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East Hill

East Hill

$532,018 Average Value
$414 Average Price per Sq Ft
0 Homes For Sale

A charming microcosm of greater East Nashville

East Hill stands tall in one of Nashville’s most popular communities. While new housing has been added, many remain drawn to the oasis of charming and nearly century-old cottages between East Trinity and Douglas Avenue. “To be such a small area, it has a high concentration of those beautiful, high demand architectural styles,” says Brian Copeland, an agent with nashvilleandbeyond.com, who’s made a few sales in East Hill and even more across the greater community of East Nashville. “We do have some new buildings there, but the historic homes are so beautiful that they haven’t gone away.” East Hill also sits within vibrant East Nashville. A repurposed warehouse by the railroad tracks on the west end houses an Italian restaurant and co-working space. On the other end of East Hill, businesses like vintage clothing stores and trendy late night bars line Gallatin Pike. Murals and colorful leaning frames near Emerson Hall give Gallatin artistic flair. “It has, by far, the best restaurants, coffee shops, retail and dog parks in all of Nashville,” says Robert Drimmer, an agent with Compass Tennessee LLC, who lives in East Nashville and regularly posts about the area on his “mreastnashville” Instagram account. “It’s not your cookie-cutter community. It’s very community oriented. You can’t walk down the street without running into several people you know. It’s just very lively, young and energetic and experiencing tons, tons of growth. This is no doubt one of the fastest growing pockets in the entire country.”

Mixing old charm and modern contemporary flair

The hilly streets of East Hill are lined by mixtures of nearly century-old bungalows and cottages and narrow, two-story contemporary builds added within the past few years. Many of the bungalows exhibit colorful exteriors, and a few come with touches inspired by English Tudor architecture. Many of the smaller and older homes also stand by narrow gravel driveways, some of which pass under a detached carport. Similar styles exist in Renraw to the south, but the area features more raised lots and traditional brick townhouses. With age, size and condition all playing a factor, price points across East Hill can go from $600,000 for a single-story bungalow to about $750,000 for a new and two-story contemporary style house.

Rows of Bungalows line the streets of East Hill.
Rows of Bungalows line the streets of East Hill.
Newly built modern duplexes share the same wall with little front yards in East Hill.
Newly built modern duplexes share the same wall with little front yards in East Hill.
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Italian at Frankies and Gallatin Pike’s nightlife and dining

In the repurposed warehouse on Delmas Avenue, Frankies Nashville has quickly become a staple. Italian artisans supply ingredients for the restaurant’s Pizzeria, where groups can be seen gathering around small wooden tables to enjoy pepperoni slices on paper plates with bottles of Sanpellegrino mineral water. Dinner can start with a sharable plate of prosciutto before moving to a bowl of gnocchi topped with tomato sauce and a chewy piece of mozzarella. Frankies also houses the Bottega, a specialty market for those looking to try their hand at some homemade Italian cuisine. Shoppers can also get some pastries and a cup of latte. Frankies shares the refurbished facility with the Switchyards East Hill coworking space, which maintains an industrial feel with its concrete flooring and wired shelves filled with cardboard boxes. Around Gallatin Pike, The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club, The Underdog and The Ballad East are just a few of places that represent the nightlife and music scene. Music City Vintage sells old school sports-themed clothing out of another repurposed industrial building. Grimey’s New & Preloved Music is a local institution for vinyl collectors. And despite the many dining options, sometimes nothing beats a good old-fashioned cheeseburger at Fat Mo’s No 1. A walk along A Publix farther down Gallatin Pike provides a nearby spot for grocery shopping.

The Underdog is the place to go for live music and a good time in East Hill.
The Underdog is the place to go for live music and a good time in East Hill.
Frankie's has both a sit down restaurant and a pizzeria in East Hill.
Frankie's has both a sit down restaurant and a pizzeria in East Hill.
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Locals can test their skill at golf at The Vinny Links in Shelby Park.
Locals can test their skill at golf at The Vinny Links in Shelby Park.

Close to East Nashville gem in Shelby Park

East Hill is close to Oakwood Park, which provides both paved and natural dirt paths through some woodlands. Hikers who go up the hills here can also get an overlooking view of the downtown Nashville skyline. A basketball court on the south end offers even more recreational options. East Hill also lies a short distance north of Shelby Park, the most prominent outdoor site on this side of the city. Right along the Cumberland River, the park spans 336 acres and connects to the 960-acre Shelby Bottoms Greenway and Natural Area. Cyclists and dog walkers can take to the trail and traverse diverse habitats like hardwood forests and moss covered wetlands. They might even cross paths with passing deer along the way. While the Shelby Golf Course undergoes a restoration, young golfers can practice at the VinnyLinks Golf Course right along the river.

