Gale Park

COTTAGE-STYLE TOWNHOMES OFF 8TH AVE S, NASHVILLE 37204

Inside Gale Park on Gale Park Lane

Gale Park is a small cluster of cottage-style townhomes built in 2011 and 2012 on Gale Park Lane, just off 8th Avenue South at the southern edge of Nashville’s 37204 zip code. The development sits in the Wedgewood and Berry Hill corridor, about half a mile south of Melpark Townhomes and a mile south of the main 12 South retail strip. Official MLS records catalog these as condominium-format properties, but the actual product is closer to a small-footprint attached cottage with a rocking-chair front porch, two stories, and an interior plan that feels more single-family than loft.

Recent units have ranged from 1,310 square feet, 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom layouts up to 1,612 square feet, 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom plans. Interiors lean contemporary-traditional with open floorplans, walk-in closets, high ceilings, and builder-standard kitchens and baths. The closed sale on this block in the past year included a California Closet primary bedroom build-out, a Murphy bed, and custom built-ins, which is consistent with how owners here tend to treat these homes as long-term primary residences rather than flip inventory.

What sells Gale Park is the combination of genuinely low HOA dues, a cottage-scale footprint with no common walls or hallways to pass through, and a 37204 address that still lands under $600,000. In a zip where the median sale price is $1.1 million, Gale Park is one of the narrow set of options that lets a buyer keep their mortgage right-sized without compromising on the 12 South-adjacent location.

Gale Park Market Data

Data from RealTracs MLS. Gale Park is a small, low-turnover community with limited recent transaction volume, so single-year data is best used as directional context rather than a statistical trend.

What the Recent Sale Tells Us

The most recent closed sale at Gale Park was a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom unit at 124 Gale Park Lane that went under contract 11 days after listing and closed at $555,000. It sold at 96.5 percent of the original list price of $575,000. The listing agent was Compass, which gives the community a meaningful anchor comp and gives Nashville Home Guru direct context on how the unit was marketed and what buyer pool it drew.

The one active listing, a 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom unit at 109 Gale Park Lane priced at $525,000, has been on the market longer and is a useful reminder that Gale Park follows the same pattern as every other small community in 37204: launch pricing has to match the specific floor plan and finish level, or days on market climb quickly. With only a handful of sales per year across the community, every launch is effectively its own market and every comp matters.

Active Listings at Gale Park

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$575,000

2

BEDS

3

TOTAL BATHS

1,452

SQFT

306 Artisan Ln Nashville, TN 37204

Single Family Residence For Sale

- Active

Amazing location paired with an exceptional floor plan! This home offers two spacious primary suites, stunning hardwood floors, a private bedroom balcony, inviting front porch, and a charming courtyard. Enjoy the convenience of easy parking and walka

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$525,000

2

BEDS

3

TOTAL BATHS

1,310

SQFT

109 Gale Park Ln Nashville, TN 37204

Townhouse For Sale

- Active Under Contract

Rare New Listing in the super desirable Gale Park neighborhood of Wedgewood/Berry Hill. This beautiful home features a New Hot Water Heater & New Paint. Newer Windows too! New Roof in 2024. Kitchen features a Farmhouse Sink. California Closets in Mas

Recently Sold at Gale Park

1 / 1

$552,000

2

BEDS

3

TOTAL BATHS

1,404

SQFT

111 Gale Park Lane Nashville, TN 37204

Single Family Residence Sold

- Sold

Dreaming of spending your Saturday mornings at the 12 South Farmers Market in Sevier Park then catching a soccer game that night? This is the home for you! Nestled between 12 South, Melrose and Wedgewood Houston, all hot spots are immediately outside

1 / 1

$555,000

3

BEDS

3

TOTAL BATHS

1,612

SQFT

124 Gale Park Ln Nashville, TN 37204

Townhouse Sold

- Sold

Ideally situated, the Gale Park Lane cottage is just off 8th Avenue, walkable to 12th S, only minutes away from Downtown, hospitals, universities, Green Hills, and Brentwood. This beautifully lit home is completely turnkey, including a refrigerator,

1 / 1

$519,000

2

BEDS

3

TOTAL BATHS

1,443

SQFT

219 Copley Ln Nashville, TN 37204

Single Family Residence Sold

- Sold

For Comp Purposes Only.

