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Old 10-11-2015, 10:04 AM
 
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We're from Texas but were curious about this school & surrounding area. I know almost nothing about Nashville.
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Old 10-11-2015, 02:30 PM
 
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My boss' children all went to Lipscomb Academy. He & his wife are well pleased with the school.

The area around the school is very nice.
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Old 10-11-2015, 05:48 PM
 
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Lipscomb area (Green Hills area) is one of the most desirable areas to live in Nashville for affluent families. Close to yhe city, yet suburban. Not far at all from more urban neighborhoods, restaurants, etc., but very safe. The school was known for decades as an ultra-conservative, Church of Christ backed, school supplying an excellent, albeit restrictive, education. The school still offers an excellent education as far as I hear, but with a much more tolerant atmosphere. Other nearby private schools worth checking out: Franklin Road Academy, The University School, Harding Academy, etc. Additionally, there are 2 excellent public schools up to 6th grade (I believe) - Percy Priest and Julia Green.
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Old 10-11-2015, 07:49 PM
 
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I used to teach at Lipscomb University. It is a beautiful campus with a gorgeous, upscale area surrounding it. The only drawback from my perspective is the traffic that plagues that niche. Woodmont gets incredibly jammed during rush hours and is very slow moving. That said, it seems that the rest of Metro is catching up in that department. Have you visited yet?
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Old 10-12-2015, 01:40 PM
 
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We have not visited yet. I did some research on Zillow and found the home prices in the area to be surprisingly high. Seems like prices can rapidly escalate over $1 million, and they seem to get steeper as you go down into Oak Hill or Forest Hills.
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Old 10-12-2015, 02:36 PM
 
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We have not visited yet. I did some research on Zillow and found the home prices in the area to be surprisingly high. Seems like prices can rapidly escalate over $1 million, and they seem to get steeper as you go down into Oak Hill or Forest Hills.
It's definitely not the most economical part of town. What is your budget?

Are you coming to Nashville for a job, etc., that you'd like to be close to?
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Old 10-13-2015, 03:19 PM
 
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It appears I might be looking too close-in. Where in the greater Nashville area can you find relatively new construction, 4,000 SF or more, for more like $750,000? Or can you find it at all?
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Old 10-13-2015, 05:22 PM
 
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It appears I might be looking too close-in. Where in the greater Nashville area can you find relatively new construction, 4,000 SF or more, for more like $750,000? Or can you find it at all?
You've got the budget for something in that area or close to it. I'd check into Green Hills, Battlefield, Belmont/Waverly, 12 South, Battery Park, maybe Oak Hill/Forest Hills. For the latter two, the budget would be tight for a new construction, though you may find an older one nicely remodeled. (zips to check out: 37204, 37220, 37215, 37205)

HTH!
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Old 10-13-2015, 05:25 PM
 
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Also, one thing I would be sure to look into is whether or not you're in a flood plain. There are a few creek branches that meander through those areas south of I-440 around Woodmont/Lealand.
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