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New Construction Guide · Cabarrus County

New Construction Homes in Concord, NC: Communities & Area Guide

The Charlotte metro's second-largest city — new townhomes from the $280s, move-up single-family, a 55+ enclave and luxury homesites.

Photo: Indy beetle, CC0

Meet Concord

High Performance Living

Population
105,240 (2020 Census)
County
Cabarrus County seat
Location
About 20 miles northeast of Uptown Charlotte
ZIP codes
28025, 28026, 28027
City motto
"High Performance Living"
Rooftop view over downtown Concord, North Carolina
Photo: Indy beetle, CC0

Concord is the most populous city in Cabarrus County and the second-most populous city in the Charlotte metro. Founded in 1796 and incorporated in 1806, its name means "to bring into harmony." It won the All-America City Award in 2004. Interstate 85 runs through the city, I-485 runs along its southwest side, and US 29 and US 601 pass through town. The city also runs Concord-Padgett Regional Airport, and the CK Rider bus serves Concord and Kannapolis.

City of Concord website

Source: Wikipedia.

Motorsports

Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord
Photo: DiscoA340, CC BY-SA 4.0

Concord is home to Charlotte Motor Speedway (opened 1959), zMax Dragway, and race teams including Hendrick Motorsports, RFK Racing, Legacy Motor Club and Chip Ganassi Racing. Concord Mills and Great Wolf Lodge are here too.

Getting around / commute

New homes · Builder communities

New construction communities in Concord

These Concord communities were confirmed on the builders' own websites in October 2026. Availability and pricing change fast — ask Steve for current incentives before you visit.

M/I Homes

Piper Landing

Two-story townhomes · 1,600–1,787 sq ft

From $299,990

as listed by the builder on October 19, 2026 — confirm current pricing with Steve.

69-acre neighborhood planned for 221 townhomes and 81 single-family homes; amenity center with pool, cabana and playground.

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Ryan Homes

The Mills at Rocky River Townhomes

Townhomes · 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, from 1,584 sq ft

From $289,990

as listed by the builder on October 19, 2026 — confirm current pricing with Steve.

or browse new construction

Ryan Homes

Cannon Run Townhomes

Townhomes · 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, from 1,757 sq ft

From $331,990

as listed by the builder on October 19, 2026 — confirm current pricing with Steve.

Quick move-in homes available.

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Pulte Homes

Cannon Run

Single-family homes · 2,369–3,103 sq ft

From $512,990

as listed by the builder on October 19, 2026 — confirm current pricing with Steve.

Pool and cabana now open; basement homesites available; high-speed internet, TV and lawn care included in HOA fees; sidewalks to W.R. Odell Elementary.

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M/I Homes

Annsborough Park

Single-family homes · 2,980–4,074 sq ft

From $640,000

as listed by the builder on October 19, 2026 — confirm current pricing with Steve.

Closeout — final homes in a 300-home community with pool, clubhouse and pickleball courts.

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Niblock Homes

Red Hill

Single-family homes · 3–5 bedrooms, from 2,059 sq ft

From $560,600

as listed by the builder on October 19, 2026 — confirm current pricing with Steve.

Walking trails, access to the Carolina Thread Trail and park areas, on land where the home of Martin Pheifer once stood.

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Niblock Homes

Cumberland (55+)

Low-maintenance active-adult homes · 2–3 bedrooms, from 1,629 sq ft, main-floor primary bedroom

From $547,300

as listed by the builder on October 19, 2026 — confirm current pricing with Steve.

Walking trail, clubhouse, dog park and pickleball court.

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Niblock Homes

Cordera

Luxury single-family homes · 3–4 bedrooms, from 2,605 sq ft

From $861,900

as listed by the builder on October 19, 2026 — confirm current pricing with Steve.

Just 25 large homesites.

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Various builders

Custom new builds

Individual custom homes around Concord

Steve tracks custom new construction that never appears as a "community."

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Not listed: sold-out or closed communities (Allburn, Childers Park Townes, Autumn Park, Spring Meadow, Green Acres, Towns at Cliffwood); Montevue, a planned luxury community that isn't on the builder's website yet; and communities with Huntersville, Harrisburg, Kannapolis or Midland addresses. Ask Steve for updates on coming-soon communities.

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Around your new neighborhood

What living near your new home is like: local favorites

From the Downtown Concord business directory (2026).

Vintage postcard of Concord's business district
Photo: Boston Public Library, CC BY 2.0

Eat

Coffee, tea & sweets

Drinks & fun

Information gathered October 2026.

Planning a new home in Concord?

Find your bearings

Map of Concord

Beyond your front door

Parks & outdoors

The City of Concord runs three recreation centers, eight parks, four sports complexes and an aquatics center. Lake Fisher offers 3 miles of lakefront on 534 acres for boating, fishing, greenways and bike paths. The city also owns Rocky River Golf Club, an 18-hole championship course designed by Dan Maples.

Source: Wikipedia.

Verify before you buy

Schools serving Concord

Concord is served by Cabarrus County Schools. Verify the assignment for a specific address with the district before you buy.

Save the date

Upcoming & annual events

From the City of Concord, 2026 — confirm before you go.

Fri Nov 20

6–9 PM

29th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Downtown Concord

Free; children's activities, live music, fireworks.

Sat Nov 21

2:30 PM

98th Concord Christmas Parade

Downtown Concord

Presented by Eli Lilly — one of North Carolina's oldest continuously running Christmas parades.

Tree lighting and parade information →

Social

Concord on Instagram

In the news on X

Concord on X

A 0.029-second finish at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Kasey Kahne's 2006 Charlotte sweep, 20 years later

Expert guidance

Buying new construction in Concord?

Steve Dalia works with new construction buyers across Concord and Cabarrus County.

Steve Dalia

Broker/Owner, Inbound Carolina

(954) 415-4515

smdalia@inboundcarolina.com

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Attribution & sources

Photo credits

  • Overlooking Concord, North Carolina — Indy beetle — CC0 · Source
  • Charlotte Motor Speedway (June 2023) 12 — DiscoA340 — CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
  • Street scene. Business District. Concord, N. C. — Boston Public Library — CC BY 2.0 · Source

All images via Wikimedia Commons.

Sources: Wikipedia; City of Concord; Downtown Concord; builder websites (M/I Homes, Ryan Homes, Pulte Homes, Niblock Homes). Information gathered October 2026; verify details before relying on them.