Legends Ridge Homes and Neighborhood Guide, Franklin TN
A guide to Legends Ridge, the 176-lot hillside community at Hillsboro Road and Berry's Chapel Road, with homes, amenities and buying and selling guidance.
Plan Your Sale
- Location: Hillsboro Road at Berry's Chapel Road, Franklin (37069), in the Grassland area.
- Jurisdiction: Unincorporated Williamson County with a Franklin mailing address, outside Franklin city limits.
- Size: 176 lots of roughly 1 to 2 acres.
- Built: Development began in the mid-1990s, with first homes sold around 1997.
- Homes: Hillside homes, many with walkout lower levels, roughly 3,200 to 12,500 square feet.
- Amenities: 3.5-acre stocked lake, 35 acres of trails and common area, lighted tennis courts and a playground.
- Verify: HOA documents, school zoning by address and the specific lot.
About the Community
Legends Ridge sits at the corner of Hillsboro Road and Berry's Chapel Road, wrapping around the hills of the Grassland area with views over the Harpeth River valley. Marketing began in the mid-1990s, and the community has 176 lots of roughly 1 to 2 acres.
Homes here are built into the hillsides, so many have walkout lower levels, and sizes range widely. A 3.5-acre stocked fishing lake, 35 acres of trails and common area, lighted tennis courts and a playground give residents room to get outside.
Because the lots are hilly and the homes custom, each property needs its own careful look.
Why People Consider It
The view is what sells Legends Ridge. The homes are built into the hills of the Grassland area at Hillsboro Road and Berry's Chapel Road, and many of them look out over the Harpeth River valley, which is a view you won't get in most Franklin neighborhoods.
It's also a real neighborhood, not just a collection of big lots. Residents share a 3.5-acre stocked lake, 35 acres of trails and common area, lighted tennis courts and a playground, and the Halloween hayride has become a tradition. With lots of 1 to 2 acres, you get space without giving that up.
Homes and Property Styles
Homes in Legends Ridge were built from the late 1990s on, and they vary a lot, from roughly 3,200 to 12,500 square feet. Because the lots are hillsides, many homes have walkout lower levels that open to the backyard, and in a lot of them that lower level is finished living space rather than storage.
When I compare homes here, I start with the lot: how steep it is, which way it faces and what you see from the back of the house. Then I look at the plan, the age of the roof and systems, and how much of the home has been updated since it was built.
Property and Price Context
With homes from about 3,200 to more than 12,000 square feet, Legends Ridge covers a wide price range, and the lot can matter as much as the house. A home with a valley view and a finished walkout is in a different conversation from a similar-sized home on a lot that faces the trees.
I'd start with recent Legends Ridge sales, then look at comparable homes on acreage nearby, adjusting for view, lot, size and how updated the home is. With so much variety, a neighborhood average won't tell you much.
Part of
Living in Franklin, TN
Want the bigger picture? My city guide covers getting around, local services and how this area fits into the wider market.
Amenities and HOA
Legends Ridge has a homeowners association and an architectural review committee that signs off on exterior changes. The shared amenities include a 3.5-acre stocked fishing lake, 35 acres of trails and common area, lighted tennis courts and a playground.
Before you buy, ask for the current HOA documents, the dues, any planned assessments and the review committee's guidelines. On a large hillside lot, rules on fencing, outbuildings and additions can matter.
Nearby Places
Legends Ridge sits at the corner of Hillsboro Road and Berry's Chapel Road, which puts downtown Franklin a short drive south and Brentwood within reach to the north. Fieldstone Farms, LaurelBrooke and the Gardens at Old Natchez are all close by.
Most daily trips start on Hillsboro Road. Drive your commute at the times you'd normally be on it, especially if you'll be heading toward Brentwood or Nashville.
School Zoning
Williamson County Schools' 2026-27 zone locator shows Walnut Grove Elementary, Grassland Middle and Franklin High for a Legends Ridge address we checked. Treat that as a starting point, not a guarantee. Assignments are set by address and can change, so confirm the current zoning for the specific home with the district's locator before you make a decision that depends on it.
Seller Strategy
Selling in Legends Ridge is mostly about getting buyers to understand the setting before they arrive. Photos taken from the back deck, the lower level and the yard do more here than a front exterior shot, and drone images can show how the home sits on the hill and what it looks out on.
A finished walkout is a real selling point, so it should be shown and described as living space. Pricing comes from recent Legends Ridge sales first, then comparable homes on acreage along Hillsboro Road, adjusted for lot, view, size and updates.
Buyer Strategy
Buying in Legends Ridge starts with the lot. Walk the slope, look at how water drains away from the house and check the driveway in all weather, because those details matter more on a hillside than on flat ground.
Legends Ridge is in unincorporated Williamson County with a Franklin mailing address, so county rules cover permits and zoning. Ask which providers serve the home for water, sewer and trash, and read the architectural review guidelines before you plan any exterior changes.
Thinking About Buying or Selling Here?
Thinking about selling?
Legends Ridge homes sell on views and setting. Let's make sure buyers see them.
We'll talk through pricing and timing with no pressure.
Comparing where to live?
Hillside lots in Legends Ridge each have their own character.
We can help you compare them carefully.
Community questions
Common Questions About Legends Ridge
Honest answers to what buyers and sellers ask me about this area.
Where is Legends Ridge in Franklin, TN?
At the corner of Hillsboro Road and Berry's Chapel Road in the Grassland area.
How many homes are in Legends Ridge?
Legends Ridge has 176 lots of roughly 1 to 2 acres.
What amenities does Legends Ridge have?
A 3.5-acre stocked fishing lake, 35 acres of trails and common area, lighted tennis courts and a playground.
Is Legends Ridge in Franklin city limits?
No. Legends Ridge is in unincorporated Williamson County with a Franklin mailing address, so county rules cover permits and zoning.
Are there basements in Legends Ridge?
Many homes are built into hillsides and have walkout lower levels.
Can The Hoover Team help me buy or sell in Legends Ridge?
Yes. We can help you compare lots and homes so you can buy or price with confidence.
Explore These Community Guides
What our clients say
Every move is personal. Here's what our clients had to say about theirs.
1585 Mallory Lane, Suite 205, Brentwood, TN 37027
615-371-2424
The Hoover Team is a licensed real estate team with Synergy Realty Network.