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Chestnut Valley by Lennar in Apison, Tennessee
Chestnut Valley is a new Lennar community of single-family homes on Bill Jones Road in Apison, in southeast Hamilton County. It's expected to open in late October 2026. Together with its sister community, Chestnut Ridge, it's planned for about 800 homes, which makes it one of the largest new neighborhoods in the Apison area.
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 Valley?
Last updated November 3, 2026
Chestnut Valley is a new Lennar community of single-family homes on Bill Jones Road in Apison, in southeast Hamilton County. It's expected to open in late October 2026. Together with its sister community, Chestnut Ridge, it's planned for about 800 homes, which makes it one of the largest new neighborhoods in the Apison area.
| Builder | Lennar |
|---|---|
| Location | 3198 Bill Jones Rd, Apison, TN 37302 (Hamilton County) |
| Opening | Expected late October 2026 |
| Size | About 800 homes planned across Chestnut Valley and Chestnut Ridge |
| Home types | Single-family homes in two collections, Core and Select |
| Amenities (planned) | Clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts |
| Schools | Hamilton County Schools: Apison Elementary, East Hamilton Middle, East Hamilton High. Always confirm the zone for a specific lot. |
| Pricing | Not published yet. See nearby sales below. |
| Background | In June 2022 the Hamilton County Commission voted 8-1 to rezone 321 acres around 3120 Bill Jones Road from agricultural to residential for up to 800 single-family homes. |
Lennar is also opening Chestnut Ridge in Apison.
Chestnut Valley homes for sale now
1 for sale, updated all day from the MLS.
What will homes in Chestnut Valley 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 Valley 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 Valley 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.
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Be first in line for Chestnut Valley
Call (423) 888-5217 or leave your details. A local agent will get back to you the same business day.
Chestnut Valley Apison: Common Questions
When does Chestnut Valley open?
Lennar is expected to open Chestnut Valley in Apison in late October 2026. Get on our early list and we'll call you the day it opens.
Where is Chestnut Valley in Apison?
On Bill Jones Road in Apison, TN 37302, in southeast Hamilton County. Lennar lists the community address as 3198 Bill Jones Rd.
How many homes will Chestnut Valley have?
About 800 homes are planned across Chestnut Valley and its sister community, Chestnut Ridge. The land on Bill Jones Road was rezoned in 2022 for up to 800 single-family homes on 321 acres.
How much will homes in Chestnut Valley 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. We'll post Chestnut Valley pricing as soon as it's released.
What schools are zoned for Chestnut Valley?
Lennar's published feeder pattern is Apison Elementary, East Hamilton Middle, and East Hamilton High in Hamilton County Schools. School zones can change, so confirm the zone for the specific lot before you sign.
What amenities will Chestnut Valley have?
Lennar has announced a clubhouse, a swimming pool, and tennis and pickleball courts. HOA dues haven't been published yet.
Do I need my own agent to buy in Chestnut Valley?
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.