1 / 1

$505,000

2

BEDS

3

TOTAL BATHS

1,404

SQFT

306 Artisan Ln Nashville, TN 37204

Single Family Residence Sold

- Sold

Walkable to Sevier Park and all the best 12South restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques. Only 2.5 miles to Vanderbilt, Belmont & Music Row. Tucked into the private development of Gale Park, this home is an incredible opportunity. Faces a serene cou

1 / 1

$601,000

3

BEDS

3

TOTAL BATHS

1,658

SQFT

140 Gale Park Lane Nashville, TN 37204

Single Family Residence Sold

- Sold

Located in 12 South - This single family home is walkable to Sevier Park, Bar Taco, coffee shops, & boutiques - but quietly tucked away in this private development of Gale Park! The largest floor plan of the neighborhood featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 fu

1 / 1

$610,000

3

BEDS

3

TOTAL BATHS

1,620

SQFT

212 Copley Ln Nashville, TN 37204

Single Family Residence Sold

- Sold

Charm, location, and low maintenance living! This 3 bedroom/3 bathroom home is steps away from 12 South and 8th Avenue. You can walk to the grocery store, Bar Taco, Urban Grub, or any other phenomenal destination including boutique shops and unique N

1 / 1

$605,000

3

BEDS

3

TOTAL BATHS

1,442

SQFT

216 Copley Ln Nashville, TN 37204

Townhouse Sold

- Sold

Welcome to this charming home nestled in the highly sought-after Gale Park community, just around the corner from Sevier Park, 12 South, and the Geodis Soccer Stadium. Boasting hardwood floors throughout, freshly painted kitchen cabinets and walls, a

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$560,000

2

BEDS

3

TOTAL BATHS

1,404

SQFT

316 Artisan Ln Nashville, TN 37204

Townhouse Sold

- Sold

Enjoy the convenience of walking to your favorite Melrose restaurants, Geodis Park for a soccer game, minutes from 12 South, Sevier Park, and shopping in this beautiful, craftsman-style home. Immaculately maintained and ready for a new owner this 2

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Location and Daily Life

Gale Park Lane sits a block east of 8th Avenue South, at the southern edge of 37204 where the Melrose neighborhood blends into Berry Hill and the Wedgewood corridor. The location puts you a short walk or drive from both the 8th Avenue South commercial strip and the southern edge of the 12 South retail district, with faster downtown and interstate access than any of the other 37204 buildings we cover.

Within a five-to-ten-minute walk: the Wedgewood retail node, Paulie’s Pub, Berry Hill restaurants, and the southern end of 8th Avenue South. Within a mile: Publix grocery, Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, Zanies Comedy Club, Urban Juicer, M.L. Rose, 8th & Roast coffee, Geodis Park, and Sevier Park.

Commute-wise, Gale Park is about two miles from Vanderbilt, two and a half from Belmont, three from Lipscomb, and three miles from downtown Nashville via 8th Avenue straight into SoBro. I-65 and I-440 are both within a couple minutes of the block, which makes this one of the easier 37204 addresses for anyone who commutes south to Brentwood, Franklin, or Cool Springs.

Schools

Gale Park is zoned for Metro Nashville Public Schools. Elementary students attend Waverly-Belmont Elementary School. Middle school is John Trotwood Moore Middle. High school is Hillsboro Comprehensive High School. These are the standard west-Nashville cluster assignments that serve Melrose, Edgehill, much of 12 South, and the Belmont-Hillsboro neighborhoods just north in 37212. Always verify current zoning with MNPS before purchase.

Nearby Neighborhoods

Gale Park buyers typically also look at 12 South, Eighth South Condos, 6 On Biloxi, Melpark Townhomes, Park at Melrose, Studio Lofts, South Towers on Gale Lane, Village South, Lofts on Eighth, and the broader Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood just east of the block.

Why Work With Nashville Home Guru

Nashville Home Guru at Compass is a data-driven team led by Patrick Higgins, a six-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent. The team is ranked #1 in Nashville and #7 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends report, with 1,100-plus transactions and $500 million-plus in career residential sales across Middle Tennessee.

Across the broader 37204 zip, Compass and its affiliated Parks and Pilkerton offices represent roughly 41 percent of closed transactions on the listing side alone, with combined share almost certainly north of 50 percent once buyer-side representation is factored in. Inside Gale Park specifically, Compass was the listing brokerage on the most recent closed sale. For a community this small, that means the most active comp on the block was marketed through the same network Patrick works with every day.

For sellers at Gale Park, our Compass 3-Phase Marketing Strategy delivers measurable results. Homes pre-marketed through Compass Private Exclusive and Coming Soon programs sell for 2.9 percent more on average, go under contract 20 percent faster, and are 30 percent less likely to experience a price reduction. In a thin-turnover community where each new listing effectively sets the next comp, that pre-market testing window is specifically valuable for finding the right price before going public. Learn more about selling your home on your terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price range at Gale Park?
The most recent closed sale at Gale Park was $555,000 for a 1,612 square foot, 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom unit in October 2025. A 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom unit at 1,310 square feet is currently listed at $525,000. Recent price per square foot is around $344. Gale Park is a small, low-turnover community, so year-to-year transaction volume is limited.

