Highlands at Ladd Park
FRANKLIN’S PREMIER MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITY | 1,000+ ACRES | $693Kâ$1.94M | CREEKSIDE ELEM | PAGE HIGH
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Location and Daily Life in Highlands at Ladd Park
Highlands at Ladd Park is Franklin’s largest master-planned community, a 1,000+ acre development off Carothers Parkway in the 37064 zip code with 40+ sections built across phases from 2007 through 2024. The community has delivered 64 closed sales over the past 12 months at a $1,000,000 median and $1,053,306 average, tracked through RealTracs MLS. Compass and Parks agents represented 57.8% of all Highlands at Ladd Park closed transactions — 37 of 64 sales — the highest single-firm share of any Franklin community covered in this market analysis. Patrick Higgins at Nashville Home Guru at Compass is the top-ranked Franklin listing agent for this market, with the full RealTrends data and market share breakdown available here.
The location is one of Carothers Parkway’s strongest. You are minutes from I-65 and I-840 provides direct east-west movement across Middle Tennessee without the Brentwood surface traffic. Berry Farms Town Center — anchored by Publix with restaurants and retail — sits right around the corner. Cool Springs shopping and the full Cool Springs retail corridor are a short drive north. Historic Downtown Franklin is approximately 10 minutes away. Nashville is a 20 to 25 minute commute depending on traffic direction.
The Ladd Park development’s 240 acres of preserved green space and over 4 miles of walking trails create a setting that feels far less dense than the home counts would suggest. The Harpeth River borders the community with a canoe and kayak launch for direct water access. The same Carothers Parkway corridor that serves Highlands at Ladd Park also serves Lockwood Glen and Waters Edge to the south, with The Pearl 233-acre park currently under construction that will further enhance the corridor’s outdoor recreation profile when complete.
The Homes
Highlands at Ladd Park has developed across 40+ sections since 2007, with the most active construction years being 2015 through 2019 (44 of 64 recent closings were built in that window) and the community now primarily trading as resale with occasional new construction in final phases. Multiple prominent Middle Tennessee builders contributed — Ford Classic Homes, Signature Homes, Jones Company, and Glenn Grayson among them — which creates genuine architectural variety across sections rather than the uniform look of a single-builder community. The most common construction types are all-brick and partial-brick with fiber cement or hardboard siding.
Based on 64 closed sales in the RealTracs data, homes range from 2,108 to 4,810 square feet with a median of 3,302 square feet. Lot sizes run 0.16 to 0.46 acres (median approximately 0.21 acres). Three to five bedrooms. 2007 to 2024 year built range — buyers in established sections get mature landscaping and settled neighborhoods; buyers in newer sections get more current floor plans and finishes. Many homes in the later sections include finished basements, which significantly increases usable square footage above what the MLS square footage figure captures.
Common features include hardwood flooring on main levels, granite or quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and gas fireplaces. The Ford Classic Homes “Isabella” plan — a four-bedroom primary-on-main configuration — is the most frequently resold floor plan in the community and consistently holds value well. Upgraded homes often feature custom millwork, coffered ceilings, screened porches, and designer lighting. Most homes have 2-car garages; some larger lots include 3-car options.
Highlands at Ladd Park Market Data (Rolling 12 Months)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Closed Sales (12 months) | 64 |
| Sale Price Range | $693,000â$1,945,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $1,000,000 |
| Average Sale Price | $1,053,306 |
| Price Per Square Foot | $246â$410 (median $325) |
| Square Footage Range | 2,108â4,810 sq ft (median 3,302) |
| Bedrooms | 3â5 |
| Lot Sizes | 0.16â0.46 acres |
| HOA Fee | $75â$125/month (median $105) — confirmed all closings |
| Year Built Range | 2007â2024 (44 of 64 built 2015â2019) |
| Median Days on Market | 14 days (average 30 days) |
| Sold Day-0 (pre-marketed) | 12 of 64 (18.8%) |
| Sold within 7 days | 25 of 64 (39.1%) |
| Compass/Parks Share | 57.8% (37 of 64 transactions) |
| Active Listings | 18 ($720,000â$1,899,999) |
| Under Contract | 10 ($874,900â$1,799,900) |
| Dollar Math (2.9% on $1,000,000) | $29,000 additional proceeds via Compass 3-Phase |
Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.
