Hidden River Estates

Hidden River Estates at a glance

Hidden River Estates is a 121-acre master-planned community on the west side of Murfreesboro, in Rutherford County, laid out along Cason Trail under PUD (Planned Unit Development) zoning. Development began in 2022 under Hidden River Development Co. LLC, and the plan has grown into six distinct neighborhoods — The Villas, The Cottages, The Landings, The River Row, The Estates, and Parkside at Hidden River — that together carry an unusually wide range of home types under one gated address. The community is actively selling: phases 1A through 4 have been approved, and Phase 3 was in active construction as of May 2026 city building permits. This is a place that is still filling in, which is exactly what most new-construction buyers are looking for.

What makes Hidden River Estates worth a close look is its breadth. Within a single community you can compare a low-maintenance townhome starting around $315,000 against a single-family estate on a multi-acre lot, all sharing the same resort-style amenity package and gated access. That mix tends to draw a wide audience: out-of-state buyers relocating to Middle Tennessee who want a turnkey home near everything Murfreesboro offers, buyers stepping down into a lock-and-leave townhome, and buyers stepping up into more space and acreage without leaving an amenity-rich, planned neighborhood. Because we tour communities like this constantly, it is one of the first Rutherford County developments we point relocating buyers toward when they want options under one roof.

Who builds in Hidden River Estates

BA Homes is the verified primary builder marketing Hidden River Estates and is your point of contact for current availability across the community's neighborhoods. The development itself is led by Hidden River Development Co. LLC, which set the 121-acre master plan, the PUD framework, and the six-neighborhood structure; BA Homes is the building partner bringing those plans to life on the ground. Because the community spans everything from townhomes to multi-acre estates, BA Homes' role covers a broad product range rather than a single home style — which is part of what lets buyers compare price points and floor plans without leaving the gates.

Builder rosters and which sections are actively releasing can shift as a master-planned community moves through its phases, so the specific homes and plans available on any given week are a moving target. We confirm the current builder details, open sections, and incentives directly before you plan a visit, so you are comparing what is genuinely available rather than what an aggregator listed months ago. You can reach BA Homes at 615-405-5647 (brian@bsky.email), and we are glad to set up and attend tours with you.

Homes & floor plans

Hidden River Estates carries two broad product types across its six neighborhoods: townhomes and single-family homes. Townhomes range from roughly 1,300 to 3,300-plus square feet and start around $315,000, with The Landings offering a standout option — four-story townhomes with private elevators and rooftop patios, a layout that is rare in the Murfreesboro new-construction market. Single-family homes run larger, up to roughly 4,862 square feet, and the estate side of the community sits on substantial lots ranging from about one acre up to twelve-plus acres. Floor plans across the home types span 2 to 4-plus bedrooms, so the community covers everything from a right-sized townhome to a full estate home.

Lot sizes are part of the story here. Townhomes sit on standard, low-maintenance lots — the lock-and-leave choice — while the single-family estates open up to acreage you rarely find inside a gated, amenity-served community this close to town. For exact current floor plans, square footage, elevations, and pricing on a specific home, the builder's official plan pages are the authoritative source, and we pull the live numbers and walk the available plans with you rather than relying on third-party figures that drift out of date.

Amenities & community life

The amenity package at Hidden River Estates is built for everyday use, not just a brochure. Residents have access to three resort-style pools, a clubhouse, and a fitness center, plus a deep roster of courts and recreation: tennis courts, pickleball courts, a basketball court, a volleyball court, a putting green, and a golf simulator. For gathering and downtime, there is an event lawn with shuffleboard, outdoor picnic areas, a playground, and a dog park — and the community even folds in boutique storefronts within the development.

The community's relationship to the water and the trail system sets it apart. A kayak launch ties residents directly to the river, and the neighborhood connects to the Cason Lane Trailhead and the Stones River Greenway trail system — so walking, biking, and paddling start at your doorstep rather than requiring a drive. Several sections also include internet in the HOA, a detail worth confirming for the specific home you are considering. It all sits behind controlled, gated access, with multiple sections featuring that secured entry.

Location, access & schools

Hidden River Estates sits on the west side of Murfreesboro along Cason Trail, off the Judson Johns Court / Judson Johns Drive / Doc Johns Boulevard corridor, with a map address of 1915 Judson Johns Court, Murfreesboro, TN 37128. Murfreesboro is the seat of Rutherford County and one of the fastest-growing cities in the Nashville metro, with quick access to I-24 connecting north to downtown Nashville and south toward Chattanooga. The direct link to the Cason Lane Trailhead and the Stones River Greenway is one of the location's best features for buyers who want to be on a trail in minutes.

The community is zoned to Cason Lane Academy, Rockvale Middle School, and Rockvale High School. Rockvale High School opened in 2019. School zoning can change as a fast-growing county redraws boundaries, so we confirm the current assignment for the exact address and section you are considering before you write an offer.

What to verify before you buy

A master-planned community that is still building moves quickly, so a handful of things are worth confirming in writing before you write an offer. We help you nail down each one for the specific home and section you are considering:

• Current pricing and the actual home or lot premium — figures move week to week as phases release, so we pull live numbers rather than relying on aggregator data.
• Which phase and section is selling now — phases 1A through 4 are approved and Phase 3 was in active construction as of May 2026, so confirm exactly what is releasing.
• Availability of the specific floor plan, elevation, and home type you want, including the four-story elevator townhomes in The Landings.
• The HOA dues and precisely what they cover for that home — fees vary by product type and cover items like grounds, pool and tennis maintenance, trash, and internet in many sections; we get you the exact current figure and the full HOA document set.
• The exact lot, acreage, and gated-access details on the estate side, where lots range widely.
• Builder warranty terms and the build timeline for new construction in the active phase.

