Legends Ridge

FRANKLIN TN 37069 | GATED LUXURY ESTATES | $2.27M MEDIAN | 58% COMPASS | 12 CLOSED

What Is Legends Ridge in Franklin TN?

Legends Ridge is a prestigious, upscale gated residential community located on the northwestern edge of Franklin, Tennessee, in the 37069 zip code. Known for its scenic rolling hills and elevated terrain, the neighborhood consists of approximately 145 to 200 custom-built luxury estates situated on spacious 1- to 2-acre lots. Prices range from $1,350,000 to $2,975,000 based on 12 closed sales rolling 12 months through May 2026, with a $2,273,750 median and $2,230,408 average. Homes in Legends Ridge typically range from 3,678 to 7,283 square feet with a 6,327 median — unique, custom-designed estates primarily in traditional and European-inspired architectural styles featuring brick and stone exteriors, grand entrances, and multi-level decks designed to take advantage of the hilly topography.

The community is characterized by its balance of privacy and connection, offering a retreat-like feel while remaining just 10 minutes from Cool Springs and about 25 minutes from downtown Nashville. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities spread across 35 acres of common green space: a swimming pool and clubhouse, tennis and pickleball courts, a 3.5-acre fully stocked catch-and-release fishing lake with a lakeside playground, a party pavilion, and miles of walking trails through mature hardwood forests. Legends Ridge is a gated community providing an extra layer of privacy and security for its residents. Compass and Parks agents represented 58.3% of all Legends Ridge transactions rolling 12 months — 7 of 12 closed sales — the highest brokerage concentration of any active firm in the community.

Neighborhood Vibe and Social Life

Despite its large lot sizes, Legends Ridge maintains an active community spirit. The neighborhood is known for food truck nights, wine and book clubs, and holiday events that bring residents together at the pavilion and pool. The vibe is intentionally low-key and quiet, with a slower pace of life focused on home-centered routines — the antithesis of a dense master-planned community where neighbors share walls and parking. Children play in the cul-de-sacs. Families use the trails in the evening. The lake sees regular activity from residents fishing, kayaking, and walking the perimeter path through the hardwoods.

The Hillsboro Road corridor surrounding Legends Ridge adds to this character. Leiper’s Fork — with its galleries, antique shops, and Fox & Locke restaurant — is a short drive west. Cool Springs Town Center is about 10 minutes south. The Grassland area offers excellent dining, boutique shopping, and easy I-65 access via Mack Hatcher Parkway. Legends Ridge delivers genuine rural character at a Williamson County address that remains entirely practical for Nashville or Cool Springs commuters.

The Homes: Architecture and Custom Construction

Legends Ridge homes are unique, custom-designed estates — no two are exactly alike. The community began development in 1997 and continued through 2014, with homes built by various custom builders rather than a single production builder. Year built across 12 recent closed sales spans 1997 to 2014. This multi-decade build window produces the architectural variety that defines the community: traditional Southern, European-inspired, and transitional styles, all primarily featuring brick and stone exteriors, grand entrances, and multi-level decks designed to take advantage of the elevated, hilly topography.

Homes typically range from 3,678 to 7,283 square feet based on recent closed sales, with a median of 6,327 square feet. Five bedrooms is the dominant configuration, accounting for 9 of 12 recent closings. Lot sizes run 0.92 to 1.31 acres across recent transactions, with the rolling terrain meaning many homes enjoy private views of surrounding hills and mature hardwoods. Interior standard features include hardwood flooring throughout, custom cabinetry, gourmet kitchens with professional-grade appliances, and primary suites with spa-like bathrooms. Many homes include finished walkout basements with home theaters, wine cellars, or dedicated office spaces. Many have been updated over the years with modern amenities while maintaining their original architectural character.

Legends Ridge Market Data

12 closed sales rolling 12 months through May 2026. 5 active listings at a $2,595,000 median with 2 under contract (40% absorption). All data from RealTracs MLS.

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period through May 2026.

