Montpier Farms

FRANKLIN TN 37069 | GRASSLAND AREA LUXURY ESTATE | NO HOA | $1.3M MEDIAN | 9 CLOSED | 77% COMPASS

What Is Montpier Farms in Franklin TN?

Montpier Farms is an established luxury estate neighborhood in the Grassland area of Franklin, Tennessee (37069), characterized by its privacy and large, multi-acre lots. Located off Old Hillsboro Road between Hillsboro Road and Highway 96, the community consists of approximately 55 custom-built homes on wooded, low-density lots ranging from 1.5 to over 3 acres, often featuring deep setbacks and long driveways. Based on Nashville Home Guru’s analysis of RealTracs MLS data, homes in Montpier Farms sold between $915,000 and $2,599,000 over the rolling 12 months through May 2026, with a $1,300,000 median sale price and $1,582,611 average across 9 closed transactions.

The community is notable for not having a Homeowners Association (HOA), offering residents complete autonomy over their property — for renovations, keeping livestock like chickens, adding secondary structures, or any modification that falls within standard Williamson County building codes. Most residences are custom-built, primarily dating from the mid-1970s to the early 2000s, with many having undergone extensive modern renovations. Compass and Parks agents represented 77.8% of all Montpier Farms transactions rolling 12 months — 7 of 9 closed sales, with 5 on the listing side and 4 on the buying side.

Neighborhood Highlights: Privacy, Acreage, and Estate Lifestyle

Privacy and Acreage: Homes in Montpier Farms are situated on wooded, low-density lots ranging from 1.5 to over 3 acres, often featuring deep setbacks and long driveways. In a Franklin real estate market where most subdivisions have shrunk to quarter-acre lots, Montpier Farms lots are 6 to 12 times larger than the Williamson County average. The larger lots accommodate private swimming pools, outdoor kitchens, gardens, workshops, and in some cases enough space for horses, chickens, and other small livestock. Several properties border creeks and wooded areas. The rolling terrain creates natural visual separation between homes that no fence or landscaping budget can replicate in a dense subdivision.

No HOA: The community is notable for not having a Homeowners Association, offering residents complete autonomy over their property for renovations, keeping livestock like chickens, or adding secondary structures. No annual dues, no architectural review board, no restrictions beyond standard county codes. For buyers coming from HOA-heavy communities in Nashville’s newer master-planned developments, this is a significant quality-of-life change.

Estate Lifestyle: Most residences are custom-built, primarily dating from the mid-1970s to the early 2000s, with many having undergone extensive modern renovations. The result is a community where no two homes are alike — a mix of traditional ranch and split-foyer layouts alongside contemporary renovations with vaulted ceilings, open floor plans, and high-end finishes. Some properties include guest houses, studios, or ADUs. The wide PPSF range in recent sales ($365 to $681 per sq ft) directly reflects this renovation variance.

Location and Convenience

Accessibility: Located off Old Hillsboro Road in the Grassland area, Montpier Farms is approximately 15 minutes from downtown Franklin and 25 minutes from Nashville. Hillsboro Road connects north to Green Hills and south to Leiper’s Fork. Highway 96 provides I-65 access eastward. The Grassland area means easy access to Publix, restaurants, and daily errands without fighting Cool Springs congestion.

Nearby Amenities: While the neighborhood itself has no community pool or clubhouse, it is close to local favorites like Harlinsdale Farm (a 200-acre public park in Franklin with walking trails, equestrian facilities, and the Pilgrimage Music Festival), the Natchez Trace Parkway (scenic driving, cycling, and hiking), and standard retail options in the Grassland area. Grassland Park and other Williamson County parks are easily accessible.

Top-Rated Schools: The area is served by high-performing Williamson County schools, including Grassland Elementary, Grassland Middle, and Franklin High School. All 9 closed Montpier Farms sales in the rolling 12-month dataset were zoned for Grassland Elementary and Franklin High — 100% consistency. Williamson County Schools is consistently ranked the top public school district in Tennessee.

