Sylvan Park
Unassuming favorites and upscale eateries
Sylvan Park is home to many locally owned restaurants, with many clustered along Charlotte Pike, such as Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, for a taste of Nashville’s specialty. Locals can head to Caffé Nonna, the oldest Italian restaurant in Nashville, or dive into barbecue at The Ridge. Neighbors can grab drinks at Common Ground Bar and Eatery, while Another Broken Egg Cafe is the go-to brunch spot. Sylvan Supply is home to the Woodland Wine Merchant, while L&L Market includes restaurants and shops selling handmade designer jewelry to clothes. For groceries, Trader Joe’s and Publix Super Market are nearby. Locals can also grab some organic produce at The Turnip Truck or The Produce Place, a natural food store open since 1988.Tudor Revivals, Craftsman and contemporary homes
Although a few condominiums are scattered throughout, Sylvan Park consists mainly of single-family homes, with hundreds of mature cherry trees lining the streets. Here, one will find a range of Tudor Revivals with steep roofs sitting next to Craftsman-style bungalows with colorful facades. Other streets brim with classic Four Squares, small ranch houses, and contemporary builds with hardwood floors and bright, light kitchens. The median price for a single-family home hovers around $1,135,000, boasting median lot sizes around 7,840 square feet. Prices range from the $500,000s for a two-bed, 840 square foot ranch house to the $900,000s for a 2,200 square foot Craftsman-style home with a welcoming front porch. Multimillion-dollar properties are also common, ranging from $1 million to $2.2 million for a modern Tudor Revival with a screened porch and outdoor fireplace.IB Programs at Hillsboro High
The Metro Nashville Public Schools District serves the area, scoring above-average ratings on Niche. Students may attend Sylvan Park Paideia Design Center Elementary School, scoring a B, and West End Middle School, achieving a B-minus rating. Students then move on to Hillsboro Comprehensive High School, known for its high achievements and B rating on Niche. This school claims distinction as both an International Baccalaureate World School with three programs and an Academy School offering career paths in Health & Science and International Business & Communication. Nashville State Community College and Tennessee College of Applied Technology are just outside the community in neighboring Whitebridge.Outings at McCabe Golf Course and Park
On the southern corner of the community lies McCabe Golf Course, one of five active golf associations. Line up a putt, enjoy some sun while practicing on the driving range, or stroll along the 5-mile loop of greenway around the course. The greenway features streams and wooden bridges and is dog friendly. McCabe Park features a Little League baseball field, a small playground, and a community center, where neighborhood residents gather for everything from ZUMBA and youth summer camps to art exhibits. Richland Park is on the neighborhood’s northern edge, consisting of a playground and a large grassy field, home of the Richland Park Farmers Market.Community events in Sylvan Park
Sylvan Park residents take pride in their neighborhood and work to maintain and improve the aspects they love. An active community association helps plan events, like Moms’ groups and running clubs, and monitor zoning issues that could affect the neighborhood. Locals can also enjoy a short drive to both the Nashville Opera and the Nashville Ballet. These programs provide community outreach, education as well as stellar performances.Commutes along Charlotte Avenue
Charlotte Avenue serves as a main thoroughfare in the community. It features a cluster of restaurants, businesses, and bus stops, while serving as the main road to head the 4.5 miles into downtown Nashville. Other significant roads include Interstates 40 and 440 and Harding Pike, also known as US Route 70 South. Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West is just next door in Belle Meade, while Nashville International Airport is about 12 miles away.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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Amanda Anderson
Realty Executives Hometown Living
(629) 262-5279
118 Total Sales
1 in Sylvan Park
$705,000 Price
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Melissa Freeman
Benchmark Realty, LLC
(615) 808-7749
47 Total Sales
1 in Sylvan Park
$955,000 Price
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Tom Murray
LHI Homes International
(629) 777-4568
88 Total Sales
1 in Sylvan Park
$517,000 Price
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Paula Hinegardner
Keller Williams Realty Nashville/Franklin
(615) 639-5698
182 Total Sales
1 in Sylvan Park
$2,070,000 Price
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Tony Jackson
Zeitlin Sotheby's International Realty
(901) 979-2108
53 Total Sales
1 in Sylvan Park
$335,000 Price
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Carla Radford
Parks Compass
(629) 262-5334
30 Total Sales
3 in Sylvan Park
$590K - $2.3M Price Range
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sylvan Park | US |
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Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
Robbery | 3 | 4 |
Burglary | 5 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
Larceny | 8 | 4 |
Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
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Sylvan Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sylvan Park, Nashville sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sylvan Park, Nashville over the last 12 months is $245,000, down 65% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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