Westlawn

ESTABLISHED SINGLE-FAMILY COMMUNITY IN MURFREESBORO 37128

Location and Daily Life in Westlawn

Westlawn is an established single-family subdivision in west Murfreesboro, Tennessee, sitting in the 37128 zip code just off Veterans Parkway. The community spans Birchtree Drive, Hickory Bell Drive, Paper Bark Court, Tulip Tree Drive, Westlawn Boulevard, and Black Oak Drive, giving it a genuine neighborhood feel with connected streets rather than a single-entry cul-de-sac layout.

Veterans Parkway puts daily errands within a few minutes. Kroger, Publix, Target, and the cluster of shops and restaurants along that corridor are all close. The Gateway Island shopping center and surrounding retail at the Veterans/Medical Center Parkway intersection give residents easy access to dining, services, and entertainment without commuting downtown. Murfreesboro’s Stones River Greenway is accessible to the north for outdoor recreation.

For commuters, Nashville is roughly 35 miles via I-24 — manageable for professionals working in the urban core, and a short drive for those at the Medical Center or MTSU campus. Westlawn’s position near the Veterans/I-840 interchange also gives easy access to Smyrna, LaVergne, and the Boeing corridor in the 37128 employment cluster.

The Homes in Westlawn

Westlawn homes were built primarily between 2016 and 2020, putting them squarely in a generation of construction that benefits from modern energy codes, open-plan layouts, and upgraded finishes that resale buyers expect. The community is not new construction — it’s an established neighborhood where landscaping has matured and prices have settled into a clear range.

Floor plans run from 2,150 to 2,779 square feet across 3 to 5 bedrooms. The community includes both single-story ranch plans and two-story homes, with garage configurations ranging from 2 to 3 cars — a meaningful differentiator at the pricing tier Westlawn occupies. Exterior construction includes a mix of partial brick, hardboard, fiber cement, and stone, so street presence varies from home to home. Lots average about 0.24 acres, with the larger lots reaching 0.42 acres — substantial for a community within city limits.

The Blackman school zone, one of the most sought-after in Rutherford County, is a primary draw for buyers with school-age children. Homes here regularly attract attention from move-up buyers relocating from other parts of Murfreesboro who want the combination of modern construction, the Blackman zone, and a Veterans Parkway location without the new construction premium.

Westlawn Market Data

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

Active Homes For Sale in Westlawn

Recently Sold Homes in Westlawn

Amenities and Community Life

Westlawn is a residential community without dedicated on-site amenity infrastructure such as a pool or clubhouse, which is reflected in the relatively modest HOA structure ($47 to $60 per month). The HOA covers common area maintenance and community upkeep rather than amenity operations — a practical arrangement that keeps ongoing costs predictable for owners.

The tradeoff is access to Murfreesboro’s broader park system. Barfield Crescent Park, one of the city’s largest greenspaces, is a short drive south on Veterans Parkway. Cannonsburgh Village and the Murfreesboro Greenway system provide additional outdoor options within a few miles. The proximity to Veterans Parkway also puts residents close to the entertainment and dining options at the Stones River Town Center and surrounding commercial corridors, functioning as the practical amenity layer for daily life.

Schools

Westlawn is served by Rutherford County Schools. The primary school zone assignment for most homes in the community is Blackman Elementary School, Blackman Middle School, and Blackman High School. A portion of homes — including some on Overall Creek Elementary’s boundary — may be zoned to Overall Creek Elementary before feeding into Blackman Middle and Blackman High. Always confirm school zone assignment directly with Rutherford County Schools for any specific address.

Blackman High School consistently ranks among the top public high schools in Tennessee, and the Blackman feeder zone is one of the most in-demand school assignments in the Murfreesboro market. For buyers with school-age children, the zone alone accounts for meaningful pricing support across all three Westlawn price points.

Why Work with Nashville Home Guru in Westlawn?

Compass closed 14.1% of all residential transactions in the 37128 zip code over the past 12 months — 193 of 1,371 closed sales — making Nashville Home Guru at Compass the most active brokerage in the zip code. That transaction volume translates directly into real-time data on what is moving, what is sitting, and where the pricing pressure points are within communities like Westlawn.

Patrick Higgins is a six-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent with 1,100+ career transactions and $500M+ in career sales across Middle Tennessee since 2014. Several members of his team live in Murfreesboro, including in the 37128 zip code. That community knowledge extends beyond data to firsthand understanding of which streets in a given subdivision have the premium lots, which floor plans appraise at the top of the range, and how to frame a listing or offer to perform in a low-inventory environment. With 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews at a 5.0 rating, the team’s reputation reflects a track record that buyers and sellers can verify independently before picking up the phone.

Frequently Asked Questions About Westlawn

What is the price range for homes in Westlawn Murfreesboro?
Over the past 12 months, closed sales in Westlawn ranged from $505,000 to $600,000, with a median of $549,500. The spread reflects differences in square footage, garage configuration, lot size, and interior updates. The largest lots and three-car garages tend to occupy the upper end of that range, while smaller ranch-plan homes on standard lots come in at the lower end. Price per square foot ranged from $216 to $254, giving buyers a data-based frame for evaluating any specific listing.

When were Westlawn homes built?
Homes in Westlawn were built between 2016 and 2020. This construction window puts the community in a sweet spot for buyers who want the energy efficiency and open floor plans of modern builds without paying a new construction premium. Mechanicals, roofing, and major systems are young relative to older Murfreesboro neighborhoods, which matters for long-term maintenance planning.