Working with The Will Johnson Team

We represent buyers in new construction at little or no cost to you, and because we tour communities like Hidden River Estates constantly, we help you compare townhomes against estates, read the incentives, confirm the live numbers and HOA details, and navigate the build all the way to closing. Whether you are relocating from out of state or already in Middle Tennessee, we will set up and attend your tours and make sure you are buying on accurate, current information. Call The Will Johnson Team at 615-265-1000.

Commute & drive times

Hidden River Estates sits on the west side of Murfreesboro off Cason Trail, which gives it a genuinely short list of everyday drives. MTSU's campus is roughly 10 minutes north of the community, making it a realistic option for staff, faculty, and parents of students. Downtown Murfreesboro's Public Square is only a few minutes away for the courthouse, restaurants, and the weekly farmers market. From I-24, downtown Nashville runs roughly 35 to 40 minutes depending on the interchange and time of day, and Nashville International Airport (BNA) is a comparable drive via I-24 and I-40. Percy Priest Lake is also within reach for a weekend on the water. Drive times shift with traffic and route, so we are glad to map the exact commute from a home you are considering to your workplace or the addresses that matter most to you.

HOA dues & what they cover

As of 2026, Hidden River Estates' HOA fee is published at $250 per month, covering grounds maintenance, upkeep of the pools and tennis courts, trash pickup, and, in many sections, internet service bundled into that monthly charge (Redfin community listing, 2026; BA Homes, bahomes.info). Because the community spans townhomes, cottages, villas, and multi-acre estates across six neighborhoods, dues and exactly what they include can vary by section and by which amenities a given phase has access to. We pull the current HOA document set, including the covenants, the budget, and the reserve study, for the specific address and section you are considering rather than relying on a single published figure that may not match every neighborhood.

Who is BA Homes

BA Homes, also marketed as "Bad Ass Homes," is based in downtown Murfreesboro at 6 Public Square North and has been BBB accredited since October 2023 (Better Business Bureau, 2026). The builder describes more than 25 years of residential construction experience in the Rutherford County market and says it has built over 2,000 homes, with founder Brian Burns and his team staying hands-on from initial design selections through closing (bahomes.info/about, 2026). Buyer reviews posted on the builder's own site describe a smooth first-time buyer process and a builder who stays involved through the full build. As with any builder testimonial, we treat first-party reviews as a starting point, not the full picture, and we encourage you to also check the BBB profile and talk with recent Hidden River Estates buyers directly before you commit.

Property taxes to plan for

Rutherford County completed its state-mandated four-year reappraisal in 2026, and the county and City of Murfreesboro certified new revenue-neutral rates on June 24, 2026: $1.4885 per $100 of assessed value for Rutherford County and $0.7529 per $100 for the City of Murfreesboro, for a combined rate of roughly $2.2414 per $100 of assessed value inside city limits (WGNS Radio, June 24, 2026, citing Rutherford County Assessor Rob Mitchell). Tennessee assesses residential property at 25% of appraised value, so the rate applies to that assessed figure rather than the full purchase price. Because Hidden River Estates addresses in the 37128 zip code carry city, county, and any applicable school-district components, we recommend pulling the exact current tax bill for a specific address from the Rutherford County Trustee before you finalize a budget — we're happy to help track that number down.

Market context: what homes have been trading for

For broader Rutherford County / Murfreesboro context: Redfin's Murfreesboro housing market page reported a median sale price of $405,000 over the trailing three months as of mid-2026, down 4.8% from the same period a year earlier, while Zillow's Home Value Index for the 37128 zip put the average home value at $420,889 as of 2026, down 4.3% year-over-year with homes going pending in around 14 days (Redfin Data Center; Zillow Home Value Index, 2026). Other trailing reads on the broader Murfreesboro market have shown figures as high as the high $400,000s in the same window, which is a reminder that median price depends heavily on which homes sold and in which neighborhoods during the period measured. These are backward-looking sales statistics for the general market, not a projection, and they are not specific to Hidden River Estates' current inventory. We can't predict future prices, and we don't try to — what we can do is pull the live, current pricing and incentives for the exact home and section you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden River Estates gated? Yes, multiple sections of the community feature controlled, gated access, though the exact entry points and hours can vary by neighborhood, so we confirm the specifics for the section you're touring.

What school zone is Hidden River Estates in? Schools are assigned by address, not by neighborhood, and zoning can change as the county grows. Before you write an offer, we recommend pulling the current, address-specific school assignment and report card directly from GreatSchools.org and the Tennessee Department of Education report card site.

Can I still buy in Hidden River Estates? As of 2026 the community is actively selling, with phases 1A through 4 approved and Phase 3 in active construction per May 2026 city building permits, so availability depends on which neighborhood and phase currently has inventory. We check live availability before you tour.

Does Hidden River Estates allow short-term rentals? Rental rules, including any short-term or minimum-lease restrictions, are set in each section's HOA covenants rather than by the city as a blanket rule for the whole community. If a rental strategy is part of your plan, we help you pull the specific covenant language for the section you're considering before you buy.