Cedar Creek

MURFREESBORO’S ESTABLISHED EXECUTIVE COMMUNITY

Location & Daily Life in Cedar Creek

Cedar Creek is a quiet, established subdivision in southwest Murfreesboro, situated just off Shelbyville Pike in the 37128 zip code. The neighborhood sits within a short drive of Veterans Parkway and the commercial corridor along Medical Center Parkway, giving residents quick access to Costco, Sam’s Club, The Avenue Murfreesboro, and dozens of restaurants without fighting the heavier traffic zones closer to downtown.

Daily commutes from Cedar Creek are practical. Murfreesboro’s core employment centers, including the medical district and MTSU campus, are under 15 minutes away. Nashville is roughly 35 to 45 minutes via I-24, making Cedar Creek a real option for professionals who split time between markets. Barfield Crescent Park, one of Rutherford County’s most popular recreation destinations, is accessible within minutes and offers disc golf, soccer fields, dog parks, walking trails, and a greenway connection.

The feel inside Cedar Creek is decidedly residential and unhurried. Streets curve through the community with spacious lots that create natural separation between homes, producing a more private setting than you find in the tightly packed newer builds that define much of southwest Murfreesboro. People tend to stay here for years, and that long-term ownership shows in how the community presents.

The Homes in Cedar Creek

Cedar Creek was developed between 2006 and 2007, and the homes reflect the construction quality and scale that defined the upper tier of Rutherford County’s market during that era. All-brick construction is standard throughout the community, giving the streetscape a cohesive, substantial look that holds up well over time and reduces exterior maintenance compared to fiber cement or vinyl alternatives common in newer builds.

Floor plans in Cedar Creek are generous. Closed sales from the past 12 months show homes ranging from approximately 3,227 to 4,272 square feet, with two-story layouts being the most common configuration. All homes in recent sales carried 4 bedrooms. Full baths range from 2 to 3, and every home includes at least one half bath. Garages skew larger than average for the price point, with two of the three recent sales featuring 3-car garages, and one with a 2-car attached configuration.

Lot sizes in Cedar Creek are a genuine differentiator. Recent sales include lots as small as 0.28 acres on interior streets and as large as 1.33 acres on premium creek-adjacent positions. That 1.33-acre lot closed at $900,000 and represents the kind of outdoor space that is simply not available in most of southwest Murfreesboro’s newer subdivisions at any price. For buyers who want meaningful land, privacy, and a home they can stay in for the long term, Cedar Creek delivers in ways that communities built post-2015 largely cannot.

Cedar Creek Market Data

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

Active Homes for Sale in Cedar Creek

Recently Sold Homes in Cedar Creek

Amenities & Community Character

Cedar Creek is a residential subdivision without a resort-style amenity package, and for the buyers who choose this neighborhood, that is part of the appeal. There is no mandatory pool or clubhouse driving up HOA costs, which helps explain why association fees are among the lowest you will find in southwest Murfreesboro. Annual fees across recent sales ranged from approximately $60 to $168, meaning residents pay for basic community maintenance without funding amenities they may not use.

The larger lot sizes throughout Cedar Creek serve as the neighborhood’s primary outdoor amenity. Many homes include established tree lines, mature landscaping, and in some cases creek frontage or views that create a private outdoor environment uncommon at this price point in Murfreesboro. For families who prefer a private backyard to a shared pool, or for buyers who want room to add a detached garage, shop, or outdoor entertaining structure, the lot inventory here is genuinely difficult to replicate in newer developments.

For recreation beyond the neighborhood, Barfield Crescent Park is just minutes away and offers one of Rutherford County’s most complete recreational footprints. The YMCA on Siegel Road, the Murfreesboro Greenway system, and the Middle Tennessee Medical Center campus are all within easy reach. The Shelbyville Pike and Veterans Parkway corridors provide quick access to everyday shopping, dining, and services.

Schools Serving Cedar Creek

Cedar Creek falls within Rutherford County Schools, and all three closed sales in the past 12 months confirm the same school assignment: Blackman Elementary School, Blackman Middle School, and Blackman High School. This is the Triple Blackman zone, which is widely considered the most sought-after school assignment in the 37128 zip code.

Blackman High School in particular has a strong academic reputation and competitive extracurricular programs that draw families from across southwest Murfreesboro. For buyers relocating from outside Rutherford County, Rutherford County Schools is one of the fastest-growing and most invested school districts in Tennessee, and the Blackman cluster sits at the top of the system. Always confirm current school zoning directly with Rutherford County Schools before purchasing, as attendance boundaries can and do change.