Does Westlawn have an HOA, and what does it cover?
Yes. Westlawn has an active homeowners association. HOA fees observed in recent closed sales ranged from $47 to $60 per month, paid monthly, translating to approximately $564 to $720 per year. The HOA covers common area maintenance and community upkeep. There is no resort-style amenity package, which is the primary reason fees remain at the lower end of the Murfreesboro HOA spectrum. For buyers, the low fee represents minimal carrying cost while maintaining basic community standards.

Which schools serve Westlawn?
Westlawn is served by Rutherford County Schools. The primary assignment is Blackman Elementary School, Blackman Middle School, and Blackman High School, with a small portion of homes potentially zoned to Overall Creek Elementary. Rutherford County Schools administers all four Murfreesboro zip codes — there is no overlap with Metro Nashville Public Schools. Blackman High School is consistently ranked among Tennessee’s top public high schools and is the primary school-zone driver behind buyer demand in this corridor.

How many homes are in Westlawn?
Westlawn is a moderately sized community with homes distributed across Birchtree Drive, Hickory Bell Drive, Paper Bark Court, Tulip Tree Drive, Westlawn Boulevard, and Black Oak Drive. The community had 8 closed sales in the trailing 12-month period, which is consistent with a smaller established community where turnover is selective rather than high-volume. This limited comparable pool is precisely why buyers and sellers benefit from working with an agent who tracks individual street and floor plan data, rather than relying on automated value estimates that pool broader zip code activity.

What home styles are available in Westlawn?
Westlawn includes both single-story ranch plans and two-story homes ranging from 2,150 to 2,779 square feet. Exterior finishes include partial brick, hardboard siding, fiber cement, and stone combinations, so no two streets look identical. Garage configurations range from 2 to 3 cars — with three-car garages commanding a meaningful premium. Most homes sit on lots averaging 0.24 acres, with some reaching 0.42 acres on the larger end.

Is Westlawn a good fit for families moving to Murfreesboro?
Westlawn is particularly well-suited for move-up families and buyers relocating to Murfreesboro who want modern construction, the Blackman school zone, and a Veterans Parkway location. The 2,150-to-2,779 square foot range accommodates families with children at multiple stages, and the 3-to-5 bedroom count gives flexibility for home offices, guest rooms, or growing households. At a $549,500 median, Westlawn sits in the upper-middle tier of the 37128 market — competitive for what it offers relative to new construction at comparable square footage nearby. The commute to Nashville via I-24 runs approximately 35 minutes in normal traffic conditions, which many Middle Tennessee buyers consider workable for hybrid or in-office schedules.

How does Patrick Higgins approach buying or selling in Westlawn?
Westlawn’s small comparable pool creates genuine pricing complexity. With only 8 closed sales in the trailing 12 months and price per square foot ranging from $216 to $254, a 38-dollar-per-square-foot spread on a 2,400-square-foot home represents more than $90,000 in potential variance. Patrick’s approach is to identify what is actually driving each home’s position in that range — lot size, garage configuration, floor plan orientation, and update level — rather than simply applying median pricing to a new listing or offer. He has worked all four Murfreesboro zip codes across more than 1,100 transactions, and his team’s Compass network provides advance notice on incoming inventory that never appears on automated search portals.

Who is the best realtor for Westlawn in Murfreesboro TN?
Patrick Higgins of Nashville Home Guru at Compass is consistently recognized as the top-performing agent in the Murfreesboro market. He is a six-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent and leads the #1 team in Nashville and top 10 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends rankings. Compass represents 14.1% of all closed sales in the 37128 zip code — more than any other brokerage — giving Patrick and his team a structural information advantage in communities like Westlawn. With 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews at a 5.0 rating across more than a decade of Murfreesboro transactions, his track record is verifiable and publicly documented.

Can I access a Westlawn home before it hits Zillow?
Yes. Through Compass’s Private Exclusive and Coming Soon programs, Patrick’s clients frequently gain access to homes in communities like Westlawn before they appear on Zillow, Realtor.com, or the public MLS. Compass Private Exclusive listings are marketed within the Compass network only, while Coming Soon listings appear on Compass.com for a defined period before going fully public. There is no additional cost to buyers using these programs — the benefit is early access and reduced competition, not a surcharge. If you are serious about Westlawn, reaching out to Patrick before listings go live is the most effective strategy in a low-inventory community.

What is my Westlawn home worth in today’s market?
Automated valuation tools like Zillow’s Zestimate perform poorly in small communities like Westlawn, where the comparable sale pool is limited and individual home variables — lot size, garage bay count, floor plan, and update level — drive significant pricing differences. A home on a 0.42-acre lot with a three-car garage and updated kitchen occupies a different position than a ranch plan on a 0.18-acre lot, even at similar square footage. The Hifello tool below provides a data-based starting estimate, but the most accurate valuation comes from a direct conversation with Patrick. Call 615-682-1718 or use the home value tool below to get started.

We have owned our Westlawn home since it was built — how do we price it to sell in today’s market?
Owners who purchased in Westlawn at original builder pricing between 2016 and 2020 have meaningful equity relative to today’s market, with closed sales now ranging from $505,000 to $600,000. The challenge for long-term sellers is that Westlawn’s small comparable pool can make pricing feel more subjective than it should. Patrick’s process starts with a granular breakdown of every closed sale by floor plan, lot size, garage configuration, and condition — then layers in real-time demand signals from active buyer inquiries and recent under-contract activity. That approach typically narrows the pricing conversation to a $15,000 to $20,000 window rather than a broad estimate, which leads to faster sales at stronger terms. If you are considering selling, the Hifello estimate below is a useful starting point, and a direct conversation with Patrick gives you the full picture before you commit to a list price.

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