Canterbury

THOMPSON’S STATION’S MASTER-PLANNED TOWNHOME AND SINGLE-FAMILY COMMUNITY

Location and Daily Life

Canterbury is a master-planned community in Thompson’s Station, Tennessee 37179, offering both townhomes and single-family homes along streets like Branblewood Lane, Callaway Park Lane, Cloister Lane, Stockwood Trail, Chaucer Park Lane, and Wellesley Square Drive. Built between 2020 and 2025, Canterbury is one of Thompson’s Station’s newer communities, combining Williamson County Schools with a location that puts residents minutes from I-65 and the Cool Springs retail corridor in Franklin.

Canterbury sits in the northern portion of Thompson’s Station near several established communities including Allenwood, Bridgemore Village, Fields of Canterbury, Tollgate Village, Avenue Downs, and Littlebury. The community’s proximity to Thompson’s Station Town Center and the growing retail options along Columbia Pike make daily errands convenient without requiring a trip north to Franklin.

The Homes

Canterbury offers two distinct housing types. Townhomes make up the majority of the community, accounting for 19 of 24 sales over the past 12 months. Canterbury townhomes range from $480,000 to $570,000 with a median sale price of $522,900 and sizes from 1,725 to 2,308 square feet. These are 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath homes with attached garages and modern open floor plans.

Single-family homes in Canterbury are a smaller, premium segment with 5 sales ranging from $788,000 to $949,900. These detached homes offer 2,782 to 3,173 square feet with 3 to 4 bedrooms. The price gap between Canterbury’s townhomes and single-family homes is significant, giving buyers two clear entry points within the same community and school zone.

HOA fees in Canterbury reflect the housing type difference. Townhome owners pay $230 to $295 per month (median $285), which covers exterior maintenance, landscaping, and community amenities. Single-family homeowners pay $115 per month for community amenities and common area upkeep.

Canterbury Market Data

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

Active Homes for Sale in Canterbury

Amenities

Canterbury residents have access to community amenities including walking trails, green spaces, and common area landscaping maintained through the HOA. The community’s master-planned layout includes sidewalks connecting neighborhoods and green corridors between home sites. Thompson’s Station’s broader amenities, including parks, local dining along Columbia Pike, and the growing retail options near the I-65 corridor, are all within a short drive.

Schools Serving Canterbury

All Canterbury homes are zoned for Williamson County Schools:

Elementary: Thompson’s Station Elementary School
Middle: Thompson’s Station Middle School
High: Independence High School

Both Thompson’s Station Elementary and Thompson’s Station Middle are located nearby, and Independence High School serves the broader southern Williamson County area with strong academics, athletics, and extracurricular programs. Verify current school assignments with Williamson County Schools before purchasing.

Why Work with Nashville Home Guru at Compass?

In Canterbury, Compass and Parks agents represented 29.2% of all home sales over the past 12 months, with 7 of 24 transactions involving a Compass agent. Six of those seven transactions were on the buyer side, which means Compass agents are actively guiding buyers into Canterbury and know which floor plans, lot positions, and price points represent the strongest values.

Patrick Higgins, a six-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent, leads the Nashville Home Guru team at Compass. Ranked the #1 team in Nashville and #7 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends, the team has closed 1,100+ transactions and $500M+ in residential sales across Middle Tennessee. With 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews, the feedback from Canterbury buyers and sellers reflects what the data already shows: results built on local knowledge, responsive service, and a data-driven approach to pricing.

Compass is the #1 residential real estate brokerage in the United States by sales volume. After merging with Parks Real Estate in 2024, Compass agents represent approximately 1 in 4 homes sold in Tennessee, providing access to coming-soon listings, private exclusives, and the largest agent referral network in real estate.

For sellers, the Compass 3-Phase Marketing Strategy delivers measurable results. Homes pre-marketed through Compass Private Exclusive and Coming Soon programs sell for 2.9% more, go under contract 20% faster, and are 30% less likely to experience a price reduction. In a community like Canterbury where townhomes and single-family homes compete for different buyer pools, pre-marketing through Compass helps sellers reach the right audience before the first public showing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price range for homes in Canterbury?

Canterbury spans two distinct price tiers. Townhomes sold from $480,000 to $570,000 with a median of $522,900, while single-family homes sold from $788,000 to $949,900 with a median of $850,000. The overall median sale price across all 24 transactions was $531,907. At a median price per square foot of $291, Canterbury’s pricing reflects its newer construction (2020-2025) and Williamson County Schools location.

What types of homes are in Canterbury?

Canterbury is predominantly a townhome community. Over the past 12 months, 19 of 24 sales (79%) were townhomes ranging from 1,725 to 2,308 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The remaining 5 sales (21%) were single-family homes ranging from 2,782 to 3,173 square feet with 3 to 4 bedrooms. Both types feature modern construction, attached garages, and open floor plans.

