The Nations Homes for Sale: Prices at a Glance
The Nations is a West Nashville neighborhood north of Charlotte Avenue, in the 37209 ZIP code about five miles west of downtown, where new houses, townhomes and condos have replaced most of an old industrial and mill-worker grid. In the last twelve months 200 homes sold there at a median of $599,000, or $339 a square foot, and the median home went under contract in 19 days. Prices ran from $250,000 for a condo to $1,170,000 for a new house.
| Fact | The Nations |
|---|---|
| Location | West Nashville, north of Charlotte Avenue, about 5 miles west of downtown; ZIP 37209 |
| Main streets | 51st Avenue North and Centennial Boulevard |
| Median sale price, last 12 months | $599,000 (200 sales) |
| Median price per square foot | $339 |
| Houses / townhomes / condos, last 12 months | 106 / 37 / 57 |
| Price range, last 12 months | $250,000 to $1,170,000 |
| New construction share, last 12 months | 22 percent of sales |
| HOA | None on most houses; $189 a month at the median where dues exist |
| Schools listed on the sales | Cockrill Elementary, Moses McKissack Middle, Pearl Cohn Magnet High |
Data from RealTracs MLS. Twelve-month figures unless labeled.
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Houses, Townhomes and Condos: What Each Costs in The Nations
Three different products sell under one neighborhood name, and the price gap between them is the first thing to know. Detached houses, most of them built since 2015, sold at a median of $709,750. Townhomes sold at $550,000. Condos, mostly at Silo West, Silo House and the Toll Brothers buildings, sold at $400,000. Per square foot the order flips: condos are the smallest homes and cost the most per foot.
| Type of home | Sales | Median price | Median size | Median $/sq ft | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | 106 | $709,750 | 2,134 sq ft | $340 | $250,000 to $1,170,000 |
| Townhome | 37 | $550,000 | 2,101 sq ft | $304 | $280,000 to $713,365 |
| Condo | 57 | $400,000 | 1,094 sq ft | $361 | $250,000 to $626,327 |
Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.
New construction was 22 percent of sales in the last twelve months, at a median of $587,500. Resales of houses built since 2015 are now the largest group of all: the first wave of new houses is changing hands.
| Price band | Sales, last 12 months | What sold |
|---|---|---|
| Under $400,000 | 35 | 29 condos, 5 houses, 1 townhome; median 727 sq ft |
| $400,000 to $600,000 | 71 | 29 townhomes, 27 condos, 15 houses; median 1,560 sq ft |
| $600,000 to $800,000 | 66 | 58 houses, 7 townhomes, 1 condo; median 2,120 sq ft |
| $800,000 to $1 million | 25 | 25 houses; median 2,533 sq ft |
| $1 million and up | 3 | 3 houses; median 2,927 sq ft |
Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.
Is The Nations Cheaper Than Sylvan Park?
Yes, by about $320,000 on a house. Comparing detached houses only, The Nations median of $709,750 ($340 a square foot) sits against $1,025,000 ($474) in Sylvan Park across Charlotte Avenue, $740,000 in Charlotte Park and $689,000 for the whole ZIP code. A newer Nations house of about 2,134 square feet sells for close to what an original Sylvan Park house sells for, $700,000 at the median over three years. Across every home type The Nations median is $599,000, lower because 57 of its 200 sales were condos.
| Neighborhood, detached houses only | Sales, last 12 months | Median price | Median $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nations | 106 | $709,750 | $340 |
| Charlotte Park | 115 | $740,000 | $324 |
| Cherokee Park | 23 | $975,000 | $431 |
| Sylvan Park | 97 | $1,025,000 | $474 |
| All of 37209 | 600 | $689,000 | $333 |
Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.
Where The Nations Is and Why It Has That Name
The Nations runs north from Charlotte Avenue to Centennial Boulevard and the river bend, roughly between 44th Avenue North and 63rd Avenue North. The east-west streets carry state names: Indiana, Louisiana, California, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee. 51st Avenue North is the main street, with Frothy Monkey at 1400 51st Avenue and the Southern Grist taproom at Stocking 51, the restored hosiery mill at 51st and Centennial. Fat Bottom Brewing is on 44th Avenue North. West Park and its community center sit at the west end at 6105 Morrow Road.
Nobody has settled where the name came from. The most repeated account ties it to the Chickasaw, who met early settlers near what is now West Park; another points to the state-named streets. The only sign that says it is the old “Est. 1913 The Nations” sign on 51st Avenue. The 15-story silo mural of longtime resident Lee Estes, painted by Guido van Helten in 2017, is the neighborhood’s landmark.
Which Nations Streets Cost the Most
The busiest streets over three years. 54th Avenue North is the condo corridor (Silo West and Silo House), which is why its median is a third of the others. The state-named avenues run $600,000 to $800,000 at the median because most of their sales are new or newer houses.
| Street | Sales (3 yrs) | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 54th Ave N | 98 | $361,250 |
| Illinois Ave | 35 | $742,500 |
| Kentucky Ave | 32 | $700,000 |
| Indiana Ave | 30 | $720,000 |
| Pennsylvania Ave | 27 | $770,000 |
| Michigan Ave | 27 | $805,000 |
| California Ave | 27 | $675,000 |
| Tennessee Ave | 27 | $717,000 |
| Louisiana Ave | 22 | $710,000 |
| 57th Ave N | 15 | $740,000 |
| Mill Dr | 14 | $468,500 |
| New York Ave | 14 | $652,500 |
Data from RealTracs MLS. Three-year period.
