Ryan Homes closed 961 homes in Richmond in 2025. Eastwood Homes closed 247 and was named Richmond and Virginia Builder of the Year in 2026. Both are production builders selling single-family and townhomes from the low $300s to the $700s, and for a decade they competed on the same streets in Mechanicsville. That overlap is gone: both closed out Honey Meadows, and Ryan sold its last Giles lots in 2023. In August 2026 the two builders barely share a county. The comparison is now about which builder is where, and what the warranty covers once you move in.
This comparison links to the full profiles of Ryan Homes in Richmond and Eastwood Homes in Richmond. Daniel Yoon is a Certified New Home Co-Broker (NHCB) representing buyers on new construction across the metro.
Side by side
| Ryan Homes | Eastwood Homes | |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership | NVR, Inc. (NYSE: NVR), Reston | Stewart family, private, Charlotte |
| 2025 Richmond closings | 961, $405 million | 247, $144 million |
| Average 2025 price | About $421,000 | About $583,000 |
| Active Richmond communities | 13 | About 28 (most of any builder) |
| Counties | Chesterfield, Henrico, Richmond City, outer counties (King William, Caroline, Amelia, Petersburg) | Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover, Goochland, New Kent |
| Entry price | $234,990 (condo) | $349,990 (townhome) |
| Warranty | 1-2-10 (marketed); binding arbitration | 1-2-10 via Centricity, plus 5-yr HVAC parts, 5-yr siding/tub/flooring, 50-yr window seal |
| Lender tie | NVR Mortgage required for credit | Sabal Mortgage; up to $15,000 to $20,000 on select quick move-ins |
| Included appliances | Range, dishwasher, microwave; refrigerator optional | Refrigerator, washer, and dryer included at three townhome communities |
| Review snapshot | BBB Richmond 1.17/5 (102 reviews); ConsumerAffairs 1.8/5 | Reviews.io 4.3/5 (361); BBB Richmond 4.71/5 (24) but 40 complaints in 3 years |
| Awards | None local | HBAR Builder of the Year 2026 (sixth time); HBAV Virginia Builder of the Year 2026 |
Sources: HBAR rankings via Richmond BizSense, builder sites, and the review pages linked in each profile.
County by county: who is actually selling where
| County | Ryan Homes (Aug 2026) | Eastwood Homes (Aug 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | Fairways, Fairways Ranch 55+, Cloverleigh, Wrexham Townes, Moore’s Lake, Walmsley Ridge; Suncrest (950 units) proposed | Watermark, Hampton Ridge, Bethany Creek Park, Cottages at Millwood, Mount Hermon (two sections), Lake Margaret 55+, Coalboro Estates, plus four coming soon |
| Henrico | Sadler Crest (Glen Allen), Walnut Ridge, Landmark Condos and Towns (Sandston) | Glens at Scott Place, Arcadia, Mountainwood Crossing, Greenhouse, Oakley’s Crossing |
| Hanover | None. Giles sold out 2023; Honey Meadows closed out. | McGhee’s Outlook, Rock Creek, Hickory Grove 55+; Honey Meadows closed out |
| Goochland | None | Oliver’s Trail |
| New Kent | None | Brickshire, Greenwood Estates |
| Richmond City | Walmsley Ridge condos (city line) | None |
| Outer counties | Berkeley Estates (Petersburg), Orchards (King William), Pendleton and South Village (Caroline), Dunn Meadows (Amelia) | Louisa and Ruther Glen per division page |
The practical read: if you are shopping Hanover, Goochland, or New Kent, the question answers itself, because Ryan is not there. If you are shopping the outer counties south and east, Eastwood is mostly not there. The real contest is Chesterfield and Henrico, where both have six to nine communities and the price bands overlap from the mid $300s to the mid $500s. Inventory for both, and every other builder, is on our new home search at showingnew.com/dyoonnewhomes.
How to compare them when they are not on the same street
Pick one plan size, about 2,400 square feet, and ask each sales office for the same four things: the base price, the included-spec sheet, the option price list, and the lot premium schedule. Then build the same house on paper at both: quartz counters, tile backsplash, refrigerator, covered rear porch. In our experience Eastwood’s base price runs higher and its option price list runs lower, so the two converge once they are specified equally. What does not converge is the warranty and the county.
Two Chesterfield pairings make a fair test. Ryan’s Cloverleigh single-family (from $489,990, Midlothian) against Eastwood’s Cottages at Millwood (from $459,990, Midlothian) for a mid-$500s finished home. And Ryan’s Fairways Ranch 55+ (from $389,990) against Eastwood’s Lake Margaret 55+ (from $648,990), which is not a price match but shows how differently the two builders position active-adult product.