Why Work with Nashville Home Guru to Buy or Sell in Cedar Creek

Cedar Creek is a low-turnover neighborhood. Only 3 homes changed hands in the past 12 months per RealTracs MLS data, which means when a Cedar Creek home comes to market, it draws concentrated attention from buyers who have been watching. That low supply dynamic creates both opportunity and risk: priced correctly, a Cedar Creek home generates real competition; mispriced, it can sit while better-positioned listings absorb the available buyer pool.

In the 37128 zip code, Compass agents represented 14.1% of all closed sales over the past 12 months, accounting for 193 of 1,371 transactions in the market area. That local market presence reflects the depth of buyer relationships and listing-side intelligence that Nashville Home Guru brings to every Cedar Creek transaction. Patrick Higgins leads the team, a six-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent ranked #1 in Nashville and top 10 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal RealTrends rankings, with over 1,100 transactions and $500M+ in career residential sales. The team has worked every school zone and price range in Rutherford County, and several members live in Murfreesboro.

For buyers, Cedar Creek’s small comparable pool makes pricing analysis critical. The $250,000 spread between the low and high sale in the past year ($650,000 to $900,000) reflects meaningful differences in lot size, square footage, and position within the community rather than random market variation. Understanding those variables before writing an offer is what separates a well-structured purchase from an overpay. For sellers, Compass’s Three Phase Marketing approach delivers measurable results: homes pre-marketed through Private Exclusive and Coming Soon programs close at 2.9% higher prices, go under contract 20% faster, and are 30% less likely to require a price reduction. Learn more at nashvillehome.guru/sell-your-home-on-your-terms.

With 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews, the feedback from Nashville Home Guru clients across Rutherford County reflects consistent, data-informed results. Patrick can be reached directly at 615-682-1718.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cedar Creek Murfreesboro TN

What is the price range for homes in Cedar Creek Murfreesboro?
Based on RealTracs MLS closed sales over the past 12 months, Cedar Creek homes sold between $650,000 and $900,000. The median sale price was $684,900 and the average was $744,967. Price per square foot ranged from $199 to $211. The $250,000 spread reflects real differences in lot size and square footage rather than arbitrary market variation. The 1.33-acre creek-adjacent lot closed at $900,000, while the smallest lot in the dataset at 0.28 acres came in at $650,000.

When were the homes in Cedar Creek built?
Cedar Creek was developed in 2006 and 2007, placing it among Murfreesboro’s established mid-2000s executive subdivisions. The community is fully built out, meaning buyers are purchasing from existing owners rather than competing with new construction timelines or builder contracts. At nearly 20 years old, these homes carry the benefits of proven construction quality and established landscaping that new builds simply cannot replicate.

What are the HOA fees in Cedar Creek?
HOA fees in Cedar Creek are among the lowest in southwest Murfreesboro. Annual fees across recent sales ranged from $60 to $168 per year, working out to roughly $5 to $14 per month. The fee variation reflects lot-level differences within the community. There is no large shared amenity complex driving higher dues, which is a meaningful advantage for buyers who do not want to pay for a pool or clubhouse they would rarely use.

What schools serve Cedar Creek?
Cedar Creek is zoned for Rutherford County Schools, specifically the Blackman cluster: Blackman Elementary School, Blackman Middle School, and Blackman High School. All three closed sales in the past 12 months confirmed this same Triple Blackman assignment. Blackman High is consistently regarded as one of the premier public school destinations in Rutherford County for academics and athletics. Always confirm current zoning directly with Rutherford County Schools before purchasing.

What lot sizes are available in Cedar Creek?
Lot sizes vary considerably across Cedar Creek, and that variation is the community’s most significant pricing variable. Recent sales show lots ranging from 0.28 acres on interior streets up to 1.33 acres on larger creek-adjacent positions. For buyers who want meaningful outdoor space, a large garden, a detached structure, or real separation from neighbors, Cedar Creek’s lot inventory is difficult to match at this price point anywhere in Murfreesboro’s southwest corridor.

What type of construction is standard in Cedar Creek?
All-brick construction is standard throughout Cedar Creek across all three closed sales. This is a meaningful differentiator in a market where many subdivisions of similar vintage use brick-and-vinyl or fiber cement combinations. Full brick exteriors reduce long-term maintenance costs, hold up better in Middle Tennessee’s climate, and consistently command a resale premium over mixed-material construction at comparable square footages. Garages in the community are predominantly 3-car, with two of the three recent sales featuring 3-car configurations.

