Short answer: starting prices vary by county and community; the table below gives each county's dated, sourced figures. Below is what starting (“from”) prices and county medians actually look like right now, with sources.
Starting prices vs. county medians, by county
The first column is the typical builder starting price across the new-construction communities our team tracks (our own dataset, as of June 2026). The second is a market reference for the same county, and every cell names its own source. For most counties that is a public median sale price; for Maury we could not source a public county median we trust, so that cell reports the span of tracked builder from-prices in our own dataset instead — which is why it reads lower than the starting range beside it. Either way it is a reality check, since the home you actually buy usually lands above the advertised “from” price once you choose a lot and finishes.
| County | Typical new-build starting range | Market reference (source named in each cell) |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery (Clarksville) | high-$200Ks — median from-price ~$270K | ~$344K county median sale (Redfin, 3 mo. ending May 2026) |
| Maury (Spring Hill, Columbia) | low-$300Ks — median from-price ~$340K | Tracked from-prices span ~$212K–$880K (WJT dataset) |
| Rutherford (Murfreesboro, Smyrna) | mid-$300Ks — median from-price ~$362K | ~$489,900 median (Grant Hammond, Mar 2026) |
| Sumner (Hendersonville, Gallatin) | mid-$300Ks — median from-price ~$340K | Ask us for current, dated figures |
| Davidson (Nashville) | mid-$300Ks — median from-price ~$350K | ~$490,616 median sale, June 2026 (Redfin) |
| Wilson (Mt. Juliet, Lebanon) | low-$400Ks — median from-price ~$410K | Ask us for current, dated figures |
| Williamson (Franklin, Nolensville) | mid-$600Ks and up | Ask us for current, dated figures |
What the numbers don't show — and where a buyer's agent earns their keep
Sticker price is only part of the new-construction story. Lot premiums, structural options, design-center upgrades, and builder incentives (rate buydowns, closing-cost credits) can swing your real number by tens of thousands — and those terms are negotiable more often than buyers assume. Because our team knows which builders are moving inventory and what they're actually giving on incentives, we help you compare true delivered cost across communities, not just the headline “from” price.
Two things worth knowing up front: builder representatives work for the builder, so having your own agent in your corner from the first visit is little or no cost to you; how it is paid is settled per offer, in writing, and it gives you an advocate on price, contract, inspection, and warranty terms. And buying new isn't only about the finished home — it's about the community's build-out, HOA, and resale picture years down the road. That's the analysis we do before you sign.
Frequently asked questions
How do new-construction prices differ by county near Nashville?
Builder starting prices vary by county and community; we pull current builder-published starting prices, with the builder named and the date read, for the counties you are weighing.
What drives new-construction pricing in Williamson County?
Location, lot values, and demand drive it more than the buildings themselves, and plans run from entry-level to estate; we pull current builder-published starting prices, with the builder named and the date read.
Does it cost extra to have my own agent when buying new construction?
Having our team represent you typically involves little or no cost to you (how it is paid is settled per offer, in writing), and the builder's on-site rep represents the builder — not you. We negotiate and review the contract on your behalf.
Is the builder's advertised “from” price what I'll actually pay?
Rarely. Lot premiums and upgrades push most buyers above the base. We price the true delivered cost before you commit.
How do I compare school zoning between communities?
School attendance zones vary by address even within one county. We point buyers to the Tennessee Department of Education report cards to research ratings directly, and we confirm the current zoning for any specific home.
Sources
Redfin county housing-market pages (Williamson, Davidson June 2026, Sumner new homes, Montgomery, Wilson); Grant Hammond Middle TN market update (March 2026); nashvillehome.guru (Williamson and Mt. Juliet new construction); and the Will Johnson Team proprietary new-construction dataset (as of June 2026). All starting-price figures are the median builder “from” price per county derived from the WJT county datasets.
About The Will Johnson Team
The Will Johnson Team, brokered by eXp Realty (TN), has closed $27.7 million in sales volume across 64 transactions in the last 12 months (average sale price $433K, as of 2026), carries a 5.0 rating, and is RealTrends Verified 2026. Will Johnson's market commentary has appeared in CBS MoneyWatch and Bottom Line Personal (twice); he is a 14-year U.S. Army veteran (Major) with a 4.0 GPA from the Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia. We represent Middle Tennessee new-construction buyers at little or no cost to you; how it is paid is settled per offer, in writing. Call 615-265-1000 for a live comparison across any of these communities.
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