Green Hills Homes

NASHVILLE’S WALKABLE LUXURY NEIGHBORHOOD | UPDATED JUNE 2026

Green Hills Homes at a Glance

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

Location and Daily Life in Green Hills

Green Hills is an unincorporated area of Nashville, governed by Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County. Most of what people call Green Hills falls within zip codes 37215, 37204, and 37205. The neighborhood sits south of downtown Nashville along Hillsboro Pike (US 431), and is bordered by Forest Hills to the south, Oak Hill to the east, Belle Meade to the west, and Hillsboro-West End to the north.
What makes Green Hills genuinely different from any other Nashville neighborhood is the combination of walkability and high-end retail. The 1.05 million square foot Mall at Green Hills sits at the neighborhood’s center, anchored by Nordstrom, Macy’s, Dillard’s, Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, and an Apple Store. Directly across Hillsboro Pike are Hill Center Green Hills (an outdoor lifestyle center home to West Elm, Anthropologie, Bonobos, Shake Shack, and CAVA) and Vertis Green Hills (the newer mixed-use development with North Italia, Sports & Social, and Doughbird). Trader Joe’s at 3909 Hillsboro Pike and Whole Foods Market at 4021 Hillsboro Pike sit within walking distance of one another.
The Bluebird Cafe at 4104 Hillsboro Pike, a 90-seat songwriter listening room in the Green Hills Village strip center, is arguably the most famous small music venue in country music. Songwriters have launched careers from that room for decades. Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift, and Kathy Mattea all developed material there. That blend of internationally known and unassuming is very Green Hills.
The neighborhood’s daily-life rhythm is anchored by a few signature spots: Fox’s Donut Den (a Green Hills fixture since 1977), Parnassus Books at 3900 Hillsboro Pike (the independent bookstore co-owned by author Ann Patchett), True Food Kitchen at 3996 Hillsboro Pike, and Char Restaurant on Bandywood Drive for steaks and live music. The Lipscomb University campus at One University Park Drive borders the neighborhood’s southern edge and contributes additional green space, sports facilities, and cultural programming.
Popular residential streets include Granny White Pike, Kimbark Drive, Warfield Drive, Woodmont Boulevard, Glen Echo Road, Estes Road, Hobbs Road, Hemingway Drive, Stanford Drive, and Wallace Lane. Each has its own character, from established tree-canopy streets to newer infill developments.

The Homes

Green Hills has one of the most diverse housing stocks in Nashville. You will find everything from original 1940s ranches to brand-new construction pushing $10 million. Home inventory here divides into two main types: traditional site-built homes, which made up 71% of house sales over the past 12 months, and HPR-detached houses (detached homes on shared horizontal property regime lots), which accounted for the remaining 29%. This variety means buyers across a wide price range can find a house in Green Hills.
Lot sizes range from compact infill parcels to estate properties over 1.8 acres, with an average home lot of approximately 0.35 acres. Many of the larger lots are concentrated on streets like Estes Road, Golf Club Lane, and near the Forest Hills border. Bedroom counts run from 2 to 9, and homes carry anywhere from 1 to 9 full bathrooms.
Year built spans more than a century, from 1922 to 2026, with a median year built of 2004 reflecting the heavy renovation, teardown-rebuild, and infill activity of the past 20 years. New construction is an active and growing segment: 66 homes built in 2024 or later closed during the rolling 12-month period, and new builds command the highest price per square foot in the neighborhood. Buyers looking for move-in-ready new construction will find plenty of options, while those interested in renovation projects can still find original homes with good bones on selected streets.
Specific Green Hills developments and pocket communities each have distinct positioning. Explore Abbottsford, Bancroft, Sugartree, Seven Hills, The Manning, Burton Hills, Northumberland, Barlow Glen, and Graymont.

Green Hills Home Market Data (Rolling 12-Month Period)

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

Homes in Green Hills move quickly: the typical home goes under contract well ahead of the broader Nashville metro average, and homes priced accurately in the first week consistently outperform those that require a later reduction. That makes precise pricing the single biggest variable in any Green Hills listing strategy.

Green Hills Home Sales by Price Tier (Rolling 12 Months)

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

Green Hills Price Per Square Foot by Tier

Price per square foot is the clearest signal of how much new construction and renovation depth drive value in Green Hills. Entry-tier homes trade near $384 per square foot, while homes above $5 million average roughly double that as buyers pay for new builds, premium lots, and high-end finishes.

