District Lofts

District Lofts at 817 3rd Avenue North is a 2008 loft conversion in Nashville’s Market District corridor, at the corner of 3rd Avenue North and Harrison Street. The building delivers compact 1-bedroom loft units in a low-rise warehouse-conversion format. Over the trailing 18 months, three closed sales record at the building with prices from $379,000 to $412,500 and a median 1-BR closing of $385,000. Active inventory is selective.

Specifically, District Lofts anchors the smaller-format loft segment of the Market District submarket. By comparison, neighboring Werthan Mills carries the deeper-inventory historic-loft pricing in Germantown immediately to the north. Notably, District Lofts trades at a meaningful discount per square foot to comparable downtown loft inventory at Phoenix Lofts and the Stahlman, which reflects the building’s lower active velocity and its position one block north of the downtown core boundary.

Current District Lofts Condos for Sale

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What Is District Lofts?

Currently, District Lofts is a 2008 loft conversion at the corner of 3rd Avenue North and Harrison Street in the Market District corridor of Nashville. The building uses two street addresses: 817 3rd Avenue North for the primary entry and 344 Harrison Street for secondary frontage.

In total, the building delivers compact 1-bedroom loft units across warehouse-style floor plates with exposed structure, high ceilings, and industrial detailing typical of mid-2000s Nashville loft conversions. Originally a smaller-scale conversion rather than a multi-phase complex, District Lofts holds a tighter unit count than neighboring Werthan Mills.

For context, the Market District corridor sits between downtown Nashville’s central business district to the south and Germantown’s historic residential streets to the north. Today, the corridor anchors a working mix of light-industrial, government, and small-scale residential conversions, with Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park one block east.

At a Glance

Address: 817 3rd Avenue North (and 344 Harrison Street), Nashville, TN 37201

Year completed: 2008

Building type: Loft conversion, low-rise

Unit mix: 1-BR loft units documented in MLS; smaller unit count than neighboring Werthan Mills

Building height: Low-rise

Parent neighborhood: Market District corridor

Closed sales (18 months): 3 recorded MLS closings

Median 1-BR closing: $385,000

Median 1-BR price-per-sf: $453

Median 1-BR DOM: 36 days

District Lofts Condo Prices in 2026

For context, District Lofts trades in the entry-luxury loft band for Market District 1-BR product. The trailing 18 months of closed sales span $379,000 to $412,500 across three documented 1-BR units. Median 1-BR closing lands at $385,000. Median 1-BR price-per-sf works out to $453, with smaller compact units carrying the highest per-foot pricing.

• One-bedroom closings: 3 closed sales from $379,000 to $412,500, median $385,000. Sizes 807 to 910 sf, median 850 sf. Median DOM 36 days.
• Compact 1-BR plates: 807 sf at the smallest, $379,000 close, 4-day DOM. Smaller plates trade fastest.
• Larger 1-BR plates: 910 sf at the top of the documented range, $412,500 close. Larger plates carry the highest unit prices though lower per-sf.

Notably, the 4-day DOM on the smallest unit signals demand outpaces supply at the entry price point. Specifically, well-priced sub-$400,000 loft inventory clears quickly in the Market District corridor.

In addition, active May 2026 inventory at the building is selective. For current active pricing, see the live MLS feed above. Verify exact unit counts and floor plan configurations against the building’s HOA documents before any buyer purchase.

For broader Market District pricing context covering Werthan Mills, Phoenix Lofts, and other downtown-fringe conversions, see the Market District condos guide.

District Lofts Amenities

By comparison to larger high-rise condo buildings, District Lofts delivers a focused amenity package consistent with smaller-format loft conversions. Specifically, the building’s value sits in the unit-level features (high ceilings, exposed brick or concrete, large industrial windows) and walkability rather than a deep on-site amenity deck.

• Secured entry with controlled-access lobby
• Assigned parking (verify count per unit with current HOA documents)
• Original warehouse architecture preserved in conversion
• High ceilings and industrial loft detailing
• Pet-friendly per HOA bylaws (verify weight and breed restrictions)

Overall, the building’s strongest amenity is location, not on-site features. In short, residents step directly into the Market District walking grid with Germantown three blocks north and downtown Nashville’s central business district four blocks south.

Living at District Lofts

For context, District Lofts sits in Nashville’s Market District corridor at the corner of 3rd Avenue North and Harrison Street. Specifically, the building places residents one block from Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, three blocks from the Germantown historic district, and four blocks from the downtown core. The Cumberland River sits five blocks east, with the Jefferson Street bridge connecting to East Nashville.

Additionally, the Market District corridor carries the highest concentration of small-format loft conversions in downtown Nashville. Today, the segment serves buyers prioritizing walkability and historic-architecture character over high-rise amenity packages. Furthermore, the corridor anchors a working mix of state government employment (Tennessee State Capitol four blocks south, Bicentennial Mall one block east), small-business retail, and the Nashville Farmers’ Market (six blocks south at Rosa L Parks Boulevard and Jefferson Street).