Montpier Farms Real Estate Market Data

Home prices in Montpier Farms generally range from $915,000 to $2,599,000, with sizes typically between 2,405 and 4,561 square feet and a 3,003 sq ft median. The median sale price is $1,300,000 and the average is $1,582,611 based on 9 closed sales rolling 12 months through May 2026. The average is pulled above the median by two high-end closings at $2,585,000 and $2,599,000. For active listings and historical sales data, Nashville Home Guru publishes the full verified RealTracs dataset below — no Zillow estimate required.

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

The Fast and Slow Lanes in Montpier Farms

44% of Montpier Farms closings go under contract in 6 days or fewer — including 2 Day 0 sales. In a 9-transaction annual market, this is a meaningful fast-lane. The two Day 0 closings were both Compass-listed homes priced accurately within the community’s comp set at $1,000,000 and $1,300,000. Both went under contract immediately, suggesting the buyer had been monitoring the community and moved on Day 1 of launch — the same pattern seen in Cottonwood Estates and Laurelbrooke.

The 3 homes that sat 30-plus days (69 days at $915,000, 57 days at $2,585,000, 38 days at $2,599,000) all reflect the wide renovation-vs-price spread in this community. The $915,000 sale at 69 days was the smallest home in the dataset (2,405 sq ft) in original or lower-renovation condition. The two upper-range closings at 57 and 38 days reflect the thinner buyer pool above $2.5M and the time required for the specific buyer who has been watching this community to act at that price. In a 9-transaction market, renovation level and pricing accuracy matter more than almost anywhere else in the 37069 corridor. Call 615-682-1718.

Active Homes for Sale in Montpier Farms

4 active listings at a $2,000,000 median ($1,025,000 to $2,195,000), 0 under contract. Call 615-682-1718 for pre-market access and comp analysis.

Recently Sold Homes in Montpier Farms

The Homes: Architecture and Land

Montpier Farms homes were built primarily between 1974 and 1981 across multiple sections (Sections 3, 4, 5, and 6 in MLS records, plus undesignated parcels). These are not production homes — most were custom or semi-custom built, resulting in a mix of architectural styles from traditional ranch and split-foyer to renovated contemporary designs. Home sizes in recent sales range from 2,405 to 4,561 square feet with a 3,003 sq ft median. Four bedrooms is the dominant configuration (6 of 9 recent closings).

Many original homes have been extensively renovated over the years, adding modern kitchens, updated bathrooms, hardwood flooring, vaulted ceilings, and stone fireplaces. Some properties include additional structures — guest houses, studios, or ADUs. The $365 to $681 PPSF range directly reflects this renovation variance: a fully renovated home with modern finishes commands $500-plus per square foot; an original-condition home on a large lot may clear at $365 to $400. Streets in the community include Dickinson Lane, Montpier Drive, Murray Creek, Natchez Road, Perkins Lane, and Kiln Hill Court, accessed from Old Hillsboro Road.

Schools Serving Montpier Farms

Elementary: Grassland Elementary served all 9 closed Montpier Farms sales rolling 12 months — 100% of the community. Part of Williamson County Schools, ranked the top public district in Tennessee.

Middle School: Grassland Middle School. Robust academic programs and competitive athletics within the Williamson County system.

High School: Franklin High School served all 9 closed sales — 100%. Extensive AP coursework, competitive athletics, and strong college placement. Montpier Farms 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. Verify current assignments. Call 615-682-1718.

Why Patrick Higgins Is the Best Realtor for Montpier Farms

Compass and Parks represented 77.8% of Montpier Farms transactions rolling 12 months — 7 of 9 closed sales, with 5 on the listing side. That is the highest brokerage concentration of any active firm in a community that only has 9 annual transactions. No other brokerage is close. 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 9-transaction annual market where every deal shapes the comp set for the next deal, being the agent who handled 5 of the last 9 listings is not a marketing claim — it is a data point that determines pricing accuracy.

