Opening late October 2026 · Apison, TN
Chestnut Ridge by Lennar in Apison, Tennessee
Chestnut Ridge is a new Lennar community in Apison, in southeast Hamilton County, expected to open in late October 2026. It's the sister community to Chestnut Valley on Bill Jones Road, and together the two are planned for about 800 homes.
Get on our early list and we'll tell you the day it opens, what the first homes cost, and go with you on your first visit. Having your own agent costs you nothing, because the builder pays our fee.
Call us BEFORE you sign in at the Welcome Home Center.
Builders generally require your agent at your first visit. If you sign in on your own first, it's usually too late to add one.
What is Chestnut Ridge?
Last updated November 3, 2026
Chestnut Ridge is a new Lennar community in Apison, in southeast Hamilton County, expected to open in late October 2026. It's the sister community to Chestnut Valley on Bill Jones Road, and together the two are planned for about 800 homes.
Not to be confused with the older Chestnut Ridge neighborhood in Ringgold, Georgia. This is Lennar's new community in Apison, Tennessee.
| Builder | Lennar |
|---|---|
| Location | Apison, TN 37302 (Hamilton County), alongside Chestnut Valley on Bill Jones Road |
| Opening | Expected late October 2026 |
| Size | About 800 homes planned across Chestnut Ridge and Chestnut Valley |
| Home types and plans | Not published yet |
| Pricing | Not published yet. See nearby sales below. |
| Schools | Hamilton County Schools. Lennar lists Apison Elementary, East Hamilton Middle and East Hamilton High for Chestnut Valley next door. Confirm the zone for a specific lot. |
Lennar is also opening Chestnut Valley in Apison.
What will homes in Chestnut Ridge cost?
Lennar hasn't published pricing yet. We'll post it here the day it does. Until then, the best guide is what new-construction homes nearby have actually sold for. These are closed sales in the MLS over the past 12 months, as of September 25, 2026:
| Community | Builder | Homes sold | Median sale price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Pass | D.R. Horton | 45 | $427,000 |
| Hawks Landing | D.R. Horton | 26 | $497,500 |
| Capstone Estates | Smith Douglas | 22 | $397,400 |
| Magnolia Farms | Pratt Homes | 13 | $512,500 |
| Chestnut Creek Crossing | Smith Douglas | 9 | $375,000 |
Median means half sold for more and half for less. Source: Greater Chattanooga MLS closed sales.
How to get in early, with someone on your side
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Get on our list now
We'll call you the day Chestnut Ridge opens, with the first pricing and which lots are released.
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Visit with us
We go with you to the Welcome Home Center and register you as our client, so you have representation from day one.
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Compare before you commit
We line up Chestnut Ridge against the other new communities nearby and check the builder's incentives and lender against an outside one.
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Watch the build
We bring in an independent inspector before the drywall goes up and again before closing.
See everything else Lennar is selling around Chattanooga, morehomes in Apison, orall new construction.
Be first in line for Chestnut Ridge
Call (423) 888-5217 or leave your details. A local agent will get back to you the same business day.
Chestnut Ridge Apison: Common Questions
When does Chestnut Ridge open?
Lennar is expected to open Chestnut Ridge in Apison in late October 2026, alongside Chestnut Valley. Get on our early list and we'll call you the day it opens.
Is Chestnut Ridge in Apison the same as Chestnut Ridge in Ringgold?
No. Chestnut Ridge in Ringgold, Georgia is an older, established neighborhood. Chestnut Ridge in Apison, Tennessee is Lennar's new community next to Chestnut Valley.
How many homes will Chestnut Ridge have?
About 800 homes are planned across Chestnut Ridge and Chestnut Valley combined. Lennar hasn't published the split between the two yet.
How much will homes in Chestnut Ridge cost?
Lennar hasn't published pricing yet. For context, new-construction homes in nearby Apison communities sold for medians between about $397,000 and $513,000 over the past 12 months.
Do I need my own agent to buy in Chestnut Ridge?
You don't have to have one, but the New Home Counselor at Lennar's Welcome Home Center works for Lennar. Your own agent costs you nothing because the builder pays the fee. Builders generally require your agent to be with you, or registered, on your first visit, so call us before you go.
Southern Property Shop is an independent brokerage and is not affiliated with Lennar. Community details come from public sources and the builder's published information and may change before opening.