Data compiled Oct 31, 2026 · public sources only
Lennar vs Ryan Homes: Triangle new-construction comparison
Short answer
In our Oct 31, 2026 data, Lennar has 11 Triangle communities with a sourced price, from $261,990 (Apex, Durham, Garner, Holly Springs, Raleigh, Rolesville), and Ryan Homes has 4 Triangle communities with a sourced price, from $269,990 (Durham, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Pittsboro). Warranty: Lennar 1-year workmanship, 2-year systems, 10-year structural (In-house (Lennar Limited Warranty)); Ryan Homes 1-year workmanship, 2-year systems, 10-year structural (In-house (NVR)). Survey score: Lennar 3.9/5 on NewHomeSource TrustBuilder (Raleigh-Durham area (Quality sub-score 3.7)); Ryan Homes no public homeowner-survey score found. Because at least one has no public survey score, we can't rank them on satisfaction. Ryan Homes' own site listed 16 Raleigh-area communities from $239,990 on Nov 1, 2026 (snapshot below).
A side-by-side look at Lennar and Ryan Homes using only figures we have sourced. "Not found" means we have not found a reliable source yet, not that it does not exist.
| Lennar | Ryan Homes | |
|---|---|---|
| Communities with a sourced price | 11 | 4 |
| Towns | Apex, Durham, Garner, Holly Springs, Raleigh, Rolesville, Sanford, Smithfield | Durham, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Pittsboro |
| Lowest “from” price | $261,990 | $269,990 |
| Warranty | 1/2/10 yrs (W/S/St) In-house (Lennar Limited Warranty) source | 1/2/10 yrs (W/S/St) In-house (NVR) source |
| Best public survey score | 3.9/5 · NewHomeSource TrustBuilder · 639 reviews source | No public survey score found |
| Current incentives | Rate buydowns and closing cost assistance on select homes (amounts not stated) · details | None found publicly · details |
| HOA range | $99–$190/mo | not found |
| Tax rate range | 0.8806–1.2050 per $100 | 0.9151–1.0721 per $100 |
| Quick move-ins listed | 43 | not captured |
| Awards (Parade/MAME etc.) | 18 listed | None found |
W/S/St = workmanship / systems / structural years; "?" means not stated. Build your own comparison.
Ryan Homes public community list (snapshot Nov 1, 2026)
Ryan Homes' own Raleigh-area page listed 16 communities from $239,990 on Nov 1, 2026. ryanhomes.com These are shown separately because the comparison table above uses the same sourced community records we hold for every builder; we have not yet checked each of these communities individually.
| Community | Town (as listed) | From |
|---|---|---|
| Williams Run | not shown on list | $239,990 |
| Partridge Village | not shown on list | $259,990 |
| Rollman Farms Townhomes | Raleigh | $269,990 |
| Griffin Farm Townes | not shown on list | $269,990 |
| Brookshire Single Family | not shown on list | $269,990 |
| Wrenn Farms Main Level Living Townhomes | not shown on list | $279,990 |
| Kipling Village | Fuquay-Varina | $289,990 |
| Rollman Farms Main Level Living Townhomes | Raleigh | $299,990 |
| The Glen at Hollybrook | Wendell | $299,990 |
| Harpers Glen Single Family | Wendell | $299,990 |
| Griffin Place | not shown on list | $324,990 |
| Signature Homes at Brookshire | Sanford | $329,990 |
| Highland Ridge | Willow Spring | $379,990 |
| Allen Park Single Family | not shown on list | $434,990 |
| Townes at The Station | Apex | $449,990 |
| Enclave at Bells Lake | Apex | $519,990 |
Questions answered from our data
Is Lennar or Ryan Homes better?
It depends on what you weigh. We don't pick a winner. On public data: survey scores are Lennar: 3.9/5 on NewHomeSource TrustBuilder (Raleigh-Durham area (Quality sub-score 3.7)); Ryan Homes: no public homeowner-survey score found. Compare warranty, price and location in the table.
Which is cheaper, Lennar or Ryan Homes?
Lennar has the lower lowest "from" price in our data ($261,990) versus Ryan Homes ($269,990). Prices vary by community and change often.
How do the Lennar and Ryan Homes warranties compare?
Lennar: 1-year workmanship, 2-year systems, 10-year structural (In-house (Lennar Limited Warranty)). Ryan Homes: 1-year workmanship, 2-year systems, 10-year structural (In-house (NVR)). Get the written warranty for your specific home.
Where do Lennar and Ryan Homes both build in the Triangle?
Both have communities in Durham, Garner in our data. Lennar: Apex, Durham, Garner, Holly Springs, Raleigh, Rolesville, Sanford, Smithfield. Ryan Homes: Durham, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Pittsboro.
Is Ryan Homes a good builder?
We found no published Raleigh-area homeowner-survey score for Ryan Homes on the sources our method uses (Avid Ratings, NewHomeSource TrustBuilder, GuildQuality) as of Nov 1, 2026. Star ratings on individual sales-office listings (for example Google/Birdeye) are not homeowner surveys under our method, so they are not used. Its published warranty is 1-year workmanship, 2-year systems, 10-year structural (In-house (NVR)).
Compiled from cited public sources as of Oct 31, 2026 and provided as-is; details change often. Verify prices, incentives and warranty terms with the builder and your lender. Not financial or legal advice. See our terms & disclaimer and methodology.