New Home Construction · Auburn · Opelika · Lake Martin

Custom Home Construction in Auburn, AL

Upscale New Builds with Zero Guesswork

Custom new home construction for Auburn, Opelika, Lake Martin, and Alexander City — primary residences, lake homes, and one-off architectural builds.

Licensed AL Residential GC · NAICS 236118 Based in Auburn, AL 256-749-6262
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01 — Overview
What We Build

New Home Construction Done Right

A custom home is a year-long collaboration between the homeowner, the designer, and the builder. The decisions you make in months one and two — orientation on the lot, ceiling heights, where the structure carries — determine what's possible in months ten and eleven.

Old Number One Customs builds custom homes across Auburn, Opelika, Lake Martin, and Alexander City. We work primarily on owner-supplied lots, with floor plans developed by residential designers, architects, or pulled from a stock plan and revised.

02 — Scope
Project Types

Configurations We Build

Primary residences

New construction on owner-purchased lots in established Auburn and Opelika neighborhoods or rural Lee County parcels.

Lake Martin homes

New construction on Lake Martin lots — primary residences, second homes, and full-time retirement homes.

Modern farmhouse

The most-requested architectural style in our market — board-and-batten, metal roof accents, deep porches, open interior.

Traditional Southern

Brick or hardie, hip roofs, columned front porches, formal layouts — the regional vernacular.

Modern & transitional

Contemporary builds with floor-to-ceiling glass, flat or low-slope roofs, and minimalist detailing.

Cottage & accessory dwellings

Smaller footprint primary homes and detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on existing lots.
Service Area

Serving East-Central Alabama

Old Number One Customs serves homeowners across Lee County, Tallapoosa County, and the Lake Martin region. Most of our work is within 60 minutes of our Auburn office.

  • Auburn
  • Opelika
  • Lake Martin
  • Alexander City
  • Lee County
  • Tallapoosa County
03 — FAQ
Common Questions

What Homeowners Ask

How much does a custom home cost to build in Auburn, AL?

Custom new construction in the Auburn-Opelika market typically runs $250 to $450 per square foot all-in. A 3,000 sq ft custom home often lands $750,000 to $1.3M. Lake Martin builds run higher due to site work and lake-authority requirements. Use the configurator for a tier-based estimate.

How long does it take to build a custom home?

Ten to fourteen months from breaking ground for most custom homes. Add two to four months on the front end for design and permitting. The biggest variables are the foundation type (slab vs crawl vs basement), weather, and long-lead items like custom cabinetry and windows.

Do I need to own the lot first?

Yes — we build on owner-supplied lots. We can refer you to local agents who specialize in residential land in the Auburn, Opelika, and Lake Martin markets if you don't have a lot yet.

Do you provide plans or do I bring my own?

Both. We work with residential designers we trust, with architects when the project warrants it, and with stock plans the client brings as a starting point. Custom plans take 8-16 weeks to develop.

Do you build custom homes on Lake Martin?

Yes. We build on Lake Martin shoreline lots and off-water Lake Martin lots. Shoreline construction requires coordination with Alabama Power and any local shoreline ordinances — we handle the permitting.
Start Your Project

Get a Tier-Based Estimate

Use our project configurator for a real-time estimate scoped to your address, project type, and finish level. No sales call required to see a number.
Design Your Project Call 256-749-6262