1407 Chester Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
1407 Chester Ave, Nashville, TN 37206, Active at $478,000 ($404/sq ft). 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,184 sqft · $404/sqft · 0.19 ac.
1407 Chester Ave, Nashville, TN 37206, Active at $478,000 ($404/sq ft). 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,184 sqft · $404/sqft · 0.19 ac.
Front view of the stone cottage with a shingled roof and a lawn along the street.
Active · $478,000
MLS #3620230 · listed October 7, 2026 · 28 days on market · updated October 14, 2026
2-bed, 2-bath home at 1407 Chester Ave in Belle Forest, Nashville, 1,184 sqft, $478,000 ($404/sqft), by Onward Real Estate.
1407 Chester Ave is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath home in Nashville, TN 37206, offered at $478,000, about $404/sq ft across 1,184 sq ft.
At $404/sq ft, this home is about 13% above the Nashville 37206 median list price per square foot of $359.
Recently sold in Nashville 37206: 143 comparable homes from $314,600 to $645,000, a median of $364/sq ft; this listing at $404/sq ft is about 11% above recent sold prices.
Market read: the Belle Forest market is seller-favored as of October 16, 2026, at about 1.6 months of inventory; recent sales have closed near 99.7% of list in the 12 months to October 19, 2026.
All-in, about $3,250/mo at 20% down (7.43% 30-year fixed).
Beyond principal and interest, the recurring carrying costs on this home (property tax, insurance) run about $595/mo, roughly 18% of the all-in monthly payment.
At the current 7.43% 30-year rate, principal and interest on this home runs about $2,655/mo; at the 6.75% rate of about three months ago it would be roughly $2,480/mo, so monthly P&I is about $175 higher now.
School zone: assigned to Inglewood Elementary, Isaac Litton Middle, Stratford STEM Magnet School Upper Campus. Attendance zones can change; verify current assignment with the district.
Next step: ask Grant Hammond anything about 1407 Chester Ave (comps, HOA, tours) and he replies personally, usually same day.
Analysis by Grant Hammond, Compass RE. Figures as of October 14, 2026. Realtracs via IDX.
This is a standard residential home, not a permitted short-term rental.
More context: homes for sale in Nashville.
Location, charm and modern comfort are combined in this charming East Nashville cottage! From the moment you step inside, you will love the seamless blend of original character and beautiful, modern updates with a bright and welcoming floor plan highlighting an adorable updated kitchen that is as stylish as it is practical. Every corner of this residence exudes warmth, offering a seamless transition from historic appeal to contemporary living. The floor plan features 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, gleaming hardwoods throughout and an unfinished basement that provides an abundant storage space, a highly coveted bonus! Step outside to your own private oasis, a spacious backyard perfect for entertaining, gardening, or relaxing. Best of all, you are living in the heart of it all! Fill your weekends exploring local coffee shops, incredible dining, vibrant music venues, and the rich local culture just moments from your front door. Move-in ready and waiting for you to call it home!
Listing remarks via the Realtracs Internet Data Exchange.
The listing photos show a single-story stone cottage with a shingled gabled roof, a covered front porch with black metal railings, and a wood front door with a diamond-shaped glass panel. Inside, the entry has wood floors and double-hung windows with curtains, and the lot is level with a lawn and shrubs along the front of the house. The home sits in Nashville among mature trees and a neighboring blue-sided two-story house.
Seen in the photos: stone exterior walls, covered front porch, wood front door, diamond glass door panel, wood floors, double-hung windows, level lot, mature trees.
Described from the Realtracs listing photos; measurements, counts and features per the listing and county records on this page.
Complete reported fields for 1407 Chester Ave (reference).
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | $478,000 | ||
| Deed recorded | $307,000 | ||
| Deed recorded | $142,500 | ||
| Quitclaim deed | $0 | ||
| Deed recorded | $10,000 | ||
| Deed recorded | $26,500 | ||
| Deed recorded | $9,500 | ||
| Deed recorded | $6,500 |
Listed October 7, 2026, this listing has been on the market 28 days as of November 4, 2026. The asking price has not changed since it was listed.
County assessment from Davidson County public records; listing-cycle history tracked by the GH Market Engine.
The Davidson County Assessor's appraised value of 1407 Chester Ave by year: $52,100 in 1999 to $478,000 in 2025, a change of +817%. 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 | $300,000 | $178,000 | $0 | $478,000 | ROLL |
| 2021 | $175,000 | $152,600 | $0 | $327,600 | ROLL |
| 2018 | $140,000 | $126,200 | $0 | $266,200 | ROLL |
| 2017 | $140,000 | $145,900 | $0 | $285,900 | ROLL |
| 2015 | $25,000 | $128,100 | $0 | $153,100 | PR |
| 2013 | $25,000 | $63,900 | $0 | $88,900 | ROLL |
| 2009 | $20,000 | $66,000 | $0 | $86,000 | ROLL |
| 2005 | $18,000 | $56,300 | $0 | $74,300 | ROLL |
| 2001 | $10,900 | $54,400 | $0 | $65,300 | ROLL |
| 2000 | $8,000 | $44,100 | $0 | $52,100 | ROLL |
| 1999 | $8,000 | $44,100 | $0 | $52,100 | 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.
