News/October 4, 2026

12 South Homes for Sale: 1101 Paris Avenue, a Renovated Craftsman with Detached Studio

Jason Gruner, REALTOR®, Coldwell Banker Southern Realty

Front exterior of the historic Craftsman at 1101 Paris Avenue, one of the 12 South homes for sale in Nashville

1101 Paris Avenue is one of the 12 South homes for sale that pairs a historic Craftsman exterior with a renovated interior and a detached studio over the garage. Public remarks describe a five bedroom home with five full baths and one half bath, about 4,782 square feet in the main house, plus a 688 square foot detached studio and garage, listed at $2,799,950. The listing calls out walnut cabinetry, white oak floors, a high end kitchen, and multiple living areas. What caught my eye was the DADU with a kitchenette, bath, and laundry, plus a fenced backyard and alley parking pad, all less than a block from Sevier Park and the 12 South restaurants and shopping. From the curb you see the street facing front porch. I'm Jason Gruner with Coldwell Banker Southern Realty, and I watch 12 South Nashville every week. Here is what I see.

1101 Paris Avenue at a glance

Price	$2,799,950
Status	Active
Beds / baths	5 beds / 5 full baths + 1 half bath
Square feet	4,782 plus 688 square foot detached studio and garage
Year built	1929, renovated
MLS #	3601526
Listing agent	Nathan Matwijec, Zeitlin Sotheby's International Realty

Inside the home

Public remarks frame this as a renovated 1929 Craftsman where the interior finish level matches the artisan exterior. Walnut cabinetry and white oak floors set the tone as soon as you step inside. Multiple living areas give you room to separate everyday living from quieter spaces. The high end kitchen sits at the center of how this house works day to day.

High end kitchen with island at 1101 Paris Avenue in 12 South Nashville

The kitchen has an island and the kind of cabinetry and finish level you expect when remarks lead with walnut and high end. I always tell people to open every cabinet, run the water, and check how the light hits the counters at different times of day. The living room with the stone fireplace is the next space I want buyers to sit in and feel. That fireplace anchors one of the living areas and gives the room a clear focus for evenings and gatherings.

Living room with stone fireplace at 1101 Paris Avenue, 12 South Nashville

Five full baths plus a half bath is a strong mix for a five bedroom home of this scale. Because this is a 1929 home that has been renovated, I want buyers to ask for the renovation scope in writing, the age and service history of the HVAC, roof, and water heater, and to confirm what conveys before any offer. Walk every room with a tape measure so the flow from kitchen to living areas, and from the main house to the DADU, matches what you need.

Outdoor space and the lot

Outside, public remarks describe a rear deck with outdoor seating, a fenced backyard, a DADU with a kitchenette, bath, and laundry, and an alley parking pad. The detached studio and garage adds about 688 square feet beyond the 4,782 square feet in the main house. That combination is the outdoor story here: a deck for sitting out, a fenced yard for privacy, a flexible DADU, and alley parking that does not depend only on the street.

Rear deck with outdoor seating at 1101 Paris Avenue near Sevier Park in 12 South Nashville

I would walk the deck, the fenced backyard, the DADU, and the alley parking pad in person before any offer. That is the only way to know how the outdoor space feels at this address and how the alley approach works for day to day parking. Confirm lot lines, fencing, and alley rules with the listing package and a survey if you move toward an offer.

Why Paris Avenue works in 12 South

Paris Avenue Nashville sits in the wider 12 South area, and public remarks place this home less than a block from Sevier Park and the 12 South restaurants and shopping. 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 listing also notes minutes to Hillsboro Village, Vanderbilt, and Belmont. 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 less than a block framing to Sevier Park is why homes for sale in 12 South Nashville TN on streets like Paris get a second look when buyers want a renovated Craftsman with a DADU close to the park.

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.

Fenced backyard and detached studio garage at 1101 Paris Avenue in 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 as of October 16, 2026 shows 85 homes for sale. The three month average sold price was $1,253,462 and the median was $1,100,000. At $2,799,950, 1101 Paris Avenue sits above the recent average and above the recent median, which fits a luxury renovated 1929 Craftsman with a DADU in a walkable Nashville neighborhood.

How fast do 12 South homes sell?

Homes that closed in the last three months averaged 30 days on market. A renovated 1929 Craftsman with a detached studio should be compared with other recent sales of similar age, size, finish, and accessory dwelling nearby, not only with brand new builds on 12th or much smaller cottages.

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 Paris Avenue less than a block from Sevier Park and the 12 South restaurants and shopping.

What's near Paris Avenue?

Paris Avenue sits in the wider 12 South area. Public remarks say this home is less than a block from Sevier Park and 12 South restaurants and shopping, and minutes to Hillsboro Village, Vanderbilt, and Belmont. 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 Paris 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.