The Villas at Cloister

MURFREESBORO’S ESTABLISHED TOWNHOME COMMUNITY

Location & Daily Life

The Villas at Cloister sits off Veterans Parkway in southwest Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in zip code 37128. The community is tucked within the broader Cloister corridor, with townhome streets including Brooklet Court, Dan Post Way, El Dorado Drive, Perlou Lane, and Tony Lama Lane. It sits adjacent to The Cloister single-family neighborhood and shares the same Veterans Parkway access corridor that gives residents quick reach to daily essentials without a long drive.

Veterans Parkway is the commercial spine of southwest Murfreesboro, and The Villas at Cloister is well positioned along it. A new Kroger and Publix shopping center is within walking distance. Restaurants, urgent care, pharmacies, and major retail are within a 3-minute drive. Interstate 24 access is roughly 10 to 12 minutes away, making this a workable option for Murfreesboro residents who commute toward Nashville or Smyrna. Nashville is approximately 35 miles northwest.

For recreation, Barfield Crescent Park is within 15 minutes. The Stones River Greenway system provides paved trail access connecting multiple parts of southwest Murfreesboro. The overall feel of the corridor is established and convenient, with mature retail infrastructure that newer developments on the edges of the city are still building out.

The Homes

The Villas at Cloister is a townhome community built between 2006 and 2018. All 15 closed sales in the past 12 months were two-story homes, and the mix of property types includes both attached townhomes and a small number of detached site-built homes in the community. Floor plans run from approximately 1,305 to 2,590 square feet, giving buyers a range of options depending on how much space they need.

Bedroom counts across closed sales ranged from 2 to 5, and every single closed sale included exactly one half bath in addition to 2 full baths. That means the 2-full-bath, 1-half-bath layout is the defining floor plan configuration in this community. Most homes have two stories, with open-concept main-level living areas and bedrooms upstairs. Exteriors are primarily vinyl siding, with a significant portion featuring partial-brick accents on the front elevation. The HOA covers exterior maintenance on most units, which means owners are largely freed from yard work and exterior upkeep.

Amenities within The Villas at Cloister include sidewalks and underground utilities throughout the community. The HOA structure covers exterior maintenance, grounds maintenance, trash pickup, and in some cases pest control and insurance, depending on which section you are in. That coverage makes this community a strong fit for buyers who want predictable ownership costs and minimal weekend maintenance obligations.

The Villas at Cloister Market Data

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

Active Homes for Sale in The Villas at Cloister

Recently Sold Homes in The Villas at Cloister

Amenities

The HOA at The Villas at Cloister is what makes this community work at its price point. Depending on which section of the development you purchase in, the HOA covers exterior maintenance, grounds maintenance, trash pickup, pest control, and in some cases insurance. That scope of coverage is uncommon at this price range in Murfreesboro and is a key reason buyers looking for low-maintenance ownership consider this community.

Sidewalks and underground utilities run throughout the community. The Veterans Parkway location means residents are walking distance from the new Kroger and Publix anchor shopping center, which is a genuine day-to-day convenience. Barfield Crescent Park, the Stones River Greenway, and the YMCA on Old Fort Parkway are all within reach for recreation beyond the community.

Schools

The Villas at Cloister is served by Rutherford County Schools. Based on MLS records across all 15 closed sales in the past 12 months, the community has a split elementary school assignment. Twelve of 15 closed sales were zoned for Blackman Elementary School, with the remaining 3 zoned for Overall Creek Elementary School. Both elementary schools feed into Blackman Middle School and Blackman High School.

Blackman High School is one of the most sought-after school assignments in Rutherford County, with strong academic performance and competitive extracurricular programs. For buyers relocating from out of state, Rutherford County Schools overall is a well-regarded public district, and the Blackman cluster in particular draws families from across Middle Tennessee. Confirm your specific address’s elementary zone directly with Rutherford County Schools before purchasing, since the split runs through the community and individual units can vary.

Why Work with Nashville Home Guru to Buy or Sell in The Villas at Cloister

Over the past 12 months, Compass agents represented 2 of 15 closed sales in The Villas at Cloister, a 13.3% transaction share in a community that only averages about 15 sales per year. At the zip code level, Compass holds a 14.1% market share across 37128, appearing in 193 of 1,371 closed sales. That volume gives the Nashville Home Guru team an intelligence edge on what buyers are actually paying in the Veterans Parkway corridor and what seller tactics are producing results.