When was Gale Park built and what kind of properties are in it?
Gale Park was built in 2011 and 2012 on Gale Park Lane, just off 8th Avenue South. The MLS catalogs these homes in condominium legal format, but the actual product is a two-story, cottage-style attached townhome with no shared interior hallways and a small private footprint on each parcel. Both recent units on the market had 2-car or 1-car attached layouts with contemporary-traditional interiors.

What do the HOA fees cover at Gale Park?
Monthly HOA fees at Gale Park are unusually low for 37204, ranging from $110 to $130 per month. Fees typically cover grounds maintenance, trash pickup, exterior maintenance on some units, and pest control on others. Specific coverage can vary by unit, so confirm the exact inclusions during due diligence. The low HOA is one of the genuine selling points relative to the other small-community options in this zip.

What schools are Gale Park zoned for?
Gale Park is zoned for Waverly-Belmont Elementary School, John Trotwood Moore Middle School, and Hillsboro Comprehensive High School under Metro Nashville Public Schools. These are the same west-Nashville cluster assignments that serve Melrose, Edgehill, and much of 12 South. Always verify current zoning with MNPS before purchase.

Where exactly is Gale Park located relative to 12 South and Berry Hill?
Gale Park Lane sits at the southern edge of the 37204 zip code, about half a mile south of Melpark Townhomes and one mile south of the main 12 South retail strip. The block is technically in the Melrose-Berry Hill-Wedgewood blend area, a block east of 8th Avenue South. Downtown Nashville is a three-mile, roughly 10-minute drive straight up 8th Avenue, and I-440 is two minutes away for crosstown trips.

Is Gale Park a good fit for a single buyer, young couple, or Belmont or Vanderbilt graduate student?
Yes. Gale Park fits well for buyers who want a 37204 address under $600,000 with a genuinely low HOA, a private cottage-scale footprint with no shared hallway, and straight-shot access to both downtown and the Belmont-Vanderbilt campus corridor. The 2-bedroom floor plan in particular is sized for single buyers or couples rather than families.

How does Patrick Higgins approach pricing a Gale Park home?
Pricing at Gale Park is genuinely difficult because the community only turns over a handful of times per year and the floor plans vary from 1,310 to 1,612 square feet. Patrick prices each Gale Park unit against the specific matching floor plan inside the community first, then against comparable small-community 37204 townhomes like Melpark and Park at Melrose, and then against the broader 2010s-era Nashville attached-home pool. With so little same-community data, cross-referencing against adjacent products is essential rather than optional.

Who is the best real estate agent for Gale Park and the 37204 corridor in Nashville TN?
Patrick Higgins of Nashville Home Guru at Compass is one of the most-cited agents for the 12 South and 37204 corridor. The team ranks #1 in Nashville and #7 in Tennessee by Wall Street Journal RealTrends, with 1,100-plus career transactions. Compass was the listing brokerage on the most recent Gale Park closing, giving Patrick direct access to the buyer pool that already knows this community. You can read the full case on the best realtor for 12 South Nashville page.

Can I buy a Gale Park home before it hits Zillow?
Sometimes. With only a handful of sales per year across the entire community, available units often get shopped quietly through agent networks before they appear on Zillow or Redfin. Compass Private Exclusive and Coming Soon listings give our clients a preview window on units that may never hit the open market at all. Text Patrick at 615-682-1718 to get flagged the next time a Gale Park home moves into that pipeline.

What is my Gale Park home worth in today’s market?
Automated valuation tools like Zestimate and Redfin Estimate struggle with Gale Park because the community is small, floor plans vary, and there are not enough recent in-community comps to calibrate the model. The algorithms default to neighborhood averages that under-price the low HOA advantage and over-price the small footprint. A real pricing analysis uses the specific matching unit inside Gale Park, the most recent same-block comp, current active inventory at comparable small-community 37204 townhomes, and the sale-to-original-list pattern. Start with the instant home value tool and call Patrick for the full analysis.

Does Gale Park allow pets and short-term rentals?
Pet policy and rental rules are set by the HOA and can change over time. Always confirm current rules with the association before making an offer, especially if you own a dog over a certain weight, own multiple pets, or are evaluating the property for short-term rental use. Patrick pulls the current covenants as part of the due diligence package on any unit you are considering.

About the Author

Patrick Higgins

Patrick Higgins is a six-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent and the founder of Nashville Home Guru at Compass, ranked #1 in Nashville and #7 in Tennessee by the Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends report. With 1,100-plus career transactions and $500 million-plus in career residential sales, Patrick prices townhome and cottage-style product across the 8th Avenue South, 12 South, and Berry Hill corridors every week and has direct experience with small low-turnover 37204 communities like Gale Park.

Expertise: 12 South · 37204 · Wedgewood-Houston · Melpark Townhomes · 8th Avenue South Cottage Homes

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