166 Cottonwood Dr, Franklin, TN 37069
Active · $825,000
MLS #3247424 · updated 2026-06-23 · listed with Compass Tennessee, LLC
Active · $825,000
MLS #3247424 · updated 2026-06-23 · listed with Compass Tennessee, LLC






























3-bed, 2.5-bath home at 166 Cottonwood Dr in Cottonwood Est, Franklin, 2,468 sqft, $825,000 ($334/sqft), by Compass Tennessee, LLC.
166 Cottonwood Dr is a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in Franklin, TN 37069, offered at $825,000, about $334/sq ft across 2,468 sq ft.
At $334/sq ft, this home is about 10% below the Cottonwood Est median list price per square foot of $372.
Market read: Cottonwood Est is a balanced market at about 4.5 months of inventory.
School zone: assigned to Walnut Grove Elementary, Grassland Middle School, Franklin High School. Attendance zones can change; verify current assignment with the district.
Next step: ask Grant Hammond anything about 166 Cottonwood Dr (comps, HOA, tours) and he replies personally, usually same day.
Analysis by Grant Hammond, Compass RE. Figures as of 2026-06-23. RealTracs via IDX.
This is a standard residential home (homes silo), not a short-term-rental property.
UNBELIEVABLE price in Cottonwood! This charming, all brick beauty has adorable curb appeal, is loaded with character and sits on one of the best lots in the community overlooking open green space. With only 1 direct neighbor, this home has incredible views of nature from the family room, dining room and patio that allows you to have a great amount of privacy. Walk through the front door and the into the family room that is flooded with natural light and adorned with grasscloth wallpaper, a brick fireplace, hardwood floors and beautiful millwork. The home office has a bay window overlooking the lush front yard, stylish wallpaper and built in book shelves that are perfect for home organization. The gourmet kitchen is a showstopper from the built in gas cooktop, microwave, oven and decorative range hood to the oversized island, granite countertops and under cabinet lighting. Another bay window in the dining room overlooks a treeline with more beautiful views. Upstairs, you'll find 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The owner's suite has two large walk in closets with built in shelving. There is also a HUGE attic space that spans the entirety of the home that is floored and ready for your seasonal belongings. Over the 2 car garage, there is a separate entrance to the oversized bonus room that is the perfect escape for home schooling, a gym or a gaming/media room. Features include: plantation shutters, irrigation, Jenn Air & KitchenAid appliances, custom draperies, built in shelving in all closets and pantry, pull out shelves in kitchen cabinets, extra large aggregate driveway for overflow parking, and a brick mailbox. This beloved one owner home is the epitome of Southern elegance right in the heart of Cottonwood which has incredible amenities including a community pool, tennis courts and walking trails. Come see why this is Franklin's favorite community!
Listing remarks courtesy of Compass Tennessee, LLC via RealTracs.
At $334/sq ft, this home ranks in the 25th percentile of the 35 active homes in Cottonwood Est by price per square foot.
Computed by Grant Hammond from 35 Cottonwood Est comparables (RealTracs via IDX), as of 2026-07-17, refreshed weekly. Analysis, not an appraisal.
Median list price per square foot for active single-family homes by high-school attendance zone. Attendance zones cross city mailing lines; this is a price comparison, not a rating.
| High-school zone | Median $/sq ft |
|---|---|
| Brentwood | $367/sq ft |
| Ravenwood | $351/sq ft |
| Franklin | $349/sq ft |
| Independence | $338/sq ft |
| Fred J. Page | $327/sq ft |
| Centennial | $306/sq ft |
| Nolensville | $300/sq ft |
| Summit | $271/sq ft |
| Fairview | $261/sq ft |
Computed by Grant Hammond from active Williamson County listings (RealTracs via IDX). Analysis, not an appraisal.
| Active listings | 6 in Cottonwood Est |
|---|---|
| Recent absorption | about 1.3 sales / mo |
| Months of inventory | 4.5 months, a balanced market |
Supply-side and recent-sale context for Cottonwood Est. Sale figures are trailing 6/12/24-month medians of recorded Cottonwood Est closings. Source RealTracs via IDX, as of 2026-07-16. Analysis, not an appraisal.
