Fernvale Heights

FAIRVIEW’S ESTABLISHED NO-HOA RANCH COMMUNITY

Location & Daily Life

Fernvale Heights sits off Cumberland Drive in Fairview, Tennessee, a city in western Williamson County about 25 miles southwest of downtown Nashville. Streets in the neighborhood include Cumberland Drive, Hudlow Court, Christopher Street, Catherine Drive, and Demetrius Court, giving residents a quiet, low-traffic setting that has appealed to families and long-term owners since the community’s first phase was built in the mid 1990s.

Fairview has grown steadily over the past decade, and Fernvale Heights residents benefit from easy access to everyday conveniences. Fairview Town Center is minutes away with grocery, dining, and retail options, and commuters have direct access to Highway 100 and Interstate 40, putting Nashville within reach in under 40 minutes. Bowie Nature Park, one of Williamson County’s largest natural preserves at over 700 acres, is a short drive away and a favorite for hiking and outdoor recreation.

Fairview’s small-town character, paired with its Williamson County address and comparatively affordable price points, continues to draw buyers who want more value than Nashville’s closer-in suburbs typically offer.

The Homes

Fernvale Heights was developed in phases beginning in 1996, with recent MLS sales spanning homes built between 1996 and 1999. The neighborhood is made up of single-family ranch homes with vinyl siding construction, and the layouts are efficient, single-story floor plans that keep maintenance simple.

Homes in Fernvale Heights typically offer 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, with floor plans ranging from roughly 1,200 to 1,330 square feet. Lots run from about a quarter acre to just over a third of an acre, giving owners real yard space without a large maintenance burden. There is no HOA in Fernvale Heights, which means no annual dues and no association restrictions on how homeowners use their property.

The community is a strong fit for buyers who want an established Fairview neighborhood with a settled feel, without paying the premium that newer Williamson County construction commands. Resale homes here are priced well below the broader county median, which gives buyers real value in one of Tennessee’s top-ranked school districts.

Fernvale Heights Market Data

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

Active Homes for Sale in Fernvale Heights

Recently Sold Homes in Fernvale Heights

Amenities

Fernvale Heights does not have a pool, clubhouse, or HOA-managed common areas. What the neighborhood offers instead is the freedom that comes with no association fees and no deed restrictions. Residents enjoy quiet residential streets and the natural surroundings that define this part of Fairview.

Bowie Nature Park is one of the most significant amenities in the broader area, with over 14 miles of hiking trails, meadows, ponds, and creek crossings across 700-plus acres. Fairview City Park offers athletic fields, a playground, and open green space, and the Fairview Recreation Center provides additional programming and fitness facilities for residents of all ages.

Everyday retail and dining is concentrated along Fairview Boulevard and the Highway 100 corridor, with a Publix, several local restaurants, and regional chain retail within a short drive. Downtown Franklin, with its boutique shops and dining, is about 25 minutes east.

Schools

Fernvale Heights is located in Williamson County, and students are served by Williamson County Schools, consistently ranked among the top school districts in Tennessee. Based on MLS records, homes in Fernvale Heights are zoned for the following schools:

Elementary: Fairview Elementary School
Middle: Fairview Middle School
High School: Fairview High School

School zoning can change. Always verify current assignments directly with Williamson County Schools before making a purchasing decision based on school district.

Why Work with Nashville Home Guru?

Over the past 12 months, agents affiliated with Compass and Parks were on one or both sides of 2 of the 4 closed sales in Fernvale Heights. Across Fairview as a whole, Compass and Parks agents represented 19.0% of closed transactions citywide, so the presence in this small pocket of Fairview reflects the broader reach of the Compass network across Williamson County.

Patrick Higgins leads the Nashville Home Guru team at Compass, a six-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent and the leader of the number one real estate team in Nashville. Patrick has completed 1,100-plus transactions and more than $500 million in career residential sales across Middle Tennessee, including substantial experience in Fairview and the surrounding Williamson County communities. The team is backed by 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews from past clients.

Compass is the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United States by sales volume. After merging with Parks Real Estate in 2024, Compass agents are involved in a significant share of homes sold across Tennessee, which translates into buyer demand, off-market intelligence, and seller exposure that smaller brokerages cannot match.

