Sprawling East Nashville

From my quiet table at Portland Brew Coffee, I just overheard some folks raise their voices and talk about how East Nashville is "sprawling". She was saying how the increased demand started in Lockeland Springs (North of Shelby & South of Eastland), but now it includes the surrounding areas as well.

I'm not sure what they're discussing now, but this statement got my attention.

As East Nashville home prices have increased over the past few years, especially in the historic neighborhoods like East End and Lockeland Springs, many buyers in the lower price ranges have struggled finding something affordable within these boundaries. So, they've turned to the areas immediately surrounding these more expensive areas.

Eastwood Neighbors seemed to be one of the first to make the leap so that these days home prices there are rivaling those a few blocks south in Lockeland Springs.

Now areas like Rosebank, Shelby Hills, Maxwell Neighbors- and more recently- Cleveland/McFerrin Park have all seen notable improvements. Not only are homes throughout the area getting renovated and rebuilt, but larger projects like condo/commercial developments are forming as well as city improvements like new sidewalks and historic-looking street signs.

I love it all. It's exciting to see things improve, especially when old historic homes that have been neglected or 'remuddled' are given a new life and restored.

Back to my coffee...

-Peter

www.NashvilleCityHomes.com