Breland Homes Elmwood vs. Emory: Which Floor Plan Is Right for You at Nature's Walk at Wheeler?

by Clint Peters

Which Breland floor plan should you choose at Nature's Walk at Wheeler in Priceville, Alabama? The Elmwood starts around $360,000 and offers 2,000 square feet with a dedicated home office. The Emory starts around $425,000 and offers 2,400 square feet with a larger primary suite and a third bathroom. The right choice depends entirely on how your household actually lives.

Last updated: May 2026

If you've been researching new construction in Priceville, you've probably come across Breland Homes at Nature's Walk at Wheeler. It's one of the more active new construction communities in the Decatur area right now, and Breland is building two floor plans that come up in almost every buyer conversation I have about this neighborhood — the Elmwood and the Emory.

I've walked both models. This post breaks down the honest differences so you can figure out which one makes sense before you ever set foot in the sales office.

You can watch both walkthroughs here: 👉 Breland Homes Emory Floor Plan Tour — Nature's Walk at Wheeler 👉 [Breland Homes Elmwood Floor Plan Tour — Nature's Walk at Wheeler] (INSERT ELMWOOD VIDEO LINK)

The Numbers Side by Side

Here's the straightforward comparison at base pricing:

Breland Elmwood 2,000 sq ft | 4 bed | 2 bath | 2-car garage | ~$360,000

Breland Emory 2,400 sq ft | 4 bed | 3 bath | 3-car garage | ~$425,000

The $65,000 price difference is real — and so are the trade-offs. Neither floor plan is the wrong answer. They serve different buyers.

What the Elmwood Has That the Emory Doesn't

This is the part most comparison posts skip, so let's start here.

A dedicated home office with glass French doors. The Elmwood has a private office positioned right off the front entry, separated from the main living area by glass French doors. If you work from home, that door matters. You can close it during calls, keep the rest of the house running normally, and actually maintain a work-life boundary inside your own home. The Emory doesn't have a dedicated office space.

At $360,000 in new construction in North Alabama, a private home office with French doors is not something you find in every floor plan. It's one of the Elmwood's strongest features and the one that surprises buyers most when they walk in.

A lower entry price into Nature's Walk at Wheeler. If your goal is to get into this community and this school district at the lowest possible price point, the Elmwood gets you there. The $65,000 difference is a meaningful number — that's a different loan amount, a different monthly payment, and potentially more flexibility in your budget for upgrades, furnishings, or the drop zone you'll want to add after closing.

Where You'll Feel the Difference

The living area. This is the most noticeable trade-off walking through the Elmwood. The main living space is smaller than the Emory — not unusable, but tighter. If you entertain regularly, host family gatherings, or have a household that spends a lot of time in the common areas, you'll feel the difference. If you mostly use your home for everyday living and the office is more important than the living room, it likely won't bother you.

The primary suite. The Emory's primary bathroom and closet are both larger than what you'll find in the Elmwood. For buyers who prioritize the primary suite — and a lot of buyers do — this is worth experiencing in person before you decide. Walk both. Stand in both primary bathrooms. That comparison will tell you more than any floor plan diagram.

The third bathroom. The Emory has three full bathrooms. The Elmwood has two. If you have a larger family, teenagers sharing a bathroom, or guests staying regularly, the third bathroom in the Emory earns its keep. If it's just two people or a smaller household, two bathrooms is plenty.

The garage. The Emory has a three-car garage. The Elmwood has two. For buyers with multiple vehicles, a golf cart, a boat, or workshop space, that third bay matters. For buyers who just need to park two cars out of the Alabama heat, the Elmwood is fine.

What Both Floor Plans Have in Common

It's worth noting what you get regardless of which floor plan you choose at Nature's Walk at Wheeler.

Both are split floor plans — primary suite on one side, secondary bedrooms on the other. Both have walk-in closets in all four bedrooms. Both are full brick exterior with vinyl eaves. Both reflect Breland's current build quality — solid floors, soft-close cabinets, modern finishes throughout.

And both come with Breland's current standard incentive: a 1.75% credit toward closing costs when you use their preferred lender. On the Elmwood that's roughly $6,300. On the Emory it's roughly $7,400. I always recommend comparing Breland's preferred lender against your own lender before you commit — run both scenarios and see which one actually puts more money in your pocket.

Who Should Choose the Elmwood

The Elmwood at $360,000 is the right call if you work from home and need a dedicated office, you want to get into Nature's Walk at Wheeler at the lowest price point, your primary suite is not your top priority, a two-car garage covers your needs, and you're comfortable with a tighter main living area in exchange for the office and the lower price.

Who Should Choose the Emory

The Emory at $425,000 makes more sense if the primary suite — specifically the bathroom and closet — is important to you, you need a third bathroom for your family, you want more room in the main living area for entertaining, or you need a three-car garage.

One Thing That Applies to Both

These are model homes. Some of what you see during your visit — certain fixtures, finishes, and features — may be upgrades above the base price. Before you fall in love with a specific detail, ask Breland's sales team for a written breakdown of exactly what's included at the base price and what costs extra. I walk my buyers through that conversation every time, and it saves a lot of surprises later.

FAQ

Is the Breland Elmwood a good value at $360,000 in Priceville, Alabama? For buyers who work from home or prioritize getting into Nature's Walk at Wheeler at a lower price point, the Elmwood is a strong option. The dedicated home office with French doors is a standout feature at this price. The trade-offs — smaller living area, two bathrooms, two-car garage — are real but manageable for the right buyer.

What is the difference between the Breland Elmwood and Emory floor plans? The Emory is approximately 400 square feet larger, adds a third bathroom, upgrades to a three-car garage, and has a larger primary suite and bathroom. The Elmwood is priced about $65,000 less and includes a dedicated home office with glass French doors that the Emory does not have.

Does Breland Homes offer closing cost incentives at Nature's Walk at Wheeler? Yes. Breland is currently offering a 1.75% credit toward closing costs when buyers use their preferred lender. This is their standard program, not a limited-time promotion. Always compare the preferred lender's rate against your own lender before deciding.

If you want to walk either floor plan in person or talk through which one fits your situation, reach out. DM me, send me a text, or grab a time on my calendar.

Sincerely, Clint Peters REALTOR® | Real Broker 256.476.4201