Bridge Tower Homes and Hankyu Hanshin Properties broke ground this week on Saddlebrook, a 97-home community planned in the north-Dallas suburb of Corinth, according to a company announcement. 

Corinth sits along the Interstate 35 corridor between Denton and Dallas, an area that has seen steady residential growth as buyers look for more space outside the region’s larger urban centers. 

The homes are expected to range from about 1,700 to 2,650 square feet, with pricing starting at $385,000.

The project also marks the first development under a joint venture between Bridge Tower Homes and Hankyu Hanshin Properties, a Japanese real estate firm that partnered with the Dallas-based builder earlier this year to develop residential communities across Texas.

Saddlebrook is smaller than many of the master-planned communities that have defined North Texas’ expansion in recent years, but Bridge Tower Homes Co-CEO George Huang, said in a statement it reflects a broader shift in where and how development is happening.

“With continued population and job growth in North Texas, demand for high-quality homes remains strong,” he said.

“This is not just a single development; it reflects long-term confidence in the North Texas market,” Huang added. “Bridge Tower will continue to expand its investment and development footprint in growth markets through projects like this.”

But as available land tightens and development patterns evolve, smaller suburbs like Corinth are beginning to see more targeted projects.

“Saddlebrook not only responds to market demand but also represents our ongoing strategy to accelerate the delivery of quality housing through international capital partnerships,” Huang said. “Corinth offers a unique combination of strong community spirit, access to employment centers, and well-developed local amenities, making it an ideal location for long-term living and investment.” 

That shift is happening as affordability pressures continue to shape where people can live. In a recent Chron report, a Dallas-area suburb ranked among the most expensive places to rent in Texas, highlighting how rising costs are influencing housing demand across the region.