Aerial view of Dave Ramsey's former Franklin Tennessee mansion.
Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia Commons, Apple Maps (enhanced)

Dave Ramsey’s Former Tennessee Mansion Listed For $15 Million

Entrepreneur Dave Ramsey’s former Tennessee mansion, which he and his wife built and lived in for a decade, has returned to the market with a $15 million price tag.

The property reemerges just four years after Ramsey sold it in 2021 for $10.2 million, marking a sharp jump in value for a home long considered one of the region’s most architecturally and geographically rare offerings.

Ramsey first acquired the land in 2008 for $1.5 million, selecting a high-elevation site with proximity to Ramsey Solutions that today would be nearly impossible to replicate.

Aerial view of the backyard of Dave Ramsey's former Tennessee mansion.
Photo Credit: Apple Maps (enhanced)

Property Highlights

Price: $15 million
Location: Franklin, Tennessee
Size: 14,876 square feet
Lot Size: 5 acres
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 10
Notable Features: Hilltop gated estate, panoramic sunset views, infinity-edge pool and spa, 8-car garage with lift, private theater, cigar room with humidor, wine cellar, sauna, gym with locker room, elevator, outdoor kitchen, Control4 lighting system

Inside Ramsey’s Former Mansion

Set behind gates within an exclusive community, Ramsey’s nearly 15,000-square-foot former mansion was designed for both privacy and luxury, as seen in the posts from Lovely Franklin, TN, and IG Mansions.

A sweeping circular driveway and porte-cochère lead to a lantern-lit entrance, opening to interiors with Ramsey’s personal design.

Inside, multiple fireplaces line the living spaces, the kitchen is filled with Sub-Zero appliances, and expansive terraces frame hilltop views.

The lower level is dedicated to many of the interior amenities, including a private theater, wine cellar, cigar room with humidor, sauna, and a full gym.

Heading outside, the infinity-edge pool and spa sit at the edge of the property, designed to maximize sunset views across the surrounding landscape, while an outdoor kitchen is set up under a shaded patio.

Video Tour

For another look at the property, watch the video tour from Video Studio by Compass, which showcases additional listing photos and highlights the sweeping views that extend from nearly every corner of the home.

Why Did Dave Sell His Custom Mansion?

In 2021, Ramsey sold his custom Tennessee mansion to fund the construction of a new home, choosing to roll the equity forward rather than take on debt at any stage of the process.

By doing so, he practiced exactly what he preaches by using cash he had saved to avoid financing a home and taking on unnecessary debt.

Now listed at $15 million, the former mansion stands as a physical example of Ramsey’s philosophy in action and now offers another buyer the opportunity to hopefully use the same principles when looking to purchase the home.

Author

  • Scarlet Wiltton is the editor-in-chief at Homes of Celebs, where she leads the charge in delivering in-depth coverage of the most extraordinary real estate deals shaping Hollywood and beyond. With four years of experience writing about pop culture and luxury homes, she brings a sharp editorial vision and a passion for uncovering the details that make celebrity properties truly remarkable. Her background in high-end real estate journalism and deep understanding of the entertainment industry allow her to provide readers with a detailed look at the lavish estates and record-breaking sales that define modern luxury.

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