LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA — After years of construction, Lafayette’s new Brant development is open, and prospective residents can finally see what its condos look like inside.
Bay Area Telegraph recently toured two furnished model homes at the mixed-use development across from Trader Joe’s on Mt. Diablo Boulevard: Residence E112, a three-bedroom home of approximately 2,016 square feet, and Residence E114, a two-bedroom home of approximately 1,526 square feet.
Here’s our “first look” inside!
Both homes we saw are firmly in the million-dollar-plus portion of the development. Published listings put the E112 plan at approximately $1.88 million and the E114 plan at approximately $1.54 million, although those can always change.
The models also make the overall concept of The Brant much clearer. They are single-level condominium flats with open living areas, balconies or patios, shared interior courtyards and parking below or within the complex. Many are huge for a condo!
Inside the Larger Three-Bedroom Model
Residence E112 is the larger of the two models we toured. The published floor plan includes three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, approximately 2,016 square feet and parking for two cars.
The center of the home is one large kitchen, dining and living area. Rather than dividing those spaces with walls, the kitchen island creates the main visual boundary.
The model has light-colored, flat-front cabinetry, pale countertops and a dark backsplash around the range. A long island provides additional counter space and room for stools, while pendant lights hang above it. The refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher and range are stainless steel.
From the kitchen, there is a mostly uninterrupted view through the dining area and living room toward the windows and outdoor space. The model’s dining table seats six without appearing to crowd the walkway, and the living area has enough room for a full sofa arrangement and media wall.
The overall palette is neutral: white walls, light cabinetry, medium-toned plank flooring and relatively simple fixtures. The rooms look contemporary, but the finishes are restrained rather than especially bold or customized.
A balcony extends the living space outdoors, although it is more of a sitting area than a substitute for a yard. Its view is into the development, with other portions of The Brant visible nearby.
The three bedrooms show how the larger floor plan could work for a family, downsizers who want guest rooms or someone who needs a dedicated office. The model uses one area near the entry as a work and display space, while the bedrooms are staged with full-sized furniture.
Bathrooms include wide vanities and glass-enclosed showers. The primary suite also has a walk-in closet. Because the home has three full bathrooms, each bedroom can effectively function with its own bathroom nearby.
The result feels more like a large, newly built apartment than a conventional Lafayette house. It offers substantial interior space on one level, but without a private yard or the separation from neighbors that buyers would get with a detached home.
The Two-Bedroom Model Is More Compact
Residence E114 has two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, one half bathroom, approximately 1,526 square feet and parking for one car.
Its layout is noticeably tighter than E112, but it follows the same basic design approach. The kitchen sits close to the entrance and opens directly into the dining and living area. A long island supplies most of the kitchen’s workspace and informal seating.
The cabinetry and counters are again light-colored, with recessed lighting and a simple tile backsplash. In the furnished model, the main room accommodates a dining table, sofa, chairs and television area, although everything is positioned relatively close together.
A powder room serves the shared living space, allowing both bedrooms to retain private full bathrooms. These things have lots of bathrooms!
The bedrooms have room for conventional beds, nightstands and dressers, but they do not have the extra open floor area seen in the larger model.
The primary bathroom has a long vanity, while another bathroom includes a glass-enclosed shower. Storage is built into the unit, including closets and cabinetry, but the home still has the spatial feel of a condominium rather than a suburban house.
For buyers comparing the two models, the biggest difference is the amount of breathing room. E112 offers a broader living area, an additional bedroom and bathroom, and more flexibility for working from home or hosting visitors. E114 places essentially the same modern kitchen-and-great-room concept into a smaller footprint.
What the Shared Areas Look Like
Outside the individual homes, The Brant is organized around landscaped walkways and interior courtyards rather than a traditional apartment hallway running through one large building.
The exterior combines red, gray and beige sections, with balconies facing both the street and internal portions of the property. Some homes look toward Mt. Diablo Boulevard, while others face landscaped common areas or neighboring buildings within the development.
Residents have access to a private club area with a shared kitchen, tables and lounge seating. The complex also has a fitness room with cardio and strength equipment, indoor bicycle storage and secure resident parking.
The courtyards include planted areas, benches and colorful mosaic artwork. A metal sculpture depicting Brant geese — the source of the development’s name — stands near the center of the property.
These spaces give the complex a more residential feel than its Mt. Diablo Boulevard frontage might suggest. However, they are still shared spaces. The private outdoor areas attached to individual units are generally balconies or patios, not large yards.
Prices Start Below $1 Million — But Rise Quickly
The “$1.5 million-plus” description applies to most of The Brant’s larger homes, but not every unit in the project.
As of September 2026, Lennar’s published prices for the development ranged from approximately $822,880 to $1,926,880. The least expensive market-rate plans are smaller one-bedroom homes, while many two- and three-bedroom plans fall between roughly $1.3 million and $1.9 million.
Published homeowner association charges are approximately $826 to $829 per month, depending on the unit and program documents.
The development also includes 10 below-market-rate condominiums. A city-affiliated affordable-housing listing recently priced a deed-restricted two-bedroom unit at $511,046, with eligibility requirements and a 45-year resale restriction.
The Pros and Cons are Clear
For more than $1.5 million, the two models we toured offer new construction, single-level living, contemporary kitchens, private bedroom suites and access to shared amenities in downtown Lafayette.
What they do not offer is the land, privacy or outdoor space associated with many similarly priced detached homes elsewhere in the city.
That makes The Brant a particular kind of housing option: a high-priced, relatively low-maintenance alternative for buyers who value newer interiors, elevators, shared amenities and proximity to downtown more than a large private lot. They’re also single-level.
Whatever buyers think of that tradeoff, the completed models finally provide something Lafayette residents have not had during the project’s long construction period — a clear look at what is actually behind The Brant’s exterior walls.
