5302 Elkins Ave, Nashville, TN 37209
5302 Elkins Ave, Nashville, TN 37209, Conditional at $499,900 ($420/sq ft). 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,190 sqft · $420/sqft · 0.17 ac.
5302 Elkins Ave, Nashville, TN 37209, Conditional at $499,900 ($420/sq ft). 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,190 sqft · $420/sqft · 0.17 ac.
Conditional · $499,900
MLS #3280766 · listed July 13, 2026 · 108 days on market · updated October 29, 2026
2-bed, 1-bath home at 5302 Elkins Ave in Realty Savings Bank & Trust, Nashville, 1,190 sqft, $499,900 ($420/sqft), by The Realty Association.
5302 Elkins Ave is a 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in Nashville, TN 37209, offered at $499,900, about $420/sq ft across 1,190 sq ft.
At $420/sq ft, this home is about 28% above the Nashville 37209 median list price per square foot of $328.
Recently sold in Nashville 37209: 159 comparable homes from $325,000 to $670,000, a median of $330/sq ft; this listing at $420/sq ft is about 27% above recent sold prices.
Market read: the Nashville 37209 homes market is balanced as of October 28, 2026, at about 4.6 months of inventory; recent sales have closed near 98.2% of list in the 12 months to October 30, 2026.
All-in, about $3,355/mo at 20% down (7.29% 30-year fixed).
Beyond principal and interest, the recurring carrying costs on this home (property tax, insurance) run about $616/mo, roughly 18% of the all-in monthly payment.
At the current 7.29% 30-year rate, principal and interest on this home runs about $2,739/mo; at the 6.83% rate of about three months ago it would be roughly $2,615/mo, so monthly P&I is about $124 higher now.
School zone: assigned to Sylvan Park Paideia Design Center, West End Middle School, Hillsboro Comp High School. Attendance zones can change; verify current assignment with the district.
Next step: ask Grant Hammond anything about 5302 Elkins Ave (comps, HOA, tours) and he replies personally, usually same day.
Analysis by Grant Hammond, Compass RE. Figures as of November 5, 2026. Realtracs via IDX.
This is a standard residential home, not a permitted short-term rental.
More context: homes for sale in Nashville.
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Listing remarks via the Realtracs Internet Data Exchange.
Complete reported fields for 5302 Elkins Ave (reference).
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under contract | |||
| Price change | $499,900 | -$59,100 (-10.6%) | |
| Price change | $559,000 | -$50,900 (-8.3%) | |
| Price change | $609,900 | -$50,000 (-7.6%) | |
| Listed | $659,900 |
Listed July 13, 2026, this listing was on the market 108 days before it went under contract. It was originally listed at $659,900; the last asking price was $499,900 (-24.2%). It has been under contract since October 29, 2026.
County assessment from Davidson County public records; listing-cycle history tracked by the GH Market Engine.
The Davidson County Assessor's appraised value of 5302 Elkins Ave by year: $86,000 in 1999 to $490,800 in 2025, a change of +471%. Appraised value is the county's figure for taxation, not a market value or a sale price.
| Year | Land | Building | Yard items | Total | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $304,000 | $186,800 | $0 | $490,800 | ROLL |
| 2021 | $216,000 | $121,100 | $0 | $337,100 | ROLL |
| 2017 | $200,000 | $100,000 | $0 | $300,000 | ROLL |
| 2013 | $120,000 | $93,900 | $0 | $213,900 | ROLL |
| 2009 | $100,000 | $98,200 | $0 | $198,200 | ROLL |
| 2005 | $50,000 | $101,800 | $0 | $151,800 | ROLL |
| 2001 | $33,000 | $87,300 | $0 | $120,300 | ROLL |
| 2000 | $24,000 | $62,000 | $0 | $86,000 | ROLL |
| 1999 | $24,000 | $62,000 | $0 | $86,000 | 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.
