Thirteen homes in the top tier of Dorris Farm closed over the past year at a median of $649,990, and most of them went under contract the day they hit the market. In White House new construction right now, the question is not whether to negotiate the price. It is whether you can move fast enough to get the home at all.
Here is the number that surprises most buyers looking at Dorris Farm: the 13 homes that closed in the $600,000 to $700,000 tier over the past 12 months sold at essentially 100 percent of list price, with a median of zero days on market. These Goodall Homes are not sitting. They are going under contract the same day they list, and the buyers winning them are the ones who already understand what the data says about lot, plan, and price.
Dorris Farm sits in White House, TN, up I-65 in the northern stretch of Sumner County, zip 37188. The community is one of the clearest examples of why families have been driving north along the interstate to find brand new construction with real square footage and a real yard. If you want to work through which section and which floor plan actually fits your budget before you start touring, Ryan Beals can pull the closed comps for the exact tier you are shopping and show you where the premium is real and where it is not.
This guide focuses on the upper end of Dorris Farm, the $600,000 and up homes that represent the larger Goodall floor plans on the premium lots. If you want to see what a smaller budget gets you in the same town, the breakdown of what $425,000 buys you in White House is a useful baseline before you commit to the top tier. Dorris Farm's top tier closed 13 sales in the past 12 months at a median of $649,990. For a year-over-year comparison of how that figure has shifted, contact Ryan Beals directly at 629-263-0248, that context is worth having before you make an offer.
Location and Daily Life in White House
White House grew up around I-65 exit 108, and Dorris Farm is part of the new construction wave that has pushed the town's housing stock well past what it was a decade ago. The community sits close enough to the interstate that getting on the road north or south is quick, but far enough off it that you are not living next to the highway noise.
Day to day, White House gives you the smaller Sumner County town feel with the practical advantage of being a straight shot down I-65 to everything Nashville offers. The retail along Highway 76 and the exit 108 corridor covers the everyday needs, and the town has kept adding services as the rooftops have gone up. For a family weighing new construction here against an older home elsewhere, the comparison of new construction versus resale in White House lays out the tradeoffs clearly.
The Homes
The Dorris Farm homes in this tier are all Goodall Homes new construction, built in 2024 and 2025. The larger floor plans run from about 2,410 to 3,300 square feet, with a median near 2,941, and offer three to five bedrooms with two to three full baths. Price per square foot across the tier ran from $200 to $288, with the higher end reflecting the premium brick and Hardie elevations on the bigger lots.
What you are paying for at the top of the range is square footage, lot size, and exterior finish. The entry sections of Dorris Farm get you into a Goodall home for less, but the $640,000 to $694,000 homes carry the upgraded elevations and the larger lots, and that is where most of the price separation in the community comes from.
I walked the newer sections of Dorris Farm this spring, and the thing that stood out was how quickly Goodall was moving the larger floor plans. A couple of the homes I showed in the mid-$640,000s went under contract the same day they hit the market, and the buyers were mostly families coming up from Hendersonville and the north Nashville suburbs who wanted brand new construction with a real yard. The brick and Hardie elevations on the bigger lots are a clear step up from the entry sections, and that is where most of the price separation is coming from.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Closed Sales | 13 |
| Sale Price Range | $601,305 – $694,471 |
| Median Sale Price | $649,990 |
| Average Sale Price | $651,176 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Range | $200 – $288 |
| Square Footage Range | 2,410 – 3,300 sq ft |
| Bedrooms | 3 – 5 |
| Full Baths | 2 – 3 |
| HOA Fee | $65 / Monthly |
| Year Built Range | 2024 – 2025 |
| School Zone | Harold B. Williams Elementary / White House Middle / White House High |
Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period. Closed sales only.
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Getting Around Dorris Farm
The whole appeal of White House for a commuting family comes down to I-65. Dorris Farm runs to exit 108 in a few minutes, and from there I-65 is the main artery south into Nashville. Most mornings the drive to downtown Nashville typically runs 35 to 45 minutes, which is a real selling point for buyers who priced themselves out of closer-in markets but still need to get to the city.
The employment pull is mostly to the south. Nashville's major medical employers, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and HCA, anchor a big share of the commuter base, and the broader region keeps adding jobs through the growing Gallatin and Portland industrial corridor and the Amazon facilities that have landed in the area. A White House address lets a household reach all of it from one spot on the interstate.
The honest friction point is the same one every I-65 north commuter knows: southbound congestion builds through Goodlettsville and Rivergate during the morning rush. The drive is clean until you hit that stretch, and on a heavy morning it is what stretches a 35 minute run closer to 45. Plan your departure around it and White House stays very livable for a Nashville job.
Amenities
Dorris Farm is a planned Goodall community with the shared green space and neighborhood common areas that come with a master-planned development at this price point. The $65 monthly HOA keeps the common areas maintained without loading buyers up with the heavy dues some new communities carry.
Beyond the community itself, White House gives you the practical retail and dining along the exit 108 and Highway 76 corridor, plus quick interstate access to everything in the larger Nashville metro. For a family that wants new construction, a yard, and a short list of daily errands close to home, the location does the work.
Schools
Dorris Farm is zoned for Harold B. Williams Elementary, White House Middle, and White House High. The White House zone is a genuine draw and one of the reasons buyers are willing to drive up I-65 to land here. School zoning in Sumner County moves price and demand, so confirm the exact assignment for any specific address with Sumner County Schools before you write an offer. For a fuller picture, the guide to the best school zone in White House TN breaks down how the assignments work.
Why Work with Ryan Beals
I grew up in Sumner County and have watched White House grow along I-65 in real time, so I know which new construction sections actually hold value and which ones are just riding the new-build premium. In a community like Dorris Farm, where homes close at full list with zero days on market, the difference between overpaying and buying smart comes down to knowing the closed data by section and floor plan before you ever walk in the door.
