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Melrose mixes vintage character with modern Nashville energy
Melrose puts a modern spin on old-school Nashville living. Along 8th Avenue South, you'll find vintage shops next to modern boutiques and a former bowling alley that's now a contemporary diner. Some original mid-1900s homes are still around, but new development keeps rolling in. As the retail and restaurant scene grows, so does Melrose's popularity. You're close to the action of next-door 12 South, and about 3 miles from downtown — and for now, prices are staying relatively low for this side of the city.
Condos, older homes and an increase in “tall-skinnies”
You can find a wide range of prices in Melrose. Modern construction tops the market with prices from $1 million to $1.8 million, but you can find older ranch-style homes and Tudor Revivals for the mid-$600,000s to mid-$900,000s. Buyers looking for something more compact can snag a condo or townhome from mid-$200,000s to the upper $500,000s. Prices tend to be lower than in nearby neighborhoods like 12 South and Historic Waverly.
To keep up with demand, many Nashville neighborhoods are seeing more of the housing type nicknamed “tall-skinnies.” These modern builds fit two homes per lot, with narrow floor plans that stretch up instead of out. Compared to nearby 12 South, Erin Simpson, a neighborhood local and Realtor with Compass, says, "There are more of those tall-skinnies. It's not as historic, so it's not as protected."
Melrose streets are lined with tall skinny homes.
Homes range from Tudor-style bungalows to modern townhomes.
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Walk to grocery stores, restaurants and live comedy on 8th Avenue
Located between 8th Avenue South and 12th Avenue South, Melrose is a pedestrian-friendly area with plenty of things to do. “You kind of have the benefit of being close enough to 12 South without having congestion," Simpson says. Kyle Shults, the broker/owner of C & S residential, who has experience in the area, agrees. "If you want to be near downtown, in an urban but walkable area, it's the perfect place."
Publix and Kroger are both located on 8th Avenue South, making everyday errands easy. And this main stretch has plenty more right outside your door, including:
M.L.Rose Neighborhood Pub, a laid-back pub with burgers and waffle fries, plus weekly trivia nights
The Smiling Elephant, a Thai restaurant that serves a fresh-made curry of the day
Fenwick's 300, a modern diner with all-day breakfast and a bar built from a repurposed bowling lane
Zanies Comedy Night Club, one of the city's top comedy spots, with nationally touring headliners and rising stars seven nights a week
Gruhn Guitars, a long-standing music shop specializing in rare and vintage guitars
Farmers markets and fitness facilities at Sevier Park
Melrose is less than a mile from Sevier Park, home to a historic pre-Civil War mansion and a popular neighborhood green space. You'll find outdoor tennis courts and other sports facilities, plus a community center with a fitness center and indoor walking track. Kids can join after-school programs and summer camps there, and the park hosts a range of community events, including the weekly 12 South Farmers Market from May to October.
Take the bus to downtown Nashville or drive to the airport
Hop on 8th Avenue South and you'll cover the 3 miles to Downtown Nashville in under 15 minutes. WeGo buses also run downtown, stopping in Edgehill and The Gulch along the way. Interstates 65 and 440 are close by for trips out of town, and Nashville International Airport is about a 15-minute drive.
International public schools and highly rated private options
Melrose is part of Metro Nashville Public Schools and zoned to Hillsboro High School, an International Baccalaureate World School. Nearby private school options include St. Bernard Academy, which earns an A-plus from Niche and serves pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, and Lipscomb Academy, which is rated A by Niche and serves pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
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Melrose Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Melrose, Nashville sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Melrose, Nashville over the last 12 months is $747,000, down 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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