Carolina Close

FRANKLIN’S PRIVATE LUXURY ENCLAVE IN 37069

Location and Daily Life in Carolina Close

Carolina Close sits in the 37069 zip code of Franklin, on the west side of town where large private lots and mature trees set the tone for the surrounding area. The neighborhood is off Hillsboro Road, a corridor that connects you to everything Franklin has to offer without feeling like you’re stuck in traffic every time you leave the house.

Downtown Franklin’s Main Street is about five minutes away. That puts you close to restaurants like Gray’s on Main and The Mellow Mushroom, the Saturday farmers market, and the boutique shops along the square. Belle Meade Country Club and the Harpeth River Greenway are both within easy reach. Cool Springs Galleria and the retail corridor along Carothers Parkway are also a short drive south for everyday errands.

One of the practical advantages of this location is the proximity to Battle Ground Academy. BGA is a private K-12 school on Hillsboro Road, and families with kids there will find the school is essentially around the corner. The neighborhood is also zoned for Hunters Bend Elementary, Grassland Middle, and Franklin High School, all in Williamson County Schools.

The 37069 zip code has long been one of the most desirable in Williamson County. It sits between the historic core of Franklin and the rolling countryside heading west, offering a distinctly different feel from the larger master-planned communities that define other parts of the market.

The Homes

Carolina Close is a small, gated luxury community. Homes here are custom and semi-custom builds, predominantly all-brick construction on private lots ranging from roughly 0.69 to over 0.86 acres. That kind of lot size is genuinely hard to find this close to downtown Franklin at any price point.

Floor plans run from approximately 4,400 to 4,800 square feet with 4 to 5 bedrooms and 5 or more bathrooms. Most homes feature 3-car garages, primary suites on the main level, and high-end kitchen buildouts. Features from the current market include Monogram and Bosch appliances, custom millwork, coffered ceilings, butler’s pantries, and theater or bonus room buildouts upstairs.

Private pool and outdoor entertainment setups are common. The homes sold and listed in the past 12 months both feature in-ground pools with outdoor kitchen areas, screened porches, and landscaped grounds that function more like private resort settings than standard suburban backyards. Year-built ranges in the active market are 2012 to 2013, putting these homes in a sweet spot of modern construction with fully established landscaping.

The combination of all-brick construction, generous lot sizes, and custom interior finishes puts Carolina Close in a different category from most Franklin luxury communities, where you get either large lots with older construction or newer builds on tighter lots.

Carolina Close Market Data (Past 12 Months)

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

Active Homes for Sale in Carolina Close

Recently Sold Homes in Carolina Close

Amenities

Carolina Close is a private gated community, which means the amenity focus is on what happens inside each individual home and lot rather than shared club facilities. The HOA handles grounds maintenance for common areas, which keeps the neighborhood presentation consistent without requiring residents to manage it themselves.

The location is the real amenity here. Hillsboro Road gives you access to the Harpeth River Greenway trail system, which is popular with cyclists and walkers and runs through some of the most scenic terrain in Williamson County. Harpeth Hills Golf Course is nearby for those who play. The proximity to BGA’s campus also means residents have access to a private school athletic and arts community just down the road.

For day-to-day life, the Village at Grassland area on Hillsboro Road offers grocery, dining, and service options very close to the neighborhood. The Kroger at the Marketplace at Grassland and several restaurants on that corridor take care of regular errands without requiring a trip to Cool Springs.

Schools Serving Carolina Close

Elementary: Hunters Bend Elementary School serves Carolina Close families. Hunters Bend opened in 2009 and serves the growing residential area in this part of Franklin. It consistently performs well within Williamson County Schools.

Middle: Grassland Middle School is the assigned middle school for this zone. Grassland is well-regarded within WCS and draws from several established neighborhoods in the 37069 corridor.

High: Franklin High School serves Carolina Close students. Franklin High is one of the flagship schools in Williamson County and offers a strong academic program, competitive athletics, and extensive extracurricular options.

All three schools are part of Williamson County Schools, one of the top-ranked public school districts in Tennessee and consistently recognized among the best in the Southeast.

Why Work with Nashville Home Guru

Carolina Close is a small, private community where homes rarely come to market. When they do, the transaction requires an agent who understands how luxury buyers and sellers think in this specific corridor of Franklin, not someone applying a mass-market playbook to a $2.5 million property.

Nashville Home Guru at Compass is the most active luxury real estate team in Middle Tennessee. Patrick Higgins has earned six consecutive RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent designations and leads the team ranked #1 in Nashville and #7 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends report, with over 1,100 transactions and $500M in career sales across the region.

Compass merged with Parks Real Estate in 2024, making Compass agents the most represented brokerage across Tennessee. While the single closed sale in the past 12-month window was handled by other firms, the broader 37069 luxury market sees consistent Compass presence. Our buyer network, private exclusive database, and access to off-market inventory give both buyers and sellers in this price range a meaningful advantage.

