News/September 29, 2026

12 South Homes for Sale: 1509 Ashwood Avenue, a Renovated 1920s Home Near Belmont

Jason Gruner, REALTOR®, Coldwell Banker Southern Realty

Front exterior of the brick bungalow with house number 1509 at 1509 Ashwood Avenue, one of the 12 South homes for sale near Belmont in Nashville

1509 Ashwood Avenue is one of the 12 South homes for sale that brings renovated 1920s character to the Belmont side of the neighborhood. It is a brick home with about 3,476 square feet, four bedrooms, three full baths, and one half bath, listed at $1,675,000. What caught my eye was the mix of historic Nashville feel and modern everyday function. Public remarks place it in the heart of Belmont, near Belmont University, with easy access to downtown, Interstate 440, and Interstate 65. From the street you see a classic brick front and a covered porch. Inside, a sitting room with a fireplace, a dedicated office, a well appointed kitchen, and a main level primary suite set the tone. I'm Jason Gruner with Coldwell Banker Southern Realty, and I watch 12 South Nashville every week. Here is what I see.

1509 Ashwood Avenue at a glance

Price	$1,675,000
Status	Active
Beds / baths	4 beds / 3 full baths + 1 half bath
Square feet	3,476
Year built	1920 (renovated)
Lot size	0.190 acres
HOA	None listed
MLS #	3546806
Listing agent	Josh Anderson, The Anderson Group Real Estate Services, LLC

Inside the home

From the entry, a gracious sitting room with a fireplace and a dedicated office space sets up the main floor. A dining area and spacious living areas follow, designed for both everyday comfort and entertaining. The well appointed kitchen features white cabinetry, a tile backsplash, striking countertops, pendant lighting, an oversized island, dual sinks, abundant storage, and appliances that remain with the home. Just off the kitchen, a separate den creates another inviting gathering space. A utility mud room with a wash sink adds everyday convenience, and the washer and dryer also convey.

Bright kitchen with white cabinetry, oversized island, and pendant lighting at 1509 Ashwood Avenue near 12 South Nashville

The main level primary suite is a private retreat with a large walk in closet and a spa inspired bath. The bath has a walk in tile shower, a standalone soaking tub, and beautiful finishes. Finished wood floors and thoughtful architectural details run through the living spaces, so the home reads as one continuous flow rather than a maze of closed off rooms.

Upstairs, one bedroom enjoys its own private bath while two additional bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath. A versatile upstairs flex space with a beverage refrigerator gives you even more room to relax or entertain. I always tell buyers to walk each bedroom with a tape measure, open every closet, and check water pressure in every bath. The feel of the hallways and the light in each room are things you only know when you are standing in them.

Spa inspired primary bath with soaking tub and walk in tile shower at 1509 Ashwood Avenue, 12 South Nashville area

Because this is a renovated 1920 home, I also want buyers to ask for the age and service history of the HVAC, roof, and water heater, and to confirm what was updated during the renovation.

Outdoor space and the lot

Outside, a fenced backyard gives you room to use, and one of the standout features is a covered second floor porch for taking in the surrounding Belmont setting. The covered front porch looks toward the street and reads as a true sitting porch, not just a stoop. That combination of a usable rear yard and an upstairs porch is part of what makes this home feel larger than the lot size alone suggests.

Rear exterior and fenced backyard at 1509 Ashwood Avenue near Belmont and 12 South Nashville

The lot is listed at 0.190 acres, and there is no HOA listed on the record. I would walk the fence line, the porch stairs, and the driveway in person before any offer.

Why Ashwood Avenue works near 12 South

Ashwood Avenue Nashville sits in Belmont, near Belmont University, on the west side of the broader 12 South area. Belmont University sits along Belmont Boulevard and Wedgewood Avenue. 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. The city's 2023 Complete and Green Street work on 12th added protected bike lanes and safer crossings. I will not invent a walk time from this address to 12th Avenue South. Exact walking times depend on which block you start from, so I always map the specific address when we tour. That Belmont framing, still close to the walkable strip and park, is why homes for sale in 12 South Nashville TN on streets like Ashwood get a second look.

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

If you want to see what living in 12 South is like, stop by the 12 South Farmers Market on a Tuesday. It runs every Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m., May through October, in Sevier Park. You will find locally grown produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, and handmade goods, plus live music and food trucks. The 2026 season is the market's 16th, and it wraps up in late October with a Halloween Harvest Festival. I like the Tuesday timing because it fits a workday. You can walk over after work, pick up dinner, hear some music, and be home in time to cook it. The rest of the week, the park's trails, playgrounds, and picnic shelters get steady use from neighbors. Small routines like that are why people call 12 South one of the best Nashville neighborhoods. It is not one big attraction. It is a lot of small, walkable things that fit into a normal week.

Covered front porch looking toward the street at 1509 Ashwood Avenue in the Belmont area near 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 from October 16, 2026 shows a three month average sold price of $1,253,462 and a median of $1,100,000. At $1,675,000, 1509 Ashwood Avenue sits above both the recent average and the recent median, which fits a renovated 1920s home of this size among current 12 South homes for sale.

How fast do 12 South homes sell?

Homes that closed in the last three months averaged 30 days on market. A renovated 1920s Belmont home 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. Living on Ashwood in Belmont keeps you near Belmont University and that broader walkable Nashville neighborhood.

What's near Ashwood Avenue?

Ashwood Avenue is in Belmont, near Belmont University, with access toward downtown, Interstate 440, and Interstate 65. Sevier Park and the 12th Avenue South strip sit in the wider 12 South area. Exact walking times 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 1509 Ashwood 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.