Shopping Phoenix home builders means a lot of driving. Every model home smells like new carpet and optimism.
The hard part is comparing builders on the same terms. Where are they building now, what do they sell and where do prices start?
So we built this list from each builder’s own website on November 9, 2026. Every builder is linked so you can check it.
Short answer: Toll Brothers had the most Phoenix-area community listings on its own site on November 9, 2026. Fulton Homes, Pulte and Lennar followed. Published starting prices ran from $292,990 in San Tan Valley to over $2 million in North Scottsdale.
How did we rank these Phoenix home builders?
We ranked by footprint: the number of Phoenix-metro community listings on each builder’s website on November 9, 2026. Ties go alphabetically. This is not a quality ranking, because we can’t verify build quality or reviews for you.
Builders also count differently. Toll lists each collection on its own, while Lennar groups neighborhoods under one master plan. And a “from” price usually leaves out lot premiums and upgrades.
| Builder | Listings (Nov 9, 2026) | Sample areas | Published starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toll Brothers | 27 | Scottsdale, Surprise, San Tan Valley | From $395,000 |
| Fulton Homes | 25 (Fulton’s count) | Gilbert, Queen Creek, Surprise | Homes listed from $413,570 |
| Pulte and Del Webb | 25 | 12 cities | See community pages |
| Lennar | 19 active | 14 cities | From the $200,000s, per Lennar |
| Ashton Woods | 14 | Goodyear, Laveen, Maricopa | From $356,740 |
| Mattamy Homes | 14 | Buckeye, Goodyear, San Tan Valley | From $369,990 |
| KB Home | 12 | Buckeye, Gold Canyon, San Tan Valley | From $292,990 |
| Shea Homes | 9 | Mesa, Peoria, Queen Creek | From $496,990 |
| Camelot Homes | 7 (1 coming soon) | Scottsdale, Phoenix, Peoria | From $1.3 million |
| Woodside Homes | 5 | Gilbert, Glendale, Queen Creek | From $434,995 |
1. Toll Brothers: luxury collections across the Valley
- Listings: 27
- Where: Scottsdale (Sereno Canyon, Storyrock), Surprise (Sterling Grove), San Tan Valley, Peoria, Goodyear, Fountain Hills and North Phoenix
- Home types: single-family, paired duets and condo villas, plus 55+ designs at Sterling Grove
- Published prices: $395,000 (Sterling Grove villas) to $2,787,995 (Sereno Canyon)
Toll has the widest price spread here. See Toll Brothers Arizona.
2. Fulton Homes: an Arizona builder in seven locations
- Communities: 25 in 7 locations, by Fulton’s count
- Where: Avondale, Gilbert (Cooley Station), Litchfield Park, Queen Creek (Barney Farms), San Tan Valley and Surprise
- Home types: single-family
- Published prices: listed homes from $413,570 (Escalante) to $815,005 (Cooley Station)
Fulton posts prices lot by lot instead of one “from” price. Start at Fulton Homes.
3. Pulte Homes and Del Webb: 12 cities and two 55+ communities
- Listings: 25, including two Del Webb communities
- Where: Apache Junction to Surprise, including Jorde Farms in Queen Creek
- Home types: single-family, plus Del Webb’s 55+ active adult communities, Sun City Festival and Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch
- Published prices: not shown on the metro page we checked, so open each community page
Both are PulteGroup brands. See Pulte Phoenix and Del Webb Phoenix.
4. Lennar: master plans from Apache Junction to Avondale
- Listings: 19 active, several of them multi-neighborhood master plans
- Where: 14 cities, including Windstone Ranch (Surprise), Teravalis (Buckeye) and Madera (Queen Creek)
- Home types: single-family, Next Gen homes with a private suite, and 55+ active adult homes at Asante Heritage
- Published prices: homes in the $200,000s, per Lennar; Windstone Ranch from $484,990
Lennar says many Phoenix homes include popular features at no extra cost. See Lennar Phoenix.
