JAG Builders Bring Home 18 Awards from 2026 Parade of Homes

The Jim Allen Group and its builder partners are celebrating in style after earning 18 awards at the 2026 Parade of Homes. Their honors include six Gold, seven Silver and five Bronze awards, with ICG Homes’ 7912 Wexford Waters Lane also receiving a Perfect Score. From chef’s kitchens and spa-inspired owner’s suites to resort-style pools and flexible living spaces, these homes showcase the craftsmanship and design on display across the Triangle.
Here’s what was earned this year:
ICG earns a Perfect Score
ICG Homes didn’t just earn a Gold, but a Perfect Score for 7912 Wexford Waters in Wexford Reserve. This $1,775,000 home is a 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 2 half-bathroom home with 4,697 square feet. The home features a stunning gourmet kitchen with custom ceiling-height cabinetry, a quartz waterfall-edge island, designer pendant lighting, and a hidden pantry. The kitchen flows into an open family room with a stacked sliding glass door that leads to a private backyard oasis.

A first-floor owner’s suite features plank hardwood flooring and a luxurious ensuite bathroom with a freestanding soaking tub, a spa-style zero-entry shower, and his-and-hers closets. Upstairs includes a game room with a wet bar and an adjoining media room.
Five Additional Homes Win Gold
Ken Harvey Homes earned a Gold for 55 Broadleaf Lane in Grandiflora. Priced at $925,000, this 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home offers 3,801 square feet of living space. The kitchen pairs quartz countertops with smoke-painted cabinetry, an ivory island and designer pendant lighting, while a large walk-in pantry adds storage. The family room features a brick fireplace and opens to a vaulted screened porch with its own fireplace. A main-level owner’s suite and guest suite, an upstairs game room and a three-car garage round out the home.
Thayer Homes earned a Gold for 2417 Rosslare Mews Lane in Wendell, a 4-bedroom home in Rosslare, which is priced at $1,525,000 and spans 4,549 square feet. A dramatic foyer leads to a kitchen with professional-grade appliances and an expansive island, plus a separate wine display room and scullery. The main floor includes a cathedral-ceiling owner’s suite, guest suite and study. Upstairs, a recreation room, game room, gym and craft room offer space to spread out, while a screened porch with fireplace and an outdoor kitchen make entertaining easy.
Homestead Building Company’s Gold-winning home, The Solace, located at 209 Ellwood Drive in Raleigh, offers 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and 5,267 square feet at a price of $2,950,000. Designed as a retreat for rest and renewal, it features wellness-focused systems and resort-style outdoor living with a pool, sauna and cold plunge. Inside, the chef’s kitchen includes Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, an oversized island and a scullery. The owner’s suite has a spa-inspired bath and custom closet, while a rec room, media room and wet bar create inviting spaces to relax and entertain.
Ken Harvey Homes earned a Gold for 6745 Brixley Crest Court in Raleigh, a 5-bedroom estate in Brixley. Priced at $4,250,000, the home offers 7,051 square feet on a 1.41-acre lot. Its chef’s kitchen features Cambria quartz countertops, professional appliances and a dedicated scullery, with 12-foot ceilings throughout the first floor. The private owner’s wing includes a sitting area, spa-style bath and expansive closet connected to the laundry room. Upstairs are a large media room with beverage galley, recreation room, gym and three ensuite bedrooms. A saltwater pool, outdoor kitchen and two two-car garages complete the property.
ICG Homes earned a Gold for 1936 Torrey Pines Place in Raleigh, a 5-bedroom home in North Ridge, priced at $4,850,000 and offering 6,334 square feet. The main-level owner’s suite includes a zero-entry wet room, oversized soaking tub and custom closet, while a private study with fireplace adds a quiet place to work. The chef’s kitchen pairs professional appliances with a hidden prep kitchen and opens to a dining and sitting area. Upstairs, four ensuite bedrooms join a fitness room, recreation and club room, entertainment loft and wet bar. A saltwater pool and spa, covered porch and rare four-car garage add to the home’s appeal.
Seven Homes Take Home Silver
Ken Harvey Homes earned Silver for 5205 Harmony Grove Lane in Serenity Reserve. Priced at $1,150,000, this 4-bedroom home offers 3,428 square feet, with four full bathrooms and a half bath. The kitchen features ceiling-height cabinetry, quartz countertops, a large island and a hidden scullery. The first-floor owner’s suite includes a spa-style bath with a zero-entry shower and freestanding soaking tub, while a screened porch with fireplace, upstairs recreation room and rare four-car garage add space for relaxing and entertaining.
ICG Homes earned Silver for 5852 Carriage Gate Drive, a 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home in Raleigh’s Carriage Farm. Priced at $1,275,000, it offers 3,839 square feet on a pool-ready lot. The gourmet kitchen pairs ceiling-height cabinetry with a quartz island, designer pendants and both a butler’s pantry and walk-in pantry. A main-level primary suite and private guest suite provide flexibility, while the family room opens through a multi-slider to a vaulted screened porch with a stone fireplace. Upstairs, a media room and recreation room offer more space to unwind.
Ken Harvey Homes’ 5904 Leone Pride Circle is a Silver-winning home in Raleigh’s Carriage Farm. It offers 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and a half bath across 4,052 square feet. Listed at $1,500,000, it features a gourmet kitchen with ceiling-height cabinetry, quartz countertops, a social island and a hidden scullery. A tasting room with beverage center sits near the dining area, while the family room opens to an outdoor living space with a kitchen, fireplace and phantom screens. The main level also includes the owner’s suite and a guest suite; upstairs are a recreation room, office nook and two additional bedrooms.
