Building a home on your lot allows you to have incredible flexibility. You can construct your perfect custom home that suits your lifestyle, and you can select your dream location in Central Indiana.

Choice of Environment

When you purchase your own lot for a custom home, you have the unique opportunity to choose the environment that best fits your lifestyle and preferences. Whether you’re drawn to quieter living or the energy of a city neighborhood. Selecting your own location means you’re not limited to pre-planned developments—you can find a spot that feels right for you, whether it’s close to work, good schools, nature trails, or family. It’s a level of freedom that makes the custom home process even more personal and rewarding.

Ability To Customize

Once you’ve purchased your lot, H•E Homes will work with you to construct your custom home. We will begin the customization process by selecting one of our available layouts, or you can build from scratch with the help of our team. Working with our team, you can then decide which upgrades you would like such as built-in cabinets, higher quality carpet padding, or the addition of a mudroom. You’ll have complete control over customizing your home, from the flooring and exterior design to the built-in fixtures and finishes.

Before purchasing a lot, it’s important to consult with a custom home builder. At H•E Homes, we can help evaluate the property for suitability, potential building challenges, and ensure it aligns with your vision for the home. Our expertise can save you time, money, and unexpected complications down the road.

Here are a few items that are important to consider:

Terrain

Making sure that the topography and soil quality are ideal for building a home is crucial. Difficult terrain with severe sloping or rocky soil can complicate construction, and erosion can lead to serious foundation issues. We can advise on these terrain issues, ensuring your lot is perfect for your future home.

Zoning

In addition to soil and topography considerations, you should check the zoning bylaws for the lot. Custom homes require careful planning, and certain areas in Indiana will have restrictions that may impact your new home, such as its size or levels.

Appraisal

One of the most important parts of choosing the right lot is having it appraised. An appraisal will help ensure that the land is suitable for construction and that it is not overpriced. Also, an appraisal will be required if you plan on getting a mortgage from a lender.

Utilities

Finally, you need to know if the lot is capable of accommodating necessary utilities, including electricity, water, and sewer or septic.

Be sure to give us a call before choosing a lot for your new home.  We can advise you on what lot best fits your Indiana home needs. 

As you and your family budget for your new home, it’s important to be aware of all potential fees that come with buying a lot.

Depending on the lot and your financing, you may need to pay these fees on top of the purchase price:

• Appraisal costs
• Realtor commissions
• Percolation testing (for septic)
• Soil testing
• City and county fees
• Utility installation
• Land survey fees
• Loan origination fees
• Closing costs

While you may face unexpected costs when buying a lot, you can rest assured that your custom home won’t have hidden fees. Here at H•E Homes, we provide our customers with all-inclusive turnkey pricing, meaning no surprise costs during the home-building process.

Our team provides 100% transparent pricing, ensuring there are no surprises at any point in the homebuilding process.