Whitworth

NASHVILLE’S GATED POND-FRONT COMMUNITY

Location and Daily Life in Whitworth

Whitworth sits on Nashville’s west side in one of the metro’s most coveted pockets, between Green Hills and the West End corridor, minutes from Vanderbilt, downtown, and the hospital campuses. The community straddles the 37205 and 37215 zip line, and this year’s verified record carried addresses in both. The gates matter here: Whitworth and its sister enclave Prestwick are among a small number of truly private residential communities inside the Nashville city limits, and residents cite the security, the quiet, and the neighborhood cohesion as the reasons they stay.

A central pond anchors the community, with a walking trail circling the water. Most lots view the lake or back to wooded green space, rare ground this close to Vanderbilt, and underground utilities keep the streetscape clean under mature oaks. Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, the Mall at Green Hills, and the West End restaurant row are all within five minutes. Nashville Home Guru works with Whitworth buyers and sellers as their Realtors; we are not affiliated with the community’s homeowners association, its management company, or its gate operations, and our role is representing clients on the purchase and sale of these homes, backed by the verified closed record below.

The Homes

Whitworth was developed primarily in the 1990s and early 2000s, with this year’s closed record spanning 1993 to 2000 construction. Most homes are all-brick or partial-brick with traditional styling, and the verified record ran 3,384 to 8,059 square feet, the largest a Belclaire Place estate that closed at $2,156,000. Lots typically run 0.15 to 0.3 acres, with the record’s two Old Club Court sales on 0.45 and 0.76 acre exceptions, and many back directly to the pond. Features commonly include hardwood mains, gas fireplaces, main-level primary suites, and bonus rooms, with finishes ranging from full renovations to value plays awaiting updates.

Prestwick is the smaller gated sub-community within the broader Whitworth area, with its own association and its own page. Its three closings this period ran $1,052,000 to $1,250,000 on homes of 2,887 to 3,121 square feet, and notably, Prestwick’s tighter plans commanded the family’s highest per-square-foot rates, $362.76 to $400.51 against Whitworth’s $239.98 to $365.73.

Whitworth Market Data

Whitworth recorded ten verified closings over the rolling 12-month period, and the demand signals came at both ends: the community record, 56 Old Club Court at $2,100,000 for a 5,742 square foot estate, closed at exactly its full asking price, and so did the year’s entry sale, 57 Wyn Oak at $1,175,000. Between them, renovation level and lot position swung the per-foot rate from $240 to $366.

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period. Whitworth and Prestwick scoped separately; Prestwick is tracked in full on its own page.

The Compass network was involved in 5 of the family’s 13 closings: the buyer’s side of the $1,874,999 Old Club Court sale, the listing side of the $1,275,000 Erwin Court closing, the buyer’s sides at $1,435,000 and the full-ask $1,175,000 entry, and the listing side of a Prestwick sale. Thirteen sales against roughly 150 to 200 homes is healthy turnover for a gated community, and the spread between renovated and original homes, $126 per square foot inside Whitworth alone, is where representation earns its keep.

Active Homes for Sale in Whitworth

Recently Sold Homes in Whitworth

Community Amenities

Whitworth is built around its central pond, with a walking trail circling the lake for morning and evening loops without leaving the gates. Underground utilities keep the streetscape clear and the mature canopy intact, and the gated entry provides controlled access around the clock. Prestwick, inside the same gates, has its own association with sidewalk connections throughout, and both communities share the trail and pond.

Whitworth does not have a community pool or clubhouse; the association dues fund security, grounds, lake, and common-area upkeep rather than amenity facilities, and many individual homes have private pools. On this period’s closed records, Whitworth fees ran $425 to $495 per month and Prestwick $300 to $303. Those figures come from the closed record and are published for buyer due diligence; fees and coverage change with association budgets, so confirm current numbers with the association’s management company during any purchase.

Schools Serving Whitworth

All thirteen verified closings this period carried the same zoning: Eakin Elementary, one of Metro Nashville’s most sought-after elementary schools, West End Middle School, and Hillsboro Comprehensive High School, all Metro Nashville Public Schools in Davidson County. The private bench is equally close: Montgomery Bell Academy, Harpeth Hall, University School of Nashville, and Ensworth. Verify zoning for any specific address.

Why Work with Nashville Home Guru to Buy or Sell in Whitworth?

Nashville Home Guru represents buyers and sellers in Whitworth; we are Realtors, not the community’s property manager, landlord, or a gateway to the HOA or its gate operations. In a gated community where pricing swings $126 per square foot on renovation and lot position, that focus matters: Patrick Higgins, a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent leading the #1 team in Nashville and a top 10 team in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends rankings, tracks every closing behind these gates, and the Compass network was involved in 5 of the family’s 13 sales this period. With 1,100+ transactions, $500M+ in career sales, and 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews at a 5.0 rating, the record speaks for itself.

Compass is the #1 residential real estate brokerage in the United States by sales volume, and after merging with Parks Real Estate in 2024, Compass agents represent approximately 1 in 4 homes sold in Tennessee. In gated communities like Whitworth, where off-market transactions and private referrals matter, that network is where coming-soon inventory surfaces first. For sellers, the 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. This year’s two full-ask Whitworth closings, including the $2,100,000 record, show what disciplined pricing looks like here. Learn more about selling your home on your terms.

