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Lockeland Springs

Lockeland Springs

$885,658 Average Value
$464 Average Price per Sq Ft
16 Homes For Sale

A historic neighborhood in buzzing East Nashville

In the late 1800s, electric streetcar lines connected east Nashville to downtown, transforming a neighborhood that was once settled by the elites, into a more accessible suburb. Through this development, the area known as Lockeland Springs began to grow, and a new class of teachers, railroad workers and merchants moved in. By 1978, residents founded the Lockeland Springs Neighborhood Association, a group that is still active today and hosts events like porch parties, holiday celebrations and general meetings throughout the year. As East Nashville’s commercial development has increased – specifically in the neighboring community of Five Points, an artsy dining and nightlife district – so too has the demand for homes. “Lockeland Springs has been one of the most desirable pockets of East Nashville for quite some time because that’s where the neighborhood really started to transition after the 1998 tornado,” explains Realtor Robert Drimmer. “It’s right beside Five Points, a commercial hub that everyone in the neighborhood walks to.” Nashville native and Realtor Griffin Jamerson echoes this sentiment, “It’s the best part of East Nashville. Lockeland Springs still feels like old Nashville. Its historic, well-kept homes make it both traditional and unique. It’s the type of neighborhood that people who visit Music City expect to see.”
Barista Parlor is a local hotspot in the Lockeland Springs neighborhood.
Barista Parlor is a local hotspot in the Lockeland Springs neighborhood.
Lockeland Springs is a quiet community were people sit with friend on their front porches.
Lockeland Springs is a quiet community were people sit with friend on their front porches.
You can get a drink with friends or tacos from the food truck outside at Chopper.
You can get a drink with friends or tacos from the food truck outside at Chopper.
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Some of Nashville’s best-preserved historic homes

Lockeland Springs has some of the city’s best-preserved historic houses – and with that, some of its highest prices. The average home value here is more than $300,000 over the average for the Nashville metro area, and homes sell after an average of 18 days, less than half the national average of 44. “A lot of the homes here were built between the late 1800s and the 1920s,” Jamerson says. “There are very active neighborhood associations and historic societies in Lockeland that work to preserve the older homes. Many people are interested in buying older homes for their unique accents such as intricate moldings and pocket doors.” Most homes here are historic – buyers will find early 20th-century farmhouses, Craftsman and Tudors – and new builds typically mimic the architecture of the neighborhood’s original homes. In Lockeland Springs, $500,000 to $1 million can buy a sizeable, well-restored single-family home, and a million to $2 million buys new builds and historic homes that are particularly large or architecturally unique.
There are newer craftsman homes in the Lockland Springs neighborhood.
There are newer craftsman homes in the Lockland Springs neighborhood.
There are colorful Victorian homes in the Lockland Springs neighborhood.
There are colorful Victorian homes in the Lockland Springs neighborhood.
There are beautifully renovates historic homes in the Lockland Springs neighborhood.
There are beautifully renovates historic homes in the Lockland Springs neighborhood.
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East Nashville dining and nightlife

Five Points’ dining and nightlife scene feeds into Lockeland Springs, which also has its own collection of bars, restaurants and bakeries. Five Daughters Bakery sits at the neighborhood’s northeast corner and is known for its croissant-like 100-layer donuts, and its paleo and gluten-free pastry options. Beside the bakery, Two Ten Jack is a modern Japanese restaurant serving ramen and sushi, and Graze serves plant-based breakfast, lunch and dinner entrees. Bill’s Sandwich Palace, central to the neighborhood, serves an eclectic mix of hearty sandwiches and the Frothy Monkey on the south end serves coffee, brunch and dinner. The neighborhood’s best-known restaurant is Lockeland Table, which serves upscale Southern food in a rustic setting. “Lockeland Table is the quintessential farm-to-table restaurant,” Drimmer says. “It’s owned by a local family in a beautifully repurposed building.” He also recommends Urban Cowboy, a neighborhood bed and breakfast with a restaurant and bar. “It’s set in a beautiful old Victorian home with indoor and outdoor bars and fireplaces where people will sit and have cocktails in the wintertime,” he says. “It’s very vibey and cool.” For groceries, residents shop at the ALDI or Kroger in the neighborhood’s northwest corner. Nightlife options include Chopper, a colorful tiki bar on Gallatin; Dion’s Bar & Grill, a cozy diner and dive bar; and Lipstick Lounge, a bar with karaoke and trivia.
Aldi's grocery store is located in the Lockland Springs neighborhood.
Aldi's grocery store is located in the Lockland Springs neighborhood.
Lockland Springs is home the the famous Dino bar where locals like to hang out.
Lockland Springs is home the the famous Dino bar where locals like to hang out.
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The Lockeland Springs Neighborhood Association and Holiday Lights Trolley Tour

The Lockeland Springs Neighborhood Association hosts monthly porch parties, quarterly general meetings, summer movie nights and the Lockeland Springs Home and Garden Tour each spring. Each December, residents can buy tickets to the neighborhood’s Holiday Lights Trolley Tour, where passengers ride a trolley through Lockeland Springs to observe the lights while enjoying a glass of wine or a hot cider.