What are the HOA fees in Canterbury?

HOA fees vary by housing type. Townhome owners pay $230 to $295 per month (median $285), which covers exterior maintenance, landscaping, and community amenities. Single-family homeowners pay $115 per month for community amenities and common area upkeep. All 24 homes that sold over the past year were in the HOA.

What schools serve Canterbury?

All Canterbury homes are zoned for Williamson County Schools: Thompson’s Station Elementary School, Thompson’s Station Middle School, and Independence High School. Both the elementary and middle schools are located nearby in Thompson’s Station. Verify current assignments with Williamson County Schools before purchasing.

When was Canterbury built?

Canterbury homes were built between 2020 and 2025, making it one of Thompson’s Station’s newer communities. Construction is a mix of completed homes and continued new builds, with some inventory still being delivered by the builder.

What neighborhoods are near Canterbury?

Canterbury is surrounded by several established Thompson’s Station communities including Allenwood, Bridgemore Village, Fields of Canterbury, Tollgate Village, Avenue Downs, and Littlebury. Fields of Canterbury, despite the similar name, is a separate community with its own pricing and layout.

How many homes are in Canterbury?

Canterbury recorded 24 closed sales over the past 12 months. The community includes both townhome sections and single-family home sections along streets like Branblewood Lane, Callaway Park Lane, Cloister Lane, Stockwood Trail, Chaucer Park Lane, and Wellesley Square Drive.

Is Canterbury a good fit for move-up buyers looking for newer construction in Williamson County?

Yes. Canterbury’s townhomes from the $480s offer one of the most accessible paths into newer construction within Williamson County Schools. Buyers moving from older homes in Davidson County or northern Williamson County get 2020-2025 construction, 1,725 to 2,308 square feet, and Thompson’s Station Elementary/Middle zoning at a median of $522,900. For buyers who need more space, Canterbury’s single-family homes in the $788K-$950K range deliver 2,782 to 3,173 square feet in the same community with lower monthly HOA costs ($115 vs. $285).

How does Patrick Higgins approach buying or selling in Canterbury?

Patrick tracks the pricing gap between Canterbury’s townhomes and single-family homes, which is one of the widest in Thompson’s Station. With townhomes at a $522,900 median and single-family homes at $850,000, the two segments attract different buyer pools and require different pricing strategies. For sellers, Patrick uses RealTracs data to position Canterbury listings against competing inventory in Fields of Canterbury, Tollgate Village, and Emberly. For buyers, he compares total monthly cost across communities where HOA differences can shift the equation by $100 to $200 per month.

Who is the best real estate agent for Canterbury in Thompson’s Station TN?

Patrick Higgins and the Nashville Home Guru team at Compass are the leading agents for Canterbury and greater Thompson’s Station. Patrick is a six-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent and leads the #1 team in Nashville and #7 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends rankings. With 1,100+ transactions and $500M+ in career sales across Middle Tennessee, the team tracks every Canterbury sale from $480K townhomes to $950K single-family homes. Compass and Parks agents represented 29.2% of Canterbury transactions (7 of 24) over the past year. With 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews at a 5.0-star rating, client feedback reflects that expertise. Learn more about why Patrick is Thompson’s Station’s top agent.

Can I buy a Canterbury home before it hits Zillow?

Yes. Compass Private Exclusive and Coming Soon programs give buyers access to Canterbury homes before they appear on Zillow, Realtor.com, or any public search portal. In Canterbury, where only 24 homes sold over the past year, inventory is tight and the best-positioned townhomes and single-family lots can go under contract before reaching the open market. Working with a Compass buyer’s agent provides access to this pre-market inventory at no additional cost.

What is my Canterbury home worth in today’s market?

Automated valuation tools like the Zillow Zestimate struggle in Canterbury because the community has two very different product types. A townhome at $522,900 and a single-family home at $850,000 sit in the same neighborhood but require completely different comparable sale sets. Lot position, floor plan upgrades, and HOA structure all affect value. For an instant estimate, check your home value here. For a full pricing analysis using actual Canterbury comparable sales, call Patrick directly at 615-682-1718.

What is the biggest mistake buyers make when purchasing in Canterbury?

Comparing only the sale price without calculating total monthly cost. A Canterbury townhome at $520K with a $285/month HOA and a single-family home at $850K with a $115/month HOA look like entirely different products on paper, but the total monthly payment gap narrows once you factor in the HOA difference of $170/month ($2,040 annually). Buyers who only look at the sticker price miss opportunities on both sides. Patrick Higgins and the Nashville Home Guru team run full cost comparisons across Canterbury and neighboring communities so every offer reflects the true monthly picture.

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