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

Top 5 House Sales in Green Hills (May 2026)

The five highest home sales recorded in Green Hills last month show how wide the top of the market runs, from a renovated 1949 estate on Golf Club Lane to brand-new construction off Granny White. Time to close varied from a same-week deal to homes that sat well past the neighborhood median, a reminder that even at the high end, accurate pricing drives speed.

Source: RealTracs MLS closed home sales, Green Hills. Refreshed monthly.

Current Green Hills Active Inventory

At the most recent inventory pull, Green Hills had 138 active homes with a median list price of $1,995,000 and an average list price of $2,206,122, spanning $550,000 to $6,999,000. An additional 56 homes were under contract and 14 were marketed as Coming Soon. The active median list ($1.99M) prices above the rolling 12-month closed median ($1.39M), which is typical for Green Hills because the most expensive new-construction inventory tends to dominate the active market while entry-tier homes turn over faster. Homes priced accurately from day one continue to outperform, so first-week pricing remains the most important lever in any listing strategy.

Active Homes for Sale in Green Hills

Recently Sold Homes in Green Hills

Green Hills vs Adjacent Luxury Neighborhoods

Buyers comparing Green Hills to other Nashville-area luxury options are usually deciding between a small set of adjacent neighborhoods. Here is how the most common comparison set stacks up across published median sale price, closed volume, and character:

All neighborhood data above sourced from RealTracs MLS rolling 12-month periods as published on the corresponding Nashville Home Guru neighborhood pages. Brentwood figure represents the $2M-plus luxury subset only; the broader Brentwood market median sits below that level.

Green Hills prices below all three adjacent satellite cities (Belle Meade $2.65M, Forest Hills $2.025M, Brentwood luxury $2.85M) and roughly in line with Oak Hill ($1.69M), but does it with the highest home sale volume of any neighborhood in the comparison (393 closings vs 64 to 238 in the comparison set) and the only true walkability to a major retail district. The real Green Hills differentiator is the combination of higher volume and walkable lifestyle: more houses turn over here than anywhere else in this group, and it is the only address in the set where buyers can walk to the Mall, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and the Bluebird Cafe. For buyers torn between Green Hills and Belle Meade, the trade-off is usually walkability and downtown proximity versus larger lot size and country-club privacy.

The Hillsboro Pike Retail Corridor

The half-mile retail corridor along Hillsboro Pike is the structural reason Green Hills is the most walkable luxury neighborhood in Nashville. Three adjacent commercial properties share the heart of the corridor.
The Mall at Green Hills (2126 Abbott Martin Rd, Nashville, TN 37215) is the 1.05 million square foot Simon-owned enclosed shopping mall anchored by Nordstrom, Macy’s, and Dillard’s, with tenants including Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Apple, and Williams-Sonoma. It is the only enclosed luxury shopping mall in Middle Tennessee.
Hill Center Green Hills (4015 to 4031 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215) is the outdoor lifestyle center directly across Hillsboro Pike from the Mall, with tenants including West Elm, Anthropologie, Bonobos, Shake Shack, and CAVA.
Vertis Green Hills (3900 to 3996 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215) is the newer mixed-use development home to North Italia, Sports & Social, True Food Kitchen, Doughbird, and Parnassus Books. It is also where the Compass Green Hills office is located, which means Nashville Home Guru clients buying or selling in the neighborhood have direct, on-the-ground access to the brokerage office that touches the majority of Green Hills transactions.
Grocery and daily needs
Trader Joe’s at 3909 Hillsboro Pike was Nashville’s first Trader Joe’s location and remains one of the highest-volume locations in the metro. Whole Foods Market at 4021 Hillsboro Pike sits directly across the street and serves as the area’s flagship organic grocer.
Restaurants and signature spots
True Food Kitchen (3996 Hillsboro Pike) anchors the Vertis development with its anti-inflammatory seasonal menu. North Italia (3938 Hillsboro Pike) is the Fox Restaurant Concepts handmade Italian flagship. Char Restaurant on Bandywood Drive is the long-standing upscale steakhouse with live music. Fox’s Donut Den, a Green Hills institution since 1977, continues to draw daily lines.
Parnassus Books
Parnassus Books (3900 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 14, Nashville, TN 37215) is the independent bookstore co-owned by Pulitzer-finalist novelist Ann Patchett. It hosts national and local author events and is a frequent stop on Nashville cultural itineraries.
The Bluebird Cafe
The Bluebird Cafe at 4104 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215 is the 90-seat songwriter listening room housed in the Green Hills Village strip center. It is widely considered the most influential small music venue in country music. Performers have included Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift, Kathy Mattea, Steve Earle, Trisha Yearwood, and hundreds of others. Featured prominently in the ABC drama “Nashville,” it draws international visitors year-round.

