Data compiled Oct 31, 2026 · public sources only
Smith Douglas Homes vs D.R. Horton: Triangle new-construction comparison
Short answer
In our Oct 31, 2026 data, Smith Douglas Homes has 8 Triangle communities with a sourced price, from $193,900 (Bear Creek, Benson, Clayton, Lillington, Raleigh, Sanford), and D.R. Horton has 10 Triangle communities with a sourced price, from $299,990 (Apex, Clayton, Durham, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Hillsborough). Warranty: Smith Douglas Homes 1-year workmanship, 2-year systems, 10-year structural (In-house); D.R. Horton 1-year workmanship, 2-year systems, 10-year structural (Residential Warranty Company (RWC); insurer-backed structural years 3–10). Survey score: Smith Douglas Homes no public homeowner-survey score found; D.R. Horton no public homeowner-survey score found. Because at least one has no public survey score, we can't rank them on satisfaction.
A side-by-side look at Smith Douglas Homes and D.R. Horton using only figures we have sourced. "Not found" means we have not found a reliable source yet, not that it does not exist.
| Smith Douglas Homes | D.R. Horton | |
|---|---|---|
| Communities with a sourced price | 8 | 10 |
| Towns | Bear Creek, Benson, Clayton, Lillington, Raleigh, Sanford, Smithfield | Apex, Clayton, Durham, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Hillsborough, Lillington, Raleigh, Sanford, Siler City, Wilson's Mills |
| Lowest “from” price | $193,900 | $299,990 |
| Warranty | 1/2/10 yrs (W/S/St) In-house source | 1/2/10 yrs (W/S/St) Residential Warranty Company (RWC); insurer-backed structural years 3–10 source |
| Best public survey score | No public survey score found | No public survey score found |
| Current incentives | Up to $10,000 closing cost assistance · details | Incentive funds: buyer picks the buydown OR closing costs; Fixed (special rate); conventional 5.50% (5.939% APR) (+1 more) · details |
| HOA range | not found | not found |
| Tax rate range | 0.6000–1.2100 per $100 | 0.9106–1.2100 per $100 |
| Quick move-ins listed | 31 | 52 |
| Awards (Parade/MAME etc.) | 5 listed | 14 listed |
W/S/St = workmanship / systems / structural years; "?" means not stated. Build your own comparison.
Questions answered from our data
Is Smith Douglas Homes or D.R. Horton better?
It depends on what you weigh. We don't pick a winner. On public data: survey scores are Smith Douglas Homes: no public homeowner-survey score found; D.R. Horton: no public homeowner-survey score found. Compare warranty, price and location in the table.
Which is cheaper, Smith Douglas Homes or D.R. Horton?
Smith Douglas Homes has the lower lowest "from" price in our data ($193,900) versus D.R. Horton ($299,990). Prices vary by community and change often.
How do the Smith Douglas Homes and D.R. Horton warranties compare?
Smith Douglas Homes: 1-year workmanship, 2-year systems, 10-year structural (In-house). D.R. Horton: 1-year workmanship, 2-year systems, 10-year structural (Residential Warranty Company (RWC); insurer-backed structural years 3–10). Get the written warranty for your specific home.
Where do Smith Douglas Homes and D.R. Horton both build in the Triangle?
Both have communities in Clayton, Lillington, Raleigh, Sanford in our data. Smith Douglas Homes: Bear Creek, Benson, Clayton, Lillington, Raleigh, Sanford, Smithfield. D.R. Horton: Apex, Clayton, Durham, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Hillsborough, Lillington, Raleigh, Sanford, Siler City, Wilson's Mills.
Is Smith Douglas a good builder?
We found no public Raleigh-area homeowner-survey score for Smith Douglas Homes under our method, so we can't rate satisfaction. Its warranty is 1-year workmanship, 2-year systems, 10-year structural (In-house).
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.