Caruso Homes
https://www.carusohomes.com · 4 Triangle communities listed on NewHomeSource source · 1 of 4 with a sourced price on this site
Communities & starting prices
| Community | Town | From | HOA dues | Quick move-in | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lake Townes at Flowers Plantation builder site | Clayton | $349,900 | Not published source | 7 quick move-in source | source |
HOA dues are shown per month where the period is published. "Not published" means the builder page did not state dues; ask the builder. Quick move-in counts change daily. Estimate a monthly payment on the cost calculator.
School assignment
- Johnston (1 community): School assignment lookup Reassignment in progress source
Assignments are by address and can change; check the district tool for the exact home address. We do not list specific schools.
Current incentives
No current advertised incentive found in our sources as of Oct 28, 2026. Ask the sales office for the current offer sheet.
Warranty
Administered by: Residential Warranty Company (RWC)
Builder publishes a sample RWC-style 10-year written warranty book (media.carusohomes.com).
Source: builder's own page or document source · checked Oct 28, 2026. Terms vary by state and contract; get the written warranty for your home.
Customer satisfaction & team awards
Homeowner survey scores
- No public survey data found (Avid Ratings, NewHomeSource, GuildQuality checked).
Team & customer-experience awards
- No public customer-experience awards found (AvidCX, Guildmaster, Lifestory, Eliant checked).
Only public scores and awards are shown; no private or internal survey data. Scores reflect the scope noted (division vs company-wide). How we benchmark builder teams.
Documented concerns
- r/raleigh: multiple buyers report subcontractors swapped repeatedly, poor quality control, unresponsive warranty source
- Maryland class action alleges sewage backups/defective sewer systems (Bell v. Caruso Homes, not NC) source
- NC appellate case Brown v. Caruso Homes (jury-trial rights issue) source
From news reports, court records and public Reddit threads. Individual posts are opinions, not verified fact.
Awards & Recognition
Parade of Homes awards
- 2026 · Raleigh-Wake Parade of Homes, Gold · Category 13, $661,000–$685,000 · House: Wylie (official winners list (PDF)) source
MAME awards
- None found in public sources yet.
Sustainability efforts
- None found in public sources yet.
Other recognition
- None found in public sources yet.
Awards lists are incomplete. Parade and MAME items come from the HBA of Raleigh-Wake County winners lists where available; others from builder sites, press releases or program pages as noted. More on award sources.
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Reddit posts are individual experiences, shown with links so you can read the full context. Builders can send corrections; we update with a source.