Prefer Low-Maintenance Living Near Green Hills?

This guide focuses on homes, but the Green Hills area also offers condo and HPR communities for buyers who want a lock-and-leave lifestyle close to the same retail and dining. Each building has its own fee structure and amenity package, from basic exterior maintenance to full-service buildings with pools, fitness centers, and concierge services. Explore Village of Burton Hills, Fairsted Park, Four Seasons, Georgetown, Hampton Place, Hobbs Home, and The Hillsborough.

Parks and Outdoor Access

Green Hills provides easy access to several of Middle Tennessee’s most-visited natural areas.
Radnor Lake State Park (1160 Otter Creek Rd, Nashville, TN 37220) is a 1,368-acre Class II Natural Area immediately south of Green Hills, anchored by an 85-acre lake and more than 7 miles of hiking trails. Designated Tennessee’s first state natural area in 1974, it is one of the most-visited natural areas in the state.
Percy Warner Park and Edwin Warner Park (collectively the Warner Parks, headquartered at 50 Vaughn Rd, Nashville, TN 37221) together total approximately 3,180 acres of woodland, hiking trails, equestrian paths, and the Iroquois Steeplechase course. The main entrance to Percy Warner sits at the end of Belle Meade Boulevard, just minutes west of Green Hills.
Lipscomb University (One University Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37204) borders the southern edge of Green Hills with a 113-acre campus that includes green space, athletic facilities, and the Allen Arena.

Schools Serving Green Hills

Green Hills is part of the Metro Nashville Public Schools system. School zoning depends on the specific address, so confirm any individual property at the MNPS Zone Finder before relying on the listing.
Elementary: Julia Green Elementary (3500 Hobbs Rd, Nashville, TN 37215) is one of the most sought-after MNPS elementaries and offers an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. Percy Priest Elementary (1700 Otter Creek Rd, Nashville, TN 37215) serves portions of the Green Hills area near the Radnor Lake border.
Middle School: John Trotwood Moore Middle School (4425 Granny White Pike, Nashville, TN 37204) serves most Green Hills students and is an IB World School.
High School: Hillsboro High School (3812 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215) serves the Green Hills area and offers an IB Diploma Programme. The school has produced notable alumni across entertainment, business, and politics.
Private school options nearby: University School of Nashville (USN), Harpeth Hall, Montgomery Bell Academy, Ensworth, Christ Presbyterian Academy, and Lipscomb Academy are all within a 15-minute drive. The neighborhood’s central location makes it one of the best private-school commute footprints in Nashville.

Why Work with Nashville Home Guru in Green Hills

The data tells a clear story about who actually sells houses in Green Hills. Compass, Parks, and Pilkerton agents combined to represent 57.5% of all Green Hills home sales over the past 12 months, with 226 of 393 transactions involving one of these brokerages on either the listing or buying side. That share has grown steadily as Compass acquired Parks Real Estate in 2024 and consolidated the top Nashville agents under one network.
Why does this matter? When your agent’s brokerage handles more than half of neighborhood transactions, you benefit from Compass Private Exclusive listings that never hit the public MLS, Coming Soon access before competing buyers know a home exists, direct relationships with listing agents on both sides of deals, and accurate pricing intelligence based on real transaction data rather than algorithms.
Nashville Home Guru is the data-driven team Patrick Higgins built around exactly that intelligence. Patrick is a six-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent and leads the #1 ranked team in Nashville and #7 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends, with 1,100+ career transactions and $500M+ in residential sales across Middle Tennessee. With 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews at 5.0 stars, client feedback consistently reflects what the transaction record already shows.
Compass is the number-one residential real estate brokerage in the United States by sales volume. After merging with Parks Real Estate in 2024, Compass agents represent approximately 1 in 4 homes sold in Tennessee. For sellers, our Compass 3-Phase Marketing Strategy delivers measurable results: homes pre-marketed through Compass Private Exclusive and Coming Soon programs sell for 2.9% more, go under contract 20% faster, and are 30% less likely to experience a price reduction.

