Collins Brown

GALLATIN’S ACREAGE COMMUNITY IN THE BENNY C. BILLS SCHOOL CORRIDOR

Location and Daily Life

Collins Brown is a single-family neighborhood in Gallatin, inside the 37066 zip code, where larger acreage lots and an open, country feel set it apart from the denser subdivisions closer to town. Streets like Gibbs Lane and Hill Court run through a quiet, established part of the city in the Benny C. Bills school corridor. It appeals to buyers who want space and privacy while staying within reach of Gallatin’s conveniences.

The location balances a rural setting with everyday access. Grocery stores, restaurants, and the retail along Nashville Pike are a short drive, and downtown Gallatin with its Public Square is close by. Old Hickory Lake is nearby for boating and fishing, and the main commuter routes toward Hendersonville and Nashville are easily reached. For buyers who want room to breathe without leaving Gallatin, Collins Brown is a strong fit.

The Homes

Collins Brown is an established acreage neighborhood, and the homes here reflect that. The recent sale was a 1984-built home of about 2,837 square feet on just over three acres with no HOA, which is representative of the larger, private properties that draw buyers to this pocket of Gallatin. These are traditional single-family homes with real land around them.

Because the lots are large and turnover is low, inventory moves when it becomes available. With no HOA, owners have the freedom to use their acreage, add outbuildings, or personalize their property. Buyers who want to be in this specific acreage community often have to be ready to act when a home lists, and Patrick and the Nashville Home Guru team can flag comparable homes the moment they hit the market.

Collins Brown Market Data

Collins Brown is a small, tightly held acreage neighborhood, and over the trailing 12 months RealTracs recorded a single closed sale, at $595,000. With that little turnover, there is not enough volume to publish a reliable median or price range, so the figures below reflect that one closed transaction, a larger home on just over three acres. For a fuller read on values in this part of Gallatin, comparable acreage and Benny C. Bills-corridor sales are the better benchmark, and Patrick can pull live comparables on request.

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

One closed sale is a thin sample, so treat these numbers as a snapshot rather than a trend. Acreage values here swing widely with lot size, home condition, and how much land a property carries, and a hand-built comparable analysis will tell you far more than any automated estimate in a community that trades this infrequently.

Active Homes for Sale in Collins Brown

Current listings in and around Collins Brown update live below.

Recently Sold Homes in Collins Brown

Recent closed sales in Collins Brown and the surrounding Benny C. Bills corridor:

Amenities

Collins Brown is a rural, acreage neighborhood without a formal amenity package, which is exactly what draws buyers here: space, privacy, and a country setting rather than shared subdivision amenities. The larger lots create natural separation between homes and room for the kind of outdoor use that denser neighborhoods cannot offer.

For recreation, Old Hickory Lake is a short drive with public boat ramps and marinas for boating and fishing, and Gallatin’s parks and greenways offer space for walking. Everyday shopping, dining, and grocery options along Nashville Pike and the downtown square are within reach. It is a setting that trades neighborhood perks for genuine room to spread out.

Schools

Collins Brown is zoned to Sumner County Schools. Based on the most recent sale, the neighborhood feeds Benny C. Bills Elementary School, Joe Shafer Middle School, and Gallatin Senior High School. School zoning can change, so buyers with school-age children should confirm the current assignment for a specific address directly with Sumner County Schools before making a decision.

Why Work with Nashville Home Guru?

In a small, rural acreage neighborhood like Collins Brown, data beats guesswork. With only one recorded sale in the past year, pricing a home here means looking beyond the block to comparable acreage and Benny C. Bills-corridor sales, and that is exactly the kind of hands-on comparable work the Nashville Home Guru team does every week across Gallatin and Sumner County.

Patrick Higgins is a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent and founder of Nashville Home Guru at Compass, the #1 team in Nashville and top 10 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends rankings. The team has closed 1,100+ transactions and $500M+ in sales across Middle Tennessee. With 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews, the feedback from clients across Gallatin reflects what the data already shows: careful pricing and steady negotiation.

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. That gives buyers and sellers around Collins Brown 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 have a price reduction. Learn more about selling your home on your terms at nashvillehome.guru.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Collins Brown located in Gallatin, TN?

Collins Brown is a single-family acreage neighborhood in Gallatin, in the 37066 zip code, in the Benny C. Bills school corridor. Streets include Gibbs Lane and Hill Court, in a quiet, established part of the city within a short drive of downtown Gallatin.

How much do homes in Collins Brown cost?

Turnover is low. Over the trailing 12 months RealTracs recorded one closed sale at $595,000, on a larger home near 2,837 square feet on just over three acres. Because a single sale is a thin sample, comparable acreage and Benny C. Bills-corridor sales give a better sense of value, and Patrick can pull live comparables on request.

Does Collins Brown have an HOA?

No. The recent sale in Collins Brown carried no HOA fee, which is common for rural acreage neighborhoods and gives owners more freedom to use their land. Confirm HOA status, if any, for a specific property before writing an offer.

What schools serve Collins Brown?

Collins Brown is zoned to Sumner County Schools and feeds Benny C. Bills Elementary School, Joe Shafer Middle School, and Gallatin Senior High School based on the most recent sale. Confirm the current zoning for a specific address with Sumner County Schools before purchasing, as boundaries can change.

How big are the lots in Collins Brown?

Lots in Collins Brown are large. The most recent sale sat on just over three acres, which is typical of the acreage character that draws buyers to this neighborhood. That extra land, along with the lack of an HOA, is a major part of the appeal here.

Is Collins Brown a good fit for buyers who want acreage and privacy?

Yes. For buyers who prefer a rural setting with several acres and a country feel over a busy subdivision, Collins Brown is a strong option, and it sits in the desirable Benny C. Bills and Joe Shafer school corridor. The trade-off is very limited inventory, since homes here rarely come up for sale, so buyers should be ready to move quickly when one lists. Patrick can flag comparable acreage homes in the area the moment they hit the market.

How does Patrick Higgins approach buying in Collins Brown?

With only one recorded sale in the past year, Patrick prices Collins Brown by pulling comparable acreage and Benny C. Bills-corridor sales from the wider 37066 market rather than relying on a thin in-neighborhood sample. A seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent, he weighs lot size, acreage, condition, and updates against recent nearby closings so buyers do not overpay and sellers capture the value of their land.

Who is the best real estate agent for Collins Brown in Gallatin, TN?

Patrick Higgins and the Nashville Home Guru team at Compass are among the most established choices for the Gallatin market. Patrick is a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent whose team has closed 1,100+ transactions and $500M+ in sales across Middle Tennessee, and Compass agents represent roughly one in four homes sold statewide. With 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews, the team pairs local knowledge of Gallatin’s rural and acreage neighborhoods with the reach of the country’s #1 brokerage by sales volume.

Can I buy a Collins Brown home before it hits Zillow?

Often, yes, and in an acreage neighborhood this tightly held it may be the best way. Compass Private Exclusive and Coming Soon programs surface listings before they reach the public portals, and the team tracks off-market conversations across the Gallatin area. Working with a Compass buyer’s agent gives you access to that pre-market inventory at no additional cost to you as the buyer.

What is my Collins Brown home worth in today’s market?

Automated tools like the Zillow Zestimate are especially unreliable here because there are almost no recent comparable sales inside the neighborhood, and acreage values swing widely with lot size and condition. For an instant starting estimate, use the Nashville Home Guru home value tool, then call Patrick at 615-682-1718 for a full pricing analysis built on live comparables from the surrounding Benny C. Bills and acreage corridor.

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