New Construction Homes in Waycross, GA

Waycross is in Ware County, Georgia (ZIP codes 31501, 31503). · Homes for sale in Waycross · Ware County

5 new-construction homes are listed for sale in Waycross right now, across 2 communities. Most list between $20K to $329K; the median new build is $239,900 ($152/sq ft, typically 1,600 sq ft, 3 bedrooms). Everything on this page is from Momentum’s MLS record as of 2026-09-06 and refreshes as homes list and sell.

5
New homes listed
2
Communities
$239,900
Median new build
$20K to $329K
Typical range
$1,437
Est. monthly cost to own

Newest new-construction listings in Waycross

The most recently listed new homes in Waycross, with photos. Each card opens the full listing with every photo, the community’s data, and a tour request.

221 Sierra Lane, new construction home in Waycross
$329,000
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,800 sq ft · built 2026
221 Sierra Lane
Wacona Heights · South + East Properties
0001 Abc Avenue, new construction home in Waycross
$239,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,575 sq ft · built 2026
0001 Abc Avenue
Cherokee Heights · eXp Realty, LLC
1621 Thomas Street, new construction home in Waycross
$19,777
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,600 sq ft · built 2075
1621 Thomas Street
Cherokee Heights · Epique Realty
500 Elmer Thrift Road, new construction home in Waycross
$205,495
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,680 sq ft · built 2026
500 Elmer Thrift Road
Cherokee Heights · South + East Properties
100 Rowan Drive, new construction home in Waycross
$259,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,242 sq ft · built 2026
100 Rowan Drive
Cherokee Heights · Traditions Property Group, LLC

New-home communities in Waycross

Every Waycross community with new construction actively listed, the builder where the listing identifies one, how many homes are available, and the lowest current list price. Community names link to that community’s guide with its sales history and live inventory.

CommunityBuilderNew homesFrom
Cherokee Heights4$19,777
Wacona Heights1$329,000

New construction in Waycross by price

What a new build in Waycross costs to own

Take the median $239,900 new home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,240/month. Georgia taxes 40% of value: at Ware County’s typical unincorporated millage of 25.23, property tax runs near $2,371/year after the standard homestead exemption; inside city limits add the city millage, and the first-year bill on a new build is usually on the land alone with the full bill the year after. All in, plan on roughly $1,437/month plus insurance, which runs well below Florida’s coastal premiums for most of Georgia — get a quote on the address; a new roof and current code usually earn the best rate.

How to buy new construction the smart way

The agent in the model home works for the builder. Bringing your own Momentum agent costs you nothing — the builder pays the commission either way — and gets you representation on the contract (builder contracts are one-sided by design), the upgrade pricing, the lender comparison (the builder’s preferred lender incentive is real but not always the best deal), an independent inspection at pre-drywall and at completion, and the walkthrough. Register your agent on your first visit; most builders will not honor representation after that.

Builders rarely cut list price on a to-be-built home, but completed inventory homes at the end of a quarter are a different negotiation: closing-cost credits, rate buydowns, and included upgrades are common, and the cards above show which homes have been sitting.

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Common questions

How many new construction homes are for sale in Waycross?
As of 2026-09-06, Momentum's MLS data shows 5 new-construction homes actively listed across 2 Waycross communities, most between $20K to $329K.
Who is building new homes in Waycross?
Most current new-build listings are custom or small-builder homes rather than national production builders.
What does a new construction home cost in Waycross?
The median new-build listing is $239,900, about $152 per square foot for a typical 1,600-sq-ft home. Ten percent of new homes list under $20K and ten percent above $329K.
What is the monthly cost of a $239,900 new build in Waycross?
Roughly $1,437 a month with 20% down at 6.71%: principal and interest of $1,240, Ware County property tax of about $198/month on the 40% assessed value after the standard homestead exemption.
Should I use my own agent to buy new construction?
Yes. The sales agent in the model home represents the builder. A Momentum buyer's agent costs you nothing — the builder pays the commission — and handles the contract, upgrade pricing, lender comparison, inspections, and the final walkthrough. Register your agent on your first visit.
Do builders negotiate on price?
Rarely on the list price, but they routinely offer closing-cost credits, rate buydowns, and included upgrades, especially on completed inventory homes at quarter-end. That is where a buyer's agent earns their keep.
Using these figures? Link to this page as the source so readers can see the live numbers; they refresh from Momentum Realty’s MLS and county data (as of 2026-09-06). Suggested attribution:
<a href="https://movewithmomentum.com/new-construction-homes-waycross-ga">New Construction Homes in Waycross, GA: 5 New Homes from $20K (September 2026) — Momentum Realty</a>
Press and data requests: jon@movewithmomentum.com · Florida Housing Intelligence

Counts, prices and photos are from Momentum Realty’s MLS record of active listings in Waycross communities as of 2026-09-06; a home is counted as new construction when the listing shows it as built this year or later or when a production builder is the listing office. Builder names come from listing data. Estimates are not guarantees. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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