O’Brien Brothers Homebuilding

Building Vermont’s Best Communities

For more than 65 years, O’Brien Brothers has been crafting quality neighborhoods across Vermont where residents can live, work, and play. Our longstanding reputation—built since 1958 through responsive service, thoughtful design, and an unwavering commitment to our customers—speaks for itself in every home we build and every community we create. We invite you to visit one of our model homes and experience the O’Brien Brothers difference firsthand.

Find Your Neighborhood

We build high-quality, new construction homes in some of Vermont’s most sought-after communities. Explore our current neighborhoods and find the one that’s right for you.

Our Neighborhoods

Hillside East | South Burlington

Vermont’s Premier All-Electric Neighborhood

One of the country’s first 100% fossil fuel-free neighborhoods, Hillside East offers beautiful, energy-independent homes in one of Vermont’s most desirable locations. Every home features rooftop solar, battery backup, and all-electric systems—delivering stable energy costs and climate resilience alongside top-rated schools, walking trails, and easy access to Burlington and beyond.

Explore Hillside East

Parkside | Milton

Exceptional Value in a Family-Friendly Setting

Parkside brings 85 thoughtfully designed homes to Milton, VT—adjacent to the beloved Bombardier Park and just 20 minutes from Burlington. With a strong focus on workforce affordability, these new homes offer the most competitive new-construction pricing in Chittenden County, without compromising on quality, design, or energy performance. Ditch the hassle of a fixer-upper. At Parkside, you’ll enjoy a home that’s brand new, affordable, and low-maintenance.

Our model home will be open in the fall of 2026 and sales are open now!

Learn About Parkside

Proposed Neighborhood | Shelburne

Quality & Convenience in a Picturesque Setting

Our proposed community in Shelburne—one of Vermont’s most beloved towns—will add high-quality, energy-efficient homes for people at all income levels and stages of life. With 65% of the land conserved as open space, residents will enjoy natural beauty just minutes south of Burlington and within a short distance to Shelburne amenities.

Learn about Shelburne

Build Packages

Already own a lot in Vermont? Or dreaming of land in a location that is uniquely yours? O’Brien Brothers Build Packages bring our proven home plans and streamlined construction process to properties outside our established neighborhoods.

Choose from our library of popular floor plans, work with our designer to personalize your home, and close on a quality-built O’Brien Brothers home—without the headaches and cost of a fully custom build.

Two ways to build:

Build Packages
A proven O’Brien Brothers home in the location of your choice.

Ready-to-Build Packages
We search for and identify the best available lots so you can build in a location you will love.

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Exclusive financing offer

Lock your rate before we break ground

Our 8-month rate lock through Northfield Savings Bank means your mortgage rate is fixed from contract signing through closing—no surprises, no matter how markets move.

Rate locked at contract signing
Protected for 8 months
One-time float-down if rates drop

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Quality Homes Since 1958

The O’Brien family has called South Burlington home since 1890. What began as a farming and livestock business became one of Vermont’s most trusted names in residential development—founded on values of civic duty, quality, and community.

Today, under a professional management team, O’Brien Brothers Homebuilding continues that legacy. We’re known throughout Vermont for quality construction, exceptional customer service, and a deep commitment to environmental stewardship.