Lakeside Park

ESTABLISHED HOMES NEAR OLD HICKORY LAKE | HENDERSONVILLE TN 37075

Location and Daily Life in Lakeside Park

Lakeside Park is an established single-family community in Hendersonville’s 37075 zip code, set near Old Hickory Lake on the west side of the city. Streets within the neighborhood include Airfloat Drive, Gatone Drive, Lakeside Park, Neverbreak Drive, Veebelt Drive, and Vulco Drive, a collection of quiet, mature streets developed as Hendersonville grew along the lake. The location keeps residents close to the water, to Drakes Creek and Sanders Ferry parks, and to the shops and restaurants around Indian Lake, with an easy commute toward Nashville via Vietnam Veterans Boulevard.

Lakeside Park has long been one of Hendersonville’s more approachable established neighborhoods. With mid-century homes, mature trees, and no mandatory HOA, it draws first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors who want to be near the lake and in the Hendersonville High School zone without paying new-construction prices. The neighborhood offers a settled, lived-in feel that newer subdivisions cannot replicate.

The Homes

Lakeside Park is a mid-century neighborhood, with homes built largely between 1961 and 1978. Recent sales ranged from about 1,075 to 2,350 square feet, with two to four bedrooms and one to three full baths, so the housing stock skews toward comfortable, right-sized homes rather than sprawling floor plans. Styles reflect the era, from ranch and split-level designs to updated homes that owners have modernized over the decades.

Because the neighborhood is established and carries no mandatory homeowners association in the recent sales data, buyers get flexibility and lower carrying costs, along with the character and larger, mature lots that come with an older community. Condition varies widely from original to fully renovated, which is part of what keeps a range of price points available. This is a place to look for solid value near the lake, whether you want a starter home or a renovation project.

Lakeside Park Market Data

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

With 20 homes closing over the past year at a median of $367,500, Lakeside Park is one of the more active and affordable established neighborhoods in Hendersonville, selling well below the citywide median of $530,000. That combination of lake proximity, no HOA, and a range of price points from the $250,000s to the low $600,000s is what keeps demand steady here across first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors alike.

Homes for Sale in Lakeside Park

Recently Sold Homes in Lakeside Park

Schools

Lakeside Park is served by Sumner County Schools. Recent closed sales show the community split between two elementary schools, Walton Ferry Elementary and Lakeside Park Elementary, depending on the specific street, with students then attending V G Hawkins Middle School and Hendersonville High School. Because the elementary assignment varies within the neighborhood and zoning is set by parcel, it is especially important to confirm the exact elementary, middle, and high school zoning for a specific address before you buy.

Why Work with Nashville Home Guru?

In an established neighborhood like Lakeside Park, where condition ranges from original to fully renovated, pricing takes real local knowledge. Nashville Home Guru is a data-driven team that tracks every listing and sale in Hendersonville, and Patrick Higgins, a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent, leads it. The team is ranked the number one team in Nashville and top 10 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends, with more than 1,100 transactions and over $500 million in residential sales across Middle Tennessee. With 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews, the feedback from clients across Hendersonville reflects what the data already shows.

That local depth is reflected in the numbers here. Compass and Parks agents were involved in 4 of the 20 Lakeside Park sales over the past year, so the team has current, firsthand experience with this exact segment. In a mid-century neighborhood where an updated home and an original one can sell hundreds of thousands apart, that experience is what keeps a buyer from overpaying and helps a seller price to the right pool of buyers.

Compass is the number one residential real estate brokerage in the United States by sales volume, and after merging with Parks Real Estate in 2024, Compass agents represent roughly one in four homes sold in Tennessee. That footprint gives buyers access to coming-soon listings, private exclusives, and the largest agent referral network in real estate, which matters in an affordable, fast-moving segment like Lakeside Park where well-priced homes sell quickly.