My approach is to put the numbers in front of you and let you decide. I will show you what the 13 top-tier homes actually closed for, walk you through which lots and elevations justify the premium, and point out where the builder has room to move on incentives instead of price. No pressure, just the data and a straight read on it. Call or text me at 629-263-0248 and I will pull the comps for the exact tier of Dorris Farm you are shopping.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price range for Dorris Farm homes in White House TN?
The top tier of Dorris Farm closed 13 sales over the past 12 months between $601,305 and $694,471, with a median of $649,990 and an average of $651,176. These are the larger Goodall Homes floor plans on the premium brick and Hardie lots. Smaller floor plans in the earlier sections close for less.
Who builds the homes in Dorris Farm?
Dorris Farm is a Goodall Homes community. Every home in the $600,000 to $700,000 tier closed over the past year was new construction built in 2024 or 2025. The bigger floor plans run from roughly 2,410 to 3,300 square feet with three to five bedrooms.
What are the HOA fees in Dorris Farm and what do they cover?
The HOA fee in Dorris Farm runs about $65 per month, which is low for a new construction community at this price point. The fee covers common area maintenance and the shared neighborhood amenities. It is not an age-restricted community, so there is no extra senior services charge built into the dues.
What school zone is Dorris Farm in?
Dorris Farm is zoned for Harold B. Williams Elementary, White House Middle, and White House High. The White House zone is one of the main reasons families come up I-65 to buy here. Always verify the exact assignment for a specific address with Sumner County Schools before you write an offer.
How fast are Dorris Farm homes selling?
Very fast. The 13 top-tier homes that closed over the past year sold at essentially 100 percent of list price with a median of zero days on market, meaning most went under contract the day they hit the market. New construction inventory in the White House zone is moving almost as quickly as Goodall can deliver it.
Which section of Dorris Farm offers the best value right now?
The best value depends on what you are optimizing for. The earlier sections with smaller floor plans give you a White House new construction home for less than the $600,000 tier covered here. The newer premium sections, where the larger brick and Hardie elevations sit on the bigger lots, command the $640,000 to $694,000 range and carry most of the price separation. If you want maximum square footage and the strongest resale story, the premium lots are where the data points. If you want the lowest entry into a Goodall home in this zone, look at the earlier phases.
How does Dorris Farm compare to other White House new construction at the same budget?
At $600,000 and up, Dorris Farm sits near the top of the White House new construction market. For a sense of what a smaller budget gets you in the same area, the breakdown of what $425,000 buys in White House is a useful baseline. The big difference at the Dorris Farm price point is square footage, lot size, and the Goodall brick and Hardie elevations, which is what separates these homes from the entry tier across town.
What does Dorris Farm's roughly 100 percent list-to-sale ratio tell a buyer going into negotiation?
A list-to-sale ratio near 100 percent tells you there is almost no room to negotiate the base price down. When homes close at full list with zero days on market, the seller, in this case the builder, has the leverage. Your negotiating energy is better spent on builder incentives, design center credits, and closing cost contributions than on chipping at the sticker price. Going in expecting a discount off list will cost you the home in this market.
Why do some Dorris Farm homes sell instantly while others take longer?
The median days on market across the top tier was zero, but the range still varies by floor plan and lot. The larger plans on premium brick lots in the newest sections tend to go under contract the same day they list. Homes that sit a little longer are usually the ones priced at the very top of the range or on less desirable lots. Condition is not the variable here since everything is new, so it comes down to lot, plan, and price positioning.
Should I buy in Dorris Farm now or wait for more inventory?
With a median of zero days on market and homes closing at full list, waiting in Dorris Farm mostly means competing for fewer available homes later. Goodall releases inventory in waves, so there is no large standing backlog to wait out. If a floor plan and lot you want is available now, the data says it will not sit. Waiting makes sense only if you need the build timeline to line up with selling your current home.
How does Ryan Beals approach buying in Dorris Farm and White House TN?
Ryan approaches it the way he approaches every part of Sumner County, with the closed data in front of him. He can tell you that the top tier of Dorris Farm closed 13 homes at a median of $649,990 and full list price, then walk you through which sections and lots actually justify the premium. He grew up in Sumner County and watched White House grow along I-65, so he knows which floor plans hold value and where the builder has room to move on incentives.
Who is the best real estate agent for Dorris Farm in White House TN?
Ryan Beals is a strong choice for Dorris Farm because he combines closed RealTracs data with on-the-ground knowledge of the community. He has walked the newer Goodall sections, knows which elevations and lots carry the premium, and understands the buyer pool coming up from Hendersonville and north Nashville. For a new construction community moving at full list with zero days on market, working with an agent who tracks the data and the builder incentives gives a buyer a real edge.
What is my Dorris Farm home worth in today's market?
Automated tools like Zestimate struggle with a fast-moving new construction community like Dorris Farm because they lag the closing data and cannot tell a premium brick lot from an entry section. With homes closing at full list and zero days on market, a Zestimate can be tens of thousands off in either direction. The only reliable number comes from pulling the actual closed comps for your floor plan and section. Get an accurate Dorris Farm valuation or call Ryan directly at 629-263-0248.
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Want to know what is available in Dorris Farm right now before it hits Zillow? Text Ryan at 629-263-0248 and he will send you the current inventory within the hour.
Ryan Beals is a licensed real estate agent in Tennessee affiliated with Compass Tennessee, LLC. Serving White House TN (37188) | Gallatin TN (37066) | Hendersonville TN (37075) | Sumner County. Information based on RealTracs MLS data. Rolling 12-month period. All data subject to change. Verify school assignments directly with Sumner County Schools.
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