Halcyon Homes earned Silver for 2912 Frances Marie Lane, a 5-bedroom home in Raleigh’s Sanctuary at Lake Wheeler. Priced at $1,847,000, it offers 4,821 square feet, with five full bathrooms and a half bath. The kitchen features an expansive island and premium Italian Fulgor Milano appliances, while a stone fireplace anchors the family room. A screened porch with a vaulted wood ceiling and fireplace extends the living space outdoors. The first-floor owner’s suite includes a claw-foot soaking tub and curbless shower, and upstairs you’ll find additional ensuite bedrooms, a recreation room, gym area and flexible third-floor game room or bedroom.
Kendall Custom Homes earned Silver for 2360 Ballywater Lea Way, a 4-bedroom home in Waterstone Manors in Wake Forest. Priced at $2,399,000, it offers 6,093 square feet, four full bathrooms and two half baths. The gourmet kitchen features ceiling-height cabinetry, a large island, professional appliances and a hidden pantry, opening to a sunlit dining area and dramatic two-story family room. The main-level owner’s suite includes a spa-inspired bath, and a private guest suite adds flexibility. Upstairs, two ensuite bedrooms join a game room, study and pocket office. A heated pool and spa, covered porches with fireplaces and a three-car garage complete the home.
Wagoner Homes earned Silver for The Millstone, a 5-bedroom custom home located at 7508 Grist Mill Road in North Ridge in Raleigh. Priced at $2,995,000, it offers 5,037 square feet, five full bathrooms and a half bath. The designer kitchen includes ceiling-height cabinetry, a quartz island and Thermador appliances, with a scullery and working pantry for extra prep and storage. The first floor also features an owner’s suite with a vaulted, beam-accented ceiling, a spa-inspired marble bath, an office and a guest suite. Accordion doors open to a screened porch with fireplace overlooking a flat, pool-ready backyard.
Homescapes Builders earned Silver for 7917 Bridgewater Court, a 5-bedroom home in North Ridge Country Club, Raleigh. Priced at $3,500,000, it offers 5,528 square feet, five full bathrooms and two half baths. The gourmet kitchen features Thermador appliances and a separate scullery, connecting to open living spaces designed for everyday life and entertaining. A first-floor owner’s suite and private guest suite provide main-level accommodations, while two bonus rooms offer flexible space upstairs. Outside, a resort-style pool and spa, outdoor kitchen and screened porch overlook peaceful golf course views.
Five Homes Awarded Bronze
R | H Russin Homes earned Bronze for 1123 Dovefield Lane, a 4-bedroom home in Silverleaf in Youngsville. Priced at $965,000, it offers 3,352 square feet, four full bathrooms and a half bath. The gourmet kitchen features ceiling-height cabinetry, a quartz island with designer pendants and a walk-in pantry. The main level includes both the owner’s suite and a private guest suite. Upstairs, an oversized game room with wet bar adds room to gather, while a screened porch extends the living space outdoors.
Ken Harvey Homes earned Bronze for 2433 Rosslare Mews Lane, a 4-bedroom home in Rosslare in Wendell. Priced at $1,200,000, it offers 3,556 square feet and four full bathrooms. The kitchen pairs ceiling-height cabinetry with quartz countertops, a large island, butler’s pantry and walk-in pantry. A main-level owner’s suite and guest suite or study offer flexibility, while the family room opens to a vaulted screened porch. Upstairs, a recreation room and media room provide additional space for relaxing and entertaining. A four-car garage completes the home.
Cityscape Builders earned Bronze for 8200 Mary Claire Lane, a 4-bedroom home in Wake Forest’s Prescott Manor. Priced at $1,425,000, it offers 3,968 square feet and four full bathrooms. The chef’s kitchen features ceiling-height cabinetry, a large island and a walk-in pantry with a butler’s pantry. Four-panel sliders open from the family room to a covered porch with a stone fireplace, plus a separate patio with a fire pit. The main-level owner’s suite and guest suite are complemented by two upstairs ensuite bedrooms and a recreation room.
Grande Manor Homes earned Bronze for 7924 Wexford Waters Lane, a 4-bedroom home in Wexford Reserve in Wake Forest. Priced at $2,100,000, it offers 4,868 square feet, four full bathrooms and two half baths. The gourmet kitchen features ceiling-height cabinetry, quartz countertops, a large island and a walk-in pantry with prep space. A main-level owner’s suite and private study anchor the first floor, while upstairs are a bonus room with wet bar, two ensuite bedrooms and an additional guest room. The home also includes a finished basement with kitchenette, a saltwater pool and a screened porch with fireplace.
CJC Custom Homes earned Bronze for 4907 Yadkin Drive, a 5-bedroom home in North Hills Estates. Listed at $3,750,000, it offers 5,654 square feet, five full bathrooms and two half baths. The chef’s kitchen includes an oversized quartz island, professional appliances and a separate prep kitchen with pantry. A main-level owner’s suite features a spa-style bath with a zero-entry shower and freestanding soaking tub, while the family room opens to a screened porch and outdoor kitchen overlooking the saltwater pool and spa. Upstairs, a recreation room, wet bar, gym, study and three ensuite bedrooms create generous space for family and guests.
Congrats to JAG Builder Parnters
Together, this year’s award-winning homes highlight the range of styles, features and thoughtful details JAG’s builder partners bring to their work. Congratulations to all the builders recognized at the 2026 Parade of Homes.
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