Anyone paying attention to the real estate market (not to mention the music, food, or sports scene) knows the city of Nashville is among the country's hottest. And when it comes to the suburbs of Music City, it's hard to beat Hendersonville, less than 20 miles from the heart of Broadway and the city's many employment centers.

Set along Old Hickory Lake and the Cumberland River, this community of just over 60,000 people (including music legends Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison at one time) is full of fantastic chances to get outdoors, a historic downtown, and some of the region's best neighborhoods and homes. Read on as we explore the eight best for would-be buyers considering moving to Hendersonville.

Blue Ridge

The Blue Ridge community comprises a few quiet streets off Main Street/US Highway 31E. These peaceful residential blocks are right across the road from the Hazel Path Commons shopping center, where homeowners can grab a bite to eat at the neighborhood favorite Cafe 393 or a local beer from Half Batch Brewing. They're also just minutes from the extensive shopping and numerous restaurants along Indian Lake Boulevard. Golfers and boaters will love their location just around the corner from Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club, one of the area's best marinas and most prestigious courses.

Homes in the Blue Ridge subdivision are all fairly recently built single-family detached homes from the mid-1990s through the past few years. They're typically spacious, with four or five bedrooms spread over 4,300–5,300 square feet of living space. Many include covered patios, walkout basements, walk-in pantries, and modern master suites. For extra privacy, many also have private pools or back onto undeveloped green space. Homes in Blue Ridge list from the mid-$700s to the mid-$800s.

Lakeside Park

Lakeside Park sits on the westernmost of the peninsulas extending into Old Hickory Lake, south of downtown. It's an entirely residential community, comprised of the area south of Luna Lane, between Walton Ferry Road and Sanders Ferry Road. It's an ideal community for those looking to enjoy the lake, as water access is blocks away on either side at numerous parks, marinas, and other rec areas. Barely two miles from the heart of Hendersonville, residents will find it easy to take advantage of the city's many restaurants, like the Mexican cuisine of Dos Margaritas or delicious seafood at Moby Dicky's. At the same time, there's little through traffic, giving Lakeside Park the feel of a much more secluded community.

Lakeside Park housing is mainly made up of one-story detached homes with three to four bedrooms. However, they can vary significantly, from as little as 1,200 square feet to more than 3,000. On the low end, older or more modestly sized Lakeside Park homes sell from the mid-$300s. Most list in the $400s, generally topping around half a million. Lakeside Park homes are typically built on lots of around a half acre or more, providing plenty of space for outdoor storage, gardens, and anything else owners can dream of.

Colonial Acres

There's no Hendersonville neighborhood more convenient than Colonial Acres, located between Route 386/Vietnam Veterans Boulevard and US-31E. Within a few blocks, owners can shop at more than a dozen supermarkets, big box stores, department stores, and a mix of local and chain restaurants, among other amenities. It's also the site of Drakes Creek Park, packed with sports facilities and green space within the neighborhood. A few minutes further down the road will bring residents to Rockland Recreation Area, one of Hendersonville's best hiking, fishing, and boating locations. This central location also makes reaching Interstate 65 and other popular commuter routes into and around Nashville easy.

Colonial Acres offers a diverse selection of one- and two-story single-family detached homes with three or four bedrooms. While some date back to the 1960s or 1970s, many have been extensively updated, while others were built as recently as the mid-2000s. Most homes in Colonial Acres range from around 1,300 to 2,100 square feet of living space, though some more compact properties around 1,000 square feet provide more affordable options in the high $200s. Typical Colonial Acres homes sell from the mid-$300s to the mid-$400s.

Winston Hills

Winston Hills offers a peaceful, high-quality community between US Route 31E and Old Hickory Lake. Once the home neighborhood of country legends Johnny Cash and his wife, June Carter, it remains one of the most desirable areas of Hendersonville. Along with convenient access to the downtown and shopping areas just a few minutes to the west, Winston Hills residents have some of the city's best lake views and access. The Saundersville and Avondale Access Areas flank the neighborhood's boundaries, meaning owners are just minutes away from getting out on the water. The entrance to the community also provides extra amenities, from the neighborhood pool to several nearby stores and even a top local restaurant, Casa Vieja Mexican Grill.

Those shopping for homes in Winston Hills will have their choice of two-story detached single-family homes, ranging from three to five bedrooms. Some are spacious, with more than 4,000 square feet of living space. While some are efficiently built together close to the main road, others in the area sit on lots between a third of an acre and a full acre. Properties start in the mid-$400s, reaching the low $600s on the high end.

