5516 Traceside Dr, Nashville, TN 37221
5516 Traceside Dr, Nashville, TN 37221, sold for $885,000 on August 8, 2026 ($235/sq ft). 5 bd · 3.5 ba (3 full, 1 half) · 3,763 sqft · $235/sqft · 0.24 ac.
5516 Traceside Dr, Nashville, TN 37221, sold for $885,000 on August 8, 2026 ($235/sq ft). 5 bd · 3.5 ba (3 full, 1 half) · 3,763 sqft · $235/sqft · 0.24 ac.
Sold August 8, 2026 · $885,000
MLS #3234082 · listed May 31, 2026 · updated August 8, 2026
5-bed, 3.5-bath home at 5516 Traceside Dr in Traceside, Nashville, 3,763 sqft, sold for $885,000 on August 8, 2026 ($235/sqft), listed by Benchmark Realty, LLC.
5516 Traceside Dr, a 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in Nashville, TN 37221, sold for $885,000 on August 8, 2026, $14,000 (1.6%) below its last list price of $899,000, after 27 days on market, well over the Traceside 12-month median of 9 days. The listing described it as an updated 1999 home with a pool. At about $235/sq ft across 3,763 sq ft, the sale was about 7% below the Nashville 37221 median active list price of $253/sq ft and about 11% below the $263/sq ft median of 19 comparable home closings in the past year. It closed about 3% above its 2025 county appraisal of $859,600 and about 229% above the address's prior recorded sale of $268,820 in 1999. Traceside home sales over the past 12 months: a median sale price of $725,000, down 4.4% from the year before; $263/sq ft, down 1.9% (19 closings, per Realtracs). There are 2 active listings in Traceside today, and sales there have closed near 100% of list over the past year.
Recorded sales of this address: $218,400 in 1994, $268,820 in 1999, then $885,000 in 2026 (county records). The 2026 sale was about 229% above the prior sale, roughly 4.5% a year over 27.4 years, not adjusted for renovations or other improvements.
The sale price was about 3% above its 2025 county appraisal of $859,600 on the Davidson County record.
Timeline: listed May 31, 2026, under contract June 27, 2026 after 27 days on market, closed August 8, 2026, per Realtracs. It closed 4.8% below its original list price of $929,900 after one price change.
Time to sell: 27 days on market, well over the 12-month median of 9 days for Traceside home sales (10 closings with a recorded listing period, per Realtracs).
Recent closings in Traceside: 19 comparable homes from $630,000 to $885,000, a median of $263/sq ft; this sale at $235/sq ft is about 11% below that median.
Market read: the Traceside market is seller-favored today, at about 1.3 months of inventory; sales there have closed near 100% of list over the past year.
School zone: assigned to Harpeth Valley Elementary, Bellevue Middle, James Lawson High School. Attendance zones can change; verify current assignment with the district.
Next step: ask Grant Hammond about homes for sale near 5516 Traceside Dr 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 8, 2026.
This is a standard residential home, not a permitted short-term rental.
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Welcome to one of Nashville's most inviting neighborhoods, where tree-lined sidewalks, friendly neighbors, wide streets, and top-tier amenities create a true sense of community. From morning walkers and joggers filling the sidewalks to afternoons by the neighborhood pool, clubhouse, or playground, this is the kind of setting that feels connected, comfortable, and easy to love. Inside, this move-in ready home offers a rarely available floor plan, the largest in the neighborhood, with fresh flooring and paint throughout, a new HVAC, vaulted ceilings, two staircases, and an open Great Room with a gas fireplace and built-in cabinetry on both sides. The kitchen opens beautifully to the Great Room and features quartz countertops, creating an ideal layout for everyday living, hosting, and gathering. The main-level primary suite includes separate dual closets and an updated primary bath with granite counters, new sinks, and new fixtures. Step outside to a spacious two-tier back deck, approximately 23x19, overlooking a private backyard with room to relax, entertain, or enjoy quiet evenings surrounded by mature greenery. The two-story garage offers an impressive amount of storage, along with potential options for future finished square footage. Located just around the corner from shopping, dining, and easy access to downtown Nashville, downtown Franklin, and so much of Middle Tennessee, this home offers convenience without giving up neighborhood charm. Close to Bellevue One, the YMCA, Harpeth Valley Elementary, the new James Lawson High School, and one of Nashville's most popular Catholic schools, this one is a home run. Rarely available, move-in ready, beautifully updated, and ready to welcome you home. Come tour! Also see attached Narrated Video Tour, Zillow 3D Tour and attached MLS document for additional updates.
Listing remarks via the Realtracs Internet Data Exchange.
Complete reported fields for 5516 Traceside Dr (reference).
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pending | |||
| Closed | $885,000 | -$14,000 (-1.6%) vs list | |
| Price change | $899,000 | -$30,900 (-3.3%) | |
| Under contract | |||
| Listed | $929,900 | ||
| Deed recorded | $268,820 | ||
| Deed recorded | $218,400 | ||
| Quitclaim deed | $0 |
Listed May 31, 2026, this listing was on the market 27 days before it went under contract. The price has been reduced once, from $929,900 to $899,000 (-3.3%). The most recent change was first seen on our daily record June 28, 2026. It closed on August 8, 2026 for $885,000 (-$14,000 (-1.6%) 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 5516 Traceside Dr by year: $294,800 in 1999 to $859,600 in 2025, a change of +192%. 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 | $147,500 | $712,100 | $0 | $859,600 | ROLL |
| 2021 | $88,000 | $449,100 | $0 | $537,100 | ROLL |
| 2017 | $74,000 | $390,400 | $0 | $464,400 | ROLL |
| 2013 | $62,000 | $310,500 | $0 | $372,500 | ROLL |
| 2009 | $55,000 | $313,300 | $0 | $368,300 | ROLL |
| 2005 | $50,000 | $268,500 | $0 | $318,500 | ROLL |
| 2001 | $50,000 | $224,300 | $0 | $274,300 | INF |
| 2000 | $30,000 | $0 | $0 | $260,900 | ROLL |
| 1999 | $30,000 | $264,800 | $0 | $294,800 | PR |
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.
