What Makes a Great New Home Community?

Choosing a new home is about more than the floor plan. It’s about more than the home itself, even. It’s about the community you live in every day. A great new home community offers comfort, convenience, and a lifestyle that fits your needs. From thoughtfully designed amenities to low-maintenance living and prime locations, today’s best new housing developments are built with homeowners in mind.

At Cothran Homes, we’ve spent over 30 years perfecting the art of the neighborhood. We know that your home doesn't end at your front door, but extends to the sidewalks where you greet your neighbors and the trails where you walk your dog. Here’s what to look for when choosing the perfect place to call home.

Lifestyle-Enhancing Amenities: Designed for Everyday Enjoyment

The best new home communities feature amenities designed to make life easier and more enjoyable, offering shared spaces that support an active and social lifestyle. When we plan our new construction communities, we aren't just placing houses on a map; we are creating hubs for connection.

From outdoor gathering areas to walking trails and green spaces, well-planned amenities bring neighbors together and enhance the overall living experience. Take our Holly Ridge community, for example, where residents can spend their Saturday afternoons at the expansive pool or challenge a neighbor to a match on the pickleball courts. These features transform a simple street into a vibrant social network.

Low-Maintenance Living for Modern Homeowners

A great community minimizes upkeep so homeowners can spend more time enjoying their home and less time maintaining it. Low-maintenance living is about prioritizing family, friends, and relaxation over a never-ending to-do list. This is especially vital for busy professionals, growing families, and retirees who want to trade their lawnmower for a lifestyle of freedom.

In many Cothran new home communities, the "work" of homeownership is simplified through:

• HOA-Managed Services: Many of our communities, such as Reidville Town Center, include lawn care and exterior maintenance in their HOA dues. This lock-and-leave capability is perfect for frequent travelers or anyone who’s had enough of weekend yard work.
• Durable, Modern Materials: We use high-quality exterior materials like fiber cement and architectural accents designed for longevity and curb appeal without the constant need for staining or repairs.
• Thoughtfully Planned Layouts: Our open-concept designs and modern systems reduce the long-term upkeep required to keep a home running efficiently.

Location That Supports Your Lifestyle

Location plays a critical role in the value and livability of new construction communities. At Cothran, we strategically select sites that offer a balance: a quiet retreat from the noise, without sacrificing the convenience of the city.

Convenient, Well-Connected Locations

The ideal community offers easy access to the things that matter. Things like shopping, dining, top-rated schools, and major roadways. Our new housing developments, like Holly View in Mauldin, are situated just minutes from downtown Greenville, giving you a quick commute to work or a short drive to a Saturday morning at the farmers market. Being near hubs like the GSP Airport and major interstates means you're always connected to the wider Upstate region.

Peaceful Settings Close to Everything

Great communities strike the perfect balance between quiet neighborhood living and proximity to the places you visit most. Whether it’s being walkable to the future Reidville Town Center or living steps away from the scenic Conestee Nature Park, our locations are chosen to enhance your mental well-being by keeping nature and necessities within reach.

Quality Homes and Thoughtful Design

How a home is built impacts your long-term satisfaction. In our new construction communities, we focus on "human-centered" design—architecture that works for the way people actually live today.

Attention to Detail Throughout the Community

From cohesive streetscapes to varied home exteriors, quality craftsmanship helps create a welcoming and visually appealing neighborhood. We avoid the "cookie-cutter" feel by offering diverse floor plans (like the modern farmhouse styles at Holly Ridge) that feature crisp board-and-batten siding and rustic brick accents.

Built for Comfort and Functionality

Well-designed homes feature open layouts, modern finishes, and flexible spaces. Whether you need a first-floor owner's suite for ease of access or a three-story townhome with a flex room for your home office, our new home communities offer versatile options that adapt as your life changes.

Find Your Place with Cothran Homes

A great new home community combines amenities, low-maintenance living, and a convenient location to support the way you live today…and tomorrow. At Cothran Homes, our new housing developments are thoughtfully designed to offer the comfort, quality, and lifestyle-focused features you deserve in the most desirable locations across the Upstate.

Stop searching for just a house and start looking for your community. Contact us today to learn more, or explore our current new construction communities and available floor plans to find your perfect new home.