Bellevue

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Home Prices

$250K – $3.5M+

Median sold ~$525K · Condos from low $200Ks · Core single-family $400K–$750K · Stephens Valley $700K–$1.5M · Estate acreage $1M–$3.5M+

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Lifestyle

Wooded Suburban + Outdoor-First

3,100+ acres of Warner Parks, Harpeth River, Natchez Trace Parkway, the Loveless Café, and a commercial corridor actively reinvesting

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Commute & Access

20–30 min to downtown

13 miles southwest · I-40 and Hwy 70S direct · WeGo bus service on major corridors · No commuter rail

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Who Lives Here

Established Families & Outdoor Enthusiasts

Pop. ~49,000 · Median age 40 · Longtime residents, park-driven buyers, Ensworth families, Stephens Valley relocations

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Morning

Loveless Café

The Loveless has been on Hwy 100 since 1951. From-scratch biscuits, country ham, fried chicken, red-eye gravy, jams and preserves made on site. One of the most legitimately storied Southern restaurants in Tennessee — the kind of place where celebrities, tourists, and regular Saturday families all eat at the same tables. There's usually a wait. The biscuits are worth every minute of it.

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Morning Activity

Percy Warner or Edwin Warner Park

Together, Warner Parks totals more than 3,100 acres on the eastern edge of Bellevue — paved roads, natural trails, equestrian paths, the famous Allee limestone staircase entrance, multiple overlooks with Nashville skyline views, golf courses, and the Warner Park Nature Center. Both parks are free. Percy Warner alone rivals state parks in scale. If you're considering Bellevue and haven't walked these trails, that should be the first thing you do.

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Afternoon

Harpeth River State Park

The Harpeth River winds through Bellevue's western edge — one of the most scenic canoe and kayak runs in Metro Nashville. Harpeth River State Park preserves stretches of the corridor including Hidden Lake, old mill ruins, and limestone bluffs. If you live here and haven't paddled the Harpeth, you're leaving one of the best things about this address on the table.

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Lunch

Café 100 or Pizza Perfect

Café 100 is the neighborhood café Bellevue residents use like a second kitchen — reliable, good, no pretense. Pizza Perfect is the local pizza spot with a loyal following that will not hear criticism. Both have been here long enough to earn exactly the standing they have.

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Mid-Afternoon

One Bellevue Place

The commercial anchor of Bellevue's reinvestment — Sprouts, a movie theater, restaurants, and growing retail along Hwy 70S on the former Bellevue Mall site. This is where Bellevue's commercial future is taking shape. Worth going to understand what the neighborhood is becoming.

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Evening

Ford Ice Center Bellevue

The Nashville Predators' Ford Ice Center operates a twin-rink facility in Bellevue — public skating, hockey leagues, figure skating programs. A genuine community facility. On a Friday or Saturday evening it's one of the most lively places in 37221, especially for families with kids.

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Dinner

Fortuna Italian Steakhouse or Voodoo Gumbo

Fortuna is Bellevue's go-to for an upscale dinner — Italian steakhouse that's earned its standing with locals and keeps it. Voodoo Gumbo does authentic New Orleans cuisine that stands out in a neighborhood where most of the dining is Southern or Italian. Two different registers, both worth knowing.

📍 Core Bellevue (Old Hickory Blvd / Hwy 70S corridor)  ·  $350K – $750K

Best For: Established families, park proximity, Davidson County pricing

The residential backbone of 37221 — Colonials, ranches, and traditional homes on wooded lots from the 1980s–2000s, many backing up to ravines or tree lines. Neighborhoods like Harpeth Valley Park, Avondale Park, and Bellevue Manor/1776 Estates anchor this tier. Well-maintained, established, quiet. Warner Parks is within biking distance from most addresses here. The most active price tier, with properly priced homes closing in 30–40 days.

📍 Stephens Valley  ·  $700K – $1.5M+

Best For: New construction buyers who want Williamson County Schools inside a Nashville ZIP — verify county before touring

A conservation-focused master-planned development with front porch architecture, walkable village amenities, and multiple active builders including DeFatta Custom, Legend Homes, Celebration Homes, and Rochford Construction. All current single-family homes are in Williamson County — the Brentwood school zone access in a 37221 address. Still actively building. The planned downtown district and attached housing phases will be Davidson County / MNPS. Understand which phase and parcel you're buying before you make an offer.

📍 South Bellevue / Harpeth River Corridor  ·  $450K – $2M+

Best For: Buyers who want acreage, privacy, and the Harpeth River — inside Davidson County

The southern and western reaches of 37221, where lots get larger and the character shifts toward estate living. Properties here often sit on multiple wooded acres with Harpeth River access or views of rolling hills toward Williamson County. The Natchez Trace Parkway begins its northern terminus in this area. Rural feel, estate scale, Davidson County taxes — genuinely surprising for how close to Nashville it sits.

📍 Bellevue Townhomes / Condos  ·  $200K – $425K

Best For: First-time buyers, empty nesters, buyers who want the Bellevue lifestyle without single-family maintenance

Scattered throughout the Hwy 70S and Old Hickory Boulevard corridors — townhomes in established complexes, condos near the retail strip. The most accessible entry into 37221. Consistent demand from buyers who want Warner Parks proximity and the westward commute profile without the yard maintenance.

Public Schools — MNPS (Davidson County Bellevue addresses)

Bellevue's public schools are meaningfully stronger than Madison's and comparable to other established MNPS neighborhoods. Harpeth Valley Elementary in particular has a strong community reputation.

Stephens Valley — Williamson County Schools

Single-family homes in Stephens Valley are served by Williamson County Schools. Verify specific school cluster assignments by address when evaluating any Stephens Valley property.

