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Gallatin, TN 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Gallatin
Gallatin is a suburb of Nashville in the heart of Tennessee. It is popular for its warm weather, historic downtown area, and nearby water recreation. In addition, its proximity…
Gallatin is a suburb of Nashville in the heart of Tennessee. It is popular for its warm weather, historic downtown area, and nearby water recreation. In addition, its proximity to Nashville make it a popular destination for retirees looking for a local, tight-knit community near a major metro area.
Climate & Geography
Located in Central Tennessee, Gallatin has a variety of landscapes, including fields, forests, hills, and lakes. The Cumberland River makes up part of the southern border of the city.
The region’s humid subtropical climate brings warm, humid summers and cool winters with light snowfall. Residents can expect more than average rainfall, especially during the frequent thunderstorms of spring and fall. On average, there are about 209 days of sunshine a year.
Recreation, Culture, & Entertainment
Gallatin has a bustling, vibrant downtown with ample boutique shopping, local dining, and annual community events. Residents also enjoy weekend movie nights at the restored historic Palace Theater, shopping for produce at the Gallatin Farmers Market, and visiting the Sumner County Museum.
Gallatin also has abundant outdoor recreation. Bledsoe Creek State Park has 50 campsites and over 6 miles of hiking trails. Lock 4 Park, also on the Cumberland River, has four access points, many with fishing areas, biking trails, and model airplane landing strips. In addition, Long Hollow Golf Course is the city’s public course.
Besides these local amenities, residents can travel to downtown Nashville, which is just over 30 minutes away, and has world-famous dining and shopping areas as well as concert venues.
Cost of Living & Taxes
Gallatin’s cost of living hovers just above the national average, and this is mainly because housing and transportation are above average. Other factors like utilities and health care are close to average, while groceries are below.
Tennessee does not tax income, including Social Security, pensions, IRAs, and 401(k)s. In addition, property taxes are low. Sales taxes, on the other hand, are some of the highest in the country, and Gallatin’s rate is 9.25 percent. Groceries are taxed at a lower 4 percent.
Health Care
The Nashville metro area scores well in Gallup’s Well-Being Index, ranking in the top 40 communities in the country.
Sumner Regional Medical Center-Gallatin is the city’s only local hospital. The nearest high performing hospital according to U.S. News is TriStar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage. Nearby Nashville is home to nationally ranked Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Nashville’s other high performing hospitals include St. Thomas West Hospital, St. Thomas Midtown Hospital, St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital, and TriStar Centennial Medical Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 6 55+ communities in Gallatin, 6 are for sale and none are rentals. By size, there are no large communities, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 5 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Gallatin has 62 homes, the largest has 860 homes, and the average communities consists of 245 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Gallatin. The most recent communities started in Gallatin include Nexus South, The Cottages at Patterson Farms, Villas at Fairvue. There are also 3 communities in Gallatin that offer new construction homes, including Nexus South, The Cottages at Patterson Farms, Villas at Fairvue.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Gallatin. Approximately 33.3% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Nexus South is a gated communities with 860 homes, and Villas at Fairvue is another gated communities with 68 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Gallatin stay on the market for around 364 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $502,032, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Villas at Fairvue average around $975,000, while homes in Nexus South average around $400,344.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 6 55+ communities in Gallatin, 6 are for sale and none are rentals. By size, there are no large communities, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 5 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Gallatin has 62 homes, the largest has 860 homes, and the average communities consists of 245 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Gallatin. The most recent communities started in Gallatin include Nexus South, The Cottages at Patterson Farms, Villas at Fairvue. There are also 3 communities in Gallatin that offer new construction homes, including Nexus South, The Cottages at Patterson Farms, Villas at Fairvue.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Gallatin. Approximately 33.3% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Nexus South is a gated communities with 860 homes, and Villas at Fairvue is another gated communities with 68 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Gallatin stay on the market for around 364 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $502,032, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Villas at Fairvue average around $975,000, while homes in Nexus South average around $400,344.
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