Somerset Springs

Somerset Springs is a townhome community on the Maury County side of Spring Hill (Ward 4), sitting on approximately 41 acres with around 480 units. It's located off Port Royal Road, near the intersection with Saturn Parkway — one of the more accessible locations in town for anyone commuting north toward Nashville or Franklin. The developer is Somerset Springs LP, and the builder is Gross Builders (now operating as Gross Residential). Construction started in 2007 and continued through 2021. Homes here range from $230,000 to $353,000 on resale, making it one of the most affordable options in Spring Hill.

History and Development

Somerset Springs started construction in 2007, right at the edge of the housing bust. That timing matters. The first phases went up before the Great Recession slowed everything down, and the community took over a decade to build out fully — a pace that reflects both market conditions and the phased nature of the development.

The builder, Gross Residential (formerly Gross Builders), is a fourth-generation family business founded in 1916 in the Cleveland, Ohio area. They're primarily known for multi-family and townhome development, with a portfolio of over 11,000 apartment homes across Ohio, Tennessee, Alabama, and the Carolinas. They handle development, construction, and property management — which is relevant here because they also manage some of the rental units within Somerset Springs.

The community was built out in phases across multiple sections (listings reference Phase 2 Section 3, Phase 2 Section 4, Phase 3 Section 2, etc.), with the final units completing around 2019-2021. The community is now fully built out with no new construction available.

Current status: Fully built out. All purchases are resale through MLS.

Location and Access

Somerset Springs sits in a solid location for Spring Hill. Port Royal Road is one of the main commercial corridors on the south side of town, and Saturn Parkway is just minutes away, giving you a direct shot to I-65.

Key distances and access points:

• Saturn Parkway / I-65: Minutes away via Port Royal Road
• Downtown Nashville: Approximately 30 miles, 35-40 minutes without traffic
• Downtown Franklin: Approximately 20 minutes north
• The Crossings of Spring Hill: Nearby shopping center with Publix, restaurants, and retail
• Port Royal shopping corridor: Adjacent — grocery, gas, dining all within a few minutes
• Fischer Park at Port Royal: 30-acre city park with playground, splash pad, walking trails, sports fields — very close by

Streets within the community: Somerset Springs Drive (main road), Arum Court, Bellflower Circle, Fennel Court, Lavender Court, Wells Way, Hillside Lane.

Nearby subdivisions: Abbington Downs, Baker Springs, Candlewood, Dartford, Hardins Landing, Haynes Crossing, Port Royal Estates, Williams Park.

Homes

Somerset Springs is all townhomes. No single-family detached homes. The units are attached, typically two or three stories, with garages included on most models.

Gross Builders offered several floor plans during construction:

The Madison

• 1,600 sq ft
• 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
• 2-car garage
• Original starting price: $211,900 (during construction)

The Courtyard

• 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
• Master suite with walk-in closet
• Private fenced courtyard (hence the name)
• Pantry included

Villa Homes

• Larger than the standard townhome models
• Details on specific square footage are limited, but some resales show units up to 2,458 sq ft

The majority of units fall in the 1,123 to 1,720 sq ft range, with the average around 1,346 sq ft and the median at 1,280 sq ft. Most are 2-3 bedrooms with 2.5-3 bathrooms. Nearly all include a garage.

Architectural style: Townhome/attached construction with vinyl siding. Two-story layouts are standard. End units offer more windows and patio privacy.

Pricing (based on recent sales and active listings)

Current active listings (as of early 2026) show 2-bedroom units in the mid-$260Ks and 3-bedroom units in the low-to-mid $300Ks. Units that back up to open fields or are end-units tend to list slightly higher.

Amenities

For a townhome community at this price point, Somerset Springs packs a decent amenity package.

Community amenities:

• Swimming pool
• Clubhouse (available for community events)
• Fitness center
• Playground
• Walking trails

The pool and fitness center are the main draws. The clubhouse has a covered seating area and can be reserved for events. The walking trails connect through green space within the community.

There's no golf course, tennis courts, or pickleball courts on-site. But you're close enough to Fischer Park at Port Royal (30 acres of public park with trails, sports fields, splash pad) and other city facilities that it's not a real gap.

HOA

HOA fees: $118–$172 per month, depending on the unit and phase.

One-time fees: $216–$585 (transfer or initiation fees at purchase).

