Saddlebrook

Saddlebrook at a glance

Saddlebrook is a gated new-construction townhome community in Murfreesboro, in Rutherford County, built by DSLD Homes. It is planned for 68 homes, with construction running from 2023 through 2025, so what is selling now is brand-new product — to date, 27 sales have closed and a handful of ready-to-move-in homes are available. As of June 2026 the community is actively selling, with two-story townhomes priced from $293K. Sitting about 30 miles south of Nashville with quick access to I-24, I-840, and US-41, it is one of the more attainable new-construction options on the Murfreesboro side of the metro.

What defines Saddlebrook is that it is a low-maintenance, amenity-backed townhome community rather than a large single-family master plan. The two-story townhomes range from 1,235 to 2,155 sq ft with 2 to 4 bedrooms, and the homeowners association handles exterior upkeep, so the day-to-day ownership is lighter than a detached home. That mix tends to appeal to first-time buyers, people who want a lock-and-leave lifestyle, and buyers looking for a newer townhome with a gated entrance and shared amenities. Because we tour communities like this constantly, we help you compare floor plans, read the builder's pricing and incentives, and navigate the build from contract to keys.

Who builds in Saddlebrook

Saddlebrook is a single-builder community developed by DSLD Homes, which is responsible for the townhomes throughout the neighborhood. Because one builder is delivering the entire community, the architecture, included features, and construction standards are consistent from home to home — homes here are Energy Star certified, and the community is built out with underground utilities and sidewalks throughout.

Working with a single builder also makes the buying process more straightforward: there is one set of plans, one pricing structure, and one warranty to understand. DSLD publishes its current floor plans, availability, and any active incentives on its official Saddlebrook community page. We represent buyers at DSLD communities at little or no cost to you, and because we walk new-construction communities like this regularly, we help you read the inclusions, compare plans, and understand what is and is not covered before you commit.

Homes & floor plans

Homes at Saddlebrook are two-story townhomes built by DSLD Homes. They range from 1,235 to 2,155 sq ft with 2 to 4 bedrooms, so there is real spread between the smaller entry plans and the larger end of the lineup. Pricing starts at $293K, and the builder has advertised incentives up to $17,960 with use of its financing — incentive amounts and terms change, so we confirm what is actually available on your plan and timeline before you write an offer.

As townhomes, the homes are attached and sit on townhome-scaled footprints rather than individual large lots, which is part of what keeps maintenance and pricing approachable. Construction is Energy Star certified, and the community is finished with underground utilities and sidewalks throughout. DSLD publishes its current floor plans, elevations, and standing inventory on its official Saddlebrook community page; rather than guess at plan names or which homes are unsold here, we pull live availability and pricing directly so you are comparing what is actually buildable right now.

Amenities & community life

Saddlebrook is a gated community built around a shared amenity package. The centerpiece is a clubhouse with a full kitchen and restrooms, paired with a community pool and a pickleball court. It is also a pet-friendly neighborhood, with a dedicated dog park and a dog wash station for residents.

Day to day, the layout is built for walking and low-maintenance living — sidewalks run throughout the community, utilities are underground, and the gated entrance controls access. With the clubhouse, pool, pickleball court, and dog park all on site, a lot of casual community life happens without leaving the neighborhood. Because the homeowners association covers exterior maintenance and grounds, residents spend less time on upkeep and more on using the amenities.

Location, access & schools

Saddlebrook is located off Haviture Way and Rohan Drive in Murfreesboro, about 30 miles south of Nashville, with access to I-24, I-840, and US-41. That positioning makes the community workable for commuting toward Nashville or moving across Middle Tennessee, while keeping you close to Murfreesboro's shopping, dining, and services. The community is mapped off Haviture Way in Murfreesboro, TN 37129.

Saddlebrook is zoned to the following schools — confirm your specific home's current assignment with us and the district before you rely on it:

• Northfield Elementary
• Siegel Middle School
• Siegel High School

What to verify before you buy

New construction moves quickly, and details at Saddlebrook can change from week to week as homes close and new ones release. Before you write an offer, we will confirm the things that actually affect your contract:

• Current pricing and any active incentives on your chosen plan (the builder has advertised up to $17,960 with financing — we confirm what is live now)
• Which homes are releasing or move-in ready, and what is already under contract
• Exact square footage, bedroom count, and the specific townhome layout
• HOA dues and what they cover, confirmed directly with the builder and association before you commit
• Included features versus upgrades, and the builder's current build timeline
• Warranty, inspection access, and any financing or closing-cost terms tied to the builder's preferred lender

We pull the live numbers directly and walk you through them before you commit, so there are no surprises between the model home and the closing table.

