Relocation Guide  ·  Brentwood, Tennessee

Relocating
to Brentwood.

A guide built from twenty years of expertise in Williamson County real estate.

$1.46MMedian Sale Price
0%State Income Tax
20 miTo Nashville
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Where You Will Live

Brentwood Neighborhoods

Two decades working in Williamson County means I know Brentwood's neighborhoods from personal experience, not a data sheet. These are the neighborhoods I know well.

01
Luxury Estate Enclave
Governors Club
A gated community set on a private Arnold Palmer golf course, with a clubhouse and tennis. Governors Club has many of Brentwood's estate-level properties.
Properties range from single-family estates to custom builds on large lots. Some sales happen off-market, so MLS alone may not show all opportunities. My relationships in this community can give clients earlier notice of some of them.
From $2.5M – $10M+
02
Established Neighborhood
Witherspoon
An established neighborhood with large lots, mature trees, a community pool and tennis, and a street pattern that limits through traffic.
Homes here typically run 4,000–7,000 sq. ft. on half-acre to one-acre lots.
From $1.8M – $4.5M
03
Estate & Horse Property
Brentwood Hills & Crockett Road
The more rural side of Brentwood: larger acreage, horses permitted on select properties, and open Tennessee landscape inside city limits.
Custom builds and older estates mixed throughout. Some properties offer barn facilities and pasture. Roughly 10 minutes to the corporate corridor, 20 to downtown Nashville.
From $2M – $8M+
04
Established Luxury Community
Annandale
A golf club community with pool and tennis, close to the I-65 corridor.
Homes from 3,500–6,500 sq. ft. Many have been updated. Club and community events are part of the neighborhood calendar.
From $1.5M – $3.5M
05
New Construction Luxury
Lake Brentwood Corridor
Newer luxury construction near the lake and the greenway trail system. Builder relationships can give buyers earlier access to some inventory before it lists publicly.
Price points reflect newer construction and high-spec finishes. HOA structures vary by community, so I review the covenants and fees for each.
From $2M – $5M
06
Value Luxury Entry
Maryland Farms & Old Hickory Boulevard
The lower end of Brentwood's price range. Maryland Farms is Brentwood's corporate district, with major company headquarters and close access to the city's shopping and dining. Old Hickory Boulevard connects to residential streets at a slightly lower price point.
Homes here are primarily 1980s–2000s builds on larger lots, with more modest original finishes. Renovation candidates in this corridor can offer a lower entry price for Brentwood, and I review comparable sales for each.
From $900K – $1.8M
Schools and Zoning

Williamson County Schools

Brentwood addresses are in Williamson County Schools. Assignment is by address, not by neighborhood, zone lines can run through a single street, and they can change between school years. I verify the zone before we look at a house, and I leave the judgment about the schools themselves to you.

WCS
Williamson County Schools
Public School District
The public district for Brentwood. Assignment is by address rather than by neighborhood, and the district's InfoFinder lookup at wcs.edu confirms the zone for any specific street.
K–8
Elementary & Middle Schools
Zoned Public Schools
Assignment follows the street address, not the neighborhood name, and lines can shift between school years. I confirm the zone before we look at a house.
9–12
Ravenwood & Brentwood High
Public High Schools
Which of the two your address is zoned for is one of the first things I verify, because the line between them does not follow neighborhood boundaries. Both publish their course catalogs and their state report cards through the district, which is the right place to compare them.
K–12
Brentwood Academy
Independent Private (K–12)
Brentwood's oldest independent school, on Granny White Pike. College preparatory curriculum and TSSAA athletics. Admissions and tuition are published by the school.
K–12
Montessori & Faith-Based
Private & Supplemental
Williamson County has Montessori, classical, and faith-based private schools. Each publishes its own admissions and tuition information.
Note
What I Confirm First
Zoning Process
Review the school zoning map before choosing a neighborhood. I confirm the zone for each address before we look at a listing, using the district's InfoFinder lookup, and confirm it again before an offer because zone lines can change between school years.
Rates Change. Markets Move. Be Informed.

New York & California vs. Brentwood

Many of my clients are weighing exactly this comparison. The figures below are a starting point, and the right answer depends on the specific property and your own tax situation.

New York Metro
State Income Tax
Up to 10.9%
Median Home Price
$750K+
Effective Property Tax
~1.7%+
What $1.5M Buys
~1,200 sq. ft.
Daily Commute
60–90 min
Brentwood, Tennessee
State Income Tax
None
Median Home Price
$1,460,000
Combined Tax Rate
$1.49/$100 (25% assessed)
What $1.5M Buys
4,000+ sq. ft.
Commute to Nashville
25–30 min
California (Bay Area / LA)
State Income Tax
Up to 13.3%
Median Home Price
$1.2M–$1.8M
Effective Property Tax
~1.1–1.3%
What $1.5M Buys
~1,000–1,500 sq. ft.
Daily Commute
45–90 min+
Your Goals. Our Guidance.

The Relocation Process

One agent. One relationship. One phone number from first conversation to closing table. Here is what working with me actually looks like.

01
Discovery

A real conversation before a single property search. Your timeline, priorities, household needs, commute pattern, and non-negotiables. Zoning is confirmed by address before the search begins.

02
Neighborhood Map

A personalized community picture built around your life. School zoning, drive times, amenities, and off-market opportunity, drawn from two decades of Williamson County knowledge.

03
Curated Search

MLS access plus off-market and pocket listings from 20 years of Franklin relationships. That can include listings public search has not yet surfaced. Quality over volume.

04
Navigate & Close

Close attention to each contingency and inspection detail, with Monday update texts and proactive communication. When something needs to be made right, my name is on it personally.

Manjiri Rao-Kostas
Manjiri Rao-Kostas
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I have been where you are standing. Three times. I know what it costs to build a life somewhere new, and I know what it looks like when it goes right. I would be genuinely honored to be part of that journey for you.

NameManjiri Rao-Kostas, ABR, LRS
TitleAffiliate Broker, Onward Real Estate
Mobile615.584.5485
Office615.234.5180
Emailmanjiri@onwardre.com
WebmanjiriRao-Kostas.com
Address5000 Meridian Blvd, Ste 300
Franklin, TN 37067
LicenseTN LIC# 366387
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Manjiri Rao-Kostas is a native New Yorker who has lived in Franklin for twenty years and has worked in real estate for about two decades. She first came to Middle Tennessee as a corporate relocation client, moving three times with no family nearby, two young children and a husband who traveled four days a week, so she knows from experience where a relocation tends to strain.

Before real estate she was Administrator of the Division of Cardiology at Beth Israel Medical Center in Manhattan, and she trained in cardiorespiratory therapy. That background still shapes how she works: gather the information first, explain what it means, then let the client decide.

She works with buyers and sellers across Franklin, Brentwood, Nashville and the surrounding Middle Tennessee markets, with a particular focus on clients relocating from the New York metro area. She holds the Accredited Buyer's Representative and Luxury Real Estate Specialist designations, and she is a Preferred Real Estate Partner of the Gary Sinise Foundation, serving military families.

One agent, one relationship, one phone number, from the first question through closing and after.

Manjiri Rao-Kostas · Affiliate Broker, ABR, LRS
Onward Real Estate · 5000 Meridian Blvd, Suite 300, Franklin, TN 37067
Mobile 615.584.5485 · Office 615.234.5180
manjiri@onwardre.com · www.manjirirao-kostas.com