Walnut Hills Estates

BRICK RANCHES ON BIG LOTS NEAR THE LAKE | HENDERSONVILLE TN 37075

Location and Daily Life

Walnut Hills Estates sits off Walton Ferry Road on the Walton Ferry peninsula in Hendersonville, Tennessee, in the 37075 zip code. Streets include Hickory Heights Drive, Dana Drive, Paxton Court and Drive, Woodyside Drive, Meadowvue Drive, and Homestead Drive and Court, along with several Walton Ferry Road addresses.

Proximity to Old Hickory Lake is the defining feature. Recent listings here describe the lake as one minute away and Creekwood Marina as four tenths of a mile. That kind of access, without a waterfront price tag, is the reason most buyers end up in this neighborhood.

Everything else is close too. Sanders Ferry Park, the Streets of Indian Lake, Nashville Pike retail, and Vietnam Veterans Boulevard for the Nashville commute are all short drives. Inside the neighborhood the streets are quiet, several end in cul-de-sacs, and the tree cover is fully mature after five decades.

The Homes

Walnut Hills Estates was developed across several sections between roughly 1966 and 1976. Construction is predominantly all brick, with some brick and vinyl, wood, or aluminum siding. Styles are ranch, split level, and traditional, and single-level living is common throughout.

Recent sales ranged from 1,241 to 2,345 square feet with three to five bedrooms and one to three full baths. Garage arrangements vary widely, from no garage to a four-car detached, which is typical of homes built one section at a time in this era. Several homes have fully finished basements with additional rooms, workshop space, and separate storage.

The lots are what set this neighborhood apart. Recent sales ranged from 0.35 acres to a full acre, and the neighborhood includes parcels considerably larger than that. Fenced yards, flat useable land, and corner and cul-de-sac positions show up repeatedly in the listings. Property taxes ran from about $1,582 to $3,698, and there are no HOA dues anywhere in the neighborhood.

Walnut Hills Estates Market Data

Eight homes closed in Walnut Hills Estates over the rolling 12-month period, with a median of $403,750 and an average of $419,050. That median runs roughly 24% below the Hendersonville citywide median of $530,000, on lots that are frequently three to five times larger than what new construction offers.

Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.

Price per square foot here ran from $176.99 to $324.34, and it moves inverse to size in the usual way. A 1,241 square foot home earned the highest rate in the neighborhood at $324 per square foot, while a 2,260 square foot home earned the lowest at $177. The smaller home sold for slightly more in total. Fixed costs spread across less space explain part of that, and the land under these homes explains the rest, since the smaller home sat on a full acre.

That is the practical lesson for this neighborhood. Square footage is a weak predictor of price here, because a buyer choosing Walnut Hills Estates is usually buying the lot as much as the house. Compare whole properties, not rates, and weigh acreage heavily.

Pricing behavior has been solid. The eight closings averaged 98.1% of asking, two sold at exactly full price, and one closed above list at 101.4%. Homes priced sensibly move.

One practical note for anyone researching this neighborhood. Walnut Hills Estates appears in the MLS under at least eleven different subdivision spellings, including Walnut Hill, Walnut Hills Est, Walnut Hills Estate, and Sections 1, 6, and 7. Searching a single spelling will show you a fraction of the real activity.

Homes for Sale in Walnut Hills Estates

Recently Sold Homes in Walnut Hills Estates

Amenities

Walnut Hills Estates has no homeowners association, no dues, and no shared facilities. There is no architectural review and no restrictions on outbuildings, boats, RVs, or vehicles beyond city and county code, which matters a great deal in a neighborhood where lake access is minutes away and many owners keep a boat.

The lots serve as the amenity. At a third of an acre to a full acre and beyond, with flat useable yards and mature trees, there is room for a workshop, a detached garage, a pool, or a garden. Recent sales included homes with four-car detached garages, finished basements with workshop and storage space, and fully fenced backyards.

Beyond the property lines, Creekwood Marina is roughly four tenths of a mile away, Old Hickory Lake is about a minute out, and Sanders Ferry Park, Drakes Creek Park, and the Nashville Pike retail corridor are all short drives.

Schools

Walnut Hills Estates is zoned to Lakeside Park Elementary School, V G Hawkins Middle School, and Hendersonville High School, all part of Sumner County Schools. That assignment appears on 15 of the 16 Walnut Hills MLS records over the past year.

One record, on the far edge of the neighborhood, showed Beech Elementary, Joe Shafer Middle School, and Beech Senior High School instead. That is a different cluster entirely, so if you are buying at the outer boundary of Walnut Hills Estates it is worth confirming rather than assuming. School zoning is assigned by address and can change, so verify the current assignment with Sumner County Schools for the specific property. Merrol Hyde Magnet School is also available countywide by application.

Why Work with Nashville Home Guru?

Walnut Hills Estates is a neighborhood where the lot can be worth as much as the house and where the MLS files the same community under eleven different names, so getting the comparable set right takes work. 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 Sumner County reflects what the data already shows.

Across Hendersonville, Compass and Parks agents represented about 16.9% of all home sales over the past 12 months, and the team works throughout the Walton Ferry and Saunders Ferry corridor, including neighboring Sunrise Estates, Hickory Grove, and Lakeside Park. That breadth is what makes it possible to value acreage properly in a neighborhood where lot sizes range from a third of an acre to well over two.

