Headline Homes: June 2024

This month, the top three homes on this list hit the double-digit millions. 

While this is undoubtedly a sign of the ever-rising cost of goods and services, even in luxury living spaces, the first three residences come with extras that may explain their higher-than-otherwise price. The first is a 4,000-square-foot carve-out in the Four Seasons Residences downtown, a massive footprint in such a space. The second two come with acreage: No. 2 has 130 acres with a 4,000-square-foot living space, while the third has five acres and nearly triple the indoor living space.

Below are June’s top 10 home sales in Nashville and the surrounding counties, ranked by sale price.

1. 160 2nd Ave. S., Nashville 37201

Buyer: Wqfs Holdings LLC

Sale price: $15 million

Seller: Sandra Newman, trustee of Vine Hill Trust

Seller’s agent: Erin Krueger, Compass Tennessee, LLC

Buyer’s agent: Julie Riven Dretler, Fridrich & Clark Realty 

This condo home in the Four Seasons downtown skyscraper spans 4,000 square feet. The residences is located on the 40th floor and is the “grand penthouse” in the building. It was designed by Miller Hull to include three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. The balcony is 1,000 square feet and offers a panoramic view of many of downtown’s most prominent landmarks, including the AT&T Tower (known by locals as the “Batman Building”) the Cumberland River and Nissan Stadium. The home includes all the amenities offered alongside Four Seasons living: concierge services, fitness facilities and spa services.

2. Bear Creek Road, Thompsons Station 37179

Buyer: Todd Glisson, Dream Catcher Trust

Sale price: $13 million

Sellers: Jennifer and Jonathan Turner

Sellers’ and buyer’s agent: Tim Thompson, Tim Thompson Premier Realtors 

This home located near Leiper’s Fork was custom built by Sipple Homes and designed by Northwork Architects. The 4,000-square-foot residence sits on almost 130 acres with several outdoor features like riding trails, established trees and scenic streams. The listing notes previous owners have groomed the acreage as a “sanctuary for wildlife.”

3. Franklin Road, Brentwood 37027

Buyers: Payman Esmaeili and Farnav Esmaeili Rad

Sale price: $10,325,000 

Seller: Reel Life Music City LLC

Seller’s agent: Erin Krueger, Compass Tennessee, LLC 

Buyers’ agent: Peyton Snodgrass, McEwen Group 

Two folks in the energy industry, Payman Esmaeili and Farnav Esmaeili Rad, bought this house from Reel Life Music City LLC. For just over $10 million, they purchased 11,306 square feet of indoor space and five acres outside, which includes cattle fencing. Inside, there are six bedrooms, seven full bathrooms and three half bathrooms. The ample space comes with a grand foyer and floating staircase, and lighting throughout and a full scullery kitchen. The acreage includes a pickleball court and basketball court, putting green, outdoor kitchen, resort-style pool and pool house, sauna and a gym.

4. Franklin Pike, Nashville 37220

Buyer: Churchill Properties LLC

Sale price: $6.9 million

Seller: Legina Chaudoin, trustee of Wobbler Gobbler Trust

Seller’s agent: Carrie Prickett, Compass RE 

Buyer’s agent: Jamie Parsons, Compass Tennessee, LLC 

This home also sits on five acres on a “resort-style compound” in Oak Hill. There are three separate living structures on the acreage, and the residence comes set up with its own video surveillance system that is already intact, as well as three gated entrances for “privacy and security.” The main house has four bedrooms, an open floor plan and a six-car garage. The guest house offers entertaining areas with open living spaces, two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a kitchen, a sauna and a full basement. The third living space is a renovated barn with its own gated entrance and is “filled with designer finishes and rustic charm.” The acreage also features a zero entry lagoon-style gunite pool, hot tub, lounge area and a court for tennis, pickleball or basketball. 

