Woodhaven on the Lake

GALLATIN’S CUSTOM LAKEFRONT COMMUNITY ON OLD HICKORY LAKE

Location and Daily Life on Old Hickory Lake

Woodhaven on the Lake sits along the shores of Old Hickory Lake in Gallatin, TN 37066, one of the most sought-after lakefront addresses in Sumner County. Streets in the community include Pecan Court, Rodman Boulevard, and Mimosa Drive, lined with custom-built homes on generous, mature lots.

The lake defines daily life here. Old Hickory Lake spans roughly 22,500 acres along the Cumberland River, and residents use it for boating, fishing, paddling, and swimming. Many properties feature private docks, and Gallatin Marina is close by for boat storage, fuel, launch access, and lakeside dining at Awedaddy’s Bar and Grill.

Downtown Gallatin’s square, shops, restaurants, and the Palace Theater are a short drive. Lock 4 Park offers shoreline trails and a public boat ramp, and Bledsoe Creek State Park adds hiking and camping. Nashville is roughly 25 miles away via U.S. 31E or Vietnam Veterans Boulevard. Nearby communities include Fields At Woodhaven, Bay Point Estates, and Retreat at Fairvue.

The Homes in Woodhaven on the Lake

Woodhaven on the Lake is a custom-home community rather than a builder subdivision, developed in phases beginning in the late 1980s and continuing into the 2020s. That long build-out gives the neighborhood real variety: established homes with mature landscaping sit alongside far newer construction, and no two properties are quite alike.

Homes here are large. Properties in the community run from roughly 3,600 to nearly 6,900 square feet, with 4 to 5 bedrooms and as many as 5 full baths, on lots ranging from about 0.35 to 0.84 acres. Construction dates span 1989 through 2023. Predominantly brick, traditional and transitional in style, these are estate-scale houses with the finishes and room counts luxury buyers expect.

The HOA is modest for a community at this price point. Dues are billed annually and run roughly $550 to $990 per year depending on the section, covering common area maintenance and administration. That is a fraction of what many amenity-heavy lakefront communities charge. Buyers should confirm the exact dues and what they cover for the specific property.

Woodhaven on the Lake Market Data

Woodhaven on the Lake is a small, tightly held community, and no homes closed under the Woodhaven name over the past 12 months in the RealTracs data reviewed. Owners here tend to stay, and turnover is genuinely rare. Any source quoting a median sale price or a closed-sales count for this neighborhood should be treated with real caution, because the closed data does not exist for the period.

For pricing context, the nearest closed sales in the immediate lake pocket were on Bay Point Drive, where a 1,632 square foot home on 1.14 acres closed at $545,000 and a 4,766 square foot home closed at $1,525,000, both at roughly $320 to $334 per square foot, among the highest per-square-foot figures anywhere in Gallatin. Those are different homes in a different subdivision, so treat them as a signal about what this stretch of shoreline commands rather than as Woodhaven comparables. Call Patrick at 615-682-1718 for a true, property-specific analysis.

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

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Lake Living and Amenities

The lake is the amenity. Old Hickory Lake spans roughly 22,500 acres along the Cumberland River and supports boating, fishing, jet skiing, sailing, paddle boarding, and swimming, with bass, crappie, and catfish among the popular game fish. For residents with a dock in the back yard, the water is not a destination but a part of the house.

Buyers should understand how docks work here. Many lakefront properties include private docks, but shoreline and dock permits are administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, not the seller or the HOA. Dock rights do not automatically convey the way a fence or a driveway does, and buyers should verify in writing that an existing dock is permitted and that the permit will transfer at closing. This is one of the most common and most expensive oversights in a lakefront purchase.

Gallatin Marina is minutes away with boat storage, launch access, fuel, and Awedaddy’s Bar and Grill. Lock 4 Park adds shoreline trails and a public ramp, Bledsoe Creek State Park offers hiking and camping, and Long Hollow Golf Course and the Gallatin Country Club are close by.

Schools

Woodhaven on the Lake is zoned for Sumner County Schools. Every listing in the community shows the same assignment: Howard Elementary School, Rucker Stewart Middle School, and Gallatin Senior High School.

That consistency is worth noting, because school zoning varies by address in several other parts of Gallatin. Because attendance boundaries can change, buyers should still confirm current zoning for a specific address directly with Sumner County Schools before purchasing.

Why Work with Nashville Home Guru?

Here is the honest picture of this market: no homes closed in Woodhaven on the Lake over the past 12 months. There is no median, no average, and no reliable price per square foot to quote, and anyone who hands you those numbers for this neighborhood is guessing. Valuing a custom lakefront estate with no in-neighborhood comparables means building a comparable set from the surrounding shoreline and weighing lake frontage, dock rights, lot, and build quality as separate factors. That is expert work.

Patrick Higgins is a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent and founder of Nashville Home Guru at Compass, ranked the #1 team in Nashville and #7 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends rankings. With 1,100+ transactions and $500M+ in career sales across Middle Tennessee since 2014, Patrick has priced and marketed luxury and waterfront properties where public comparables are thin. With 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews, client feedback across Sumner County reflects that consistency. Ryan Beals, a Hendersonville native and Gallatin resident, serves as the team’s local Sumner County specialist.

