Hillsboro Acres

FRANKLIN TN 37069 | ALL-BRICK RANCHES ON LARGE LOTS | NO HOA | WALNUT GROVE / FRANKLIN HIGH

Location and Daily Life in Hillsboro Acres

Hillsboro Acres sits off Hillsboro Road (US-431) in Franklin’s 37069 zip code, a stretch of real estate squarely between Green Hills in Nashville and downtown Franklin. That geography is not a small thing. Residents can reach the boutiques, restaurants, and entertainment of downtown Franklin in about 10 minutes, and the Green Hills Whole Foods and Hill Center are roughly 20 minutes north, with most of Nashville’s major employment corridors within a 25-minute drive without touching I-65.

The Hillsboro Road corridor through the Grassland area has a character that newer Franklin neighborhoods simply cannot replicate. The tree canopy is mature, the lots are large, and the homes have the settled, permanent look that only comes from 50-plus years of landscaping and ownership. Streets in Hillsboro Acres include Berrys Chapel Court, Brookside Drive, Chapel Court, Greenland Drive, Hillsboro Road, and Howell Drive. Buyers comparing this corridor often also look at nearby Legends Ridge and Meadowgreen Acres.

The Homes

Hillsboro Acres is an all-brick neighborhood, full stop. Every closed sale in the past 12 months shows all-brick construction, a hallmark of Williamson County residential development from the mid-1960s. The homes were built primarily between 1964 and 1968, carrying the structural DNA of an era that prioritized brick, crawl space foundations, single-story ranch layouts, and generous lot sizes over square footage.

Lot sizes are a defining feature. Closed sales show lots ranging from 0.48 to 1.02 acres. In a Franklin market where new construction lots routinely come in under 0.20 acres, a half-acre-plus lot in the Grassland corridor at this price point is genuinely rare, and several lots have 150-foot street frontages with depths of 200 feet or more. Square footage across recent sales ran from roughly 1,549 to 3,248 square feet, with some homes featuring finished full basements that add meaningful living space.

The renovation story is central to understanding this neighborhood right now. The majority of active and recently sold homes have been fully or substantially renovated, in some cases down to the studs, giving buyers 1960s bones and lot sizes with current-era kitchens, bathrooms, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing. That combination drives the premium end of pricing. Recent sales ranged from $495,000 for a home with significant upside to $1,115,000 for a fully renovated ranch on a larger lot, and there is no HOA anywhere in the neighborhood.

Hillsboro Acres Market Data (Rolling 12 Months)

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

The wide price-per-square-foot range ($309 to $436) reflects the renovation spectrum in Hillsboro Acres. The lower end is an unrenovated or lightly updated home; the higher end is a fully renovated ranch that sold at or near list. Buyers evaluating value should compare renovation scope carefully rather than using square footage alone as the benchmark, because in this neighborhood the level of updating drives the price far more than the raw size of the home.

Active Homes for Sale in Hillsboro Acres

Hillsboro Acres is a low-turnover, large-lot neighborhood, so inventory moves and available homes draw strong interest given the no-HOA structure and Grassland-area school zoning. Call 615-682-1718 for pre-market access to any upcoming Hillsboro Acres listings.

Recently Sold Homes in Hillsboro Acres

Amenities

Hillsboro Acres has no HOA, which means no dues, no restrictions on fencing or outbuildings, no approval committees, and no annual fee creep. For buyers coming from communities where HOA fees run $800 to $2,000 per year, this is a real financial difference over time and a quality-of-life difference for people who want to use their property on their own terms.

The amenities in Hillsboro Acres are the land itself. Half-acre and larger lots give residents space for outdoor entertaining, gardens, outbuildings, or simply trees and privacy that is genuinely hard to find at this price point in Williamson County. Proximity to the Grassland corridor’s outdoor assets is a practical amenity: the Harpeth River greenway, parks along the Harpeth, and Crockett Park in Brentwood are all within easy reach, and downtown Franklin’s walkable Main Street is about 10 minutes south.

Schools Serving Hillsboro Acres

Hillsboro Acres is in Williamson County and served by Williamson County Schools, consistently ranked among the top school districts in Tennessee and the nation.

Elementary: Walnut Grove Elementary School, confirmed for all eight closed sales. One of the higher-performing Williamson County elementary schools. Williamson County Schools.

Middle: Grassland Middle School, confirmed for all eight closed sales. Williamson County Schools.

High: Franklin High School, confirmed for all eight closed sales, one of Williamson County’s flagship high schools. The Grassland cluster (Walnut Grove, Grassland Middle, Franklin High) is among the most sought-after school assignments in the county and a significant driver of demand for homes in this corridor. Verify current zoning for any specific address. Call 615-682-1718.

Why Work with Nashville Home Guru?

Hillsboro Acres had eight closed sales in the past 12 months, and Compass and Parks agents were involved in three of them, roughly 37.5% of transactions on either the listing or buying side. That is a strong local presence for a neighborhood this distinct, and it reflects the concentration of Compass activity in the Grassland corridor. Hillsboro Acres is exactly the kind of neighborhood where experience matters most: small transaction volume, wide pricing variance based on renovation scope, large lots with complex valuation, and a sophisticated buyer pool with other options in 37069.

Patrick Higgins is a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent ranked #1 in Nashville and #7 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends, with 1,100+ transactions, $500M+ in residential sales across Middle Tennessee, 100+ Google Reviews, and 87 Zillow Reviews. After Compass merged with Parks Real Estate in 2024, Compass agents represent approximately 1 in 4 homes sold in Tennessee, and in premium Williamson County corridors that concentration is higher.