Is Cedar Creek a good fit for families relocating from out of state?
Cedar Creek is a strong target for families moving from markets like Georgia, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, or Virginia who are accustomed to executive-quality homes on larger lots and want to replicate that lifestyle without paying Williamson County prices. The Triple Blackman school zone, lot sizes up to 1.33 acres, all-brick construction, and 3,200 to 4,200+ square foot floor plans check the key boxes for families making a remote purchase decision. At $650,000 to $900,000, Cedar Creek delivers home-and-land combinations that would approach $1.5M or more in comparable Nashville suburbs. Patrick Higgins and the Nashville Home Guru team at Compass have helped dozens of out-of-state families close remotely across Rutherford County, and the process from virtual tour to keys can be streamlined efficiently when you have the right agent managing the transaction locally.

How does Patrick Higgins approach buying or selling in Cedar Creek?
With only 3 closed sales in the past 12 months, Cedar Creek’s comparable pool is thin, and that creates real pricing complexity. The $199 to $211 per-square-foot range looks narrow until you factor in the lot size variable: the 1.33-acre sale closed at $211/sq ft while the 0.28-acre sale came in at $201/sq ft on fewer square feet. Missing the lot premium in your pricing model here leads directly to leaving money on the table for sellers or overpaying as a buyer. Patrick’s approach starts with understanding exactly what each lot’s size, position, and characteristics are worth relative to the available comparable data, then building a strategy from there. That starts well before a home goes live on MLS.

Who is the best realtor for Cedar Creek in Murfreesboro TN?
Patrick Higgins and the Nashville Home Guru team at Compass are consistently recognized as a top real estate resource for Murfreesboro’s upper-tier market. Patrick is a six-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent, leads the #1 ranked team in Nashville and top 10 in Tennessee per Wall Street Journal rankings, and has over 1,100 transactions and $500M+ in career residential sales. In the 37128 zip code, Compass agents represented 14.1% of all closed sales over the past 12 months, the highest of any brokerage in the market area. With 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews reflecting consistent results for Rutherford County buyers and sellers, the team’s track record speaks directly to what clients experience. Reach Patrick at 615-682-1718.

Can I access a Cedar Creek home before it hits Zillow?
Yes. As a Compass brokerage, Nashville Home Guru has access to Compass Private Exclusives and Coming Soon listings that never appear on Zillow, Redfin, or the public MLS until the seller is ready. In a neighborhood like Cedar Creek where public inventory is limited and turnover is slow, this access can be the difference between finding the right home and waiting another 12 to 18 months for the next opportunity to arise. There is no additional cost to buyers for this access. Call or text Patrick at 615-682-1718 to discuss what may be available in the pipeline.

What is my Cedar Creek home worth in today’s market?
The fastest starting point is the Nashville Home Guru home value tool at nashvillehomeguru.hifello.com for an instant data-backed estimate. For Cedar Creek specifically, automated tools tend to underperform because the community’s small comparable pool and wide lot-size variation make algorithmic valuation unreliable. A home on a 1.33-acre lot is not meaningfully comparable to one on a 0.28-acre lot two streets over, even if the square footage is similar, but Zillow’s Zestimate treats them almost identically. For a precise valuation that accounts for your specific lot, construction quality, updates, and current buyer demand, contact Patrick directly at 615-682-1718 for a no-obligation market analysis.

We have owned our Cedar Creek home for over 15 years. How do we price it right given limited comps?
This is the most common pricing challenge in Cedar Creek, and it is a real one. Three closed sales over 12 months is a workable dataset, but each of those transactions reflects a different lot, square footage, and condition profile. The right answer is not to average the three sales and call it a starting point. It is to identify which of those three transactions is most analogous to your specific home, adjust for the differences, and then pressure-test that figure against what is happening in comparable southwest Murfreesboro neighborhoods at the same price tier. Long-term ownership also means asking honestly what upgrades have been made, what deferred maintenance exists, and how the home presents against the newer construction at Marymont Springs or Puckett Station that buyers at your price point will also be evaluating. Patrick Higgins has worked this analysis across Rutherford County for over 12 years and can give you a frank, data-driven pricing recommendation before you commit to a strategy. Call 615-682-1718.

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