Northmark

ESTABLISHED BRICK COMMUNITY IN MURFREESBORO TN 37130

Location and Daily Life in Northmark

Northmark sits in the heart of Murfreesboro’s 37130 zip code, one of the city’s most established and well-connected corridors. Residents are minutes from Medical Center Parkway, the VA Medical Center, and the main commercial strip along Old Fort Parkway, which puts groceries, restaurants, and everyday retail within a short drive. Middle Tennessee State University is close enough that the area draws families who value both academic proximity and community stability.

The neighborhood itself is quiet and mature, with tree-lined streets and cul-de-sacs that keep cut-through traffic minimal. Homes here sit on lots ranging from roughly 0.28 to 0.31 acres, giving families genuine yard space without the maintenance burden of acreage. The subdivision was built in the mid-1990s and has the character that newer construction communities in Murfreesboro simply cannot replicate: established trees, known neighbors, and a settled pace that newer developments are still working toward.

For commuters, Northmark’s position in 37130 provides solid access to both downtown Murfreesboro and the I-24 interchange, making it a practical choice for households with Nashville-area employment. The drive to downtown Nashville runs roughly 35 to 40 minutes under normal traffic conditions.

The Homes in Northmark

Northmark homes were built primarily between 1995 and 1996, and the construction quality from that era holds up well. The community includes all-brick and partial-brick builds, with vinyl siding as an exterior complement on some homes. The brick exterior is one of Northmark’s strongest selling points: it dramatically reduces exterior maintenance costs compared to fully vinyl homes and adds lasting curb appeal that buyers notice immediately.

Floor plans run predominantly four bedrooms and 2.5 baths, with finished square footage typically in the 2,100 to 2,300 range. Two-car attached garages are standard. Interior layouts follow the traditional two-story format common to this build period: formal dining, kitchen with an eat-in area, living room with fireplace, and a primary suite upstairs with ensuite bath. Several homes have been updated with fresh paint, new hardware, and modernized kitchens, while others offer buyers the opportunity to renovate to their own taste.

There is no HOA in Northmark. That distinction matters more than it might appear. With no association fees and no deed restrictions governing exterior modifications, owners have real freedom to add a fence, expand a driveway, or park a boat trailer without seeking approval. For the buyer who wants a well-located brick home without the overhead of an association, Northmark is a consistently competitive option in this price range.

Northmark Market Data

Northmark is a small, stable community with limited turnover. The following data reflects the most recent 12-month rolling period from RealTracs MLS. Because the community is small, a single sale represents the full closed data set for this period. Current active and under-contract listings provide additional pricing context.

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

Active Homes for Sale in Northmark

Recently Sold Homes in Northmark

Amenities and Community Feel

Northmark does not have private community amenities such as a pool or clubhouse, and without an HOA, there are no dues funding shared facilities. What the neighborhood offers instead is access. Barfield Crescent Park, one of Rutherford County’s most popular green spaces, is a short drive away and provides walking trails, soccer fields, disc golf, and open lawn areas. The park’s size and variety make it a frequent destination for families in this part of 37130.

Shopping and dining along Medical Center Parkway and Old Fort Parkway cover most household needs without requiring a longer drive. Publix, Kroger, Target, and a full range of national and local restaurant options are all within a few minutes. The overall lifestyle here leans toward low-maintenance suburban living: a quality brick home, a real yard, good schools, and convenience to everyday errands.

Schools Serving Northmark

Northmark is zoned for Rutherford County Schools, the county-level district serving all of Murfreesboro’s four zip codes. Students attend Erma Siegel Elementary, Oakland Middle School, and Oakland High School. All three are part of Rutherford County Schools. Oakland High in particular draws families specifically for its academic programs and extracurricular depth, and the Oakland zone is a meaningful factor for buyers comparing neighborhoods in the 37130 zip code.

School zoning should always be verified directly with Rutherford County Schools before purchase, as zone boundaries can change. Patrick’s team routinely confirms current zoning for buyers during the home search process.

