520 S 12th St, Nashville, TN 37206
520 S 12th St, Nashville, TN 37206, sold for $680,000 on October 9, 2026 ($439/sq ft). 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,550 sqft · $439/sqft · 0.28 ac.
520 S 12th St, Nashville, TN 37206, sold for $680,000 on October 9, 2026 ($439/sq ft). 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,550 sqft · $439/sqft · 0.28 ac.
Sold October 9, 2026 · $680,000
MLS #3592572 · listed September 14, 2026 · updated October 9, 2026
2-bed, 2-bath home at 520 S 12th St in Shelby Hills, Nashville, 1,550 sqft, sold for $680,000 on October 9, 2026 ($439/sqft), listed by Compass Tennessee, LLC.
520 S 12th St, a 2-bedroom, 2-bath home in Nashville, TN 37206, sold for $680,000 on October 9, 2026, $80,100 (13.4%) above its last list price of $599,900, after 4 days on market, well under the Shelby Hills 12-month median of 20 days. The listing described it as a 1904 Victorian. At about $439/sq ft across 1,550 sq ft, the sale was about 23% above the Nashville 37206 median active list price of $356/sq ft and about 20% above the $365/sq ft median of 11 comparable home closings in the past year. It closed about 48% above its 2025 county appraisal of $460,000 and about 109% above the address's prior recorded sale of $325,000 in 2020. There are 6 active listings in Shelby Hills as of October 27, 2026, and sales there have closed near 100% of list in the 12 months to October 27, 2026.
Leading signal: homes under contract in Nashville 37206 on October 27, 2026 were listed at a median $400/sq ft, about the same as the median list price of $403/sq ft for those that closed there in the six months to October 27, 2026 (28 under contract, 182 closed, per Realtracs). These are asking prices, not sale prices: a direction, not a forecast.
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Recorded sales of this address: $9,500 in 1999, $15,000 in 2000, $139,000 in 2002, $325,000 in 2020, then $680,000 in 2026 (county records). The 2026 sale was about 109% above the prior sale, roughly 12.2% a year over 6.4 years, not adjusted for renovations or other improvements.
The sale price was about 48% above its 2025 county appraisal of $460,000 on the Davidson County record.
Timeline: listed September 14, 2026, under contract September 18, 2026 after 4 days on market, closed October 9, 2026, per Realtracs.
Time to sell: 4 days on market, well under the 12-month median of 20 days for Shelby Hills home sales (11 closings with a recorded listing period, per Realtracs).
Recent closings in Shelby Hills: 11 comparable homes from $599,900 to $900,000, a median of $365/sq ft; this sale at $439/sq ft is about 20% above that median.
Market read: the Shelby Hills market is balanced as of October 27, 2026, at about 3.3 months of inventory; sales there have closed near 100% of list in the 12 months to October 27, 2026.
School zone: assigned to Warner Elementary Enhanced Option, Stratford STEM Magnet School Lower Campus, Stratford STEM Magnet School Upper Campus. Attendance zones can change; verify current assignment with the district.
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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 October 9, 2026.
This is a standard residential home, not a permitted short-term rental.
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Every so often, a home so charming comes along that it truly stops you in your tracks. This turn-of-the-century 1904 Historic Eastlake Victorian is just that. From the moment you set eyes on this historic beauty, the craftsmanship is impossible to miss?from the soaring front gable and decorative fish-scale shingles to intricate original millwork, tall paired windows, narrow clapboard siding and gracious covered front porch. Perched above the street behind hand-stacked stone walls and a dramatic stone approach, this home is overflowing with the architectural character that makes East Nashville so special. Once you step through the original front door, the home will truly take your breath away. From the formal foyer to the grand living room with soaring 12-foot ceilings, original hardwood floors, stunning moldings, fireplaces in nearly every room and massive windows flooding the home with natural light, there is something magical around every corner. Situated on a rare, nearly double 75-foot-wide lot, the property offers an incredible sense of space?and we haven?t even gotten to the backyard. A true sanctuary, you can hear the gravel beneath your feet as you wander through the lush garden, surrounded by mature landscaping and hand-stacked stone walls. Tucked away is an incredible hand-built, conditioned studio?the ultimate creative retreat. Whether you?re a writer, musician, painter or simply looking for a private escape, this spectacular space feels a world away while sitting just steps from your back door. All of this just moments from East Nashville?s best restaurants, Shelby park and locally owned shops. This one is truly going to steal your heart.
Listing remarks via the Realtracs Internet Data Exchange.
Complete reported fields for 520 S 12th St (reference).
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pending | |||
| Closed | $680,000 | +$80,100 (+13.4%) vs list | |
| Under contract | |||
| Listed | $599,900 | ||
| Quitclaim deed | $0 | ||
| Deed recorded | $325,000 | ||
| Deed recorded | $139,000 | ||
| Deed recorded | $15,000 | ||
| Deed recorded | $9,500 | ||
| Deed recorded | $10,000 | ||
| Quitclaim deed | $0 | ||
| Deed recorded | $14,950 | ||
| Deed recorded | $6,000 |
Listed September 14, 2026, this listing was on the market 4 days before it went under contract. It closed on October 9, 2026 for $680,000 (+$80,100 (+13.4%) 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 520 S 12th St by year: $34,500 in 1999 to $460,000 in 2025, a change of +1233%. 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 | $395,000 | $56,700 | $8,300 | $460,000 | ROLL |
| 2021 | $207,000 | $114,900 | $9,700 | $331,600 | ROLL |
| 2017 | $160,000 | $118,000 | $5,500 | $283,500 | ROLL |
| 2013 | $30,000 | $164,600 | $300 | $194,900 | ROLL |
| 2009 | $20,000 | $178,700 | $300 | $199,000 | ROLL |
| 2005 | $14,000 | $136,200 | $200 | $150,400 | ROLL |
| 2002 | $12,000 | $120,800 | $200 | $133,000 | ROLL |
| 2001 | $12,000 | $3,700 | $200 | $15,900 | ROLL |
| 2000 | $8,100 | $26,200 | $100 | $34,500 | ROLL |
| 1999 | $8,100 | $26,200 | $100 | $34,500 | 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.