Patrick Higgins leads the Nashville Home Guru team at Compass, a six-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent and the #1 team in Nashville, top 10 in Tennessee by Wall Street Journal RealTrends rankings. With more than 1,100 transactions and $500M+ in career sales across Middle Tennessee, Patrick and his team have closed homes in all four Murfreesboro zip codes and every school zone. Several team members live in Murfreesboro, which means the community knowledge is firsthand, not general. With 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews from clients across Rutherford County, the feedback consistently points to data-driven guidance and straightforward communication.

After merging with Parks Real Estate in 2024, Compass is now the #1 residential brokerage in the United States by sales volume. In Tennessee, Compass agents are involved in approximately 1 in 4 home sales statewide. For buyers, that network means access to Compass Private Exclusive and Coming Soon listings across the southwest Murfreesboro corridor before they appear on Zillow. For sellers, the Compass Three Phase Marketing Strategy consistently produces higher closing prices, faster contracts, and fewer price reductions than a standard MLS-only approach. Learn more at nashvillehome.guru/sell-your-home-on-your-terms.

Frequently Asked Questions About The Villas at Cloister Murfreesboro TN

What are home prices in The Villas at Cloister?
Based on 15 closed MLS sales in the past 12 months, homes in The Villas at Cloister sold between $256,000 and $489,900, with a median of $299,900 and an average of $320,426. Price per square foot ranged from $165 to $231. The wide spread across a relatively small community reflects real differences in unit size, construction quality, year built, and HOA coverage level. Buyers evaluating two units that look similar on paper should compare square footage and HOA fee structure carefully before assuming comparable value.

When was The Villas at Cloister built?
The Villas at Cloister was built between 2006 and 2018, a 12-year build-out that reflects sustained demand for affordable attached housing in the southwest Murfreesboro corridor. Homes built in the earlier phase (2006-2010) tend to have more traditional exterior finishes; later phases added some additional architectural variety. Year built matters here because earlier units may have older mechanical systems, while later builds carry more modern construction standards. Confirm year built for any specific unit before making an offer.

What are the HOA fees in The Villas at Cloister, and what do they cover?
HOA fees in The Villas at Cloister range from approximately $180 to $2,400 per year, with the most common structure running about $1,920 per year ($160 per month). The wide variance reflects different sections of the community with different HOA structures established at different phases of construction. Coverage typically includes exterior maintenance, grounds maintenance, and trash pickup, with some sections adding pest control and insurance. For a community at this price range, the scope of HOA coverage is significant and materially reduces the ongoing cost of ownership compared to a standard single-family home.

What schools serve The Villas at Cloister?
The Villas at Cloister is zoned for Rutherford County Schools. Based on closed sales data, most units feed into Blackman Elementary School, Blackman Middle School, and Blackman High School. A smaller portion of the community is zoned for Overall Creek Elementary, also feeding into Blackman Middle and Blackman High. Confirm your specific unit’s elementary zone with Rutherford County Schools before purchasing.

How large is The Villas at Cloister, and what kind of homes are there?
The community has approximately 22 units across the full dataset, with the active market showing around 15 closed sales per rolling 12-month period. Homes are primarily two-story attached townhomes, with a small number of detached site-built homes in the same community. Floor plans range from 1,305 to 2,590 square feet. Every closed sale in the past year had 2 full baths and 1 half bath. Bedroom counts ranged from 2 to 5, giving buyers meaningful options within a single community.

What do the homes look like in The Villas at Cloister?
Most homes are two-story attached townhomes with vinyl siding or partial-brick-and-vinyl exteriors. Floor plans typically feature open-concept main-level living with kitchen, dining, and living areas flowing together, with bedrooms upstairs. Every unit in the past year’s closed data had exactly 2 full baths and 1 half bath, which is the signature floor plan configuration here. Two-car garages are present in some units, though not universal across the community.