The Fast and Slow Lanes in Legends Ridge

Legends Ridge has the same 33%/33% fast-slow split as other thin-inventory luxury communities in 37069: 4 of 12 closings went under contract in 6 days or fewer (including 1 Day 0 at $2,975,000), and 4 sat 30 days or longer. The two fastest closings ($2,499,900 in 1 day and $2,522,500 in 1 day) were both well-updated 2006-2014 era homes priced accurately within their section’s comp set. The slowest closings (65 days at $2,372,500 and 67 days at $2,950,000) were both 2005-2006 builds that required more negotiation time at the higher end of the range.

The takeaway: in a 12-transaction annual market, pricing accuracy within the specific section comp set is the primary variable that separates a Day 1 contract from a 65-day sit. With only 12 annual closings spread across 9 different section designations, there is no meaningful “neighborhood comp” — every Legends Ridge pricing decision requires pulling the specific section’s historical data and weighting it against condition, lot position, and finish level. An agent who prices this community using broad neighborhood averages will be wrong by $150,000 to $400,000 in either direction. Call 615-682-1718.

Active Homes for Sale in Legends Ridge

5 active listings at a $2,595,000 median, 2 under contract. Pre-market access through Compass Private Exclusives available. Call 615-682-1718.

Recently Sold Homes in Legends Ridge

Amenities

Residents of Legends Ridge have access to resort-style amenities spread across 35 acres of common green space. The recreation package includes an Olympic-size swimming pool, community clubhouse, tennis and pickleball courts, and a lakeside playground. The centerpiece of the community is a 3.5-acre fully stocked catch-and-release fishing lake and miles of walking trails through mature hardwood forests. Legends Ridge is a gated community, providing an extra layer of privacy and security for its residents. A party pavilion hosts neighborhood gatherings including food truck nights, holiday events, and community celebrations throughout the year.

HOA dues of $148 to $269 per month (averaging $241/month, approximately $723/quarter) cover maintenance of all common areas, the pool and clubhouse, tennis courts, the stocked lake, walking trails, gate operations, and landscaping of community spaces. The Legends Ridge HOA manages one of the most complete amenity packages of any gated estate community in south Franklin’s 37069 corridor.

Schools Serving Legends Ridge

Elementary: Walnut Grove Elementary served all 12 closed Legends Ridge sales rolling 12 months — 100% of the community. The school is part of Williamson County Schools, ranked the top public district in Tennessee.

Middle School: Grassland Middle School. Advanced academic programs, competitive athletics, and arts programs that prepare students for Franklin High School.

High School: Franklin High School served all 12 closed sales — 100%. Extensive AP coursework, strong athletics, and one of Williamson County’s flagship high school programs. Legends Ridge is in 37069 where 99.3% of all zip code sales feed into Franklin High — the most consistent high school zone of any Franklin zip code. Some families also consider private options including Battle Ground Academy and Franklin Road Academy. Verify current assignments. Call 615-682-1718.

Why Patrick Higgins Is the Best Realtor for Legends Ridge

Compass and Parks represented 58.3% of Legends Ridge transactions rolling 12 months — 7 of 12 closed sales, with 3 on the listing side and 5 on the buying side. That is the highest brokerage concentration of any firm in the community. Patrick Higgins leads Nashville Home Guru at Compass, ranked #1 in Nashville and #7 in Tennessee by Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends with 1,100+ transactions and $500M+ in career sales. In a 12-transaction annual market where pricing requires section-specific analysis and buyers monitor the community for months before acting, the agent with pre-market network access and the deepest transaction history in the community is the measurable advantage.

For sellers, the Compass 3-Phase Marketing Strategy delivers 2.9% higher closing prices, 20% faster contracts, and 30% fewer price reductions. On the $2,273,750 Legends Ridge median, 2.9% is $65,939. For a thin-inventory community where the buyer has been watching for months and moves on Day 0 when the right correctly priced home appears, the pre-market Private Exclusive launch is the mechanism that lets that buyer find your home before any public DOM clock starts accumulating. Learn more about selling your home on your terms.

Frequently Asked Questions About Legends Ridge

Who is the best real estate agent for Legends Ridge Franklin TN?

