520 Lafayette St, Nashville, TN 37203
520 Lafayette St, Nashville, TN 37203, Active at $7,500,000 ($484/sq ft). Commercial · 15,500 sqft · $484/sqft.
520 Lafayette St, Nashville, TN 37203, Active at $7,500,000 ($484/sq ft). Commercial · 15,500 sqft · $484/sqft.
Active · $7,500,000
MLS #1972874 · listed September 20, 2018 · 2,959 days on market · updated September 29, 2022
Commercial property at 520 Lafayette St in Barrow Grove, Nashville, 15,500 sqft, $7,500,000 ($484/sqft), by Blueprint Realty, Inc..
This is a commercial property; ask Grant Hammond for the zoning, current tenancy and operating figures where they apply.
More context: Nashville market analysis and research.
Prime development land zoned for 12-16 stories in Downtown Nashville. This property consists of 4 parcels totaling 0.35 acres/15,500 sq ft & is located in the desirable SoBro District of Downtown Nashville. The property fronts both Lafayette St and Lea Ave and is located between 5th Ave. S. and 6th Ave. S. Less than 3 blocks from the Music City Center & I-40. Survey and Phase I Environmental Study are available upon request. 2024 Appraisal is consistent with pricing.
Listing remarks via the Realtracs Internet Data Exchange.
Complete reported fields for 520 Lafayette St (reference).
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off market | |||
| Price change | $7,500,000 | +$2,500,000 (+50.0%) | |
| Quitclaim deed | $0 | ||
| Listed | $5,000,000 | ||
| Quitclaim deed | $0 | ||
| Quitclaim deed | $0 | ||
| Quitclaim deed | $0 | ||
| Quitclaim deed | $120,000 | ||
| Deed recorded | $120,000 |
Listed September 20, 2018, this listing was on the market 2,959 days before it left the market. The price has been raised once, from $5,000,000 to $7,500,000 (+50.0%). The most recent change was first seen on our daily record June 28, 2026.
The Davidson County Assessor's appraised value of 520 Lafayette St by year: $114,100 in 1999 to $2,502,700 in 2026, a change of +2093%. Appraised value is the county's figure for taxation, not a market value or a sale price.
| Year | Land | Building | Yard items | Total | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,482,800 | $0 | $19,900 | $2,502,700 | ROLL |
| 2025 | $2,482,800 | $0 | $19,900 | $2,502,700 | ROLL |
| 2021 | $1,324,200 | $0 | $14,600 | $1,338,800 | ROLL |
| 2017 | $993,100 | $0 | $13,400 | $1,006,500 | INF |
| 2013 | $206,900 | $0 | $10,200 | $217,100 | ROLL |
| 2009 | $165,500 | $0 | $9,100 | $174,600 | ROLL |
| 2005 | $99,300 | $0 | $8,100 | $107,400 | ROLL |
| 2001 | $99,300 | $0 | $14,900 | $114,200 | ROLL |
| 2000 | $99,300 | $14,800 | $14,800 | $114,100 | ROLL |
| 1999 | $99,300 | $14,800 | $14,800 | $114,100 | ROLL |
Source: Davidson County Assessor of Property, historical appraisal record, as recorded; totals are the county's own figures. Davidson County reappraises every four years (most recently 2025); other years reflect changes recorded between reappraisals.
Commercial property is typically financed with a commercial loan, whose down payment, rate and term are set by the lender and differ from a home mortgage, so this page carries no payment estimate. Ongoing costs include property tax on the assessed value, insurance and upkeep.
| List price | $7,500,000 |
|---|---|
| Property tax basis | Appraised value × 40% (TN commercial and industrial assessment ratio) × the Metro Nashville / Davidson County rate |
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520 Lafayette St sits in Barrow Grove, Nashville, Davidson County.
Approximately 0.8 miles from downtown Nashville (straight-line distance).
Get the full details, recent comparable sales, and any off-market options for 520 Lafayette St - plus tour times if you want them. Grant Hammond, Compass RE, replies personally, usually the same day.
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Listed by Jim Eaton, Blueprint Realty, Inc.. Properties marked with the MTRMLS logo are provided courtesy of the Realtracs Internet Data Exchange Program. Information believed accurate but not guaranteed. IDX by Diverse Solutions.
Nashville housing market 2026 outlook shows rising inventory, rate-sensitive buyers, and county-level divergence between Davidson and Williamson Counties.
September 2026 Middle Tennessee real estate data shows active inventory up 8% year over year to 14,249 homes, months of supply at 5.41, and the average sale price up 5% to $631,993 while the median rose 2% to $444,169. Preliminary closings and listing counts will revise; this post updates October 9. Analysis covers Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson, and Maury Counties.
August 2026 Middle Tennessee real estate data shows active inventory up 10% year over year to 14,294 homes, months of supply at 5.59, and the average sale price up 3% to $637,141 while the median held flat at $450,000. Preliminary closings and listing counts will revise; this post updates September 9. Analysis covers Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson, and Maury Counties.
July 2026 Middle Tennessee real estate data shows the average sale price up 6% year over year to $646,875, active inventory up 9%, and new contracts down 1% even as closings fell 8% and new listings dropped 19%. Months of supply rose to 4.92. Analysis covers Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson, and Maury Counties.
As of the latest update (September 29, 2022), 520 Lafayette St, Nashville is active, per Realtracs. Contact Grant Hammond, Compass RE, for current availability.
520 Lafayette St was listed on September 20, 2018 and left the market on October 27, 2026, after 2,959 days on the market, per Realtracs.
Yes. It was first listed at $5,000,000. The price has been raised once, most recently to $7,500,000 by June 28, 2026, a total change of +50.0%.
520 Lafayette St, Nashville is listed at $7,500,000, about $484 per square foot across 15,500 sqft.
520 Lafayette St, Nashville is a commercial property with 15,500 sq ft. Ask Grant Hammond for the zoning, current tenancy and operating figures where they apply.
520 Lafayette St, Nashville is in the Barrow Grove area of Nashville.
No association dues are reported for this listing.
Ask for a showing, the zoning, tenancy or operating figures through the form on this page, or call or text Grant Hammond, Compass RE, at (615) 945-7123. Broker fees are not set by law and are fully negotiable.
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