Bike paths to Williamson Cty Elementary/Middle Schools (Brentwood, Spring Hill: home search, neighborhoods)

[wi2nashville]

My family of 6 is looking to move to Williamson County do to a job offer at Vandy. We have narrowed our home search to the public schools in Williamson Cty. Do parents bike their children to any schools? Are there schools with better access to biking paths? I've tried the government website of maps but seeing only trails within parks.... nothing really for getting place A to B. HELP!!!
Second question - are there any neighborhoods better for a 'transplant' family? Want a nice neighborhood where my kids can play outside running with friends (or are there neighborhoods to stay away from)?

[BirdieBelle]

What is your housing budget?

In Brentwood, there are several bike trails that lead to elementary schools such as Lipscomb, Crockett, and Kenrose.

[septimus]

My kids walk/ride their bikes to school in Williamson County. There are a lot of schools. Pearre Creek, Hunters Bend and some in Spring Hill too.

[wi2nashville]

Thanks for the replies. We'd like to stay under $700k for a home (WOW, prices are high here). We are more used to a $450 sticker price but willing to go where it would be best for our kids!!

It seems like there are no sidewalks in the neighborhoods. Maybe I'm just weird... but from these 2 replies it does seem like biking/walking IS an option.

[BirdieBelle]

If you look up just the three schools I mentioned on a satellite map, you can literally see the paved bike trails that run to the schools. Crockett Elementary is right next to Crockett Park, which has miles of paved trails running through it.

All three schools are within biking distance of hundreds of homes of varying price ranges. There are other elementary schools that are not as safely accessible by bike by virtue of being located on a major road with no sidewalks, etc.

You can use realtracs.com to search by school zone, price range, etc. It is the local MLS website.

Brentwood did not require sidewalks to be built until the early 2000s, so the older neighborhoods don't have them. But the city has about 25 miles of paved trails.

[septimus]

Originally Posted by Wmsn4Life

If you look up just the three schools I mentioned on a satellite map, you can literally see the paved bike trails that run to the schools. Crockett Elementary is right next to Crockett Park, which has miles of paved trails running through it.

All three schools are within biking distance of hundreds of homes of varying price ranges. There are other elementary schools that are not as safely accessible by bike by virtue of being located on a major road with no sidewalks, etc.

You can use realtracs.com to search by school zone, price range, etc. It is the local MLS website.

Brentwood did not require sidewalks to be built until the early 2000s, so the older neighborhoods don't have them. But the city has about 25 miles of paved trails.

At your price point take a look at Fieldstone Farms. It was built in the late 90s but nice homes. It has sidewalks and Hunter's Bend elementary is right there in the middle of the neighborhood surrounded by sidewalks and paths. Fieldstone is zoned for 2 elementary schools it is so big. Walnut Grove isn't really "walkable". Realtracs lets you search for homes based on zoned schools.

Also at your price point you should have a lot of options in Westhaven. It is zone for Pearre Creek. Lots of kids walk to school at Pearre Creek. Mine do every day and we live about 3/4 of a mile from school. We use sidewalks the entire way.

[BirdieBelle]

I think Fieldstone Farms is a great suggestion. If you're used to fitting into 2400 sq ft you should have plenty of choices bigger than that.

There's no need to stretch your budget all the way to $700K.

[wi2nashville]

So helpful!! I didn't think to use the Google Earth view. Also never heard of realtracs! Awesome resources.
PS - NO WAY I could be in a 2400 sq ft home... YIKES my children would kill eachother (if I didn't first).

How do you know what 'Neighborhood' a listed home is in? I'm new to this neighborhood concept.

[BirdieBelle]

Originally Posted by wi2nashville

So helpful!! I didn't think to use the Google Earth view. Also never heard of realtracs! Awesome resources.
PS - NO WAY I could be in a 2400 sq ft home... YIKES my children would kill eachother (if I didn't first).

How do you know what 'Neighborhood' a listed home is in? I'm new to this neighborhood concept.

Sorry, I was getting you confused with another poster who lives in 2400 sq ft with 8 kids.

New to the neighborhood concept??? Where are you moving from? Williamson County is mostly suburban, so there are tons of subdivisions with names. Those are listed when you use realtracs.

[wi2nashville]

I'm moving from Central Wisconsin.... culture shock! We have neighbors but not a big city at all.
And.... really 2400 with 8 kids; that sounds unreal, props to that family for making it work.