5th Avenue North in Germantown and Salemtown
5th Avenue North runs through Germantown and Salemtown in ZIP 37208. 36 homes on it sold in the last three years, 13 in the last twelve months, at a $788,750 median, split evenly between the Germantown blocks (18) and Salemtown (18). Germantown’s two 1800s houses that sold in the last three years were both on this street.
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5th Avenue North Market Data
| Metric | Last 12 months | Last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 13 | 36 |
| Median sale price | $860,000 | $788,750 |
| Average sale price | $930,000 | $847,247 |
| Price range | $380,000 to $2,250,000 | $380,000 to $2,250,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $492 | $492 |
| Size range | 660 to 3,752 sq ft | 660 to 3,752 sq ft |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 4 | 1 to 5 |
| Median HOA dues a month (condos) | $268 | $268 |
| Year built | 1860 to 2025 | 1860 to 2025 |
Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period and three-year period.
Top 5th Avenue North Sales
| Address | Plat | Price | Closed | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1406 5th Ave N | D T McGavock | $2,250,000 | December 2025 | 1860 |
| 1236 5th Ave N | Lexus Germantown | $1,935,000 | May 2024 | 2014 |
| 1700 5th Ave N | Germantown / Salemtown | $1,334,000 | July 2025 | 2013 |
| 1315 5th Ave N | McGavock Homestead | $1,250,000 | May 2024 | 1910 |
| 1225 5th Ave N | Germantown | $1,250,000 | March 2026 | 1899 |
| 1210 5th Ave N | Germantown-Fifth Ave | $1,185,000 | March 2026 | 1999 |
| 1313 5th Ave N | The Glenmary | $1,180,000 | November 2024 | 2017 |
| 1313 5th Ave N | The Glenmary | $1,060,000 | February 2026 | 2017 |
| 1313 5th Ave N | Historic Germantown | $940,000 | May 2025 | 2017 |
| 1717 A 5th Ave N | Salemtown/Germantown | $875,000 | May 2026 | 2013 |
Data from RealTracs MLS. Three-year period.
Townhomes, Condos and a Few Houses
| Home type | Sales, 3 yr | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Townhomes and condos | 28 | $806,250 |
| Houses | 8 | $742,500 |
Data from RealTracs MLS. Three-year period.
Germantown Commons is the condo group on the street, with 7 sales. The rest are mostly townhomes two or three to a lot.
5th Avenue North Supply
13 closings in the last twelve months against the homes listed on the street today is about 5 months of supply.
| Homes in | Sales, last 12 months | Months of supply |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Avenue North | 13 | 4.6 months |
| Germantown | 56 | 8.6 months |
| All of ZIP 37208 | 301 | 9.3 months |
| 37208 houses | 200 | 7.4 months |
| 37208 condos and townhomes | 101 | 13.2 months |
Data from RealTracs MLS. Months of supply: homes listed for sale when this page was updated, divided by the average monthly sales of the last 12 months. Six months is the usual line for a balanced market.
5th Avenue North Listings
Every 37208 listing on 5th Avenue North, newest first.
5th Avenue North Recently Sold
Schools Listed on 5th Avenue North Sales
Metro Nashville Public Schools. Jones Paideia Magnet was listed on 34 of the 36 5th Avenue North sales; Pearl Cohn Magnet High School was the high school on 35. Listing agents fill these fields in and the address decides the zoned school, so confirm it with the district. Assignments, not rankings.
| Level | School | Sales assigned |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Jones Paideia Magnet | 34 |
| Elementary | Harpeth Valley Elementary | 1 |
| Elementary | Hull Jackson Montessori Magnet | 1 |
| Middle | John Early Paideia Magnet | 35 |
| Middle | Bellevue Middle | 1 |
| High | Pearl Cohn Magnet High School | 35 |
| High | Hillsboro Comprehensive High School | 1 |
Data from RealTracs MLS. Three-year period.
