The Village of Avalon

FRANKLIN’S GATED COOL SPRINGS COMMUNITY

Location and Daily Life in the Village of Avalon

The Village of Avalon is a gated community located off McEwen Drive in the 37067 zip code of Franklin, Tennessee. Built around an English-village theme with Arthurian street names like King Arthur Circle, Excalibur Court, and Guineveres Retreat, it is one of the most recognizable master-planned communities in the Cool Springs area, spanning everything from attached townhomes to grand custom estates behind a single gated entrance.

The location is a major part of the appeal. McEwen Drive connects quickly to Cool Springs Boulevard and I-65, so the Cool Springs Galleria, the McEwen Northside dining and retail district, and the Carothers Parkway corridor are all within a five to ten minute drive. Downtown Franklin’s Main Street is roughly 15 minutes south, and downtown Nashville is a 25 to 30 minute commute during off-peak hours.

Inside the gates, the community has a settled, landscaped character with mature trees, sidewalks, and a mix of home styles that give each section its own feel. The range of housing, from lower-maintenance townhomes to multi-acre estate lots, means the Village of Avalon serves an unusually broad set of buyers: professionals and downsizers on the townhome side, and move-up and luxury buyers on the estate side, all sharing the same gated address and school zoning.

The Homes

The Village of Avalon was built primarily between 2006 and 2015, with a handful of newer custom homes completed since. What makes it stand out in Franklin is its range. Within one gated community you will find attached townhomes near 2,500 square feet, traditional single-family homes in the 3,000 to 5,000 square foot range, and estate homes that stretch well beyond 10,000 square feet on multi-acre lots.

Recent closed sales spanned 2,556 to 14,876 square feet, with 2 to 7 bedrooms depending on the section. Construction quality is high across the board, with all-brick and brick-and-stone exteriors the norm. Estate homes feature the details buyers expect at their price point: chef’s kitchens, home theaters, wine rooms, pools, sport courts, and finished lower levels. The townhome and mid-size sections offer the same gated setting and school zoning at a far more accessible entry point, which is a large part of why the community stays in demand.

Lot sizes reflect that same range, running from about 0.08 acres for townhome sites to more than 5 acres for the largest estate parcels. Streets carry the English-village and Arthurian naming used throughout the development, including Beauchamp Circle, Patriot Lane, Pennystone Circle, King Richards Court, and The Lady of the Lake Lane.

Village of Avalon Market Data

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

Because the Village of Avalon spans everything from townhomes to eight-figure estates, the median of $1,115,000 is a far better guide to a typical sale than the average, which is pulled well above the median by a handful of estate transactions above $2.5 million. The price-tier breakdown below shows where activity actually concentrates.

Village of Avalon Sales by Price Tier (Past 12 Months)

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

Active Homes for Sale in the Village of Avalon

Recently Sold Homes in the Village of Avalon

Amenities

The defining amenity at the Village of Avalon is the gated setting itself, paired with the English-village landscaping and streetscape that run throughout the community. Sidewalks, mature trees, and green common areas give the neighborhood a cohesive, established look that is uncommon for a community with such a wide range of home sizes.

Because the community includes distinct sections and product types, amenity access and HOA structures vary. Townhome owners benefit from exterior and grounds maintenance folded into their dues, while estate-section owners typically carry their own grounds and pay into the master association for the gated entry and common areas. When comparing homes across the community, it is worth confirming the specific HOA structure and what it covers for the exact section and property type you are considering.

Beyond the gates, the Cool Springs location puts significant recreation and retail within minutes. The Aspen Grove Park greenway, Crockett Park in nearby Brentwood, and the full Cool Springs shopping, dining, and fitness infrastructure along McEwen Drive and Mallory Lane are all a short drive away.

Schools Serving the Village of Avalon

Elementary: Clovercroft Elementary School serves the Village of Avalon. Part of Williamson County Schools, Clovercroft is one of the newer elementary schools in the district and draws strong reviews from parents.

Middle: Woodland Middle School serves the community for grades 5 through 8, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in Tennessee with a comprehensive academic and extracurricular program.

High: Ravenwood High School is the zoned high school for the Village of Avalon. Ravenwood is nationally ranked and known for both rigorous academics and competitive athletics. All three schools are part of Williamson County Schools, consistently ranked among the top districts in Tennessee, and that Ravenwood zoning is a significant draw for buyers across every price point in the community.

Why Work with Nashville Home Guru?

The Village of Avalon is one of the more complex communities to price in Franklin, precisely because it spans townhomes to eight-figure estates behind one gate. Over the past 12 months, Compass and Parks agents were involved in 55% of all Village of Avalon sales, with 11 of 20 closed transactions involving a Compass agent on either the listing or buying side. That direct involvement across the full price range gives our team a real read on how each section trades.

