The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 37212 sells for about $1,395,000, or $715 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,660 a month.
ZIP 37212 — Nashville
The 37212 housing market remains highly competitive, driven by limited inventory and strong demand from university-affiliated residents. Prices continue to appreciate steadily, though the high renter share and student population skew some demographic metrics like median income. Overall, the area remains a premium, high-demand enclave within Nashville.
This ZIP is ideal for university-affiliated professionals, students, and affluent buyers seeking proximity to Nashville's cultural and educational hubs.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.0% · poverty 11.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Built from 209 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 12.0%/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 12.0%/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 37212, 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 in the 37212 area is generally consistent with urban Nashville trends, with property crime being the primary concern compared to surrounding suburban areas.
The area is served by Metro Nashville Public Schools, featuring a mix of highly-rated magnet programs and neighborhood schools with varying performance metrics.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional flash flooding; property insurance premiums are rising in line with broader Tennessee trends.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Vanderbilt University and the Belmont University corridor, fueling ongoing demand for high-end residential and mixed-use infill.
Property taxes are assessed by Davidson County based on a state-mandated appraisal cycle; there are no state-level personal income taxes, but local sales and property taxes fund municipal services.
Located in the heart of Nashville, residents enjoy short commutes to the downtown employment core via major corridors like West End Avenue and I-440.
The ZIP features significant green space including Centennial Park and proximity to the Vanderbilt and Belmont campus amenities, shopping, and dining districts.
The rental market is highly competitive due to the large student population and proximity to major medical centers, keeping vacancy rates low and rents on an upward trajectory.
The economy is anchored by higher education and healthcare, with Vanderbilt University Medical Center serving as a primary regional employer.
The area is well-served by WeGo Public Transit bus routes and provides easy access to major highways including I-440 and I-65.
Development is characterized by high-density residential infill and institutional expansion, with strict zoning oversight in historic neighborhoods.
The Davidson County Assessor of Property manages assessments, with reappraisals occurring on a four-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to Metro Nashville-Davidson County government taxes and various utility service districts.
Property insurance costs are rising due to regional weather patterns and increased property values, necessitating comprehensive coverage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 37212 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.
- Nashville Shores Waterpark4.310.9 mi
- Aquarium Restaurant4.47.8 mi
- Dave & Buster's Nashville4.27.9 mi
- K1 Speed Nashville4.52.9 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.310.8 mi
- Grand Ole Opry4.88 mi
- Bridgestone Arena4.72.4 mi
- Nissan Stadium4.53 mi
- Ryman Auditorium4.82.5 mi
- Music City Center4.72.3 mi
- Grand Ole Opry4.88 mi
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum4.62.4 mi
- Nashville Zoo at Grassmere4.54 mi
- The Parthenon4.61.7 mi
- Ryman Auditorium4.82.5 mi
- Grand Ole Opry4.88 mi
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum4.62.4 mi
- The Parthenon4.61.7 mi
- Ryman Auditorium4.82.5 mi
- The Factory at Franklin4.614 mi
- Centennial Park4.71.7 mi
- Cheekwood4.75.2 mi
- Radnor Lake State Park4.74.6 mi
- Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park4.73 mi
- Warner Parks4.88.1 mi
- Four Corners Resort and Marina4.313.9 mi
- Cedar Creek Marina4.418.9 mi
- Fate Sanders Marina4.317.9 mi
- Hamilton Creek Sailboat Marina4.69.7 mi
- Sun Life Marinas - Blue Turtle Bay Marina4.712.3 mi
- Topgolf Nashville4.43.6 mi
- Hermitage Golf Course4.411.5 mi
- McCabe Golf Course4.22.7 mi
- Gaylord Springs Golf Links4.29.1 mi
- Two Rivers Golf Course4.47.6 mi
- Opry Mills4.57.9 mi
- The Mall at Green Hills4.41.8 mi
- Tanger Outlets Nashville4.510.7 mi
- CoolSprings Galleria4.411.9 mi
- Nashville Farmers' Market4.53 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Home to the Parthenon and a major urban green space.
Major anchor institution and cultural hub.
Significant educational and arts venue provider.
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.