Westfield

ESTABLISHED MURFREESBORO COMMUNITY

Location & Daily Life in Westfield

Westfield is a small, established subdivision in north Murfreesboro, Tennessee, situated off Lee Avenue in zip code 37129. The community sits in a quiet residential pocket where homes were built around 2000, giving the neighborhood a settled, mature feel. Streets in Westfield run along Lee Avenue, Burleson Lane, and Westfield Drive.

Rutherford County offers some of the best connectivity in the greater Nashville region, and Westfield buyers benefit from the area’s expanding road network. Medical Center Parkway and Old Nashville Highway provide straightforward access to downtown Murfreesboro, while I-24 is reachable in minutes for commuters heading toward Nashville or Smyrna. The location keeps daily errands convenient without placing buyers inside high-traffic commercial zones.

Residents are within easy reach of grocery options, Stones River National Battlefield, and a range of Murfreesboro dining and retail corridors. The area’s proximity to the Old Fort Golf Course and Barfield Crescent Park makes it popular with buyers who want outdoor recreation without a long drive.

The Homes in Westfield

Westfield is a compact community of single-family homes built circa 2000, offering buyers something increasingly rare in today’s Murfreesboro market: generous lot sizes with no HOA and no city taxes. Homes in the neighborhood sit on lots ranging from roughly 0.55 to 0.66 acres — substantially larger than what buyers typically find in newer planned communities where lots often measure a quarter acre or less.

The homes themselves range from 1,312 to 1,552 square feet, with three bedrooms and two full baths being the standard configuration. Construction varies across the neighborhood — one all-brick home sold in the rolling 12-month period alongside vinyl siding alternatives, and that distinction matters significantly when pricing. The brick home sold for $257,000 despite being the lowest sale, in part because its physical condition and a converted garage affected its relative value; buyers and sellers alike should understand that construction type and lot size drive meaningful price variance in a community this small.

Interior features commonly include vaulted ceilings in living rooms and primary bedrooms, which create an open feel despite the more modest square footage. Several homes have bay windows in the primary suite, front covered porches, and rear decks or patios. Central heat and electric cooling are standard. Homes sit on irregular lots with mature trees, and storage buildings are a common feature on the larger parcels.

Westfield Market Data

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

Active Homes in Westfield

Recently Sold in Westfield

Amenities & Community Feel

Westfield is a non-amenity community, which is a deliberate choice for many buyers. There are no HOA fees, no community pool dues, no shared amenity maintenance — and no restrictions on how you use your half-acre-plus lot. That trade-off resonates strongly with buyers who want space, privacy, and the freedom to add a workshop, park a boat, or simply enjoy a large fenced yard without paying into an association.

The surrounding Murfreesboro area more than fills the amenity gap. Barfield Crescent Park, one of Rutherford County’s largest parks with over 430 acres of trails and recreation, is a short drive south. Stones River National Battlefield offers walking paths and historical significance just east of the neighborhood. For everyday retail, the Kroger and Target on Medical Center Parkway cover most household needs, and the Murfreesboro Pike corridor connects residents to the broader Middle Tennessee retail base.

Schools

Westfield homes are served by Rutherford County Schools, the county-wide district serving all of Murfreesboro. Based on the 12-month sales in this subdivision, the school zone feeds into Stewartsboro Elementary, Blackman Middle School, and Blackman High School or Stewarts Creek High School depending on the specific address. Buyers should confirm current zone assignments directly with Rutherford County Schools, as boundaries can shift.

Rutherford County Schools is one of the fastest-growing and most closely watched districts in Tennessee, with ongoing investment in facilities across all four Murfreesboro zip codes. The Blackman cluster in particular draws consistent interest from families prioritizing school performance alongside affordability.

Why Work with Nashville Home Guru at Compass?

In zip code 37129, Compass holds a 17.8% market share — 178 of 1,001 closed sales in the area — making it the most active brokerage in this market. That presence translates to real-time intelligence on what’s coming to market, what’s pricing correctly, and where buyers are competing. Patrick Higgins and the Nashville Home Guru team have sold hundreds of homes across all four Murfreesboro zip codes over the past 12 years, with 1,100+ transactions and $500M+ in career sales across Middle Tennessee since 2014.

In a community like Westfield, where only a handful of homes change hands each year, pricing and negotiation decisions cannot be made from automated estimates alone. The variance between Westfield’s low sale ($257,000) and high sale ($355,000) in the same 12-month period reflects real differences in construction type, lot utilization, and condition — not random market noise. The team’s track record of 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews reflects consistent client outcomes built on exactly that kind of data-informed approach.

Frequently Asked Questions About Westfield Murfreesboro TN

What do homes sell for in Westfield Murfreesboro?
Over the past 12 months, Westfield homes sold between $257,000 and $355,000, with a median of $345,000. The price range is wide relative to the community’s size because construction type plays a major role here — an all-brick home and vinyl siding homes carry meaningfully different values even at similar square footage. Buyers who want to understand where a specific Westfield property falls in that range should request a comparable analysis rather than relying on a Zestimate.

