Evergreen Homes is a family-owned builder of new construction homes in Southeastern Michigan, with two active communities: The Reserve at Crystal Lake in Commerce Township and The Meadows of Cherry Hill in Canton. Jon, the owner and builder, is on-site every day. Homes start from $599,900 and include premium standard features like granite, GE appliances, and Andersen windows.
Key Takeaways
Two active communities in Southeastern Michigan: The Reserve at Crystal Lake (Commerce Township, Oakland County) and The Meadows of Cherry Hill (Canton, Wayne County).
Ready to talk numbers and timing? Call (734) 212-2236 for The Reserve, or (734) 981-9000 for The Meadows and general questions.
We focus on two communities, both in Southeastern Michigan, and we build only there. The reason is simple. We would rather build a smaller number of homes well than spread thin across the state. Each community sits in a different county, with different schools and a different feel.
The Reserve sits on 160 acres in Oakland County, centered around a private 40-acre lake. Residents have access to a private beach, boat launch, and kayak storage. Adjacent to the community is Proud Lake Recreation Area, which adds another 3,000 acres of trails and wildlife.
To see floor plans and current lot availability, visit the Reserve at Crystal Lake page.
The Meadows is our smaller, more intimate community in Wayne County. With only 38 large premium lots, it sells through faster than most buyers expect. The location puts you minutes from Cherry Hill Village, with easy access to dining, shopping, and community events.
Plan details and lot maps are on the Meadows of Cherry Hill page.
This is the question most Southeastern Michigan buyers wrestle with. The Detroit-area resale market has plenty of inventory, but a fair amount of it carries a list of issues: aging roofs, original windows (aka energy inefficient), dated kitchens, and surprises behind the drywall.
A new construction home solves those problems on day one. The practical comparison looks like this:
| What You Get | New Construction | Resale |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Brand new, builder warranty | Maintenance required, buy it as-is with no warranty |
| Floor plan | Designed for modern living | Older layouts, smaller rooms |
| Finishes | You pick them | You take what you get |
| Energy efficiency | Built to the current code | Varies widely |
| Surprise costs | Minimal | To be expected |
If you are weighing both sides of this question, our why buy new page walks through the full breakdown.
We offer four signature floor plans across both communities, each available in three architectural styles: Craftsman, Farmhouse,
or New England Seaboard. Plans range from 2,500 to 3,250+ square feet.
Our 2025 Blue Ribbon Award winner from the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan. Built in Commerce Township only. The Avalon features a first-floor owner’s suite, the plan’s signature differentiator for buyers who want main-level living without sacrificing space upstairs.
Largest of our floor plans and our 2024 Blue Ribbon Award winner. Available in both Commerce and Canton.
A flexible 4-bedroom plan with an optional en suite bedroom layout. Available in both Commerce and Canton.
Distinctive Craftsman styling with flex room options for an office, playroom, or guest space. Available in both Commerce and Canton.
Want to add a flex room, in-law suite, loft conversion, or covered patio? Our customization options cover what is possible at each plan level.
When you compare builders, the spec sheet matters more than the starting price. Some builders publish low base numbers, then charge upgrade fees for things most buyers consider standard. We do not.
These come on every Evergreen home, no add-on line items:
If you are comparison-shopping, ask the other builder which of these are standard versus upgrade. The answers are often eye-opening.
Some buyers do not have nine to twelve months for a full custom build. Maybe a job change, a school year deadline, or a closing date on the existing home is forcing a faster timeline.
For those situations, we keep a small inventory of homes already under construction or nearing completion at our Southeastern Michigan communities. These homes still carry our standard features and build quality. You just skip part of the design phase.
To see what is currently available, visit our quick move-in homes page for plans, pricing, and estimated delivery dates.
Most home buyers never meet the person who actually built their home. Their main contact is a sales rep, then a project manager, and the owner of the company is a name on a website.
Jon is different. He owns Evergreen Homes, and he is personally on-site every single day. He has 25 years’ experience building homes in Southeastern Michigan. His standards are not a marketing line; they are enforced in person.
That hands-on presence is the reason our homeowners describe him in their testimonials with words like honest, fair, and responsive. Read his approach on the ‘Meet the builder’ page.
Word of mouth is the only marketing that matters in this business. We have 30+ homeowner testimonials and over 40 reviews, and the recurring themes from those reviews are remarkably consistent.
The full set is on our homeowner testimonials page.
Construction financing is not the same as a regular mortgage on a resale home, and it pays to work with a lender who understands draw schedules and the paperwork involved.
We work closely with Lake Michigan Credit Union as our preferred lender for construction loans. Their team handles the build process from start to finish, which keeps everyone on the same page.
For service members and veterans, VA Construction Loans are available with eligible benefits. We have walked multiple veteran families through the process.
Lender contacts, the free Custom Home Guide download, and the full breakdown of construction financing are on our financing page.
Photos tell the story better than words can. We organize our gallery by room and feature, so you can find what you are looking for fast: kitchens, exteriors, living areas, and the unique custom features that show up in our homes.
That said, the fastest way to make a decision is still in person. Our model home at 2500 Crystal Lake Drive in Commerce Township is open Monday through Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, for self-guided tours.