Wyncrest

Just off Saundersville Road, Wyncrest is built alongside Vietnam Veterans Boulevard, near Hendersonville's northeastern edge. This makes it convenient to get around the city and the region, as well as to the lake and top local parks. This also places Hendersonville's excellent dining and shopping options nearby, particularly The Streets of Indian Lake, which is also the site of a movie theater, a local farmers market, and other community events. In addition, it's an excellent neighborhood for golfers, who'll be right down the road from one of the region's best public courses at Country Hills Golf Club, with Long Hollow Golf Course only a bit further.

Wyncrest offers homeowners a variety of single-family detached homes, ranging from three-bedroom, 2,500-square-foot models to four bedrooms topping 3,200 square feet. Many small cul-de-sacs provide low-traffic streets lined with sidewalks, perfect for pedestrians and bikers. Most homes in Wyncrest were relatively recently built between the late 1990s and the early 2000s. They include features like vaulted ceilings, large garages with upstairs bonus rooms, and even large decks or private pools in some cases. Properties sell in a relatively narrow range from the mid-$400s to the mid-$500s.

Maple Row

For a mix of proximity to Old Hickory Lake, convenient everyday shopping, and some of Hendersonville's best-value homes, it's hard to beat Maple Row. The community is around Maple Avenue, south of US Route 31E. It's blocks from Memorial Park, which offers water access, sports fields, a dog park, and other attractions amid some of the city's most beautiful green space.

Even closer, residents can access the Maple Row Shopping Center and Indian Lake Marketplace, offering multiple grocery stores, restaurants like Safari's Brick Oven and Grille, and various everyday shops and specialty stores. Numerous Hendersonville schools are also within walking distance. Plus, easy access to US Route 31E/Main Street means getting into Nashville or around town is fast and straightforward.

Maple Row homes are a mix of ranch-style, split-level, and two-story homes, generally built between the mid-1960s and mid-1980s on lots of a quarter acre to an acre. Most offer three to four bedrooms and roughly 1,400–2,100 square feet of living space. They typically start in the high $300s and reach the mid-$400s, though some can be found as affordably as the high $200s.

Meadows of Indian Lake

The Meadows of Indian Lake is set near the eastern end of the two peninsulas extending into Old Hickory Lake. While it's primarily residential, it's still just minutes from the heart of town, providing both seclusion and ease of access to the things residents need and places they need to go daily. Undoubtedly, one of the best amenities of the community is the Indian Lake Forest Swim and Tennis Club, which offers an excellent pool, top tennis courts, and a thriving social scene. It's also convenient to historic Rock Castle, the site of various concerts and other exciting and informative events.

The single-family detached homes that comprise the Meadows of Indian Lake are built in stately, distinctive styles. These two-story properties generally include three to four bedrooms spread over 2,500–3,800 square feet, along with features like vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, chefs' kitchens, oversized garages, and much more. They're also carefully planned for extra privacy on the compact, easy-to-keep-up lots of around a third of an acre. Homes in Meadows of Indian Lake start just over half a million dollars but can reach the mid-$800s for the area's top options.

Villages of Stoneybrook

Our last top neighborhood in Hendersonville is by no means the least, as the Villages of Stoneybrook is one of the town's most desirable. The prestigious, still-growing community is set just northeast of Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club, off US Route 31E/Main Street. This location and other carefully laid out boundaries allow many homes to back up onto secluded green space for added privacy.

It's packed with amenities, including a community clubhouse and pool, perfect for relaxing and getting to know the neighbors. Plus, gated security lets residents rest easy, knowing there's an extra set of eyes on the area. Meanwhile, the Sumner County Family YMCA is just across the road, providing a great spot to work out or have a good time.

Homes in the Villages of Stoneybrook are exclusively high-end single-family detached properties, some of which are brand new. Most have four or five bedrooms and as much as 3,600 square feet of living space. However, they can feel even more spacious with their open-concept floor plans that are perfect for entertaining. Other standard features include luxury main bathroom suites, high-end kitchens with gas stoves and stainless steel appliances, and beautifully designed patios. Homes start in the high $600s but can often reach the low to mid-$700s.

Lakefront Living Close to Music City Is Waiting In Hendersonville

Those looking to buy a home in the Nashville area will be hard-pressed to find a better choice than Hendersonville. These top communities showcase what this charming lakefront town offers would-be homebuyers, from convenient shopping and dining to easy access to the lake for swimming, fishing, and boating. All of them provide quality homes with great value—not to mention great access to all the things to do in Hendersonville. It shows there's no wrong choice for well-prepared buyers in a town like Hendersonville.

Does Hendersonville sound perfect for what you want in a home? Contact The Ashton Real Estate Group of RE/MAX Advantage with Nashville's MLS at (615) 603-3602 to get in touch with a Hendersonville real estate agent and discover the ideal Hendersonville home for you today.