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Radnor

Radnor

$402,149 Average Value
$300 Average Price per Sq Ft
11 Homes For Sale

Convenience, diverse dining and affordability define Radnor

Radnor is one of several neighborhoods located off the busy Nolensville Road corridor. This area has many homes from around the mid-20th century and attracts buyers looking for a little more affordability than in some of the more crowded and modernized parts of Nashville. A diverse mix of restaurants lines Nolensville Road, where they serve foods from a few different continents. People here live close to the city zoo and don’t need to travel far for their needs thanks to a few nearby shopping centers.

Radnor College which used to be located in the Radnor neighborhood, was an all womes college that closed in 1921.
Radnor College which used to be located in the Radnor neighborhood, was an all womes college that closed in 1921.
Radnor with Downtown Nashville in the distance.
Radnor with Downtown Nashville in the distance.
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Explore Radnor’s housing options

Radnor is located right between a rail yard and Nolensville Road. Despite the nearby trains, the noisiest part of the neighborhood is the area along the thoroughfare. Many streets here have no sidewalks, while a few parts of the community are hilly. Houses here include Craftsman bungalows, Minimal Traditionals, ranch-style homes and a few contemporary homes. “Like everywhere in Nashville, we’ve seen a lot of tear-downs and new builds,” says Mary Kate Jordan, a broker and Realtor with Benchmark Realty. “So, it reflects Nashville in general, which is really a wide range of homes from the 1900s to 2025.”

Radnor has many Mininimal Traditional homes.
Radnor has many Mininimal Traditional homes.
Radnor has some newly built homes with Craftsman designs.
Radnor has some newly built homes with Craftsman designs.
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The neighborhood is ideal for first-time buyers

Radnor’s median sale price is in the upper $400,000s, which is close to neighbors like Glencliff and Woodbine. However, that median is below Nashville’s and even lower than nearby Wedgewood-Houston, a fast-growing neighborhood with a lot of newer homes, apartments and condos. “It’s probably one of the more affordable areas in Nashville,” Jordan says. “It’s a great place to find a starter home, and a great area for first-time homebuyers.”

Size is a key cost factor, with homes under 2,000 square feet selling from the upper $200,000s to the upper $400,000s. Radnor offers options for higher-end buyers, with some larger homes going from the mid $600,000s to the low $900,000s. The neighborhood is almost evenly split between owners and renters.

The area is a cultural dining destination

When it comes to dining, this part of Nashville is home to a diverse range of small restaurants. “Nolensville Pike, that is the heart of Nashville’s ethnic food scene. There are all kinds of great restaurants there. You choose any part of the world you want to get food from, and it’s there. It’s delicious,” Jordan says. “They’re going to be way more independently-owned restaurants.”

Degthai is one of the area’s staples, serving popular Thai dishes in a yellow brick building right along Nolenville Road. “It has a great atmosphere,” Jordan says. Taqueria El Dollar #2 offers tacos and other Mexican street foods from an orange food truck based at a gas station. Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant is a low-key spot for East African food, while nearby Rosie’s Twin Kegs is a dive bar known for its burgers, live music and karaoke.

For their grocery needs, residents may make a short drive down Nolensville Road to Aldi and Patel Brothers.

Guests can fly high in the sky on the zip-line experience at the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere.
Guests can fly high in the sky on the zip-line experience at the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere.

The outdoors and family-friendly attractions are close

One of the area’s main attractions is the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, where the animals range from exotic frogs and a few other amphibians to mammals like endangered big cats and southern white rhinoceroses. Other zoo attractions include a 4-D theater and a zip line that gives visitors overhead views of the grounds and its animals. “It’s got a great reputation,” Jordan says. “It’s very family-friendly. The kids love it.”

Less than 10 miles away is Radnor Lake State Park, a roughly 1,400-acre destination with about 8 miles of trails that draw hikers, runners and cyclists. Hilly forests surround the lake, while the wildlife there includes owls, otters and a variety of reptiles. For some indoor recreation, there's the Coleman Park Community Center.

Nearby Glencliff offers a diverse school setting

Students here may attend Glencliff Elementary, Wright Middle and Glencliff High schools. Glencliff Elementary is a magnet school with a focus on STEAM and entrepreneurship. The school’s notable facilities include a broadcasting studio and an incubator lab. At the high school, many of the students come from highly diverse backgrounds and speak over 20 languages. Additionally, Glencliff High offers a successful culinary program and courses that allow students to explore areas like engineering and the medical field.

Wright Middle School was a Blue Ribbon School in 1994 and 1996 in Nashville.
Wright Middle School was a Blue Ribbon School in 1994 and 1996 in Nashville.
Glencliff Elementary School serves Radnor.
Glencliff Elementary School serves Radnor.
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WeGo buses and major roads serve the area

Radnor offers quick access to public transportation, commuter roads and a few major destinations:

  • Nolensville Road and Thompson Lane have several WeGo bus stops.
  • Nolensville Road goes straight to Downtown Nashville, less than 10 miles north.
  • Interstate 440 is near the neighborhood and connects to other interstates.
  • The Nashville International Airport is 10 minutes from Radnor.

Residents in Radnor can use WeGo transit to get to Downtown Nashville.
Residents in Radnor can use WeGo transit to get to Downtown Nashville.
The intersection of Thompson Lane and Nolensville Pike is the border of Woodbine and Radnor.
The intersection of Thompson Lane and Nolensville Pike is the border of Woodbine and Radnor.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Nashville International

10 min drive

Bus

Antioch Station Inbound

Bus

Morton Station Outbound

Bus

Veritas Station Outbound

Bus

Thompson Ln & Seaboard Dr Eb

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Radnor US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
589
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1946
Months of Supply
7.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,249
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,662
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,166
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
8
Median Rent
$2,585
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,585
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$5,000

Demographics

Total Population
1,594
Median Age
35
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.3%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$51,250
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$76,812

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
82.6%
College Graduates
36.2%
Advanced Degrees
4.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.1%
Below the national average
64.9%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Somewhat bikeable

Bikeability®

30 / 100

Moderately walkable

Walkability®

60 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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