Hamilton Springs Lebanon TN: Homes, Prices, and the Train
What is it like to live in Hamilton Springs in Lebanon, TN?
Hamilton Springs is a mixed neighborhood on the west side of Lebanon, TN, built around the Hamilton Springs station on the WeGo Star commuter train to downtown Nashville. It holds apartments, newer multifamily, and a small pocket of large custom single-family homes. Those homes are mostly two-story, around 3,400 to 5,300 square feet on lots near half an acre, and recent closings have run from $775,000 to about $1.32 million, per RealTracs MLS data.
By Khristian Schlemmer | October 30, 2026
Most Lebanon subdivisions sell you a house and a driveway. Hamilton Springs sells you a house, a driveway, and a train platform. That last part is rare in Middle Tennessee, and it is the first thing out-of-town buyers ask me about when this neighborhood comes up.
I sell homes across Lebanon and Wilson County every week, and Hamilton Springs is one of the more misunderstood names on the map. People hear "Hamilton Springs" and picture one thing. It is really three or four things sharing a name, and the single-family side is a lot smaller and a lot more upscale than most people expect.
Here is how it actually lays out, what the homes cost, and the honest tradeoffs.
Where Hamilton Springs Sits in Lebanon
Hamilton Springs is on Lebanon's west side, north of Lebanon Road and West Main Street (US-70). Old Horn Springs Road runs along its western edge and Charleston Street sits to the east. The address you will see on everything is ZIP code 37087.
The neighborhood is a short drive to I-40, which is the main line west toward Mt. Juliet, Hermitage, and Nashville, and east toward the Lebanon exits and Cookeville. Downtown Lebanon and the historic square are to the east along Main Street.
What makes the location different is how it was planned. The City of Lebanon adopted a land use plan in 2006 that encouraged transit-oriented development, and in September 2011 the city rezoned this property for exactly that, according to a Tennessee Department of Transportation case study. Construction on the first phase started in May 2012, and the first units opened in summer 2013.
WeGo Public Transit calls the station "the centerpiece of the first transit-oriented development in Tennessee." That is the whole idea here: homes, apartments, and future commercial space clustered within reach of a commuter rail stop.
What is in the Hamilton Springs area
When someone says "Hamilton Springs," they could mean any of these:
The single-family homes along Hamilton Springs Boulevard, Moore Haven Drive, and Moore Haven Circle. This is the custom-home pocket, and it is what most of this guide covers.
The apartments. The first phase of the development was 398 multifamily units, per the TDOT case study.
The newer mixed-use phase. In 2023 the Tennessean reported a plan for about 201 more housing units on roughly 10 acres along Gaston Park Drive, including duplexes, townhome-style homes, and two buildings with commercial space on the ground floor. Check the current status before counting on any of it.
The train station at 1000 Gaston Park Drive.
If you are shopping for a single-family home, that distinction matters. The listings are few, the homes are big, and they do not come up often.
Hamilton Springs Homes and Prices
This is the part that surprises people. Hamilton Springs is not a starter-home subdivision. The single-family homes here are large, mostly custom builds, and they sit well above the Lebanon median.
Here is what the RealTracs MLS record shows for single-family closings in Hamilton Springs over the three years through July 2026, as compiled by nashvillehome.guru:
16 closed sales in three years, with a median price of $876,150
Price range: $775,000 to $1,321,581
Last twelve months: 5 closings, median $887,400
Median price per square foot: about $232 over three years, $234 over the last twelve months
Home size: 3,400 to 5,334 square feet, median 3,866
Lot size: 0.36 to 0.59 acres, median 0.40
Year built: 2010 to 2023, median 2014
Style: 14 of the 16 closings were two-story homes, and brick and custom construction show up in most listing descriptions
Active listings as of October 30, 2026 ranged from $749,900 to $1,399,000, based on MLS GRID data shown on neighborhoods.com.
For context, Redfin reports a Lebanon median sale price of $424,797 for September 2026, up 6.2% year over year, at a median of $211 per square foot over the last three months. Across Wilson County, the Realtor.com median list price was $564,675 in September 2026, per FRED.
So the single-family side of Hamilton Springs runs at roughly double the Lebanon median sale price. You are paying for size, newer custom construction, and a location you cannot easily copy.
One honest caution on those numbers: five closings in a year is a thin sample. One unusual sale can move the median a long way. Treat the figures as a range to plan around, not a precise market value. If you are serious about a home here, I will pull the specific comps for that street and that floor plan.
The HOA is modest. Listings show dues of about $60 a month for most homes, with a couple billed annually, per the same MLS record. Ask for the current amount and what it covers on any home you look at, because it can differ by section.
