Most buyers looking at $775,000 in the Triangle are choosing between a quarter-acre lot in a big subdivision and an older house on land that needs work.
Maplewood Construction LLC put a third option in the 2026 Franklin County Parade of Homes. The Tere II at 25 Serenity Woods Trail in Franklinton is a ranch-style home with a main-level primary suite on more than an acre, at the end of a private cul-de-sac in Manors at Harvest View, with Energy Star certification, a sealed crawlspace, and a three-car garage. The Parade guide lists it at $775,000.
Maplewood is a small builder with a short public record. That is not a reason to skip it. It is a reason to ask more questions than you would ask a builder with a thirty-year portfolio. This guide lays out what is documented and what you need to get in writing.
Who Is Maplewood Construction?
Maplewood Construction LLC is a new-construction and remodeling company that says it works in Raleigh, Durham, and across the Triangle. The Franklin County Home Builders Association lists it as a builder member, under the Builders and Additions categories, at 213 Plott Hound Lane in wake-forest.
The documented history
Maplewood’s own website is brief. It does not publish a founding year, the owners’ names, a count of completed homes, or a license number. The builder description on its JAG Parade entry says Maplewood serves clients throughout North Carolina, handles new construction and improvement projects, coordinates construction from planning through final walkthrough, and has installed custom cabinetry, flooring, and energy-efficient windows.
Three different phone numbers appear across sources: 919-274-2002 on the company website, (919) 819-2225 on the HBA directory, and 919-761-4730 in the 2026 Parade guide. None of that is unusual for a small company. It does mean you should confirm who you are talking to, which entity signs the contract, and its license status with the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.
Do not confuse this company with Maplewood Building Company, a separate remodeling firm in Durham, or with The Maplewood Company, a tree-planting business near Charlotte.
Where Maplewood builds
Maplewood’s “New Construction” page lists lots it has sold or offered:
- a 3.5-acre lot in Louisburg, sold;
- a 1.1-acre lot in Franklinton, available for presale;
- a 1.4-acre new-construction lot in zebulon, sold;
- a 15-acre new-construction lot in Creedmoor, sold.
The pattern is clear: acreage north and east of Raleigh, in Franklin, Granville, and eastern Wake counties.
Communities where Maplewood Construction builds
Maplewood Construction builds in these communities, based on our team’s own knowledge of the builder’s work. Ask the builder which have homesites open today before you plan around one.
- The Manors at Harvest View, Franklinton
What Does Maplewood Construction Build?
Maplewood builds single-family homes on acreage and does remodeling and additions. Its current public example is the 2026 Parade home.
| Buyer question | What the public record shows |
|---|---|
| Services | New construction and remodeling, plus additions (HBA category) |
| Land | Acreage lots from 1.1 to 15 acres, some offered as presales |
| Current example | The Tere II, 25 Serenity Woods Trail, Franklinton |
| Example price | $775,000 (2026 Parade guide and Jim Allen Group listing) |
| Efficiency | Energy Star certification and sealed crawlspace on the Parade home |
| Published price range | Not published by the builder |
| Warranty | Not published on the builder’s website |
The 2026 Parade home: The Tere II
The 2026 Franklin County Parade guide describes The Tere II as a three-bedroom, three-bath ranch-style home with 2,803 square feet on more than an acre at the end of a private cul-de-sac. The Jim Allen Group’s listing shows 2,818 square feet and 3.5 baths. Ask for the plans to settle the numbers.
Inside, the guide lists LVP flooring in the main living areas, a family room with a gas fireplace and built-ins, a kitchen with a large island, walk-in pantry, and custom cabinetry, and a first-floor primary suite with a tray ceiling, freestanding soaking tub, walk-in shower, and an oversized walk-in closet. Upstairs there is a bonus room, a full bath, and unfinished walk-in storage. The guide also lists a covered rear porch, private study, three-car garage, Energy Star certification, and a sealed crawlspace. The design firm is Pointed Arch Drafting.
Manors at Harvest View is a single-family neighborhood in Franklinton. The Jim Allen Group markets it from the $700s and points to I-85 for the drive toward Raleigh, Durham, and RTP. Disclosure: our team is part of The Jim Allen Group, which markets this community and lists this home. That is why we tell you to verify the builder independently.
How Does Building With Maplewood Work?
Maplewood does not publish a step-by-step process. The builder description on its JAG Parade entry says the team coordinates every phase from planning through final walkthrough. In practice, a small acreage builder usually works one of three ways:
- Buy a finished or under-construction home, like The Tere II, on a standard purchase contract.