For commute context, the building sits roughly 4 minutes from downtown Nashville by car and 15 minutes from Nashville International Airport. The Korean Veterans Boulevard and Woodland Street bridges connect directly to East Nashville, and the Jefferson Street bridge serves North Nashville commutes.

District Lofts Floor Plans

Notably, District Lofts carries a tight unit-mix focused on 1-bedroom loft layouts. Specifically, the MLS-documented closings cover the 807 to 910 sf range, with larger and smaller plates possible but not documented in the trailing 18-month window.

• Compact 1-BR units: 807 sf documented at the smallest closed sale
• Standard 1-BR units: 850 sf median across recent closings
• Larger 1-BR units: 910 sf documented at the top of the closed range
• 2-BR and larger plates: may exist in the building; verify against current HOA records and active MLS listings

In particular, upper-floor units in the loft conversion carry the strongest natural light from large industrial windows. By contrast, ground-floor and interior-courtyard plates trade at the lowest per-sf pricing in the building.

District Lofts Investment Outlook

Overall, District Lofts draws two primary buyer profiles. First, long-term rental buyers target the 1-BR units, which lease consistently to state government workers, downtown commuters, and Vanderbilt graduate students drawn to the Market District price point.

Second, owner-occupants pick District Lofts as a primary-residence option below typical downtown loft pricing. The building delivers historic-architecture character and a walkable Market District location at a notable discount per square foot to Phoenix Lofts, the Stahlman, and other downtown core lofts.

Furthermore, short-term rental allowance at District Lofts depends on HOA bylaws plus Metro Nashville STR permit rules. Therefore, verify in writing with the HOA before any buyer purchase intended for STR use. Notably, Davidson County does not allow non-owner-occupied STR permits in residential zoning districts.

Notably, the 36-day median DOM at District Lofts signals balanced supply and demand at current pricing. By comparison, the pace runs slower than Werthan Mills 2-BR (median DOM 1 day) and faster than Adelicia 1-BR (median DOM 51 days). District Lofts sits in the middle of the Nashville condo velocity range.

For buyers looking at District Lofts, three factors apply. First, confirm HOA STR policy in writing if rental income is part of the buy plan. Second, verify FHA project approval status through the HUD FHA condo project approval lookup before pursuing FHA financing. Third, check the historic-conversion HOA’s reserve study and current capital project plan, since smaller buildings carry higher per-unit assessment exposure than large high-rises.

District Lofts FAQs

Buyers evaluating District Lofts consistently ask a tight set of money and operational questions before booking a tour or writing a contract. The answers below reflect current MLS data and trusted source knowledge as of May 2026.

How many units are at District Lofts?

Currently, District Lofts holds a smaller unit count than larger conversions like Werthan Mills. Verify exact total unit count with the HOA at the time of buy. Notably, over the past 18 months, 3 units have closed at the building.

When was District Lofts built?

Specifically, construction finished in 2008. The building converted an existing warehouse structure into residential loft units.

What is the price range at District Lofts?

Over the past 18 months, closed sales recorded between $379,000 and $412,500 for 1-BR units, with a median 1-BR closing of $385,000.

Are short-term rentals allowed at District Lofts?

STR allowance depends on the HOA bylaws plus Metro Nashville STR permit rules. Therefore, verify in writing with the HOA before any buyer purchase intended for STR use.

Is District Lofts FHA approved?

Therefore, check current FHA project approval at the HUD FHA condo lookup before pursuing FHA financing. FHA approval expires every three years, and the HOA must renew approval through HUD.

How does District Lofts compare to Werthan Mills?

By comparison, Werthan Mills carries a deeper unit count (multiple phases) and stronger active inventory than District Lofts. However, District Lofts trades at a tighter price band concentrated in 1-BR loft units, while Werthan Mills offers a broader 1-BR through 3-BR mix.

What is the closest park to District Lofts?

Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park sits one block east of the building, with the Nashville Farmers’ Market at the south end of the park.

Further Reading and Local Authority Sources

• Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (Tennessee State Parks)
• Nashville Farmers’ Market
• Davidson County Property Assessor
• Market District Nashville condos
• Werthan Mills Lofts condos
• Phoenix Lofts condos
• Nashville condos for sale

Work With a District Lofts Specialist

I am Grant Hammond, a Nashville real estate broker at Compass RE with 25 years of experience and over $1 billion in career sales. My team has closed 550-plus short-term rental transactions and 350-plus high-rise condominium transactions across Middle Tennessee, including loft conversions across the Market District, Germantown, and downtown Nashville corridors.

If you are buying or selling at District Lofts, reach out for current MLS analysis, floor-by-floor pricing benchmarks, HOA financial review, and unit-level comp work. Call or text me directly at (615) 945-7123, or use the form below to get started. Tennessee Broker License #261980. Broker fees are not set by law and are fully negotiable.