Donelson
Ranch-style homes and Cape Cods
Strolling through the streets, often canopied with mature trees, the landscape comprises ranch-style homes, the occasional Cape Cod and a few townhouse communities. “Donelson tends to attract a lot of young families who are moving into recently renovated brick ramblers, although I’m sure there are quite a few retirees as well. Most houses were built in the 1950s and 1960s, boasting larger lots than downtown,” Gallagher says. The median home price for a single-family home hovers just under $400,000, with an average lot size around 16,117 square feet. Prospective homebuyers can score a townhouse starting in the mid $200,000s to the mid $400,000s for a modern new build. Single-family homes range from a small rambler in the lower-to-mid $300,000s to the $700,000s, boasting an in-ground pool on almost a full acre.Academy programs at McGavock
The Metro Nashville Public School District serves the neighborhood, receiving average ratings on Niche. Students attend Pennington Elementary School, scoring a C, and Two Rivers Middle School, achieving a C-minus. Also scoring a C rating, McGavock High School offers Advanced Placement courses and four career academies. These programs provide opportunities for students to jump-start their careers, such as the Gaylord Opryland Academy of Hospitality and the CMT Digital Design and Communications Academy.Afternoon jogs on the greenway
The Cumberland River winds around the edge of the community, offering a tranquil escape from everyday life. Along the river’s banks, Two Rivers Park is full of outdoor enthusiasts exploring the paths along the Shelby Bottoms Greenway, friends striking up a game of disc golf while barks from the dog park echo through the air. The park is also home to a skatepark, where teenagers can perfect their kickflip on a sunny day, a playground, a golf course and the Wave Country swimming pool. Across the street, Heartland Park is home to soccer fields where the Nashville Youth Soccer Association plays. It’s also where morning joggers find solace amongst the winding trails on Stones River greenway while kayakers and fishers dot the evening landscape.Endless amenities within minutes
Despite its quiet suburban streets, locals don’t have to travel far for a good meal. Nectar Urban Cantina is a popular spot for tacos and a margarita, while McNamara’s Irish Pub & Restaurant offers a cozy atmosphere for an after-work beer with friends. Residents can fuel up for the day at Caliber Coffee Co. before heading out to Publix Super Market at The Crossings Shopping Center to knock off that to-do list. “Donelson is close to downtown, has a Publix and a great retail corridor,” Gallagher says. The shopping center is also home to Harbor Freight Tools for home projects and Anytime Fitness. Just outside the neighborhood, Opry Mills mall is the one-stop-shop for all retail needs.Quick commutes to downtown Nashville
Interstate 40 borders the community, providing residences a straight shot into the heart of downtown, while US Route 70 also feeds into Nashville or the surrounding towns. Locals can hop on the WeGo Star, a commuter train that runs from downtown Nashville to Lebanon, with a stop at the Donelson Station. Commuters can also catch one of the buses along Lebanon Pike for a quick ride.Events at the Grand Ole Opry
Just 8 miles from the heart of downtown Nashville and 4 miles from the Grand Ole Opry, residents are spoiled with a long list of annual events, festivals and concerts throughout the year. In the winter, The Gaylord Opryland’s A Country Christmas features an ice-skating rink, hand-carved ice sculptures and activities for the whole family. Other major festivals include Nashville’s Oktoberfest, where 10 blocks of Historic Germantown is filled with crowds, music and endless beer, and the CMA Fest, the longest running country music festival in the world that lasts for four days.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Tyler Henson
Keller Williams - Hood Company
(931) 650-5218
161 Total Sales
1 in Donelson
$310,000 Price
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Chance Paschall
Stevens Group
(844) 987-3893
20 Total Sales
1 in Donelson
$260,000 Price
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Kristopher Esqueda
Compass
(629) 300-5268
60 Total Sales
6 in Donelson
$300K - $425K Price Range
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Jordan Solomon
Bradford Real Estate
(629) 213-2120
45 Total Sales
1 in Donelson
$341,000 Price
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Sam Miller
Benchmark Realty, LLC
(615) 437-9818
165 Total Sales
6 in Donelson
$275K - $482K Price Range
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Michael Adly
Majesty Realty
(615) 703-9466
167 Total Sales
5 in Donelson
$318K - $420K Price Range
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Donelson | US |
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Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
Robbery | 3 | 4 |
Burglary | 5 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
Larceny | 5 | 4 |
Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Donelson Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Donelson, Nashville sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Donelson, Nashville over the last 12 months is $417,250, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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