News/September 12, 2026

929 Lawrence Avenue, a Renovated 1930 Cottage with a Backyard Studio, Under Contract

Jason Gruner, REALTOR, Coldwell Banker Southern Realty

Front exterior of the gray brick cottage at 929 Lawrence Avenue in 12 South Nashville

Update, October 13, 2026: I saw this home go under contract on October 13, 2026, with the inspection still pending. It is still taking showings. If it comes back on the market, I will update this page. In the meantime, here are the 12 South homes for sale right now. If you want a heads up if it comes back, contact me.

929 Lawrence Avenue feels like the neighborhood people picture before they ever visit. It is a gray brick cottage built in 1930 and renovated, with about 1,842 square feet, three bedrooms, and two full baths. What caught my eye was the combination: the 1930 character from the street, a screened porch, a landscaped backyard, and a detached studio out back. I'm Jason Gruner with Coldwell Banker Southern Realty, and I spend a lot of time on the streets around 12th Avenue South. Plenty of cottages in 12 South Nashville still need the big renovation. This one has already had it, and it adds flexible space without taking a bedroom to do it. Here is how I see it.

929 Lawrence Avenue at a glance

Price	$990,000
Status	Under Contract (still taking showings, inspection pending, as of October 13, 2026)
Beds / baths	3 beds / 2 full baths
Square feet	1,842
Year built	1930 (renovated)
Lot	0.190 acres (50 x 160)
HOA	None listed
Parking	Private rear parking off the alley
MLS #	3615523
Listing agent	Kitsie Hayles, Fridrich & Clark Realty

Inside the home

The front door opens into rooms that still read as a 1930 cottage, with hardwood floors, big windows, and a white brick fireplace in the living room. The living room has enough space for a full sofa setup plus a dining table nearby, so it lives bigger than the square footage suggests. The renovation kept the character where it matters and updated the rest.

Living room with a white brick fireplace and ceiling fan at 929 Lawrence Avenue, 12 South Nashville

Three bedrooms in about 1,842 square feet is a practical layout. It means one room can be a guest room, another can be an office, and you still have space for everyone who lives there. The bedrooms are bright, and the one pictured here has windows on two walls. The listing photos also show a family room and a separate den, which gives you a second place to watch a game or read without being in the middle of the main living area.

Bedroom with two windows and hardwood floors at 929 Lawrence Avenue, 12 South Nashville

Then there is the detached studio. It sits off the main house, and the listing describes it as a space you can use as an office, a creative room, a guest space, or a hobby room. For a lot of buyers I talk to, that is the most useful square footage on the whole property, because it keeps work or projects separate from the house. Two full baths round out the layout.

Outdoor space and the lot

Outside, this house gives you two kinds of porch time. The front porch is covered, with dark columns and room for chairs, facing a lawn and a straight front walk to the sidewalk. There is also a screened porch for long evenings when the bugs are out. The backyard is landscaped, not leftover dirt, and the studio sits back there too. Private parking off the alley at the rear means you are not circling the block looking for a spot on the street, which matters more the closer you live to 12th.

Covered front porch with dark columns at 929 Lawrence Avenue, 12 South Nashville

Why Lawrence Avenue works in 12 South

Lawrence Avenue Nashville addresses in this stretch sit in the middle of the neighborhood. By my map check, 929 Lawrence is about a half mile in a straight line from the 2700 block of 12th Avenue South, the heart of the strip where the "I Believe in Nashville" mural is. Sevier Park is about seven tenths of a mile away in a straight line, and Belmont University is a little over a half mile. The house itself sits roughly three tenths of a mile east of 12th. That is close enough to walk to coffee or dinner, while the street stays residential. That balance is a big reason I put 12 South on any short list of the best Nashville neighborhoods.

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 yard and walkway at 929 Lawrence Avenue, 12 South Nashville

The 12 South market right now

As of October 30, 2026, my Realtracs "12 South" List view 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. 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?

Prices cover a wide range. Over the last three months, 12 South homes sold for an average of $1,213,037 and a median of $1,100,000, based on my Realtracs snapshot from October 30, 2026. The list price on 929 Lawrence Avenue is $990,000, below the recent median. The home is under contract as of October 13, 2026.

How fast do 12 South homes sell?

Homes that closed over the last three months averaged 33 days on market. In my experience, price and condition explain most of the difference from one house to the next.

Is 12 South walkable?

Yes. The 12th Avenue South strip, Sevier Park, and the Tuesday farmers market from May through October are all reachable on foot from much of the neighborhood.

What's near Lawrence Avenue?

The heart of the 12th Avenue strip is about a half mile away in a straight line, Sevier Park is about seven tenths of a mile, and Belmont University is a little over a half mile.

More 12 South homes for sale

929 Lawrence Avenue is under contract as of October 13, 2026, and it is still taking showings while the inspection is pending. If you want to see it, get in touch here. If it comes back on the market, I will let you know. I am happy to send similar 12 South homes, or a price comparison if you own nearby.

Jason Gruner, REALTOR®, Coldwell Banker Southern Realty

Listed by Kitsie Hayles | Fridrich & Clark Realty