Meadowlake and Iroqouis Estates

The neighborhood is hosting its annual community yard sale this Saturday.

All About Meadowlake and Iroquois Estates Description: Iroquois Estates was the first named subdivision in Brentwood, located in the heart of town. Adjacent Meadowlake is a later phase. Entrance: Entrances on Franklin Road at Meadowlake Road and Williamsburg Road No. of homes: 317 homes Price Range: $399,900-$569,900 Timeline: Built in the 1960s-1970s HOA dues: Voluntary HOA; residents donate $30/year for maintenance projects Notes: Mature trees, one acre lots, quiet streets and location within walking distance to stores, shops and churches. Many homes being renovated or rebuilt. Meadowlake Women’s Club; two annual picnics, neighborhood yard sale. Schools: SES,BMS,BHS Website: meadowlake-iroquois.com

Original owners, young families call city's first subdivision home
By AMY STUMPFL
Brentwood Home Page
With a growing number of renovation projects and an influx of young families, the Meadowlake/Iroquois Estates area is a neighborhood in transition. But one thing that hasn’t changed is the tight-knit sense of community that has thrived here for more than 40 years.

Nestled just off Franklin Road in the heart of west Brentwood, Iroquois Estates actually was the city’s first named subdivision, with adjacent Meadowlake built as a later phase. Today, the combined community comprises more than 300 homes – mostly traditional ranches built on large open lots.

“It’s just a great neighborhood, with beautiful, big park-like yards,” says Cindy Cook, a Realtor with Fridrich & Clark in Brentwood. “The location is perfect, tucked away from traffic but convenient to schools and shopping. But what really makes it special are the people.”

Cook lived in Meadowlake for 15 years, raising her family, helping to establish an active Women’s Club and serving as president of the home owner’s association. She recently relocated to Nolensville to be close to her grandson, but says she still thinks of Meadowlake as home.

“The neighbors are just wonderful,” she says. “During last year’s flood, and even the storms this spring which brought down a lot of trees, people pulled together to help each other out. It’s the kind of place where people still bring dinners to their neighbors when someone has been sick or has a new baby.”

Betsy Davies agrees, citing convenience and privacy as key benefits.

“There’s no through traffic, so it’s very quiet and peaceful,” says Davies, who has lived with her family in Meadowlake for 18 years. “We have an acre and a half lot, so there’s plenty of open space and established trees and greenery. You see a lot of people out walking, and it’s a nice place for the kids to play.”

Built from the late 1960s and early 1970s, the subdivision features a volunteer home owner’s association with annual dues of just $30. Residents enjoy a host of social events, including two annual picnics and a neighborhood yard sale – which is taking place this Saturday, May 21. Current values reflect the community’s desirable location: three homes are now listed on realtracs.com, ranging from $399,900-$569,900.

“Maybe it’s the economy, but a lot of residents are choosing to renovate rather than sell,” Davies says. “We’re seeing some really neat renovations, including some complete makeovers with people tearing down and rebuilding. The new homes may not be all that much bigger, but they’re more open compared to the original ranch style.

“We have a lot of younger families moving in, and yet my neighbors across the street are the original owners, so it’s a nice mix.”