Before you sign anything at The Arbors, budget for a second check. Beyond the price of the land itself, buyers there owe roughly $45,800 to $47,000 at or shortly after closing in fees, deposits, and prepaid dues, and that's before a single tree comes down for a foundation.
The homesite price is only part of the transaction at The Arbors, the 380-acre gated community that Crews Investment Properties has been building into the wooded hills near the village since late 2025. For anyone comparing a developer-controlled homesite against open acreage in Leiper's Fork, the published costs and requirements matter alongside the land price.
The price already moved once
When Charles Crews announced The Arbors in November 2025, homesites started at $925,000. The plan called for 22 multi-acre parcels across the 380-acre tract, with home construction expected to begin by January 2026. Buyers who moved fast got in near the floor.
They don't anymore. As of the developer's most recently published terms this spring, homesites start at $1.1 million, a jump of roughly 19 percent from the launch price in about six months. Coverage from March 2026 put the top end of homesites near $3 million. The plat grew too. By the time 40 percent of homesites had sold in March 2026, the project had been replatted from 22 sites to 30, still inside the same 380-acre footprint. More lots, higher floor, faster absorption. That combination tells you demand outran the original plan almost immediately.
Costs beyond the homesite price
The homesite price is the number in the listing. Here's what the published terms list in addition to it:
| Line item | Amount | Refundable? |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Contribution Fee | $10,000 | No |
| Architectural Review Fee | $4,000 | No |
| Transfer fees | Approximately $800 | No |
| One year of HOA dues, paid in advance | $6,000 to $7,200 | No |
| Construction Escrow deposit | $25,000 | Yes, released at completion |
Add it up and a buyer purchasing at the current $1.1 million floor owes somewhere between $45,800 and $47,000 beyond the purchase price at or shortly after closing. Roughly $25,000 of that comes back once the house is built. The rest doesn't.
These terms are published on the development's own FAQ page and are worth including when comparing the total cost of a homesite purchase.
Construction timelines and design requirements
Raw acreage in Williamson County has traditionally meant flexibility. Buy the land, sit on it, build when you're ready, sell it as-is if plans change. The Arbors has construction timelines for buyers to consider.
Buyers must begin construction within 24 months of purchase and finish within 24 months of breaking ground. Run the clock all the way out and you're looking at four years from signing to a finished house. There is no version of buying a homesite here as pure land banking. The purchase converts, on a fixed schedule, into a construction obligation.
Homes must be at least 4,000 square feet, garages need at least two bays, pools have to be in-ground, and every builder and architect selection runs through the development's Design Review Committee before it moves forward. The intent, according to the development's own language, is for houses to blend into the wooded landscape rather than announce themselves against it. That's a legitimate design philosophy, and it also sets a spending floor beyond the land price alone.
Compare that to buying an already-built acreage estate elsewhere in Leiper's Fork, where closing can happen in weeks and the buyer moves in on their own timeline, with no committee approval standing between purchase and occupancy. Neither path is wrong. They're different products wearing the same "Leiper's Fork acreage" label, with different timelines and requirements.
Horse eligibility varies by homesite
Equestrian buyers researching The Arbors should note one detail. The community's marketing leans into wooded hills, multi-acre privacy, and a rural setting consistent with the horse culture Leiper's Fork is known for. But horses are only permitted on ten of the thirty planned homesites. If riding or boarding is part of the plan, that narrows the available inventory by two-thirds before price or acreage even enters the conversation. The advertised range of "5 to 29 acre homesites" describes lot size; horse eligibility is a separate point for buyers to confirm when considering a specific homesite.
Short-term rental buyers should note something similar. The Arbors permits long-term leasing but prohibits any rental under one year. For a buyer weighing a Leiper's Fork property partly as a rental asset, that rules out the short-stay model entirely here, regardless of what similar-looking developments elsewhere in Middle Tennessee allow.
Why the pace still matters
Forty percent of homesites moved within roughly three months of the initial announcement, and the first homes were already under construction by the time that milestone was reported in March 2026. Dan McEwen, whose brokerage handles the exclusive listing, has described the response as evidence that Leiper's Fork buyers recognize a scale of wooded, private acreage that doesn't come up often. The land itself, more than five miles of built trails, 4.5 miles of streams, and eleven bridges threaded through mature hardwood, is doing real work here. The fees and construction schedule are part of the terms buyers can compare with the cost of assembling amenities themselves.
For a buyer who wants amenities built in and doesn't mind a deadline, that trade makes sense. For a buyer who wants land now and a house on their own schedule, an independently listed parcel elsewhere in the Leiper's Creek corridor may fit better, depending on the parcel's terms.
Frequently asked questions
Does the $1.1 million starting price include any of the closing fees? No. The Capital Contribution Fee, Architectural Review Fee, transfer fees, prepaid HOA dues, and Construction Escrow are all separate from the homesite purchase price and due at or shortly after closing.
What happens if a buyer doesn't start construction within 24 months? The published terms require construction to begin within 24 months of purchase, though the development's marketing materials don't specify a penalty structure for missing that window. Buyers should confirm current enforcement terms directly with the seller before purchase.
Can a homeowner rent out their house at The Arbors? Long-term rentals are permitted. Rentals of less than one year are not.
Are all homesites suitable for horses? No. Only ten of the thirty planned homesites carry horse eligibility under the current covenants.
Working through the math before you write an offer
The Arbors is a real option for buyers who want curated Leiper's Fork acreage without assembling the trails, gates, and design standards themselves. It's a different option for buyers who want land on their own terms and their own timeline. Comparing the price, terms, and timeline before making an offer can help a buyer decide which option fits.
If you're comparing a build-ready parcel like this against finished estates or independently listed acreage nearby, Leiper's Fork Living can walk through the real cost of each path side by side. Explore Leiper's Fork listings and request a private tour to see what's actually available right now, fees and all.
This article is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Consult a qualified professional about your situation.