Estimated monthly ownership for 5302 Elkins Ave at $499,900: principal & interest, property tax, insurance. Estimate only; not a loan offer.
| List price | $499,900 |
|---|---|
| Property tax basis | Assessed value × 25% (TN residential ratio) × the Metro Nashville / Davidson County rate |
Estimated total monthly payment for 5302 Elkins Ave is about $3,355/mo, 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 7.29% (a conforming loan), including principal & interest $2,739, estimated property tax $293, homeowners insurance $323. Estimate only; not a loan offer.
| Principal & interest | $2,739/mo |
|---|---|
| Property tax (est.) | $293/mo |
| Homeowners insurance (est.) | $323/mo |
| Estimated total | $3,355/mo |
Assumes 20% down, 30-year fixed at 7.29% (Mortgage News Daily, as of October 29, 2026). Property tax uses the Davidson County Urban Services District rate at the 25% TN residential ratio. Estimate only; not a loan offer or appraisal. Enable JavaScript to adjust down payment, term, loan type, and rate.
| 30-year rate | Principal & interest | Est. total / mo | vs current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.29% | $2,473/mo | $3,089/mo | -$266/mo |
| 6.79% | $2,605/mo | $3,221/mo | -$134/mo |
| 7.29% | $2,739/mo | $3,355/mo | current |
| 7.79% | $2,876/mo | $3,492/mo | +$137/mo |
| 8.29% | $3,016/mo | $3,632/mo | +$277/mo |
Principal & interest on a 30-year fixed at 20% down ($399,920 loan), with property tax, insurance held constant at $616/mo. Current 30-year fixed 7.29% (Mortgage News Daily, as of October 29, 2026). Estimate only; not a loan offer.
Owning 5302 Elkins Ave runs about $3,355/mo all-in, from the payment estimate above. Whether buying beats renting turns on how long you stay, how fast prices and rents move, and the rent you would otherwise pay. Turn on JavaScript to model those assumptions and find the year buying pulls ahead.
Method: net cost to own equals down payment plus about 3% closing plus payments made, minus equity built (principal paid and appreciation) and about 7% exit costs, measured against cumulative rent. Broker commissions are not set by law and are fully negotiable. Estimate only; not financial advice.
| Metric | This home | Nashville 37209 active | Recently sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price / sq ft | $420 | $327 median | $330 median |
| Price position | 77th pctile | +28% vs median | ~98.2% of list |
| Recent closings | - | - | 159 sales |
This listing beside the active Nashville 37209 market and recent recorded closings. Computed by Grant Hammond from Realtracs via IDX, as of November 5, 2026.
At $420/sq ft, this home ranks in the 77th percentile of the active homes in Nashville 37209 by price per square foot.
Computed by Grant Hammond from the active Nashville 37209 comparables (Realtracs via IDX), as of November 5, 2026, refreshed weekly.
Median list price per square foot for active single-family homes by high-school attendance zone. Attendance zones cross city mailing lines; this is a price comparison, not a rating.
| High-school zone | Median $/sq ft |
|---|---|
| Hillsboro | $460/sq ft |
| Stratford | $369/sq ft |
| Pearl-Cohn | $318/sq ft |
| Maplewood | $317/sq ft |
| Glencliff | $282/sq ft |
| James Lawson | $273/sq ft |
| John Overton | $263/sq ft |
| McGavock | $236/sq ft |
| Hunters Lane | $233/sq ft |
| Whites Creek | $233/sq ft |
| Cane Ridge | $220/sq ft |
| Antioch | $212/sq ft |
Computed by Grant Hammond from active Davidson County listings (Realtracs via IDX).
| Active listings | 165 in Nashville 37209 homes |
|---|---|
| Recent absorption | about 35.9 sales / mo |
| Months of inventory | 4.6 months, a balanced market |
Over the past 12 months, homes in Nashville 37209 homes sold at about 98.2% of list price.
Recorded sales in Nashville 37209 homes: 602 in the past 12 months.