Frequently Asked Questions About Green Hills Homes

How much does a home in Green Hills cost?
Across the most recent rolling 12-month period, homes in Green Hills closed at a median sale price of $1,385,000 and an average of $1,732,308, ranging from $305,000 to $9,126,168. The largest share of activity falls in the $1 million to $2 million tier, which accounts for 47.3% of all closings (186 of 393 home sales). Median price per square foot is $425.
How many homes sell in Green Hills each year?
Green Hills recorded 393 home sales over the most recent rolling 12-month period, making it one of the highest-volume luxury housing markets in Davidson County. Roughly two-thirds of those sales closed between $1 million and $5 million, with 10 sales above $5 million. The median home goes under contract in about 18 days at a 97.2% sale-to-list ratio.
What was the highest home sale in Green Hills recently?
The highest home sale recorded in Green Hills in May 2026 was 1617 Graybar Ln in 37215, a 7,281-square-foot home built in 2018 that closed at $5,253,000 ($721 per square foot) after just 5 days on market. It was followed by 2107 Golf Club Ln at $4,500,000 and a new-construction home at 1117 Granny White Ct that closed at $4,170,000. See the Top 5 House Sales chart above for the full list.
Are there new construction homes in Green Hills?
Yes. New construction is an active and growing segment of the Green Hills housing market, with closings recorded on homes built as recently as 2026. New builds concentrate on teardown-rebuild infill lots and command the highest price per square foot in the neighborhood, with recent new-construction sales clearing $700 per square foot. Because new-construction inventory often sells before it reaches the public market, call Patrick Higgins at 615-682-1718 to see what is available or coming soon.
Where is Green Hills located in Nashville?
Green Hills sits in south-central Davidson County, approximately 5 miles south of downtown Nashville along Hillsboro Pike (US 431). The neighborhood is bordered by Forest Hills to the south, Oak Hill to the east, Belle Meade to the west, and Hillsboro Village to the north. Drive time to downtown ranges from 10 to 25 minutes depending on traffic.
What zip codes are in Green Hills?
Green Hills primarily spans zip codes 37215 (the heart of the neighborhood including The Mall at Green Hills and the Hillsboro Pike retail corridor), 37204 (the eastern edge toward Lipscomb University), and 37205 (the northwestern edge toward Belle Meade). The exact boundaries are not formally defined since Green Hills is unincorporated.
Is Green Hills a good fit for move-up buyers and growing families?
Yes. Green Hills is one of the strongest fits in Nashville for move-up buyers and growing families. The median home runs $1,385,000 at roughly 3,657 square feet, which buys a substantial 4-to-5 bedroom home, and the neighborhood is zoned to highly rated Metro schools including Julia Green Elementary, John Trotwood Moore Middle, and Hillsboro High, all International Baccalaureate programs. Families also get walkable retail, Radnor Lake and the Warner Parks minutes away, and a 15-minute footprint to most of Nashville’s top private schools.
Is Green Hills walkable?
The retail core of Green Hills is one of the most walkable luxury shopping districts in Nashville. Residents on streets within a half-mile of Hillsboro Pike can walk to The Mall at Green Hills, Hill Center, Vertis Green Hills, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, the Bluebird Cafe, and dozens of restaurants. Outside the retail core, Green Hills is more car-dependent like most American luxury neighborhoods.
How much are HOA fees on Green Hills homes?
Most traditional homes in Green Hills have no HOA or only minimal annual fees. HPR-detached homes and gated communities do carry dues, typically running from around $100 to $700 or more per month depending on amenities. Gated communities like Sugartree, Seven Hills, and Abbottsford carry higher monthly fees that support private pools, tennis courts, and clubhouses.
What types of houses are available in Green Hills?
Green Hills has exceptional housing diversity. Options include original 1920s and 1940s cottages and ranches, mid-century homes, extensive renovations, and new construction from local and national builders. Home inventory splits between traditional site-built homes (71% of recent closings) and HPR-detached homes on shared lots (29%). Home sizes range from about 935 to nearly 13,729 square feet, and the oldest home in the rolling 12-month data was built in 1922, the newest in 2026.
What schools serve Green Hills?
Public schools serving Green Hills include Julia Green Elementary (3500 Hobbs Rd), Percy Priest Elementary (1700 Otter Creek Rd), John Trotwood Moore Middle School (4425 Granny White Pike), and Hillsboro High School (3812 Hillsboro Pike). The neighborhood also offers access to many of Nashville’s top private schools, including University School of Nashville, Harpeth Hall, Montgomery Bell Academy, Ensworth, Christ Presbyterian Academy, and Lipscomb Academy.
