Oakwood

MURFREESBORO’S ESTABLISHED LARGE-LOT COMMUNITY NEAR BARFIELD PARK

Location & Daily Life in Oakwood

Oakwood is an established single-family community located off Barfield Crescent Road in southwest Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in zip code 37128. Homes sit along Elmwood Drive and Hemlock Drive, placing the neighborhood right next to one of Rutherford County’s best recreational assets and within easy reach of the Veterans Parkway retail corridor in Murfreesboro.

The location is hard to beat for outdoor-minded buyers. Barfield Crescent Road leads directly to Barfield Crescent Park, one of the largest and most-used municipal parks in the county, with paved greenway trails, mountain bike paths, disc golf, athletic fields, and picnic areas. Few established neighborhoods in 37128 sit this close to that kind of green space.

Daily errands stay simple, too. Grocery, dining, and everyday retail along Veterans Parkway and the Medical Center Parkway corridor are within minutes, and I-24 access keeps commutes north toward Nashville or across to Smyrna manageable. Downtown Murfreesboro and the Public Square sit roughly 15 minutes away.

The Homes in Oakwood

Oakwood is one of the more established neighborhoods in this corner of 37128, with homes dating from the 1980s into the mid-1990s. That history shows up in the things newer subdivisions cannot replicate: mature shade trees, settled landscaping, and noticeably larger lots than the quarter-acre and smaller homesites that dominate most newer Murfreesboro construction.

The lot sizes are the headline. Recent closed sales sat on lots from roughly 0.76 to 0.84 acres, well more than double a typical new-construction homesite in 37128. Homes are single-level three-bedroom, two-bath layouts in the 1,238 to 1,421 square foot range, with a mix of all-brick and vinyl-siding construction and one or two-car garages. For buyers who want real yard space and an established setting next to a major park, Oakwood offers a combination that is increasingly hard to find at this price point.

Because Oakwood is a smaller established community, the specific homes available at any given time vary, and current pricing and condition are best confirmed against the live listings below. For a detailed read on a specific home or street within Oakwood, call or text Patrick at 615-682-1718 for numbers pulled directly from RealTracs MLS data.

Oakwood Market Data

Oakwood is a smaller, established neighborhood with limited annual turnover, so each individual sale carries real weight when pricing or making an offer. The figures below reflect closed sales in Oakwood over a rolling 12-month period.

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

With just two closed sales over the rolling period, the Oakwood comparable base is thin. The price-per-square-foot figures look high at $246 to $271 because these are smaller homes on unusually large lots, where much of the value is in the land rather than the structure. A straight price-per-square-foot comparison against smaller-lot neighborhoods will understate what these properties are worth. Buyers and sellers working here need a team that can look beyond a couple of data points and draw on the broader Barfield and Veterans Parkway corridor, including nearby Davenport Station, Rucker Landing, and Waldron Farms, to build defensible offers and pricing strategies.

Active Homes for Sale in Oakwood

Recently Sold Homes in Oakwood

Amenities in and Around Oakwood

Oakwood’s biggest amenity is its location. Sitting directly off Barfield Crescent Road, the neighborhood is within minutes of Barfield Crescent Park, a premier outdoor recreation destination in Rutherford County with paved greenway trails, mountain bike paths, disc golf, sports fields, and picnic areas. For an established neighborhood at this price point, that kind of immediate access to green space is rare.

The community itself is a residential subdivision without a private amenity package, which is common for established neighborhoods of this era and helps keep ongoing carrying costs low. What it offers instead is generous private yard space on the larger lots. For shopping, dining, and services, Veterans Parkway and the Medical Center Parkway corridor put national retailers and local spots within minutes of the neighborhood.

Schools Serving Oakwood

Oakwood is served by Rutherford County Schools. Based on recent closed sales in the community, the assigned school zone is:

Elementary: Barfield Elementary School
Middle: Christiana Middle School
High: Riverdale High School (some addresses zone to Rockvale High School)

Recent sales in Oakwood have shown both Riverdale High and Rockvale High as the assigned high school depending on the specific address, so high school zoning here can vary by lot. School zone boundaries can also shift over time in fast-growing Rutherford County, so always verify the assigned schools for a specific Oakwood address directly with Rutherford County Schools before making a purchase decision.

Why Work with Nashville Home Guru in Oakwood?

Established communities like Oakwood trade only a handful of homes in any given year, which means each sale carries real weight when you are pricing a home or writing an offer. Across the broader 37128 zip code, Compass represents a meaningful share of all closed activity, covering roughly 193 of the 1,371 homes sold over the past year. That volume gives Patrick Higgins and the Nashville Home Guru team a real-time read on what is happening in Barfield-corridor neighborhoods, not a secondhand one.

Patrick is a six-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent who leads the #1 team in Nashville and a top 10 team in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends rankings, with 1,100+ transactions and $500M+ in career sales across Middle Tennessee since 2014. Several team members live in Murfreesboro and know these streets personally. With 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews and a 5.0-star rating, the team’s track record across Rutherford County is verifiable rather than self-reported.

