Brentwood's housing market gives buyers a choice between established neighborhoods and ongoing new construction. Going the new-build route means deciding between custom builders and production communities, and those two paths carry very different timelines and pricing structures.

New housing tracts need large parcels, which limits where developers can break ground. Zoning rules and current market data let you tell whether a builder's asking price holds up against your budget.

 

Key Takeaway

If you want a brand-new single-family home in Brentwood, start with Rosebrooke or one of Drees Homes' Brentwood communities. Measure every builder quote against the resale market, because single-family homes now take a median 61 days to sell and resale sellers are negotiating. If your budget sits well under $1 million, Brentwood's small townhouse market is the realistic alternative to building new.

 

Who This Guide Is For

You're weighing a new build in Brentwood against a resale home and need to know whether a builder's price is worth paying.

 

New Construction vs Resale in Brentwood

Brentwood's single-family resale market has turned negotiable. Prices are down 3.3% year over year, there are 4.8 months of supply, and homes close at 96.9% of list. Over the 90 days ending September 30, 2026, that translates to roughly $44,000 under asking on a median home.

A buyer shopping new developments should treat a builder's price as a premium the new build must justify against that resale discount, not the default choice. A brand-new house gets you a builder warranty, modern systems, your choice of finishes, and a purchase process free of bidding wars.

The trade-off is a higher base price, a long wait before move-in, and less room to haggle. Builders typically prefer offering incentives like rate buydowns instead of cutting base prices. You can review our full housing market outlook to see how these trends compare to the rest of the region.

 

Where New Homes Are Being Built in Brentwood

Several residential subdivision actions were approved by the Brentwood Municipal Planning Commission in 2025 and 2026. According to the city's meeting records, recent approvals included plans for the Regency Hills Subdivision on Maupin Road, Allen's Green Subdivision on Split Log Road, Walnut Hill Subdivision, and The Reserve at Raintree Forest.

New land for development remains scarce partly because of the city's minimum lot rules. The Agricultural Residential (AR) zone requires a minimum of three acres, the R-1 zone requires two acres, and the R-2 zone requires one acre for detached single-family residences. The Open Space Residential Development (OSRD) district allows reduced minimum lot areas of 14,000 square feet for conventional lots, provided the overall subdivision density stays at one dwelling unit per acre. You can compare these new tracts to established subdivisions on our local neighborhoods page.

Rosebrooke

Rosebrooke is an ongoing 248-homesite community on 365 acres at Sunset and Split Log Roads in Brentwood, TN. Rather than a single developer building every house, the community markets an approved Builders Guild. Buyers choose a lot and hire an approved custom builder, such as Ford Classic Homes, Stonegate Homes, Legend Homes, or Birchwood Homes.

Because you pick your builder from an approved guild, you control the design process. Current pricing is listed at approximately $3 million to $8 million and up, per the community's site.

The catch is that the final price and finish date depend entirely on that specific builder's contract, not the community's marketing materials. Ask each guild builder for a written base-price inclusion list and a completion-date clause. Get the HOA's current dues and architectural rules before you commit to a lot.

Drees Homes Communities in Brentwood

Drees Homes operates as a national production builder with a set of Brentwood communities and a custom-build option. Buyers choose from set floor plans and option packages based on a published starting price. The builder's site currently lists at least two active Brentwood communities: Arcadia off Ragsdale Road and Traditions off Parade Drive.

What you give up is certainty about your location: a Brentwood mailing address doesn't guarantee the parcel sits inside city limits. Confirm the parcel on the Williamson County property record before you tour. Expect the advertised base price to exclude lot premiums and most structural options.

 

New Construction Prices in Brentwood

The local multiple listing service blends new construction and resale homes together in its figures. The single-family median sale price sits at $1,424,432 for the 90 days ending September 30, 2026, so that resale-heavy benchmark is what you're working from when evaluating builder quotes.

For illustration only, a 4,000-square-foot home at the current single-family median of $358 per square foot prices at about $1,432,000. A builder quote for the same size, plus any lot premium and upgrades, should be compared to that figure less the resale discount discussed above. Builder incentives such as closing-cost credits often require you to use the builder's preferred lender.

New homes are assessed at their full new value, which affects your monthly payment. For tax year 2026, the Brentwood jurisdiction's combined property tax rate is $1.49 per $100 of assessed value: a Brentwood city rate of $0.19 and a Williamson County rate of $1.30 that applies county-wide.

 

Townhomes in Brentwood

Townhomes are an option for buyers whose budget falls well below the new single-family price range, though the market is small. The median sale price for a Brentwood townhouse is $382,455, down 9.8% year over year (based on 10 sales) at $221 per square foot. Treat those figures with some caution given the limited sample.

Townhomes sat for a median 112 days yet closed at 99.5% of list price. A long listing isn't automatically a big discount. Sellers who price right are still getting close to asking, so you can expect a slow search with limited selection rather than a buyer's bonanza.