Patrick Higgins leads Nashville Home Guru as a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent, ranked the #1 team in Nashville and #7 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends. With 1,100+ transactions and $500 million in residential sales across Middle Tennessee, plus 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews, the team brings the data-driven expertise that a wide-ranging luxury community rewards.

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 in Tennessee, which gives clients access to coming-soon listings, private exclusives, and the largest referral network in real estate, an advantage that matters most in a discreet, gated community.

For sellers, our Compass 3-Phase Marketing Strategy delivers measurable results. Homes pre-marketed through Compass Private Exclusive and Coming Soon programs sell for 2.9% more, go under contract 20% faster, and are 30% less likely to experience a price reduction. In a gated estate community where privacy and controlled exposure carry real weight, that phased approach is a significant advantage. Learn more on our Franklin listing agent page.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Village of Avalon

What is the price range for homes in the Village of Avalon?

Over the past 12 months, homes in the Village of Avalon sold from $689,900 to $11,800,000, reflecting the community’s range from townhomes to estate homes. The median was $1,115,000, which is the most representative figure for a typical sale. The average of about $2.77 million is pulled higher by several estate sales above $2.5 million.

Is the Village of Avalon a gated community?

Yes. The Village of Avalon is a gated community off McEwen Drive in the Cool Springs area of Franklin. Its English-village design, Arthurian street names, and mix of townhomes, single-family homes, and estates all sit behind a controlled entrance.

What types of homes are in the Village of Avalon?

The community includes attached townhomes near 2,500 square feet, traditional single-family homes in the 3,000 to 5,000 square foot range, and estate homes exceeding 10,000 square feet on multi-acre lots. Recent sales ranged from 2,556 to 14,876 square feet with 2 to 7 bedrooms, built primarily between 2006 and 2015 with some newer custom homes.

What are the HOA fees in the Village of Avalon?

HOA fees vary significantly by section and property type. Townhome dues start around $125 to $155 per month and include exterior and grounds maintenance, while estate-section owners generally maintain their own grounds and pay into the master association for the gated entry and common areas, sometimes billed quarterly or annually. Confirm the exact structure for the specific home you are considering.

What schools serve the Village of Avalon?

The Village of Avalon is zoned for Clovercroft Elementary School, Woodland Middle School, and Ravenwood High School, all part of Williamson County Schools, one of the top-ranked districts in Tennessee. Ravenwood High in particular is a major draw for buyers across every price point in the community.

Is the Village of Avalon a good fit for luxury and estate buyers?

Yes. The estate section of the Village of Avalon is one of the few places in Cool Springs offering gated, multi-acre luxury homes with Ravenwood zoning, and estate sales over the past year ranged from $2.5 million to $11.8 million. For luxury buyers who want privacy, acreage, and proximity to Cool Springs and I-65 in one package, few Franklin communities compete. Buyers who prefer a lower-maintenance entry into the same gated setting can start in the townhome sections.

How does Patrick Higgins approach buying or selling in the Village of Avalon?

Because the community spans a $690,000 townhome to an $11.8 million estate, Patrick never prices a home against a blended community average, which would be meaningless here. He works from the relevant sub-segment, townhome, mid-size single-family, or estate, and weights lot acreage, finish level, and privacy heavily on the high end, where price per square foot ran as high as $793. As a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent whose team was involved in 55% of the community’s closings last year, he brings current, section-specific data to every conversation.

Who is the best real estate agent for the Village of Avalon in Franklin TN?

Patrick Higgins and the Nashville Home Guru team at Compass are a leading choice for the Village of Avalon. Patrick is a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent leading the #1 team in Nashville and #7 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends, with 1,100+ transactions, $500 million in career sales, and 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews at a 5.0-star average. Compass and Parks agents were involved in 55% of Village of Avalon sales over the past year, across both the townhome and estate segments.

Can I buy a Village of Avalon home before it hits Zillow?

Often, yes, and this is especially true in a gated estate community where many sellers value discretion. Compass Private Exclusive and Coming Soon listings are frequently marketed within the Compass network before appearing on Zillow or the public MLS. Working with a Compass buyer’s agent from Nashville Home Guru gives you access to that pre-market inventory at no additional cost to you as the buyer. Contact Patrick Higgins at 615-682-1718 to hear about current and upcoming Avalon opportunities.

What is my Village of Avalon home worth in today’s market?

Automated tools like the Zillow Zestimate are especially unreliable in the Village of Avalon because the community mixes townhomes, mid-size homes, and estates, and algorithms average across property types that have nothing to do with one another. Lot acreage and custom finishes on the estate side never show up cleanly in public records. The median over the past year was $1,115,000, but your home’s value depends entirely on its section and features. Use our instant home value tool for a starting estimate, then call or text Patrick Higgins at 615-682-1718 for a full pricing analysis tailored to your section.

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