Among the Nashville-area neighborhoods in Redfin data gathered on October 15, 2025, the five highest median sale prices ranged from $1,815,000 in 12 South to $3,314,607 in The Grove (Eagleville). The top area’s median is about 1.8 times the fifth-ranked area’s, a gap of $1,499,607. The published data does not include the lowest-priced neighborhoods, so the full metro spread cannot be stated from these figures.
How much do Nashville home prices vary by neighborhood?
The top tier of median sale prices
According to Stacker (using Redfin data, 2025-11-07), the five highest-priced Nashville-area neighborhoods were:
- The Grove (Eagleville): $3,314,607
- Hillwood: $2,445,250
- Sunnyside: $2,161,500
- Otter Creek (Forest Hills): $1,900,000
- 12 South: $1,815,000
All five medians sit above $1.8 million, so this group forms the metro’s highest price tier. The data does not show where the next tier begins.
Gaps between ranked neighborhoods
The differences between adjacent neighborhoods, calculated from the medians above, show where the top tier thins out:
| Pair (higher to lower) | Gap in median sale price |
|---|---|
| The Grove to Hillwood | $869,357 |
| Hillwood to Sunnyside | $283,750 |
| Sunnyside to Otter Creek | $261,500 |
| Otter Creek to 12 South | $85,000 |
What the spread means at metro scale
The Grove sits well apart from the rest of the group. Its gap to Hillwood is larger than the three remaining gaps combined. Sunnyside, Otter Creek, and 12 South are much closer together, with a total spread of $346,500 across the three.
Five data points show the upper end of the market only. To measure the full metro spread and identify middle-tier areas, extract the complete neighborhood list from the same Redfin dataset, sort by median sale price, and compare the top and bottom values.
Most expensive Nashville neighborhoods
Redfin data gathered on October 15, 2025, places The Grove (Eagleville) first among Nashville-area neighborhoods by median sale price, at $3,314,607. Stacker (2025), which used Redfin data, reports the five highest-priced neighborhoods as shown below.
| Rank | Neighborhood | Median sale price (Oct 15, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Grove (Eagleville) | $3,314,607 |
| 2 | Hillwood | $2,445,250 |
| 3 | Sunnyside | $2,161,500 |
| 4 | Otter Creek (Forest Hills) | $1,900,000 |
| 5 | 12 South | $1,815,000 |
The gap between first and second place is $869,357, calculated from the figures above. The gaps between the other neighboring ranks are smaller: $283,750 between Hillwood and Sunnyside, $261,500 between Sunnyside and Otter Creek, and $85,000 between Otter Creek and 12 South. The fifth-ranked neighborhood sits closest to the fourth, with the smallest gap in the table ($85,000).
The official sources consulted do not specify the number of sales behind each neighborhood median, or the property types included, such as single-family homes, condos, or townhomes. The ranking therefore cannot show what kind of housing drives each price. To check that, filter the same neighborhoods by property type on Redfin, then compare recorded sale prices in the deed and assessor records of the county where each neighborhood sits (Eagleville, for example, is not in Davidson County).
Median sale price is the middle value of recent sales, so it is less affected by a few very expensive or very cheap transactions than an average would be.
How to find more affordable areas yourself
Lower-priced Nashville neighborhoods are identified by comparing each neighborhood’s median sale price with the metro-wide median, not by reading a single headline figure. The official sources consulted do not specify the metro-wide median for the period covered here, so the method below is the reliable way to build that comparison yourself. Redfin publishes neighborhood median sale prices, and the Stacker (2025) ranking of the most expensive Nashville-area neighborhoods was built from that type of data. The same dataset can be sorted from the bottom up to find areas below the metro level.
The price gap matters most for buyers with tighter budgets because it changes which property types are realistically in reach. A neighborhood with a median below the metro figure may offer a different mix of property types, but the sources consulted do not show this, so check it neighborhood by neighborhood. The sources consulted do not give entry-price thresholds for condos or single-family homes in Nashville, so buyers should pull those figures from current listings and recent closed sales for each neighborhood they shortlist.
Median sale price is the number to compare across neighborhoods, but it reflects the mix of homes sold, so a low median can come from a high share of small units rather than cheaper houses. Property type mix shows whether a neighborhood’s median is driven by condos, townhomes or detached homes. Entry-price range is the lower end of recent sales, which tells a budget buyer whether any inventory fits their limit.
Use this sequence to build a shortlist:
- Pull median sale prices for every neighborhood.
- Mark those below the metro median you have sourced for that same window.
- For each marked neighborhood, check the share of condos versus single-family homes among recent sales.
- Record the lowest recent sale price for each property type.
Why do neighborhood price figures differ?
Median prices can vary sharply between Nashville-area neighborhoods. A median reflects which homes sold in a given window, not a fixed value for the area. In Redfin data gathered on October 15, 2025, and republished by Stacker (2025-11-07), the highest median sale prices ranged from $1,815,000 in 12 South to $3,314,607 in The Grove (Eagleville). The sources do not say why the medians differ. Possible factors include the mix of homes sold and the number of sales behind each figure, and each would need to be checked.
Median sale price versus list price
A median sale price is the middle value of closed sales in a period: sort every recorded sale by price and take the midpoint. A list price is the asking price the seller sets when the home is first marketed. The two diverge because sellers adjust asking prices, and because a median shifts depending on which sales close within the window. When comparing neighborhoods, confirm that every figure is a sold-price median. Mixing asking prices with closed sales produces rankings that look precise but measure different things.
