Glen Oaks

AFFORDABLE ESTABLISHED HOMES | HENDERSONVILLE TN 37075

Location and Daily Life in Glen Oaks

Glen Oaks is an established single-family community in Hendersonville’s 37075 zip code, located just off New Shackle Island Road. Streets within the neighborhood include Agee Circle, Oak Leaf Drive, Clovercrest Drive, Cardinal Lane, Birchwood Drive, and Edgeview Drive. The location keeps residents close to New Shackle Island Road’s shopping and services, the Beech High area, and Vietnam Veterans Boulevard for a straightforward commute toward Nashville or Gallatin.

Glen Oaks is one of Hendersonville’s more affordable established neighborhoods, which makes it a consistent favorite for first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors. With mature trees, a settled feel, a low HOA, and a location in a well-regarded school zone, the community offers an accessible way into Hendersonville without new-construction pricing.

The Homes

Glen Oaks is a neighborhood of comfortable, right-sized homes built between roughly 1985 and 2002. Recent sales ranged from about 1,139 to 2,158 square feet, with a median near 1,449 square feet, typically with two to three bedrooms and two full baths. Styles reflect the era, and many homes have been updated by their owners over the years, so condition ranges from original to refreshed across the community.

One of the neighborhood’s strengths is consistency and affordability. Homes sold over the past year in a tight band, and the community carries a low homeowners association fee of about $35 per month covering common area upkeep. That combination of manageable size, low carrying costs, and an established location is what keeps Glen Oaks in steady demand among value-focused buyers.

Glen Oaks Market Data

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

With 16 homes closing over the past year at a median of $355,500, Glen Oaks is one of the more active and affordable established neighborhoods in Hendersonville, selling well below the citywide median of $530,000. The tight range from the $290,000s to just under $400,000 makes it especially attractive to first-time buyers and investors, and well-priced homes here tend to move quickly.

Homes for Sale in Glen Oaks

Recently Sold Homes in Glen Oaks

Schools

Glen Oaks is served by Sumner County Schools. Based on recent closed sales, the community is zoned to George A Whitten Elementary School, Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek, and Beech Senior High School, with a small number of records showing Hendersonville High or Station Camp High. School zoning in Sumner County is assigned by parcel and can change, so confirm the current elementary, middle, and high school assignment for any specific home before you buy.

Why Work with Nashville Home Guru?

In an affordable, fast-moving neighborhood like Glen Oaks, where condition and updates drive most of the price difference, local knowledge pays off. Nashville Home Guru is a data-driven team that tracks every listing and sale in Hendersonville, and Patrick Higgins, a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent, leads it. The team is ranked the number one team in Nashville and top 10 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends, with more than 1,100 transactions and over $500 million in residential sales across Middle Tennessee. With 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews, the feedback from clients across Hendersonville reflects what the data already shows.

That local depth shows up in the numbers here. Compass and Parks agents were involved in 4 of the 16 Glen Oaks sales over the past year, so the team has current, firsthand experience with this exact segment. In a tight price band where an updated home and an original one can sell tens of thousands apart, that experience is what keeps a buyer from overpaying and helps a seller price to the right pool of value-focused buyers.

Compass is the number one residential real estate brokerage in the United States by sales volume, and after merging with Parks Real Estate in 2024, Compass agents represent roughly one in four homes sold in Tennessee. That footprint gives buyers access to coming-soon listings, private exclusives, and the largest agent referral network in real estate, which matters in an affordable, quick-moving segment like Glen Oaks where well-priced homes sell fast.

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 experience a price reduction. Learn more about selling your home on your terms at nashvillehome.guru.

Frequently Asked Questions About Glen Oaks

What is the price range for homes in Glen Oaks?
Over the past 12 months, homes in Glen Oaks sold from $294,500 to $395,900, with a median of $355,500 and an average of about $356,325. That makes it one of the more affordable established neighborhoods in Hendersonville, well below the citywide median of $530,000. Price depends mostly on size, condition, and updates.

What are the HOA fees in Glen Oaks?
Glen Oaks has a low homeowners association fee of about $35 per month, which covers common area upkeep. Confirm the exact dues and what they include for any specific home before making an offer.

When were the homes in Glen Oaks built?
Glen Oaks is an established community, with homes built between roughly 1985 and 2002. Recent sales ranged from about 1,139 to 2,158 square feet, with two to three bedrooms and two full baths. Many homes have been updated over the years, so condition ranges from original to refreshed.

What schools is Glen Oaks zoned for?
Based on recent closed sales, Glen Oaks is zoned to George A Whitten Elementary School, Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek, and Beech Senior High School, with a few records showing Hendersonville High or Station Camp High. All are part of Sumner County Schools. Because zoning is assigned by parcel and can vary, confirm the current assignment for a specific home before buying.

Is Glen Oaks a good fit for first-time buyers or investors?
It can be a strong fit for both. With sale prices starting in the $290,000s, a low HOA, and a location in a well-regarded school zone off New Shackle Island Road, Glen Oaks offers an accessible entry point for first-time buyers and a manageable price point for investors. Downsizers who want a right-sized, lower-maintenance home also find the community appealing. Because condition varies, touring with a local agent helps identify the best value.

I own a home in Glen Oaks. How should I approach selling here?
In an affordable, tight-band neighborhood like Glen Oaks, buyers compare your home directly against the other similar homes recently sold, so condition, updates, and presentation carry a lot of weight. A few targeted improvements can move the price within the community’s range. Patrick Higgins and the Nashville Home Guru team track every Glen Oaks closing and can advise on what to refresh before listing and how to price to today’s buyers.

How does Patrick Higgins approach buying or selling in Glen Oaks?
Patrick prices against the closest comparable Glen Oaks sales by size, condition, and updates, which is especially effective here because the homes are similar in size and the price band is tight. He and the Nashville Home Guru team factor in the differences between original and updated homes, the main variable. As a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent, Patrick brings a data-first approach to this segment.

Who is the best real estate agent for Glen Oaks in Hendersonville, TN?
Patrick Higgins of Nashville Home Guru at Compass is widely regarded as a leading agent for Hendersonville, including affordable established neighborhoods like Glen Oaks. He is a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent, and his team is ranked the number one team in Nashville and top 10 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends, with more than 1,100 transactions and over $500 million in sales, plus 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews from clients across the area.

Can I buy a Glen Oaks home before it hits Zillow?
Often, yes. Through Compass Private Exclusive and Coming Soon programs, Nashville Home Guru clients can see qualifying listings before they reach public portals like Zillow. In an affordable, fast-moving neighborhood like Glen Oaks, where well-priced homes sell quickly, that early access can be the difference between finding the right home and missing it. Working with a Compass buyer’s agent gives you access at no additional cost to you as the buyer.

What is my Glen Oaks home worth in today’s market?
Automated tools like the Zillow Zestimate tend to miss in Glen Oaks because the difference between an original and an updated home is hard for an algorithm to read in such a tight price band. For an instant starting estimate you can use the home value tool, then call Patrick at 615-682-1718 for a full pricing analysis based on the closest comparable Glen Oaks sales.

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