Supply-side and recent-sale context for Nashville 37209 homes. Sale figures are trailing 6/12/24-month medians of recorded Nashville 37209 homes closings. Source Realtracs via IDX, as of October 28, 2026.
5302 Elkins Ave sits in Realty Savings Bank & Trust, Nashville, Davidson County.
In Nashville 37209, homes there are priced around $328 per square foot; inventory in Nashville 37209 homes is running at about 4.6 months, a balanced market; recent sales closed near 98.2% of list price; 159 sales have been recorded in the past year.
Neighborhood housing-market facts computed by Grant Hammond from Realtracs via IDX, as of October 30, 2026.
Approximately 4.0 miles from downtown Nashville (straight-line distance).
5302 Elkins Ave is zoned for Sylvan Park Paideia Design Center, West End Middle School, Hillsboro Comp High School. Attendance zones and enrollment change, confirm current zoning with the Metro Nashville Public Schools district before relying on it.
Get the full details, recent comparable sales, and any off-market options for 5302 Elkins Ave - plus tour times if you want them. Grant Hammond, Compass RE, replies personally, usually the same day.
Comparable listings near 5302 Elkins Ave, by price and size.
Listed by Jami Whitworth, The Realty Association. 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.
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As of the latest update (November 5, 2026), 5302 Elkins Ave, Nashville is under contract and still being shown, per Realtracs. Contact Grant Hammond, Compass RE, for current availability.
5302 Elkins Ave was listed on July 13, 2026 and went under contract on October 29, 2026, after 108 days on the market, per Realtracs.
Yes. It was originally listed at $659,900; the asking price is now $499,900 (-24.2%).
5302 Elkins Ave, Nashville is listed at $499,900, about $420 per square foot across 1,190 square feet.
2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
About $420 per square foot ($499,900 across 1,190 sqft).
5302 Elkins Ave, Nashville was built in 1945.
No garage is reported in the listing.
No HOA dues are reported for this home.
5302 Elkins Ave, Nashville is in the Realty Savings Bank & Trust subdivision of Nashville.
About $3,355 a month with 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 7.29%, principal and interest $2,739, estimated property tax $293, insurance $323. Estimate only; not a loan offer. Adjust the down payment, term, loan type, and rate in the financing calculator on this page.
5302 Elkins Ave, Nashville is zoned for Sylvan Park Paideia Design Center, West End Middle School, Hillsboro Comp High School. Attendance zones and enrollment change, verify current zoning with the Metro Nashville Public Schools district.
No, 5302 Elkins Ave, Nashville is a standard residential home, not a permitted short-term rental. Ask Grant Hammond about STR-eligible inventory if that is your goal.
Request a time using the tour form on this page (in-person or a live video walkthrough), or call or text Grant Hammond, Compass RE, at (615) 945-7123. Most showings are confirmed within 24 to 48 hours.
Grant Hammond, Compass RE, can prepare and present your offer, walk you through price, contingencies, and timeline, and represent you through closing. Start with the form on this page or call (615) 945-7123. Broker fees are not set by law and are fully negotiable.
Yes. This page shows the full photo set and reported MLS fields; contact Grant Hammond, Compass RE, for a disclosure packet, recent comparable sales, and any off-market options.
Grant Hammond, Compass RE (TN Broker), with 25+ years and $1B+ in Middle Tennessee sales. Use the tour or question form on this page.
At about $420 per square foot, 5302 Elkins Ave, Nashville ranks in the 78th percentile of active Nashville 37209 listings by price per square foot, roughly 28% above the Nashville 37209 median; recent comparable sales in Nashville 37209 closed near $330 per square foot. This is comp-based analysis by Grant Hammond, Compass RE, not an appraisal.
The Nashville 37209 homes market is currently balanced, at about 4.6 months of inventory; recent sales have closed near 98.2% of list price over the past year, per Realtracs as of October 28, 2026.
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