5. Ashton Woods: West Valley and Pinal County neighborhoods
- Listings: 14
- Where: La Privada (Goodyear), Solara (Laveen), Aloravita (Peoria), Amarillo Creek (Maricopa), Wildera (San Tan Valley) and more
- Home types: single-family, with single-level plans at Wildera
- Published prices: $356,740 (Amarillo Creek) to $575,490 (Aloravita)
See Ashton Woods Phoenix.
6. Mattamy Homes: single-family homes in eight cities
- Communities: 14, by Mattamy’s count
- Where: Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear, Phoenix, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Surprise and Waddell
- Home types: single-family, with RV-garage homes at Las Ventanas in Goodyear
- Published prices: $369,990 (Rosewood Heights) to $630,990 (Las Ventanas RV Collection)
7. KB Home: the lowest published starting prices here
- Communities: 12, including three coming soon at Olea in Queen Creek
- Where: Buckeye (Mystic Vista, Teravalis), Gold Canyon, Goodyear and San Tan Valley (Skyline Village)
- Home types: single-family, one and two stories
- Published prices: $292,990 (Skyline Village Prelude) to $358,990 (Goodyear)
KB notes a homesite premium may apply. See KB Home Phoenix.
8. Shea Homes: Mesa, Peoria and a Trilogy community
- Listings: 9
- Where: Avalon Crossing (Mesa), Aloravita (Peoria), Jorde Farms and Encanterra (Queen Creek), Blossom Rock (Apache Junction)
- Home types: single-family and duplex; Encanterra has a partial 55+ designation
- Published prices: $496,990 (Queen Creek) to $977,140 (Peoria)
See Shea Homes Arizona.
9. Camelot Homes: semi-custom luxury, mostly in Scottsdale
- Communities: 6 selling, plus Long Canyon Reserve in Peoria coming soon
- Where: five in Scottsdale, including The Edge at Joy Ranch, and Viridian in Phoenix
- Home types: semi-custom luxury homes, plus a custom and renovation division
- Published prices: Viridian from $1.3 million; The Edge at Joy Ranch from the low $2 millions
Browse Camelot Homes communities.
10. Woodside Homes: five Phoenix-area communities
- Communities: 5 (its Arizona page also lists three in Prescott)
- Where: Gilbert (33 North), Glendale (Icon at Thunderbird), Gold Canyon and Queen Creek
- Home types: single-family, including a gated Glendale community
- Published prices: $434,995 (Queen Creek) to $1,149,990 (Gilbert)
How do you choose between Phoenix home builders?
Start with location and budget. Then compare what a model home won’t show you: the contract, the warranty and the strings on any incentive.
- Confirm the license. Acting as a contractor without one is unlawful under A.R.S. 32-1151.
- Ask what the “from” price includes, such as lot premium and landscaping.
- Get the warranty booklet before you sign.
- Ask whether an incentive requires the builder’s lender.
- Drive the commute at 7:30 a.m. The model home is peaceful. Loop 303 at rush hour is not.
Builders write their own contracts, so have a real estate attorney review yours.
Is new construction or resale the better buy in Phoenix?
Neither wins across the board. New construction brings a warranty and incentives. Resale brings mature trees and a seller you can negotiate with directly.
Nationally, the U.S. Census Bureau reported a $400,400 median new-home price for September 2026, with 8.4 months of supply. That’s a lot of inventory, which helps explain the incentives. Homie compares the two paths in new construction vs resale in the Phoenix metro.
What incentives are Phoenix home builders offering right now?
Mostly rate deals through the builder’s lender. For context, the Freddie Mac 30-year average was 7.18% on November 5, 2026. On November 9, builders advertised:
- Pulte and Del Webb: 4.99% (4.988% APR) conventional or 4.75% (5.433% APR) FHA examples, closing by December 31, 2026
- Ashton Woods: 3.99% (4.75% APR) fixed
- KB Home: as low as 4.99% (5.781% APR) on a 5/1 FHA adjustable-rate loan
- Woodside: 4.999% (5.737% APR) on select homes
- Toll Brothers: 5.49% (5.76% APR) 30-year fixed on select homes, for a limited time
However, a wide gap between rate and APR usually means points or fees. Ask a loan officer to compare Loan Estimates.
