Travars Built Homes builds custom homes on your lot across Central North Carolina, including Chatham, Durham, Orange, Wake, and Alamance counties. Whether you’re planning to build in Pittsboro, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, Apex, or surrounding areas, we guide you through the process of turning your land into a finished home that fits how you want to live—with local experience in each of the areas below.
Whether you’re building on open land, a homesite just outside town, or property that’s being subdivided, our builder-led approach is designed to help you create a home that fits both your land and your lifestyle.
Chapel Hill & Orange County
Chapel Hill & Southern Orange County
Custom homes just outside town, including areas like White Cross, Jones Ferry Road, and toward the Haw River.
See more about building on your lot in Chapel Hill.
Cedar Grove, Caldwell & Northern Orange County
Areas just north of Chapel Hill offer a mix of privacy, acreage, and proximity to town—often with more flexibility.
See more about building on your lot in Cedar Grove, Caldwell, and Northern Orange County.
Hillsborough & Efland
Historic character, Riverwalk access, and homesites with more space in areas like Efland and Wilkerson Acres.
See more about building on your lot in Hillsborough.
Durham & Northern Triangle
Durham County
From infill opportunities to more private homesites in areas like Bahama, Rougemont, and Treyburn, Durham offers a wide range of settings for custom homes.
See more about building on your lot in Durham.
Lee County
Sanford & Deep River Area
An emerging area with accessible land, growing interest, and proximity to both Chatham County and the Triangle.
Chatham County & Jordan Lake Area
Pittsboro & Jordan Lake
A central hub for custom homes with strong growth, access to Jordan Lake, and a range of homesite options.
See more about building on your lot in Pittsboro.
Siler City, Silk Hope, & Crutchfield Crossroads
Rural settings with open land generally have a lower cost than Pittsboro, offering flexibility and long-term potential.
See more about building on your lot in Siler City.
Bonlee, Goldston, & Bear Creek
Quiet, low-density areas with room to spread out and opportunities for more intentional site planning.
See More about building on your lot in Bonlee, Goldston, and Bear Creek.
New Hill, Moncure, Apex, & Western Chatham
Areas connecting Chatham and Wake counties, offering a balance of accessibility and flexibility depending on location.
Wake County
Southern Wake County (New Hill, Apex & Fuquay-Varina)
Areas along the Wake–Chatham line offer a mix of accessibility and land opportunities, particularly around New Hill and toward Apex and Fuquay-Varina. These locations provide a balance between proximity to Raleigh and the flexibility of building on your own land.
Alamance County & Western Areas
Mebane
A growing area between the Triangle and Triad, with a mix of in-town lots, open land, and homesites just outside town.
See more about building on your lot in Mebane.
Eli Whitney, Saxapahaw & Snow Camp
Rural communities with strong character, a connection to the Haw River, and homesites shaped by the surrounding landscape.
See more about building on your lot in Eli Whitney, Saxapahaw, and Snow Camp.
Building Across Central North Carolina
Travars Built Homes builds across Chatham, Alamance, Durham, Orange, Wake, and other surrounding counties.
The areas highlighted above represent where we build most often, based on land availability, project fit, and where many homeowners are choosing to build today.
If you have land—or are considering land—in a nearby area, we’re always glad to talk through the opportunity and help you evaluate next steps.
Building on Your Lot—Wherever You Are
In many cases, the right homesite isn’t tied to a specific city—it’s about finding land that fits your goals.
We regularly build on:
- Rural and acreage properties
- Homesites just outside town limits
- Land that is being subdivided for a new home
- Lots within established communities
Each homesite is different, and our process is designed to help you evaluate both the land and the home together from the beginning.
Start the Conversation
If you’re considering building anywhere in Central North Carolina, we’d be glad to talk through your location, your land, and your next steps.