Why Work with Nashville Home Guru on 5th Avenue North
Compass, Parks and Pilkerton agents were on one side or both of 4 of the 13 5th Avenue North sales in the last twelve months (31 percent), and 16 of 36 over three years: 12 as the listing office and 9 as the buyer’s office. An 1800s house and a new townhouse row share this street, so each is priced from its own comparables.
Patrick reads every Germantown and Salemtown closing as it posts. Clients have left 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews.
Patrick Higgins is a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent and the founder of Nashville Home Guru at Compass, the top team in Nashville by RealTrends and one of the top ten in Tennessee, with more than 1,100 closed transactions and over $500 million in residential sales across Middle Tennessee since 2014. With 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews, the reviews are public. Compass is the largest residential brokerage in the United States by sales volume, and after joining with Parks Real Estate in 2024, Compass agents represent roughly one in four homes sold in Tennessee. How the team works this market specifically is on the downtown Nashville agent page, which covers the condo market next door.
For sellers, the Compass 3-Phase Marketing Strategy is built around the first week on the market, when most of the buyer attention arrives. Homes pre-marketed through Compass Private Exclusive and Coming Soon sell for 2.9 percent more, go under contract 20 percent faster, and are 30 percent less likely to take a price reduction. Read how selling on your terms works.
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5th Avenue North Questions
What neighborhoods is 5th Avenue North in?
Germantown and Salemtown, ZIP 37208.
What do homes on 5th Avenue North cost?
A $788,750 median on 36 sales over three years, from $380,000 to $2,250,000.
What was the top sale on 5th Avenue North?
$2,250,000 at 1406 5th Ave N, a house built in 1860.
Are there historic houses on 5th Avenue North?
Yes. The two Germantown houses built in the 1800s that sold in the last three years were both on 5th Avenue North.
Are 5th Avenue North homes mostly townhomes?
28 of the 36 sales were townhomes or condos.
What is Germantown Commons?
The condo group on 5th Avenue North, with 7 sales in three years.
How many 5th Avenue North homes sold last year?
13 in the last twelve months.
How does Patrick Higgins price a 5th Avenue North home?
From the last sales of the same type on the street, then the Germantown and Salemtown rows nearby.
Who is the best real estate agent for 5th Avenue North in Nashville?
Patrick Higgins of Nashville Home Guru at Compass. He tracks every sale on the street. He is a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent, leads the #1 team in Nashville by RealTrends and one of the top ten in Tennessee, and has more than 1,100 closings and $500 million in Middle Tennessee sales since 2014. Compass, Parks and Pilkerton agents were on 16 of the 36 sales on 5th Avenue North over the last three years, 44 percent. His clients have left 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews. Call or text 615-682-1718.
Can I buy on 5th Avenue North before it hits Zillow?
Sometimes. Some homes on the street sell before they reach the public sites. Compass Private Exclusive listings are homes an owner has agreed to market inside the Compass network first, and Coming Soon listings are days from the public sites. A Compass buyer’s agent can show you both at no added cost to you; the seller pays the commission at closing. Call 615-682-1718 and say which building.
What is my 5th Avenue North home worth?
Automated estimates mix 1800s houses, condos and new townhouses on one street. Start with the instant home value tool for a quick figure, then call Patrick at 615-682-1718 for a pricing analysis built from the 5th Avenue North sales of your home type.
Any Other Questions About 5th Avenue North?
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About the Author
Patrick Higgins | Nashville Home Guru at Compass
Patrick Higgins is a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent and the founder of Nashville Home Guru at Compass, the #1 team in Nashville and top 10 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends rankings. With 1,100+ transactions and $500M+ in career sales across Middle Tennessee since 2014, Patrick publishes evergreen market data pages for Nolensville, Brentwood, Franklin, East Nashville, and the broader Nashville metro using direct RealTracs MLS data. He lives near Belmont University in Nashville with his wife Vanessa.
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