Specialized health and science programs at Maplewood High

Children and teens in the community can attend a few schools with science focused curricula. They can start out at Hattie Cotton STEM Magnet Elementary School, which received a C-minus grade from ratings platform Niche. They can then go on to Jere Baxter Middle School and Maplewood Comprehensive High School, which both also received C-minus grades from Niche. Maplewood’s STEM-focused curriculum emphasizes hands-on activities. The high school is among the campuses in the Academies of Nashville college and career prep model. One of the programs offered at the school under the model is the Academy of Health Science & STEM, which involves early courses in skills like diagnostic and therapeutic services.

Hattie Cotton Elementary enrolls around 200 students every year in Nashville.
Hattie Cotton Elementary enrolls around 200 students every year in Nashville.
Maplewood Comp High School is home to the Mighty Panthers in Nashville.
Maplewood Comp High School is home to the Mighty Panthers in Nashville.
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Locals love playing basketball at Oakwood Park near East Hill.
Locals love playing basketball at Oakwood Park near East Hill.

Surrounded by East Nashville festivities

East Hill residents are close to the festivities in East Nashville. There’s the annual East Nashville Beer Fest, which takes place in April at East Park. In addition to being able to sample a wide variety of craft brews, goers can enjoy live music and food trucks. Nearby Five Points hosts the annual Tomato Art Fest, which occurs in August. Goers deck themselves out in tomato and vegetable themed outfits and participate in a variety of quirky contests.

U.S. Highway 31 connection to downtown Nashville

The Ellington Parkway — also U.S. Highway 31 — connects East Hill to downtown Nashville, which is about 4 miles from the neighborhood. The neighborhood sits about 10 miles north of the Nashville International Airport. WeGo Public Transit buses that stop along Trinity Lane and the Gallatin Pike offer an alternative transportation option. The TriStar Skyline Medical Center, which has an emergency room, provides health care services about 5 miles north of East Hill.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Nashville International

18 min drive

Bus

Gallatin Pk & Burchwood Av

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Douglas Station Inbound

Bus

Gallatin Pk & Carolyn Ave Sb

East Hill Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$390,000
Median Sale Price
$380,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$380,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
31%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$414

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
781
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1948
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,662
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,913
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
840
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
747
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Aug 3
    2 - 4pm

    1018 Burchwood Ave, Nashville, TN 37216

    $599,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,574 Sq Ft
    • 1018 Burchwood Ave
    • New 7 hours ago

    This East Nashville charmer offers storybook curb appeal, modern updates, and a potential income-generating opportunity, all in a location walkable to some of the neighborhood’s favorite local spots.Inside this renovated brick Tudor, the main living area features a cozy fireplace, a thoughtfully updated kitchen with butcher block countertops and a farmhouse sink, two fully updated

    Haleigh Sport Compass RE

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    12 - 2pm

    1028 Fairwin Ave, Nashville, TN 37216

    $850,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,742 Sq Ft
    • 1028 Fairwin Ave
    • New 27 days ago

    Two living rooms and a spacious flat yard! Zoned R6 for a DADU if desired. This beautifully restored Tudor combines historic charm with modern updates in all the right places. Features a bright and comfortable family room overlooking the backyard, a second living area, a primary bedroom on the main level, and 3 additional bedrooms upstairs. Plenty of storage in the basement! Original character

    Edward O'Day Compass Tennessee, LLC

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    2 - 4pm

    910 Spain Ave, Nashville, TN 37216

    $650,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,957 Sq Ft
    • 910 Spain Ave

    Your new East Nashville home features a spacious and functional layout, with a two-story vaulted ceiling in the living room to greet you. The kitchen includes an oversized island, stainless steel appliances and is open to the dining room and living room. Custom trim throughout the home adds an additional touch of luxury. Your primary retreat is located on the main floor. Upstairs you will find a

    Frederick Moore Compass

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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
2,889
Median Age
33
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.6%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$58,749
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$82,639

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
89.9%
College Graduates
43.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11%
% Population in Labor Force
81.4%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
14''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

41 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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