520 S 12th St sold for $680,000 on October 9, 2026, $80,100 (13.4%) above its last list price of $599,900. This home is no longer for sale; the figures below are the recorded sale, per Realtracs.
| Closing price | $680,000 |
|---|---|
| Closed | |
| Listed | |
| Under contract | |
| Days on market | 4 (listing to contract) |
| Last list price | $599,900 |
| Sale to list price | 113.4% |
| Prior recorded sale | $325,000 () |
| Change since the prior sale | +109% (+12.2% a year, unadjusted) |
| Area median days on market (12 mo) | 20 days, Shelby Hills (11 closings) |
| County appraised value | $460,000 |
| Sale vs. appraised value | +48% |
| Price per sq ft at closing | $439 |
Closing price and date per Realtracs via IDX. Not an estimate of current value.
| Metric | This home | Nashville 37206 active | Recently sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sale price / sq ft | $439 | $356 median | $365 median |
| Price position | - | +23% vs median | ~100% of list |
| Recent closings | - | - | 11 sales |
This sale beside the active Nashville 37206 market and recent recorded closings. Computed by Grant Hammond from Realtracs via IDX, as of October 27, 2026.
Its sale at $439/sq ft compares with a median of $356/sq ft across the 272 active homes in Nashville 37206 as of October 27, 2026.
Computed by Grant Hammond from 272 Nashville 37206 comparables (Realtracs via IDX), as of October 27, 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 | 6 in Shelby Hills |
|---|---|
| Recent absorption | about 1.8 sales / mo |
| Months of inventory | 3.3 months, a balanced market |
Over the past 12 months, homes in Shelby Hills sold at about 100% of list price.
Recorded sales in Shelby Hills: 17 in the past 12 months.
Supply-side and recent-sale context for Shelby Hills. Sale figures are trailing 6/12/24-month medians of recorded Shelby Hills closings. Source Realtracs via IDX, as of October 27, 2026.
520 S 12th St sits in Shelby Hills, Nashville, Davidson County.
In Nashville 37206, homes there are priced around $356 per square foot; inventory in Shelby Hills is running at about 3.3 months, a balanced market; recent sales in Shelby Hills closed near 100% of list price; 11 sales have been recorded in the past year.
Neighborhood housing-market facts computed by Grant Hammond from Realtracs via IDX, as of October 27, 2026.
Approximately 1.8 miles from downtown Nashville (straight-line distance).
520 S 12th St is zoned for Warner Elementary Enhanced Option, Stratford STEM Magnet School Lower Campus, 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.
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Comparable homes that closed near 520 S 12th St in the past 12 months, by price and size. Closing prices per Realtracs.
Comparable listings near 520 S 12th St, by price and size.
Listed by Robert Drimmer, Compass Tennessee, LLC. 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. 520 S 12th St, Nashville sold for $680,000 on October 9, 2026, per Realtracs. Ask Grant Hammond, Compass RE, about homes for sale nearby.
520 S 12th St was listed on September 14, 2026 and went under contract on September 18, 2026, after 4 days on the market, per Realtracs.
No. The asking price has been $599,900 since it was listed on September 14, 2026.
$680,000, closing on October 9, 2026, $80,100 (13.4%) above its last list price of $599,900; about $439 per square foot across 1,550 square feet.
Above. It sold for $680,000, $80,100 (13.4%) above its last list price of $599,900, per Realtracs.
The prior recorded sale was $325,000 on May 15, 2020 (county records). Earlier recorded sales: $139,000 (April 15, 2002), $15,000 (August 18, 2000), $9,500 (April 16, 1999). The 2026 sale was about 109% above the prior sale, roughly 12.2% a year over 6.4 years, not adjusted for renovations or other improvements.
Per the listing, a 1904 Victorian. 1,550 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, on 0.28 acres.
Homes under contract in Nashville 37206 on October 27, 2026 were listed at a median $400/sq ft, about the same as the median list price of $403/sq ft for those that closed there in the six months to October 27, 2026 (28 under contract, 182 closed, per Realtracs). These are asking prices, not sale prices: a direction, not a forecast.
The Davidson County Assessor appraised it at $460,000 in 2025, $331,600 in 2021, $283,500 in 2017 and $194,900 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 $680,000, about 48% above its 2025 county appraisal of $460,000 on the Davidson County record.
2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
520 S 12th St, Nashville was built in 1904.
520 S 12th St, Nashville is in the Shelby Hills subdivision of Nashville.
4 days on market from listing to contract, well under the 12-month median of 20 days for Shelby Hills home sales (11 closings with a recorded listing period, per Realtracs).
At about $439 per square foot, it sold about 20% above the $365 median of 11 recent comparable closings in Shelby Hills, per Realtracs. Computed by Grant Hammond.
520 S 12th St, Nashville is zoned for Warner Elementary Enhanced Option, Stratford STEM Magnet School Lower Campus, Stratford STEM Magnet School Upper Campus. Attendance zones and enrollment change, verify current zoning with the Metro Nashville Public Schools district.
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