Barclay Place Homes and Neighborhood Guide, Franklin TN
A guide to Barclay Place, the 88-home Jones Company neighborhood around a central green in west Franklin, with home styles, HOA notes and buying and selling guidance.
Plan Your Sale
- Location: West Franklin (37064), on Willow Springs Road off Downs Boulevard, beside the WillowSprings neighborhood.
- Size: About 30 acres and 88 home sites.
- Built: Opened around 2010, with homes built in the early 2010s.
- Builder: The Jones Company built every home; Pearl Street Partners developed the community.
- Homes: Two-story homes, roughly 1,750 to 3,650 square feet, on lots around a fifth of an acre.
- Verify: HOA documents and fees, current school zoning, and property condition for the specific address.
About the Community
Barclay Place is a small west Franklin neighborhood with a clear point of view. It was planned as 88 home sites on about 30 acres, every home was built by The Jones Company, and the streets wrap around a central green that's a short walk from every front door. It sits on Willow Springs Road off Downs Boulevard, right beside the larger WillowSprings neighborhood.
Because one builder did all of it, Barclay Place has a more consistent look than a lot of Franklin subdivisions. The Jones Company designed the homes in French, English Tudor, Craftsman and Federal styles, and some have detached garages off rear lanes connected by a breezeway. The result feels closer to an old town street than a typical cul-de-sac layout.
If you're buying or selling here, that consistency cuts both ways. Homes share a lot of DNA, so the details that set one apart, like the plan, the lot position on the green, updates since the early 2010s and how the garage works, matter more than they would in a neighborhood with wider variety. That's where I'd want to start with you.
Why People Consider It
People tend to like Barclay Place for its scale and its walkability inside the neighborhood. With 88 homes and a central green, it's small enough to feel like a real street of neighbors, and the sidewalks, trails and street lamps make it easy to get out and walk.
The location matters too. You're on the west side of Franklin, a short drive to downtown and close to Jim Warren Park and the Williamson County Soccer Complex. For people who want a newer home without going far out of town, that's a real draw.
The tradeoff is lot size. Lots here run around a fifth of an acre, and some homes face the green or a lane rather than a big private backyard. For some buyers that's exactly the point. For others who want room to spread out, it's worth knowing up front.
Homes and Property Styles
Every home in Barclay Place was built by The Jones Company, a Franklin builder that's been around since 1927. The plans came from its Cottage and Village Hometown collections, in French, English Tudor, Craftsman and Federal designs, and range from roughly 1,750 to 3,650 square feet. Most are two stories, brick or brick with fiber cement siding, on crawl space foundations, with three or four bedrooms.
The homes were built to NAHB Green and ENERGY STAR standards when they were new, and a number of them have detached garages off rear lanes with a covered breezeway to the house. That layout changes how a home lives day to day, from where you park to how groceries come in, so it's worth walking through in person.
When I compare homes here, I look at the plan, where the home sits relative to the green, what's been updated in the last decade, and how the outdoor space works. Two homes with similar square footage can feel very different depending on those details.
Property and Price Context
Price in Barclay Place depends on the plan, the size, the lot position and the level of updating more than anything else. Because the homes came from one builder, small differences in finish and condition tend to show up clearly in what buyers are willing to pay.
The best comparison is recent sales inside Barclay Place first, then nearby west Franklin neighborhoods like WillowSprings and Franklin Green, adjusted for age and size. I'd pull that fresh for your situation rather than lean on a neighborhood average.
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Amenities and HOA
Barclay Place has a homeowners association, and listings have shown grounds maintenance included in the dues. The central green, common landscaping, trails and street lamps are part of what the association looks after.
Before you buy, ask for the current HOA documents, dues, any upcoming assessments and the rules on exterior changes, fencing and rentals. In a neighborhood designed around a consistent look, the exterior guidelines can matter more than you'd expect.
Nearby Places
Barclay Place sits on Franklin's west side, off Downs Boulevard near New Highway 96 West. Downtown Franklin is roughly two to three miles away, and Jim Warren Park and the Williamson County Soccer Complex are close by.
Getting to I-65 and Cool Springs usually means heading across town on Mack Hatcher Parkway or Highway 96, so if you commute that direction, drive it at the times you'd actually be on the road. For a lot of west side buyers, being close to downtown and the parks is the bigger draw.
School Zoning
Listings for homes in Barclay Place have generally shown Williamson County Schools assignments, most often Pearre Creek Elementary, Hillsboro Elementary/Middle and Independence High. Treat that as a starting point, not a guarantee. Assignments are set by address and can change, so confirm the current zoning with Williamson County Schools and its school locator before you make a decision that depends on it.
Seller Strategy
Selling in Barclay Place means your home is going to be compared closely with its neighbors. Buyers will see the same builder and similar styles, so they'll focus on the differences: the plan, the lot, the view of the green, the garage setup and what's been updated since the home was built.
Before listing, I'd want to look at the things buyers in a ten-plus-year-old home tend to ask about, like HVAC age, roof, water heater, flooring and paint, and decide what's worth doing and what's better left to pricing. Good photos of the green, the sidewalks and the lane can help buyers understand a layout they may not have seen before.
From there, pricing should come from the most relevant recent Barclay Place and nearby west Franklin sales, adjusted for condition and position, along with what's competing with you right now.
Buyer Strategy
Buying in Barclay Place starts with deciding whether the layout fits how you live. A home on the green with a detached rear garage is a different daily experience than a typical front-load garage home, and some buyers love it while others don't.
Once you're comfortable with that, compare the specifics: which collection and plan the home is, what's been updated, the condition of the major systems, and how much private outdoor space you really get. Ask for the HOA documents early so you understand what's maintained for you and what isn't.
Barclay Place doesn't have a lot of homes, so options at any one time can be limited. Knowing what you want before one comes up makes it much easier to move with confidence.
Thinking About Buying or Selling Here?
Thinking about selling?
Barclay Place buyers compare homes closely because they share a builder and a style. Let's figure out what makes yours stand out before you set a price.
We'll look at your plan, lot, updates and the most relevant recent sales, and talk through timing with no pressure.
Comparing where to live?
Barclay Place doesn't have many homes, so it helps to know what you want before one comes up.
We can walk through the plans, the garage layouts and the HOA details so you're ready to move when the right one hits the market.
Community questions
Common Questions About Barclay Place
Honest answers to what buyers and sellers ask me about this area.
Where is Barclay Place in Franklin, TN?
Barclay Place is on Franklin's west side, on Willow Springs Road off Downs Boulevard, next to the WillowSprings neighborhood. It's roughly two to three miles from downtown Franklin.
Who built the homes in Barclay Place?
The Jones Company built every home in Barclay Place, and Pearl Street Partners developed the community. The homes came from the builder's Cottage and Village Hometown collections.
How many homes are in Barclay Place?
Barclay Place was planned as 88 home sites on about 30 acres, arranged around a central green.
What size are the homes in Barclay Place?
Most homes range from about 1,750 to 3,650 square feet, usually two stories with three or four bedrooms, on lots around a fifth of an acre.
Does Barclay Place have an HOA?
Yes. Listings have shown grounds maintenance included in the HOA dues. Review the current documents, fees and exterior rules before you buy.
Can The Hoover Team help me buy or sell in Barclay Place?
Yes. We can compare plans, lot positions, updates and recent sales so you can price or shop with a clear picture of how a specific home stacks up.
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