Ask the HOA for current dues, the reserve study, and the community's rental policy. Confirm whether a townhouse project is truly new construction before assuming everything is brand new.

 

How to Buy a New Construction Home in Brentwood

The sales agent in the model home represents the builder's interests. Having your own buyer's agent means someone is looking out for you during contract negotiations. You should also verify the builder's license before signing anything. Contractor licenses in Tennessee are verified through the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors via its public online dashboard.

Always get the specific warranty terms in writing, including the coverage length and what's excluded. Confirm the builder lets you hire an independent inspector at the pre-drywall stage and at the final walkthrough. Read the contract's completion-date clause carefully to understand what happens if the builder misses their deadline.

If the builder is offering an incentive, confirm whether it requires their preferred lender, then compare it against an outside loan estimate. Never assume a community's marketed school zone is correct. Check the exact address in the Williamson County Schools district lookup. If you're selling a current home to fund the purchase, value that home and review selling strategies before signing a non-contingent builder contract. You can read our Brentwood buyer guide for more on financing and closing basics.

 

How to Narrow Your Search

Your move-in timing dictates your options more than anything else. If you need to be in a home within a few months, a resale or a finished spec home will likely beat a to-be-built contract. If your budget falls below the single-family price range covered above, go straight to the townhouse market, because new single-family construction here sits far above that price point.

If the home needs to be inside City of Brentwood limits and Williamson County, check the county parcel record before touring. A 37027 ZIP code can extend into Davidson County or unincorporated areas. If you're selling first, price that home before you commit to a builder's timeline. Reach out if you want to weigh the pros and cons of living in Brentwood.

 

At a Glance

  • Single-family median sale price: $1,424,432, down 3.3% year over year (Redfin, 90 days ending 2026-09-30, 194 sales)
  • Single-family median days on market: 61; sale-to-list: 96.9%; sold above list: 8.4% (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
  • Single-family months of supply: 4.8; inventory: 307 homes; median price per sq ft: $358 (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
  • All homes median sale price: $1,349,357, down 3.6% year over year; median $349 per sq ft (90 days ending 2026-09-30, 208 sales)
  • All homes median days on market: 61; sale-to-list: 97%; sold above list: 8.3%; months of supply: 4.9; inventory: 333 (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
  • Townhouse median sale price: $382,455, down 9.8% year over year; median $221 per sq ft (90 days ending 2026-09-30; based on only 10 sales, so treat with caution)
  • Townhouse median days on market: 112; sale-to-list: 99.5%; sold above list: 10%; months of supply: 6; inventory: 20 (90 days ending 2026-09-30; based on 10 sales)
  • Note: these figures cover all sales and do not separate new construction from resale.

 

Brentwood New Home Developments FAQs

What Is the Average Price of a New Home in Brentwood, TN?

The listing service blends new construction and resale homes together, so there's no clean separate figure. You can check current active new-construction listings online for a median list price, but list prices often differ from final sale prices. Reference the overall single-family median sale price in our at-a-glance list to see where the broader market sits.

Which New Developments in Brentwood, TN Are the Most Expensive?

Rosebrooke is the priciest, at approximately $3 million to $8 million and up. Drees Homes has active communities like Arcadia and Traditions, though you should check their current listings for exact starting prices.

Are Homes Cheaper in Franklin than in Brentwood?

Home prices vary widely by property type and subdivision in both cities. You can compare current Franklin sales data against the Brentwood single-family median in our at-a-glance list to see how they stack up. Read our guide on the pros and cons of living in Brentwood for a deeper look at both locations.

Is Brentwood, TN in Davidson County?

The incorporated City of Brentwood is in Williamson County. The 37027 ZIP code extends beyond city limits, meaning a Brentwood mailing address can sometimes place you in Davidson County or unincorporated Williamson County. Confirm a new build's exact parcel on the county property record, because the location changes your taxes and city services.

Are There 55+ New Home Communities in Brentwood, TN?

As of October 2026, there are no major age-restricted 55+ communities inside Brentwood city limits. The main options serving the area are Westhaven's active adult section in Franklin and Del Webb Southern Springs in Spring Hill. Ask the HOA how the community applies its age rules before buying.

How Long Does It Take to Build a New Home in Brentwood?

According to Stewart Knowles Construction, most custom homes in the area take between 8 and 14 months from breaking ground to move-in day. A finished spec home offers a much faster timeline than a to-be-built contract. Get the estimated completion date and the delay remedy in writing before signing the contract.

How Far Is Brentwood, TN from Downtown Nashville?

Brentwood is located about 10 miles south of downtown Nashville. Per Visit Franklin, this is typically an easy 15-to-20-minute drive via I-65. Commute times vary depending on where your specific neighborhood is located, so drive the route at rush hour before committing to a lot.

Is Brentwood, TN Expensive?

The all-homes median sale price in Brentwood is $1,349,357, which is down 3.6% year over year. Homes sell for a median of $349 per square foot, based on 208 sales over the 90 days ending September 30, 2026. Custom new construction often prices higher than these median figures.

 

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