New construction homes in Williamson County have definitely seen a decline in number of homes sold as of late, but let’s take a look at some of the communities/neighborhoods where the top sellers were in # of homes sold by county and city within the last year. Some of these neighborhoods are several years old still selling new homes as they build out. Others may just be completely new on the radar all together.

In Williamson County, we’ll look at Brentwood, Franklin, Spring Hill, Nolensville and Thompsons Station. While other small cities exist in the county, we’re taking a look at the cities generally with the most home sales overall. However, it is worth mentioning that Fairview (not analyzed below) actually sold 1 or 2 more new construction homes more than Thompsons Station sold within the last year.

Brentwood TN new homes

New construction homes sold within the last year (2008) in Brentwood, TN totaled nearly 70 at an average price of $862,000. Subdivisions selling the most new homes with their average prices in Brentwood are:

1. Annandale - $1.2 million
2. Taramore - $766,000
3. Inglehame Farms – $798,000
4. Wetherbrooke - $825,000
5. Arlington Heights - $704,000
6. Fountainbrooke - $641,000

Others like the Governor’s Club and Tuscany Hills had a few sales in their community. Tuscany Hills with Taramore are two of the newer neighborhoods out of the list.

In 2007, the number of new construction sold in Brentwood was more than double 2008’s number. The average price of the 2007 new home group was around $817,000. Big neighborhoods with new construction in 2007 (selling more resale than new…now) were Courtside @ Southern Woods, Brookfield, and Copperstone. Annandale, Governor’s Club and Wetherbrooke also made the 2007 list. Hampton Reserve was a big hit in the $1 -2 million range.

Franklin TN new homes

New construction homes sold within the last year (2008) in Franklin, TN totaled nearly 230 at an average price of $580,000. Subdivisions selling the most new homes with their average prices in Franklin are:

1. Westhaven - $619,000
2. Villages of Clovercroft - $395,000
3. Avalon – $540,000
4. Garden Club Estates - $498,000
5. McKays Mill - $537,000
6. Ladd Park - $450,000

To be fair, neighborhoods like Westhaven and McKay’s Mill are quite large. Avalon combines several different phases and areas which some might consider multiple subdivisions.

In 2007, the number of new construction sold in Franklin was about 70 more than 2008’s number. The average price of the 2007 new home group was around $610,000. Big hitting neighborhoods with new construction in 2007 were McKay’s Mill, Westhaven, Avalon, Abington Ridge and Ladd Park, in order of most to least sold.

Nolensville TN new homes

New construction homes sold within the last year (2008) in Nolensville, TN outnumbered Brentwood with about 100 homes at an average price of $366,000. Subdivisions selling the most new homes with their average prices in Nolensville are:

1. Silver Stream - $310,000 (Silver Stream Estates - $456,000)
2. Bent Creek - $344,000 (Bent Creek Reserve - $417,000)
3. Winterset Woods – $299,000 (Winterset Woods Enclave - $360,000)
4. Ballenger Farms - $275,000
5. Nolen Park - $420,000

In 2007, the number of new construction sold in Nolensville was about 75 more than 2008’s number. The average price of the 2007 new home group was around $366,000 also. Ballenger Farms sold the most number of homes in 2007. Bent Creek and Bennington made deeper splashes too, but the others mentioned had a fair number sold in ‘07.

Spring Hill TN new homes

New construction homes sold within the last year (2008) in Spring Hill, TN totaled around 76 at an average price of $374,000. Subdivisions selling the most new homes with their average prices in Spring Hill are:

1. Autumn Ridge - $450,000
2. Cherry Grove - $440,000
3. Willow Vale – $317,000
4. Wades Grove (The Crossing) - $278,000

In 2007, the number of new construction sold in Spring Hill was a bit more than double 2008’s number. The average price of the 2007 new home group was around $337,000. Big hitting neighborhoods with new construction in 2007 were Chapman’s Crossing, Burtonwood, Spring Hill Place, Cherry Grove, Buckner Crossing and Wades Grove, to name a few.

Thompsons Station TN new homes

New construction homes sold within the last year (2008) in Thompsons Station, TN totaled around 10 at an average price of $507,000. Subdivisions selling the most new homes with their average prices in Thompsons Station are:

1. Tollgate Village - $640,000
2. Canterbury - $346,000
3. Bridgemore Village – $610,000

In 2007, the number of new construction sold in Thompsons Station was more than 3 x’s 2008’s number. The average price of the 2007 new home group was around $494,000. Tollgate Village was also the neighborhood with the most new construction homes sold at that time, but Bridgemore Village was the second big seller.

Click on any of the highlighted links to find a listing of homes currently for sale in Brentwood, Franklin, Thompsons Station, Nolensville or Spring Hill TN in the respective communities. You’ll have access to the photos and details of the properties. To see properties in these areas or put your home on the market, or for general questions/discussion call me at 615-739-2944 or email at denawilliams@kw.com.