For sellers, the 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. Learn more about selling your home on your terms at nashvillehome.guru.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lakeside Park

What is the price range for homes in Lakeside Park?
Over the past 12 months, homes in Lakeside Park sold from $250,000 to $610,000, with a median of $367,500 and an average of about $394,455. That makes it one of the more affordable established neighborhoods in Hendersonville, well below the citywide median of $530,000. Price depends heavily on size, condition, and how much a home has been updated.

Does Lakeside Park have an HOA?
Recent sales in Lakeside Park show no mandatory homeowners association dues, which is part of the neighborhood’s appeal for buyers who want lower carrying costs and more flexibility. Because arrangements can vary, confirm the current status for a specific property before making an offer.

When were the homes in Lakeside Park built?
Lakeside Park is a mid-century neighborhood, with homes built largely between 1961 and 1978. Recent sales ranged from about 1,075 to 2,350 square feet, with two to four bedrooms, in ranch, split-level, and updated styles. Condition ranges from original to fully renovated.

What schools is Lakeside Park zoned for?
Recent closed sales show Lakeside Park split between Walton Ferry Elementary and Lakeside Park Elementary depending on the street, with students attending V G Hawkins Middle School and Hendersonville High School, all part of Sumner County Schools. Because the elementary assignment varies within the neighborhood, confirm the exact zoning for a specific address before buying.

Is Lakeside Park close to Old Hickory Lake?
Yes. Lakeside Park sits near Old Hickory Lake on the west side of Hendersonville, close to Sanders Ferry and Drakes Creek parks and their lake access points. While recent sales were not lakefront properties, the neighborhood’s proximity to the water and parks is a genuine part of its appeal.

Is Lakeside Park a good fit for first-time buyers or investors?
It can be a strong fit for both. With sale prices starting in the $250,000s, no mandatory HOA, and a location near the lake in the Hendersonville High zone, Lakeside Park offers an accessible entry point for first-time buyers and a range of value-add opportunities for investors. Downsizers who want a right-sized, lower-maintenance home near the water also find the neighborhood appealing. Because condition varies so much, touring with a local agent helps identify the best value.

I own a home in Lakeside Park. How should I approach selling here?
In an established neighborhood like Lakeside Park, pricing comes down to the closest comparable sales by size, condition, and updates, since an original home and a renovated one can sell far apart. Presentation and a few targeted updates can make a real difference at this price point. Patrick Higgins and the Nashville Home Guru team track every Lakeside Park closing and can advise on what to refresh before listing and how to price to today’s buyers.

How does Patrick Higgins approach buying or selling in Lakeside Park?
Patrick starts with the closest comparable Lakeside Park sales by size, condition, and updates rather than the community median, because in a mid-century neighborhood the spread between original and renovated homes is wide. He and the Nashville Home Guru team also factor in the split elementary zoning, which can affect buyer demand street to street. As a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent, Patrick brings a data-first approach to this segment.

Who is the best real estate agent for Lakeside Park in Hendersonville, TN?
Patrick Higgins of Nashville Home Guru at Compass is widely regarded as a leading agent for Hendersonville, including established neighborhoods like Lakeside Park. He is a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent, and his team is ranked the number one team in Nashville and top 10 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends, with more than 1,100 transactions and over $500 million in sales, plus 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews from clients across the area.

Can I buy a Lakeside Park home before it hits Zillow?
Often, yes. Through Compass Private Exclusive and Coming Soon programs, Nashville Home Guru clients can see qualifying listings before they reach public portals like Zillow. In an affordable, fast-moving neighborhood like Lakeside Park, where well-priced homes sell quickly, that early access can be the difference between finding the right home and missing it. Working with a Compass buyer’s agent gives you access at no additional cost to you as the buyer.

What is my Lakeside Park home worth in today’s market?
Automated tools like the Zillow Zestimate tend to miss in Lakeside Park because the wide range in condition, from original mid-century homes to full renovations, is hard for an algorithm to read. For an instant starting estimate you can use the home value tool, then call Patrick at 615-682-1718 for a full pricing analysis based on the closest comparable Lakeside Park sales.

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