Is The Villas at Cloister a good fit for buyers looking for low-maintenance living near Blackman schools?
It is one of the stronger options in 37128 for this specific buyer profile. At a $299,900 median, the community delivers Blackman school zone access at a price point well below most single-family alternatives in the corridor. The HOA coverage of exterior maintenance and grounds care removes a significant portion of typical homeownership chores. For buyers who want to be in the Blackman cluster without the price tag of surrounding single-family communities like Villages of Berkshire or Puckett Station, The Villas at Cloister offers a workable entry point. The commute window to Nashville via I-24 is also reasonable at 10 to 12 minutes to the interstate.

How does Patrick Higgins approach buying or selling in The Villas at Cloister?
With 15 closed sales over the past 12 months and a $233,900 range from low to high, this is a community where pricing precision matters a great deal. A $165 versus $231 price-per-square-foot difference on a 1,400-square-foot townhome is a $92,400 gap in price. The variables that explain that spread are unit size, year built, HOA coverage level, and condition relative to comparable sales. Patrick’s approach starts with identifying which specific comparables are most relevant to a given unit before setting a list price or writing an offer, rather than anchoring to the community median. That level of analysis is what separates well-priced sales from listings that sit and eventually reduce.

Who is the best realtor for The Villas at Cloister in Murfreesboro TN?
Patrick Higgins of the Nashville Home Guru team at Compass is consistently recognized as one of the top real estate agents for Murfreesboro and Rutherford County. As a six-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent, Patrick leads the #1 ranked team in Nashville and top 10 in Tennessee per Wall Street Journal rankings, with over 1,100 transactions and $500M+ in career sales. Compass holds a 14.1% market share in zip code 37128, covering 193 of 1,371 closed sales in the area. With 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews from clients across Rutherford County, the team’s track record in the southwest Murfreesboro corridor is well documented. Reach Patrick at 615-682-1718.

Can I access a Villas at Cloister home before it hits Zillow?
Yes. Through Compass Private Exclusive and Coming Soon programs, Patrick Higgins connects buyers with Villas at Cloister units before public MLS listing. In a community that averages about 15 sales per year, pre-market access can mean being the only buyer at the table rather than competing against multiple offers. There is no additional cost to buyers for this access.

What is my Villas at Cloister home worth in today’s market?
Automated tools like Zillow’s Zestimate frequently underperform in small, high-HOA communities like The Villas at Cloister. The 15-sale dataset has a $233,900 range from low to high, and the variables that explain that range, including unit size, HOA structure, year built, and condition, are not reliably captured in an algorithm. For a fast starting estimate, visit nashvillehomeguru.hifello.com. For a full pricing analysis that accounts for your specific unit and current buyer demand, call Patrick directly at 615-682-1718.

We have owned our Villas at Cloister townhome for several years. How do we price it right when we’re ready to sell?
This is a community where the pricing conversation has to start with specificity. Two units that sold in the same calendar quarter can differ by $80,000 to $100,000 based on square footage alone, with the 1,305 sq ft end of the range and the 2,590 sq ft end representing entirely different buyer pools. Long-term owners who purchased during the 2006-2010 build phase need to know how newer-construction units in the later sections are competing for the same buyers. The Compass Three Phase Marketing Strategy, which moves through Private Exclusive, Coming Soon, and full MLS launch, is designed for exactly this type of situation, where pre-marketing to the right buyer pool before days-on-market pressure builds can meaningfully improve your outcome. With 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews from clients across Rutherford County, Patrick Higgins has a consistent record of seller results. Call 615-682-1718 to start that conversation.

I’m relocating from out of state with my family. Is The Villas at Cloister worth considering?
For families relocating from Georgia, Michigan, Illinois, Virginia, Florida, Texas, or Wisconsin, The Villas at Cloister offers a compelling combination: Blackman school zone access, HOA-covered exterior maintenance that reduces first-year adjustment stress, and a price point that goes a long way compared to comparable markets in those states. The Veterans Parkway corridor gives immediate access to grocery, dining, and medical services without needing to learn an unfamiliar city first. The Nashville Home Guru team regularly assists out-of-state buyers through remote purchase processes, including virtual tours, video walkthroughs, and representation at closing without the buyer needing to be present. Patrick’s team has handled dozens of relocation transactions across all four Murfreesboro zip codes, and the Blackman school cluster is one of the most consistent decision drivers for families coming in from other states.

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