What's included in HOA:

• Exterior maintenance
• Grounds maintenance and landscaping of common areas
• Recreation facilities (pool, fitness center, clubhouse)
• Trail and playground maintenance

The exterior maintenance inclusion is a key selling point for a townhome community. You're not responsible for the outside of your building — that's the HOA's job. Individual homeowners maintain their private patio/courtyard areas.

HOA management: The HOA is managed locally. Gross Residential also handles some property management within the community for rental units.

Schools

Somerset Springs is zoned for Maury County Public Schools (MCPS):

• Marvin Wright Elementary School (grades 1-4) — Niche grade B, ranked #3 among Maury County elementary schools. Math proficiency 48.5%, ELA proficiency 54.4% — both significantly above Maury County averages (33.2% and 30.1% respectively). This is one of the better elementary schools on the Maury County side of Spring Hill.
• Spring Hill Middle School (grades 5-8) — GreatSchools rating 5/10, 524 students. Math proficiency 34%, reading proficiency 35%. Ranked 2nd among Maury County middle schools. Above district averages but the student-teacher ratio (17.4:1) is higher than Williamson County schools nearby.
• Spring Hill High School (grades 9-12) — GreatSchools rating 4/10, 1,243 students. Graduation rate approximately 83-92% depending on the source. Math proficiency 19%, reading proficiency 35%. Below the state average on academic metrics.

The Maury County vs. Williamson County school gap is real. Families prioritizing top-rated schools often look at Williamson County-zoned subdivisions instead. That said, Marvin Wright Elementary is a bright spot — it consistently outperforms the county and state averages.

Community Feel

Somerset Springs attracts a mix of first-time buyers, young families, and investors. The price point — under $350K for most units — makes it accessible in a way that many Spring Hill subdivisions no longer are. That also means there's a notable rental presence. Apartments.com shows 19 rental listings at any given time, and lease prices run around $1,800-$2,300/month for 2-3 bedroom units.

The community is quieter and more settled than you might expect for a townhome development. The street names (Lavender Court, Bellflower Circle) are a little precious, but the actual layout works fine — the streets are relatively low-traffic and the units that back to open fields get a sense of breathing room.

It's not the kind of place with organized community events or a full-time lifestyle director. The amenities are there if you want them, but there's no social programming infrastructure. Neighbors tend to know each other casually rather than being deeply involved in community governance.

The location near Port Royal Road means you're close to everything you need day-to-day without getting in a car for more than 2-3 minutes. Publix, Kroger, restaurants, gas stations, coffee shops — it's all right there.

Honest Pros and Cons

Pros

• Most affordable entry point in Spring Hill — under $300K for a 2-bedroom, under $350K for a 3-bedroom. Very few neighborhoods in the city match this price point anymore
• HOA includes exterior maintenance — you don't deal with the outside of your building, which is the whole point of townhome living
• Location is excellent for the price — Port Royal Road corridor, minutes from Saturn Parkway/I-65, close to shopping and dining
• Amenities are solid for the price — pool, fitness center, clubhouse, playground, and trails at $118-$172/month is reasonable
• Good elementary school — Marvin Wright Elementary significantly outperforms Maury County averages
• Fully built out — no construction noise or dust, mature landscaping, established community
• Close to Fischer Park — 30-acre public park with splash pad, walking trails, sports fields just down the road

Cons

• High rental/investor presence — a meaningful percentage of units are rented out, which can affect community cohesion and resale appeal for owner-occupants
• Townhome stigma — some buyers in the Spring Hill market specifically avoid attached housing. This limits your resale buyer pool compared to single-family detached neighborhoods
• Maury County schools at the secondary level — Spring Hill High School's GreatSchools 4/10 rating and 19% math proficiency is a real weakness. Marvin Wright Elementary is good, but the middle and high school picture is less encouraging
• Units skew small — average 1,346 sq ft, median 1,280 sq ft. If you need more than 3 bedrooms or want a real home office, you'll feel tight
• No yard to speak of — the Courtyard model has a fenced patio, but most units have minimal private outdoor space
• Average 82 days on market — homes here sell slower than many Spring Hill subdivisions, which means if you need to sell quickly, you may need to price aggressively
• Construction quality varies by phase — units built during the recession era (2008-2012) may have different finishes and materials than later phases

Last updated: April 2026

Sources: Nashville Home Guru, Nashville MLS, NewHomeSource, Neighborhoods.com, Redfin, Apartments.com, Gross Residential, GreatSchools, Niche, PublicSchoolReview, SchoolDigger, City of Spring Hill, MyStateMLS