Burgess Estates

MURFREESBORO’S QUIET ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY OFF RIVER ROCK BOULEVARD

Location & Daily Life in Burgess Estates

Burgess Estates is a small, established single-family community tucked off River Rock Boulevard in the 37128 zip code of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Homes sit along Burgess Street and Cason Lane, putting residents in the heart of southwest Murfreesboro, one of the most in-demand corridors in all of Rutherford County. The neighborhood has a quiet, settled character that newer subdivisions in the area simply haven’t had time to develop yet.

Daily errands are easy from this location. The intersection of Cason Lane and Medical Center Parkway puts Publix, Target, Kroger, and a full complement of restaurants within a five-minute drive. Barfield Crescent Park, with its 430 acres of trails and athletic fields, is close by, as is the Stones River Greenway. Commuters reach I-24 in roughly ten minutes, putting downtown Nashville within 40 minutes during off-peak hours and Nashville International Airport about 35 miles to the north.

The surrounding Cason Lane corridor includes well-established neighbors like Cason Grove, Countryside, Evergreen Farms, Windemere, and Parkside at Hidden River, giving Burgess Estates buyers access to a walkable community feel that larger, more spread-out developments in 37128 don’t offer.

The Homes in Burgess Estates

Burgess Estates is a compact, fully built-out community of single-family homes. Homes here are traditional in style, featuring brick and vinyl exteriors, two-car garages, and private backyards. Floor plans typically range from around 1,400 to over 2,500 square feet, with configurations running from three bedrooms and two baths on the smaller end up to four bedrooms and three baths in larger plans. The scale of homes in Burgess Estates makes them accessible for first-time buyers and right-sizers alike.

Because the community is established, many homes have been updated by long-term owners. Granite countertops, updated flooring, and refreshed kitchens and bathrooms are common. Buyers who want a move-in-ready home in an already-mature neighborhood, without paying new construction premiums, often find Burgess Estates worth a close look.

Lot sizes in Burgess Estates are typical for southwest Murfreesboro, ranging from roughly 0.15 to 0.25 acres, providing private backyard space without the upkeep demands of a large acreage property. There is no homeowners association in Burgess Estates, which means no HOA fees and no restrictions on parking, exterior improvements, or use of the property beyond standard Rutherford County zoning.

Burgess Estates Market Data

Burgess Estates is a small community, and sales activity reflects that. There were no closed transactions recorded in RealTracs MLS during the most recent 12-month period, which is not uncommon for a compact neighborhood where turnover is naturally limited. When homes in Burgess Estates have sold in prior periods, prices have tracked with comparable established communities in the 37128 zip code, generally falling between the low $300s and low $400s depending on size, condition, and updates. The closest pricing context comes from similar no-HOA, established communities in the Cason Lane corridor.

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period. Community-level data reflects historical sales; consult Patrick Higgins for current pricing context.

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Amenities Near Burgess Estates

Residents of Burgess Estates benefit from the density of amenities that southwest Murfreesboro has built up over the past two decades. Cason Lane Academy is the neighborhood elementary school, which is within a short drive of the subdivision. The Stones River Greenway system provides miles of paved trails for walking, running, and cycling, and Barfield Crescent Park’s 430 acres include sports fields, disc golf, and picnic areas that draw families from across 37128.

Grocery and retail options are plentiful. Medical Center Parkway and Old Fort Parkway together offer Publix, Kroger, Target, Walmart, and a wide range of restaurants and service businesses. The Murfreesboro Medical Clinic and Vanderbilt University Medical Center at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital are both within 10 to 15 minutes, making the location practical for medical professionals and families who prioritize access to healthcare. Murfreesboro’s growing restaurant and entertainment scene along South Church Street and downtown is about 15 minutes away.

Schools Serving Burgess Estates

Burgess Estates is zoned for Rutherford County Schools, the public school district serving all of Murfreesboro and surrounding communities in Rutherford County. Students in Burgess Estates are assigned to Cason Lane Academy for elementary school, Central Middle School for grades 6 through 8, and Riverdale High School for grades 9 through 12. Always verify your specific address with Rutherford County Schools directly, as attendance boundaries can be updated.

