Westhaven Active Adult

Independent Assessment

Southern Land Company's own press materials and multiple local Williamson County news outlets covering the 2021 groundbreaking confirm that Westhaven's Active Adult section is dedicated solely to residents 55 and over with no residents under age 19 — a specific, explicit age-restriction commitment beyond typical active-adult marketing language, which is why it is classified as legally age-restricted. There is a real risk of conflation: Southern Land Company's press materials primarily promote the 'Astor Club & Residences' as a 211-unit, fully serviced rental building for residents 55 and better, which is a separate product from the for-sale Active Adult homes covered here. Both share the Astor Club amenity building and the Westhaven Active Adult name in some marketing, so buyers should always confirm with Southern Land Company's sales office whether a specific listing is a for-sale Active Adult home or a rental unit within Astor Club & Residences before proceeding. Active Adult-specific pricing and HOA fees could not be independently confirmed from primary sources and should be verified directly.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a legally age-restricted, for-sale home within one of Nashville's most amenity-rich and walkable master-planned communities, with a wide range of home types and sizes from villas to large single-family homes, and who want built-in access to a full-service amenity club (pools, spa, salon, dining) without needing to join a golf club or separate country club, are a strong fit for Westhaven Active Adult. Its close proximity to Historic Downtown Franklin also suits buyers who want walkable access to shops, restaurants, and civic life.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Southern Land Company celebrated a groundbreaking for the Active Adult and Astor Club offering at Westhaven around 2021 and began home construction in 2025, planning 190 for-sale homes in single-family and attached villa and townhome models. Homes range from approximately 2,289 to 6,299 square feet with three to six bedrooms and three-and-a-half to six bathrooms, all with attached garages. This for-sale Active Adult section is distinct from the separate Astor Club & Residences, a 211-unit rental building on the same site for renters age 55 and better, though both share access to the Astor Club amenity building.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

A verified, Active Adult-specific starting price could not be independently confirmed from primary sources. Pricing across the broader Westhaven master plan runs well into seven figures for new single-family construction, with a community-wide median reported in the $1.3 million range in recent secondary reporting; buyers should not assume this figure applies directly to the Active Adult section's smaller villa and townhome products and should request current, section-specific pricing directly from Southern Land Company's sales office.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

As a 2025-launched new-construction section, Westhaven Active Adult homes are purchased directly from Southern Land Company with a builder warranty; a resale market has not yet meaningfully developed given the community's recent launch. Buyers should expect ongoing construction activity across the broader Westhaven master plan for a period of years and should confirm current available homesites, floor plans, and pricing directly with the sales office.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes in Westhaven Active Adult are subject to Williamson County property tax, assessed at the county's current rate, plus applicable City of Franklin municipal charges. Tennessee has no state income tax; the state administers a property tax relief program for qualifying low-income elderly and disabled homeowners through the county trustee's office, a separate benefit from this community's 55+ eligibility threshold. Buyers should confirm the current millage rate and assessed value directly with the Williamson County Assessor of Property.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Westhaven Active Adult offers a gated, low-maintenance lifestyle within a much larger, walkable master-planned community, giving residents a full-service amenity club (the Astor Club) alongside easy access to Westhaven's broader retail, dining, and trail network. Because the section shares its site and some branding with the separate Astor Club & Residences rental building, prospective buyers should expect a mix of homeowners and renters using the shared Astor Club amenities, distinct from a fully private, owner-only club.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Westhaven Active Adult sits within the roughly 1,500-acre Westhaven master-planned community in western Franklin, Tennessee, off Highway 96 West, about three miles from Historic Downtown Franklin. The community's commercial and office hub is located around 1001 Westhaven Boulevard. The location offers walkable access to Westhaven's own town center shops and restaurants, plus a short drive to downtown Franklin's broader dining, civic, and healthcare infrastructure.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Westhaven's Active Adult section is confirmed by Southern Land Company's own official materials as legally age-restricted: the section is dedicated solely to residents 55 and over, with no residents under the age of 19 residing with them, consistent with the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) framework. Buyers should confirm current age-verification procedures directly with Southern Land Company or the HOA, and should specifically confirm whether a given listing is a for-sale Active Adult home (covered here) or a unit within the separate Astor Club & Residences rental building, which is a distinct, non-age-restricted-for-sale product not covered by this directory.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

As a 2025-launched new-construction section, Westhaven Active Adult has no meaningful resale market or price history yet, and buyers should expect ongoing construction activity across the broader Westhaven community for a period of years. Pricing at Westhaven generally runs well into seven figures for the master plan overall, and an Active Adult-specific starting price could not be independently confirmed, so cost may be a significant limiting factor for many buyers. Buyers must also take care to distinguish the for-sale Active Adult homes from the separate, similarly named Astor Club & Residences rental building on the same site, since sources sometimes blend marketing for both.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within Williamson County's 55-plus market, Westhaven Active Adult is positioned at a significantly higher price point than the more modest, all-brick cottage homes at nearby Reid Hill Commons, reflecting Westhaven's larger home sizes, walkable town-center setting, and full-service Astor Club amenities. Buyers wanting a smaller, more affordable, already-established community should look to Reid Hill Commons, while buyers prioritizing new construction, a wide range of home types, and resort-style club amenities within a premier master-planned setting should focus on Westhaven Active Adult.

Current Listings

A connected local agent or Southern Land Company's own sales office can confirm current new-construction availability, official pricing, and whether a specific listing is a for-sale Active Adult home versus an Astor Club & Residences rental unit.

Is Westhaven Active Adult legally age-restricted?

Yes. Southern Land Company's own materials confirm the Active Adult section is dedicated solely to residents 55 and over, with no residents under age 19, consistent with the federal HOPA framework.

Is Westhaven Active Adult the same as the Astor Club & Residences?

No. The Astor Club & Residences is a separate, 211-unit fully serviced rental building on the same site for renters age 55 and better. Westhaven Active Adult refers to the for-sale homes (190 planned in single-family, villa, and townhome models), whose owners also receive membership in the shared Astor Club amenity building. Always confirm with the sales office whether a specific listing is for-sale or a rental.

How many for-sale homes are planned at Westhaven Active Adult?

Southern Land Company plans to build 190 for-sale homes in single-family, attached villa, and townhome models, ranging from about 2,289 to 6,299 square feet. Construction began in 2025 and is ongoing as of the last update.

What amenities come with a Westhaven Active Adult home?

Active Adult homeowners receive Astor Club membership included with their purchase: pickleball courts, indoor and outdoor pools, a private spa, hair salon, and dining options, plus a community garden, outdoor kitchen and bar, fire pits, and bocce courts.