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Median Sold Price

~37 Days

Avg. Days on Market

118

Active Listings (Mar '26)

$830K

Avg. Active Listing Price

Under $400K — Entry. Townhomes, condos, smaller originals. Consistent demand from first-time buyers and empty nesters wanting park access at an accessible price.

$400K–$700K — Core. Established single-family neighborhoods on wooded lots. Most active tier. Correctly priced homes closing in 30–40 days.

$700K–$1.5M — Stephens Valley / Renovated / Larger. New WCS construction plus substantially renovated originals and larger lots. Deliberate buyers, careful comparisons.

$1.5M–$3.5M+ — Estate / Acreage. South Bellevue and Harpeth River corridor. Large wooded lots, custom builds, significant privacy. Patient market with real scarcity.

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The Parks Are a Price Driver — Not Just a Feature

3,100+ acres of Warner Parks plus the Harpeth River is the fundamental reason Bellevue holds value the way it does. You cannot replicate this proximity anywhere else in Davidson County. Buyers who arrive here after looking at East Nashville, 12 South, and Green Hills often end up in Bellevue specifically because nothing else in the metro gives you this level of outdoor access within a residential neighborhood.

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Ensworth Changes the Conversation

The Ensworth School's high school campus on Hwy 100 is one reason the southern stretch of Bellevue and Stephens Valley attract out-of-state relocation buyers who care about private education. For families seriously considering Ensworth, living in 37221 is meaningfully convenient compared to commuting from Brentwood or downtown Nashville — and the community of Ensworth families concentrated here is a real part of the neighborhood fabric.

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Stephens Valley Is Worth Understanding Well

The most active new construction community in 37221 — Williamson County school access inside a Nashville 37221 address, multiple builders, conservation design philosophy, and a village center still developing. If new construction and WCS are both priorities, this community is worth understanding in detail before you commit to Brentwood or Franklin as alternatives. The county line detail matters; we walk buyers through it carefully.

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The Commute Is Real — Know Your Address

13 miles southwest sounds manageable. In practice, I-40 during peak rush from the western end of 37221 can run 35–40 minutes. The eastern neighborhoods closest to Warner Parks run 20 minutes; the Harpeth River corridor runs longer. Know the specific address before you commit to the commute story — they're meaningfully different within this ZIP.

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The Commercial Story Is Improving

The old Bellevue Mall site was a decommissioned gap in the neighborhood's commercial character for years. One Bellevue Place — Sprouts, a theater, restaurants, and growing retail — has meaningfully improved that picture. Bellevue's dining and retail options are better now than five years ago and still improving. It's not the Gulch, and it doesn't need to be.

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If 37221 Is Out of Budget or Too Far West

Green Hills / 37215 to the northeast has Warner Parks access at the premium of a more established ZIP. Oak Hill / Forest Hills sits between the two — larger lots, less commercial, similar park proximity. Franklin to the south is the Williamson County alternative if Stephens Valley feels right but the price range needs more room.

What is the median home price in Bellevue Nashville?

As of early 2026, the median sold price in Bellevue (37221) is approximately $525K. Core single-family homes run $400K–$750K. Stephens Valley new construction ranges $700K–$1.5M+. Townhomes and condos start in the low $200Ks. The average active listing price of $830K reflects estate acreage and Stephens Valley inventory skewing up.

What ZIP code is Bellevue Nashville?

Bellevue is primarily in the 37221 ZIP code, in Davidson County. Stephens Valley carries a 37221 mailing address but has single-family homes in Williamson County — different taxes and schools than the rest of 37221. Always verify county by specific address.

What schools serve Bellevue Nashville?

Davidson County Bellevue addresses are served by MNPS: Harpeth Valley Elementary (well-rated), Gower Elementary, Bellevue Middle, and James Lawson High School (IB World School, formerly Hillwood). Stephens Valley single-family homes are served by Williamson County Schools. Private options include The Ensworth School (nationally recognized, high school campus on Hwy 100), Nashville Christian School, and Saint Matthew Catholic School. Always verify by address.

What is Bellevue Nashville known for?

Warner Parks (3,100+ acres of trails, golf, and equestrian facilities), the Harpeth River and Natchez Trace Parkway, the Loveless Café, the Ford Ice Center, The Ensworth School, Stephens Valley new construction with Williamson County school access, and the Vintage Market antique shopping destination. Nashville's most outdoor-forward suburban ZIP code.

Is Bellevue Nashville a good place to live?

For buyers who prioritize outdoor access, a wooded suburban feel, and family-friendly infrastructure, Bellevue is one of the strongest value propositions in Davidson County. The parks alone are extraordinary by any objective measure. The trade-offs are commute distance (20–30 minutes to downtown depending on location) and a commercial corridor still completing its reinvestment. For the right buyer, that's a trade worth making.

How far is Bellevue from downtown Nashville?

Most Bellevue addresses are 20–30 minutes from downtown Nashville via I-40 or Hwy 70S. The distance is approximately 13 miles southwest. Eastern Bellevue neighborhoods closest to Warner Parks run 20 minutes; the Harpeth River corridor in western Bellevue runs closer to 30–35 minutes during peak hours.

Nesting Realty

James & Stephanie Crawford

Nashville natives with 22+ years and 500+ transactions across Middle Tennessee. We know Bellevue — the county line in Stephens Valley, the blocks closest to Warner Parks, and where the value lives in this ZIP. We don't hand clients off to assistants. When you work with us, you work with us.

📍 Nesting Realty  ·  Nashville TN   📞 (615) 751-8913