5. Saundersville Road, Mount Juliet 37122

Buyer: Mark Bretz

Sale price: $6.75 million

Sellers: Steve and Amber Thomas

Sellers’ agent: Chason (Chase) Smith and Katie Morrell, Compass RE 

Buyer’s agent: Riley King, Parks 

“Embrace lakeside living at its finest in this modern, luxurious sanctuary!” reads the listing for this property. On the lakefront in Mt. Juliet, the 5,500-square-foot home has four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms. The seven-acre property has custom outdoor fireplaces, water features and a dog-washing station. 

6. Harlow Drive, College Grove 37046

Buyers: Jeffrey and Katie Moore

Sale price: $6 million

Seller: Hk Troubadour LLC

Seller’s agent: Willis Stelly, III, Discovery Tennessee Realty, LLC 

Buyers’ agent: Katie Morrell, Compass RE

This 6,370-square-foot home features four bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms. It includes views of Hole 5 at the Tom Fazio-designed Troubadour Golf & Field Club.

7. Montmorenci Pass, Brentwood 37027

Buyers: Kristen Dianne Tannler and Jon David Tannler

Sale price: $5,721,000

Seller: Jill Cross, Revocable Living Trust

Seller’s agent: Jaimelyn Brooks, Parks 

Buyers’ agent: Tom Ritchie, The Ashton Real Estate Group of RE/MAX Advantage 

Jon Tannler, president of landscape and irrigation company FIS Outdoor, bought this home with wife Kristen. The 3.69-acre parcel features an outdoor kitchen and far infrared sauna. The 10,000 square feet of space inside boasts five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, two half bathrooms and five fireplaces throughout the home.

8. Van Leer Drive, Nashville 37220

Buyer: Gregory Sachs, trustee of Gregory H. Sachs Trust

Sale price: $5.7 million

Seller: Stone Oak Builders LLC

Seller’s agent: Richard Bryan, Fridrich & Clark Realty 

Buyer’s agent: Jessi Sgarlata, Compass Tennessee, LLC 

Stone Oak Builders built this home, which offers 7,000 square feet and just over one acre of land. The main suite in the home comes with a heated bathroom floor, glass-enclosed soaking tub and dual showers and vanities and walk-in closets. In addition to all luxury brand appliances, the home features a four-car garage and heated pool, hot tub and waterfall.

9. Heirloom Blvd., College Grove 37046

Buyer: Edwards Family Trust

Sale price: $5.15 million

Seller: Bruce Jacobs, Trustees of Jacobs Family Trust Etal

Seller’s agent: Ben Jenkins, Grove Realty, LLC 

Buyer’s agent: Kelly Ladwig, Zeitlin Sotheby's International Realty 

From one family trust to another, this 9,300-square-foot abode sold for just over $5 million. McFarland Custom Homes designed the five-bedroom, six full-bath, three half-bath home in College Grove, which seems to be growing in prominence on this high-dollar list.

The home was built with “Tennessee Renaissance” fieldstone and cedar plank on the exterior and Brazilian Ipe decking on a large covered porch with remote-controlled screens. The outside space comes adorned with copper gas lamps and a private motor court. Inside are natural oak plank floors, elevators to each level of the home, a floating staircase and spa-like bathrooms.

In addition to the five bedrooms, there’s an entertainment complex in the basement, including a media room, game room, full bar and lounge and an en suite bedroom that has been converted to a gym. There’s also a detached sound studio or office space.  

10. Harlow Drive, College Grove 37046

Buyer: Rex McMackin, trustee of Rex McMackin Trust

Sale price: $5.1 million

Seller: Legacy Homes Of TN LLC

Seller’s agent: Willis Stelly, III, Discovery Tennessee Realty, LLC 

Buyer’s agent: Schuyler Whitesell, Discovery Tennessee Realty, LLC 

Rex McMackin is the vice president at Pan-Pacific Mechanical, a construction firm. In the Troubadour Golf & Field Club, the home sits on a third of an acre and includes four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and almost 5,000 square feet of living space. The home’s primary suite is located on the main level, as is a “junior suite,” and the second story features two bedrooms. Outside, there’s a pool and lower deck space that overlooks the 18-hole golf course.

This article was first published by our sister publication the Nashville Post.