Hillwood

AFFORDABLE ESTABLISHED HOMES | HENDERSONVILLE TN 37075

Location and Daily Life in Hillwood

Hillwood is an established single-family community in Hendersonville’s 37075 zip code, located off Vietnam Veterans Boulevard. Streets within the neighborhood include Beechwood Court, Hillside Drive, Hillwood Court, Holly Court, and Overlook Drive. The location gives residents fast access to Vietnam Veterans Boulevard for a short commute toward Nashville or Gallatin, along with everyday shopping, dining, and services throughout Hendersonville.

Hillwood is one of Hendersonville’s more affordable established neighborhoods, which makes it a consistent choice for first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors. With mature trees, a settled feel, no HOA, and a location in the Beech High school zone, the community offers an accessible entry point into Hendersonville without new-construction pricing.

The Homes

Hillwood is a neighborhood of comfortable, right-sized homes built between roughly 1978 and 1984. Recent sales ranged from about 1,053 to 3,200 square feet, with a median near 1,388 square feet, typically with three to four bedrooms and one to three full baths. Styles reflect the era, from ranch to split-level and traditional designs, and many homes have been updated by their owners over the decades, so condition varies from original to renovated.

A key advantage of Hillwood is that it carries no mandatory homeowners association in the recent sales data, which means lower carrying costs and more flexibility for owners. That, combined with the neighborhood’s affordability and established location, is what keeps Hillwood in steady demand among value-focused buyers looking to get into Hendersonville.

Hillwood Market Data

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

With 18 homes closing over the past year at a median of $337,000, Hillwood is one of the more active and affordable established neighborhoods in Hendersonville, selling well below the citywide median of $530,000. The range from the $280,000s to the mid $400,000s, combined with no HOA and a convenient location, is what keeps demand steady here among first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors.

Homes for Sale in Hillwood

Recently Sold Homes in Hillwood

Schools

Hillwood is served by Sumner County Schools. Based on recent closed sales, the community is zoned to Gene W. Brown Elementary School, Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek, and Beech Senior High School, with a small number of records showing T. W. Hunter Middle School. 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 Hillwood, 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 5 of the 18 Hillwood sales over the past year, so the team has current, firsthand experience with this exact segment. In an affordable 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 Hillwood 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 Hillwood

What is the price range for homes in Hillwood?
Over the past 12 months, homes in Hillwood sold from $280,000 to $445,000, with a median of $337,000 and an average of about $344,294. 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.

Does Hillwood have an HOA?
Recent sales in Hillwood show no mandatory homeowners association dues, which is part of the neighborhood’s appeal for buyers who want lower carrying costs and more flexibility. Because arrangements can vary, confirm the current status for a specific property before making an offer.

When were the homes in Hillwood built?
Hillwood is an established community, with homes built between roughly 1978 and 1984. Recent sales ranged from about 1,053 to 3,200 square feet, with three to four bedrooms, in ranch, split-level, and traditional styles. Condition ranges from original to renovated.

What schools is Hillwood zoned for?
Based on recent closed sales, Hillwood is zoned to Gene W. Brown Elementary School, Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek, and Beech Senior High School, with a small number of records showing T. W. Hunter Middle School. 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 Hillwood a good fit for first-time buyers or investors?
It can be a strong fit for both. With sale prices starting in the $280,000s, no HOA, and a convenient location off Vietnam Veterans Boulevard in the Beech High zone, Hillwood 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 Hillwood. How should I approach selling here?
In an affordable neighborhood like Hillwood, 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 Hillwood 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 Hillwood?
Patrick prices against the closest comparable Hillwood sales by size, condition, and updates rather than the community median, because in an established neighborhood the spread between original and renovated homes is wide. 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 Hillwood 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 Hillwood. 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 Hillwood 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 Hillwood, 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 Hillwood home worth in today’s market?
Automated tools like the Zillow Zestimate tend to miss in Hillwood because the difference between an original and an updated home is hard for an algorithm to read. 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 Hillwood sales.

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