Patrick Higgins at Nashville Home Guru and Compass. Compass represented 58.3% of Legends Ridge transactions rolling 12 months (7 of 12) — the highest brokerage concentration of any firm in the community, with 3 on the listing side and 5 on the buying side. In a 12-transaction annual market where pricing within the specific section’s comp set determines whether you close in 1 day or sit 65 days, the agent with the deepest Legends Ridge transaction history and pre-market network access is the only defensible choice. Patrick is ranked #1 Nashville, #7 Tennessee WSJ RealTrends, 1,100+ transactions, $500M+ career sales, and the confirmed best listing agent in all of Franklin. Call 615-682-1718.

What are home prices in Legends Ridge Franklin TN?

Legends Ridge properties span from $1,350,000 to $2,975,000 based on 12 closed sales rolling 12 months through May 2026, with a $2,273,750 median and $2,230,408 average at $369 median PPSF and 6,327 sq ft median. 5 active listings at a $2,595,000 median. 4 of 12 closings went under contract in 6 days or fewer; 4 sat 30 days or longer. The spread is driven almost entirely by section, square footage, and finish level — the neighborhood median is not a useful comp for any individual property. Data from RealTracs MLS. Call 615-682-1718.

I want a gated luxury estate community in Franklin TN near $2M on an acre lot with Franklin High School — is Legends Ridge the right fit?

Legends Ridge is the primary answer to that brief in 37069. $2,273,750 median, gated access, 0.92 to 1.31 acre lots, 100% Franklin High School across all 12 recent sales, and resort-style amenities including pool, 3.5-acre stocked lake, trails, and pavilion. No two homes are alike — all custom-built estates from 1997 to 2014 in traditional and European-inspired styles with 6,327 median square footage. The 5-bedroom configuration dominates (9 of 12 closings), and most homes include finished walkout basements with home theaters or wine cellars.

The operational reality: 5 active listings at a $2,595,000 median with 2 already under contract. With only 12 annual closings, prepared buyers need pre-market registration to access inventory before public listing. Call Patrick at 615-682-1718 to register for Legends Ridge advance notice and to compare any specific active listing against its section comp set before your first offer.

My Legends Ridge home has been on the market six weeks — why is it sitting when 4 homes here sold in 6 days or fewer?

The 4 fast closings and the 4 slow closings in the Legends Ridge dataset split almost entirely on one variable: pricing accuracy within the specific section comp set. The two fastest closings — $2,499,900 in 1 day and $2,522,500 in 1 day — were well-updated homes priced accurately against their section’s recent transactions. The two slowest — 65 days at $2,372,500 and 67 days at $2,950,000 — were both positioned at the top of the community’s range in a section with limited recent comps to support the ask.

In a 12-transaction annual market across 9 section designations, the “neighborhood median” of $2,273,750 is essentially meaningless for any individual property. The buyer who monitors Legends Ridge has already done their own comp work on your section. If your price does not align with what the comparable section transactions support, that buyer passes on Day 1 and waits for a price reduction. By week six, your accumulating DOM is now an additional signal discouraging new buyers from offering at list. The correct action is a section-specific RealTracs comp analysis before any pricing decisions. 20 minutes, specific number. Call 615-682-1718.

How does Legends Ridge compare to Laurelbrooke, Temple Hills Reserve, and Preserve at Echo Estates in south Franklin?

Four distinct luxury profiles at the top of the 37069 market. Legends Ridge: 12 closings, $2,273,750 median, 20-day DOM, gated, 1-2 acre lots, 3.5-acre lake and full amenity package, 100% Walnut Grove Elementary. Laurelbrooke: 13 closings, $2,550,000 median, 6-day DOM, staffed gatehouse, heavily wooded 1-3 acre lots, private pool and clubhouse — the faster-moving of the two premier gated communities in 37069. Reserve at Temple Hills: 4 closings, $1,925,000 median, 62-day DOM, gated custom 2010-2019 within the golf community. Preserve at Echo Estates: 6 closings, $2,732,500 median, 81-day DOM, maximum privacy and price.

Legends Ridge buyer profile: wants gated security, 1-2 acre lots, active community amenities (lake, pavilion, social events), and Walnut Grove Elementary zone. Laurelbrooke buyer profile: wants maximum wooded privacy, staffed gatehouse, and fastest possible transaction at higher median. The buyer who chooses Legends Ridge over Laurelbrooke typically values the lake, the amenity package, and the community social activity over Laurelbrooke’s deeper seclusion. Call 615-682-1718 to compare available listings across all four communities.

