Leiper's Fork, TN -- At a Glance
Leiper's Fork is an unincorporated rural community in Williamson County, TN, approximately 8 miles west of downtown Franklin and 30 miles southwest of Nashville. ZIP code 37064 (shared with Franklin). Population of the immediate Leiper's Fork village is approximately 650 to 800 residents -- one of the smallest and most exclusive communities in Middle Tennessee.[1] Known for its preserved rural character, historic general store, live music scene, and estates on 5 to 100+ acre parcels. Home prices typically range from $1.5M to $30M+. Served by Williamson County Schools. Zero Tennessee state income tax.
Sources: [1] Williamson County GIS; U.S. Census Bureau Census Designated Place data. Note: Census tract data for this area covers a much larger geographic zone -- Leiper's Fork village population is estimated at approximately 650 to 800 residents. [VERIFY: population figure and ZIP code before deploy]
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Leiper's Fork estate properties rarely appear on the MLS. Onward agents have relationships with landowners throughout the Leiper's Creek corridor.
Onward Real Estate serves the Williamson County market from our Cool Springs office: 5000 Meridian Blvd #300, Franklin, TN 37067. Call (615) 234-5180.
| Detail | Leiper's Fork, TN |
|---|---|
| County / ZIP | Williamson County / 37064 |
| Distance to Franklin / Nashville | ~8 miles west of Franklin / ~30 miles from Nashville |
| Community type | Unincorporated rural village; Williamson County jurisdiction |
| Typical property size | 5 to 100+ acres; no subdivision density |
| Home price range | $1.5M to $30M+ (estates and working farms) |
| School district | Williamson County Schools -- #1 in Tennessee |
| Known for | Historic general store, live music, rolling hills, celebrity estates, preserved rural character |
Sources: Williamson County GIS; SFAR MLS active listings. [VERIFY: price range against current active listings before deploy]
Rustic elegance. One of the most sought-after rural communities in Middle Tennessee.
Leiper's Fork is a small, unincorporated community in western Williamson County about 8 miles west of Franklin. It sits along Leiper's Creek and Old Hillsboro Road -- a corridor that has quietly become one of the most desirable rural addresses in the entire Southeast. The community has no traffic lights, no chain restaurants, and no apartment buildings. What it has is rolling hills, historic farms, working ranches, and some of the most dramatic estate properties in Tennessee.
Despite its rural character, Leiper's Fork is within 30 minutes of Nashville and served by Williamson County Schools -- the same district that produces the #1-ranked school system in Tennessee. For buyers who want genuine rural privacy with Nashville access and elite school quality, there is no comparable alternative in Middle Tennessee.
Three things set Leiper's Fork apart from every other luxury market in the Nashville corridor.
No HOA. No subdivision rules. Properties on 5 to 100+ acres of rolling Williamson County terrain. Leiper's Fork has resisted the subdivision pressure that transformed every other community within 30 miles of Nashville. Its rural character is protected by a combination of large parcel sizes, conservation easements, and a community that actively opposes density.
The village center has a general store, a post office, art galleries, and a live music venue that draws touring artists on weekend afternoons. It is one of the few places in Middle Tennessee with a genuine community identity that predates the Nashville boom. Buyers who have lived everywhere describe Leiper's Fork as unlike anywhere else they've been in the South.
Thirty minutes to Nashville via I-840 or US-96. Eight miles to Franklin's Historic Downtown. Williamson County Schools -- #1 in Tennessee -- serve the entire corridor. For buyers who have compromised on rural living because of school quality or proximity to work, Leiper's Fork eliminates the tradeoff entirely.
Leiper's Fork is not a conventional real estate market. Most properties here do not appear on the MLS until they have already been shown to a short list of qualified buyers. Estates change hands through relationships, not Zillow searches. Lot sizes range from 5 to over 100 acres. Property types include historic farmhouses, new custom builds on agricultural land, working equestrian facilities, and celebrity-grade compounds with guest houses, barns, and private ponds.
The active price range for residential properties is approximately $1.5M to $30M+, with the majority of transactions occurring between $2M and $8M. Land-only parcels sell from $500,000 to $6M+ depending on acreage, road frontage, and creek access.
A note on inventory:
Because many Leiper's Fork transactions are off-market, the active MLS listings shown above represent only a portion of what is actually available. If you are seriously interested in this market, the most important step is connecting with an agent who has direct relationships in the community -- not running a Zillow search. Contact Onward to access the full market.
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Leiper's Fork is an unincorporated community in western Williamson County, Tennessee, ZIP code 37064. It is located approximately 8 miles west of downtown Franklin and about 30 miles southwest of Nashville. It sits along Leiper's Creek and Old Hillsboro Road. Despite its rural character, it has direct highway access to both Franklin and Nashville via US-96 and I-840.
Leiper's Fork uses ZIP code 37064, which is shared with Franklin, TN. When searching for Leiper's Fork properties on real estate platforms, you may need to search by ZIP code 37064 or search specifically for "Leiper's Fork" or "Old Hillsboro Road" to find the right inventory. Many Leiper's Fork addresses show a Franklin, TN mailing address due to the shared ZIP. Onward agents can filter specifically for Leiper's Fork properties by road name and parcel location.
Leiper's Fork is known for several things: its preserved rural character and rolling Williamson County landscape; its historic village center with a general store, post office, art galleries, and live music on weekends; its position as home to numerous musicians, entertainers, and celebrities who value privacy near Nashville; its working farms and equestrian properties; and the absence of the suburban development that has changed nearly every other community within 30 miles of Nashville. It is frequently cited as one of the most charming small communities in the South.
Leiper's Fork real estate is among the most expensive in Middle Tennessee. Most residential properties sell in the $1.5M to $8M range, with exceptional estates and large land parcels selling for $10M to $30M+. Land-only parcels typically start at $500,000 for smaller tracts and can exceed $6M for large acreage with premium features. Because many transactions are off-market, listed prices represent only part of the market. Contact Onward for access to properties not listed publicly.
Leiper's Fork is not part of Franklin -- it is an unincorporated community, meaning it has no city government of its own and is governed directly by Williamson County. However, it uses Franklin's ZIP code (37064) and many Leiper's Fork addresses have a Franklin, TN mailing designation. It is served by Williamson County Schools, the same district as Franklin. For practical purposes -- schools, county services, and property taxes -- Leiper's Fork properties are treated as Williamson County rural properties, not Franklin city properties. This means no city taxes and no city zoning restrictions that apply within Franklin's city limits.
66,641 people live in Leipers Fork, where the median age is 40.9 and the average individual income is $60,250. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Leipers Fork, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Kailey Cakes, and Franklin Family.
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| Dining | 4.34 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.45 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Leipers Fork has 24,255 households, with an average household size of 2.73. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Leipers Fork do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 66,641 people call Leipers Fork home. The population density is 362.18 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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