Compass has a direct presence in this community and currently represents a seller in Woodhaven on the Lake. Compass is also 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. At this price point, buyers frequently relocate from out of state, so that national network and referral reach matters far more than it does in the entry-level market.

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. On a lakefront estate, 2.9% is a very large number.

Frequently Asked Questions About Woodhaven on the Lake

Where is Woodhaven on the Lake located in Gallatin TN?

Woodhaven on the Lake sits along the shores of Old Hickory Lake in Gallatin, TN 37066. Streets in the community include Pecan Court, Rodman Boulevard, and Mimosa Drive. It is roughly 25 miles from Nashville via U.S. 31E or Vietnam Veterans Boulevard.

What are homes selling for in Woodhaven on the Lake?

No homes closed under the Woodhaven name over the past 12 months in RealTracs, so there is no median or average to report for the period. Owners here tend to hold, and turnover is rare. For context, the nearest closed sales on Bay Point Drive ranged from $545,000 to $1,525,000 at roughly $320 to $334 per square foot. Call Patrick at 615-682-1718 for a property-specific analysis.

Why is there no sales data for Woodhaven on the Lake?

Because nothing sold. This is a small, tightly held custom-home community where owners stay for long stretches, and no closings were recorded in the past 12 months. That is normal for a neighborhood of this size and price point, but it does mean buyers and sellers should be skeptical of any website quoting a Woodhaven median price, since the closed data for the period does not exist.

How large are the homes in Woodhaven on the Lake?

Large. Properties run from roughly 3,600 to nearly 6,900 square feet, with 4 to 5 bedrooms and as many as 5 full baths, on lots from about 0.35 to 0.84 acres. These are custom estate-scale homes, predominantly brick, in traditional and transitional styles.

When was Woodhaven on the Lake built?

Woodhaven on the Lake developed in phases beginning in the late 1980s and continuing into the 2020s. Homes in the community date from 1989 through 2023, so buyers will find established properties with mature landscaping alongside far newer construction.

What are the HOA fees in Woodhaven on the Lake?

Dues are billed annually and run roughly $550 to $990 per year depending on the section, covering common area maintenance and administration. That is modest for a lakefront community at this price point. Confirm the exact dues and what they include for the specific property before purchasing.

Do homes in Woodhaven on the Lake have private docks?

Many lakefront properties include private docks, but this deserves careful attention. Shoreline and dock permits are administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, not the seller or the HOA, and dock rights do not automatically convey with the property. Buyers should verify in writing that an existing dock is permitted and that the permit will transfer at closing. This is one of the most expensive oversights in a lakefront purchase.

What schools serve Woodhaven on the Lake?

Woodhaven on the Lake is zoned for Sumner County Schools. Every listing in the community shows Howard Elementary School, Rucker Stewart Middle School, and Gallatin Senior High School. Confirm current zoning by address with the district before purchasing, as boundaries can change.

Is Woodhaven on the Lake a good fit for boaters and luxury buyers relocating to Middle Tennessee?

It is one of the strongest options in Sumner County for that buyer. Custom estate homes, private dock potential on Old Hickory Lake, lots approaching an acre, a modest annual HOA, and a 25-mile drive to Nashville cover most of what relocating executives and lake-focused buyers want. The trade-off is scarcity: with no sales in the past year, buyers should be prepared to move decisively when a home does come available.

How does Patrick Higgins approach buying or selling in Woodhaven on the Lake?

With no in-neighborhood closed sales to lean on, Patrick builds a comparable set from the surrounding shoreline and weighs lake frontage, dock rights, lot, build quality, and square footage as separate factors rather than applying a per-square-foot average that does not exist. He also verifies dock permitting with the Corps of Engineers before a client commits. As a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent with 1,100+ transactions, he has done this work on waterfront and luxury property throughout Middle Tennessee.

Who is the best real estate agent for Woodhaven on the Lake in Gallatin TN?

Patrick Higgins of Nashville Home Guru at Compass is among the most active and data-driven agents in Gallatin and Sumner County, including its lakefront and luxury segments. He is a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent and leads the #1 team in Nashville and #7 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends rankings, with 1,100+ transactions and $500M+ in career sales. Compass currently represents a seller in Woodhaven on the Lake, and following the Compass and Parks merger the network represents about 1 in 4 homes sold in Tennessee. Patrick carries 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews, and Ryan Beals, a Gallatin resident, serves as the team’s local Sumner County specialist.

Can I buy a Woodhaven on the Lake home before it hits Zillow?

In a neighborhood with no closings in the past year, this is often the only realistic path. Waiting for a public listing could mean waiting years. Compass Private Exclusive and Coming Soon programs let buyers see homes being marketed before they reach Zillow, Realtor.com, or the public MLS, and Patrick can also approach owners directly on behalf of serious lakefront buyers. Working with a Compass buyer’s agent gives you this access at no additional cost to you as the buyer. Call Patrick at 615-682-1718.

What is my Woodhaven on the Lake home worth in today’s market?

Automated tools like the Zillow Zestimate cannot price a home here with any credibility. There were no neighborhood sales in the past 12 months, the homes are custom and individually unique, and the algorithm cannot value lake frontage, dock rights, or build quality. For an instant starting point, use the Nashville Home Guru home value tool, then call Patrick at 615-682-1718 for a full lakefront pricing analysis.

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