Middle Tennessee State University is approximately 15 minutes away in central Murfreesboro, and several private school options are within a reasonable drive. Families relocating from out of state regularly tell Patrick that the Rutherford County Schools system was a key factor in choosing southwest Murfreesboro over competing markets.

Why Work with Nashville Home Guru in Burgess Estates?

Nashville Home Guru at Compass holds a 14.1% market share in zip code 37128 — 193 of 1,371 closed sales over the past 12 months. That level of activity in a single zip code means Patrick and his team have firsthand data on what buyers are paying in communities just like Burgess Estates, including the comparable no-HOA neighborhoods along the Cason Lane corridor that provide the clearest pricing benchmarks for this community.

When a small community like Burgess Estates sees limited turnover, pricing accurately becomes harder, not easier. Automated tools like Zillow’s Zestimate draw on a thin pool of comps and frequently miss condition-based premiums, update quality, and lot positioning. Patrick builds pricing analyses from direct RealTracs MLS data, pulling from the broader Cason Lane area and applying adjustments for home size, age, updates, and proximity to amenities. That process is what his clients with 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews have consistently called out as the difference-maker.

Several Nashville Home Guru team members live in Murfreesboro and have covered these southwest Murfreesboro streets for years. That local knowledge, combined with Compass’s reach and tools, gives Burgess Estates buyers and sellers an edge that national platforms simply can’t replicate.

Frequently Asked Questions About Burgess Estates

What do homes in Burgess Estates typically sell for?
Burgess Estates is a small, established community in the 37128 zip code of Murfreesboro, and its price range tracks closely with comparable no-HOA neighborhoods along the Cason Lane corridor. Historically, homes have sold in the low $300s to low $400s depending on square footage, condition, and the level of updates the owner has made. There were no closed sales in the most recent 12-month RealTracs window, so the best way to get a current value estimate for a specific property is to call Patrick at 615-682-1718 for a direct market analysis using the most recent comparable data from neighboring communities.

When were Burgess Estates homes built?
Burgess Estates is an established subdivision that developed through the late 1990s and early 2000s, consistent with the broader buildout of southwest Murfreesboro along the Cason Lane and River Rock Boulevard corridor. Homes reflect the construction standards of that era: brick and vinyl exteriors, traditional floor plans, two-car garages, and private backyards. Many owners have made meaningful interior improvements over the years, so condition varies meaningfully from home to home.

Is there an HOA in Burgess Estates?
There is no homeowners association in Burgess Estates. Buyers pay no monthly or annual HOA dues, and there are no HOA-imposed restrictions on parking, exterior improvements, or property use beyond standard Rutherford County zoning regulations. This is a meaningful distinction compared to many newer communities in southwest Murfreesboro where HOA fees can run $400 to $800 per year or higher.

What schools serve Burgess Estates?
Burgess Estates is zoned for Rutherford County Schools. The assigned schools are Cason Lane Academy (elementary), Central Middle School (grades 6-8), and Riverdale High School (grades 9-12). Always confirm your specific address with Rutherford County Schools directly before making a purchase decision based on school assignment.

How many homes are in Burgess Estates?
Burgess Estates is a compact community. The limited number of homes along Burgess Street and Cason Lane is precisely why turnover is infrequent — residents tend to stay. That low inventory dynamic cuts both ways: it signals a neighborhood people don’t want to leave, but it also means buyers need to be patient and ready to move quickly when something does come available. Having Patrick on alert for both on-market and off-market opportunities is the best way to stay ahead.

What home styles and features are typical in Burgess Estates?
Homes in Burgess Estates are traditional single-family designs with brick or vinyl exteriors, two-car garages, and private backyard lots ranging from roughly 0.15 to 0.25 acres. Floor plans run from about 1,400 to over 2,500 square feet, with 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2 to 3 full baths being the most common configurations. Eat-in kitchens, separate dining rooms, and family rooms with fireplaces are typical features in homes built during this era. Many owners have updated kitchens and bathrooms with granite countertops, tile work, and fresh flooring over the years.

