South Nashville neighborhood with appealing old school look
The McMurray neighborhood also goes by Whispering Hills, which is a fitting name due to the terrain that makes up this community on the southern end of Nashville. The hilly terrain has made it easy for the houses here to have walkout or daylight basements. Many homeowners enjoy those types of basements due to how they can be turned into additional living space that can have direct outdoor access and still receive ample natural light. Another perk of the neighborhood is it hasn’t been cramped by a lot of the so-called “tall and skinnies,” the affectionate term Nashvillians give to the multi-story contemporary houses usually built in pairs on lots originally occupied by one single-family house. “Most of that area was developed in the 50s and 60s. As Nashville grew, it was one of the first suburbs of Nashville,” says Jason Crosslin, a broker with Keller Williams Realty, who’s made a few sales in McMurray. “You have a lot of midcentury modern homes that have been renovated and that kind of thing in the last two or three years.” The mid-20th century character of the neighborhood has led to some lower price points than in other more redeveloped parts of the Music City, a trait that has drawn younger and first-time home buyers. In fact, McMurray boasts some lower price points than neighbors like Crieve Hall, which is also popular for its old school look. “So homebuyers can get similar kinds of features in the house and yard, but for less money,” says Scott Troxel, a Realtor with Keller Williams Music City, who’s made several sales in both McMurray and nearby neighborhoods. “It’s a good alternative to Crieve Hall.”
Mid-20th century style builds with modern twists
Many brick ranch-style houses, bi-levels, split-levels and Colonial Revivals occupy sloping or raised lots. Some infill projects have also led to new contemporary houses. McMurray’s lots are generally deeper and wider than in other similar neighborhoods and some houses have distinct features like half-circular driveways. Emanating a bedroom community feel, neighbors are often out walking or biking on the streets. A number of the decades old houses here have also undergone renovations. Crosslin recently sold one house in the area that he says was once like a “60s time capsule.” The investors who bought the property added more detailed woodwork, installed a detached accessory dwelling unit behind the main house and altered the floor plan by taking out some of the walls to create a more open and modern interior. The investors initially bought the house for about $350,000, but ended up selling it for double the price point after the renovation. “We’re seeing a lot of that modernization coming to that area,” Crosslin says. Price points can go from just over $500,000 for a roughly 1,500-square-foot ranch style house to about $640,000 for a newer and larger contemporary style house. There are some townhouses that run between $340,000 and $410,000, depending on size and age.
Ranch home are one of the most prevalent style in McMurray
Newer home builds have a more modern aesthetic in McMurray.
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A short drive from Nolensville Pike’s multicultural dining scene
With Nolensville Pike running right along McMurray’s eastern bounds, many in the neighborhood are a short drive from one of the city’s most diverse dining and shopping scenes. Nolensville is lined by a series of international grocery stores and restaurants serving a variety of cuisines that include Indian, Mexican, Honduran, Greek, Kurdish, Thai and North African. Among the options just north of McMurray is El Tapatio, a food truck that also maintains a small indoor dining space. Popular for late night meals, it serves options like authentic Mexican style sandwiches and corn tortilla tacos with jalapenos. El Tapatio is just down the road from Bangkokville, where patrons can order crisp egg rolls and curry chicken with a plate of rice shaped into a heart. A little farther north is the Plaza Mariachi, a live entertainment venue where visitors can also enjoy food and beverages. Past shows there have included performances by aerialist dancers. Grocery stores in this area include the Patel Brothers, which is known for Indian foods, and K&S World Market. The internationally-focused K&S is easy to spot by its facade, which is covered with a farm-themed mural. Walmart and Kroger are also in this area.
El Tapatio has dine-in option for locals in McMurray.
Bangkokville boasts authentic and fun Thai dishes in McMurray.
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Learning history at the Tennessee Agricultural Museum
The Ellington Agricultural Center, Tennessee Agricultural Museum and Whitfield Park all lie right between McMurray and neighbor Crieve Hall to the west. Visitors to the agricultural institutions are treated to thousands of artifacts providing looks into the state’s farming history prior to the 20th century. There are remodeled log cabins complete with housewares, and the museum features wagons and farm equipment. Visitors can also see some farm animals grazing in the area. The agricultural center is home to Brentwood Hall, a more than century old Neoclassical style estate that serves as the home of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and other other agencies. Children regularly visit Whitfield Park to burn off energy on the playground. Park goers can easily access a trail that runs along the Sevenmile Creek. More recreational fun exists along Nolensville Pike. Friends and siblings can play rounds of bowling at Tusculum Strike & Spare, while avid rock climbers can keep in practice at The Crag Nashville. Farther east, dog owners often visit William A. Pitts Park to let their pets roam. The green space also includes a playground and baseball diamond.
The Tennessee Agricultural Museum highlights the rich agricultural history of the state.
Locals have a fun time at Tusculum Strike and Spare in McMurray.
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Middle school options at strongly rated Valor network
One of the schools younger children here can attend is the Norman Binkley Elementary School, which received a C-plus grade from ratings site Niche. They can then go to McMurray Middle School before finishing their secondary education at John Overton High School. The two schools respectively received C-minus and B-minus grades from Niche. Students here also have the opportunity to attend institutions operating under the Valor College Academies network of public charter schools. The network’s two schools serving McMurray are the Valor Flagship and Valor Voyager academies, which respectively received A and B grades from Niche. The two schools serve students in fifth to eighth grade. Valor is the only charter school group in the state to have received an A-plus rating from the Tennessee Department of Education’s School Letter Grades. The system employs a unique model that includes using the Socratic Seminar method in English language arts classes. The Socratic Seminar is known for its distinct reliance on group discussions.
Norman Binkley Elementary School serves pre-K through 5th grade in McMurray.
McMurray Middle has a mid-century architectural style with red brick in Nashville.
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Farm Fun Day at Tennessee Agricultural Museum
The area around the Ellington Agricultural Center hosts a variety of free educational events throughout the year focused on subjects like gardening and horticulture. A number of the events are also geared toward younger children, and those include a summer Friday program at the Tennessee Agricultural Museum covering topics like creek critters and how corn is grown in the state. The children attending the events get to do special craft activities. The museum also hosts an admission free Farm Fun Day Festival in July. Goers can enjoy live music, watch craftsmen demonstrations and interact with some farm animals.
The Tennessee Agricultural Museum is a free for all museum near McMurray.
The Ellington Agricultural Center has walking trails and a local farm near McMurray.
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I-65 commuter route to downtown Nashville
Interstate 65 runs just west of McMurray. The interstate provides a direct route to downtown Nashville, which is about 11 miles north of the neighborhood. I-65 also connects to Interstate 24 to provide a route to the Nashville International Airport about 13 miles north of McMurray. Those needing alternative transportation can catch WeGo Public Transit buses on Nolensville Pike, which runs along the neighborhood’s eastern bounds. For medical needs, there’s the TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center about 3 miles north of McMurray.
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Parks in this Area
William A. Pitts Park
Whitfield Park
Sevenmile Park
Granbery Park
Radnor Lake State Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Hiking
Maryland Way Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Playground
Ellington Agricultural Center
Transit
Airport
Nashville International
15 min drive
Bus
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Nolensville Pike & Hickoryview Dr
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Hickory Pz & Hickoryview Dr
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Ocala Dr & Nolensville Pike Eb
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McMurray Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in McMurray, Nashville sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in McMurray, Nashville over the last 12 months is $456,500, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
21,017
Median Age
35
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,396
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,693
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.8%
College Graduates
51.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.6%
% Population in Labor Force
80.3%
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®
18/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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