Neighborhood Guide
Living in Green Hills, Nashville
A close in Nashville neighborhood less than five miles from downtown, with established homes, newer builds, and Radnor Lake to the south.
By Brian Barnes, REALTOR®, TN Real Estate Group. Updated October 2026.
Green Hills at a glance
| Government | Metro Nashville and Davidson County |
|---|---|
| Distance to downtown | Less than five miles |
| Main corridors | Hillsboro Pike, Abbott Martin Road, Interstate 440 |
| Nature nearby | Radnor Lake State Natural Area, 1,367 acres |
| Property tax, 2026 | $2.782 or $2.814 per $100 assessed, depending on service district; residential assessed at 25 percent |
| Public schools | Metro Nashville Public Schools |
| Median listing price, Davidson County | $525,000 (September 2026) |
Sources: Simon Property Group; Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation; Metro Council, June 16, 2026; Realtor.com via FRED.
What it is like to live here
Green Hills is a neighborhood inside Nashville, not a separate city. Its commercial center is The Mall at Green Hills on Abbott Martin Road, anchored by Nordstrom, Dillard's, and Macy's. Shops, restaurants, and offices line Hillsboro Pike nearby.
The Bluebird Cafe, the songwriter venue that opened in 1982, is on Hillsboro Pike. Hillsboro Village sits just north across Interstate 440.
Streets and setting
Hillsboro Pike is the main north and south road, and Interstate 440 runs along the northern edge. Many of the original homes are brick ranches on generous lots, and many of those lots now hold newer homes, so a 1950s ranch can sit beside a recent build on the same street.
Radnor Lake State Natural Area lies to the south: 1,367 acres around an 85 acre lake, with trails reserved for hiking, photography, and wildlife watching. Lipscomb University sits on Granny White Pike to the east.
Schools
Metro Nashville Public Schools serves Green Hills. School zoning is set by address, so confirm it with the district for any specific home.
Independent schools in or near Green Hills include Harpeth Hall on Hobbs Road, Lipscomb Academy on Granny White Pike, and Ensworth. Each runs its own admissions.
Sources: Metro Nashville Public Schools; school websites.
Property taxes in Green Hills
Green Hills addresses fall in either Metro's General Services District at $2.782 or the Urban Services District at $2.814 per $100 of assessed value. The Metro Council kept both rates unchanged for 2026. Tennessee assesses homes at 25 percent of appraised value.
| $1,500,000 appraised | About $10,433 a year (General Services) or $10,553 (Urban Services) |
|---|---|
| $3,000,000 appraised | About $20,865 a year (General Services) or $21,105 (Urban Services) |
Sources: Metro Council, June 16, 2026; Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury.
Questions I hear most
Is Green Hills its own city?
No. Green Hills is a neighborhood within Metro Nashville and Davidson County.
How far is Green Hills from downtown Nashville?
Less than five miles. Hillsboro Pike and Interstate 440 are the main routes.
What are property taxes on a $2 million home in Green Hills?
About $13,910 a year in the General Services District or $14,070 in the Urban Services District, at the 2026 rates.
Which public schools serve Green Hills?
It depends on the address. Metro Nashville Public Schools assigns schools by address, so confirm zoning with the district for any specific home.
How close is Radnor Lake?
Radnor Lake State Natural Area lies south of Green Hills, about eight miles south of downtown.
Find the right home
Tell me what matters most, and I will show you where I would look in and around Green Hills.
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