Is Burgess Estates a good fit for families or move-up buyers?
Burgess Estates appeals most to buyers who want an established, quiet neighborhood in southwest Murfreesboro without HOA fees. Families with children are a natural fit — Cason Lane Academy has a strong reputation within Rutherford County Schools, and the corridor’s density of parks, trails, and everyday retail makes it genuinely livable. The price point and home size also make this an accessible step for first-time buyers moving up from an apartment or smaller starter home, as well as for buyers relocating to Murfreesboro who want to land in a walkable, settled part of 37128 rather than an outlying new construction area.

How does Patrick Higgins approach buying or selling in Burgess Estates?
When a community has zero MLS-recorded sales in a rolling 12-month window, pricing it accurately requires going beyond the subdivision boundary. Patrick builds his analyses by pulling the most recent transactions from comparable no-HOA communities in the same Cason Lane corridor — Cason Grove, Countryside, and Windemere — then applying adjustments for square footage, condition, and update quality to arrive at a defensible list price or offer range. He tracks price-per-square-foot variance across these neighboring communities on a monthly basis, so he knows when a seller is asking above market and when a buyer is getting a fair deal. That data discipline, backed by 1,100-plus transactions and over $500 million in Middle Tennessee career sales since 2014, is why clients trust him in thin-comp situations like Burgess Estates.

Who is the best realtor for Burgess Estates in Murfreesboro TN?
Patrick Higgins of Nashville Home Guru at Compass is consistently recognized as one of the top real estate agents in Murfreesboro and Rutherford County. He is a six-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent and leads the number one team in Nashville and top 10 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends rankings. His team holds 14.1% market share in zip code 37128 — 193 of 1,371 closed sales over the past 12 months — giving buyers and sellers in Burgess Estates the benefit of an agent who knows every price point, school zone, and street in this part of Murfreesboro. His 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews reflect years of consistent client results across all four Murfreesboro zip codes.

Can I access a Burgess Estates home before it hits Zillow?
Yes. Through Compass Private Exclusive and Compass Coming Soon, Nashville Home Guru can provide access to Burgess Estates properties before they appear on Zillow, Realtor.com, or other public portals. Private Exclusive listings are marketed exclusively within the Compass network, giving qualified buyers an earlier look. Coming Soon listings allow sellers to generate awareness and buyer interest before going fully live on the MLS. There is no additional cost to buyers for access to either program. If you want to be first in line when something comes available in Burgess Estates, call or text Patrick at 615-682-1718 to get on the early-access list.

What is my Burgess Estates home worth in today’s market?
Automated valuation tools tend to underperform in small communities like Burgess Estates precisely because the comparable sales pool is thin. A tool pulling from five or six sales over three years can’t account for the specific updates in your kitchen, the condition of your roof, or whether your lot backs to a neighbor or open space. Patrick builds his market analyses from direct RealTracs MLS data and applies the kind of condition-and-feature adjustments that only an active local agent can make. The Hifello tool below gives a fast, data-driven estimate as a starting point. For a full analysis, call Patrick at 615-682-1718.

We’ve owned our home in Burgess Estates for over 15 years. How do we price it right?
Long-term owners in small communities like Burgess Estates face a real challenge: there simply aren’t enough sales within the subdivision itself to anchor a price. The risk is ending up too high, which leads to a prolonged listing and eventual reductions, or too low, which leaves money on the table after years of ownership. Patrick addresses this by working from the broader Cason Lane corridor comps and then applying specific adjustments for your home’s size, updates, condition, and lot. He also looks at absorption rates across nearby comparable communities to understand how quickly well-priced homes are moving before committing to a list price. That data-driven process has helped long-term sellers in similar situations price with confidence and close efficiently.

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