Magnolia Trace

MURFREESBORO’S ESTABLISHED NO-HOA ACREAGE COMMUNITY

Location & Daily Life

Magnolia Trace sits in the 37127 zip code of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, positioned along Manchester Pike in the southeastern part of the city. The location puts residents a short drive from the heart of Murfreesboro while still offering a quieter, more spread-out feel that is harder to find in newer developments. Commuters have easy access to US-41 and can reach Interstate 24 within minutes.

Day-to-day errands are covered by the retail and dining along Medical Center Parkway and South Church Street, both accessible within a 10 to 15 minute drive. Stones River Mall, Walmart, Kroger, and a solid selection of restaurants and coffee shops are all within a reasonable radius. The neighborhood’s position in the 37127 corridor of Murfreesboro also puts it near several parks and recreational trails the city has expanded in recent years.

Streets in Magnolia Trace include Chertsey Court, Fieldstone Drive, Iona Court, Ramsey Road, Surevue Drive, Mabry Drive, and Tenby Drive. The subdivision has a neighborhood feel without a homeowners association, which is increasingly rare in this part of Rutherford County.

The Homes

Magnolia Trace was developed beginning in the mid-to-late 1990s, with homes built between 1996 and 2003. The community consists of single-family detached homes in a mix of ranch, traditional, and contemporary styles. Construction leans toward brick and partial-brick exteriors, with vinyl siding accents on some homes.

Square footage ranges from roughly 1,762 to nearly 3,000 square feet, with most homes offering three to four bedrooms and two to three full bathrooms. Lot sizes are a genuine selling point here: parcels run from approximately 0.57 to 1.90 acres, which gives Magnolia Trace a spacious, uncrowded character that has become increasingly difficult to find in newer Murfreesboro subdivisions. Most homes include attached two-car garages.

There is no HOA in Magnolia Trace, meaning no monthly or annual association dues, no approval requirements for exterior changes, and no restrictions on fencing, outbuildings, or landscaping beyond what Rutherford County zoning requires. For buyers who want privacy and flexibility on a larger lot, this community checks a distinct set of boxes.

Magnolia Trace Market Data

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

Active Homes for Sale in Magnolia Trace

Recently Sold Homes in Magnolia Trace

Amenities

Magnolia Trace does not have a community pool, clubhouse, or on-site amenities, which is consistent with its no-HOA structure. What the neighborhood does offer is space: large lots with room for private outdoor living, gardens, and recreational areas that buyers often have to sacrifice in newer planned communities.

Publicly accessible amenities nearby include Barfield Crescent Park, one of Rutherford County’s most popular parks, with walking trails, athletic fields, and a disc golf course. Cannonsburgh Village, the Murfreesboro Greenway system, and the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring are all within a reasonable drive. Buyers who prefer space at home and shared facilities nearby tend to find the tradeoff works well here.

Schools

Magnolia Trace is located in Rutherford County and is served by Rutherford County Schools. Based on MLS records for this subdivision, the assigned schools are Buchanan Elementary School, Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School, and Riverdale High School. School assignments are always worth verifying directly with Rutherford County Schools before purchase, as boundaries can shift.

Riverdale High School is one of the larger and more established high schools in the Rutherford County system, with a range of academic and extracurricular programs. The Buchanan feeder pattern serves much of the southeastern Murfreesboro corridor.

Why Work with Nashville Home Guru

Magnolia Trace is a small, tightly traded subdivision. Over the rolling 12-month period covered by this data, five homes closed across a wide price band, from $439,900 to $660,000. Working with an agent who tracks this micro-market and understands the specific dynamics of 37127 gives buyers and sellers a meaningful edge when pricing and negotiating.

Patrick Higgins leads the Nashville Home Guru team at Compass. He is a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent and the leader of the number one real estate team in Nashville and number seven in Tennessee according to the Wall Street Journal RealTrends rankings. The team has completed 1,100+ transactions and $500M+ in career residential sales across Middle Tennessee. With 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews from clients across the region, the team’s track record is well documented, and Murfreesboro specialists Ashley Cherry and Larissa Farley round out the local team.

Compass is the number one residential real estate brokerage in the United States by sales volume. Following its merger with Parks Real Estate in 2024, Compass agents are involved in approximately 1 in 4 home sales across Tennessee, providing access to coming-soon inventory, private exclusives, and the largest referral network in the industry.

