Magnolia Place

A SMALL BELLEVUE POCKET IN NASHVILLE 37221

A Two-Street Pocket Off Old Harding Pike

Magnolia Place is a small single-family neighborhood in the Bellevue area of Nashville, TN 37221, tucked off Old Harding Pike near Bellevue Park. Its homes sit on just two quiet streets, Magnolia Court West and Magnolia Trail, both ending in cul-de-sacs under mature trees. One Bellevue Place shopping, the Loveless Cafe, and quick I-40 access are all minutes away, with downtown Nashville roughly 20 minutes east.

A name note worth having up front: Magnolia Place is one of several magnolia-named communities in Middle Tennessee, and it is a different neighborhood from Magnolia Hills a short drive away in the same zip code. The difference is not cosmetic. Magnolia Place records are zoned to Westmeade Elementary, while Magnolia Hills records are zoned to Harpeth Valley Elementary. If you are comparing the two, start there.

The Homes

These are mid-1990s traditional homes, built 1995 and 1996, running roughly 2,000 to 3,100 square feet with 3 to 4 bedrooms on compact lots of about an eighth of an acre. The layouts favor the era’s better ideas: two-story plans with spacious primary suites, tray ceilings, oversized walk-in closets, and decks off the back for the wooded lots. Compact lots mean less weekend yard work, which is part of the trade for the location.

Two details set Magnolia Place apart from most of the zip code. The HOA is recorded at $250 per year on every record, among the lowest dues in Bellevue and a fraction of what newer communities charge. And the MLS records list long-term rentals as allowed on most homes here, which makes this pocket unusually workable for owners who may want to hold rather than sell. Confirm current rules with the association before counting on either.

What Sold in Magnolia Place This Year

One home closed over the rolling 12 months: a 1995 three-bedroom of 2,026 square feet on a cul-de-sac lot, closing at $490,000, about 98% of its $500,000 asking price, after 85 days to contract. A Compass agent represented the buyer. The record also contains a second entry at a higher number that was filed for comparable purposes only rather than as a market sale, so it is excluded from the figures here, though automated valuation tools will not make that distinction.

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

For context around this pocket: the Westmeade Elementary zone recorded 80 single-family closings at a $665,000 median, nearby Valley West closed 15 sales at $651,700, Harpeth Valley Park closed 9 at $535,000, and Bellevue single-family overall closed 462 sales at a $610,000 median. Magnolia Place’s compact lots and 1990s square footage put it toward the accessible end of that school zone.

Homes for Sale in Magnolia Place

Recently Sold in Magnolia Place

The Off-Market Layer

Two streets and roughly one public sale a year means a saved portal search can stay quiet for a 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. The corridor has already produced fully off-market transfers this year on nearby streets.

For owners, the useful benchmark from this year’s sale is time, not just price: 85 days to contract in a market where correctly priced Bellevue homes have gone under contract in a week or two. 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 Place

Every Magnolia Place record carries Westmeade 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 detail that separates Magnolia Place from Magnolia Hills nearby, which sits in the Harpeth Valley Elementary zone. Verify zoning for any specific address before writing an offer.

Why Work with Nashville Home Guru in Magnolia Place?

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. On this neighborhood’s only closing of the past year, a Compass agent represented the buyer. With 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews, the client feedback matches what the record shows.

In a two-street neighborhood, the details decide the price: school zone, lot size, rental rules, and a comp set thin enough that one mislabeled record can distort it. 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 Place

What is Magnolia Place in Nashville?

Magnolia Place is a small single-family neighborhood in the Bellevue area of Nashville, TN 37221, in Davidson County, located off Old Harding Pike near Bellevue Park. Its homes sit on two cul-de-sac streets, Magnolia Court West and Magnolia Trail, and were built in 1995 and 1996. One Bellevue Place shopping and I-40 access are minutes away, with downtown Nashville roughly 20 minutes east.

Is Magnolia Place the same as Magnolia Hills?

No. They are separate neighborhoods in the same zip code, and the practical difference is the school zone: Magnolia Place records are zoned to Westmeade Elementary, while Magnolia Hills records are zoned to Harpeth Valley Elementary. Both feed Bellevue Middle and James Lawson High School. There are also Magnolia Place communities in Franklin and in other states, so confirm you are looking at the Bellevue neighborhood in 37221.

What sold in Magnolia Place this year?

One home closed in the rolling 12 months: a 1995 three-bedroom of 2,026 square feet on a cul-de-sac lot, at $490,000, about 98% of its $500,000 asking price, after 85 days to contract. A second MLS entry at a higher price was filed for comparable purposes only and is not a market sale, so it is excluded here.

What is the HOA fee in Magnolia Place?

Every record shows $250 per year, one of the lowest recorded HOA figures in the Bellevue market and a fraction of what newer Nashville communities charge. In a small two-street neighborhood, dues cover modest common elements. Confirm the current amount and what it includes with the association on any specific home.

Can you rent out a home in Magnolia Place?

The MLS records list long-term rentals as allowed on most homes here, which is not universal in Bellevue and makes this pocket workable for owners who may want to hold a property rather than sell it. Rules can change, so verify current rental policy with the association before buying with that plan in mind.

What schools serve Magnolia Place?

Westmeade Elementary, Bellevue Middle, and James Lawson High School, all Metro Nashville Public Schools, on every recorded transaction. James Lawson is the school formerly known by the Hillwood name. Note that nearby Magnolia Hills sits in a different elementary zone. Verify zoning for any specific address.

What does a Magnolia Place home cost?

The neighborhood’s one closing this period came in at $490,000, or $242 per square foot, for roughly 2,000 square feet. Larger plans in the neighborhood reach about 3,150 square feet. For context, the Westmeade Elementary zone closed 80 single-family sales at a $665,000 median and Bellevue overall at $610,000, so Magnolia Place sits at the accessible end of its school zone.

Is Magnolia Place a good fit for first-time or move-up buyers?

The combination is unusual: entry pricing well below the Westmeade zone median, a $250 annual HOA instead of a monthly one, compact lots that keep maintenance light, and rental flexibility if plans change. For a buyer stretching into a Bellevue school zone, that mix does a lot of work. The limit is supply, since roughly one home a year trades publicly on these two streets.

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

By building the price from a clean comp set. With one market sale on record and a second entry filed only for comparable purposes, the raw data misleads anyone who reads it quickly, including automated tools. Patrick prices from the verified sale, the Westmeade zone record, and adjacent neighborhoods, then uses the quiet first phase of marketing, which matters in a neighborhood where this year’s sale took 85 days to contract.

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

Patrick Higgins of Nashville Home Guru at Compass is a leading choice for Magnolia Place 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. A Compass agent represented the buyer on this neighborhood’s only closing of the past year. The team carries 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews at a 5.0 rating.

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

On two streets with about one public sale a year, early access is the difference between buying here and waiting years. 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.

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

Automated estimates struggle here for two reasons: one market sale a year gives them almost nothing to work with, and the public record contains a comparable-purposes filing that algorithms treat as a real sale. A credible number starts from the verified $490,000 closing, the Westmeade zone’s $665,000 median, and adjustments for your square footage and condition. Start with an instant estimate, then call Patrick at 615-682-1718 for a full pricing analysis.

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