What Is the Bear Hollow Neighborhood in Southlake, TX?

Bear Hollow is a new 34-home neighborhood approved by Southlake City Council on August 5, 2026, on a nearly 21-acre site. Developer BridgeRock Developments increased the average lot size to just under 14,000 square feet, larger than the homes across the street, and added extra open space and drainage improvements after resident feedback. Pricing and the builder lineup haven't been released yet, with a second council reading set for August 18.

If you've been watching Southlake for new construction, Bear Hollow just moved from rumor to real. It's small (only 34 lots), it's infill (not a sprawling master-planned community), and it's still working through the city approval process. Here's what's confirmed so far and how to think about it if you're weighing new construction against resale in Southlake.

What We Know About Bear Hollow So Far

The plan has already changed once. When BridgeRock Developments first presented Bear Hollow to the city in May, the layout looked different. By the time it came back to council in August, the developer had cut two lots, pushed the average lot size up to just under 14,000 square feet, and widened side yard setbacks to at least 10 feet.

A few specifics worth knowing if you're tracking this one:

• Lot count: 34 single-family homes on roughly 21 acres
• Lot size: average 13,999 square feet, bigger than the neighboring lots across the street, according to the developer
• Open space: 7.33 acres set aside, plus two new detention ponds added specifically to improve drainage for the site
• Timeline: approved on first reading August 5, with a second reading scheduled for the August 18 council meeting

What's still unknown: pricing, builder, floor plans, and exact street access. None of that has been made public, and if you find a listing or a builder claiming otherwise before the second reading closes, verify it directly with the city or with your agent before you get attached to a number.

That gap, the space between "approved" and "on the market", is actually useful. It's the window where buyers who move early get first pick of lots, and it's also the window where you can't yet compare price per square foot against anything real. Both things are true at once, and that's exactly the kind of decision point worth talking through before you commit to a plan.

New Construction vs. Resale: How to Think About a Community Like Bear Hollow

Southlake doesn't get many small, single-builder infill neighborhoods like this. Most of the city's new construction over the past few years has leaned toward larger developments or one-off custom lots. A 34-home community with above-average lot sizes and dedicated drainage infrastructure is the kind of project that tends to sell out from the inside, on a wait list, before it ever hits the open market.

If you're a move-up buyer currently weighing Southlake against building fresh, a few questions matter more than the finish-out package:

• How does the lot size compare to what you'd get on resale nearby? Southlake's inventory has been loosening (inventory here was up 21% at last count), which means resale buyers already have more room to negotiate than they did two years ago. A new-construction premium has to earn its keep against that backdrop.
• What's your timeline? Homes in a 34-lot community with a second reading still pending are, realistically, 12 to 24 months from move-in once permitting, site work, and construction run their course. If you need to be in a home in six months, Bear Hollow isn't your answer, at least not yet.
• Do you need to sell your current home first? This is where most move-up families get stuck. Waiting on a new-construction closing date while also trying to time the sale of your current Southlake or Flower Mound home is a scheduling problem, not just a financial one, and it's exactly the kind of timeline I help clients map out before they fall in love with a lot.

None of this means Bear Hollow isn't worth watching. Larger lots in an established suburb like Southlake are genuinely scarce, and a small community like this one often prices at a premium precisely because it won't repeat. It just means the decision is about more than the site plan, it's about matching the calendar of a from-the-ground-up build to the reality of your current home sale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bear Hollow in Southlake?

Bear Hollow sits on a nearly 21-acre site in Southlake, directly across from an existing neighborhood with smaller lots, according to the developer's comments at the August 5 council meeting. The exact address and access points haven't been published publicly yet.

How many homes will be in Bear Hollow?

The approved plan includes 34 single-family homes, down from the original proposal after the developer removed two lots to add more open space and drainage capacity.

When will Bear Hollow homes be available to buy?

The development still needs a second council reading on August 18, 2026, followed by site work and construction. Realistically, expect a build-out timeline of well over a year before homes are move-in ready.

Are Bear Hollow's lots bigger than other new Southlake neighborhoods?

The developer says the average lot size, just under 14,000 square feet, is larger than the lots directly across the street. Compared to some of Southlake's other recent new-construction communities, that puts Bear Hollow on the larger side, though exact comparisons depend on the specific neighborhood.

Should I wait for a new community like Bear Hollow instead of buying resale in Southlake now?

It depends on your timeline and what you're solving for. If you need to move within the next year, resale gives you more certainty on price and possession date. If you have flexibility and want a larger lot with new construction, a community like Bear Hollow is worth tracking, but you'll want a plan for how your current home sale lines up with a construction timeline that's still a year or more out.

Bear Hollow is a small, still-forming piece of Southlake's inventory, but it's a useful example of what buyers are up against right now: watching for new lots while also managing the sale of a current home on a timeline that has to work for both sides. If you're thinking through a move like this, schedule a free Move-Up Strategy Call ... thirty minutes, no pitch, just a clear-headed look at where you are and what your best next move looks like.

About Brian White

Brian White helps families in Northwest DFW make their move-up cleanly, selling and buying in one synchronized step. He built BlueFuse Group on a simple standard: other-first service, proactive at every turn, faith and excellence in equal measure. Brian has been married to Tisha for 27 years and is dad to three adult sons. When he's not protecting a family's equity or untangling a tight closing timeline, you'll find him chasing a round of golf or at Valley Creek Church.

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