New Construction Homes in Marion, IA

We currently have new construction homes active in Marion, including 5321 Silver Rock Dr, a 6-bedroom, 3-bath home with a 4-car garage and roughly 3,344 square feet across both levels. Marion is also where we’ve done the largest share of our building since founding the company in 2006, so our current inventory here tends to be deeper than in outlying communities.

What’s Available Right Now

Beyond active listings, we take orders for new construction on client-owned lots throughout Marion, working from four base plans: the Carlton Oaks 2, Dempster 2-Story, Olympic, and Par Circle. Given the lot sizes common in established Marion neighborhoods, we frequently build larger versions of these plans here, similar in scale to our current listings, with finished lower levels adding significant additional living space beyond the main floor.

20 Years of Building Experience, Concentrated Here

Our founder had 15 years of framing experience before founding Martin Built Homes in 2006, and the company now has more than 20 years of experience building custom homes, most of it concentrated in Marion and Cedar Rapids. That matters for new construction specifically because framing decisions made early in a build are the hardest and most expensive to correct later, and it’s the phase where local experience with Marion’s soil and lot conditions pays off most.

Comparing a Spec Home to a Custom Order

If you buy a home we’ve already built or one currently under construction, like our Silver Rock Dr listing, you get a finished or nearly finished product on a known timeline. If you build custom on your own Marion lot, you control layout, size, and finishes from the start, but you’re working on our standard build timeline, about 100 days from foundation dig to completion, rather than moving in immediately.

Pricing in This Market

Entry-level new construction starts around $200,000. Our typical completed home runs about 1,600 square feet near $230,000, while larger Marion projects, closer in scale to our current listings, move into the $350,000 to $1,000,000 range. Home sizes across our full portfolio span roughly 1,300 to 8,000 square feet. Our budget calculator tool can help you model your specific size and finish target before you commit.

Why Building in Our Home Base Is an Advantage for Buyers

Because Marion is where we’re headquartered, we can typically get eyes on a lot faster, schedule walkthroughs with less lead time, and rely on established relationships with local subcontractors and inspectors. That translates to fewer scheduling surprises during your 100-day build window compared to projects further from our base.

What Buyers in Marion Tell Us

Marion buyers frequently mention appreciating that a partner, not a rotating site supervisor, is the one answering their questions throughout the build. Given how much of our work happens here, that continuity is easiest for us to deliver in this specific market.

Next Step

If you want to see our current Marion listings or start a custom build on your own lot, call us at 319-551-7617. We can typically schedule an in-person lot visit quickly given how close Marion is to our home base.

FAQ

What new construction is currently available in Marion? We have active listings including a 6-bedroom, 3-bath home with a 4-car garage at 5321 Silver Rock Dr, and we regularly take on new custom builds on client-owned Marion lots.

Why does it matter that you’re based in Marion? Being headquartered here means faster lot visits, fewer scheduling delays, and established relationships with local subcontractors and inspectors.

How much does new construction cost in Marion? Entry-level builds start around $200,000, with larger Marion projects often reaching $350,000 to $1,000,000 depending on size and finishes.

Can I buy a home you’re already building instead of starting from scratch? Yes, we regularly have homes in progress that buyers can purchase, which shortens the timeline compared to a full custom build.