Selling in Fernvale Heights? The Nashville Home Guru team uses Compass’s Three Phase Marketing Strategy to maximize seller results. In Phase 1, your home is shown privately to the Compass network to gather feedback and test price before it accumulates public days on market. In Phase 2, your home launches as a Compass Coming Soon listing, building buyer momentum before the MLS goes live. In Phase 3, full MLS exposure and syndication to Zillow, Realtor.com, and every major platform captures the demand built in the first two phases. Homes marketed this way close at an average of 2.9% higher, 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 Fernvale Heights

What is the price range for homes in Fernvale Heights?
Over the past 12 months, closed sales in Fernvale Heights ranged from $322,000 to $358,900, with a median sale price of $337,500. These figures reflect actual closed transactions from RealTracs MLS. Active listing prices can shift with market conditions, so contact Patrick Higgins at 615-682-1718 for a current update.

When were the homes in Fernvale Heights built?
Fernvale Heights was developed in phases beginning in 1996, with recent sales spanning homes built through 1999. That makes this an established Fairview community with mature landscaping and a settled streetscape. Phases 1, 2, and 3 all appear in recent MLS activity.

Does Fernvale Heights have an HOA?
No. Fernvale Heights does not have a homeowners association, so there are no annual or monthly dues. There are also no HOA-managed amenities like a pool or clubhouse, but owners gain the flexibility of property ownership without deed restriction oversight.

What schools serve Fernvale Heights?
Students in Fernvale Heights are zoned for Fairview Elementary School, Fairview Middle School, and Fairview High School, all part of Williamson County Schools, one of the top-ranked districts in Tennessee. Always confirm current zoning directly with the district before purchasing.

How many homes are in Fernvale Heights?
Fernvale Heights is a small, established community spread across three phases off Cumberland Drive, Hudlow Court, Christopher Street, and Catherine Drive. It is not a large subdivision, and inventory is limited, so homes here tend to move quickly when they hit the market.

What style of homes will I find in Fernvale Heights?
Homes in Fernvale Heights are single-story ranch homes with vinyl siding, typically offering 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths across 1,200 to 1,330 square feet. Lots run from about 0.24 to 0.36 acres, giving owners usable yard space without a large amount of upkeep.

Is Fernvale Heights a good fit for first-time buyers and young families?
Yes. With a median sale price of $337,500 and 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch floor plans on quarter-acre-plus lots, Fernvale Heights is well suited to first-time buyers and young families who want Williamson County Schools without stretching to the upper end of the county’s price range. It also appeals to downsizers who want a single-story layout in an established Fairview neighborhood.

How does Patrick Higgins approach buying or selling in Fernvale Heights?
Patrick and the Nashville Home Guru team price and position Fernvale Heights homes using closed comparables rather than county-wide averages, since even a small swing in condition or lot size shows up directly in the price per square foot here, which ranged from $254 to $286 over the past year. That level of detail matters in a community with only a handful of closed sales to compare against.

Who is the best realtor for Fernvale Heights in Fairview TN?
Patrick Higgins and the Nashville Home Guru team at Compass are consistently recognized among the top-performing agents in Williamson County. Patrick is a six-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent who leads the number one real estate team in Nashville, has closed more than $500 million in career residential sales, and is backed by 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews. Reach Patrick directly at 615-682-1718.

Can I access a Fernvale Heights home before it hits Zillow?
Yes, through Compass’s Private Exclusive and Coming Soon programs. Before a home is listed publicly on the MLS, Compass sellers can make it available to Compass buyers first. Patrick Higgins and the Nashville Home Guru team have access to these off-market opportunities at no additional cost to buyers, which can be a real advantage in a small neighborhood like Fernvale Heights where public inventory is limited. Contact Patrick at 615-682-1718 to be added to the early access list.

What is my Fernvale Heights home worth in today’s market?
Automated home value tools tend to underperform in a community like Fernvale Heights, where the comparable pool is small and even modest differences in updates or lot premium can shift value meaningfully. You can get a starting estimate using Nashville Home Guru’s home value tool, but for an accurate, MLS-based analysis of your specific home, contact Patrick Higgins at 615-682-1718.

We’ve owned in Fernvale Heights for years. How do we price our home correctly?
With only a handful of closed sales in Fernvale Heights over the past 12 months, pricing a long-held home here takes more than pulling the neighborhood average. Patrick and the Nashville Home Guru team weigh square footage, lot size, and recent updates against the specific comparables that actually match your home, then price it to reflect current buyer demand rather than a dated tax assessment. Call 615-682-1718 for a comparative market analysis before you list.

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