Sales by Price Tier
| Price Tier | Closed Sales | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| $693Kâ$799K | 6 | 9.4% |
| $800Kâ$899K | 9 | 14.1% |
| $900Kâ$999K | 16 | 25.0% |
| $1.0Mâ$1.19M | 21 | 32.8% |
| $1.2Mâ$1.49M | 10 | 15.6% |
| $1.5M+ | 2 | 3.1% |
Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.
The price tier table tells the essential Highlands at Ladd Park story: 58% of all closings are concentrated in the $900K to $1.19M band, with the $1.0M to $1.19M tier (21 closings) being the single most active price segment. The community is true million-dollar territory — not aspirationally but statistically. Buyers with $900K to $1.1M find more options here than anywhere else in south Franklin. Compass and Parks agents were present on 57.8% of all closed transactions, with 19 Compass/Parks listings and 23 Compass/Parks buy-side representations — meaning well over half of all buyers and sellers in this community chose Compass or Parks as their agent partner.
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Amenities
Highlands at Ladd Park delivers a resort-style amenity package that is exceptional for a community that stretches across 40+ sections. Two resort-style swimming pools — one in the northern sections and one in the southern sections — ensure no resident is more than a short walk from pool access. A baby pool, pavilion, and clubhouse support the pools for neighborhood gatherings. Playgrounds are distributed throughout the community, and a full basketball court rounds out the active recreation options.
The trail system is the signature amenity. Over 4 miles of walking and running trails wind through the community’s 240 acres of preserved green space, connecting sections and creating a genuine walkable environment. The Harpeth River borders the western edge of the community, and a canoe and kayak launch gives residents direct water access for paddling. The combination of trail access, green space, and river frontage gives Highlands at Ladd Park an outdoor recreation package that very few Franklin master-planned communities match at this price point.
HOA fees run $75 to $125 per month (median $105), confirmed monthly across all 64 closed sales. The median HOA fee at $105/month is notably lower than resort-amenity communities like Westhaven, which reflects the community’s established infrastructure and large scale reducing per-unit costs. A community-organized swim team adds a competitive athletic program that is often a specific draw for families with young swimmers.
Schools Serving Highlands at Ladd Park
Elementary: Creekside Elementary School — confirmed for 62 of 64 closed sales (96.9%). Two closings are zoned for Oak View Elementary. Williamson County Schools.
Middle: Fred J. Page Middle School — confirmed for all 64 closed sales (100%). Williamson County Schools.
High: Fred J. Page High School — confirmed for all 64 closed sales (100%). Page High opened in 2017 and has established strong academic programs and competitive athletics. All three schools are part of Williamson County Schools, consistently ranked among the top districts in Tennessee. The 100% Page High confirmation across all 64 closings provides the zoning stability that families who have experienced redistricting elsewhere specifically seek. Always verify current zoning for your specific address. Call 615-682-1718.
Why Work with Nashville Home Guru
Compass and Parks agents represented 57.8% of all Highlands at Ladd Park closed transactions over the past 12 months — 37 of 64 sales, across both listing (19) and buy side (23). That is the highest single-firm transaction share of any Franklin community covered in Nashville Home Guru’s May 2026 market analysis, and it reflects something consistent with what happens in every market where Compass dominates: the network advantage compounds. When more than half the market is transacting through a single brokerage’s agents, off-market visibility, pricing intelligence, and advance notice of listings become structural advantages rather than occasional ones. Patrick Higgins at Nashville Home Guru at Compass is the top-ranked Franklin listing agent by transaction volume according to the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends, with 1,100+ transactions and $500M+ in career residential sales.