A walkable East Nashville neighborhood

Lockeland Springs is a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood 3 miles northeast of downtown Nashville. Residents can walk to neighborhood schools, restaurants, grocery stores and the neighboring Five Points dining and nightlife district. Driving downtown takes about 10 minutes, and the WeGo Public Transit bus takes 30. The nearest medical center is Nashville General Hospital, 5 miles west. The Nashville International Airport is 8 miles southeast.
With sidewalks throughout the Lockland Springs neighborhood it is a great place to take a walk.
With sidewalks throughout the Lockland Springs neighborhood it is a great place to take a walk.
Residents of Lockland Springs can bike to work in downtown Nashville which is just 2 miles away.
Residents of Lockland Springs can bike to work in downtown Nashville which is just 2 miles away.
There are several bus stops in the Lockland Springs neighborhood.
There are several bus stops in the Lockland Springs neighborhood.
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Lockeland Elementary and the Episcopal School of Nashville

Neighborhood students can walk to their assigned public school, Lockeland Elementary. Lockeland Elementary has a B-plus grade and ranks as the fourth best public elementary school in Davidson County on Niche. After Lockeland, students attend East Nashville Middle School and East Nashville Magnet High School, both of which have C-minuses on Niche. East Nashville Magnet High School is an International Baccalaureate World School offering Advanced Placement, dual credit and dual enrollment through Nashville State Community College. Lockeland Springs is also home to the Episcopal School of Nashville, a private elementary school with an A-plus on Niche.
Lockeland Springs Elementary was built of the site of the founding Lockland Mansion.
Lockeland Springs Elementary was built of the site of the founding Lockland Mansion.
Episcopal School of Nashville relocated to the historic Ross building in East Nashville.
Episcopal School of Nashville relocated to the historic Ross building in East Nashville.
The East Nashville Magnet Middle School sits next to East Nashville Highschool.
The East Nashville Magnet Middle School sits next to East Nashville Highschool.
East Nashville Magnet High School has a football and track field in Nashville.
East Nashville Magnet High School has a football and track field in Nashville.
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Bass Park and Shelby Park

Lockeland Springs is home to the city’s smallest park, Bass Park, a green space beside the historic Holly Street Fire Hall. The 300-acre Shelby Park borders the neighborhood to the east and offers a playground, baseball fields, a public golf course and a boat ramp into the Cumberland River. It’s also home to the Shelby Park Community Center, which has a gym, tennis courts and after-school and summer programs for kids.
Fishers can cast a reel at the Shelby Park lake.
Fishers can cast a reel at the Shelby Park lake.
Bass Park is located next to the historic fire station and is Nashville's smallest park.
Bass Park is located next to the historic fire station and is Nashville's smallest park.
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Crime

Lockeland Springs's crime score on the CAP Index is 4 out of 10, which is on par with the national average.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Nashville International

16 min drive

Bus

N 16th St & Ordway Pl Sb

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S 19th St & Lillian St Sb

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N 16th St & Eastland Ave Nb

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Fatherland & S 17th St

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S 19th St & Shelby Ave Eb

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Eastland Ave & Chapel Ave Eb

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Eastland Ave & Setliff Pl Eb

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Lockeland Springs US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Lockeland Springs Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$899,900
Median Sale Price
$805,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$862,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,099,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
40
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-21%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$464

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
912
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Median Year Built
1930
Months of Supply
4.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,988
On par with the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,215
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,193
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
720
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Jul 13
    2 - 4pm

    1417 Calvin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206

    $889,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,774 Sq Ft
    • 1417 Calvin Ave
    • New 14 days ago

    Lovely Lockeland Springs! This renovated historic home is located in the heart of East Nashville's most sought after neighborhoods.Timeless character with modern updates that you don't want to miss. Features include a remodeled kitchen with new designer appliances and custom cabinetry, new exterior and interior paint, refinished hardwood floors, remodeled bathrooms, new light fixtures, new

    Tanya Key Adams Benchmark Realty, LLC

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  • Sunday, Jul 13
    2 - 4pm

    512 N 17th St, Nashville, TN 37206

    $975,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,750 Sq Ft
    • 512 N 17th St

    Welcome to this beautifully designed 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home nestled in one of East Nashville’s most sought-after neighborhoods—Lockeland Springs. Built in 2014 on a full-sized lot, not an HPR, it’s a rare newer construction that provides modern comforts with the feel of an historic home. With two spacious primary suites, a bonus room, and a flexible floor plan, this home offers the perfect

    Brooks Spellings Zeitlin Sotheby's International Realty

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  • Sunday, Jul 13
    2 - 4pm

    415 N 17th St, Nashville, TN 37206

    $849,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,733 Sq Ft
    • 415 N 17th St
    • New 23 days ago

    Historic Lockeland Springs bungalow on a wide corner lot shaded by a graceful weeping willow. Turn-key w/ room to expand, built in 1920, and an easy walk to favorites such as Bill’s Sandwich Palace, Noko and Urban Cowboy, this property blends timeless character with the best of East Nashville living. Step onto the rocking chair front porch and feel instantly at home. The large, fenced yard

    Ryan Tombul Compass Tennessee, LLC

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
2,029
Median Age
40
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.8%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$130,040
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$161,724

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.2%
College Graduates
74.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
31.8%
% Population in Labor Force
87.6%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
14''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

38 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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