Working with The Will Johnson Team

We represent buyers in new construction at little or no cost to you. Because we tour communities like Saddlebrook constantly, we help you compare floor plans, read the contract and the HOA documents, time your earnest money and inspections, and navigate the build from contract to keys. Whether you are a first-time buyer, relocating from out of state, or simply looking for a low-maintenance townhome, we will help you find the right fit at Saddlebrook. Call The Will Johnson Team at 615-265-1000.

Floor plans by name at Saddlebrook

DSLD Homes has marketed several named floor plans at Saddlebrook, including the Denham (about 1,711 sq ft, with the primary suite on the main floor), the Drew and Drew 2 (about 1,738 sq ft, split-entry layout), the Ella (about 1,627 sq ft, open-concept two-story), the Ridley 2 (about 1,925 sq ft, 4 bedrooms with a first-floor primary suite), and the Langford (about 2,155 sq ft, the largest plan in the community), per DSLD Homes' community and plan pages (DSLD Homes, as of 2026). These named plans sit toward the middle and upper end of the community's full 1,235-2,155 sq ft range, so smaller plans exist in the lineup as well — DSLD's active plan roster changes with each release, and not every plan is available at every phase. Advertised pricing has generally run from the low $300,000s on smaller plans up to the mid-to-high $300,000s on the Langford, though DSLD's published "from $293K" community price is the entry point and moves with lot, release, and incentive. Because the specific plans on offer, elevations, and included features can change between releases, we pull the current plan set and pricing that are actually available before you tour.

HOA dues & what they cover

Saddlebrook is HOA-governed, with dues reported at $245 per month (roughly $2,940 per year) plus a one-time association transfer fee of $400 collected at closing, according to community-data aggregators as of 2026. Reported coverage includes exterior building maintenance, grounds and landscaping, community insurance, trash pickup, and the upkeep of shared amenities — the clubhouse, pool, pickleball court, and dog park. Dues and coverage on HOA-governed communities can change at the association's discretion and are set independently of the builder, so we pull the current, signed HOA documents and dues statement for your specific unit before you write an offer rather than relying on a third-party estimate.

Nearby to Saddlebrook

Beyond the interstate access already noted, Saddlebrook sits near several Murfreesboro landmarks residents commonly use day to day: the Stones River Greenway trail system, Stones River National Battlefield, The Avenue Murfreesboro shopping and dining corridor, and Sports*Com's Boro Beach aquatic facility, per DSLD Homes' community marketing (as of 2026). On the tax side, Rutherford County and the City of Murfreesboro certified new revenue-neutral property tax rates of $1.4885 and $0.7529 per $100 of assessed value, respectively, following the 2026 countywide reappraisal (Rutherford County Assessor Rob Mitchell, via WGNS Radio, June 24, 2026). An individual home's actual bill depends on its assessed value and any additional district levies, so we pull the specific parcel's current tax record rather than estimate it.

Investor & second-look checklist for Saddlebrook

If you're looking at a Saddlebrook townhome as a rental or with resale in mind, a few extra items are worth checking beyond the standard new-construction list: the current, signed HOA covenants and any rental or lease-minimum rules for the association, since townhome HOAs frequently regulate or cap rentals — a real consideration if you're weighing Saddlebrook as an investment property; how many of the 68 planned homes are actually sold versus still releasing, since a community still finishing construction can mean ongoing build traffic near your unit for a period after closing; how a specific unit's position — end unit versus interior, proximity to the clubhouse and pool versus a quieter row — affects both livability and resale; the builder's structural and systems warranty terms in writing; and recent closed comparable sales and price-per-square-foot in Saddlebrook and nearby Murfreesboro townhome communities, which we pull from MLS data rather than an advertised list price. We can't tell you what a home here will be worth in the future, and we won't guess — but we will make sure you're working from current, verifiable numbers, including the HOA's rental rules, before you commit.