Gaithersburg's housing market is shifting as the city matures, and new construction here looks different than the subdivisions of decades past. Builders are focusing on infill projects, transit-oriented townhouses, and redeveloping older sites rather than clearing new land.

Key Takeaway

In Gaithersburg, new construction mostly means a townhouse, so start with the newer transit-oriented developments around Crown and Shady Grove. Judge any builder quote against the median price per square foot that Gaithersburg townhouses sold for in the 90 days ending September 30, 2026. If you need a detached home, the Montgomery Village redevelopment is the main new alternative to verify, because detached resale is the most competitive part of the market.

Who This Guide Is For

You're shopping for a newly built home in or around Gaithersburg and deciding which developments to tour and whether a builder's price beats a comparable resale.

What New Construction in Gaithersburg Costs Compared with Resale

New construction in Gaithersburg is mainly a townhouse purchase. Townhouses made up 67 of 135 total home sales and 90 of 182 active listings in the 90 days ending September 30, 2026. The useful test of any development is its price per square foot: whether the builder's price per square foot clears the townhouse median by enough to justify the warranty and new systems.

Townhouses sold at a median $284 per square foot, against $323 for single-family homes. At that median, a 2,000-square-foot new townhouse benchmarks at about $568,000. The gap between that figure and the builder's all-in price is what you pay for new construction.

New Townhouse and Condo Developments Near Transit

Most new attached housing clusters near transit and retail hubs. In exchange, you get a smaller footprint, an extra layer of homeowner association dues and ongoing construction phases. When a phase has unsold units, there can be room to negotiate on upgrades or closing costs.

Crown

Crown is a 182-acre mixed-use community built on the former England-Crown Farm, which the city annexed in 2006. It features a retail core surrounded by townhouses and condos. The city is building the 2.99-acre Crown Farm Park, anticipated to open in April 2027. Pricing shifts with each new release, so check current builder price sheets to see what's available.

Buying into a neighborhood still being finished means living with construction traffic and noise. Ask the builder for the phasing schedule near your lot so you know how long the heavy machinery will be around.

Shady Grove

Newer townhouses and condos sit near the Shady Grove Metro station, the western terminus of the Red Line. The Westside at Shady Grove Metro project is in its final phase in 2026, and The Sage, its last multifamily building broke ground this year. Townhouse supply across the market sits at 4.2 months, which gives you room to ask builders for incentives rather than accepting list price.

Some of the newest Shady Grove-area development carries a Rockville or Derwood address or sits outside Gaithersburg city limits. Confirm the exact jurisdiction of any lot you tour, because that boundary changes your property taxes and municipal services.

Town Center

New residential construction in and around Olde Towne Gaithersburg is more condo- and apartment-led. The city broke ground on a new municipal building on South Summit Avenue in October 2026, part of an ongoing revitalization effort. The condo market moves slower, with 6 months of supply and a median 68 days on market across 26 recent sales. That gives you time and room to negotiate.

Condo fees and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) approval vary by building. Before you count on a low purchase price, ask for the current fee, what it covers, and whether the project is FHA-approved.

New Single-Family Homes in Gaithersburg

Finding a brand-new detached house inside a built-out city is difficult, which makes redevelopment projects the main option for single-family buyers. Single-family resale is the tightest segment of the local market. It has 2.9 months of supply, a median 40 days on market and 32.5% of homes selling above list price. A new build lets you skip those bidding wars and buy at a builder's set price.

The downside is that new detached homes often sit on smaller lots than older resales, and they usually come with strict homeowner association rules.

Montgomery Village

Bloom Village is a new development going up on the former 147-acre Montgomery Village Golf Course, which closed in 2014. It mixes single-family homes, townhouses and duplexes across the site alongside parkland. Confirm whether detached homes are part of the remaining inventory before assuming a single-family lot is available.

Montgomery Village is outside Gaithersburg city limits and has its own foundation layered over sub-HOAs. Ask for the combined monthly dues on any lot you're considering so you understand the total carrying cost.

Nearly New Resale as an Alternative to Building

If you want modern layouts without waiting for a build, Gaithersburg has several established planned communities. You give up the builder warranty and brand-new systems in exchange for mature trees, finished streetscapes and no construction noise. Use the per-square-foot benchmark from the cost section to compare a resale here with a new-build quote.

Kentlands

Kentlands is a walkable planned neighborhood designed in the late 1980s, with the kind of layout newer planned communities set out to recreate. Homes here are decades old, so roofs, HVAC systems and windows may be due for replacement. Budget for a full inspection and ask the seller for the ages of all major systems.

Lakelands

Lakelands is Kentlands' newer neighbor, designed in 1996 and substantially built out by the early 2000s. It offers a similar planned-community format with somewhat younger houses and established retail access. Ask the HOA for current dues and any planned special assessments before making an offer.

