D.R. Horton Communities in Richmond, Virginia
D.R. Horton in Richmond, explained by independent agents.
The largest homebuilder in the country, strongest in affordable and first-time-buyer homes, with a 55+ line in Hanover. Eighth by 2025 Richmond closings. Here is what they build and what it costs this week.
The nation’s largest builder, value-focused here.
D.R. Horton has been the largest homebuilder in the United States by volume every year since 2002. Founded in 1978 and publicly traded, it competes hard on price, with particular strength in affordable and first-time-buyer housing, plus move-up and active-adult communities. In Richmond it builds in Chesterfield, Henrico, and Hanover.
Founded by Donald R. Horton in Arlington, Texas. Publicly traded on the NYSE.
The largest homebuilder in the country by volume, every year since 2002.
Known for affordable and first-time-buyer housing, alongside move-up and active-adult product.
Eighth-most homes closed in the Richmond region: 172 homes, about $89.9M (HBAR via Richmond BizSense).
Their team sells the homes. We work only for you, if you want that.
D.R. Horton’s on-site team knows these communities and will work with you directly if you prefer. Want your own representation instead? We protect your registration on day one, walk the lot with you, press for incentives and closing-cost help, review the contract and design-center pricing, and inspect at pre-drywall and final. Because D.R. Horton typically pays the buyer’s agent, this usually costs you nothing, confirmed in writing before you sign. Here are the pros and cons of having your own agent.
Transparency note. Mission Realty is an independent brokerage and is not affiliated with D.R. Horton. D.R. Horton does not pay to be featured here. If that changes, this line will say so.
Six D.R. Horton communities, across the region and the price range.
A representative set across counties, home types, and budgets. D.R. Horton builds more than these in the region; these best show the range. Pricing and status are as D.R. Horton published them on Saturday, October 3, 2026; confirm current numbers with the builder or with us.
Watermark
D.R. Horton’s section of the master-planned Watermark community in Chesterfield, where several builders build. A mix of single-family homes and townhomes.
York Manor
Single-family homes in eastern Henrico with a limited number of homes remaining.
Magnolia Crossing at Centralia
Single-family homes near the Centralia area of Chester, with quick move-in homes available.
Oak Crest Townhomes
D.R. Horton’s active-adult line: low-maintenance 55+ townhomes in Hanover with walking trails, pickleball, and first-floor primary suites.
Chesdin Landing
Larger single-family homes near the Brandermill and Chesdin Reservoir area. Featured plans were selling fast at last check, so ask us for the current list and price.
Peacefield
Single-family homes, including single-story plans, on the southern edge of Chesterfield. Ask us for current pricing and availability.
Community names and pricing belong to D.R. Horton and link to the builder’s site. Pricing shown as published on the refresh date; builders change prices and incentives often, so confirm before you rely on a number.
The questions buyers actually ask us, answered plainly.
Honest answers, builder-neutral. We keep these current through the monthly refresh.
Is D.R. Horton a good builder?
D.R. Horton builds more homes than anyone in the country, and that scale is the point: competitive pricing and a lot of inventory, especially at the value and first-time-buyer end. The tradeoff is the same as with any high-volume builder, the experience rides on the local crews, so an independent pre-drywall and final inspection is worth every dollar. Several Richmond prices here are single-source, so confirm the current number before you rely on it.
Can you negotiate with D.R. Horton?
D.R. Horton is one of the more aggressive builders on incentives, especially rate buydowns through its own DHI Mortgage and deals on quick move-in homes. Base prices move less; the financing and spec-home incentives are where the value is. We track what they are offering in Richmond each month.
Do you need your own agent to buy a D.R. Horton home?
No. D.R. Horton’s on-site team will work with you directly, and many buyers go that route. You can also bring your own agent, and because D.R. Horton, like most production builders, typically pays the buyer’s agent, having your own representation usually costs you nothing. We lay out the pros and cons of each path, and what each costs you at the design center and at closing, in a separate guide.
Does D.R. Horton build entry-level homes in Richmond?
Affordable and first-time-buyer housing is where D.R. Horton is strongest nationally, and it has brought value product (historically under its Express Homes brand) into the Richmond market. Its current Richmond communities run from that value end up through larger single-family and a 55+ line in Hanover. Tell us your budget and we will point you to the right end of their range.
Where does D.R. Horton build in the Richmond area?
Across the region: Chesterfield (Chester, North and South Chesterfield), Henrico, and Hanover (Mechanicsville). Prices run from the $360s for its value product to the $450s and up for larger and active-adult homes, so the right D.R. Horton community depends a lot on which part of the region you want and what you want to spend.
Tell us which one. We send the numbers before you visit the model.
The current incentives, the lots we would pick, and what comparable resales are closing for, by email, usually the same business day.
Mission Realty is an independent brokerage, brokered by REAL, and is not affiliated with D.R. Horton. Community names and pricing belong to D.R. Horton and are shown as published by the builder on Saturday, October 3, 2026; confirm current pricing with the builder or with us. Builder ranking is from the Home Building Association of Richmond as reported by Richmond BizSense, April 16, 2026. Run by the Mission Realty Team, 3701 Cox Rd, Richmond, VA 23233, (804) 601-4960. Updated October 3, 2026.