News/November 1, 2026

12 South Homes for Sale: 2806 Oakland Ave, a Renovated 1932 Home with a Pool and Putting Green

Jason Gruner, REALTOR, Coldwell Banker Southern Realty

Front exterior of 2806 Oakland Ave, a renovated 1932 cottage with a lit front porch and front lawn at dusk, one of the 12 South homes for sale in Nashville

2806 Oakland Ave is one of the 12 South homes for sale right now, listed at $3,799,990. It is a 1932 cottage style home that the listing says was renovated by JBT Builders, and it now has five bedrooms, five full baths, two half baths, and 6,062 square feet by professional measurement across three levels. There is also a detached one bedroom apartment of about 733 square feet that is not counted in that total. What caught my eye is the combination the listing leans on: a quiet, private stretch of Oakland Ave that is still moments from the restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and parks of 12 South, with a pool, putting green, and outdoor kitchen out back. I'm Jason Gruner with Coldwell Banker Southern Realty, and I track 12 South Nashville every week. Here is how I read this one.

2806 Oakland Ave at a glance

Price	$3,799,990 (about $627 per square foot)
Original list price	$3,999,990, reduced $200,000 on September 23, 2026
Status	Active
On market	Active since September 1, 2026
Beds / baths	5 beds / 5 full baths and 2 half baths
Square feet	6,062 (professional measurement): 2,540 main, 2,074 second floor, 1,448 finished basement
Detached apartment	1 bed, 1 bath, about 733 square feet, not included above
Year built	1932, renovated by JBT Builders
Home type	Detached cottage style home, three levels, partial brick
Lot	0.19 acre, about 50 by 170 feet, level, fully fenced
Parking	Two car attached rear garage plus one open space, alley access
HOA	No HOA
Annual taxes	$13,518
MLS #	3530281
Listing agent	David Binkley, Compass

Inside the home

The listing describes white oak floors, custom millwork, and steel framed windows throughout, and the goal it describes is interiors that feel collected rather than newly built. The main level is about 2,540 square feet. It has a living room with a fireplace, an office the listing describes as wrapped in rich textures and warm tones, and a dining room anchored by a custom wet bar.

Kitchen with a wood island, white counters and an open view to the living area at 2806 Oakland Ave in 12 South Nashville

The kitchen is the working center of the house. The listing calls it a chef's kitchen, and it is backed up by a fully equipped scullery, which is a second prep and cleanup space that keeps the main kitchen clear when you have people over. The room data shows the kitchen at about 14 by 19 feet and the living room at about 17 by 18.

The room data lists the primary bedroom on the main level, with its own full bath. The listing says the primary suite offers a sense of separation and calm, and it describes the primary bath as feeling more like a five star hotel suite than a typical bath, with the focus on proportion, materials, and light.

Bedroom with a chandelier, black framed windows and white oak floors at 2806 Oakland Ave in 12 South Nashville

Upstairs, the second floor has three more bedrooms and three full baths in about 2,074 square feet, plus a rec room of about 16 by 26 feet. The finished basement adds another 1,448 square feet with a bedroom, a full bath, a half bath, a den with the second fireplace, and a media room. Between the basement, the rec room, and the detached apartment, this home has a lot of flexible space for guests, work, or hobbies.

Outdoor space and the lot

This is where 2806 Oakland Ave stands out from most 12 South real estate. The lot is 0.19 acre, roughly 50 by 170 feet, level, and fully fenced. The listing shows an in ground pool, a putting green, an outdoor kitchen with a gas grill, and a fire area.

Overhead view of the backyard pool, stone patio and lawn behind 2806 Oakland Ave in 12 South Nashville

There is a lot of covered outdoor living too. The listing notes a covered porch, a covered deck, a covered patio, open deck and patio space, and a balcony. The two car garage is attached at the rear and reached from the alley, with one more open parking space, so cars stay off the front of the house. The listing also mentions a city view.

Why Oakland Ave works in 12 South

Oakland Ave Nashville sits in the 37212 ZIP code, in the Belmont Terrace subdivision, and this home is inside my Realtracs "12 South" search. The listing directions bring you in on Beechwood Ave and then onto Oakland Ave, with the home on the left. The listing describes this part of Oakland Ave as one of the most private stretches near 12 South, with mature surroundings and a quiet streetscape, while still being moments from the restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and parks that define the neighborhood. That mix of a quiet street and easy access to a walkable Nashville neighborhood is what most buyers I talk to are after here. The listing also notes that long term rentals are allowed.

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.

Front of 2806 Oakland Ave behind a black iron fence with a walkway to the front porch in 12 South Nashville

The 12 South market right now

As of October 30, 2026, my Realtracs "12 South" search shows 83 homes for sale and 8 under contract (6 still taking showings and 2 not). Over the last three months, 41 homes closed. Recent sales averaged $1,213,037, with a median of $1,100,000, and spent an average of 33 days on market. Under contract means a buyer and seller have a signed agreement but the sale has not closed yet. If you want every 12 South sale broken down, get my monthly report at 12southhomesreport.com.

2806 Oakland Ave sits near the top of the 12 South price range. It went active on September 1, 2026, the price was reduced by $200,000 on September 23, and the October 30 data shows 58 days on market. If you are weighing it against other homes at this level, I can pull the recent high end sales so you can compare.

12 South FAQ

What do homes in 12 South cost?

My Realtracs snapshot as of October 30, 2026 shows 83 homes for sale with a median list price of $799,000. Over the last three months, the average sold price was $1,213,037 and the median was $1,100,000. 2806 Oakland Ave is listed at $3,799,990.

How fast do 12 South homes sell?

Homes that closed in the last three months averaged 33 days on market, with a median of 21 days. Homes still for sale have averaged 78 days. 2806 Oakland Ave shows 58 days on market.

What outdoor space does 2806 Oakland Ave have?

The listing shows a fully fenced 0.19 acre lot with an in ground pool, a putting green, an outdoor kitchen with a gas grill, a fire area, and several covered porch, deck, and patio spaces.

Does 2806 Oakland Ave have an HOA?

The listing shows no HOA. Annual taxes are listed at $13,518. The home also has a detached one bedroom, one bath apartment of about 733 square feet.

More 12 South homes for sale

If you want to walk 2806 Oakland Ave with someone who tracks every 12 South sale, reach out and I'll set it up. I can also pull recent sales of renovated homes on the quieter streets near 12 South so you can see how this one compares.