The River District

As one of four builders selected for the project, Saussy Burbank delivers thoughtfully crafted single-family homes that match the scale, sustainability and spirit of this transformative community.

With homes for sale in both Westrow and Basswood, Saussy Burbank is proud to play a foundational role in shaping The River District’s residential character. As the neighborhood grows into one of Charlotte’s most inspired places to live — rooted in sustainability, design and community — Saussy Burbank is building not just houses, but homes that reflect the heart of this vision.

• Home Sizes: 2,900+ square feet
• Starting Price: From the high $700s
• Design Details
  • Alley-fed garages for an urban, walkable streetscape
  • Front-loading garages and highly desirable walk-out basements

What’s Saussy Burbank best known for? Our innovative design approach combines modern, open floor plans with an architectural style that reflects the history and character of our region. Since 1989, we’ve worked hard to become a premier home builder in the Carolinas. Our more than 8,000 new homes and townhomes built have earned us regional and national awards, including seven Best in American Living® awards.

View Saussy Burbank’s new homes in The River District of West Charlotte to see how you can remain in touch with nature while also enjoying an intentionally designed live-work-play community.

River District Represents the Best of New Builds in Charlotte, NC

Backed by Crescent Communities, The River District is Charlotte’s bold new vision for sustainable, connected living — and the first community in the Southeast guided by the One Planet Living framework.

Spanning 1,400 acres, The River District will include:

• 2,300 homes and 2,350 multifamily units
• 500,000 sq ft of retail and 8 million sq ft of commercial space
• 1,000 hotel rooms and 500+ acres of preserved green space
• 14+ miles of trails, riverfront access and a 2-acre working farm

Just five minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport and close to Uptown, The River District blends natural beauty with urban energy — making it one of the most dynamic neighborhoods ever planned in the Queen City.

Living in a major, growing city such as Charlotte, NC, doesn’t mean you have to give up on a home close to nature. The new 1,400-acre master-planned community in The River District is designed to encourage residents to get out into the great outdoors. Plans call for 2,300 single-family homes near the banks of the beautiful Catawba River. These new construction homes will also feature convenient access to offices, retail, schools, and abundant green space, along with over 30 miles of hiking and biking trails.

Westrow also offers The Forge, a resident community center and farm store. Why a farm store? Well, here’s something you can’t say about many Charlotte new construction homes: you’ll be within walking distance of a working farm!

The Westrow residences are named for the 2-acre, biointensive Westrow farm and orchard slated to open in 2026. The professionally run farm will also have a fresh-air playground, pavilion, and green space for you to soak up Charlotte’s blue skies and generally fair and mild weather.

The Charlotte River District master plan calls for a variety of 5,000 residences from single-family detached homes and townhomes in a variety of square footage offerings and price points to apartments with great amenities. All residents can take advantage of the mountain bike trails at Airline Bike Park, the dog park, the nature preserve, or the pool, which is planned to open in 2028.

• Charlotte Douglas International Airport is an easy 10-minute drive away
• Downtown Charlotte (which locals call Uptown) features several museums and performing arts venues
• Enjoy professional sports such as Charlotte FC for soccer, the NFL’s Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Knights baseball team, and the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets
• Pop over to the Charlotte Premium Outlets just 5 minutes down the road
• Check out the fun at the Carowinds theme park
• Nationally recognized restaurants representing all kinds of cuisine
• A long list of city festivals — whether you want to check out different ciders, hear from published authors, see international films, or experience performing arts from around the world

These River District community residences are just the latest of the high-quality new homes, Charlotte, NC, Saussy Burbank has designed and developed. Find out about other unique neighborhoods in the Queen City.

Ready for Charlotte’s River District?

If you’re ready to make The River District your new home, contact our sales team today!