The Brookeby DRB HomesNew Construction Homes in Brandon, FL
Price Range
$350K to $372K
Square Footage
1,702 to 1,721 sq ft
Est. Monthly Fees
$380/mo + CDD (unconfirmed)
The Brooke is a new-construction townhome community by DRB Homes in Brandon, Florida, where every home is an end unit with a 2-car garage. It sits near Parsons Avenue and Lumsden Road in the 33511 ZIP, with pricing from $349,990 and homes sized 1,702–1,721 square feet. There are no CDD fees. Buyers who want a fenced backyard, no rear neighbors, and exterior maintenance handled for them get the most out of this community.
Quick answer
The Brooke is a new construction community in Brandon, FL, with homes priced $350K to $372K, HOA $380/mo, flood Zone X (low risk).
- Price range
- $350K to $372K
- Home sizes
- 1,702 to 1,721 sq ft
- HOA
- $380/mo
- CDD / MUD
- Not yet confirmed
- Flood zone
- Zone X (low risk)
- Builders
- DRB Homes
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True Monthly Cost
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HOA Fee
$380
monthly
CDD / Stewardship
Not yet confirmed
Est. Monthly Total
$380
community fees
* Fees shown are the latest amounts supplied for this listing, not a final quote. Confirm the current HOA, district assessments and billing periods with the community before buying.
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🏖️ Coastal & Vacation Details
Short-Term Rental Policy
No Rentals Allowed
Water Access
🏖️ Beach: 45 minutes to Gulf Beaches
Primary Use Case
Full-Time Living
Exterior Materials
The Vibe
Morning starts with the garage door humming open and a straight shot down Parsons to the Selmon Expressway — downtown Tampa is close enough that the commute feels routine rather than daunting. By midday, the neighborhood is quiet: fenced backyards hold a grill and a couple of chairs, with no rear neighbor to see over the fence, so the afternoon belongs to the patio and the sun. Evenings are practical and low-key — dinner from Brandon Town Center, a walk through the loop streets, neighbors waving from driveways rather than a clubhouse scene. Weekends split between the Brandon Exchange shops, the hospital corridor, and errands along FL-60, all within minutes. There is no pool to maintain and no yard crew to hire; the HOA handles the exterior while you handle living. It is not a resort lifestyle — it is the feeling of coming home to a new place that doesn't ask much of you, in the most central pocket of Brandon you can buy new for this price.
Construction Update
Active Construction - Early buildout
Pros & Cons
An honest look at this neighborhood
Pros
- Every home is an end unit with a 2-car garage — the only new-construction townhome product in Brandon offering this.
- No CDD fees, which keeps the monthly payment lower than comparable new construction with a bond.
- Fenced backyard and no rear neighbors included, giving rare privacy for a townhome.
Cons
- •No community amenities
Things to Consider
Important factors to be aware of before making a decision
- High Traffic / Commute Delays
- Ongoing Construction Noise
- Small Lot Sizes / Zero-Lot Line
Community Amenities
- Fenced backyards (per-home)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the schools zoned for this neighborhood?
Brooker Elementary, Burns Middle, Bloomingdale High School
Are there really no CDD fees at The Brooke?
Correct —This is a genuine differentiator in a market where many new communities carry one.
Why does every home being an end unit matter?
End units have windows on more sides, more natural light, and only one shared wall instead of two, which means less shared-wall noise and better resale appeal.
What does the HOA cover?
The HOA covers exterior maintenance and water services, enabling lock-and-leave living.
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