Leipers Fork Homes for Sale
During its earliest times, Leipers Fork served as a major thoroughfare and many travelers passed through on their way up and down the Natchez Trace. The first three decades of the 1900's were prosperous times for Leipers Fork. The booming little village consisted of several general stores, the Middle Tennessee Railroad, lumber mills, a blacksmith shop, churches, a school, a college, a bank and the home of the Williamson County Poor Farm.
Preservation
The story of Leipers Fork entered a new chapter in 1995 when a group of concerned citizens began restoring its village and preserving it’s scenic farmland. Faced with rapidly encroaching suburban development within Williamson County, visionary community leaders identified the threat and created a plan of action to preserve its land, buildings and way of life. Since this time, Leipers Fork has become a unique community of farmers, artists and musicians who appreciate its down home feel and peaceful rolling hills.
There's a reason people refer to Leipers Fork as "Mayberry." Located just 30 miles south of Nashville, Leipers Fork is the area of choice for families wanting to experience an authentic living, breathing village near Nashville and Franklin full of characters who will delight and charm you with their stories of daily life.
It is a Registered National Historic District and contains some of the few remaining examples of late 19th century architecture once characteristic of villages in Williamson County. Leipers Fork is the only historic village on the Tennessee portion of the Natchez Trace Parkway and offers the quaintness of the past and the convenience of the present with friendly merchants, great country cooking and world-class entertainment.
Preservation pursuits have resulted in land restrictions not found elsewhere in the county; meaning, if you own/sell a parcel of land, it may not be subdivided into anything smaller than 5 acres. As such, homes around Leipers Fork are mostly on 5+ acres. While you can find a home on less than 5 acres, it tends to be rare unless it's "in town."
Homes/Land in Leipers Fork range in price from $200,000 - $11M. Whether you are looking for an historic home in town, a small home on a little land, a large home on quite a bit of land, or a very large equestrian estate, there's something for everyone in Leipers Fork TN.
Because of its charm, character and downhome feel, many celebrities call Leipers Fork home. While I could rattle off a bunch of names and point out their homes or driveways (since you can't see alot of the homes from the road), most of us who live in Leipers Fork choose not to. Why? Because they are our neighbors. Many moved here for privacy and that's exactly what we give them. Let's just say... you never quite know who you'll end up chatting with at the local eatery or shop.
Below, you can search for homes in Leipers Fork (either by map or listing). If you see something you like, need more information or would like assistance in your search, please feel free to email or call 615-512-5485.