2 Ruskin Ave, Nashville, TN 37216
2 Ruskin Ave, Nashville, TN 37216, sold for $439,000 on July 1, 2026 ($423/sq ft). 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,039 sqft · $423/sqft.
2 Ruskin Ave, Nashville, TN 37216, sold for $439,000 on July 1, 2026 ($423/sq ft). 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,039 sqft · $423/sqft.
No listing photos were published with this sale record.
Sold July 1, 2026 · $439,000
MLS #3216864 · listed May 19, 2026 · updated August 14, 2026
2-bed, 1-bath home at 2 Ruskin Ave in McGaugheys Haysboro, Nashville, 1,039 sqft, sold for $439,000 on July 1, 2026 ($423/sqft), listed by Compass RE.
2 Ruskin Ave, a 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in Nashville, TN 37216, sold for $439,000 on July 1, 2026, at its last list price, after 20 days on market. The listing described it as an updated cottage. At about $423/sq ft across 1,039 sq ft, the sale was about 30% above the Nashville 37216 median active list price of $325/sq ft and about 3% above the $411/sq ft median of 3 comparable home closings in the past year. It closed about 7% below its 2025 county appraisal of $471,400 and about 17% above the address's prior recorded sale of $375,000 in 2023. There are 75 active listings in Nashville 37216 as of October 31, 2026, and sales there have closed near 91.7% of list in the 12 months to November 2, 2026.
Since this sale, homes in McGaugheys Haysboro sold for a median $417/sq ft in the 12 months to November 2, 2026, up 3.7% from $402/sq ft in the 12 months to July 1, 2026, when this home closed (8 and 8 closings, per Realtracs). That is a measure of the area, not a value for this home.
Leading signal: homes under contract in Nashville 37216 on November 2, 2026 were listed at a median $346/sq ft, 1.7% below the median list price of $352/sq ft for those that closed there in the six months to November 2, 2026 (27 under contract, 158 closed, per Realtracs). These are asking prices, not sale prices: a direction, not a forecast.
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Recorded sales of this address: $56,300 in 1994, $140,786 in 2016, $247,000 in 2016, $375,000 in 2023, then $439,000 in 2026 (county records). The 2026 sale was about 17% above the prior sale, roughly 4.7% a year over 3.4 years, not adjusted for renovations or other improvements.
The sale price was about 7% below its 2025 county appraisal of $471,400 on the Davidson County record.
Timeline: listed May 19, 2026, under contract June 8, 2026 after 20 days on market, closed July 1, 2026, per Realtracs.
Recent closings in McGaugheys Haysboro: 3 comparable homes from $439,000 to $550,000, a median of $411/sq ft; this sale at $423/sq ft is about 3% above that median.
Market read: the Nashville 37216 homes market is balanced as of October 31, 2026, at about 3.1 months of inventory; sales there have closed near 91.7% of list in the 12 months to November 2, 2026.
Next step: ask Grant Hammond about homes for sale near 2 Ruskin Ave or what this sale means for a home you own nearby; he replies personally, usually same day.
Analysis by Grant Hammond, Compass RE (TN Broker), with 25+ years and $1B+ in Middle Tennessee sales. Sale per Realtracs via IDX; figures as of August 14, 2026.
This is a standard residential home, not a permitted short-term rental.
More context: homes for sale in Nashville.
Turnkey storybook cottage in North Inglewood off of Brush Hill! Perfect home for the cottage connoisseur. Vintage 1940's charm left intact with thoughtful updates where they matter. Craftsmen style vaulted ceilings, built-in storage features, functional open layout. Large Primary bedroom with custom closet. Fully fenced-in private backyard with storage shed. Covered patio and carport. Brand new roof, gutters, flashing, and chimney cap (2026). Updated plumbing and electrical. Basement provides extra storage and storm shelter. This is a great walk-able neighborhood with a beautiful tree canopy. If you're looking for adorable, affordable, low maintenance in a fantastic location this is the one.
Listing remarks via the Realtracs Internet Data Exchange.
Complete reported fields for 2 Ruskin Ave (reference).
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pending | |||
| Closed | $439,000 | +$0 (+0.0%) vs list | |
| Under contract | |||
| Listed | $439,000 | ||
| Deed recorded | $375,000 | ||
| Deed recorded | $247,000 | ||
| Deed recorded | $140,786 | ||
| Deed of correction | $56,300 | ||
| Deed recorded | $56,300 | ||
| Deed recorded | $35,500 | ||
| Deed recorded | $35,500 | ||
| Quitclaim deed | $0 |
Listed May 19, 2026, this listing was on the market 20 days before it went under contract. It closed on July 1, 2026 for $439,000 (+$0 (+0.0%) against the last list price).
County assessment from Davidson County public records; listing-cycle history tracked by the GH Market Engine.
The Davidson County Assessor's appraised value of 2 Ruskin Ave by year: $65,000 in 1999 to $471,400 in 2025, a change of +625%. 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 | $267,800 | $203,600 | $0 | $471,400 | ROLL |
| 2021 | $71,300 | $237,100 | $0 | $308,400 | ROLL |
| 2017 | $63,800 | $174,200 | $0 | $238,000 | ROLL |
| 2013 | $28,000 | $85,000 | $0 | $113,000 | ROLL |
| 2009 | $28,000 | $75,600 | $0 | $103,600 | ROLL |
| 2005 | $25,000 | $67,100 | $0 | $92,100 | ROLL |
| 2001 | $20,000 | $62,500 | $0 | $82,500 | ROLL |
| 2000 | $17,500 | $47,500 | $0 | $65,000 | ROLL |
| 1999 | $17,500 | $47,500 | $0 | $65,000 | 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.