Estimated monthly ownership for 1407 Chester Ave at $478,000: principal & interest, property tax, insurance. Estimate only; not a loan offer.
| List price | $478,000 |
|---|---|
| Property tax basis | Assessed value × 25% (TN residential ratio) × the Metro Nashville / Davidson County rate |
Estimated total monthly payment for 1407 Chester Ave is about $3,250/mo, 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 7.43% (a conforming loan), including principal & interest $2,655, estimated property tax $280, homeowners insurance $315. Estimate only; not a loan offer.
| Principal & interest | $2,655/mo |
|---|---|
| Property tax (est.) | $280/mo |
| Homeowners insurance (est.) | $315/mo |
| Estimated total | $3,250/mo |
Assumes 20% down, 30-year fixed at 7.43% (Mortgage News Daily, as of October 19, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.43% | $2,399/mo | $2,994/mo | -$256/mo |
| 6.93% | $2,526/mo | $3,121/mo | -$129/mo |
| 7.43% | $2,655/mo | $3,250/mo | current |
| 7.93% | $2,787/mo | $3,382/mo | +$132/mo |
| 8.43% | $2,921/mo | $3,516/mo | +$266/mo |
Principal & interest on a 30-year fixed at 20% down ($382,400 loan), with property tax, insurance held constant at $595/mo. Current 30-year fixed 7.43% (Mortgage News Daily, as of October 19, 2026). Estimate only; not a loan offer.
Owning 1407 Chester Ave runs about $3,250/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 37206 active | Recently sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price / sq ft | $404 | $353 median | $364 median |
| Price position | 65th pctile | +14% vs median | ~99.7% of list |
| Recent closings | - | - | 143 sales |
This listing beside the active Nashville 37206 market and recent recorded closings. Computed by Grant Hammond from Realtracs via IDX, as of November 4, 2026.
At $404/sq ft, this home ranks in the 65th percentile of the 276 active homes in Nashville 37206 by price per square foot.
Computed by Grant Hammond from 276 Nashville 37206 comparables (Realtracs via IDX), as of November 4, 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 | 3 in Belle Forest |
|---|---|
| Recent absorption | about 1.9 sales / mo |
| Months of inventory | 1.6 months, a seller-favored market (tight supply) |
Over the past 12 months, homes in Belle Forest sold at about 99.7% of list price.
Recorded sales in Belle Forest: 383 in the past 12 months.
Supply-side and recent-sale context for Belle Forest. Sale figures are trailing 6/12/24-month medians of recorded Belle Forest closings. Source Realtracs via IDX, as of October 16, 2026.
1407 Chester Ave sits in Belle Forest, Nashville, Davidson County.
In Nashville 37206, homes there are priced around $359 per square foot; inventory in Belle Forest is running at about 1.6 months, a seller-favored market; recent sales closed near 99.7% of list price; 143 sales have been recorded in the past year.
Neighborhood housing-market facts computed by Grant Hammond from Realtracs via IDX, as of October 19, 2026.
Approximately 3.5 miles from downtown Nashville (straight-line distance).
1407 Chester Ave is zoned for Inglewood Elementary, Isaac Litton Middle, Stratford STEM Magnet School Upper Campus. 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 1407 Chester Ave - plus tour times if you want them. Grant Hammond, Compass RE, replies personally, usually the same day.
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Listed with Onward Real Estate. 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 14, 2026), 1407 Chester Ave, Nashville is active, per Realtracs. Contact Grant Hammond, Compass RE, for current availability.
1407 Chester Ave was listed on October 7, 2026 and has been on the market 28 days as of November 4, 2026, per Realtracs.
No. The asking price has been $478,000 since it was listed on October 7, 2026.
The listing photos show a single-story stone cottage with a shingled gabled roof, a covered front porch with black metal railings, and a wood front door with a diamond-shaped glass panel. Features seen in the photos include stone exterior walls, covered front porch, wood front door, diamond glass door panel, wood floors and double-hung windows. Described from the Realtracs listing photos.
1407 Chester Ave, Nashville is listed at $478,000, about $404 per square foot across 1,184 square feet.
2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
About $404 per square foot ($478,000 across 1,184 sqft).
1407 Chester Ave, Nashville was built in 1939.
No garage is reported in the listing.
No HOA dues are reported for this home.
1407 Chester Ave, Nashville is in the Belle Forest subdivision of Nashville.
About $3,250 a month with 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 7.43%, principal and interest $2,655, estimated property tax $280, insurance $315. Estimate only; not a loan offer. Adjust the down payment, term, loan type, and rate in the financing calculator on this page.
1407 Chester Ave, Nashville is zoned for Inglewood Elementary, Isaac Litton Middle, Stratford STEM Magnet School Upper Campus. Attendance zones and enrollment change, verify current zoning with the Metro Nashville Public Schools district.
No, 1407 Chester 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 $404 per square foot, 1407 Chester Ave, Nashville ranks in the 63rd percentile of active Nashville 37206 listings by price per square foot, roughly 13% above the Nashville 37206 median; recent comparable sales in Nashville 37206 closed near $364 per square foot. This is comp-based analysis by Grant Hammond, Compass RE, not an appraisal.
The Belle Forest market is currently seller-favored (tight supply), at about 1.6 months of inventory; recent sales have closed near 99.7% of list price over the past year, per Realtracs as of October 16, 2026.
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