For sellers in Carolina Close, the Compass 3-Phase Marketing Strategy is built for exactly this kind of property. Phase 1 is Compass Private Exclusive, where your home is exposed to a targeted network of high-net-worth buyers before any public listing, allowing you to test pricing and receive serious feedback without accumulating public days on market. Phase 2 launches on Compass.com as a Coming Soon listing, generating demand before buyers can see any price history. Phase 3 is the full MLS and third-party public launch with maximum built-up demand. Homes pre-marketed this way sell for 2.9% more, go under contract 20% faster, and are 30% less likely to take a price reduction. Learn more about selling your home on your terms.

For buyers, our access to coming-soon and private exclusive inventory means you may be able to see homes in Carolina Close before they ever hit Zillow. In a community this size, that matters. To learn more about buying or selling in this market, contact Patrick directly at 615-682-1718 or visit our Franklin listing agent page to see our track record in the area.

Frequently Asked Questions About Carolina Close

What is the price range for homes in Carolina Close?

Based on recent market activity, Carolina Close homes have sold at $2,600,000 and the current active listing is priced at $2,300,000. Price per square foot in the most recent sale came in at $545. This is one of Franklin’s higher price-per-square-foot luxury communities due to the combination of lot size, all-brick construction, and 37069 location.

What school district serves Carolina Close?

Carolina Close is zoned for Williamson County Schools: Hunters Bend Elementary, Grassland Middle School, and Franklin High School. Williamson County Schools is consistently ranked among the top public school districts in Tennessee, which is a key driver of home values across Franklin’s 37069 zip code.

What are the HOA fees in Carolina Close?

HOA fees run approximately $390 per quarter, or about $1,560 per year. The HOA covers grounds maintenance for common areas. This is a relatively modest annual fee for a gated luxury community in Franklin.

Is Carolina Close a gated community?

Yes. Carolina Close is a private gated community. The combination of gated access, large private lots, and custom all-brick homes gives the neighborhood a level of privacy that is unusual this close to downtown Franklin.

How large are the homes and lots in Carolina Close?

Homes in Carolina Close range from approximately 4,400 to 4,800 square feet with 4 to 5 bedrooms. Lot sizes run from about 0.69 to over 0.86 acres. Most homes include 3-car garages and private in-ground pools.

What real estate agent is best for buying or selling in Carolina Close in Franklin TN?

Patrick Higgins with Nashville Home Guru at Compass is one of the most experienced luxury agents in Franklin. Ranked #1 in Nashville by Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends with over $500M in career sales, Patrick specializes in the 37069 corridor and has access to off-market inventory through the Compass Private Exclusive network. Buyers and sellers in Carolina Close benefit from that reach in a community where homes rarely come to market. Call Patrick directly at 615-682-1718.

How does Compass Private Exclusive benefit sellers in Carolina Close?

For a property at this price point, the Compass Private Exclusive program allows you to market to a curated audience of qualified luxury buyers before going public on the MLS. This means no public days-on-market accumulation while you test pricing, gather real buyer feedback, and build demand. Compass data shows pre-marketed homes sell for 2.9% more than homes that go straight to market, go under contract 20% faster, and are 30% less likely to require a price reduction. On a $2.5 million property, 2.9% is $72,500.

Is Carolina Close close to downtown Franklin?

Yes. Carolina Close is approximately 5 minutes from downtown Franklin’s Main Street via Hillsboro Road. This puts residents close to restaurants, shopping, and the historic district while maintaining the private, low-density feel of the 37069 corridor. Battle Ground Academy is also just down Hillsboro Road for families seeking private school options.

Are there off-market homes available in Carolina Close?

In a small luxury community like Carolina Close, off-market and pre-market opportunities do come up. Compass’s Private Exclusive network is how many sellers in communities like this test the market before public listing. Patrick Higgins has direct access to this inventory and can notify qualified buyers before homes are publicly available. Contact Patrick at 615-682-1718 to get on the private notification list.

What makes Carolina Close different from other Franklin luxury communities?

Most Franklin luxury communities offer either large lots with older construction or newer builds on tighter lots. Carolina Close combines all-brick custom homes from the early 2010s on private lots of 0.7 to 0.9 acres in the heart of the 37069 corridor, with gated access and Williamson County Schools. That combination within 5 minutes of downtown Franklin is genuinely rare. Comparable alternatives typically require either going further west into the countryside or accepting a smaller lot in a more densely developed area.

How do I get notified when a home becomes available in Carolina Close?

Call or text Patrick Higgins at 615-682-1718, or use the contact form at nashvillehome.guru. Patrick tracks every home in the 37069 corridor, including off-market activity through the Compass network. He can set up a custom search alert and notify you directly before public listings go live.

Nearby Neighborhoods

If you’re exploring Carolina Close, these nearby Franklin communities are worth a look:

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