Guide to Charleston Homes (2024)

Ryan Renner Omaha Real Estate Agent
By: Ryan Renner, Realtor

I've guided many Omaha families through the new construction process. If you are considering buying or building a new home, please reach out. I look out for your best interests, not the builders.

In 2023, Charleston Homes built 185 homes in Douglas and Sarpy County. That makes them the 3rd largest builder in the Omaha area (by number of homes).

Charleston Home was founded in 2007 by owner and president Marc Stodola. In addition to having over 30 years of experience providing custom-built homes in Omaha, Marc has assembled a competent and diverse team of both local and national home builders in order to produce an enjoyable experience for his customers. Charleston Homes has not only assembled a knowledgeable group of employees and contractors, but has also taken the time to develop its top-notch building practices and procedures.

Don’t tour a model home without reading this, it could save you thousands of dollars.

Current Floor Plans

Charleston Homes currently has 10 floor plans.

Ranch

The Alexandra
2,002 SF | 3 Beds | 2 Baths
2-Car optional finished basement

The Alexandra by Charleston Homes

The Durham
1,823 SF | 3 Beds | 2 Baths
Optional finished loft with bathroom.
Optional finished basement with den, bedroom and bathroom.

The Edgebrook
1,932 SF | 3 Beds | 2 Baths
9’ ceiling height in basements
Drop-zone off the garage

The Edgebrook by Charleston Homes

The Lexington
3 Beds | 2 Baths
Secondary bedrooms separated from the primary suite creates a sense of privacy.
The primary closet has separate access to the laundry room, which provides convenience and functionality.

The Parker
1,559 SF | 3 Beds | 2 Baths
Drop zone off garage entry.
Optional trayed ceiling in primary bedroom and great room.

The Memphis
1,479 SF | 3 Beds | 2 Baths
Perfect for who is looking for their first home or to downsize.

The Denton
1,593 SF | 3 Beds | 2 Baths
Perfect for the cost-conscious buyer.

The Wingate
1,450 SF | 2 Beds | 2 Baths
High Efficiency Furnace.
42″ upper kitchen Cabinets.

2 Story

The Jackson
2,540 SF | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths
Basement finished through drywall.
4’ bump-out addition in dinette area.

The Richmond
2,397 SF | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths

The Trenton
2,265 SF | 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths

The Trenton by Charleston Homes

Model Locations

Charleston has models located in Elkhorn, Bellevue, and Gretna.

If you want a private tour of a model, please reach out to me.

Arbor View
20459 Meredith Circle Elkhorn, NE 68022
This location has the following models: The Alexandra, The Edgebrook and The Trenton

Falcon Pointe
5307 Leawood Drive Papillion, NE 68133
Please note Falcon Pointe has a Papillion address but fall in the Bellevue schools.
Models at this location: The Lexington, The Richmond, The Memphis and The Denton.

Highland Pointe (Gretna)
20702 Riviera Drive Gretna, Nebraska 68028
Models at this location: The Durham, The Jackson and The parker.

Subdivisions

Standard Features

The base price of our homes includes a lot allowance, two car garage, and full unfinished basement with egress window.

SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:

  • Custom Neighborhoods
  • $70,000 included lot allowance
  • Maintenance-Free Exteriors
  • Numerous Exterior Combinations
  • Partial Brick or Stone Fronts
  • 3 Car Garage Option
  • Open Floor Plans
  • Media Rooms
  • Finished Loft Option
  • High Efficiency Furnaces
  • Standard 42” Kitchen Cabinets
  • 50 Gallon Water Heaters
  • Spacious Kitchen Pantry
  • Large Master Suite

Customizations / Selection Process

The Charleston Home Building Process

  1. Visit Models and Select Home Plan - Visit model houses before making a selection so that you may better envision your perfect home.
  2. Preview Appointment at Their Design Studio - During this step, you will meet at their Design Studio where the Design Studio Specialist will give a brief tour. You’ll have numerous exterior and interior options to choose from.
  3. Lender Pre-Approval - Charleston Homes has relationships with Omaha’s top lenders. A pre-approval allows you to establish your new home budget and move on to the next step.
  4. Price Out and Lot Selection - Charleston Homes can build in custom neighborhoods all across the Omaha metro area. They also own lots in several subdivisions which you can choose from.
  5. Customization - You will easily be able to personalize your new home, depending upon your taste and budget. With a number of exterior and interior options to choose from, customization couldn’t be simpler.
  6. Purchase Agreement - The purchase agreement will specify floor plan, custom selections, and the price of your new home.
  7. Pre-Construction Meeting - Before construction begins, the Charleston Homes production manager will guide you through the entire construction process, in order to keep you involved every step of the way. At this meeting, you will get the opportunity to meet your project’s superintendent. You will get to visit your selected lot before reviewing all of your custom selections.
  8. Construction Process - Sales staff will update you continuously on the status of your home.
  9. New Home Orientation and Sign Off - When your home is near completion, you will be given a room-by-room tour to demonstrate the quality features and operating procedures for all aspects of your home. Any items from your New Home Orientation will be completed and signed off by you, before you close.
  10. Closing - Closing on your scheduled date is something Charleston Homes takes pride in.

Warranty

Warranty work is done by the same contractors who build your home.

You will have full access to their customer portal. There you will find interactive tools like your warranty manual, helpful videos, FAQ, emergency contacts, search features and the ability to track service requests.

Once you are all settled in, about 60 days after you’ve closed, they will check in with you to answer any questions or take care of any concerns you may have.

Eleven months after closing, they reiterate their commitment to satisfaction by again taking the time to address questions or concerns, and handle any required warranty work.

Financing

Charleston Homes built solid relationships with these specific mortgage lenders:

  • ACCESSbank Mortgage
  • Belay Mortgage
  • Benchmark Mortgage
  • Centris Federal Credit Union
  • Charter West Bank
  • Core Bank
  • First National Bank Omaha
  • Gateway Mortgage
  • Pinnacle Bank
  • Security National Bank
  • Union Bank & Trust

Don’t tour a model home without reading this, it could save you thousands of dollars.

Thinking About New Construction? You NEED Your Own Agent

As your agent, I can do all of this...

  • Show You Model Homes From ALL Builders
  • Help You Choose The Right Builder (some builders are better than others)
  • Help Write The Contract, Explain It, and Negotiate On Your Behalf
  • An Independent Set of Eyes and Ears
  • The Builder Has An Agent, Why Shouldn’t You?

Let me help.

I’ve represented a lot of families build homes in the Omaha area. 

You deserve to be represented. And you should be represented by an independent agent.

This is the biggest purchase of your life, and I'm here to help make it easier.


Ryan Renner, Realtor 

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