Commuting From Hamilton Springs on the WeGo Star
The Hamilton Springs station opened on August 27, 2018, as a stop on the WeGo Star, the commuter rail line between Lebanon and Riverfront Station in downtown Nashville. Heading west, the line also stops at Martha, Mt. Juliet, Hermitage, and Donelson. The station has about 162 parking spaces, per WeGo.
A few things to know before you build your life around the train:
It runs on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon, according to WeGo. It is a commuter line, not all-day service. Plan on driving for evenings and weekends.
It ends at Riverfront Station downtown. Great if your office is in the urban core. Less useful if you work in Cool Springs, at the airport, or out toward Murfreesboro.
Service can change. WeGo adjusts schedules seasonally, and trains have been replaced by buses on days with track problems. Check the current timetable on the WeGo website before you count on a specific departure.
Driving is the other half of the story. From Hamilton Springs you can be on I-40 quickly, and from there it is a straight run west toward Nashville. Traffic on that corridor varies a lot by hour, so I always tell buyers to make the drive at the time they would actually commute before they commit.
If you are comparing train access between towns, Mt. Juliet has its own station too. I covered that side of the line in my guide to living in Mt. Juliet, TN.
Who Hamilton Springs Tends to Suit, and the Tradeoffs
Hamilton Springs is a good fit if you want:
A large, newer custom home without building one yourself
Rail access to downtown Nashville a short drive or walk from your front door
Quick access to I-40 in both directions
It is probably not the fit if you want:
Lots of choice. With a handful of single-family sales a year, you may wait for the right house. Being ready to move when one hits matters here.
A lower price point. If your budget is closer to the Lebanon median, other subdivisions in town will give you far more options.
Acreage. Lots here are generous for a subdivision, but they are not farm-sized.
A purely residential setting. This is a planned mixed-use area with apartments and future commercial space nearby. Some buyers love that. Some do not.
If you are still deciding between renting in the area and buying, my rent vs. buy breakdown for Lebanon, TN walks through the math with 2026 numbers.
And if you are weighing when to make your move, I broke down how the seasons change inventory and leverage in my post on buying a house in winter in Middle Tennessee.
The best way to know if Hamilton Springs fits is to see it on a weekday morning, when the trains are running, and again on a Saturday. I am happy to map that out with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hamilton Springs in Lebanon, TN?
Hamilton Springs is on the west side of Lebanon, north of Lebanon Road and West Main Street (US-70), with Old Horn Springs Road on its western edge. It is in ZIP code 37087 and centers on the Hamilton Springs WeGo Star station at 1000 Gaston Park Drive.
How much do homes cost in Hamilton Springs?
Single-family homes in Hamilton Springs closed between $775,000 and about $1.32 million over the three years through July 2026, with a median of $876,150, per RealTracs MLS data. Active listings on October 30, 2026 ranged from $749,900 to $1,399,000. Sales are few, so prices for a specific home can sit outside those ranges.
Can you take the train from Hamilton Springs to Nashville?
Yes. The Hamilton Springs station, opened in August 2018, is a stop on the WeGo Star commuter line to Riverfront Station in downtown Nashville. Trains run on weekdays in the morning and afternoon, so check WeGo's current schedule before planning a commute around it.
Is there an HOA in Hamilton Springs?
Most single-family homes in Hamilton Springs pay HOA dues of about $60 a month, per recent MLS listing records, and a few are billed annually. Confirm the current amount and what it covers for the specific home you are considering.
Are there new homes being built in Hamilton Springs?
The single-family homes were built between 2010 and 2023. A newer mixed-use phase with about 201 units, including townhome-style homes and ground-floor commercial space, was reported in 2023 along Gaston Park Drive. Ask for the current status, since plans can change.
Hamilton Springs gives you something almost no other Lebanon neighborhood can: big, newer custom homes with a commuter train within reach. The tradeoff is limited inventory and a price point well above the Lebanon median.
That combination is exactly where local knowledge pays off. I track what is coming up in Hamilton Springs and across Lebanon every week, and I can tell you which streets fit your budget and your commute.
If you are thinking about a move in Middle Tennessee, reach out to me at (615) 427-5672 or firstclassrealestatetn.com/contact. I would love to show you around.
About Khristian Schlemmer
Khristian Schlemmer is a Realtor and the founder and team leader of First Class Real Estate by Keller Williams in Lebanon, TN. In six years he has sold more than 300 homes and over $75 million in career sales, with an average of 24 days on market, and he is a two-time Tom Ferry 30 Under 30 honoree. He helps buyers, sellers, and investors across Lebanon, Wilson County, and Middle Tennessee. Luxury Service. Smooth Landings.
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