New Construction Homes in Leawood, KS: From First Tour to Finished Price
New construction in Leawood, Kansas includes homes in planned communities and individual new homes built on established streets. Start by deciding which setting you want, then compare the finished price and move-in timeline—not just the model-home photos.
Aventino near 135th Street and Roe is one example of a new-home community. Roeser Homes’ community page describes maintenance-provided single-family homes and lists a range of $800,000–$1,500,000. That is a published community range, not a quote or confirmation that a specific home is available today. Builder offerings and prices can change.
Community build or a new home on an established street?
In a community, you may compare several plans, lots, and builder options within one development. Ask how the neighborhood will look as construction progresses, what the association maintains, and what you will pay for that service.
A newly built replacement home on an established Leawood street offers a different setting. Existing trees, neighboring houses, and lot dimensions can shape the design. Ask about driveway access, drainage, tree work, and how the home fits the lot. A builder’s marketing plan and an actual home ready for sale are not the same thing.
See the Leawood Community Guide for local context and our Leawood home-search guide to compare these options with resale homes.
Ask for the finished price in writing
A base price is a starting point. Ask the builder for a written total for the home you actually want, including the lot, selected finishes, basement work, landscaping, and other agreed items. Then ask which costs remain outside the contract.
Is the lot included, and is there an extra charge for this lot?
Which finishes are standard, and which are upgrades?
Are appliances, window coverings, landscaping, and irrigation included?
What deposit is due, when is it due, and how is it applied at closing?
What does the warranty cover, and how are follow-up repairs handled?
Make the monthly payment match the completed home
A tax figure attached to a lot or unfinished house may not describe the taxes after construction is complete. Ask for a completed-home estimate and add homeowners insurance and association dues. If special assessments apply, include those too.
Use the mortgage calculator with the finished purchase price and those costs. Send Mike the builder’s worksheet so we can compare a few realistic payment options before you commit to upgrades.
How should I compare a builder’s mortgage incentive?
A closing-cost credit or rate incentive can be valuable. Compare the full offer: interest rate, loan costs, monthly payment, and how much cash you bring at closing. Ask whether the incentive requires a particular lender, title company, or closing date. Then compare the written numbers with another option.
Already have an offer? Use Mike’s Loan Estimate Review. We can make the comparison understandable without asking you to become a mortgage expert.
Can I use a VA loan to buy a new home in Leawood?
Yes—VA financing can be used for eligible new homes. A finished home purchased from a builder and financing a custom build from the ground up are different paths. Bring Mike the builder’s plan and timeline early so we can identify the right route, including when permanent mortgage financing would begin. Start with the VA Resource Center and VA’s purchase-loan guidance.
What should happen before closing?
Build time into your plan for the agreed inspections, final walkthrough, completion items, and moving arrangements. Ask the builder how schedule changes are communicated. The City of Leawood’s permit resources can help you understand the local approval process; your own inspection is a separate opportunity to understand the home.
Ready to compare your options?
Start your free home-search account and select Leawood. If your target is below $600,000, our Leawood price-focused guide can help you compare established homes too. Browse the mortgage FAQs, or talk with Mike at 913-213-3335. Bring the home you like—we will work through how the financing could fit.
Local sources reviewed October 9, 2026: Roeser Homes: Aventino and City of Leawood permits.
