By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team
June 30, 2026
Toll Brothers just announced plans for a new community of luxury townhomes near downtown Doylestown. The project is called 280 North at Doylestown, and it will bring 18 homes to a spot just off North Broad Street, close enough to walk into town. Sales are expected to start this fall. If you are thinking about buying or selling in Bucks County, this one is worth your attention. New construction at this price tells you a lot about where the Doylestown market is headed.
What Toll Brothers Is Building in Doylestown
The plan calls for 18 townhomes in two models, the Courtland and the Courtland Elite. Both are priced around $900,000 and run more than 2,500 square feet. Each home has at least three bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and a two-car garage. These are four-story buildings with an elevator, a rooftop terrace, and an open kitchen layout. Lawn care and snow removal are handled by community staff, so owners get the space of a house without the weekend yard work. The homes sit inside the Central Bucks School District, and the larger site also includes an affordable apartment component.
What stands out is the location. Walking distance to downtown Doylestown is rare for new construction. Most new builds go up on the edges of town where land is cheaper. Brand new homes this close to the shops, the restaurants, and the train station are a real draw, and that is hard to find anywhere in Bucks County right now.
What This Project Signals About the Doylestown Market
Builders do not put luxury townhomes in a market unless they believe the buyers are there. Toll Brothers is betting that people want low-maintenance, high-end living close to town. That bet lines up with what we see every day.
The numbers back it up. The median sale price in Doylestown was $617,131 in May 2026, up 2.9 percent from a year earlier, according to Redfin. Prices have held strong even with mortgage rates where they are. Homes here still sell, and well-located ones sell fast.
Here is the part sellers should hear. New construction priced near $900,000 raises the ceiling for the whole area. When a buyer tours a brand new townhome and then walks through an existing home nearby, the comparison can work in your favor. A well-kept resale home with character, a yard, and a lower price starts to look like a smart buy. New inventory does not always pull buyers away from existing homes. Sometimes it makes those homes look like the better deal.
For buyers, more options is good news. The Doylestown market has been tight for years. Adding 18 homes will not fix low inventory on its own, but every new listing helps. If you have been waiting for the right fit, more choices may be on the way. You can see how new construction stacks up against current listings on our Doylestown community page.
What This Means for You
If you own a home in or near Doylestown, this is a good moment to know your number. New luxury inventory shifts how buyers see value. Pricing and presentation matter more when there is fresh competition in town. If you are thinking about selling in the next year, now is a smart time to understand what your home is worth in this part of Bucks County.
If you are buying, do not assume new always beats existing. A brand new townhome is appealing, but it comes with a premium and an HOA. An existing home may give you more space, a yard, and more room to negotiate. The right choice depends on how you want to live and what you want to spend.
Thinking about buying or selling in Doylestown? Let’s talk.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do the new Toll Brothers townhomes in Doylestown cost?
The townhomes at 280 North at Doylestown are priced around $900,000. They come in two models, the Courtland and the Courtland Elite, each over 2,500 square feet with at least three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. Sales are expected to begin in the fall of 2026.
Where is the new Doylestown townhome community located?
The community sits just off North Broad Street, within walking distance of downtown Doylestown. That spot is unusual for new construction, since most new builds go up farther from the center of town. The homes fall within the Central Bucks School District.
Is now a good time to sell a home in Doylestown?
Doylestown is still a strong seller’s market. The median sale price reached $617,131 in May 2026, up 2.9 percent year over year, according to Redfin. New luxury construction can actually help nearby sellers by raising the price buyers expect to pay in the area.
Will new construction lower home prices in Doylestown?
Adding 18 homes is unlikely to push prices down in a market this tight. New luxury townhomes priced near $900,000 tend to lift the ceiling rather than lower it. Existing homes often look like better value next to new builds, which keeps demand healthy across Bucks County.
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