Crescent Ridge

MURFREESBORO’S VETERANS PARKWAY COMMUNITY

Location & Daily Life

Crescent Ridge is a well-positioned single-family community off Veterans Parkway in Murfreesboro’s 37128 zip code. Homes are located on Crescent Ridge Drive, Jared O’Brien Court, and Titus Lane, with the connected Ridge View At Crescent Ridge community on Twin View Drive rounding out the neighborhood area. Veterans Parkway is one of Murfreesboro’s most efficient commercial corridors, giving residents quick access to grocery stores, restaurants, gyms, and retail without putting them in a heavily congested location.

One of the area’s more notable characteristics is the tax structure. Homes in this part of 37128 are outside the Murfreesboro city limits, which means owners pay Rutherford County taxes only, not city taxes. For buyers tracking their long-term carrying costs, that distinction adds up meaningfully over time. Interstate 24 access is close by, and the surrounding Veterans Parkway area provides everything from medical facilities to major retail anchors within a few minutes of home.

The Homes

Crescent Ridge and the adjacent Ridge View At Crescent Ridge offer a genuine range of home sizes and price points within a single, connected community area. Homes were built between 2011 and 2017 and span from single-story ranch plans at approximately 1,431 square feet up to two-story traditional builds exceeding 3,500 square feet. That range allows the neighborhood to serve buyers at very different stages of life, from first-move-up buyers at the entry level to households looking for executive square footage with large lots.

Construction quality varies across the community. Crescent Ridge Sec 1 homes on Crescent Ridge Drive feature vinyl siding and partial brick exteriors, while Ridge View At Crescent Ridge on Twin View Drive offers all-brick construction with three-car garages on the larger plans. Lots run from approximately 0.35 to 0.51 acres, which is generous for a 37128 community with an HOA. Several homes back to open space or wooded areas, adding privacy that the lot size alone doesn’t always convey. Side-entry garages are present on the larger floor plans, and attached 2- to 3-car garage configurations are standard throughout.

Crescent Ridge Market Data

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period. Includes Crescent Ridge and Ridge View At Crescent Ridge.

The $350,000-$875,000 price spread reflects the genuine range of floor plans within the community, from a compact 1,431-square-foot ranch to a 3,511-square-foot all-brick traditional. At $140 per year, the HOA fee is among the lowest of any organized community in 37128, making Crescent Ridge one of the more cost-efficient options in this zip code for buyers who want a neighborhood with some shared standards but minimal ongoing fees.

Active Homes for Sale in Crescent Ridge

Recently Sold Homes in Crescent Ridge

Amenities

Crescent Ridge keeps HOA fees at $35 per quarter, which exists to maintain common area standards and neighborhood appearance rather than fund a resort amenity package. There is no pool or clubhouse managed by the association, which is part of why fees remain so low. Homeowners benefit from the neighborhood’s location characteristics instead, including the county-only tax status, generous lot sizes, and the Veterans Parkway corridor access that makes daily life efficient without requiring highway travel for most errands.

Barfield Crescent Park is a short drive from the neighborhood and represents one of Murfreesboro’s most developed recreational facilities, with athletic fields, playgrounds, walking trails, and open green space. The Stones River Greenway system and the broader Murfreesboro parks network add additional outdoor options, and the Veterans Parkway commercial corridor provides gym, dining, and entertainment options without needing to go downtown.

Schools

Crescent Ridge and Ridge View At Crescent Ridge are entirely within Rutherford County Schools. Elementary school assignments are consistent across the community at Barfield Elementary School. Middle school assignments feed to Christiana Middle School. High school assignments vary by address, with MLS data showing homes assigned to both Riverdale High School and Rockvale High School depending on the specific lot and section. Buyers with older students should verify the high school assignment for their target address directly with Rutherford County Schools before making an offer.

Because homes in this area are outside the Murfreesboro city limits, they fall under county jurisdiction for both taxes and school assignment, which differs from how boundary lines work in the more centrally located Murfreesboro zip codes. Patrick’s team verifies school zone and tax status for every buyer consultation in Rutherford County.

