Stewart Knowles Construction

Semi-Custom Homes by Stewart Knowles

Make it yours.
Skip the
construction loan.

Choose a homesite and a curated floor plan, personalize the design selections still available for your home, then purchase it complete at closing. No buyer-arranged construction loan.

White brick two-story home with a gabled roof and landscaped lawn, built by Stewart Knowles Construction
Vaulted living room with exposed wood beams and a stone fireplace

Why Semi-Custom

The personal touches of custom. The simplicity of a finished home.

The homesite and plan are set. The choices that make a house feel like yours are still open. And the purchase happens once, at closing.

01

Personal choices

Start from a curated floor plan, then choose from the finishes still open for your home, so it reflects how you live.

02

No construction loan to arrange

Stewart Knowles builds the home. You purchase it complete at closing, typically with a traditional mortgage or cash, instead of managing a construction loan and draw schedule.

03

Guidance throughout the build

Our team walks you through pricing, selections and progress updates, so you always know what is decided and what comes next.

One curated plan. Your finishes. A single, simple closing.

Semi-Custom Homes are for homeowners who want a place that feels personal, without taking on the design and financing of a fully custom build.

Bright living room with a wood-bead chandelier, white oak floors and an open view to the kitchen

How it works

Four clear steps, from homesite to closing.

The decisions come in a clear order, and our team is with you at each one.

New white board-and-batten farmhouse under construction on its homesite

01

Choose a homesite and plan

Browse available homesites and the curated floor plans offered for each. We'll help you compare layouts and find the right fit for how you live.

Kitchen with a farmhouse sink under black-framed windows and warm gray cabinetry

02

Review pricing and reserve

See the home's price and available upgrades in writing. Your deposit and any added costs are reviewed with you before you decide to move forward.

03

Personalize available details

Choose from the design selections still open at your home's stage of construction. We'll show you what's available and when each decision is needed.

04

Complete the home and close

We finish construction and walk the home with you, then you purchase it at closing. Timing follows construction progress, and we keep you updated along the way.

An honest note on selections

Available selections depend on each home's stage of construction. Homes earlier in the build usually have more options open; homes further along may already have some finishes chosen. We'll show you exactly what's still available for any home you're considering.

Deposits and the cost of any added selections are reviewed with you before you move forward.

Built in Middle Tennessee

270+

Homes Built

Stewart Knowles has built more than 270 homes across Middle Tennessee. That experience guides every Semi-Custom Home, from homesite to closing.

Entry foyer with wood double doors, a staircase with white oak treads and a brass pendant

Homeowner stories

In their words.

What Stewart Knowles homeowners say about building with our team. Scroll or swipe to read more.

Covered back porch with a tongue-and-groove ceiling, ceiling fans and a view of the trees

The craftsmanship is second to none! I couldn’t be more pleased with the quality and professionalism I have experienced with Stewart Knowles Construction and I’ve seen it all as a real estate agent myself! I highly recommend this builder!

The Rider Family

Custom Home

Overall, the SKC crew made the entire process much easier than we anticipated. We finished earlier than expected and under budget!! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Stewart Knowles Construction to any of our friends looking to build.

The Smagala Family

Custom Home

We are beyond happy with our beautiful forever home. We’ve been in our home a year now, and we have not had any problems. 100/10 for customer service and I would definitely recommend to others.

The Stewart Family

Custom Home

Questions

Good to know.

Have a question that isn't covered here? Our team is happy to talk it through.

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What makes a home semi-custom?

You start with a Stewart Knowles homesite and a curated floor plan, then personalize the design selections still available for that home. It's more focused than a fully custom build, which keeps decisions clear.

Do I need a construction loan?

No. You don't arrange a construction loan. Stewart Knowles builds the home, and you purchase the completed home at closing, typically with a traditional mortgage or cash. Any mortgage is subject to your lender's approval.

Which selections can I make?

It depends on the home's stage of construction. Earlier in the build, more finishes are usually open; later, some may already be selected. We'll show you what's available for the specific home.

How do deposits and added costs work?

Your deposit and the cost of any added selections are reviewed with you before you move forward, so you know what you're agreeing to.

When will my home be ready?

Completion depends on construction progress, weather and selections, so we don't promise a fixed closing date. We'll share a realistic estimate for your home and keep you updated along the way.

Where can I see what's available?

Current homes are listed on our Available Homes page. You can also contact our team to ask what's coming next.

Semi-Custom Homes

Find the home you'll make yours.

See current Semi-Custom Homes and homesites, or talk with our team about what's still open to personalize.

Let's talk

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