Chestnut Hill is a changing and trendy neighborhood not far from Downtown Nashville. This area borders Wedgewood-Houston, which is known for its vibrant dining and arts scene. Homebuyers in Chestnut Hill have snapped up new houses, luxury townhouses or repolished gems from the first half of the 20th century. The homes are close to restaurants, industrial and modern buildings and even an old drug store that is now a commercial recording studio.
Housing options here match the area’s overall feel. “This is an area that I would compare to like a meatpacking district in New York City, where you have a lot of conversions of industrial and manufacturing-type buildings, and you have some new construction, too,” says Jeff Checko, a general contractor and a Realtor with Re/Max Advantage.
Most people in Chestnut Hill rent and live in single-family homes, townhouses and apartments. Apartment complexes include the modern and industrial-themed Emblem Park. Houses include two-story contemporary homes, as well as much older gable-ell cottages, with L-shaped footprints, and Craftsman bungalows. There are townhouses in modern communities like the Wharf. “It’s a higher-density area than the suburbs. There’s not going to be any half-acre or quarter-acre lots, but there’s a mix of attached and detached buildings,” Checko says. “And if they’re detached, you can still probably pass the salt and the pepper between the houses.”
Chestnut Hill’s median sale price is in the lower $500,000s, which is close to Nashville's. That median is slightly lower than Wedgewood-Houston’s, but a little above that of nearby Woodycrest. Depending on a mix of size, age and historic upkeep, homes mostly sell from the upper $200,000s to the upper $600,000s. Townhouses can sell between the lower $300,000s and the upper $600,000s.
Chestnut Hill is highly walkable, with sidewalks throughout the neighborhood. Downtown Nashville is close, about 10 minutes away by car. You'll also find quick access to buses and a few interstates for commuting:
“As far as what’s within walking distance or very accessible, I’ll say Il Forno,” Checko says about some restaurants he recommends. “It’s a really nice Italian place.” Several other dining options you'll be close to in Chestnut Hill and Wedgewood-Houston include:
The area has a couple of small outdoor spaces for people who want to get outside, including Dudley Park, which has a walking path and a few benches around a soccer field. Otherwise, you'll need to step just beyond the neighborhood to find more outdoor activities. Chestnut Hill isn’t far from Fort Negley Park, which offers more trails and a hill with downtown Nashville views.
You’re also not far from The Faigrounds Nashville and Geodis Park, both of which are in the same area. The fair is held every September and features carnival rides, live music and livestock shows. Geodis Park is home to MLS’ Nashville SC, one of the city’s three major pro sports teams.
Chestnut Hill is part of Metro Nashville Public Schools, which includes Glencliff High School. The high school is known for its diversity and also for its award-winning culinary program. Parents can also send their students to schools not based on their addresses. The neighborhood is home to LEAD Cameron Middle School, while the historic and magnet Hume-Fogg High School is about 10 minutes away. Hume-Fogg takes in many advanced students, and its artistic activities include jazz.
Steve Ross
Scout Realty
(615) 988-8250
44 Total Sales
1 in Chestnut Hill
$205,000 Price
Erin Krueger
Compass Tennessee, LLC
(615) 880-6529
680 Total Sales
2 in Chestnut Hill
$420K - $595K Price Range
Clay Tate
Compass
(615) 857-3126
81 Total Sales
2 in Chestnut Hill
$260K - $320K Price Range
David Paine
Onward Real Estate
(615) 703-8096
60 Total Sales
1 in Chestnut Hill
$535,000 Price
Kyle Shults
C & S Residential
(615) 880-9286
137 Total Sales
1 in Chestnut Hill
$775,000 Price
Melissa Freeman
Benchmark Realty, LLC
(615) 808-7749
41 Total Sales
1 in Chestnut Hill
$595,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Chestnut Hill | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 10 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 10 | 4 |
| Robbery | 10 | 4 |
| Burglary | 9 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | 4 |
| Larceny | 9 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 10 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Chestnut Hill, Nashville sell after 98 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Chestnut Hill, Nashville over the last 12 months is $510,000, up 50% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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