- Presale on a Maplewood lot, such as the 1.1-acre Franklinton lot the company lists, with a construction contract.
- Build on your land if Maplewood agrees to take the project.
Ask Maplewood which of these it offers today, and get its own description of the process in writing.
What Should You Verify Before Signing With Maplewood?
Before signing with Maplewood Construction, verify the company, the lot, the money, and the warranty. A small builder can deliver excellent work with the owner on site every day. You still need the paperwork to prove it. Our guides to finding a Triangle builder and why the builder’s agent works for the builder show you how to build your side of the table.
Confirm the company
Match the LLC name, address, and license number on the contract to the state licensing board. Ask how many homes Maplewood has completed, in which years, and who the qualifying licensee is. Ask for three past clients you can call without the builder present.
Get the warranty in writing
Maplewood’s website does not describe a warranty. Ask for the written warranty before you sign: what it covers, for how long, what it excludes, and how to file a claim. Compare it with our home-builder warranty guide. If there is a third-party structural policy, get the policy document, not a summary.
Check the Energy Star paperwork
Energy Star certification comes with a rater’s report. Ask for the HERS score and the certificate. A sealed crawlspace should come with its dehumidification plan and any drainage details.
Price the land
Acre-plus lots in Franklin County usually mean a private well, a septic system, and a longer driveway. Ask for the septic permit, the well report, and the survey before the due-diligence period ends.
How Does Maplewood Compare With Other Building Options?
Maplewood is a small, hands-on builder working on acreage. That trades the scale and process documentation of a larger builder for land and direct access to the people doing the work.
| Option | Lot size | Process documentation | Direct builder access | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood finished home | 1+ acre | Limited publicly | High | Buyers who want acreage and a ranch plan now |
| Maplewood presale | 1.1+ acres | Ask for it in writing | High | Buyers who want input and land together |
| Production builder | Typical subdivision lot | Extensive | Low | Buyers who want a standardized process |
| Large custom builder | Varies | Extensive | Moderate | Buyers with bigger budgets and longer timelines |
Who Is a Strong Fit for Maplewood Construction?
Maplewood fits a buyer who wants one-level living on real land, just north of Wake County, and who is comfortable doing extra homework on a small builder.
The strongest candidates usually:
- want an acre or more and accept well and septic;
- want a main-level primary suite with flexible bonus space upstairs;
- value Energy Star and a sealed crawlspace over premium finishes;
- will call references and read the warranty before signing;
- bring an independent agent and attorney to the contract.
It is a weaker fit for someone who wants a published track record, a large portfolio to tour, or a builder with in-house design services.
Final Thoughts About Maplewood Construction From Tim Clarke
Maplewood brought a practical house to the 2026 Parade: one-level living, an acre, Energy Star, a sealed crawlspace, and a three-car garage at $775,000. That combination is hard to find in Wake County at the same price.
The public record behind the company is thin, so the work shifts to you. Confirm the license. Get the warranty. Read the energy rating. Call past clients.
I have spent 17+ years in Triangle real estate. Our team builds as well as sells, so we know what a small builder’s contract should contain and what usually goes missing. We read the allowances, the change-order clause, and the warranty before they cost you anything.
If The Tere II or a Maplewood presale lot is on your list, call us at (919) 355-8462. We’ll walk the house with you, pull the comparable sales, and tell you plainly whether the builder, the land, and the price fit.
Sources
- https://maplewoodc.com/
- https://maplewoodc.com/new-construction
- https://maplewoodc.com/finished-jobs
- https://members.franklincountyhba.com/member-directory/Details/maplewood-construction-llc-4969846 (Franklin County HBA member listing)
- https://issuu.com/circamagazine/docs/2026_franklin_county_parade_of_homes_guide (2026 Franklin County Parade of Homes guide, page 48: The Tere II)
- https://growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net/sites/2621/2026/09/2026-Parade-Map-compressed.jpg (2026 Franklin County Parade map and entry list, entry 23)
- https://jagparade.com/homes/25-serenity-woods-trail/ (JAG Parade entry and builder description)
- https://www.jimallen.com/community/manors-at-harvest-view/ (community pricing and listing)
- https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/maplewood-building-company-pfvwus-pf~814006051 (the unrelated Maplewood Building Company, cited only to tell them apart)
- https://www.themaplewoodcompany.com/ (the unrelated tree-planting company, cited only to tell them apart)
- Tim M. Clarke Team field knowledge, October 2026 (community list confirmed by Tim M. Clarke)