Why Work with Nashville Home Guru to Buy or Sell in Crescent Ridge

Compass and Parks agents were involved in 2 of the 4 home sales in the Crescent Ridge community over the past 12 months, representing 50% of all transactions in the neighborhood. That market presence reflects the Compass network’s reach in 37128, where the team was involved in 14.1% of the 1,371 closed sales across the zip code during the same period. In a community with a $525,500 average sale price and a wide floor-plan range, knowing which side of the price spectrum a specific home should sit on is a detail that only deep comparable familiarity provides.

Patrick Higgins leads Nashville Home Guru at Compass. He is a six-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent, and the team holds the #1 ranking in Nashville and #7 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends list. With over 1,100 transactions and $500M in career residential sales across Middle Tennessee, Patrick brings market data that goes well beyond what automated tools can produce, especially in communities like Crescent Ridge where a 1,431-square-foot home and a 3,511-square-foot home coexist in the same neighborhood and require completely different comparable analyses. That precision shows up in 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews from clients across Rutherford County who wanted specific results rather than general guidance.

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 are involved in roughly 1 in 4 homes sold across Tennessee. That reach means access to coming-soon listings, Compass Private Exclusive inventory, and a buyer referral network that simply does not exist on Zillow or Redfin.

For sellers in Crescent Ridge, the Compass Three Phase Marketing Strategy builds demand before a home ever hits the public MLS. Pre-marketed homes on Compass data sell for 2.9% more, go under contract 20% faster, and are 30% less likely to need a price reduction. Learn more at nashvillehome.guru/sell-your-home-on-your-terms/.

Frequently Asked Questions About Crescent Ridge

What is the price range for homes in Crescent Ridge?

Over the past 12 months, homes in the Crescent Ridge area sold between $350,000 and $875,000, with a median of $438,500 and an average of $525,500. Price per square foot ranged from $206 to $303 depending on construction type, size, and condition. The lower end of the range reflects the community’s compact ranch plans in Crescent Ridge Sec 1, while the upper end reflects the larger all-brick floor plans in Ridge View At Crescent Ridge. Automated valuation tools struggle with this community because the floor plan range is wide and the two related sections have meaningfully different construction profiles. A direct consultation with Patrick gives you a more precise picture for your specific home.

What are the HOA fees in Crescent Ridge?

HOA fees in Crescent Ridge are $35 per quarter, which works out to $140 per year. That is among the lowest HOA fees of any organized community in 37128 and arguably one of the lowest in all of Murfreesboro for a neighborhood with any association structure at all. The low fee reflects a no-frills association focused on community standards rather than shared amenities. There is no pool, clubhouse, or fitness center managed by the HOA.

What schools serve Crescent Ridge?

Crescent Ridge is in Rutherford County Schools. All homes in the community are assigned to Barfield Elementary School at the primary level and Christiana Middle School at the junior high level. High school assignments vary by address, with homes in the community feeding to either Riverdale High School or Rockvale High School depending on the specific lot. Always verify the high school assignment for your target address with Rutherford County Schools before making an offer.

When was Crescent Ridge built?

Homes in Crescent Ridge and Ridge View At Crescent Ridge were built between 2011 and 2017, making this a well-established community by Murfreesboro standards with roofs, HVAC systems, and major mechanicals that are still within a reasonable service window. The construction spread across multiple sections means buyers can find newer builds within the community in addition to the original 2011 homes, which adds useful flexibility for buyers who want newer construction without the premium of a brand-new development.

Does Crescent Ridge pay city or county taxes?

Homes in Crescent Ridge are outside the Murfreesboro city limits and pay county taxes only, not city taxes. This is a genuine cost-of-ownership advantage for buyers who are comparing similar-priced properties inside and outside the city. The savings are real and recurring, and the location still provides full access to the Veterans Parkway commercial corridor and Murfreesboro’s parks and services without the city tax burden. Buyers should verify the tax status of any specific address before closing, but the county-only structure has applied consistently to homes in this community.

What type of buyer is Crescent Ridge a good fit for?