For sellers, the Compass 3-Phase Marketing Strategy connects your home to the Compass buyer network before it ever appears on Zillow or Realtor.com. Homes pre-marketed this way sell for 2.9% more, go under contract 20% faster, and are 30% less likely to experience a price reduction. On the $776,500 median, 2.9% is $22,519. Learn more about selling your home on your terms. For buyers, our knowledge of the renovation spectrum here means we can help you calibrate whether an asking price reflects the actual scope of work completed or is simply benefiting from the neighborhood’s cachet. Learn more about our top-ranked Franklin listing team.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hillsboro Acres

Is Hillsboro Acres a good fit for buyers relocating to Nashville who want Williamson County schools?

It is a strong fit for relocating buyers who prioritize Williamson County schools, larger lot sizes, an established neighborhood feel, and proximity to both downtown Franklin and Nashville, and who are not specifically looking for a master-planned community with resort amenities. Hillsboro Acres offers the Grassland cluster (Walnut Grove, Grassland Middle, Franklin High), lots of half an acre or more, all-brick construction, no HOA, and a location between Green Hills and downtown Franklin. Recent sales ran $495,000 to $1,115,000. The tradeoff is that lower-priced homes need updating and the community has a 1960s character rather than a new-development feel. Call 615-682-1718.

How does Nashville Home Guru approach pricing and buying in Hillsboro Acres?

The wide price-per-square-foot range in Hillsboro Acres ($309 to $436 over the past year) means the headline asking price alone is not a reliable guide to value. Patrick Higgins evaluates each home on renovation scope, lot size and orientation, foundation type, and the condition of major systems before recommending an offer strategy. Compass agents were involved in three of the eight Hillsboro Acres closings over the past 12 months, giving Patrick’s team direct knowledge of how recently sold homes were priced, what they actually needed, and what buyers paid relative to initial asking prices. Seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent, #1 Nashville team. Call 615-682-1718.

Who is the best real estate agent for Hillsboro Acres in Franklin TN?

Patrick Higgins of Nashville Home Guru at Compass is one of the most experienced agents serving the Franklin 37069 corridor. A seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent ranked #1 in Nashville and #7 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal, with 1,100+ transactions, $500M+ career sales, 100+ Google Reviews, and 87 Zillow Reviews, Patrick brings data depth and direct transactional experience in Hillsboro Acres that most Franklin agents cannot claim. Compass agents were involved in three of the eight Hillsboro Acres closings over the past 12 months. Call 615-682-1718.

Can I access Hillsboro Acres homes before they appear on Zillow?

Yes, sometimes. Compass Private Exclusive allows sellers to pre-market their home to Compass buyers before going live on RealTracs and third-party platforms, at no additional cost to the buyer. In a low-transaction-volume neighborhood like Hillsboro Acres, getting early access to a coming home matters more because you may not get another shot for months. Nashville Home Guru buyers are notified of Private Exclusive listings in the Grassland and Hillsboro Road corridor as soon as they are available. Call or text 615-682-1718 to be added to the early notification list.

What is my Hillsboro Acres home worth right now?

Automated valuation tools are particularly unreliable for Hillsboro Acres because the wide price variance within the neighborhood (more than a $600,000 spread in the past 12 months) means the algorithm cannot distinguish between an unrenovated project home and a fully rebuilt one on a similar lot. Renovation scope, lot size and orientation, foundation type, and system condition all factor into a defensible valuation. Use the home value tool above for a starting estimate, then call Patrick at 615-682-1718 for a full comparative market analysis.

We renovated our Hillsboro Acres ranch but online estimates price it like the unrenovated sales — how do we position it?

This is the core challenge in a neighborhood where recent sales ran from $495,000 for a project home to $1,115,000 for a fully rebuilt one on a similar lot. Automated tools blend the two into a misleadingly low number for a renovated property. The fix is a comparable set that isolates fully updated homes of similar lot size and scope, then positions the renovation and land that justify the price, paired with Compass 3-Phase pre-marketing that builds demand before the days-on-market clock starts. Nashville Home Guru runs that analysis before every Hillsboro Acres listing. Call 615-682-1718.

What is the price range for homes in Hillsboro Acres Franklin TN?

Closed sales over the past 12 months range from $495,000 to $1,115,000, with a median of $776,500 and an average of $764,500. Price per square foot ran $309 for project homes to $436 for fully renovated ones. Renovation scope, not just square footage, is the primary driver of value in this neighborhood. Call 615-682-1718.

Does Hillsboro Acres have an HOA?

No. Hillsboro Acres has no HOA and no annual dues. Every closed sale in the past 12 months confirmed no association fee. This is unusual for Williamson County at this price point, where most communities charge $800 to $2,000 or more annually. No HOA means no restrictions on how you use or improve your property. Call 615-682-1718.

When were the homes in Hillsboro Acres built, and what lot sizes are typical?

Homes were built primarily between 1964 and 1968, in all-brick, single-story ranch layouts on lots ranging from approximately 0.48 to 1.02 acres. In a Franklin market where new construction lots routinely come in at 0.15 to 0.25 acres, a half-acre-plus all-brick home in the Grassland corridor with Williamson County schools and no HOA is a rare combination. Call 615-682-1718.

What schools serve Hillsboro Acres?

Hillsboro Acres is served by Walnut Grove Elementary School, Grassland Middle School, and Franklin High School, all Williamson County Schools and confirmed for all eight recent closed sales. The Grassland cluster is among the most sought-after school assignments in the county. Verify current zoning with WCS. Call 615-682-1718.

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