History and Development
The Reserve at Port Royal started in 2006 — one year before the housing market went off a cliff. Like many developments that launched in that era, the community experienced a long, stop-and-start buildout that has stretched nearly two decades.
The developer, Tennessee Contractors, brought the project through Spring Hill's planning process. The active builder for new construction is Celebration Homes, a Nashville-area builder founded in 2001 by Randall Smith and Corey Craig (alongside Craig's father Lloyd Craig). Celebration Homes has been consistently ranked among Nashville's top 10 privately held builders and won the "Best in American Living Award" in 2019. Corey Craig was notably the youngest licensed broker and contractor in Tennessee history when he started, and was honored by Professional Builder magazine in 2017 as one of the "40 under 40" housing professionals nationwide. They also operate Heritage Homes (focused on executive homes in Williamson County) as a secondary brand.
The community has developed in at least five major phases. MLS listings reference Phase 3, Phase 4, and Phase 5 (with sections 1, 2, 3, and 4). A City of Spring Hill resolution (Resolution 23-77) authorized acceptance of the offer of dedication for Phase 5, Sections 1, 2, and 4 — confirming active development as recently as 2023. The model home is at 5186 Port Royal Road.
The community includes both single-family detached homes and townhomes, which is somewhat unusual for Spring Hill — most subdivisions are one or the other.
Current status: Active construction. Celebration Homes is building new homes in Phase 5 sections. Earlier phases are fully built and occupied.
Location and Access
This is one of the better-connected locations in Spring Hill. Port Royal Road is a major commercial artery, and the subdivision is just a couple of minutes from Saturn Parkway, which dumps directly onto I-65.
Key distances and access points:
- Saturn Parkway / I-65: Approximately 2-3 minutes
- Downtown Nashville: About 34 miles, roughly 40 minutes without traffic
- Downtown Franklin: Approximately 20 minutes north
- Fischer Park at Port Royal: About 2 miles south on Port Royal Road. A 30-acre city park with splash pad, ADA playground, walking trails, sports fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, and a veterans memorial
- The Crossings of Spring Hill: Nearby shopping center
- Twice Daily convenience store: On Port Royal Road and Reserve — opened in early 2024
Streets within the community: Reserve Boulevard (main road), Countess Lane, Daniel Lane, Gale Lane (and Gale Court), Queens Place, Silverton Circle, Solomon Lane, Wesley Road.
Nearby subdivisions: Abbington Downs, Baker Springs, Candlewood, Dartford, Hardins Landing, Haynes Crossing, Port Royal Estates, Williams Park.
Directions from I-65: Take Saturn Parkway West, exit at Port Royal Road, turn right. The community entrance is on the right.
Homes
The Reserve at Port Royal includes two housing types: single-family detached homes and townhomes. This mix is one of the community's distinguishing features — you get both price points and lifestyle options within the same neighborhood.
Single-family homes:
- 3-6 bedrooms, 2-4 bathrooms
- 1,720 to 4,412 sq ft (median 2,296 sq ft, average 2,551 sq ft)
- Two-story and some single-story options
- 2-car garages standard
Townhomes:
- 2-3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Open-concept layouts
- The Belden is one known floor plan: 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, open concept with features like shiplap in the dining area
Celebration Homes positions their product as "More Space and More Style" — their tagline across all communities. They offer a design center for customization and green home options. The sales manager is Jeff Terrell, reachable at 615-972-8668.
Lot sizes: Typically around 0.16 to 0.25 acres based on recent listings, which is standard for Spring Hill. Cul-de-sac lots (like those on Gale Court) tend to be slightly larger.
Architectural style: Mixed — the 20-year buildout means you'll see homes from 2006 through 2026, with different design standards and materials across phases. Newer Celebration Homes builds feature more contemporary design elements.
Pricing Summary
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall price range | $289,000–$719,000 |
| Current active listings | $469,900–$719,000 |
| Median sale price | $465,000 |
| Average price per sq ft (sold) | $215 |
| Average price per sq ft (active) | $194 |
| Average property taxes | ~$1,596/year |
| Average days on market | 75 days |
| Monthly rents (3BR townhome) | $1,979–$2,339 |
The wide price range reflects the mix of townhomes (lower end) and larger single-family homes (upper end). The $719,000 listing on Queens Place is a 4-bed, 3.5-bath with upgraded finishes. Most single-family resales cluster in the $470K-$530K range.
