Overview: Pulte Homes community.
What to Know: From $299,990 — currently the lowest published entry price in Knightdale's active pipeline.
Why People Move Here: Lowest-cost new-construction entry point in town right now.
Tips from Phil: Being the lowest published entry price in Knightdale's current pipeline usually means the fastest-moving inventory and the least room to negotiate — if this is the community you want, get pre-approved before you tour so you can act the same day if the right lot or plan is available.
Stoneriver
Overview: Lennar community with multiple product collections.
What to Know: Multiple collections from $370,990–$539,990.
Why People Move Here: Wide price range under one community, appeals to move-up buyers as well as first-time buyers.
Tips from Phil: With this wide a price spread inside one community, ask the sales office for the specific collection name and lot premium on any home you tour — “Stoneriver” by itself doesn't tell you which product line you're comparing, and I've seen buyers assume they were shopping the same collection across two visits when they weren't.
Highlands Summit at Mark's Creek
Overview: Drees Homes community, the highest price point currently active in Knightdale.
What to Know: From $641,700.
Why People Move Here: Larger custom-leaning floor plans for buyers who've outgrown entry-level new construction elsewhere in town.
Tips from Phil: At this price point in Knightdale, you're paying for larger, more custom-leaning plans rather than location — Highlands Summit isn't closer to downtown or the interstate than the lower-priced communities, so make sure the extra budget is going toward square footage and finishes you actually want, not an assumption about location.
Coming Soon: Brio & Village Gate
Overview: Two upcoming communities — Brio (DRB Homes) and Village Gate (Stanley Martin Homes).
What to Know: Pricing not yet released.
Community names, builders, and starting prices per publicly listed builder data as of September 2026 (aggregated via NewHomeSource) — availability and pricing change frequently; confirm directly with each builder or with Phil.
How Knightdale Compares
| Town | Population (approx.) | Distance to Downtown Raleigh | Distance to RDU | Drive Time from Knightdale |
|---|
| Knightdale | 23,719 | 15 min | 30 min | — |
| Wendell | 21,384 | 24 min | 35 min | 14 min |
| Garner | 47,177 | 14 min | 23 min | 18 min |