2 Ruskin Ave sold for $439,000 on July 1, 2026, at its last list price. This home is no longer for sale; the figures below are the recorded sale, per Realtracs.
| Closing price | $439,000 |
|---|---|
| Closed | |
| Listed | |
| Under contract | |
| Days on market | 20 (listing to contract) |
| Last list price | $439,000 |
| Sale to list price | 100.0% |
| Prior recorded sale | $375,000 () |
| Change since the prior sale | +17% (+4.7% a year, unadjusted) |
| County appraised value | $471,400 |
| Sale vs. appraised value | -7% |
| Price per sq ft at closing | $423 |
Closing price and date per Realtracs via IDX. Not an estimate of current value.
| Metric | This home | Nashville 37216 active | Recently sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sale price / sq ft | $423 | $325 median | $411 median |
| Price position | - | +30% vs median | ~91.7% of list |
| Recent closings | - | - | 3 sales |
This sale beside the active Nashville 37216 market and recent recorded closings. Computed by Grant Hammond from Realtracs via IDX, as of November 2, 2026.
Its sale at $423/sq ft compares with a median of $325/sq ft across the 196 active homes in Nashville 37216 as of November 2, 2026.
Computed by Grant Hammond from 196 Nashville 37216 comparables (Realtracs via IDX), as of November 2, 2026.
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 | 75 in Nashville 37216 homes |
|---|---|
| Recent absorption | about 24.2 sales / mo |
| Months of inventory | 3.1 months, a balanced market |
Over the past 12 months, homes in Nashville 37216 homes sold at about 91.7% of list price.
Recorded sales in Nashville 37216 homes: 8 in the past 12 months.
Supply-side and recent-sale context for Nashville 37216 homes. Sale figures are trailing 6/12/24-month medians of recorded Nashville 37216 homes closings. Source Realtracs via IDX, as of October 31, 2026.
2 Ruskin Ave sits in McGaugheys Haysboro, Nashville, Davidson County.
In Nashville 37216, homes there are priced around $325 per square foot; inventory in Nashville 37216 homes is running at about 3.1 months, a balanced market; recent sales in McGaugheys Haysboro closed near 91.7% of list price; 3 sales have been recorded in the past year.
Neighborhood housing-market facts computed by Grant Hammond from Realtracs via IDX, as of November 2, 2026.
Approximately 6.1 miles from downtown Nashville (straight-line distance).
Get the full details, recent comparable sales, and any off-market options for 2 Ruskin Ave. This home has sold; ask about similar homes for sale nearby or what this sale means for a home you own. Grant Hammond, Compass RE, replies personally, usually the same day.
Comparable homes that closed near 2 Ruskin Ave in the past 12 months, by price and size. Closing prices per Realtracs.
Comparable listings near 2 Ruskin Ave, by price and size.
Listed by Nicolas Dobbratz, Compass RE. 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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No. 2 Ruskin Ave, Nashville sold for $439,000 on July 1, 2026, per Realtracs. Ask Grant Hammond, Compass RE, about homes for sale nearby.
2 Ruskin Ave was listed on May 19, 2026 and went under contract on June 8, 2026, after 20 days on the market, per Realtracs.
No. The asking price has been $439,000 since it was listed on May 19, 2026.
$439,000, closing on July 1, 2026, at its last list price; about $423 per square foot across 1,039 square feet.
At the asking price: it sold for $439,000, its last list price, per Realtracs.
The prior recorded sale was $375,000 on February 1, 2023 (county records). Earlier recorded sales: $247,000 (August 24, 2016), $140,786 (March 22, 2016), $56,300 (May 20, 1994). The 2026 sale was about 17% above the prior sale, roughly 4.7% a year over 3.4 years, not adjusted for renovations or other improvements.
Per the listing, an updated cottage. 1,039 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom.
Since the sale, homes in McGaugheys Haysboro sold for a median $417/sq ft in the 12 months to November 2, 2026, up 3.7% from $402/sq ft in the 12 months to July 1, 2026, when this home closed (8 and 8 closings, per Realtracs). That is a measure of the area, not a value for this home.
Homes under contract in Nashville 37216 on November 2, 2026 were listed at a median $346/sq ft, 1.7% below the median list price of $352/sq ft for those that closed there in the six months to November 2, 2026 (27 under contract, 158 closed, per Realtracs). These are asking prices, not sale prices: a direction, not a forecast.
The Davidson County Assessor appraised it at $471,400 in 2025, $308,400 in 2021, $238,000 in 2017 and $113,000 in 2013. Earlier years are in the assessment history on this page. Appraised value is the county's figure for taxation, not a market value.
It sold for $439,000, about 7% below its 2025 county appraisal of $471,400 on the Davidson County record.
2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
Year built is not reported.
2 Ruskin Ave, Nashville is in the McGaugheys Haysboro subdivision of Nashville.
At about $423 per square foot, it sold about 3% above the $411 median of 3 recent comparable closings in McGaugheys Haysboro, per Realtracs. Computed by Grant Hammond.
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