5516 Traceside Dr sold for $885,000 on August 8, 2026, $14,000 (1.6%) below its last list price of $899,000. This home is no longer for sale; the figures below are the recorded sale, per Realtracs.
| Closing price | $885,000 |
|---|---|
| Closed | |
| Listed | |
| Under contract | |
| Days on market | 27 (listing to contract) |
| Original list price | $929,900 |
| Price changes while listed | 1 |
| Last list price | $899,000 |
| Sale to list price | 98.4% |
| Prior recorded sale | $268,820 () |
| Change since the prior sale | +229% (+4.5% a year, unadjusted) |
| Area median days on market (12 mo) | 9 days, Traceside (10 closings) |
| County appraised value | $859,600 |
| Sale vs. appraised value | +3% |
| Price per sq ft at closing | $235 |
| HOA dues (as listed) | $105 / mo |
Closing price and date per Realtracs via IDX. Not an estimate of current value.
| Metric | This home | Nashville 37221 active | Recently sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sale price / sq ft | $235 | $253 median | $263 median |
| Price position | - | -7% vs median | ~100% of list |
| Nashville 37221 vs greater Nashville | - | -24% | - |
| Recent closings | - | - | 19 sales |
This sale beside the active Nashville 37221 market and recent recorded closings. Computed by Grant Hammond from Realtracs via IDX, as of October 8, 2026.
Its sale at $235/sq ft compares with a median of $253/sq ft across the 315 active homes in Nashville 37221 today.
Nashville 37221 trades about 24% below greater Nashville on a price-per-square-foot basis.
Taken together, this home reads in line with Nashville 37221 on a per-square-foot basis.
Computed by Grant Hammond from 315 Nashville 37221 comparables (Realtracs via IDX), as of October 8, 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 | 2 in Traceside |
|---|---|
| Recent absorption | about 1.5 sales / mo |
| Months of inventory | 1.3 months, a seller-favored market (tight supply) |
Over the past 12 months, homes in Traceside sold at about 100% of list price.
Recorded sales in Traceside: 19 in the past 12 months.
Supply-side and recent-sale context for Traceside. Sale figures are trailing 6/12/24-month medians of recorded Traceside closings. Source Realtracs via IDX, as of September 13, 2026.
5516 Traceside Dr sits in Traceside, Nashville, Davidson County.
In Nashville 37221, homes there are priced around $253 per square foot; inventory in Traceside is running at about 1.3 months, a seller-favored market; recent sales in Traceside closed near 100% of list price; 19 sales have been recorded in the past year.
Neighborhood housing-market facts computed by Grant Hammond from Realtracs via IDX, as of October 8, 2026.
Approximately 13 miles from downtown Nashville (straight-line distance).
5516 Traceside Dr is zoned for Harpeth Valley Elementary, Bellevue Middle, James Lawson High School. 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 5516 Traceside Dr in the past 12 months, by price and size. Closing prices per Realtracs.
Comparable listings near 5516 Traceside Dr, by price and size.
Listed by Erika Kurre, Benchmark Realty, 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. 5516 Traceside Dr, Nashville sold for $885,000 on August 8, 2026, per Realtracs. Ask Grant Hammond, Compass RE, about homes for sale nearby.
5516 Traceside Dr was listed on May 31, 2026 and went under contract on June 27, 2026, after 27 days on the market, per Realtracs.
Yes. It was first listed at $929,900. The price has been reduced once, most recently to $899,000 by June 28, 2026, a total change of -3.3%.
$885,000, closing on August 8, 2026, $14,000 (1.6%) below its last list price of $899,000; about $235 per square foot across 3,763 square feet.
Below. It sold for $885,000, $14,000 (1.6%) below its last list price of $899,000 and 4.8% below its original list price of $929,900, per Realtracs.
The prior recorded sale was $268,820 on March 30, 1999 (county records). Earlier recorded sales: $218,400 (May 9, 1994). The 2026 sale was about 229% above the prior sale, roughly 4.5% a year over 27.4 years, not adjusted for renovations or other improvements.
Per the listing, an updated 1999 home with a pool. 3,763 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms (3 full, 1 half), on 0.24 acres.
Traceside home sales over the past 12 months: a median sale price of $725,000, down 4.4% from the year before; $263/sq ft, down 1.9% (19 closings, per Realtracs).
The Davidson County Assessor appraised it at $859,600 in 2025, $537,100 in 2021, $464,400 in 2017 and $372,500 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 $885,000, about 3% above its 2025 county appraisal of $859,600 on the Davidson County record.
5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms (3 full, 1 half).
5516 Traceside Dr, Nashville was built in 1999.
5516 Traceside Dr, Nashville is in the Traceside subdivision of Nashville.
HOA dues were $105 per month, as listed.
27 days on market from listing to contract, well over the 12-month median of 9 days for Traceside home sales (10 closings with a recorded listing period, per Realtracs).
At about $235 per square foot, it sold about 11% below the $263 median of 19 recent comparable closings in Traceside, per Realtracs. Computed by Grant Hammond.
5516 Traceside Dr, Nashville is zoned for Harpeth Valley Elementary, Bellevue Middle, James Lawson High School. Attendance zones and enrollment change, verify current zoning with the Metro Nashville Public Schools district.
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