News/September 26, 2026

12 South Homes for Sale: 2229A 11th Avenue South, a 2018 Home on a Quiet Dead End

Jason Gruner, REALTOR®, Coldwell Banker Southern Realty

Front exterior of the blue-gray two-story home with white trim and wood front steps at 2229A 11th Avenue South, one of the 12 South homes for sale in 12 South Nashville

2229A 11th Avenue South is one of the 12 South homes for sale that sits on a quieter stretch instead of a busy cut-through. It is a 2018 detached home with about 2,375 square feet, four bedrooms, and four full baths. What caught my eye was the layout math. A main-level bedroom with a full bath, plus three upstairs bedrooms that each have their own full bath, means you are not fighting over bathrooms every morning. The open main level has hardwood floors, granite counters, stainless appliances, and a gas range. I'm Jason Gruner with Coldwell Banker Southern Realty, and I keep tabs on 12 South Nashville every week. At $1,050,000, this is a newer detached home near the heart of a walkable Nashville neighborhood. Here is what I see.

2229A 11th Avenue South at a glance

Price	$1,050,000
Status	Active
Beds / baths	4 beds / 4 full baths
Square feet	2,375
Year built	2018
Property type	Residential, HPR-Detached
MLS #	3530854
Listing agent	Kristee Dickson, Onward Real Estate

Inside the home

From the front door, you step onto dark hardwood and look through a wide opening into the living room. The living area has a fireplace with a wood mantel, white built-ins on both sides, and enough room for a full sofa setup. Natural light comes in from the side windows, and the floors run clean from the entry into the main living space.

Living room with hardwood floors, fireplace, and built-ins at 2229A 11th Avenue South, 12 South Nashville

The open main level is set up for everyday cooking and gathering. Granite counters, stainless appliances, and a gas range handle weeknight meals without a closed-off kitchen. Hardwood continues through the living areas, so the whole main floor reads as one continuous space rather than a maze of small rooms.

The bedroom plan is the real differentiator here. There is a bedroom with a full bath on the main level, which works well when someone wants to skip the stairs or when guests need privacy. Upstairs, all three bedrooms have their own full baths. Four bedrooms and four full baths in 2,375 square feet is a strong ratio for 12 South real estate, especially in a 2018 build where the roof and mechanical systems are still relatively young.

I always tell buyers to walk the upstairs with a tape measure and to confirm closet sizes in person. Remarks get you most of the way there, but the feel of the hallways and the light in each bedroom are things you only know when you are standing in them. I would also open every bath, check water pressure, and look at how the laundry is placed relative to the bedrooms.

Because this is a 2018 build, I also want buyers to ask for the age of the HVAC, water heater, and any remaining builder warranties. Newer construction is not maintenance-free, but it usually means fewer immediate capital items than a century-old cottage on the next block.

Outdoor space and the lot

The covered front porch faces the street with wood steps, white columns, and the house number on the porch post. It is a small, usable stoop rather than a deep sitting porch, and it matches the modern craftsman look of the blue-gray siding and white trim. A concrete driveway runs along the side of the home toward the back of the property.

Covered front porch with wood steps and house number 2229 A at 2229A 11th Avenue South, 12 South Nashville

This is an HPR-detached home on a quiet dead end stretch of 11th Avenue South. That matters if you have been touring 12 South and getting worn down by through-traffic. You still get detached living and a short hop to the 12th Avenue South strip, but the street itself is calmer. I would walk the driveway and the side yard in person before any offer so you know exactly how parking and outdoor space feel day to day.

Why 11th Avenue South works in 12 South

11th Avenue South Nashville sits one block off the neighborhood's main corridor. You are close to the shops and restaurants on 12th Avenue South without living on the busiest stretch. Sevier Park anchors the south end of the area with about 20 acres of green space, and Belmont University sits along the west side of the neighborhood near Belmont Boulevard and Wedgewood Avenue. The city's 2023 Complete and Green Street work on 12th added protected bike lanes and safer crossings, which makes short trips on foot or by bike more practical. That mix of a quieter side street and quick access to the strip is why homes for sale in 12 South Nashville TN on streets like 11th get a second look from people who want walkability without constant traffic noise.

Street view of the detached home and driveway along 11th Avenue South at 2229A 11th Avenue South, 12 South Nashville

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

One thing I like about 12 South is how many ways there are to get around it. In 2023 the city finished the 12th Avenue South Complete and Green Street project. It added bike lanes that are physically protected from traffic along the whole route, safer crossings for people on foot, better bus stops, and green stormwater features. The project connects the 12th South, Edgehill, and Gulch areas and ties into Wedgewood Avenue and Division Street. WeGo's Route 17 bus runs along 12th Avenue South between downtown and the Hillsboro Transit Center in Green Hills. By car, downtown is roughly two to three miles north, depending on where you start. Belmont University sits right along the neighborhood's west side, near Belmont Boulevard and Wedgewood Avenue. For a lot of the people I work with, that is the appeal of 12 South Nashville. It feels like a small neighborhood, but you are close to the rest of the city whenever you need it.

Side exterior and driveway at 2229A 11th Avenue South in the walkable 12 South Nashville neighborhood

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 $1,050,000, 2229A 11th Avenue South sits below the recent average and near the recent median.

How fast do 12 South homes sell?

Homes that closed in the last three months averaged 30 days on market. A 2018 detached home should be compared with other recent sales of similar age and size nearby, not only with older cottages on the same street.

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 11th keeps you close to that access without sitting on the busiest cut.

What's near 11th Avenue South?

11th Avenue South is a short hop from the 12th Avenue South strip, with Sevier Park toward the south end of the neighborhood and Belmont University along the west side. 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 2229A 11th Avenue South, 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 a home nearby and are curious what it might sell for, I'm happy to put together a no-pressure comparison with this one and the latest sales.