The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 37209 sells for about $619,500, or $327 per square foot.
Prices are up +7.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 52 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,708 a month.
ZIP 37209 — Nashville
The 37209 housing market remains active with steady demand for infill properties in popular neighborhoods like Sylvan Park and The Nations. While inventory levels have increased, the median sale price continues to show modest year-over-year growth, reflecting the area's sustained appeal to professionals and families. Market conditions are currently balanced, with a healthy sale-to-list ratio indicating that well-priced homes continue to move efficiently.
This ZIP is ideal for young professionals, families, and investors seeking proximity to downtown Nashville, offering a mix of historic charm and modern urban development.
Median prices moved up 7.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 52 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
35% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.8% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.2% · poverty 10.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Built from 500 recorded sales in the last 24 months against HUD 3-bedroom fair market rents. The location premium is the part of the price that rent, income, education, employment, vacancy, price trend, hazard, lending and flood risk don't explain. It usually reflects amenities, schools and scarcity. It's area context and does not change this ZIP's home value estimates.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 37209, Davidson County TN
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime trends in the 37209 area are generally consistent with urban Nashville, with property crime being the primary concern compared to regional averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the Metro Nashville Public Schools district, with performance ratings varying significantly by specific school site.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near the Cumberland River.
The area is experiencing significant infill development, particularly in the Sylvan Park and The Nations neighborhoods, driven by proximity to downtown Nashville.
Property taxes are assessed by the Davidson County Assessor of Property based on a state-mandated appraisal cycle, with rates set by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
Residents benefit from direct access to I-40 and I-440, providing efficient transit to the Nashville employment core, though peak-hour congestion is common.
The area features extensive green space including McCabe Park, the Richland Creek Greenway, and proximity to the Cumberland River, alongside vibrant dining and retail corridors.
The rental market is highly active with significant demand from young professionals, though vacancy pressure has stabilized as new apartment inventory has come online.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and tourism, with significant employment hubs located in nearby downtown Nashville and the Vanderbilt University area.
The area is served by WeGo Public Transit bus routes and major highway corridors including I-40, facilitating access to the broader Nashville metropolitan area.
Development is focused on high-density residential infill and mixed-use projects along major thoroughfares like Charlotte Pike.
The Davidson County Assessor of Property manages assessments for all parcels within the county, conducting periodic reappraisals to reflect market value.
Parcels are subject to Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County taxes, with additional service districts for utilities and emergency services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including severe storm and wind risks common to Middle Tennessee.
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Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
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- Grand Ole Opry4.815.1 mi
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- Sun Life Marinas - Elm Hill Marina4.318.5 mi
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- Harpeth Valley Golf Center4.46.3 mi
- The Mall at Green Hills4.48.1 mi
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- Publix Super Market at Capitol View4.49.1 mi
- Fifth + Broadway4.79.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features a golf course, community center, and extensive walking trails.
A popular paved trail system connecting various neighborhoods in West Nashville.
A rapidly developing neighborhood known for its breweries, restaurants, and local shops.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched property in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.