Frequently Asked Questions About Whitworth

What is the price range for homes in Whitworth?

Whitworth’s ten verified closings over the rolling 12-month period ran from $1,175,000 to $2,156,000 with a $1,525,000 median, and two sales, including the $2,100,000 community record, took exactly full asking price. Prestwick, the smaller sub-community inside the gates, closed three sales from $1,052,000 to $1,250,000 at a $1,130,000 median.

What are the HOA fees in Whitworth?

On this period’s closed records, Whitworth fees ran $425 to $495 per month, covering gated security, grounds, lake, and common-area maintenance, and Prestwick fees ran $300 to $303. Those figures are from the closed record, published for buyer due diligence; confirm current fees and coverage with the association’s management company.

Who do I contact about the Whitworth HOA, dues, the gate, or renting a home?

The community’s homeowners association and its management company handle dues, rules, gate access, maintenance of common areas, rental policies, and leasing questions; Nashville Home Guru is not affiliated with them and does not manage properties here. We are Realtors: if you are buying or selling in Whitworth or Prestwick, that is where we can help, and Patrick Higgins answers directly at 615-682-1718.

What schools serve Whitworth?

All thirteen verified closings this period carried Eakin Elementary, West End Middle School, and Hillsboro Comprehensive High School, Metro Nashville Public Schools in Davidson County. Eakin is a significant draw for families moving into the zip, and the private bench, Montgomery Bell Academy, Harpeth Hall, University School of Nashville, and Ensworth, is minutes away. Verify zoning for any specific address.

When was Whitworth built, and how many homes are there?

The community was developed primarily in the 1990s and early 2000s, with this year’s closed record spanning 1993 to 2000 construction, and Whitworth and Prestwick together hold approximately 150 to 200 homes. It is fully built out, so buyers are purchasing established homes under a mature canopy, and the limited inventory behind the gates is part of what holds prices.

Does Whitworth have a pool or clubhouse?

No. The amenity package is the central pond, the walking trail circling it, gated security, underground utilities, and professionally maintained commons, with association dues funding security and grounds rather than facilities. Many homes have private pools, and buyers who prioritize privacy over resort amenities consistently find the tradeoff worth it.

What zip code is Whitworth in?

The community sits at the line between Nashville’s 37205 and 37215 zip codes, and this year’s verified record carried addresses in both, including the two Old Club Court sales, the community’s largest, on the 37215 side. Either way, the setting is the same gated pocket between Green Hills and the West End corridor.

How does Whitworth compare with Prestwick?

Whitworth is the scale play and Prestwick the efficiency play. Whitworth’s ten closings averaged far larger homes, 3,384 to 8,059 square feet, at a $1,525,000 median and $240 to $366 per square foot, while Prestwick’s three closings ran 2,887 to 3,121 square feet at a $1,130,000 median and the family’s highest per-foot rates, $363 to $401. Same gates, same schools, different buyer.

Is Whitworth a good fit for families relocating to Nashville?

It is one of the city’s strongest relocation answers. The gated environment, the walkable lake trail, the Eakin Elementary zone, and proximity to Vanderbilt and the hospital campuses make it a repeat choice for physicians, executives, and professionals moving in, and this year’s record shows the demand: two full-ask closings, including the $2,100,000 record. Budget expectations should anchor to the $1,525,000 Whitworth median or Prestwick’s $1,130,000.

I own a home in Whitworth. How should I think about selling?

The record shows both outcomes: two sellers took exactly full asking price this year while three others closed well under their original numbers, a spread driven by pricing discipline as much as condition. Patrick Higgins prices from the verified gate-level record, $240 to $366 per square foot depending on renovation and lot position, tests the number privately through Compass Private Exclusive before public exposure, and brings the negotiating discipline of 1,100+ transactions, backed by 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews.

How does Patrick Higgins approach buying in Whitworth?

Lot-position comps and pre-market channels. A pond-backing renovated home prices from the top of the $240 to $366 band; an original awaiting updates prices from the bottom, and the difference is six figures at this scale. With 13 family sales a year and the Compass network involved in 5 of them, coming-soon inventory behind these gates frequently surfaces inside the network first. He is a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent.

Who is the best real estate agent for Whitworth in Nashville TN?

Patrick Higgins of Nashville Home Guru at Compass is the leading choice for Whitworth and Nashville’s gated communities. He is a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent, leads the #1 team in Nashville and a top 10 team in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends rankings, and has closed 1,100+ transactions totaling $500M+ across Middle Tennessee. The Compass network was involved in 5 of the community’s 13 closings this period, and his 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews at a 5.0 rating reflect that record behind these gates specifically.

Can I buy a Whitworth home before it hits Zillow?

In a gated community with this little turnover, that is often how the best homes trade. Compass Private Exclusive and Coming Soon programs give Compass buyers access to homes being prepared for market before they appear on Zillow or public portals, at no additional cost to the buyer, and in Whitworth, where off-market awareness and private referrals matter, that access is the edge.

How do I find out what my Whitworth home is worth?

Automated estimates miss what actually prices this community: pond frontage, renovation level, and lot position swung this year’s record from $240 to $366 per square foot, and a Zestimate cannot see the gates at all. The verified closed record is what a real valuation builds on. Start with an instant estimate, then call Patrick at 615-682-1718 for a full pricing analysis built from the verified record behind the gates.

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