Priest Lake Park
1970s-era subdivisions and single-family homes in the Colonial style
Although the banks of Percy Priest Lake have become a destination for seasonal campers and hikers from all over Tennessee, Priest Lake Park is a neighborhood occupied (almost entirely) by year-rounders — “It’s more local use,” says Autumn Faughn, a Real Estate Consultant at Compass and Nashvillian since 2011, and vacation rentals are few and far between. Here, 1970s-era Colonial-inspired townhouse units in communities like the Harbour Town Subdivision hover in the mid-$200,000s and sometimes reach close to $300,000. Single-family homes, a mix of split-levels, ranch-styles and Colonials with Greek-inspired columns, typically fall between $350,000 and $500,000. Most have attached garages, and streets here are quiet enough for peaceful bike rides. Although the hills can present a challenge to some pedallers.
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A shopping plaza off Old Smith Springs Road
Shopping and dining options within Priest Lake Park are mainly concentrated along Smith Springs Road, which eventually merges with Route 41. Betty Lou’s Lounge is a neighborhood institution, and menu items include jalapeno poppers, corn dogs and chicken wings. Walls are decorated with photographs of country stars, and there’s a regular schedule of billiard tournaments, karaoke nights and line dancing. Nearby, locals can pick up crab rangoon and chicken lo mein at China Springs and stop by Comptons Foodland for groceries. The Tanger Outlets, home to over 60 stores including Gap Factory, J.Crew Factory and Ralph Lauren, are about 15 minutes away via Anderson Road.
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Swimming, lakeside picnics and horseback riding at Camp Widjiwagan
According to Dendy, “There are so many places to hike, plenty of boat and jet ski rentals, just a great opportunity to get out on the water.” At Anderson Road Day Use Beach, the sound of portable stereos and kids splashing in the sectioned-off swimming area fills most weekends. Dogs are welcome, and picnic shelters provide plenty of space for birthday parties and family reunions. There’s also the Anderson Road Fitness Trail, which extends a mile and a half near the lake’s rocky shores. And at Smith Springs Park find parking, a boat ramp for kayakers and space for fishing. YMCA Camp Widjiwagan is nearby, offering day and sleepaway options for youth aged five through 17. At the onsite equestrian center, kids can take private lessons and learn how to properly care for horses.
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The Academies of Nashville at Antioch High
Students in Priest Lake Park start off public school at Smith Springs Elementary, which earned a C grade from the educational review site, Niche, before moving on to Apollo Middle, which received a C-minus. Final stop is the C-rated Antioch High School, which represents one of the 12 schools in the “Academies of Nashville” system. After freshman year, students can explore career pathways in automotive technology, digital art, social services and more. Antioch High prides itself on diversity, and students here speak a combined 41 languages.
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Classes at Smith Spring’s Community Center and a nearby water park
At Smith Spring’s Community Center, enroll in dance workshops or parenting classes, shoot hoops on the court or do laps in the swimming pool. Daily fees for adults are $3 — for kids, it’s $1.50. The facility also hosts after-school programs and events like Easter Egg Hunts and chili cook-offs. Faughn also recommends checking at Nashville Shores, a water park off Bell Road. “There’s a ton of restaurants over there that support that too,” she says, highlighting Shipwreck Cove, which is popular with boaters. City attractions like the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame are both under 15 miles — about 30 minutes — away.
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Interstate access and the Nashville International Airport
According to Faughn, “You’ll find that you can head one direction to get to [Interstate] 24 and the other to get to 40,” and highway access makes commuting between this lakeside neighborhood and Downtown Nashville relatively easy. Along the way is Nashville International Airport, and it’s not uncommon to see white trails from jet engines overhead. Hundreds of flights take off daily, with some flying direct across the Atlantic to London. Access medical care at TriStar Southern Hills, about 10 miles away along Smith Springs Road or head to larger facilities near Vanderbilt University.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Patrick Murray
Patrick Murray
Luxury Homes of Tennessee Corporate
(585) 540-1347
18 Total Sales
1 in Priest Lake Park
$235,000 Price
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Kenneth Wotring
Kenneth Wotring
Byers & Harvey Inc.
(931) 342-4297
53 Total Sales
1 in Priest Lake Park
$229,900 Price
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Laura Danmyer
Laura Danmyer
Realty One Group Music City
(877) 796-4003
28 Total Sales
1 in Priest Lake Park
$215,900 Price
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Cathy Wood
Cathy Wood
Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS
(615) 481-7609
44 Total Sales
2 in Priest Lake Park
$370K - $375K Price Range
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Sharon Wayman
Sharon Wayman
Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS
(615) 639-5561
41 Total Sales
1 in Priest Lake Park
$490,000 Price
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Bernie Gallerani
Bernie Gallerani
Bernie Gallerani Real Estate
(615) 913-4326
2,491 Total Sales
9 in Priest Lake Park
$163K - $350K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Anderson Road Public Use Area
Cook Public Use Area
Hamilton Creek Mountain Bike Trails
Hamilton Creek Marina
- Boating
- Lake
Smith Springs Recreation Area
Una Recreation Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Skateboard
Smith Springs Community Center
Hurricane Creek Recreation Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Priest Lake Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Priest Lake Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Priest Lake Park, Nashville sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Priest Lake Park, Nashville over the last 12 months is $498,000, down 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$504,850
Median Sale Price
$498,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$513,726
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$319,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$465,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
35
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-26%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$239
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,067
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1978
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,057
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,970
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,333
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,203
Median Age
44
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$81,056
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$91,890
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.3%
Advanced Degrees
12.6%
% Population in Labor Force
70.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Una
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Four Corners
Lakeside living 15 miles from Downtown Music City
Antioch
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Summerfield Village
South Nashville neighborhood with growing housing and attractions
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