12 South
Upscale shopping and dining along 12th Avenue
In recent years, 12th Avenue South has gotten more upscale, ushering in stores like Planet Cowboy, which sells handcrafted leather hats and boots, and eateries like Locust, where the menu is updated based on seasonality and reservations are made months in advance. Simpson also recommends 12 South Taproom & Grill, known for their burgers, long list of local beers and live music. Order a pizza at MAFIAoZA’s, which advertises prohibition-era New York-style Italian fare down the street, and finish off the night with a cone from Fryce Cream. For groceries, there’s a Kroger on 21st Avenue, a Kroger on 8th Avenue and a Publix up the street.
‘A party’ every Tuesday in Sevier Park and the 12 South neighborhood association
Shannon points to the strong sense of community within 12 South, something which can in part be attributed to the neighborhood association. They sponsor events like the 12 South Home Tour in May, where locals can see inside their neighbor’s historic properties. There’s also the 12 South Halloween Parade, a winter potluck in December and monthly meetings open to the public. Simpson also recommends stopping by the 12 South Farmers’ Market in Sevier Park, “A family-friendly thing that people do on Tuesday afternoon.” There’s live music, free samples and familiar faces in the crowd. It picks up around 4:30 p.m.; Shannon describes it as “a party every Tuesday night.” April means the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and 12th Avenue is blocked off for runners — local musicians perform alongside the course. Earlier in the month, Zanies Comedy Nightclub hosts the Nashville Comedy Festival.
Historic bungalows and modern renovations
Craftsman-style bungalows and classic cottages, some nearly a century old, border 12th Avenue shopping. “There’s a mix of historic homes that were probably built in the ‘20s and ‘30s,” says Erin Simpson, a Nashville-area local and real estate agent with PARKS. Historic zoning protects many of these homes, and buyers renovate rather than demolish. Two and three-bedroom properties start around $1 million and can sell for upwards of $1.5 million. Lot sizes are generally under 8,000 square feet, and, according to Simpson, a lot of people have dogs in this part of town. Spacious sidewalks make for peaceful walks, and some front yards are even decorated with white picket fences. Larger homes with five or more bedrooms start around $2 million; many of these were either built within the last few years or feature extensive additions on top of historic bones.
A Greek Revival mansion in Sevier Park
Besides hosting a weekly farmers’ market from May through October, Sevier Park is also home to the Sunnyside Mansion; it dates back to 1852 and remained standing throughout the Civil War. The paved trails are popular with runners and walkers. “I walk my dogs there every morning,” says Simpson, noting that it’s common to see familiar faces here. There’s also a playground and community center that hosts exercise classes. South past Interstate 440, a monument commemorates the Battle of Nashville, fought in December of 1864.
Recent renovations at Hillsboro High School
School-aged children are incorporated into the Metro Nashville Public School system and start their education at Waverly-Belmont Elementary School, which earned a B-plus on the educational review site Niche. As Simpson notes, commutes don’t take long. “You can see the little ones walk to school in the mornings,” she says. Kids next head to John Trotwood Moore Middle and Hillsboro High, both of which received B grades. Recent Hillsboro High renovations have resulted in the addition of a raised athletic field with a parking garage beneath and a new theater where the Hillsboro Players perform. Previous students have even traveled to New York City to participate in the Jimmy Awards. Belmont University and Vanderbilt, which U.S. News and World Report ranked among the nation’s top 20 colleges, are both a walk away.
Take Bus 17 into Downtown Nashville
12 South residents can rely on WeGo Public Transit to reach Downtown Nashville, 3 miles north up 12th Avenue. Bus 17 makes frequent stops, passing by neighborhood places of worship like the Islamic Center of Nashville and Midtown Fellowship before continuing on into Edgehill and The Gulch. According to Simpson, 12th Avenue can get congested, and it’s sometimes difficult to find parking. In recent years, the city has put in efforts to upgrade its bike lanes, part of a network called “the Groove.” The closest airport is Nashville International, about 9 miles away along Interstate 40, and medical care is accessible at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, TriStar Centennial Medical Center or Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kyle Shults
Kyle Shults
C & S Residential
(615) 880-9286
150 Total Sales
1 in 12 South
$1,575,000 Price
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Matt Clausen
Matt Clausen
Clausen Group REALTORS
(615) 338-5810
192 Total Sales
1 in 12 South
$470,000 Price
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Susan Gregory
Susan Gregory
Onward Real Estate
(615) 675-6533
424 Total Sales
3 in 12 South
$840K - $1.3M Price Range
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Michael Gomez
Michael Gomez
Hive Nashville LLC
(615) 543-5329
216 Total Sales
1 in 12 South
$1,500,000 Price
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Paula Hinegardner
Paula Hinegardner
Keller Williams Realty Nashville/Franklin
(615) 639-5698
182 Total Sales
1 in 12 South
$1,195,000 Price
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Kristopher Esqueda
Kristopher Esqueda
Compass
(629) 300-5268
61 Total Sales
1 in 12 South
$2,400,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Reservoir Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
E.S. Rose Athletic Complex
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Parking Lot
Dallas H Neil Park
Radnor Lake State Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Hiking
Sevier Park
Gale Lane Community Park
St. Bernard Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | 12 South | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
12 South Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in 12 South, Nashville sell after 71 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in 12 South, Nashville over the last 12 months is $791,900, up 29% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$379,000
Median Sale Price
$791,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$329,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
29%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$216
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,206
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1940
Months of Supply
6.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,392
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,446
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,168
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
821
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
543
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 32 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,651
Median Age
28
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$103,684
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$151,465
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.2%
College Graduates
70.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
75
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
87
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Quiet street between commercial districts in Music City, USA
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1940s-era homes and nights at the comedy club 3 miles from Downtown Nashville
Woodland in Waverly
Historic neighborhood with outdoor recreation near Nashville's most lively areas
Belmont-Hillsboro
Residential streets and university greens 4 miles from Downtown Nashville
Edgehill
Redevelopment beside historic studios in ‘Music City, USA’
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