Amenities
The Reserve at Port Royal has a more complete amenity package than many similarly-priced Spring Hill subdivisions.
On-site amenities:
- Swimming pool
- Playground
- Underground utilities (no overhead power lines)
- Sidewalks throughout much of the community
What the pool and playground cover: The pool is the centerpiece amenity. The playground serves the family demographic well. Underground utilities are an underrated feature — it means no power line aesthetics and generally fewer outage issues.
A short drive away:
- Fischer Park at Port Royal is about 2 miles south on Port Royal Road. This is a 30-acre Spring Hill city park with an ADA-compliant playground, splash pad with water spray features, Veterans Wall and Plaza, three football/soccer fields, tennis and basketball courts, a 3,000-foot walking/multi-use path, and restroom facilities. This park dramatically extends the amenity equation for Reserve at Port Royal residents without costing the HOA a dime.
Nearby:
- The Crossings of Spring Hill (Publix, restaurants, retail)
- Port Royal Road commercial corridor (gas, dining, services)
HOA
HOA fees: $44–$172 per month, depending on whether you're in a townhome or single-family section and which phase.
The range is wide because the community has different product types. Townhome sections tend to have higher HOA fees because they include more exterior maintenance. Single-family sections pay less.
HOA Management: Acclaimed Property Management, based in Spring Hill.
- Address: 3011 Harrah Dr, Suite A, Spring Hill, TN 37174
- Phone: 615-241-1557
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4:30pm, Friday 9am-12pm
HOA governance features:
- Architectural Review Committee (ARC) with formal request and guidelines process
- Reserve study completed
- Community plats and documents available through HOA website
- Online dues payment portal
- Homeowner voting system
- Community Facebook group
- News/events calendar
The HOA website (thereserveatportroyal.com) is functional and includes pool rules, ARC guidelines, board info, FAQs, and a community calendar. This is more organized than many Spring Hill HOAs.
Schools
The Reserve at Port Royal 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%. Significantly outperforms Maury County averages (33.2% math, 30.1% ELA). Some homes may be zoned for Spring Hill Elementary depending on phase.
- Spring Hill Middle School (grades 5-8) — GreatSchools 5/10, 524 students. Math proficiency 34%, reading proficiency 35%. Ranked 2nd among 5 Maury County middle schools. Some earlier listings reference E.A. Cox Middle School as an alternative assignment.
- Spring Hill High School (grades 9-12) — GreatSchools 4/10, 1,243 students. Graduation rate approximately 83-92%. Math proficiency 19%, reading proficiency 35%.
Same story as most Maury County-zoned Spring Hill subdivisions: the elementary school is decent (Marvin Wright is a real asset), the middle school is average, and the high school lags behind Williamson County alternatives. For families, the Marvin Wright zoning is a selling point through 4th grade — after that, the picture gets more complicated.
Community Feel
The Reserve at Port Royal sits in the middle of the action on Port Royal Road, which gives it a different feel than more tucked-away subdivisions. You're close to everything — grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, the park — but you're also hearing road noise on the perimeter lots.
The community is described on Nextdoor as clean, convenient, dog-friendly, family-friendly, friendly, peaceful, safe, welcoming, and well-maintained. With 300+ homes and a mix of townhomes and single-family, you get a broader demographic range than a single-product community would attract. Young couples in townhomes, growing families in 4-bedrooms, and a few investor-owned rentals mixed in.
The Celebration Homes presence gives the newer sections a cohesive, modern look. The older phases from 2006-2015 have a different aesthetic. This is just the reality of a community that's been building for 20 years.
The HOA is actively managed through Acclaimed Property Management, which means there's a real organization behind the pool maintenance, ARC enforcement, and community communications. The HOA website, Facebook group, and online payment portal suggest a level of professionalism that not every Spring Hill HOA achieves.
There's a rental component — Apartments.com shows several houses and townhomes available for rent at $1,979-$2,339/month, and some investors have bought here. It's not overwhelming, but it's present.