1522 Saunders Ave, Madison, TN 37115
1522 Saunders Ave, Madison, TN 37115, Conditional at $329,000 ($223/sq ft). 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,478 sqft · $223/sqft · 0.39 ac.
1522 Saunders Ave, Madison, TN 37115, Conditional at $329,000 ($223/sq ft). 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,478 sqft · $223/sqft · 0.39 ac.
Front view of the cottage with a covered porch and a lawn in front.
Conditional · $329,000
MLS #3602254 · listed July 30, 2026 · 89 days on market · updated October 27, 2026
3-bed, 2-bath home at 1522 Saunders Ave in Oakland Acres, Madison, 1,478 sqft, $329,000 ($223/sqft), by Caudill Properties.
1522 Saunders Ave is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Madison, TN 37115, offered at $329,000, about $223/sq ft across 1,478 sq ft.
At $223/sq ft, this home is priced in line with the Madison 37115 list-price median of $228/sq ft.
Recently sold in Madison 37115: 236 comparable homes from $215,000 to $443,500, a median of $231/sq ft; this listing at $223/sq ft is about 3% below recent sold prices.
Market read: the Madison homes market is balanced as of October 28, 2026, at about 4.6 months of inventory; recent sales have closed near 99.5% of list in the 12 months to October 28, 2026.
All-in, about $2,262/mo at 20% down (7.33% 30-year fixed).
Beyond principal and interest, the recurring carrying costs on this home (property tax, insurance) run about $452/mo, roughly 20% of the all-in monthly payment.
At the current 7.33% 30-year rate, principal and interest on this home runs about $1,810/mo; at the 6.78% rate of about three months ago it would be roughly $1,712/mo, so monthly P&I is about $98 higher now.
School zone: assigned to Chadwell Elementary, Jere Baxter Middle, Maplewood Comp High School. Attendance zones can change; verify current assignment with the district.
Next step: ask Grant Hammond anything about 1522 Saunders Ave (comps, HOA, tours) and he replies personally, usually same day.
Analysis by Grant Hammond, Compass RE. Figures as of October 27, 2026. Realtracs via IDX.
This is a standard residential home, not a permitted short-term rental.
More context: homes for sale in Madison.
Super cute cottage-style home in a super convenient location - close to I-65, Briley Pkwy and 31-E/Gallatin Rd. This home is in need of some updating, but with new flooring and new paint, it could be the perfect first home or investment property. After a long day, you can enjoy time outside on the large covered front patio and unwind. This home also features a large 2-car detached garage, perfect for that man cave or she shed. Roof replaced in 2021. Buyer and/or Buyer's Agent to verify all pertinent information. More info to come.
Listing remarks via the Realtracs Internet Data Exchange.
The listing photos show a single-story green cottage with lap siding, white shutters, a stone chimney and a covered front porch with a stone base. The front lawn is level and open, shaded by a large tree. Inside, the living room has a white brick fireplace, exposed beams and a ceiling fan, with an opening into the dining area in Madison.
Seen in the photos: covered front porch, stone porch base, stone chimney, brick fireplace, exposed ceiling beams, level front lawn, single-story layout, lap siding exterior.
Described from the Realtracs listing photos; measurements, counts and features per the listing and county records on this page.
Complete reported fields for 1522 Saunders Ave (reference).
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under contract | |||
| Listed | $329,000 | ||
| Deed recorded | $78,000 | ||
| Trustee's deed | $88,648 | ||
| Deed recorded | $98,000 | ||
| Deed recorded | $71,000 | ||
| Deed recorded | $64,500 |
Listed July 30, 2026, this listing was on the market 89 days before it went under contract. It has been under contract since October 27, 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 1522 Saunders Ave by year: $84,200 in 1999 to $367,100 in 2025, a change of +336%. 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 | $148,900 | $212,200 | $6,000 | $367,100 | ROLL |
| 2021 | $72,000 | $150,400 | $5,500 | $227,900 | ROLL |
| 2017 | $76,000 | $84,200 | $7,300 | $167,500 | ROLL |
| 2013 | $26,000 | $79,200 | $7,400 | $112,600 | ROLL |
| 2009 | $26,000 | $100,300 | $5,400 | $131,700 | ROLL |
| 2005 | $24,000 | $83,100 | $5,300 | $112,400 | ROLL |
| 2001 | $20,500 | $66,800 | $5,300 | $92,600 | ROLL |
| 2000 | $17,600 | $62,200 | $2,200 | $84,200 | ROLL |
| 1999 | $17,600 | $62,200 | $2,200 | $84,200 | 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 1522 Saunders Ave at $329,000: principal & interest, property tax, insurance. Estimate only; not a loan offer.
| List price | $329,000 |
|---|---|
| Property tax basis | Assessed value × 25% (TN residential ratio) × the Metro Nashville / Davidson County rate |
Estimated total monthly payment for 1522 Saunders Ave is about $2,262/mo, 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 7.33% (a conforming loan), including principal & interest $1,810, estimated property tax $191, homeowners insurance $261. Estimate only; not a loan offer.