Warranty: Eastwood’s extras are the real difference
Both builders carry the standard one year workmanship, two years systems, ten years structural. Eastwood adds five years of HVAC parts, five years on siding, tubs, and flooring, and a 50-year window seal warranty for the original owner, all published on its FAQ page. Eastwood’s structural coverage is administered by Centricity, a third party. Ryan’s is administered by Ryan, and Ryan’s booklet carries a binding arbitration clause.
Put a dollar figure on it. An HVAC compressor failure in year four runs $1,500 to $3,000 in parts. A failed LVP seam or a cracked tub in year three is $800 to $2,500. On a Ryan home those are yours. On an Eastwood home they are claims. If the two builders’ final prices land within $10,000 of each other on the same plan size, the Eastwood warranty is worth more than the gap for a buyer who plans to stay five years. Our Richmond builder warranty comparison has all 17 builders in one table.
Lender tie: both have one, Eastwood’s is looser
Ryan’s closing-cost credit requires NVR Mortgage and NVR Settlement Services, and in Richmond it has typically run $5,000 to $10,000 on to-be-builts. Eastwood’s credit requires Sabal Mortgage and is larger ($15,000 to $20,000) but applies only to select quick move-in homes. So a to-be-built buyer gets a smaller credit from Ryan and usually none from Eastwood; an inventory buyer can get a much larger credit from Eastwood. Either way, get the affiliated lender’s loan estimate and one outside estimate and compare net of the credit. Our incentives guide walks through it.
What buyers report
Ryan’s independent reviews are poor across every platform (1.17 on the Richmond BBB, 1.8 on ConsumerAffairs), with the consistent theme of warranty follow-through. Eastwood’s are better on average (4.3 on Reviews.io across 361) but its Richmond BBB file shows 40 complaints in three years against Ryan’s 102 reviews, and Eastwood closes a quarter of Ryan’s volume. Per home closed, the two are closer than the star ratings suggest. The recurring Eastwood complaint is thin walls and slow warranty response; the recurring Ryan complaint is being rushed to closing and warranty denial. Honey Meadows, where both built, has its own Eastwood review page with 14 reviews that resale buyers there should read.
Which one, for which buyer
- Buyer who needs the lowest entry price or a condo: Ryan.
- Buyer in Hanover, Goochland, or New Kent: Eastwood, because Ryan has nothing active there.
- Buyer in Petersburg, King William, Caroline, or Amelia: Ryan, because Eastwood is mostly not there.
- Buyer who plans to stay five-plus years and values the extended HVAC and flooring coverage: Eastwood.
- Buyer who wants a binding-arbitration-free contract: Eastwood (confirm in the current contract).
- Buyer who wants the fastest possible to-be-built timeline: Ryan, whose volume gives it deeper trade crews.
- Buyer of an inventory home who wants the biggest closing credit: Eastwood’s $15,000 to $20,000 on select quick move-ins.
Frequently asked questions
Is Eastwood better than Ryan Homes? Eastwood publishes a longer warranty (five-year HVAC parts and flooring, 50-year window seal on top of 1-2-10), won Richmond and Virginia Builder of the Year in 2026, and rates higher on review sites. Ryan has lower entry prices, more condo inventory, and faster build timelines. They no longer build in the same Richmond community.
Is Ryan Homes cheaper than Eastwood? Ryan’s entry price is lower ($234,990 versus $349,990) and its base prices run lower at comparable plan sizes. Eastwood’s upgrade price list is lower, so equally specified homes converge.
Do Ryan and Eastwood build in the same Richmond neighborhoods? Not as of August 2026. Honey Meadows in Mechanicsville was the last shared community and both builders have closed out there. Ryan sold its final Giles lots in 2023. Eastwood competes with Lennar and D.R. Horton at Watermark, not Ryan.
Which warranty is better, Ryan or Eastwood? Eastwood’s. Both are 1-2-10, but Eastwood adds five years on HVAC parts, siding, tubs, and flooring, and a 50-year window seal for the original owner, administered by Centricity. Ryan’s is builder-administered with binding arbitration.
Does Ryan Homes build in Hanover County? Not currently. Ryan’s Hanover page shows no active communities; Giles sold out in 2023 and Honey Meadows has closed out. Eastwood has three active Hanover communities: McGhee’s Outlook, Rock Creek, and Hickory Grove.
Comparing these two?
We can pull both builders’ current spec sheets and price lists for the same plan size and show you the real gap. Daniel Yoon is a Certified New Home Co-Broker, ABR, and SRS with eXp Realty; both builders pay the buyer’s agent. Call or text 804.896.2694, or browse every new home in the region at showingnew.com/dyoonnewhomes. For the wider field, read our Richmond builders comparison.