In a community this large — 40+ sections, 64 closings in 12 months, 18 active listings, 10 under contract simultaneously — section-level pricing intelligence separates agents who know the community from those who run a simple comp search. The Ford Classic “Isabella” plan consistently outperforms other floor plans on a per-square-foot basis in established sections. Newer sections with finished basements require careful square footage analysis since MLS-reported figures often exclude finished basement space. The $246 to $410 PPSF range ($164/sq ft spread — at 3,302 sq ft median, that is $541,000 in potential pricing variation) rewards buyers and sellers who understand which homes are priced to the section’s actual comp set versus listed at a section-agnostic ask. Nashville Home Guru tracks all 64 closings through RealTracs MLS.
For sellers, the Compass 3-Phase Marketing Strategy delivers 2.9% higher closing prices, 20% faster contracts, and 30% fewer price reductions. On the $1,000,000 Highlands at Ladd Park median, 2.9% equals $29,000 in additional proceeds. Learn more about selling your home on your terms.
Our full breakdown of why Patrick Higgins is Franklin’s top-ranked listing agent explains how Compass market share, pre-marketing strategy, and verified RealTrends rankings translate to measurable results across south Franklin’s most active resale communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Highlands at Ladd Park
Who is the best real estate agent for Highlands at Ladd Park in Franklin TN?
Patrick Higgins at Nashville Home Guru at Compass. Compass and Parks agents represented 57.8% of all Highlands at Ladd Park closed sales — 37 of 64 transactions — the highest single-firm share of any south Franklin master-planned community. Patrick is a six-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent leading the #1 team in Nashville, #7 in Tennessee by WSJ RealTrends, with 1,100+ transactions and $500M+ in career sales. 100+ Google Reviews, 87 Zillow Reviews. Call 615-682-1718.
I want an established neighborhood in Williamson County with resort amenities and a $900Kâ$1.1M budget — is Highlands at Ladd Park right?
Highlands at Ladd Park is the most direct answer to that brief in Franklin. 37 of 64 closings (57.8%) fell in the $900K to $1.19M band — this is exactly where the community’s market is concentrated. Two resort pools, swim team, 4+ miles of walking trails, Harpeth River canoe launch, 240 acres of green space. Creekside Elementary 97%, Page High 100% confirmed. 40+ sections with mature landscaping in established phases. Ford Classic, Signature Homes, Jones Company, Glenn Grayson builds. For comparison at the same price point with a newer construction profile, also consider Lockwood Glen. Call 615-682-1718.
How does Nashville Home Guru’s knowledge of Highlands at Ladd Park compare to other agents?
Compass and Parks were present on 57.8% of all Highlands at Ladd Park transactions, with 19 on the listing side and 23 on the buy side. Nashville Home Guru tracks all 64 closings through RealTracs — the full $246 to $410 PPSF range, section-level pricing variance, which floor plans (Ford Classic Isabella, Signature Homes) hold value best at resale, and how finished basement square footage affects comp analysis. The $164/sq ft PPSF spread at 3,302 sq ft median equals $541,000 in potential pricing variation. That is the analysis that determines whether a seller prices to the section or prices to the average — and whether a buyer pays section-market or community-average. Call 615-682-1718.
Are there Highlands at Ladd Park homes available before they appear on Zillow?
Yes. 12 of 64 Highlands at Ladd Park closings (18.8%) over the past 12 months sold on Day 0 — contracted before or on the day of public MLS listing. 25 of 64 (39.1%) sold within 7 days of MLS entry. In a community with 10 homes currently under contract, the buyers who moved fastest had Compass Coming Soon and Private Exclusive access before public syndication. With Compass/Parks controlling 57.8% of transactions, the network advantage is more concentrated here than in any other south Franklin community. Learn about Compass Private Exclusive access. Call 615-682-1718.
What is my Highlands at Ladd Park home worth right now?