How to Buy a New Construction Home in Gaithersburg

The Dart Homes Team can pull recent local sales to help you compare true market value against a builder's quote.

Price Out Options and Lot Premiums

The advertised base price is just the starting point. Ask for the full option sheet and any lot premium, and get the all-in price in writing before you sign. Compare that number, not the base price, with the per-square-foot benchmark. Design-center upgrades can add to the price, and appraisals may not credit all of them.

Ask About Deferred Water and Sewer Charges

Some new Montgomery County subdivisions carry deferred water and sewer charges, typically billed over a 30-year installment period alongside your property tax. Maryland law requires sales contracts to disclose these charges. The charge transfers to the next owner and affects resale value, so ask for the annual amount, the remaining term, and whether the balance can be prepaid.

Check the Builder's Registration and Deposit Protection

New home builders in Maryland are required to register with the Home Builder Registration Unit within the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division. Under state law, a builder generally must place a new-home buyer's deposit in an escrow account or cover it with a surety bond or letter of credit. Registration does not guarantee build quality. Hire your own independent inspector for a pre-drywall check and a final inspection.

Weigh the Builder's Lender Incentive

Builder closing-cost or rate incentives are often tied to using the builder's preferred lender, and a higher interest rate or hidden fees can offset them. Request a written Loan Estimate from the builder's lender and from at least one outside lender. Then compare the total cost of each, including mortgage rates and buyer closing costs.

How to Narrow Your Shortlist

Start with whether you need a detached house. If you do, go to Montgomery Village in the single-family section. If a townhouse will do, focus on the transit-oriented developments at Crown and Shady Grove.

If a quick ride into Washington, D.C. matters, start with Shady Grove and Crown and time the transit commute from each lot before you commit. If you'd trade a builder warranty for an established streetscape without construction phases, look closely at the resale alternatives, Kentlands and Lakelands. Finally, check your budget against the medians in the at-a-glance list below. Condo budgets point to the Town Center area, where the 26 recent sales and 6 months of supply give buyers the most negotiating room.

Builder marketing often names specific schools, so verify the actual assignment yourself. The Montgomery County Public Schools online School Assignment Tool lets you look up an address to find the school where your child may enroll. Contact the Dart Homes Team if you need help pulling recent sales data to evaluate a builder's pricing.

At a Glance

  • All homes: median sale price $564,731, up 4.6% year over year; 135 sales; 182 active listings; 4.1 months of supply; median 50 days on market (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
  • Townhouses: median sale price $545,006, up 3.8% year over year; median $284/sq ft; 67 sales; 90 active listings; 4.2 months of supply; median 47 days on market; 24.5% sold above list (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
  • Single-family homes: median sale price $864,655, up 6.9% year over year; median $323/sq ft; 44 sales; 41 active listings; 2.9 months of supply; median 40 days on market; 32.5% sold above list (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
  • Condos: median sale price $266,973; median $211/sq ft; 50 active listings; 6 months of supply; median 68 days on market; 16% sold above list (90 days ending 2026-09-30). The +16.1% year-over-year change is based on only 26 condo sales, so treat the trend with caution.
  • These figures cover all sales of each type, new and resale combined. The data does not isolate new construction, so use them as benchmarks, not new-build prices.

Gaithersburg New Home Developments FAQs

What Is the Average Price of a New Home in Gaithersburg, MD?

Sales data does not separate new construction from resale. As a benchmark, townhouses sold for a median of $545,006 and single-family homes for $864,655 in the 90 days ending September 30, 2026. For starting prices, check builder price sheets for projects such as the Rosedale Apartments redevelopment or the Lakeforest Mall site.

Does Gaithersburg Have a Metro Station Near New Developments?

Yes, Shady Grove station on the Red Line, just outside Gaithersburg. Ask each builder for the walking or driving distance from your lot to the station.

Do New Homes in Gaithersburg Pay City Property Tax?

Only inside city limits, where homes pay the City of Gaithersburg's FY2026 rate of $0.262 per $100 of assessed value on top of Montgomery County tax. Many Gaithersburg-address areas, including Montgomery Village, are outside the city, so confirm the jurisdiction before estimating the bill.

Are There Affordable New Homes in Gaithersburg?

Yes. Both the city and the county require larger new developments to set aside moderately priced dwelling units (MPDUs). The city requires new for-sale developments of 20 or more units to set aside 7.5% as MPDUs and another 7.5% as workforce housing. Buyers apply through the city or county housing departments and must meet income limits.

Do I Need My Own Agent to Buy New Construction in Gaithersburg?

No, but the builder's on-site sales agent represents the builder, not you. Ask the builder before your first visit whether your own agent must be registered or present for them to participate.

How Long Does It Take to Build a New Home in Gaithersburg?

It varies by developer, materials and weather. Get a written estimated completion date in the contract, find out what happens if it slips, and ask whether any quick-move-in homes are already finished.

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