| Principal & interest | $1,810/mo |
|---|---|
| Property tax (est.) | $191/mo |
| Homeowners insurance (est.) | $261/mo |
| Estimated total | $2,262/mo |
Assumes 20% down, 30-year fixed at 7.33% (Mortgage News Daily, as of October 27, 2026). Property tax uses the Davidson County General 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.33% | $1,634/mo | $2,086/mo | -$176/mo |
| 6.83% | $1,721/mo | $2,173/mo | -$89/mo |
| 7.33% | $1,810/mo | $2,262/mo | current |
| 7.83% | $1,900/mo | $2,352/mo | +$90/mo |
| 8.33% | $1,992/mo | $2,444/mo | +$182/mo |
Principal & interest on a 30-year fixed at 20% down ($263,200 loan), with property tax, insurance held constant at $452/mo. Current 30-year fixed 7.33% (Mortgage News Daily, as of October 27, 2026). Estimate only; not a loan offer.
Owning 1522 Saunders Ave runs about $2,262/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 | Madison 37115 active | Recently sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price / sq ft | $223 | $228 median | - |
| Price position | 46th pctile | -2% vs median | - |
This listing beside the active Madison 37115 market and recent recorded closings. Computed by Grant Hammond from Realtracs via IDX, as of October 28, 2026.
This listing beside the active Madison 37115 market and recent recorded closings. Computed by Grant Hammond from Realtracs via IDX, as of October 28, 2026.
At $223/sq ft, this home ranks in the 46th percentile of the 256 active homes in Madison 37115 by price per square foot.
Computed by Grant Hammond from 256 Madison 37115 comparables (Realtracs via IDX), as of October 28, 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 | 126 in Madison homes |
|---|---|
| Recent absorption | about 27.4 sales / mo |
| Months of inventory | 4.6 months, a balanced market |
Over the past 12 months, homes in Madison homes sold at about 99.5% of list price.
Recorded sales in Madison homes: 476 in the past 12 months.
Supply-side and recent-sale context for Madison homes. Sale figures are trailing 6/12/24-month medians of recorded Madison homes closings. Source Realtracs via IDX, as of October 28, 2026.
1522 Saunders Ave sits in Oakland Acres, Madison, Davidson County.
In Madison 37115, homes there are priced around $228 per square foot; inventory in Madison homes is running at about 4.6 months, a balanced market; recent sales closed near 99.5% of list price; 236 sales have been recorded in the past year.
Neighborhood housing-market facts computed by Grant Hammond from Realtracs via IDX, as of October 28, 2026.
Approximately 6.2 miles from downtown Nashville (straight-line distance).
1522 Saunders Ave is zoned for Chadwell Elementary, Jere Baxter Middle, Maplewood 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 1522 Saunders Ave - plus tour times if you want them. Grant Hammond, Compass RE, replies personally, usually the same day.
Comparable listings near 1522 Saunders Ave, by price and size.
Listed with Caudill Properties. 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 (October 27, 2026), 1522 Saunders Ave, Madison is under contract and still being shown, per Realtracs. Contact Grant Hammond, Compass RE, for current availability.
1522 Saunders Ave was listed on July 30, 2026 and went under contract on October 27, 2026, after 89 days on the market, per Realtracs.
No. The asking price has been $329,000 since it was listed on July 30, 2026.
The listing photos show a single-story green cottage with lap siding, white shutters, a stone chimney and a covered front porch with a stone base. Features seen in the photos include covered front porch, stone porch base, stone chimney, brick fireplace, exposed ceiling beams and level front lawn. Described from the Realtracs listing photos.
1522 Saunders Ave, Madison is listed at $329,000, about $223 per square foot across 1,478 square feet.
3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
About $223 per square foot ($329,000 across 1,478 sqft).
1522 Saunders Ave, Madison was built in 1935.
Yes, 2 garage spaces, per the listing.
No HOA dues are reported for this home.
1522 Saunders Ave, Madison is in the Oakland Acres subdivision of Madison.
About $2,262 a month with 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 7.33%, principal and interest $1,810, estimated property tax $191, insurance $261. Estimate only; not a loan offer. Adjust the down payment, term, loan type, and rate in the financing calculator on this page.
1522 Saunders Ave, Madison is zoned for Chadwell Elementary, Jere Baxter Middle, Maplewood Comp High School. Attendance zones and enrollment change, verify current zoning with the Metro Nashville Public Schools district.
No, 1522 Saunders Ave, Madison 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 $223 per square foot, 1522 Saunders Ave, Madison ranks in the 46th percentile of active Madison 37115 listings by price per square foot; recent comparable sales in Madison 37115 closed near $231 per square foot. This is comp-based analysis by Grant Hammond, Compass RE, not an appraisal.
The Madison homes market is currently balanced, at about 4.6 months of inventory; recent sales have closed near 99.5% of list price over the past year, per Realtracs as of October 28, 2026.
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