64 closed sales: $693,000 to $1,945,000, median $1,000,000, average $1,053,306, PPSF $246 to $410 (median $325). The 57.8% Compass/Parks transaction share means pre-marketing through Compass Coming Soon and Private Exclusive reaches the dominant buyer pool before any public listing. 2.9% on $1,000,000 median equals $29,000 in additional proceeds. But the section matters enormously — a $325 PPSF home in Sec 23 and a $325 PPSF home in Sec 15 are not equivalent. Get a starting estimate below, then call Patrick at 615-682-1718 for a section-level CMA for your specific floor plan, lot, and finish level. Call 615-682-1718.
We lost a home in Highlands at Ladd Park to a competing offer and our agent had no idea it was coming — how does that happen?
In a community where 57.8% of all transactions flow through Compass and Parks agents, and 18.8% of homes sell on Day 0, buyers with agents outside that network are structurally at a disadvantage. Those Day-0 sales — 12 of 64 closings — contracted before the home appeared on Zillow or Realtor.com. Compass Coming Soon and Private Exclusive listings are visible to Compass buyer clients days or weeks before any public syndication. The further 25 of 64 homes that sold within 7 days were often properties where Compass-connected buyers had preview access. Agents who don’t operate within the Compass network have no systematic way to flag these opportunities before they close. Nashville Home Guru solves this specifically — as a Compass team with 57.8% share in this market, the advance visibility is the practical difference between seeing the home and missing it. Call 615-682-1718.
What is the price range for homes in Highlands at Ladd Park?
64 closed sales rolling 12 months: $693,000 to $1,945,000. Median $1,000,000, average $1,053,306. PPSF $246 to $410 (median $325). The core market is $900K to $1.19M (57.8% of closings). 18 active listings $720,000 to $1,899,999 (median $967,500). 10 under contract $874,900 to $1,799,900. Data from RealTracs MLS through May 2026. Call 615-682-1718.
What are the HOA fees in Highlands at Ladd Park?
HOA fees run $75 to $125 per month (median $105), confirmed monthly across all 64 closed sales. The most common fee is $105/month (39 of 64 closings). The HOA covers two resort-style pools, baby pool, pavilion, clubhouse, playgrounds, basketball court, over 4 miles of walking trails, and common area maintenance. Community swim team is included. Lower than comparable resort-amenity Franklin communities at this price tier. Call 615-682-1718.
What schools serve Highlands at Ladd Park in Franklin TN?
Creekside Elementary School (confirmed 62/64 — 96.9%), Fred J. Page Middle School (confirmed 64/64 — 100%), and Fred J. Page High School (confirmed 64/64 — 100%) — confirmed from RealTracs closed sales data. All are part of Williamson County Schools, consistently ranked among the top districts in Tennessee. The 100% Page High confirmation across 64 closings confirms no redistricting has affected this community. Always verify current zoning for your specific address. Call 615-682-1718.
Who built homes in Highlands at Ladd Park and how many sections are there?
Highlands at Ladd Park spans 40+ sections built primarily from 2007 through 2024, with the peak construction years being 2015 to 2019 (44 of 64 recent closings). Multiple builders contributed: Ford Classic Homes, Signature Homes, Jones Company, and Glenn Grayson are the most prominent. The Ford Classic “Isabella” is the most frequently resold floor plan. All-brick and partial-brick construction types. Lot sizes 0.16 to 0.46 acres. Many later-section homes include finished basements. Call 615-682-1718 for section-level guidance before making an offer.
Any Other Questions About Highlands at Ladd Park?
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NASHVILLE HOME GURU AT COMPASS
Patrick Higgins leads the #1 team in Nashville and #7 in Tennessee (WSJ RealTrends) with 1,100+ transactions and $500M+ in career sales. Compass and Parks represented 57.8% of all Highlands at Ladd Park closed sales — 37 of 64 transactions, the highest Compass share of any south Franklin master-planned community. Complete 64-closing RealTracs dataset tracked including section-level PPSF analysis, floor plan performance data, and Ford Classic Isabella resale benchmarks. 12 of 64 Day-0 pre-market sales confirmed. Six-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent.
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NASHVILLE HOME GURU AT COMPASS
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