Riverfront
$967,651
Average Value
Eclectic dining options along 1st Avenue and Broadway
The Hampton Social restaurant located just across 1st Avenue from the Ascend Amphitheater, is a popular spot, offering entrees like seafood towers and tuna tartare alongside sparkling rosé. James Covington, a Tennessee Native and Affiliate Broker with Zeitlin Sotheby's International Realty, also highlights Etch on Demonbreun Street, just outside the neighborhood. Etch describes itself as an "eclectic" menu with specials like fried cornmeal catfish and veggie risotto. Covington also points to Pinewood, where weekend brunches of salmon benedict and challah french toast end with visits to the attached vintage bowling alley. Nearby, dinner at Assembly Food Hall can mean anything from sushi to shwarma, and the building's sprawling Skydeck is a go-to for live entertainment. Riverfront residents pick up their groceries at Whole Foods on Broadway or shop for locally sourced ingredients and baked goods at the Nashville Farmers' Market, which stays open year-round.
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Honky Tonk Highway and large-scale entertainment venues
On most nights of the week, the sound of live music drifts down "Honky Tonk Highway," a section of Broadway known for its multi-story bars and neon lights. Cowboy boots and plaid are the go-to style at venues like Rippy's, and locales like Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, which once attracted famous patrons like Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings. Second Avenue is also known for its old-timey brick saloons and intimate performance venues. Along with the Ascend Amphitheater, other large-scale entertainment venues in Music City include the Bridgestone Arena, which is the home of the city's NHL team, and hosts touring bands and stand-up comedians. Ryman Auditorium, the home of the Grand Ole Opry throughout the 1940s and into the '70s, is often credited as the birthplace of bluegrass. Today, visitors can buy tickets for self-guided tours and learn about the country performers who graced the stage long before the invention of CDs and streaming. Across the Cumberland River is Nissan Stadium, where the Tennessee Titans kick-off come football season.
Luxury condominiums in mixed-use developments
Housing options in Nashville's Riverfront neighborhood are limited to condos. One-bedroom units with views of the Cumberland River can start in the mid-$400,000s and generally hover around 630 square feet in 1980s-era subdivisions. Luxury units in newer communities like EVE, fall between $900,000 and can go for upwards of $1 million depending on the bedroom count. Prices are even higher in the Four Seasons Residences, where a three-bedroom unit can fetch close to $6 million. HOA fees vary but typically include access to amenities like community pools, fitness rooms and valet trash service. Some investors opt to rent out their homes on platforms like Airbnb or VRBO. "You're seeing more and more mixed-use development buildings," notes Martin, and newer projects also serve as hotels, retail and office space.Students enroll outside districted zones through the School Options process
Riverfront students are districted for public schools like Jones Elementary, John Early Middle and Pearl-Cohn High, all three of which earned C-minus grades from the educational review site, Niche. Pearl-Cohn High is known for its magnet school program centered on careers in the entertainment industry. In addition, some families participate in the Metro Nashville's school options process, which allows youth to attend programs/schools outside of their designated residential areas. The A-plus-rated Hume-Fogg Academic High, for instance, is a popular academic magnet school where nearly 100% of the student body goes on to attend a four-year college. There are also A-plus private schools like the University School of Nashville, which serves kindergarten through Grade 12.
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Lessons in music history at downtown museums
Riverfront condominium communities are a walk away from the Country Music Hall of Fame, which, along with permanent exhibits, sponsors lecture series, live songwriter sessions and family-friendly costume design and instrument workshops. There's also the National Museum of African American Music, where exhibits highlight the journey from hymnals to R&B. Fans of the "Man in Black" will appreciate the Johnny Cash Museum, and farther west along Broadway, the Frist Art Museum is always free for visitors under 18.
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Parks connected by the Cumberland River Greenway
"Riverfront Park is a really cool spot, and it's a beautiful place to be in the city. The whole area is well-manicured, and you'll want to check out the architecture," says Jesse Lynch, who's worked as an ambassador with the Welcome to Tennessee Real Estate Team. Nashville Street Workout Park has outdoor gym equipment, and the paved Cumberland River Greenway carves its way north toward Bicentennial Park, which was designed to resemble DC's National Mall. Covington says the greenway system is popular with bikers and dog-walkers — he also confirms that Nashville is a dog city, and the Downtown Dog Park has plenty of four-legged regulars. Nearby, walk across the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge to reach Cumberland Park, which spans over 6 acres and includes water fountains and climbing structures for kids.
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Traffic, commuter lines and a new age of development downtown
As Nashville's population continues to climb, so does traffic. Delays are to be expected along major thoroughfares like Broadway and 1st Avenue, and walking a mile can sometimes feel faster than driving. Purple public buses stop along major roadways, and the WeGo Star Commuter Rail originates from Riverfront Station, offering direct passage to Lebanon, Tennessee, 30 miles east. Travel along Interstates 24 and 40 to reach Nashville International Airport, where there are nearly 100 direct flight options. Meanwhile, Charlotte Avenue runs west towards hospitals like TriStar Centennial Medical Center and Ascension St. Thomas. According to Covington, construction has resulted in downtown dust clouds; whereas many Riverfront residents are excited about the new age of development in Music City, others fear it will lead to untamed congestion, noise and rising price tags.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kenny Sallis
Kenny Sallis
Responds QuicklySallis Realty Group
(629) 802-8884
350 Total Sales
1 in Riverfront
$385,000 Price
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Ali Womack
Ali Womack
simpliHOM
(629) 500-3268
92 Total Sales
1 in Riverfront
$671,000 Price
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Hilary Farnum-Fasth
Hilary Farnum-Fasth
OUTSIDE AREA SELLING OFFICE
(850) 820-6625
79 Total Sales
1 in Riverfront
$2,740,000 Price
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Erin Krueger
Erin Krueger
Compass Tennessee, LLC
(615) 880-6529
760 Total Sales
1 in Riverfront
$15,000,000 Price
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Paulette Biggers
Paulette Biggers
simpliHOM
(629) 500-2834
46 Total Sales
1 in Riverfront
$481,000 Price
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Coby Ginsberg
Coby Ginsberg
Synergy Realty Network, LLC
(615) 326-6667
46 Total Sales
1 in Riverfront
$2,375,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Music City Walk of Fame Park
Public Square Park
Cumberland Park
Riverfront Park
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
- Amphitheater
First Tennesse Park
- Baseball/Softball
Cumberland River Greenway
Transit
Airport
Nashville International
15 min drive
Train
Riverfront
Bus
1st Ave & Shelby Ped Bridge Sb
Bus
Broadway Ave & 2nd Ave N Wb
Bus
Hermitage Ave & Peabody St Wb
Bus
Hermitage Ave & Lea Ave Wb
Bus
Riverfront Station
Bus
Hermitage Ave & Lindsley Ave Wb
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Riverfront | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 10 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 10 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10 | 4 |
| Larceny | 10 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 10 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
287
Median Year Built
1986
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,375
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,194
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
717
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,306
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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,933
Median Age
37
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
11.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$82,674
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$117,388
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.5%
College Graduates
68.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.5%
% Population in Labor Force
80.4%
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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
65
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
76
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
66
/ 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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