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 here because affordable homes this close to the lake attract immediate interest.

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 Walnut Hills Estates

What is the price range for homes in Walnut Hills Estates?
Eight homes closed over the past 12 months from $365,000 to $479,900, with a median of $403,750 and an average of $419,050. That median runs roughly 24% below the Hendersonville citywide median of $530,000, on lots that are frequently three to five times larger than what new construction offers at the same price.

How big are the lots in Walnut Hills Estates?
Large, and that is the main reason people buy here. Recent sales ranged from 0.35 acres to a full acre, and the neighborhood includes parcels considerably larger, up to two and a half acres. Fenced yards, flat useable land, and corner and cul-de-sac positions appear repeatedly. With no HOA and no architectural review, that land is genuinely usable for a workshop, detached garage, pool, or garden.

Does Walnut Hills Estates have an HOA?
No. None of the eight recent sales reported homeowners association dues. There is no architectural review and no restrictions on outbuildings, boats, RVs, or vehicles beyond city and county code, which matters in a neighborhood where the lake is about a minute away and many owners keep a boat. There are also no shared amenities, which is the trade.

How close is Walnut Hills Estates to Old Hickory Lake?
Very close. Recent listings describe the lake as one minute away and Creekwood Marina as about four tenths of a mile. That said, none of the recent sales carried a waterfront designation, so these are lake-proximate homes rather than lakefront ones. For buyers who want the access without the waterfront premium, that is precisely the appeal.

Why does price per square foot vary so much here?
Because you are buying the lot as much as the house. Sales ran from $176.99 to $324.34 per square foot. A 1,241 square foot home earned the highest rate at $324 while a 2,260 square foot home earned the lowest at $177, and the smaller home sold for slightly more in total because it sat on a full acre. Square footage is a weak predictor of price in this neighborhood. Compare whole properties and weigh acreage heavily.

What are the homes like and when were they built?
Built across several sections between roughly 1966 and 1976, predominantly all brick, in ranch, split level, and traditional styles, with single-level living common. Recent sales ran from 1,241 to 2,345 square feet with three to five bedrooms. Garage arrangements vary widely, from no garage to a four-car detached. Several homes have fully finished basements with extra rooms, workshop space, and separate storage.

What schools is Walnut Hills Estates zoned for?
Lakeside Park Elementary School, V G Hawkins Middle School, and Hendersonville High School in Sumner County, which appears on 15 of the 16 Walnut Hills MLS records. One record on the far edge of the neighborhood showed Beech Elementary, Joe Shafer Middle, and Beech Senior High instead, which is a different cluster entirely. If you are buying at the outer boundary, confirm the assignment with the district rather than assuming. Merrol Hyde Magnet School is available countywide by application.

Is Walnut Hills Estates a good fit for first-time buyers, downsizers, or boat owners?
All three, and the combination is unusual. First-time buyers get an entry point well below the citywide median with no dues and taxes starting around $1,582. Downsizers get true single-level brick ranch living, which several recent listings marketed specifically for that buyer. Boat owners and hobbyists get lake access minutes away plus the freedom to park a boat or build a shop, since there is no association restricting it. Buyers who want new construction or community amenities should look elsewhere, since this inventory dates from the late 1960s and 1970s.

I own a home in Walnut Hills Estates. How should I approach selling here?
Make sure your lot gets valued, because that is where a meaningful share of your equity sits and it is the thing most easily overlooked. A home here on a full acre outperformed one nearly twice its size on a smaller parcel. Also make sure your listing is findable, since the MLS files this neighborhood under at least eleven different spellings and a buyer searching one of them will never see you. Recent sellers did well, averaging 98.1% of asking with one closing above list. Patrick Higgins and the Nashville Home Guru team track every Walnut Hills closing across all of those spellings and can price and position the property correctly.

How does Patrick Higgins approach buying or selling in Walnut Hills Estates?
He values land and improvements separately, because in this neighborhood a per-square-foot approach produces the wrong answer. The recent range ran $177 to $324 per square foot and the highest rate belonged to one of the smallest houses, purely because it sat on an acre. He also pulls comparable sales across all eleven MLS spellings of this neighborhood rather than the one on the listing, which is the difference between eight comparable sales and two. As a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent, Patrick brings a data-first approach to established neighborhoods where lot size drives value.

Who is the best real estate agent for Walnut Hills Estates in Hendersonville, TN?
Patrick Higgins of Nashville Home Guru at Compass is widely regarded as a leading agent for Hendersonville, including the Walton Ferry and Saunders Ferry lake corridor. 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. Compass and Parks agents represented about 16.9% of all Hendersonville home sales over the past 12 months, and the team carries 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews from clients across the area.

What is my Walnut Hills Estates home worth in today’s market?
Automated tools like the Zillow Zestimate struggle here for two reasons. They weight square footage heavily in a neighborhood where lot size matters more, so they undervalue the acre parcels and overvalue the small ones. And because the MLS splits this community across eleven subdivision spellings, the comparable set any model assembles is thinner and less accurate than it should be. For an instant starting estimate you can use the home value tool, then call Patrick at 615-682-1718 for a full analysis that values your land and your house separately.

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