Estimated monthly ownership for 166 Cottonwood Dr at $825,000: principal & interest, property tax, insurance, and HOA. Estimate only; not a loan offer.
| List price | $825,000 |
|---|---|
| HOA dues | $92 / mo |
| Property tax basis | Assessed value × 25% (TN residential ratio) × the Williamson County rate |
The Williamson County appraised value of $530,300 trails the $825,000 list price. If the next reassessment moves the appraised value toward today's market, estimated annual property tax would rise from about $1,723 now to roughly $2,681 (appraised value times the 25% Tennessee residential ratio times the Williamson County (unincorporated) rate). Reassessment timing and the certified rate can change, and a purchase does not by itself trigger reassessment. Verify with the Williamson County Assessor of Property and Trustee. Estimate only.
Last sale and county assessment from Williamson County public records; listing-cycle history tracked by the GH Market Engine.
Dated history for this listing, tracked by the GH Market Engine.
166 Cottonwood Dr sits in Cottonwood Est, Franklin, Williamson County.
In Cottonwood Est, homes there are priced around $372 per square foot; inventory is running at about 4.5 months, a balanced market.
Neighborhood housing-market facts computed by Grant Hammond from RealTracs via IDX, as of 2026-07-17. Market data, not an appraisal.
166 Cottonwood Dr is zoned for Walnut Grove Elementary, Grassland Middle School, Franklin High School. Attendance zones and enrollment change, confirm current zoning with the Williamson County Schools district before relying on it.
As of the latest update (2026-06-23), 166 Cottonwood Dr, Franklin is active, per RealTracs. Contact Grant Hammond, Compass RE, for current availability.
166 Cottonwood Dr, Franklin is listed at $825,000, about $334 per square foot across 2,468 square feet.
3 bedrooms and 2.5 ba (2 full, 1 half).
About $334 per square foot ($825,000 across 2,468 sqft).
166 Cottonwood Dr, Franklin was built in 1982.
Yes, 2 garage spaces, per the listing.
HOA dues are $92 per month, as listed.
166 Cottonwood Dr, Franklin is in the Cottonwood Est subdivision of Franklin.
166 Cottonwood Dr, Franklin is zoned for Walnut Grove Elementary, Grassland Middle School, Franklin High School. Attendance zones and enrollment change, verify current zoning with the Williamson County Schools district.
No, 166 Cottonwood Dr, Franklin is a standard residential home, not a permitted short-term rental. Ask Grant Hammond about STR-eligible inventory if that is your goal.
Grant Hammond, Compass RE (TN Broker), with 25+ years and $1B+ in Middle Tennessee sales. Use the tour or question form on this page.
At about $334 per square foot, 166 Cottonwood Dr, Franklin ranks in the 25th percentile of active Cottonwood Est listings by price per square foot, roughly 10% below the Cottonwood Est median. This is comp-based analysis by Grant Hammond, Compass RE, not an appraisal.
Cottonwood Est is currently a balanced market, at about 4.5 months of inventory, per RealTracs as of 2026-07-16.
Complete reported fields for 166 Cottonwood Dr (reference).
Get the full details, recent comparable sales, and any off-market options for 166 Cottonwood Dr - plus tour times if you want them. Grant Hammond, Compass RE, replies personally, usually the same day.
Listed with Compass Tennessee, LLC. Properties marked with the MTRMLS logo are provided courtesy of the RealTracs Internet Data Exchange Program. Information believed accurate but not guaranteed. IDX by Diverse Solutions.
Market guidance by Grant Hammond, Compass RE, 25+ years, $1B+ in Middle Tennessee sales.

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