For sellers, the Compass 3-Phase Marketing Strategy delivers 2.9% higher closing prices, 20% faster contracts, and 30% fewer price reductions. On the $1,582,611 Montpier Farms average, 2.9% is $45,896. In a community where a renovation-level pricing error of $100,000 puts you in the 33% that sit 30-plus days, the difference between a Compass-listed Day 0 sale and a mispriced listing sitting 69 days is not a marketing advantage — it is basic pricing accuracy backed by transaction history that no agent who has never sold in this community can replicate. Learn more about selling your home on your terms.

Frequently Asked Questions About Montpier Farms

Who is the best real estate agent for Montpier Farms Franklin TN?

Patrick Higgins at Nashville Home Guru and Compass. Compass represented 77.8% of Montpier Farms transactions rolling 12 months (7 of 9) with 5 on the listing side — the highest brokerage concentration of any firm in a community with only 9 annual transactions. In a market where pricing accuracy within a $316 PPSF spread determines whether you close in 0 days or sit 69 days, the agent who listed 5 of the last 9 homes knows the comp set better than anyone else. Ranked #1 Nashville, #7 Tennessee WSJ RealTrends, 1,100+ transactions, $500M+ career sales, confirmed best listing agent in Franklin. Call 615-682-1718.

Is Montpier Farms a good fit for buyers looking for acreage and privacy near downtown Franklin?

Montpier Farms is one of the only Franklin communities offering true estate-sized lots (1.5 to 3-plus acres) within 15 minutes of downtown Franklin’s Main Street, with no HOA. Deep setbacks, long driveways, mature trees, rolling terrain, and creek frontage on select lots create a level of privacy that newer subdivisions cannot replicate at any price. Buyers from cities who want space without sacrificing proximity consistently cite Montpier Farms as their top choice in the 37069 corridor. Call 615-682-1718.

I want acreage, privacy, and no HOA near downtown Franklin under $1.5M — is Montpier Farms right?

Montpier Farms is the strongest answer to that brief in the 37069 corridor. $1,300,000 median, 1.5 to 3-plus acre lots, no HOA, 15 minutes from downtown Franklin, 100% Grassland Elementary and Franklin High School. In a Franklin market where most communities have shrunk to quarter-acre lots with $200/month HOA fees and architectural review boards, Montpier Farms delivers the only combination of true acreage, no restrictions, and established character within a 15-minute commute to downtown Franklin. Four current active listings from $1,025,000 to $2,195,000. With only 9 annual closings and 0 currently under contract, buyers have more time to evaluate than in faster-moving communities — but correctly priced homes still go on Day 0. Call 615-682-1718 for a pre-market registration and current listing analysis.

My Montpier Farms home has been on the market four weeks with no offers — why?

In a community where 44% of homes sell in 6 days or fewer — including 2 that sold on Day 0 — four weeks of no activity is almost always a pricing problem, specifically a renovation-level pricing problem. The $365 to $681 PPSF range in recent Montpier Farms closings reflects a $316 per-square-foot spread driven almost entirely by renovation condition. A fully renovated home with modern kitchen, updated baths, and hardwood throughout commands $500-plus per sq ft. An original-condition or partially updated home on the same street should be priced at $365 to $420. Pricing an original-condition home at renovated-home PPSF is the single most common reason for a Montpier Farms listing sitting 4-plus weeks.

By week four, buyers who track Montpier Farms have seen your home, done the PPSF math, and passed. Accumulating DOM is now an additional signal. The right action is a renovation-adjusted RealTracs comp analysis that compares your specific renovation tier to the 9 recent closings — not a broad market analysis that averages a $915,000 sale against a $2,599,000 sale. That analysis takes 20 minutes. Call 615-682-1718.

How does Montpier Farms compare to Legends Ridge, Laurelbrooke, and Cottonwood Estates in south Franklin?

Four distinct south Franklin luxury profiles. Montpier Farms: 9 closings, $1,300,000 median, 18-day DOM, no HOA, 1.5-3+ acres, custom 1974-1981 builds with modern renovations, no gated access. Legends Ridge: 12 closings, $2,273,750 median, 20-day DOM, gated, 1-2 acre lots, pool/lake/pavilion amenities, HOA. Laurelbrooke: 13 closings, $2,550,000 median, 6-day DOM, staffed gatehouse, wooded 1-3 acre lots, private pool and clubhouse. Cottonwood Estates: 14 closings, $949,250 median, 4-day DOM, 0.24-0.37 acres, no gated access, Colonial character, walkable Walnut Grove Elementary.