Should you bring your own agent to a Phoenix model home?
You can, and it’s worth considering. The sales rep in the model home works for the builder. Your own agent works for you on price, upgrades and the contract.
Per the National Association of Realtors consumer guide, you sign a written buyer agreement before touring with an agent. Compensation is negotiable. Builders handle agent pay differently, so ask before your first visit. A local Homie agent can help from day one.
Do you need a home inspection on a new build in Arizona?
It’s optional, but many buyers get one. City inspections check code. Your own inspector checks the work for you.
Common checkpoints are pre-drywall, the final walkthrough and before the first-year warranty ends. Homie’s home inspection checklist covers what to look for.
What protections do Arizona new-home buyers have?
Beyond the builder’s written warranty, state law sets deadlines. Under A.R.S. 12-552, most contract and implied-warranty claims must be brought within eight years of substantial completion.
Before suing over a defect, buyers must give written notice and a chance to repair under A.R.S. 12-1363. Complaints to the Registrar of Contractors on a new build are due within two years of closing or move-in, whichever is first, per A.R.S. 32-1162. A real estate attorney can explain how these fit your contract.
What should you know about HOAs and water in new Phoenix communities?
First, ask whether the community has an HOA. Then get the dues and the CC&Rs before you sign.
Water matters too. Arizona created the Phoenix and Pinal active management areas under A.R.S. 45-411. Inside one, a developer generally needs a certificate of assured water supply before selling lots, per A.R.S. 45-576. The state’s subdivision public report reflects this under A.R.S. 32-2183, so ask the builder for it.
Quick answers
Are there custom home builders in Phoenix?
Yes. Camelot Homes builds semi-custom luxury homes in Scottsdale and Phoenix, and it also runs a custom and renovation division. Its Viridian community in Phoenix was listed from $1.3 million in November 2026. If you already own land, you’d usually hire a licensed general contractor instead. Either way, confirm the Arizona license first.
Which Phoenix home builders have the lowest starting prices?
On November 9, 2026, KB Home was lowest at $292,990 in San Tan Valley. Ashton Woods started at $356,740 in Maricopa, and Mattamy at $369,990 in San Tan Valley. Still, a starting price isn’t a payment. Try Homie’s affordability calculator before you tour.
Are there 55+ new home communities near Phoenix?
Yes. Del Webb lists Sun City Festival and Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch. Lennar lists Asante Heritage as active adult, and Toll Brothers offers 55+ designs at Sterling Grove. Shea’s Encanterra carries a partial 55+ designation. Age rules differ by community, so read each one’s restrictions before you tour.
Should I sell my current home before buying new construction?
It depends on your financing and timing, so talk with a loan officer first. Builders often ask whether your purchase depends on a sale. If you own now, a free home value report gives you a starting point for what your home might bring.
The bottom line
Phoenix home builders in late 2026 range from San Tan Valley homes under $300,000 to Scottsdale estates over $2 million. The right one depends on location, the contract and whether an incentive beats a plain price cut.
Ready to tour new builds with someone in your corner? Start your Phoenix home search with Homie and work with a local agent who represents you. Whether you’re buying, selling, or doing both, Homie has your back.
— The Homie Team
*Examples are for illustrative purposes only. This article is general information, not legal, tax, lending or insurance advice.
*All brokerage fees, including listing and buyer agent compensation, are fully negotiable and determined solely by the seller and service provider. Flat-fee pricing and service availability may vary by location.
*Market data from the U.S. Census Bureau (September 2026 new-home sales) and Freddie Mac (November 5, 2026). Builder details from each builder’s website, checked November 9, 2026. All data obtained from sources deemed reliable but not verified. Information not guaranteed.