How far is Green Hills from downtown Nashville?
Green Hills is approximately 5 miles south of downtown Nashville via Hillsboro Pike or 21st Avenue. Drive time varies from 10 to 25 minutes depending on traffic. The neighborhood’s central location provides easy access to downtown, the Nashville International Airport, Brentwood, and Franklin.
Are there gated communities in Green Hills?
Yes. Several gated communities offer additional privacy and amenities. Sugartree, Seven Hills, and Abbottsford are among the most established. These communities typically feature private pools, tennis courts, and clubhouses with higher-than-average HOA fees to support the amenities.
What is The Mall at Green Hills?
The Mall at Green Hills (2126 Abbott Martin Rd, Nashville, TN 37215) is a 1.05 million square foot Simon-owned enclosed shopping mall anchored by Nordstrom, Macy’s, and Dillard’s, with tenants including Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Apple, and Williams-Sonoma. It is the only enclosed luxury shopping mall in Middle Tennessee.
What is The Bluebird Cafe?
The Bluebird Cafe at 4104 Hillsboro Pike is a 90-seat songwriter listening room widely considered the most influential small music venue in country music. Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift, Kathy Mattea, Steve Earle, and Trisha Yearwood have all played there. The room was featured prominently in the ABC drama “Nashville” and draws international visitors year-round.
How does Green Hills compare to Belle Meade, Forest Hills, Oak Hill, or Brentwood?
Using Nashville Home Guru’s own RealTracs polygon data published on each neighborhood page, Green Hills ($1,385,000 median) prices below Belle Meade ($2,650,000), Forest Hills ($2,025,000), and Brentwood’s $2M-plus luxury subset ($2,850,000), and slightly below Oak Hill ($1,687,500). Green Hills’ real differentiator is volume and walkability: 393 home sales over the past 12 months versus 64 to 238 in the comparison set, and it is the only address in the group with walkable access to a major retail district. Belle Meade and Forest Hills emphasize larger lots and country-club privacy; Oak Hill emphasizes strictly residential city zoning and Radnor Lake adjacency; Brentwood emphasizes Williamson County schools and larger suburban lots.
How does Patrick Higgins approach buying or selling a home in Green Hills?
Patrick approaches every Green Hills transaction from the data first. Because the neighborhood’s value swings on hyper-local factors like lot premiums, renovation depth, and the new-construction versus resale mix, he prices and negotiates off the actual RealTracs record rather than portal estimates, which matters most in the $1M to $2M tier where nearly half of all sales happen and competition is tightest. As a six-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent leading the #1 team in Nashville, and with Compass, Parks, and Pilkerton handling 57.5% of Green Hills sales, he also sees a meaningful share of inventory before it reaches the public market, which helps buyers compete and gives sellers a built-in pool of qualified demand.
Who is the best real estate agent for buying or selling in Green Hills?
Patrick Higgins of Nashville Home Guru at Compass. Compass, Parks, and Pilkerton agents combined for 57.5% of all Green Hills home sales over the past 12 months (226 of 393 closed sales). Patrick leads the #1 ranked team in Nashville and #7 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends, with 1,100+ career transactions and $500M+ in residential sales. With 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews at 5.0 stars, his public feedback is consistent with the transaction record.
Can I buy a Green Hills home before it hits Zillow or the public market?
Yes. Compass Private Exclusives give Nashville Home Guru clients early access to homes before they appear on MLS or Zillow, at no additional cost to the buyer. With Compass and Parks handling 57.5% of Green Hills transactions, a meaningful share of available homes circulate privately through the Compass network before going public. Call Patrick at 615-682-1718 to be added to the Green Hills watch list.
What is my Green Hills home worth today?
Automated valuation tools like Zillow’s Zestimate and Redfin Estimate are unreliable in Green Hills because the neighborhood’s value is driven by hyper-local factors that algorithms cannot account for: lot size, walkability to The Mall, renovation depth, builder pedigree, and school-zone boundary specifics. For a meaningful analysis, request a personalized home valuation or call Patrick Higgins at 615-682-1718.

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