Compass is the #1 residential real estate brokerage in the United States by sales volume. After merging with Parks Real Estate in 2024, Compass agents represent approximately 1 in 4 homes sold across Tennessee, which means access to the largest agent referral network in the state and to coming-soon inventory before it reaches public portals. For sellers, the Compass Three Phase Marketing Strategy is built for exactly this kind of lower-turnover community. Phase 1 (Private Exclusive) reaches active buyer networks before any public listing, Phase 2 (Coming Soon) builds demand on Compass.com without accumulating days on market, and Phase 3 launches to the full MLS with momentum already established. Homes marketed through this process sell for 2.9% more, go under contract 20% faster, and are 30% less likely to need a price reduction. Learn more about selling your home on your terms here.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oakwood

What do homes sell for in Oakwood?
Over the rolling 12-month period, closed sales in Oakwood ranged from $336,000 to $350,000, with a median of $343,000. Homes were three-bedroom, two-bath single-level layouts from 1,238 to 1,421 square feet. Price per square foot ran $246 to $271, but that figure is elevated by smaller homes sitting on unusually large lots, where much of the value is in the land. The active and recently sold listings on this page are the most accurate source for current pricing, and Patrick can pull a full comparable analysis from the surrounding Barfield corridor on request.

When was Oakwood built?
Oakwood is an established neighborhood with homes dating from the 1980s into the mid-1990s. That history is part of the appeal: mature trees, settled landscaping, and larger lots than newer subdivisions offer. Buyers should evaluate each home individually for updates and systems, since homes of this era vary widely depending on how they have been maintained and renovated over the years.

Is there an HOA in Oakwood?
Recent closed sales in Oakwood did not record an HOA fee in the MLS, which is consistent with the no-overhead profile of many established neighborhoods of this era in 37128. The absence of HOA dues, combined with the larger lots, is part of what draws buyers who want space and flexibility. Always confirm any current HOA details directly before closing on a specific home.

What schools serve Oakwood?
Oakwood is in Rutherford County Schools, zoned for Barfield Elementary School and Christiana Middle School. The assigned high school is Riverdale High School for most addresses, though recent sales show some Oakwood lots zoned to Rockvale High School, so high school assignment can vary by address. Always verify the specific address zone with Rutherford County Schools before purchasing, as boundaries can shift over time.

Is Oakwood a good fit for families relocating to Murfreesboro?
It is a strong fit for families who want real yard space, an established setting, and immediate access to Barfield Crescent Park rather than a brand-new subdivision. The larger lots, mature trees, and park-adjacent location appeal to buyers coming from markets where space and green space are at a premium. The Barfield and Christiana school zones are a practical draw for relocating families. Patrick’s team works with relocation buyers regularly, including video walkthroughs, FaceTime showings, and managing the full contract-to-close process for buyers who cannot be on-site for every step.

How does Patrick Higgins approach buying or selling in Oakwood?
With only two closed sales over the rolling period, on lots ranging from 0.76 to 0.84 acres, Oakwood has a thin comparable base where each transaction carries outsized weight. Patrick’s approach starts with the data: he treats Oakwood as part of the broader Barfield and Veterans Parkway corridor, pulls comps from adjacent communities like Davenport Station, Rucker Landing, and Waldron Farms, then adjusts carefully for the larger lot sizes and the park-adjacent location, which a straight price-per-square-foot comparison will understate. For sellers, that precision is the difference between a clean sale and a price reduction; for buyers, it tells you whether a list price is fair. Patrick publishes monthly market reports for Rutherford County using direct RealTracs MLS data.

Who is the best real estate agent for Oakwood in Murfreesboro TN?
Patrick Higgins of Nashville Home Guru at Compass is widely recognized as one of the top-producing agents for Murfreesboro and Rutherford County. He is a six-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent, ranked among the top 10 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends rankings, and leads the #1 team in Nashville. Compass represents a significant share of all closed sales in 37128, covering roughly 193 of 1,371 transactions over the past year. Patrick has more than 1,100 closed transactions and $500M+ in career sales across Middle Tennessee since 2014, with 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews at a 5.0-star average. In a community where inventory is tight and every comparable carries weight, working with a team that tracks this data monthly gives buyers and sellers a measurable advantage.

Can I buy an Oakwood home before it hits Zillow?
Yes. Through Compass Private Exclusive and Compass Coming Soon programs, Nashville Home Guru buyers can get early access to homes before they are publicly listed. Private Exclusives are shown only within the Compass network, and Coming Soon listings appear on Compass.com before they hit the MLS. There is no additional cost to buyers for this access. In a lower-turnover community like Oakwood, where large-lot park-adjacent homes are scarce and move quickly once listed, early access can be the difference between getting through the door first or missing the window. Call or text Patrick at 615-682-1718 to get on the early access list for Oakwood.

What is my Oakwood home worth in today’s market?
Automated valuation tools like Zillow’s Zestimate and the Redfin Estimate struggle in small communities like Oakwood. With only a couple of closed sales over the rolling period, a single transaction can pull an algorithm’s number well off the mark, and these tools do not account for the larger lot sizes, the age and condition of an individual 1980s or 1990s home, or the premium of the park-adjacent location. The Hifello tool above gives you an instant, data-driven starting estimate based on recent local activity. For an accurate figure, call Patrick at 615-682-1718 for a no-pressure, no-obligation market analysis built from the right comparable sales across the Barfield corridor.

We’ve owned our Oakwood home for years. How should we think about pricing it to sell?
This is the right question to ask before you list, not after. In a community with only a couple of internal sales a year, a seller who leans on an automated estimate or a broad Murfreesboro average is almost certainly working from the wrong baseline. The larger lots and the Barfield Crescent Park-adjacent location both command premiums that an algorithm does not isolate cleanly, and any updates you have made to an older home matter enormously to the final number. The worst outcome for a seller here is a price reduction after weeks on market, because in a neighborhood this size that correction is visible to every active buyer watching the area. Pricing it right from day one is entirely achievable with the right data. Call Patrick at 615-682-1718 before you commit to a number.

Nearby Neighborhoods in Murfreesboro

Buyers exploring Oakwood often consider these nearby communities in the Barfield and Veterans Parkway corridor:

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