Home size, age, and lot composition
Medians respond to the types of homes in the sample. A neighborhood dominated by large, newer houses on big lots will show a higher median than one with smaller, older homes on small lots, even if buyers pay similar amounts per square foot. Composition is often the main reason adjacent areas show different medians.
| Factor | Effect on the median | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Home size | Larger homes raise the median | Median price per square foot alongside total price |
| Home age | Newer or renovated stock tends to sell higher | Share of sales by build period |
| Lot composition | Larger lots tend to raise the sale price | Typical lot size of the sales in the sample |
Small sample sizes
In low-volume neighborhoods, a few sales can move the median substantially. One unusually expensive sale in a slow period can shift the figure more than any real change in the market. Before treating a median as representative, check how many transactions it is based on. Where the count is small, a longer time window gives a steadier reading. The official sources consulted do not specify a minimum sample size for a reliable median, so treat the threshold as a judgment call.
How do you compare neighborhoods fairly?
A fair comparison removes differences that have nothing to do with location. Raw neighborhood medians mix very different homes, so a higher median does not mean an area is more expensive per unit of space. In Redfin data gathered October 15, 2025, as reported by Stacker (2025), The Grove in Eagleville had a median sale price of $3,314,607, while 12 South had $1,815,000. Those figures alone cannot show which area is pricier for a comparable home, because the sources consulted do not specify the home sizes or property types behind each median.
| Neighborhood | Median sale price (Redfin, gathered Oct 15, 2025) |
|---|---|
| The Grove (Eagleville) | $3,314,607 |
| Hillwood | $2,445,250 |
| Sunnyside | $2,161,500 |
| Otter Creek (Forest Hills) | $1,900,000 |
| 12 South | $1,815,000 |
Normalize by price per square foot
Convert each sale into a price per square foot figure: sale price divided by finished living area in square feet. Then take the median of those values for each neighborhood. This removes the effect of home size, so a large house and a small one can be compared on the same scale. Apply one definition of living area to every record, such as excluding unfinished basements, so totals stay consistent.
Match property types, sizes, and sale dates
Compare like with like before calculating any average:
- Property type: compare single-family homes with single-family homes, and keep condos and townhomes in separate groups.
- Size band: group homes by living area so each band contains enough sales to be meaningful.
- Sale date: include only sales that closed within the window you chose.
Choose one time window for every area
Set a single start date and end date and apply it to all neighborhoods. Different windows mean you are comparing different points in the market. Also note the data snapshot date: the Redfin figures above reflect October 15, 2025, not current prices.
Which data sources should you use?
Three source types cover Nashville neighborhood housing data, and each answers a different question. Commercial portals report recent sale prices by neighborhood, county property records document individual transactions, and census surveys provide demographic context. None is complete on its own, so combine at least two sources before drawing a conclusion about price differences.
Redfin neighborhood median sale prices
Redfin publishes median sale price figures at neighborhood level. A Stacker (2025) analysis built on Redfin data gathered on October 15, 2025 ranked Nashville-area neighborhoods by median sale price. This shows the output to expect: one median per neighborhood, tied to a specific collection date.
Davidson County assessor and recorder records
Individual parcel records sit in county systems rather than in consumer portals. Assessor records describe a property, while recorder records document the transfer of ownership. Use them to verify a specific sale or property type behind a commercial figure. They return records one at a time, so building a neighborhood comparison from them requires your own aggregation. The official sources consulted do not specify the search tools or update schedules, so confirm these on the county’s website before relying on them.
Census American Community Survey neighborhood estimates
The Census American Community Survey publishes survey estimates for small geographic areas, covering household and housing characteristics. Use these for demographic context, such as who lives in a neighborhood, rather than for current prices. Because survey estimates lag market transactions, they describe a neighborhood’s background profile, not its present price level.
| Source | Best use | Main limit |
|---|---|---|
| Redfin neighborhood median sale price | Price level by neighborhood | One median per collection date; small samples |
| Davidson County assessor and recorder records | Verifying individual parcels and transfers | Record-level only; you must aggregate yourself |
| Census American Community Survey estimates | Household and housing context | Lags market prices; not a price source |
What else to weigh besides price
Sale price is only one part of the cost of living in a Nashville neighborhood. Commute time, property tax and flood exposure can change the monthly total as much as a difference in purchase price. The Redfin data gathered on October 15, 2025 (reported by Stacker, 2025-11-07) ranks neighborhoods by median sale price alone, so each of these factors has to be checked separately for every address you consider.
Commute time and transit access
Measure commute time at the departure hour you will actually use, not from a map estimate. Run the same trip at the weekday peak and mid-morning, and count the walk to the stop. Check how often the nearest bus route runs, since low frequency turns transit into a timetable-dependent option. Then confirm whether a direct route reaches your workplace or whether you need a transfer.
Property tax and annual homeowner costs
Property tax is assessed per parcel, so two homes on the same street can carry different bills. Look up each parcel’s assessed value and the current rate in the county assessor’s online property search, then calculate:
- Annual property tax = assessed value × tax rate
- Add homeowners insurance, HOA dues if any, and an estimated annual maintenance budget
| Cost component | Where to find it |
|---|---|
| Property tax | Assessor parcel record: assessed value × rate |
| Homeowners insurance | Written quote for the specific address |
| HOA dues | Seller disclosure or HOA documents |
| Maintenance | Your own annual budget, set as a share of home value |
Compare the total across neighborhoods, not the tax rate alone.
Flood zone designation and insurance exposure
Check the flood zone designation of each parcel before comparing neighborhoods, because it affects whether a lender may require flood insurance and how much cover will cost. Use a national flood hazard map viewer to find the zone, then request an insurance quote for the exact address. Ask the seller about past water intrusion and any prior insurance claims.
