Magnolia Hills

MAIN-LEVEL LIVING IN BELLEVUE, NASHVILLE 37221

A Single Street Off Old Harding Pike

Magnolia Hills is a small single-family neighborhood in the Bellevue area of Nashville, TN 37221, in Davidson County, reached from Old Harding Pike. Its homes sit on one street, Magnolia Hills Drive, in the established pocket between Bellevue’s shopping district and the Harpeth Valley schools. Downtown Nashville is roughly 20 minutes east and Davidson County tax rates apply.

Worth clearing up before you compare listings: Magnolia Hills is a different neighborhood from Magnolia Place, which also sits in 37221 a short drive away. The distinction is more than a name. Magnolia Hills records are zoned to Harpeth Valley Elementary, while Magnolia Place records are zoned to Westmeade Elementary. Both feed Bellevue Middle and James Lawson High School.

The Homes

These are mid-to-late-1990s homes, built 1995 through 1997, running roughly 2,200 to 2,750 square feet with 3 to 4 bedrooms on lots around a fifth of an acre. The record shows soaring ceilings in the main living areas, updated kitchens, and bonus rooms that owners use as offices or playrooms.

The detail that separates Magnolia Hills from most of its neighbors is structural: the primary bedroom is on the main level on every record here. In a corridor built largely as 1990s two-stories with all bedrooms upstairs, that layout is genuinely scarce, and it is what draws downsizers, buyers planning to age in place, and anyone tired of carrying laundry up a flight of stairs. Recorded HOA dues are billed annually at $300 to $450 a year, and the closed record lists long-term rentals as allowed.

What Sold in Magnolia Hills This Year

One home closed over the rolling 12 months, and it is a clean read on demand: a 1995 three-bedroom of 2,223 square feet closed at $599,900, exactly 100% of ask in 11 days. It had been owned by the same family since it was built, roughly 30 years, and came to market with a new HVAC system, new appliances, and fresh paint. Priced correctly and prepared properly, it never had to negotiate.

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

For context around this pocket: the Harpeth Valley Elementary zone recorded 232 single-family closings at a $579,950 median, neighboring Poplar Creek Estates closed 22 sales at $596,400, Bellevue Highlands closed 8 at $567,000, Stonemeade closed 4 at $560,000, and Bellevue single-family overall closed 462 sales at a $610,000 median. Magnolia Hills sold right at the top of its immediate neighbors.

Homes for Sale in Magnolia Hills

Recently Sold in Magnolia Hills

The Off-Market Layer

One street, roughly one public sale a year, and owners who stay for decades: this is a neighborhood where a portal alert can go quiet for a very long time. Compass Private Exclusive and Coming Soon programs are where small-pocket opportunities circulate before they reach the portals, and buyers working with a Compass agent see them at no additional cost. That access matters more than usual when the specific thing you want, a main-level primary in a Harpeth Valley zip, is this scarce.

For owners, this year’s sale is the benchmark to beat: full asking price in 11 days, with updated systems and a well-prepared listing. Homes marketed through the Compass 3-Phase strategy sell for 2.9% more, go under contract 20% faster, and are 30% less likely to take a price reduction.

Schools Serving Magnolia Hills

Every Magnolia Hills record carries Harpeth Valley Elementary, Bellevue Middle, and James Lawson High School, all Metro Nashville Public Schools. James Lawson is the school formerly known by the Hillwood name. This is the line that separates Magnolia Hills from Magnolia Place nearby, which sits in the Westmeade Elementary zone. Verify zoning for any specific address before writing an offer.

Why Work with Nashville Home Guru in Magnolia Hills?

Patrick Higgins, a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent, leads Nashville Home Guru at Compass, the #1 team in Nashville and top 10 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends, with 1,100+ transactions and $500M+ in career sales across Davidson County and Middle Tennessee. With 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews, the client feedback reflects the same thing the data does: this market rewards preparation and accurate pricing.

On a one-street neighborhood, the work is knowing which comps actually apply, because square footage alone will not tell you whether a nearby sale had its primary suite upstairs. Buyers can start with the home buyer’s guide, owners can request a market analysis through the selling in greater Nashville page, and the wider market view lives with Nashville luxury homes.

Frequently Asked Questions About Magnolia Hills

What is Magnolia Hills in Nashville?

