Marrowbone
Community is car dependent
Wooded hollows of homes burrowed deep in the countryside have unpaved driveways, unseen from the main roads they diverge from. These winding two-lane thoroughfares are the only way around, so most residents are entirely car dependent. Nashville International Airport is conveniently 20 miles away via Ashland City Highway. Instead of sidewalks in Marrowbone, roadside greenery and miles-long telephone wires accompany the occasional silo, peering out over the leafy horizon. But the region’s stark contrast to Nashville’s buzzing, urban atmosphere is intentional, Allison explains. “This area of Davidson County was developed last, so it’s not developed at all. And people want to keep it that way.”Homesteads and farmland homes make up neighborhood
Homesteads bountiful with fresh fruit and vegetables accompany pastures for horses, cattle and chickens. Ranch-style homes fashioned with brick and panel siding sit beside Craftsman homes and Cape Cods with small gardens and shrubbery with prices ranging from $300,000 to $700,000. Land is highly sought after in Marrowbone, as well as its neighboring hubs of Scottsboro and Bells Bend, with lots going for $30,000 to nearly $3 million depending on size and location. “There are quite a number of family farms around here, growing produce and selling it at markets and restaurants,” Allison continues. “They take their food down to the city for farmers markets, and every week we get produce from the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture).”Nashville public schools serve the area
As part of the Metro Nashville Public Schools district, Marrowbone’s students begin their education at Joelton Elementary School (JES). Earning an 8/10 on GreatSchools, JES offers guitar lessons to third and fourth graders, among other unique programs like the student news crew. Haynes Middle School provides students with medical science classes through partnerships with universities like Vanderbilt and Tennessee State. Brick Church Middle School is considered a LEAD school, meaning it’s part of Nashville’s initiative to provide students with a quality education regardless of where they’re zoned to attend. And Whites Creek High School offers advanced academic courses in subjects like alternative energy and agriscience – ideal for its surrounding rural community.Marrowbone has abundance of parks, creeks and trails
Though folks like Allison may prefer to seek outdoor recreation in the comfort of their own acres-wide backyards, Marrowbone and its neighboring areas are abundant with parks, creeks and trails. “A lot of locals like to go to Beaman Park, or Marrowbone Lake for fishing,” he says. “Even just taking drives through the country is so scenic.” Beaman Park is a nearly 2,000-acre natural area, home to Creekside Trailhead, where the Henry Hollow Loop and Laurel Woods trails branch out. Marrowbone Lake contains catfish and trout for those with fishing licenses. And the Scottsboro Community Club provides a wooden playground and pirate ship for children, alongside a basketball court and picnic pavilion.Dining scene has several local, farm-style institutions
Joelton Hardware, Feed & Farmacy takes the word “community” seriously, offering food co-ops, live music, a locally sourced dining menu and an actual hardware store. Try the Reuben with fresh-cut fries or browse the store for a wide variety of amenities. Tony’s Foodland is a small business with a small-town feel and the closest available grocery store. Nashville Glassblowing, owned and operated by Allison, sits in a cattle barn converted into a studio space. With classes nearly every day of the week, locals and out-of-towners can stop by for custom pieces, repairs and creative date nights. Bull Run Bees is a family-owned bee farm producing raw, unfiltered honey sold at local markets and pop-ups. And Flowers’ Garden Center has served the area since 1928, open during the spring and summer to sell annuals, perennials, vegetables and herbs.
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Dana Chesser
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Christina Teeple
Christina Teeple
Vibe Realty
(615) 639-3622
32 Total Sales
1 in Marrowbone
$372,860 Price
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Terri Johnson
Terri Johnson
SixOneFive Real Estate Advisors
(615) 437-9282
74 Total Sales
1 in Marrowbone
$370,000 Price
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Kenny Sallis
Kenny Sallis
Responds QuicklySallis Realty Group
(629) 802-8884
350 Total Sales
1 in Marrowbone
$398,000 Price
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Tyler Henson
Tyler Henson
Keller Williams - Hood Company
(931) 650-5218
160 Total Sales
1 in Marrowbone
$565,000 Price
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Phil Bogard
Phil Bogard
eXp Realty
(901) 979-5868
175 Total Sales
1 in Marrowbone
$370,000 Price
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Jodi Culp
Jodi Culp
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Choice Properties
(706) 944-8657
88 Total Sales
1 in Marrowbone
$505,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
HG Hill Park
- Playground
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Bells Bend Park and Outdoor Center
- Multi-Purpose Field
Bordeaux-Timothy Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Trails
Joseph Brown Mullins Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Beaman Park Nature Center
- Trails
- Nature Center
- Hiking
Scottsboro Community Club Park
- Basketball
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Marrowbone | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Marrowbone Demographics and Home Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$55,000
Median Sale Price
$650,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$55,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$196
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,309
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1967
Months of Supply
12.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,954
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,350
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
40,510
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 311am - 1pm
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
3,209
Median Age
48
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
18.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$91,176
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$106,131
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.1%
College Graduates
38.4%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.7%
% Population in Labor Force
67.8%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
53''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
1
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 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.
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