Why Work with Nashville Home Guru at Compass?

Nashville Home Guru at Compass is the #1 team in Nashville and top 10 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends rankings. Patrick Higgins has been selling homes across Murfreesboro’s four zip codes for over 12 years, with 1,100+ transactions and more than $500M in career sales across Middle Tennessee since 2014. Several team members, including Ashley Cherry, live in Murfreesboro and bring day-to-day community knowledge that no out-of-area agent can replicate.

In the 37130 zip code specifically, Compass holds a 17.7% market share, representing 127 of 717 closed sales. That level of activity means the team sees pricing movement, condition considerations, and buyer demand patterns in real time, not weeks after the fact. When Northmark is a small-sample market, that broader zip-code presence matters: it allows Patrick to price and position homes relative to the full 37130 competitive set, not just the handful of Northmark comps available in any given quarter.

Buyers who work with the team also gain access to Compass Private Exclusives and Coming Soon listings before they appear on Zillow or Realtor.com. With 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews at 5.0 stars, the team’s track record across Rutherford County speaks for itself.

Frequently Asked Questions About Northmark in Murfreesboro TN

What do homes in Northmark sell for?
Based on the most recent 12-month period from RealTracs MLS, the one confirmed closed sale in Northmark came in at $439,900, or approximately $210 per square foot. Current listings are priced between $415,000 and $430,000. These prices reflect four-bedroom, 2.5-bath brick homes on lots between 0.28 and 0.31 acres. Condition, updates, and specific lot position within the community are the primary variables that move pricing up or down from that range. Because turnover here is limited, even one motivated seller or one well-prepared listing can shift the perceived range for the entire neighborhood.

When was Northmark built?
Northmark was developed in the mid-1990s, with the majority of homes built between 1995 and 1996. That makes this an established community with roughly 30 years of history. Buyers should expect homes that have aged mechanicals in some cases, including HVAC systems, water heaters, and roofs that may have been replaced once or twice already depending on maintenance history. Requesting a full inspection and reviewing any available permit history is always advisable in a community of this age.

Does Northmark have an HOA?
No. Northmark has no homeowners association and no HOA fees. There are no monthly, quarterly, or annual dues, and no association-level deed restrictions governing what homeowners can do with their properties. For buyers who want freedom to modify their home, add a structure, or avoid the overhead of association governance, this is a meaningful advantage over many competing communities in 37130.

What schools serve Northmark?
Northmark is zoned for Rutherford County Schools. The current school assignments are Erma Siegel Elementary, Oakland Middle School, and Oakland High School. Rutherford County Schools serves all of Murfreesboro, including all four zip codes. Zoning should be confirmed directly with Rutherford County Schools, as boundaries are subject to change.

How large is Northmark and what types of homes does it have?
Northmark is a smaller established subdivision, which means limited inventory and infrequent turnover. Homes are predominantly four-bedroom, 2.5-bath two-story traditional-style builds with attached two-car garages. Construction includes all-brick and partial-brick exteriors with vinyl siding accents. Square footage typically falls between 2,099 and 2,281, and lots average around 0.29 acres. The community has a cul-de-sac layout on several streets, reducing traffic and contributing to the quiet, residential character of the neighborhood.

What lot sizes are available in Northmark?
Lots in Northmark run from approximately 0.28 to 0.31 acres. That is a meaningful size in this part of 37130, where newer construction communities often feature much smaller lots. The extra yard space gives families room for outdoor living, gardens, or play areas without backing up directly to neighbors. No HOA means fencing and yard modifications do not require association approval.

Is Northmark a good fit for families relocating to Murfreesboro?
It is, particularly for families coming from markets where brick construction and lot size matter. The Oakland school zone is one of the more sought-after assignments in the 37130 corridor, and the price point in the $415,000 to $440,000 range is competitive for the combination of construction quality, square footage, and lot size being offered. Families relocating from Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Virginia, or Florida often find that Northmark compares favorably to what they left behind at a similar price, without the new-construction premium or the uncertainty of a development-phase community. Patrick’s team has a consistent track record helping out-of-state buyers purchase in Murfreesboro, including remote walkthroughs, video tours, and coordinated closings for buyers who cannot be present in person.