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Williamson County is home to many of the respected horse farms including the areas of Leipers Fork in Franklin, other parts of Franklin, Brentwood, Thompsons Station and Arrington. You can search for individual properties with land or horse farms in Williamson County and find quite a few.
You will find both private estates as equestrian properties or equestrian communities, which are listed below:

• Brandon Park Downs, Franklin TN - The average property in Brandon Park Downs was built in 2005 and averages 4 acres, with an average size of 5000 sf. One of the very few equestrian communities where you can find a home under $1 million, home prices begin in the upper $700,000’s in this gated community with tennis courts, pool, clubhouse and underground utilities. There are 44 properties with plenty of lots still available to build. Horse stables are available.
• Lynnwood Downs, Franklin TN - This community is nestled among rolling hills and beautiful valleys that feels so far away from it all, but it is literally just minutes from the heart of Cool Springs. Lynnwood Downs‘ average year homes were built is 1990 and average 5000 sf, but there are still some buildable lots left. The average lot is just under 7 acres and could be as much as 44 acres. Other amenities in this gated community include: tennis courts, volleyball, pool, playground and a clubhouse. The stables have two community horses for use, and each property comes with 2 stalls for your own horses. Ride on trails or the outdoor ring. Homes begin around $1 million.
• Two Rivers, Franklin TN - Two Rivers is another picturesque neighborhood with 22 luxury properties averaging 8.5 acre lots (and go up to 18 acres). Homes average 6200 sf and go up to about 8500 sf. Homes start near the $2 million range.
• Hidden River, Franklin TN - is a 29 home community with the average home being 8500 sf (up to 18,000 sf), built on average in 2001, with 7 acres of land, but certainly can be much more. Homes in Hidden River are in the $2 million+ range.
• Grace Valley Estates, Franklin TN - This is an exclusive, 7-lot equestrian community. This, too, is $1 million+ community, and homes range from 4000-4500 sf. Residents of Grace Valley Estates each have an average of 10 acres of land.
• Beechwood Plantation, Franklin TN - Beechwood Plantation is a newer community (homes built in 2008+) in the Leipers Fork area with lots averaging 12 acres and may go as to as many as 40 acres. The 39 lots will have homes averaging 5500 sf and will start in the $1.5 million range with home sites beginning in the $300,000’s. This community offers private entrances, pastures, 6 miles of trails accessible from every property, spring-fed streams and ponds, and beautiful views. Whether you choose a wooded or pasture lot, private barns are permitted.
• Saddle Springs Estates, Thompsons Station, TN - Saddle Springs $1 million+ luxury community includes underground utilities, walking trails and an average of 4 acre lots per property. Some properties are as much as 12 acres of land. Home sites begin around $200,000. The average home is 5500 sf, but can be as much as 9000 sf. Saddle Springs is packed with the finest in equine facilities with a 65 stall barn, lessons, 6 tack rooms, dressing and shower facilities, laundry care and blanket facilities, indoor riding arena, observation/party room, paddocks, outdoor riding arena, outdoor round pen and dressage ring, and open field for riding. A 9000 sf conference and recreation center with pool, fitness room, tennis courts and a game room is also planned for the future. Stocked ponds are available and an outdoor pavillion near one of the ponds will be available for parties and weddings. These amenities are financed through only those residents who use them.
• Paddock Place, Mount Juliet TN - Tucked away East of Nashville in Wilson County, Paddock Place community is the most affordable of all ranging from $300,000 to $500,000, with one or two exceptions. Most of the home sites are about 1/2 an acre, some with beautiful views of the rolling hills and valleys. The average sized home is 3000-3500 sf. This community is within a few minutes of Old Hickory Lake. Other community amenities include playground, clubhouse, walking trails and underground utilities. The Equestrian facility has an indoor show arena, full care boarding, lessons and turnout paddocks.

You also have regular subdivisions with much larger lots (5 acres or more) that allow horses like Garrison Springs Estates, and Traceland Estates in Leipers Fork, parts of Deerfield and Rosemont, also in Franklin, to name a few. So if you’re interested in a property that will be equipped for horses, you can easily find individual properties or even properties within an equestrian community in Middle Tennessee.

Equestrian community properties come at luxury prices for the most part in Middle Tennessee and do not come available regularly. One thing is for certain about all of the communities mentioned, is they are set among some of the most picturesque land and panoramic views of Middle Tennessee including rolling hills, valleys, wide open pastures, and woods. If a luxury equestrian community is not for you, look into individual horse farms. There are plenty available all across Middle Tennessee for many different budgets.

Click on the highlighted links to find a listing of homes currently for sale in these equestrian subdivisions. You’ll have access to the photos and details of the properties. To see properties in these areas or put your home on the market, or for general questions/discussion call me at 615-739-2944 or email at denawilliams@kw.com.