How Nations Homes Sell
In the last twelve months the median sale closed at 98.2 percent of the first asking price, 34 percent closed at or above it, and the median home went under contract in 19 days, about the same as the 37209 median of 21. Builders with several homes on one street will negotiate more on the last two than on the first.
| Metric | Last 12 months | Last 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 200 | 591 |
| Median sale price | $599,000 | $620,000 |
| Average sale price | $593,079 | $610,314 |
| Price range | $250,000 to $1,170,000 | $240,000 to $1,330,000 |
| Median price per square foot | $339 | $340 |
| Square footage range | 643 to 3,700 sq ft | 643 to 3,700 sq ft |
| Median square footage | 2,044 sq ft | 2,060 sq ft |
| Bedrooms | 1 to 6 | 1 to 6 |
| Year built | 1910 to 2026 | 1890 to 2026 |
| HOA dues | $189 a month at the median | $47 to $350 a month |
Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period.
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Schools on Nations Sales
Metro Nashville Public Schools. 197 of the 200 sales in the last twelve months list Cockrill Elementary, Moses McKissack Middle and Pearl Cohn Magnet High. These are the assignments on each sale, not rankings; zones follow the address, so confirm the house with Metro Schools.
| Level | School | Closings assigned |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Cockrill Elementary | 197 |
| Elementary | Park Avenue Enhanced Option | 3 |
| Middle | Moses McKissack Middle | 196 |
| Middle | Head Middle Mathematics / Science Magnet | 3 |
| High | Pearl Cohn Magnet High School | 199 |
| High | Martin Luther King Jr Magnet- Pearl High School | 1 |
Data from RealTracs MLS. Three-year period.
Why Work with Nashville Home Guru in The Nations
Compass, Parks and Pilkerton agents were on one side of 441 of the 855 closings in the 37209 ZIP code over the last twelve months, 52 percent of the zip, and on 330 of the 591 sales in The Nations over three years. In the last twelve months they were on 116 of the 200 sales, 58 percent.
Patrick Higgins leads the team and tracks every 37209 closing, which is where the 591 sales in The Nations on this page come from.
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 best realtor in The Nations page.
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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Questions Buyers Ask About The Nations
How much do homes cost in The Nations Nashville?
The median sale in the last twelve months was $599,000. Houses sold at a median of $709,750, townhomes at $550,000 and condos at $400,000.
What ZIP code is The Nations in?
37209. The neighborhood sits north of Charlotte Avenue between roughly 44th and 63rd Avenues North.
How does The Nations compare with the rest of 37209 on price?
It is the highest-volume neighborhood in the ZIP code: 200 sales in twelve months, 22 percent of them new construction. Detached houses sold at a median of $709,750, against $689,000 for houses across 37209 and $1,025,000 in Sylvan Park next door.
Are there HOA fees in The Nations?
Not on most houses. Dues showed up on 96 of the 200 sales, almost all condos and townhomes, at $47 to $350 a month.
Why do so many Nations addresses end in A or B?
Because most new detached houses here are built two to an original lot, each with its own deed and financed like any house. A and B are the two homes that share an original lot.
Which schools serve The Nations?
Cockrill Elementary, Moses McKissack Middle and Pearl Cohn Magnet High on almost every sale. Confirm the address with Metro Schools.
How far is The Nations from downtown Nashville?
About five miles west. Charlotte Avenue and Interstate 40 both run straight in.
Is The Nations a good fit for a buyer who wants a new house near downtown for under $800,000?
That is most of what sells here: 78 houses closed under $800,000 in the last twelve months, the majority built since 2015, and the median new house sold for $587,500.
How does Patrick Higgins price a home in The Nations?
By product first: a condo, a townhome and a detached house on the same street sell at medians hundreds of thousands of dollars apart. Then by builder and block, because the same floor plan sells for different prices on Indiana Avenue and on 54th. Patrick is a seven-time RealTrends Top Tennessee Agent with more than 1,100 closings.
Who is the best real estate agent for The Nations in Nashville TN?
Patrick Higgins of Nashville Home Guru at Compass publishes the full sales picture for The Nations: 591 closings over three years, split into houses, townhomes and condos with street-by-street prices. 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 441 of the 855 37209 closings in the last twelve months, 52 percent of the ZIP code. His clients have left 100+ Google Reviews and 87 Zillow Reviews. Call or text 615-682-1718.
Can I buy a home in The Nations before it hits Zillow?
Sometimes. Builders here often sell the next phase through Coming Soon and private listings before the sign goes up. 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 what you are looking for.
What is my home in The Nations worth in today’s market?
Automated estimates lump condos, townhomes and new houses together, and in The Nations those three sell at medians of roughly $400,000, $550,000 and $715,000. Start with the instant home value tool for a quick figure, then call Patrick at 615-682-1718 for a pricing analysis built on the 591 sales in The Nations on this page and the homes competing with yours right now.
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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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