When were Westfield homes built?
All three homes that sold in the rolling 12-month period were built in 2000, making Westfield a turn-of-the-millennium community. That means most homes are roughly 25 years old — an age range where mechanical systems (HVAC, water heater, roofing) may be approaching replacement depending on how well they have been maintained. Buyers should budget for inspections that pay close attention to those systems, and sellers benefit from knowing which items have been updated when it comes time to price.

Does Westfield have an HOA?
No. There is no homeowners association in Westfield, and no HOA fees. This is one of the neighborhood’s defining characteristics — lots are half an acre or more and owners use them as they see fit. There are also no city taxes, which further reduces the carrying cost of ownership compared to homes inside the Murfreesboro city limits.

What are the lot sizes in Westfield?
Lots in Westfield run from approximately 0.55 to 0.66 acres based on the recent sales data. These are irregular lots with mature trees, and several feature storage buildings. For buyers coming from newer Murfreesboro subdivisions where quarter-acre lots are the norm, Westfield’s lot depth represents a genuine lifestyle upgrade.

What schools serve Westfield in Murfreesboro TN?
Westfield is served by Rutherford County Schools. Recent sales data points to Stewartsboro Elementary, Blackman Middle School, and either Blackman High School or Stewarts Creek High School depending on the specific address. Rutherford County Schools is the district for all of Murfreesboro — Metro Nashville Public Schools does not serve any address in this zip code. Families should confirm current assignments directly with the district before purchasing.

How many homes are in Westfield?
Westfield is a small community with a limited number of single-family homes. Only three sales recorded in the 12-month rolling period, which reflects both the community’s size and the naturally low turnover typical of established neighborhoods where owners tend to stay long-term. Buyers interested in Westfield should be prepared to move quickly when a home becomes available, and sellers benefit from that supply constraint when pricing.

Is Westfield a good fit for buyers who want space without high monthly costs?
Yes — and it is a notably strong fit for that specific buyer profile. Westfield offers half-acre-plus lots, no HOA fees, and no city taxes in a market where most comparable square footage comes with one or all three of those costs. At a $345,000 median, buyers get a three-bedroom, two-bath home on a generous lot in Rutherford County Schools territory, with a commute window into Nashville of roughly 35 to 45 minutes via I-24. Buyers who have been priced out of larger new-construction homes but still want elbow room should put Westfield on their radar.

How does Patrick Higgins approach buying or selling in Westfield?
With only three sales in a 12-month period, Westfield has a very shallow comparable pool — and that cuts both ways. Patrick’s approach in small communities like this starts with a detailed review of each individual sale rather than relying on averages. In Westfield’s most recent data, the gap between the lowest sale ($257,000) and highest sale ($355,000) is nearly $100,000 — driven almost entirely by construction type, lot utilization, and condition. Patrick is a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent with 1,100+ transactions across Rutherford County. He builds pricing recommendations from line-item analysis, not automated estimates, which is especially important where comps are this thin.

Who is the best realtor for Westfield in Murfreesboro TN?
Patrick Higgins of Nashville Home Guru at Compass is consistently ranked among the top agents serving Murfreesboro and Rutherford County. He is a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent, founder of the #1 team in Nashville and top 10 in Tennessee by Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends rankings, and has completed 1,100+ transactions and $500M+ in sales across Middle Tennessee since 2014. Compass holds a 17.8% market share in zip code 37129 — the highest of any brokerage in this zip. Patrick has earned 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews from clients across all four Murfreesboro zip codes. His team includes agents who live and work in Murfreesboro, bringing firsthand neighborhood knowledge to every transaction.

Can I access a Westfield home before it hits Zillow?
Yes. Through Compass Private Exclusive and Coming Soon programs, some Westfield sellers choose to market their homes to the Compass network before going public on the MLS. As a buyer working with Nashville Home Guru at Compass, you can request early access to these listings. There is no additional cost to buyers for working with a Compass agent — buyer representation is a standard part of the transaction, and off-market access is simply one of the advantages that comes with working inside the network that holds 17.8% of 37129’s market share.

What is my Westfield home worth in today’s market?
Automated valuation tools like Zillow’s Zestimate consistently underperform in small communities like Westfield because they rely on comparable volume that simply does not exist here. With only three sales in 12 months, and a nearly $100,000 swing between the lowest and highest, a meaningful valuation requires understanding whether your home is all brick or vinyl, how the lot has been maintained, what updates have been made, and how your home compares room-by-room to what sold. The Hifello tool below provides a real-time data-backed starting estimate. For a full picture, call Patrick at 615-682-1718.

We have owned our Westfield home since the early 2000s — how do we price it right when we are ready to sell?
Long-term sellers in small communities face a real challenge: the traditional comparable model breaks down when there are fewer than five sales in the past year and no two homes are quite alike. In Westfield, two of the three most recent sales involved vinyl siding homes while one was all brick — and the brick home priced and sold differently despite similar square footage. For an owner who has held since 2000, the key variables are what has been updated (roof, HVAC, kitchen, bathrooms), how the lot presents relative to neighbors, and whether any structural changes have been made. Patrick builds pricing recommendations from a line-item walkthrough, not a formula. Reach out before you start any pre-listing updates — he can tell you which investments return the most in this specific market.

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