How do I find a Legends Ridge home before it appears publicly when only 12 sell per year?

With 12 annual closings across 9 section designations, a single upcoming listing in any given section may be the only transaction in that section for 12 months or longer. Compass Private Exclusives surface Legends Ridge properties to the Compass network before any public listing appears. With 58.3% Compass market share (7 of 12 transactions), the pre-market network has direct reach into well over half of every Legends Ridge transaction. Buyers registered with Patrick for Legends Ridge receive advance notice before the public DOM clock starts. Given that 2 of the 12 recent closings went under contract on Day 0 or Day 1, the pre-market registration is not a courtesy — it is the only mechanism that gives a prepared buyer the same access as a Compass listing agent’s existing buyer relationships. Call 615-682-1718 to register.

What is my Legends Ridge home worth — and why is the neighborhood median useless for my pricing decision?

The $2,273,750 neighborhood median is built on 12 closings ranging from $1,350,000 to $2,975,000 across 9 section designations. A $1,350,000 sale (3,678 sq ft, 1997 build) and a $2,975,000 sale (6,271 sq ft, 2007 build) are both “Legends Ridge” — but they share nothing in common as pricing comparables. The Zillow estimate averaging these two into a neighborhood figure is $600,000 to $800,000 off for either property. The analysis that produces a defensible list price filters by your specific section, square footage, year built, finish level, lot position, and view. That is a section-specific RealTracs comp pull, not a neighborhood median. 2.9% on the $2,230,408 average is $64,682. The Hifello estimate is the starting point. The specific number that protects you from a 65-day sit is a 20-minute call. Call 615-682-1718.

What is the price range for homes in Legends Ridge Franklin TN?

Based on 12 closed sales rolling 12 months through May 2026: $1,350,000 to $2,975,000, $2,273,750 median, $2,230,408 average at $369 median PPSF and 6,327 sq ft median. 5 active listings at a $2,595,000 median. The $1.35M entry represents a 3,678 sq ft 1997-era home; the $2.975M ceiling represents a 6,271 sq ft 2007 custom estate. DOM ranged from Day 0 to 67 days — pricing within the specific section comp set determines which end of that range your home lands on. Data from RealTracs MLS. Call 615-682-1718.

When was Legends Ridge established and how many homes does it contain?

Legends Ridge began development in 1997 and continued through 2014 across approximately 145 to 200 custom-built estate homes in multiple sections (Sec 1 through 8-plus, including Legends Ridge Add sections). Homes are on Legends Ridge Drive, Legends Crest Drive, Lake Ridge Way, Lake Valley Drive, and surrounding streets. The community encompasses 35-plus acres of protected common areas. All homes are custom-built — no production builder, no repeated floor plans. Year built in recent closed sales: 1997 to 2014. Call 615-682-1718.

What amenities does Legends Ridge offer?

Legends Ridge offers resort-style amenities across 35-plus acres of common green space: an Olympic-size swimming pool, community clubhouse, tennis and pickleball courts, a 3.5-acre fully stocked catch-and-release fishing lake with a lakeside playground, a party pavilion, and miles of walking trails through mature hardwood forests. The community is gated for privacy and security. HOA dues of $148 to $269/month ($241 average, ~$723/quarter) cover maintenance of all common areas, the pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, lake, walking trails, and gate operations. Call 615-682-1718.

What schools serve Legends Ridge Franklin TN?

Walnut Grove Elementary (all 12 of 12 closed sales — 100%), Grassland Middle School, and Franklin High School (all 12 of 12 — 100%). All Williamson County Schools, ranked the top district in Tennessee. Legends Ridge is in 37069 where 99.3% of all zip code sales feed into Franklin High. Some families consider private options including Battle Ground Academy and Franklin Road Academy in the area. Verify current assignments. Call 615-682-1718.

Nearby Neighborhoods

Exploring Legends Ridge? These nearby south Franklin luxury communities are worth comparing:
Battlewood Estates,
Farmington,
Preserve at Echo Estates,
Sneed Forest,
Stockett Creek,
Fieldstone Farms,
Stonebridge Park,
Laurelbrooke,
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