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Jul 7, 2022

Tour of Wedgewood-Houston in Nashville, Tennessee

Today we're checking out the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood in Nashville, Tennessee!


Sometimes referred to as 'WeHo', the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood is located about 5 minutes from downtown Nashville and is developing fast. With its proximity to downtown and relatively affordable real estate prices, the neighborhood has attracted artists, musicians and entrepreneurs to open restaurants, distilleries, breweries, galleries, studios and workshops here. If you're looking for a relatively affordable area that is in the path-of-progress, be sure to stick around for this virtual tour of the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood!


Let's go!



Wedgewood-Houston Vibes


Home to around 4,300 residents, Wedgewood-Houston is fast developing, up-and-coming Nashville neighborhood. Located about 5 minutes from downtown and 10 minutes from the airport, the easy access is appealing to folks. Bordered to the north by Fort Negley, to the east by the Chestnut Hill neighborhood, to the south by the city of Berry Hill and the Nashville Fairgrounds, and to the west by the Edgehill and Woodland in Waverly neighborhoods.


Wedgewood-Houston is ranked the 9th Most Diverse Neighborhood in Nashville and the 17th Best Overall Neighborhood to Live in Nashville, according to niche.com. The neighborhood is becoming a go-to place to live, work, and play. A lot of the old warehouse and factories have attracted artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs to open restaurants, distilleries, breweries, galleries, studios, and workshops in the area.


The neighborhood is served by the Metro Nashville Public Schools, which is rated a C+*. There are 3 schools serving the neighborhood - one high school, one middle school, and one elementary school. The Glencliff High School is rated a C*, the Lead Cameron Middle School is rated a C+*, and the Fall-Hamilton Enhanced Option Elementary School is rated a C*. As the neighborhood develops, it's likely that the schools will follow and improve with demand.


Home Price Statistics


With the neighborhood clearly in the path of progress, you can see the prices rising. Right now, the median sale price in the neighborhood comes in around $608k, compared to the $383k median sale price for the Nashville metro. About 46% of residents in Wedgewood-Houston own their home, versus about 54% rent.


Currently on the market, single-family home prices range from $700k on the low-end, and up to $927k on the high-end. If you're looking for a condo or townhome, currently on the market prices range from $500k on the low-end, and up to $800k on the high-end.



Pros + Cons


Pros

  • Up and Coming - one of Nashville's fastest developing neighborhoods

  • Quite possibly a good investment as it develops (could be a sequel to The Gulch)

  • Access to some cool/hip spots to eat, drink, shop, and socialize

  • Easy access to downtown and the airport

Cons

  • Median home prices well above the Nashville metro median

  • Public schools are rated mediocre (but there are plenty of open enrollment options)

  • Fundamentally no park space within the boundaries of the neighborhood

  • Still up and coming - your $900k new build may be next to a home that's in rough shape or soon to be demolished/scraped for another new build

  • In turn, there's LOTS of construction

  • Still not loaded with stuff to do


For Fans Of


Basically if you like this area, you might want to check out these other areas 👇

  • The Gulch

  • East Nashville

  • Edgehill

  • Music Row


To Sum Up Wedgewood-Houston in Three Points

  • Up and Coming - one of Nashville's fastest developing neighborhoods

  • Bunch of cool/hip spots to eat, drink, shop, and socialize

  • Easy access to downtown and the airport


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




*According to niche.com

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