Luxury Homes for Sale in Franklin, TN
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QUICK SNAPSHOT
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Property Types
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Gated estates, golf course homes, equestrian properties
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Price Range
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$700K to $7M+
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Premier Communities
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LaurelBrooke, Westhaven, Legends Ridge, Temple Hills
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School District
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Williamson County (top-ranked in Tennessee)
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Historic Downtown
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Named one of America's Favorite Main Streets
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Franklin combines historic Southern character with a luxury real estate market that has matured significantly over the past decade. Its downtown, dating to 1799, anchors a city where gated estate communities, championship golf, and chef-driven restaurants create a lifestyle that is polished but never pretentious.
LaurelBrooke
Franklin's most prestigious gated community spans 578 acres of rolling hills with 200 acres of preserved woodland. Developed by Southern Land Company, it features 311 homesites across five neighborhoods: The Woodlands, The Estates, The Reserve, The Lakes, and The Boulevard. Two gated entrances with 24-hour staffed security. Homes feature French Chateau, Tudor, and Traditional architecture on lots from half an acre to eight acres. Estates have sold between $5M and $7M. The main boulevard evokes a European village. Amenities include a 4,000 sq ft clubhouse with valet, fitness center, aquatic center, tennis courts, fishing ponds, and trail system.
Franklin Luxury Community Comparison
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Community
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Price Range
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Key Feature
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Lot Size
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LaurelBrooke
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$1.25M - $7M
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Gated, 578 acres, European architecture
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0.5 - 8 acres
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Westhaven
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$700K - $3M+
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Walkable town center, par-72 golf course
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Varies
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Legends Ridge
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$900K - $4M
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Hilltop estates, Tennessee views
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1+ acres
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Temple Hills
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$800K - $2.5M+
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Private 27-hole golf course
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Multi-acre
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Lookaway Farms
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$1.25M - $2M
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Custom estates, elevated aesthetic
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0.5+ acres
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Carters Glen
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Up to $4M
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Equestrian-friendly, horse stables
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Large acreage
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Franklin's appeal extends to its downtown, where historic brick buildings house independent boutiques, galleries, and acclaimed restaurants. The Factory at Franklin, a repurposed 1929 stove factory, serves as a cultural anchor for artisan retail, live music, and local dining.
INSIDER TIP: A $5M home in Franklin delivers substantially more square footage, land, and build quality than a comparably priced property in Los Angeles, New York, or Chicago. This value gap is a primary driver for out-of-state luxury relocations.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
✓ LaurelBrooke estates have traded between $5M and $7M with full security and 578 acres of grounds.
✓ Williamson County Schools serve all Franklin luxury communities.
✓ Equestrian buyers should look at Carters Glen and Leipers Fork for horse-friendly estates.
✓ Tennessee's 0% income tax makes Franklin increasingly competitive with coastal luxury markets.