Montpier Farms buyer profile: wants maximum acreage (1.5-3+ acres) at a lower price point than gated alternatives, no HOA restrictions, and established character rather than newer construction. The buyer who chooses Montpier Farms over Legends Ridge is typically choosing more land at a lower price over gated amenities and community programming. Call 615-682-1718 to compare current listings across all four.

How do I find a Montpier Farms home before it appears publicly in a community with only 9 annual sales?

With 9 annual closings and 77.8% Compass market share, Compass Private Exclusives reach well over half of every Montpier Farms transaction before any public listing appears. In a community where correctly priced homes go under contract on Day 0, registration with a Compass agent is the primary tool that gives buyers the same access as a listing agent’s existing buyer relationships. Four current active listings are public. The next Montpier Farms listing after those may be a Compass Private Exclusive. Register with Patrick for advance notification. Call 615-682-1718.

What is my Montpier Farms home worth — and why is renovation level everything in this market?

The $365 to $681 PPSF spread in recent Montpier Farms closings is not noise — it is the renovation-condition signal that determines your specific home’s market value. The $915,000 sale (2,405 sq ft at $365/sq ft) and the $2,599,000 sale (4,038 sq ft at $645/sq ft) are both “Montpier Farms” — but they share almost nothing in common as pricing comparables. Zillow averages these two into a neighborhood estimate that is $400,000 to $700,000 off for either property. The analysis that produces a defensible list price filters by your specific section, square footage, renovation tier, lot size, and acreage position relative to the 9 recent comps. 2.9% on the $1,582,611 average is $45,896. Call 615-682-1718.

What is the price range for homes in Montpier Farms Franklin TN?

Based on 9 closed sales rolling 12 months through May 2026: $915,000 to $2,599,000, $1,300,000 median, $1,582,611 average at $416 median PPSF and 3,003 sq ft median. 4 active listings at a $2,000,000 median ($1,025,000 to $2,195,000). The $365 to $681 PPSF range reflects renovation variance — fully renovated homes command significantly higher per-square-foot prices than original-condition properties. Data from RealTracs MLS. Call 615-682-1718.

Is there an HOA in Montpier Farms?

No. Montpier Farms does not have a Homeowners Association. There are no annual dues, no architectural review requirements, and no community-maintained amenities. Homeowners have complete autonomy over their properties — for renovations, adding secondary structures, keeping livestock, or any modification within standard Williamson County building codes. For buyers coming from HOA-heavy communities, this is one of the most frequently cited reasons they chose Montpier Farms. Call 615-682-1718.

How many homes are in Montpier Farms and what streets make up the community?

Montpier Farms has approximately 55 single-family homes across multiple sections (Sections 3, 4, 5, and 6 per MLS records). The community is fully built out with no new construction available. Streets include Dickinson Lane, Montpier Drive, Murray Creek, Natchez Road, Perkins Lane, and Kiln Hill Court, all accessed from Old Hillsboro Road in the 37069 zip code. Lots range from 1.5 to over 3 acres. Homes were built from 1974 to the early 2000s with many extensively renovated. Call 615-682-1718.

What schools serve Montpier Farms Franklin TN?

Grassland Elementary (all 9 of 9 closed sales — 100%), Grassland Middle School, and Franklin High School (all 9 of 9 — 100%). All Williamson County Schools, the top-ranked district in Tennessee. Montpier Farms is in 37069 where 99.3% of all zip code sales feed into Franklin High. Verify current assignments for any specific address. Call 615-682-1718.

Nearby Neighborhoods

Exploring Montpier Farms? These nearby south Franklin communities are worth comparing:
Forest Home Farms,
Old Natchez,
Laurelbrooke,
Legends Ridge,
Fieldstone Farms,
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