How does Patrick Higgins approach buying or selling in Northmark?
The primary challenge in Northmark is the thin comparable set. With only one closed sale in the most recent 12-month period, automated valuation tools have almost no data to work with and routinely produce estimates that are hundreds of thousands of dollars off in either direction. Patrick approaches pricing in small communities like Northmark by expanding the analysis to the full 37130 competitive set, where Compass holds 17.7% market share, then adjusting for Northmark-specific factors: brick exterior premium, lot size relative to competing listings, interior condition, and the no-HOA advantage. For sellers, that approach produces a defensible list price rather than a number pulled from an algorithm that does not understand this community. For buyers, it identifies where a home is priced fairly versus where there is room to negotiate.

Who is the best realtor for Northmark in Murfreesboro TN?
Patrick Higgins of Nashville Home Guru at Compass is consistently ranked among the top producing agents in Murfreesboro and Rutherford County. His team holds a 17.7% Compass market share in the 37130 zip code, representing 127 of 717 closed sales in the most recent tracking period. Patrick is a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent and has been named to the Wall Street Journal’s top 10 in Tennessee list as part of the Nashville Home Guru team. With 1,100+ career transactions, 100+ Google Reviews, and 87 Zillow Reviews at 5.0 stars, his team has the volume and the local depth to represent buyers and sellers in a small, low-turnover community like Northmark with precision that generalist agents cannot match.

Can I access a Northmark home before it hits Zillow?
Yes. Through Compass Private Exclusive and Coming Soon programs, Patrick’s team can provide access to Northmark listings before they appear on public search portals. Compass Private Exclusive listings are shared within the Compass network only, giving represented buyers a window of exclusivity before a home goes live on Zillow, Realtor.com, or the MLS. The Coming Soon designation allows a home to be marketed publicly before active-status showings begin. There is no additional cost to buyers for this access. In a small community where homes rarely come available, getting advance notice on a Northmark listing can be the difference between making an offer and missing the opportunity entirely.

What is my Northmark home worth in today’s market?
Automated tools like Zillow’s Zestimate struggle in communities with limited transaction history. With one closed sale in the trailing 12 months, most algorithms will either produce a wide confidence interval or anchor to stale data from previous years. The actual market value of a specific Northmark home depends on its construction type (all-brick versus partial-brick), interior updates, roof and mechanical age, lot position, and how it compares to the active listings currently on the market. The Hifello tool linked below provides an instant estimate as a starting point, but a conversation with Patrick will give you a number you can actually act on. Call or text 615-682-1718.

We have owned our Northmark home since the late 1990s. How do we price it right in today’s market?
Long-term Northmark sellers face a specific challenge: there are almost no recent sales to anchor pricing, and the homes in this community vary meaningfully in condition and update level after 30 years of individual ownership. A seller whose home has an updated kitchen, newer roof, and fresh HVAC should not be priced the same as a neighbor whose home is original throughout. The comparable analysis for a long-term seller here needs to pull from the broader 37130 market, weight the brick exterior premium appropriately, and account for the no-HOA advantage that commands a real premium from buyers who have ruled out association-governed communities. Patrick can walk through exactly how that analysis applies to your specific home. The process starts with a conversation, not an algorithm.

How does the no-HOA status affect the value of Northmark homes?
The absence of an HOA in Northmark is a genuine value driver for a specific segment of the buyer pool. Buyers who have been burned by restrictive covenants, surprise special assessments, or difficult association boards actively filter for no-HOA communities when searching in 37130. In a market where many competing subdivisions carry annual HOA fees ranging from a few hundred to over a thousand dollars per year, Northmark’s no-fee status represents a real cost savings over time. That advantage shows up in buyer interest when homes are properly marketed to the audience most likely to value it. Patrick’s team identifies and targets that buyer profile specifically when representing Northmark sellers.

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