5284 Poor House Hollow Rd, Franklin
Franklin TN Homes for Sale on Acreage
Finding Franklin TN homes for sale on acreage may be more difficult than it seems. Buyers are most often looking for homes on one to two acres. Just enough land to be far enough away from their neighbors. There are some wonderful neighborhoods that will satisfy the needs of these buyers. However, the majority of these homes were likely built in the 1980's or 1990's and are usually priced above $500,000.
Franklin homes with one to two acres priced under $500,000 were primarily built in the 1970's and include neighborhoods like Green Valley and Oakwood Estates.
The vast majority of buyers are looking for approximately five acres or so commonly referred to as mini-farms. This provides them with enough land to have a couple of horses, chickens and goats.
Many of these homes will be on city water and septic systems. Heating will likely be propane or electric. Heat pumps are very common in Tennessee and may be the primary source of heat on these properties.
Buyers will find everything from small cottages to multi-million dollar estates on large acreage in Leiper's Fork. Generally speaking acreage homes in the Leiper's Fork area of Franklin will be more costly. The residents of Leiper's Fork have managed to keep big box restaurants and grocery chains from building there. As a result, buyers find the small town country life offered there very desirable.
These properties come at a premium. That being said, it's best to have your own buyer's agent to represent you in the process. We often see these properties grossly over-priced and if you don't know the area, you may easily overpay for a property in Leiper's Fork.
Rural properties with a Franklin address are not necessarily located within the city limits. This means lower property taxes but very few zoning restrictions. It's not unusual to see million dollar mansions next to manufactured homes. The land may also be used to store a variety of equipment and vehicles as well as. If this is of concern to you, there may be other options offered through acreage neighborhoods with resistrictions in place.
Franklin equestrian neighborhoods like Brandon Park Downs and Kinnard Springs are good examples of these types of communities. The homeowners wanted a little bit of acreage to raise horses but wanted the protection offered by having covenants and restrictions.
For buyers who want a little bit of acreage but who don't own horses, neighborhoods like McLemore Farms, Keystone, Laurelbrooke and Legends Ridge, may be an option.
There's no limit to the possibilities when buying a Franklin TN home for sale on acreage. Having someone who knows the area well to help you through the process is a must. When you're ready to buy,
Call Franklin Homes Realty LLC at (615) 495-0752.
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