Crescent Ridge works well for a wide range of buyers precisely because the community covers such a broad floor-plan range. Entry-level buyers in the $350,000-$400,000 range can find 3-bedroom ranch plans with good lot sizes and Barfield Elementary school zoning. Move-up buyers looking for 4-5 bedrooms and larger square footage at $500,000-$875,000 will find all-brick construction with three-car garages in Ridge View At Crescent Ridge. The county-tax-only status, $140/year HOA, and Veterans Parkway location make the neighborhood a strong fit for buyers who prioritize low carrying costs and commute convenience alongside solid construction quality.

How does Patrick Higgins approach buying or selling in Crescent Ridge?

Crescent Ridge presents a specific analytical challenge: a 1,431-square-foot vinyl siding ranch and a 3,511-square-foot all-brick traditional are technically in the same neighborhood but require entirely different comparable sets to price accurately. Patrick’s approach is to segment the analysis by construction type and section, drawing on the most recent comparable sales in Crescent Ridge Sec 1 separately from Ridge View At Crescent Ridge. The Sec 1 homes sold at $206-$274 per square foot, while the all-brick Ridge View homes came in at $249-$303 per square foot, a meaningful gap that reflects construction quality, lot premiums, and section-level demand. Getting that segmentation right is the difference between a well-positioned listing and one that sits.

Who is the best real estate agent for Crescent Ridge in Murfreesboro TN?

Patrick Higgins and the Nashville Home Guru team at Compass are the #1 team in Nashville and top 10 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends rankings. Patrick has earned the RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent designation six times and closed over 1,100 transactions across Middle Tennessee since 2014. Compass and Parks agents were involved in 50% of all closed sales in the Crescent Ridge community over the past 12 months and in 14.1% of the 1,371 closed transactions across the broader 37128 zip code. The team’s 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews reflect a consistent track record with buyers and sellers who want accurate market data and a team that has actually worked in the neighborhoods they represent.

Can I access a Crescent Ridge home before it hits Zillow?

Yes. Working with Patrick Higgins and Compass gives buyers access to Compass Private Exclusive and Coming Soon listings that never appear on Zillow, Redfin, or the public MLS. In a community with only four closed sales in the past 12 months, the pre-market pipeline can be just as important as the public feed. Patrick’s team actively monitors off-market opportunities across Rutherford County for clients who are clear about the neighborhoods and price ranges they want. There is no additional cost to buyers for Compass buyer’s agent representation.

What is my Crescent Ridge home worth in today’s market?

Start with Patrick’s home valuation tool at nashvillehomeguru.hifello.com for an instant estimate based on recent comparable sales. Automated tools like Zillow’s Zestimate are unreliable in Crescent Ridge because the community’s two sections have meaningfully different construction types, and a one-size-fits-all algorithm tends to blend vinyl siding ranch comps with all-brick traditional comps in a way that produces an inaccurate estimate for either type. The price-per-square-foot range runs from $206 to $303 within the same neighborhood, which tells you how much section and construction matter here. For a precise analysis, call or text Patrick at 615-682-1718.

What do Crescent Ridge sellers say about working with Patrick Higgins?

Sellers in Crescent Ridge benefit from one of the more compelling local market stories in 37128: a neighborhood where Compass agents were involved in half of all transactions over the past year, combined with a Compass Three Phase Marketing approach that generates buyer interest before a home hits the public MLS. That combination, along with Patrick’s specific knowledge of how the Crescent Ridge Sec 1 market prices differently from Ridge View At Crescent Ridge, translates to listings that open at the right price and attract serious buyers quickly. Patrick’s track record of 1,100+ transactions across Middle Tennessee, recognized six times by RealTrends as a Top Tennessee Agent, is backed by the kind of local data discipline that clients mention directly in the team’s 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews.

Nearby Neighborhoods

If you’re comparing Crescent Ridge against other communities in the Veterans Parkway corridor of 37128, these neighborhoods are worth exploring: Ridgecrest, Ridge View At Crescent Ridge, and Westwind.

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