Piperton is rural city about 26 miles from Memphis
Piperton residents can enjoy a quiet life about 26 miles outside of Memphis. “You can live in Piperton and get the country feel and be close to everything in Collierville,” says Realtor Wendy Fortner with eXp Realty, who has worked in the area for about four years. “That neighborhood’s adorable and quaint, and I love it.” Part of the city’s charm comes from the fact that it is almost entirely residential. Locals must travel to the surrounding towns for shopping and dining options. Many people send their children to private schools, such as St. George’s Independent School, and the area is served by Fayette County Public Schools, which receive a C-minus from Niche.
Just west of Piperton/Elba in Collierville Towne Square you will find many unique shops.
St. George's Independent School is located at 1880 Wolf River in Collierville.
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Piperton residents shop at nearby towns
Residents of Piperton will need to travel for most of their shopping and dining needs. “Everyone is going to go to Collierville, or they’re going to go to Rossville,” Fortner says. Tony’s Trophy Room is a Collierville restaurant that serves American classics such as hamburgers. Fortner recommends the Wolf River Café, which serves comfort food. “That is the cutest little restaurant,” she says. “It is as country as can be, and that is sometimes just what you want.” Locals can get groceries from Aldi or Kroger, about 4 miles away, or drive a little farther to Whole Foods, about an 11-mile trip. Walmart, Target and Low’s are all about 4 miles away.
Wolf River Cafe is situated just east of Piperton and boasts a charming outdoor patio.
Located just west of Piperton, visit Kroger in Collierville for all your daily necessities.
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Large homes fill Piperton
Houses sit on grassy lawns that start at about half an acre, with long driveways that open to wide roads. Trees separate the large properties, which are decorated with bushes and gardens. Most residents live in sprawling new traditional homes with brick and stone exteriors and front-facing gable roofs, although some feature colonial influences. “It’s very nice, upscale homes,” Fortner says. Prices tend to fall between $475,000 and $900,000, although some larger homes cost upward of $1 million.
Some subdivisions in Piperton/Elba offer large lots for sprawling homes.
Most subdivisions in Piperton/Elba offer homes in many different designs and sizes.
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Water sports and parks around Piperton
Nature lovers can go kayaking on the Wolf River or take a trip to Herb Parsons Lake State Park, where they can go fishing, boating and hiking around the lake. Families can visit the nearby W.C. Johnston Park, about 6 miles away in Collierville, where kids can climb the playground and run around the splash pad. Friends can also come together for a game of soccer or baseball. There are 11 houses of worship in Piperton, each with different programs for its parishioners to join.
Herb Parsons Lake is a 177-acre fishing lake in Piperton/Elba.
Kids are free to be kids on the playground at W.C. Johnson Park located to the west of Piperton/Elba.
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Many Piperton students attend private school
As part of Fayette County Public Schools, students can start at Southwest Elementary School, which receives a C from Niche. West Junior High School and Fayette-Ware High School score a C-minus, and the latter offers industry certifications in various fields, from cosmetology to nursing. While students can attend public schools, Fortner says, “most go to private schools.” Nearby options include St. George’s Independent School, which earns an A-plus from Niche and boasts a 100% rate of students pursuing higher education.
St. George's Independent School is a private, Christian school located in Collierville.
West Junior High in Oakland is available to students in Fayette County.
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Collierville Farmers Market held from spring to fall
Locals can attend Collierville and Rossville events, including the Collierville Farmers Market, open every Thursday from May to September every year. Besides produce, vendors sell fresh flowers, baked goods and handmade gifts. Rossville hosts Food Truck Sundays, where attendees can order from various food trucks.
State Route 57 leads to Memphis
State Route 57 runs through the neighborhood, intersecting with Interstate 269 and leading 27 miles to Memphis International Airport. Piperton has a Crime Score of one out of 10, compared to the national average of four out of 10. The nearest emergency room is Baptist Memorial Hospital, about 6 miles away.
I-269 makes travel to and from Piperton/Elba a breeze.
On average, homes in Piperton, TN sell after 84 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Piperton, TN over the last 12 months is $670,720, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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