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#2904693, Wendy Green ABR, CRS, SRS and RSC-D., Listing office: Green Property Brokers, Inc.
$1,950,000 List price
1516 Forest Ave Nashville, TN 37206
$10,000
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5 beds
4 full, 1 partial
3,685 sqft
0.2 acres
$529 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1516 Forest Ave
Welcome home to 1516 Forest Avenue, a thoughtfully renovated gem in vibrant Lockeland Springs. What sets this historic 5 bedroom 4.5 bath home apart is being situated on 1 1/2 lots, providing the convenience of a driveway and plenty of backyard space. In the main house you’ll find 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths with the primary suite on the first floor. The kitchen and great room are an entertainer’s dream with a Betrazonni gas range, spacious island, pantry, coffered ceilings and doors leading out to the covered patio. An arched-ceiling hallway through the middle of the home leads to a dining room/office with picture frame molding and French doors, a bar area with wine refrigerator and an additional living/dining area with fireplace. Upstairs you'll find charming reading nooks that showcase the home’s historic footprint along with 3 additional bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and a flex room for an office, hobby or play room. A basement offers storm shelter as well as ample storage. The DADU has a separate entrance leading to a studio apartment with kitchenette, full bath and laundry hookups over a 2 car garage. Priority zoned for Lockeland Elementary. Note that the "3rd Floor SF" is the DADU SF. Steps away from Urban Cowboy, Lockeland Table and Five Points, this home embodies casual elegance in the heart of East Nashville!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size3,685 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.24 Acres
Year built1930
ParkingGarage Door Opener, Alley Access, Driveway
MLS #2914629
Garage2 spaces
ViewCity
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Appliances: Gas Oven, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood, Tile
- Interior: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Kitchen Island
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Garage Door Opener, Alley Access, Driveway
- View: City
- Exterior: Carriage/Guest House
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $1,950,000
- Price/SqFt: $529
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,662
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Level
- Directions: From downtown, take the Jefferson St bridge to east Nashville, where it becomes Main St. Turn right onto Forest Ave. Continue into the Lockeland Springs neighborhood. The home is on the right.
- Year Built: 1930
- Living Area: 3,685 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.24 Acres
- MLS Number: 2914629
- MLS Name: REALTRAC
- Office Name: Compass RE
- Listing Agent: Sonja Lowell
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 08, 2024 | Home Sold | $695,000 |
| Jun 02, 2009 | Home Sold | $165,000 |
| May 24, 2000 | Home Sold | $95,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $112,550 | $3,662 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Lockeland Elementary School
Public Magnet KG-4
0.2 mi
•105 S 17th St
4
KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School
Public Charter PK-4
0.9 mi
•1000 Sevier St
5
Explore Community School
Public Charter KG-5
1.0 mi
•707 S 7th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $56,775. The majority of Nashville, TN residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
29%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
18%
100k-200k
4%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
57%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
21%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
11%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
32%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Yoga/pilates
Symphony or Opera
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Chico's
The Container Store
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Dominos Pizza
Boston Market
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
Audi
Volvo
BMW
What do the neighbors listen to?
Alternative
Talk/Personality
Active Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1516 Forest Ave
The listing price of 1516 Forest Ave property is $1,950,000.
The property 1516 Forest Ave is a house located in Nashville, Tennessee, 37206.
Active Listing: 1516 Forest Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1516 Forest Ave are: Lockeland Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), KIPP Academy Nashville Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Explore Community School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), East Nashville Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Nashville Classical (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Meigs Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), East Nashville Magnet High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Stratford STEM Magnet School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,662 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on February 8, 2024 for $695,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1516 Forest Ave has 5 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1516 Forest Ave is 3,685 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1516 Forest Ave is 1930.
This home is located at 1516 Forest Ave in Nashville, TN and zip code 37206 in the Lockeland Springs neighborhood. This 3,685 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 0.24 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,950,000.
Nashville, TN housing market in May 2025 saw over 97 listings sold above listed price, more than 173 sold at listed price and over 354 sold below. In May 2025 in Nashville, TN there were 9.2% more homes for sale than in April. Listings spent 30 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $533,004 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.