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Jan 31, 2022

Tour of 12 South in Nashville, TN

Updated: Apr 4, 2022

Today we’re checking out the 12 South neighborhood in Nashville, Tennessee!


Small but mighty, the 12 South neighborhood is full of historic homes, gorgeous new-builds, and trendy shops and restaurants - a truly great neighborhood convenient to downtown and the airport.


Excited to show you around - let’s get it!



12 South Vibes


With a population of around 2,250 residents, 12 South is located about 10 minutes from downtown Nashville and about 15 minutes from the airport. Since it’s very small in size, it is quite walkable and full of trendy shops, bars, and restaurants. You won’t find much for traditional suburban staples here, but that’s okay, they’re not far.


Schools that serve the 12 South area are pretty good - most schools are rated in the B’s*.


Home Price Statistics

A varied mix of homes, 12 South has plenty of cute historic homes that have been kept up or beautifully renovated, older homes on the verge of needing renovation, and new-build homes made to look historic or made to look well - new. Largely single family homes, you may find a duplex or small multi-family home here and there, but not many.


The median sale price of $800k here is well above the Nashville median. Of the single family homes currently on the market, they are all over $1 million. This is a desirable neighborhood - if this one's for you, it is likely going to be competitive, especially if it comes in around that $800k median.


About 43% of residents living here own and about 57% of residents rent.


A lot of the homes were built before 1939, but they’re immaculately maintained or renovated. You may even be able to find a good fixer-upper and renovate.



Pros + Cons


Pros:

  • Beautiful, well-maintained homes and neighborhoods

  • Super walkable - dog and family-friendly neighborhood

  • Tons of great bars, restaurants, cafes, and boutique shops

  • Diverse housing stock - meaning types - not price - and there are still a lot of opportunities to renovate homes here that are in need of some love and attention

  • Super convenient to both downtown and the airport


Cons:

  • Expensive home prices

  • Small in area - lack of certain conveniences and not a ton of housing stock available

  • Really only the one park space (Sevier Park)

  • Parking by or on 12th can be a bit of a drag and an attached garage is going to be a rare luxury

  • Lots of "instagrammers"

  • More of an opportunity - but it’s still kind of up-and-coming with houses that need some love or get renovated


As We Depart


Every day I help people who are moving or relocating to the Nashville area, find the home of their dreams in one of the best metropolitan areas in the country! If you're looking for a full-service Real Estate company that specializes in these cross-country moves, or just across the city, look no further.


Welcome to Nashville, TN - Make Yourself at Home!


Jesse Lynch - The New Face of Real Estate




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