Magnolia Hills is a small single-family neighborhood in the Bellevue area of Nashville, TN 37221, in Davidson County, reached from Old Harding Pike. Its homes sit on one street, Magnolia Hills Drive, and were built between 1995 and 1997. Downtown Nashville is roughly 20 minutes east, with Bellevue shopping minutes away.

Is Magnolia Hills the same as Magnolia Place?

No. They are two different neighborhoods in the same 37221 zip code, and the difference that matters is the elementary zone: Magnolia Hills records are zoned to Harpeth Valley Elementary, while Magnolia Place records are zoned to Westmeade Elementary. Both feed Bellevue Middle and James Lawson High School. There are also magnolia-named communities elsewhere in Middle Tennessee and in other states, so confirm you are looking at Bellevue.

Do Magnolia Hills homes have the primary bedroom on the main floor?

Yes, on every record in the neighborhood. That is unusual for this corridor, where most 1990s homes put all bedrooms upstairs, and it is the single strongest reason buyers seek out this street. Confirm the layout on any specific home, since floor plans can vary within a neighborhood.

What sold in Magnolia Hills this year?

One home closed in the rolling 12 months: a 1995 three-bedroom of 2,223 square feet at $599,900, exactly 100% of its original asking price, under contract in 11 days. It sold from its original owners after roughly 30 years, with a new HVAC system and new appliances.

What does a Magnolia Hills home cost?

The neighborhood’s one closing this period came in at $599,900, or $270 per square foot. For context, the Harpeth Valley Elementary zone closed 232 single-family sales at a $579,950 median, and neighboring Poplar Creek Estates, Bellevue Highlands, and Stonemeade closed between $560,000 and $596,400. Magnolia Hills sold at the top of that immediate group.

What is the HOA fee in Magnolia Hills?

Records show dues billed annually at $300 to $450 per year. That is modest for Nashville and reflects the limited common elements of a one-street neighborhood. Confirm the current amount and what it covers with the association before closing on any specific home.

Can you rent out a home in Magnolia Hills?

The closed record lists long-term rentals as allowed, which gives owners flexibility if plans change. With only a handful of homes on the street, rules can be revisited by the association, so verify the current policy in writing before buying with a rental plan in mind.

What schools serve Magnolia Hills?

Harpeth Valley Elementary, Bellevue Middle, and James Lawson High School, all Metro Nashville Public Schools, on every record. James Lawson is the school formerly known by the Hillwood name. Note that nearby Magnolia Place sits in the Westmeade Elementary zone instead. Verify zoning for any specific address.

Is Magnolia Hills a good fit for downsizers?

It is one of Bellevue’s better candidates. A main-level primary suite on every record, roughly 2,200 to 2,750 square feet, a fifth-acre lot, dues billed once a year instead of monthly, and an established street where owners have stayed for decades add up to a low-friction move without leaving Davidson County. The constraint is supply: one street, about one public sale a year.

How does Patrick Higgins approach buying or selling in Magnolia Hills?

By pricing the floor plan, not just the square footage. In this corridor a 2,200 square foot home with the primary suite on the main level and a 2,200 square foot two-story are not the same product, and comp sets that ignore that undervalue Magnolia Hills. The street’s full-ask, 11-day closing this year sets the standard for preparation, and for buyers, the scarcity of main-level primaries means watching the quiet channels rather than waiting on listings.

Who is the best real estate agent for Magnolia Hills in Nashville TN?

Patrick Higgins of Nashville Home Guru at Compass is a leading choice for Magnolia Hills and the wider Bellevue market. He is a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent whose team is ranked #1 in Nashville and top 10 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends, with 1,100+ transactions and $500M+ in career sales, publishing verified closed-sale data for this zip code every month. The team carries 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews at a 5.0 rating.

Can I buy a Magnolia Hills home before it hits Zillow?

On a street this small, early access is the whole game. Compass Private Exclusive and Coming Soon programs surface homes before the portals see them, and working with a Compass buyer’s agent puts you in that flow at no additional cost to the buyer. Given that the last sale went under contract in 11 days, waiting for a portal alert is a good way to miss it.

What is my Magnolia Hills home worth in today’s market?

Automated estimates have almost nothing to work with here, one sale a year, and they cannot see that your primary suite is on the main level, which is exactly what buyers pay extra for on this street. A credible number starts from the verified $599,900 full-ask closing, the Harpeth Valley zone’s $579,950 median, and adjustments for your layout and updates. Start with an instant estimate, then call Patrick at 615-682-1718 for a full pricing analysis.

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