If you are considering selling in Magnolia Trace, the Compass Three Phase Marketing Strategy is worth understanding. Phase 1, the Compass Private Exclusive, lets you test your price with a select audience and gather feedback before going public. Phase 2, Compass Coming Soon, launches your home on Compass.com where buyers find your property without seeing days on market or price history. Phase 3 is the full public MLS launch with maximum buyer demand already built. Compass data shows pre-marketed homes sell for 2.9% more, go under contract 20% faster, and are 30% less likely to require a price reduction. For a neighborhood like Magnolia Trace, where each sale is a notable data point given the limited inventory, maximizing the sale price on the way out matters. You can also review the team’s full Murfreesboro home-selling strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions About Magnolia Trace

What is the price range for homes in Magnolia Trace?
Over the most recent 12-month rolling period tracked in RealTracs MLS, closed sales in Magnolia Trace ranged from $439,900 to $660,000. The median closed price was $470,100 and the average was $522,200. Price per square foot ranged from $195 to $267, reflecting the variation in home size, lot, and condition across the subdivision.

Does Magnolia Trace have an HOA?
No. Magnolia Trace does not have a homeowners association. There are no HOA fees, no dues, and no association-level restrictions on exterior modifications, fencing, or outbuildings beyond standard Rutherford County zoning rules. This is one of the features that distinguishes Magnolia Trace from many newer subdivisions in the 37127 zip code.

What schools serve Magnolia Trace?
Magnolia Trace is in Rutherford County and is zoned for Buchanan Elementary School, Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School, and Riverdale High School. These assignments are based on current MLS data but should be confirmed with Rutherford County Schools before purchase, as boundaries can change.

When were the homes in Magnolia Trace built?
Homes in Magnolia Trace were built primarily between 1996 and 2003. The neighborhood is an established community, meaning mature trees, larger lots, and settled streetscapes rather than the construction activity associated with newer developments. Many homes have been updated since original construction.

How big are the lots in Magnolia Trace?
Lot sizes in Magnolia Trace range from approximately 0.57 to 1.90 acres based on recent closed sales data. These are notably larger than the typical lots in newer Murfreesboro subdivisions, many of which sit on a quarter acre or less. The extra space translates to more privacy, more outdoor flexibility, and a different character of daily life.

What type of buyer is Magnolia Trace best suited for?
Magnolia Trace tends to attract buyers who want a more spacious, independent feel without the constraints of an HOA. This typically includes families who want room for kids to roam, buyers who want to keep boats or recreational vehicles on their property, and buyers stepping up from smaller suburban homes who want more land in a location that does not require a rural commute. The absence of association dues also appeals to buyers who prefer to control their own maintenance and landscaping decisions. It is a good fit for buyers who have done their research and know what they want in an established Murfreesboro neighborhood.

How does Patrick Higgins approach buying or selling in Magnolia Trace?
With only five closed sales over the past year and a price band that runs from $439,900 to $660,000, individual home characteristics, lot acreage, square footage, and condition, move the needle far more than a neighborhood average. Patrick prices from the closest comparables and factors in the no-HOA acreage premium that sets this community apart. For sellers he pairs that analysis with the Three Phase Marketing Strategy; for buyers he leans on Compass off-market access. As a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent with 1,100+ career transactions, his read on this micro-market is built from the data.

Who is the best realtor for Magnolia Trace in Murfreesboro TN?
Patrick Higgins and the Nashville Home Guru team at Compass are consistently ranked among the top-producing real estate teams in Tennessee. Patrick is a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent and leads the number one real estate team in Nashville and number seven in all of Tennessee according to Wall Street Journal RealTrends rankings. With 1,100+ transactions, $500M+ in career sales, 100+ Google Reviews, and 87 Zillow Reviews, the team brings data depth and local knowledge that generalist agents cannot match in a specialized sub-market like Magnolia Trace. Patrick can be reached directly at 615-682-1718.

Can I buy a Magnolia Trace home before it hits Zillow?
Sometimes, yes. Magnolia Trace is a small subdivision, and off-market or pre-market opportunities surface periodically for buyers who are actively represented. Through Compass Private Exclusives and Coming Soon listings, Nashville Home Guru clients can see homes in Magnolia Trace and the surrounding 37127 neighborhoods before they appear on the public MLS, at no additional cost to the buyer. This matters in a community where only a handful of homes trade hands each year. Contact Patrick at 615-682-1718 to discuss what is currently available.

How do I find out what my Magnolia Trace home is worth?
You can get an instant estimate using the Nashville Home Guru home value tool. For a more detailed analysis based on actual closed comps in Magnolia Trace and the surrounding 37127 neighborhoods, contact Patrick Higgins directly at 615-682-1718. Given that only a few homes sell here each year, accurate pricing requires a nuanced read of the data rather than an automated estimate alone.

What construction styles are found in Magnolia Trace?
Magnolia Trace includes a mix of ranch-style, traditional two-story, and contemporary single-family homes. Exterior construction includes all-brick, partial brick with vinyl siding, and vinyl-primary exteriors. Home sizes range from approximately 1,762 to 2,986 square feet, with most homes featuring two-car garages. The variety in architectural style gives the neighborhood a less uniform look than newer planned subdivisions.

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