News/October 1, 2026

12 South Homes for Sale: 1101 Montrose Avenue, a Renovated 1922 Home with DADU One Block from 12 South

Jason Gruner, REALTOR®, Coldwell Banker Southern Realty

Front exterior of the renovated dark brick bungalow with porch, picket fence, and arbor gate at 1101 Montrose Avenue, one of the 12 South homes for sale in Nashville

1101 Montrose Avenue is one of the 12 South homes for sale that puts historic Nashville character next to a full 2024 renovation, just one block from the heart of 12 South. Originally built in 1922, the home was thoughtfully reimagined through an extensive renovation and substantial addition completed by The Magness Group. It offers about 3,915 total square feet, including a 783 square foot detached DADU, with five bedrooms and five and a half baths, listed at $2,850,000. What caught my eye was the main level primary suite, a second main level bedroom, four ensuite bedrooms in the main residence, and the private living space above the alley access two car garage. From the street you see a dark brick bungalow, a covered porch, a picket fence, and an arbor gate. I'm Jason Gruner with Coldwell Banker Southern Realty, and I watch 12 South Nashville every week. Here is what I see.

1101 Montrose Avenue at a glance

Price	$2,850,000
Status	Active
Beds / baths	5 beds / 5 full baths + 1 half bath
Square feet	3,915 total (main 3,132 + DADU 783)
Year built	1922 (renovation and addition completed 2024)
Lot size	0.180 acres (50 x 159), corner lot in Montrose Place
HOA	None listed
MLS #	3530802
Listing agent	Patrick Higgins, Compass Tennessee, LLC

Inside the home

The main residence is about 3,132 square feet. Public remarks describe natural light, hardwood floors, designer selections, a fireplace, a wet bar, and generous storage. The expansive kitchen has a large center island and a pantry, with an open connection to the dining and living areas. That open flow is what buyers ask for when they want the kitchen to stay part of the conversation.

Expansive kitchen with large center island, pendant lights, and open connection to dining at 1101 Montrose Avenue in 12 South Nashville

Four bedrooms in the main residence each have an ensuite bath. That includes a main level primary suite and an additional main level bedroom, which is a layout people look for when they want flexible sleeping and living on one floor. I always tell buyers to walk each bedroom with a tape measure, open every closet, and check water pressure in every bath.

Primary bedroom with hardwood floors at 1101 Montrose Avenue, 12 South Nashville

Above the detached alley access two car garage, the private DADU adds about 783 square feet with a bedroom, full bath, kitchen, living area, closets, and separate laundry. Public remarks note it can serve as a guest suite or separate living space, subject to applicable rules. Confirm with your agent and local regulations what uses are allowed before you build any plan around that space. Because this is a 1922 home with a 2024 renovation and addition, I also want buyers to ask for the age and service history of the HVAC, roof, and water heater, and to confirm what conveys with the sale.

Outdoor space and the lot

Outside, the lot is listed at 0.180 acres on a 50 by 159 corner lot in Montrose Place. There is no HOA listed on the record. Public remarks describe a fenced, flat yard with professionally installed turf throughout, covered outdoor living, and that alley access two car garage. The turf keeps the outdoor space usable with less day to day mowing than a traditional lawn.

Rear exterior with covered patio and fenced turf yard at 1101 Montrose Avenue near 12 South Nashville

I would walk the fence line, the covered patio, the turf, and the garage alley approach in person before any offer. That is the only way to know how the outdoor space feels at this address.

Why Montrose Avenue works in 12 South

Montrose Avenue Nashville sits in Montrose Place, and public remarks place this home one block from the heart of 12 South. Sevier Park anchors the south end of 12 South with about 20 acres of green space, playgrounds, trails, and the Sevier Park Community Center. The shops and restaurants on 12th Avenue South give the neighborhood its day to day energy. I will not invent a walk time from this address to a specific storefront on 12th Avenue South beyond what the listing already says. Exact walking times depend on which block you start from, so I always map the specific address when we tour. That one block framing is why homes for sale in 12 South Nashville TN on streets like Montrose get a second look when buyers want historic character close to the strip.

Living in 12 South, one of Nashville's best neighborhoods

The 12th Avenue South strip is why a lot of people first hear about 12 South. It is a walkable run of local shops, national brands, coffee, and casual restaurants on one tree lined street. Frothy Monkey's original location is here. Five Daughters Bakery draws a line on Saturday mornings for its 100 layer doughnut. Edley's Bar B Que got its start in 12 South before it expanded around Nashville. Urban Grub turned an old car wash into a dinner spot. For shopping, Imogene + Willie is known for its denim, and Buck Mason and White's Mercantile are close by. Weekend mornings get busy with visitors, and weekdays are calmer, which is when I like to walk it. Parking on 12th is metered, so living within walking distance changes how you use the street. You stop planning trips and start just going. That is what I mean when I call 12 South a walkable Nashville neighborhood. Shops change over time, so I always tell people to check hours before they go.

Covered outdoor patio and yard at dusk at 1101 Montrose Avenue in Montrose Place, 12 South Nashville

The 12 South market right now

As of October 16, 2026, my Realtracs "12 South" List view shows 85 homes for sale and 13 under contract (10 still taking showings and 3 not). Over the last three months, 40 homes closed. Recent sales averaged $1,253,462, with a median of $1,100,000, and spent an average of 30 days on market. Under contract means a buyer and seller have a signed agreement but the sale has not closed yet. These numbers move every week, so treat them as a snapshot, not a forecast. If you want every 12 South sale broken down, get my monthly report at 12southhomesreport.com.

12 South FAQ

What do homes in 12 South cost?

My Realtracs snapshot for inventory as of October 16, 2026 shows 85 homes for sale. From the complete Statistics Report dated October 5, 2026, the three month average sold price was $1,253,462 and the median was $1,100,000. At $2,850,000, 1101 Montrose Avenue sits above both the recent average and the recent median, which fits a renovated 1922 home of this size with a private DADU.

How fast do 12 South homes sell?

Homes that closed in the last three months averaged 30 days on market on the October 5 Statistics Report. A renovated 1922 home with a 2024 addition and a DADU should be compared with other recent sales of similar age, size, and finish nearby, not only with brand new builds on 12th.

Is 12 South walkable?

Yes. 12 South is a walkable Nashville neighborhood built around 12th Avenue South, with Sevier Park at the south end and protected bike lanes along the main corridor. Public remarks place 1101 Montrose Avenue one block from the heart of 12 South.

What's near Montrose Avenue?

Montrose Avenue sits in Montrose Place. Public remarks say this home is one block from the heart of 12 South. Sevier Park and the 12th Avenue South strip sit in the wider 12 South area. Exact walking times to a specific shop depend on which block you start from, so I always map the specific address when we tour.

More 12 South homes for sale

If you want to see 1101 Montrose Avenue, I'd be glad to walk it with you and compare it with recent 12 South real estate sales. Get in touch here anytime. If you own nearby and want a no pressure comparison with the latest sales, I'm happy to put that together.