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Davidson County · Nashville, TN
Sylvan Park — Neighborhood Guide for Nashville, TN Buyers
Sylvan Park is a leafy, established neighborhood in West Nashville known for its cottages and bungalows, the McCabe Park golf course and community center, and a small, walkable restaurant row on Murphy Road and 46th Avenue. It is one of the more family-friendly pockets of the urban core, popular with buyers who want character and green space without leaving the city.
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Sylvan Park Quick Snapshot
Price Range
$550K – $1.3M+
Built
Early-to-mid 1900s cottages with ongoing renovation and infill
Vibe
Leafy, established, family-friendly West Nashville.
Parent City
Nashville, TN →Nashville, TN Citywide Market — 2026
Source: Redfin, as of August 20, 2026
Citywide Nashville figures — not a Sylvan Park subdivision median. Sylvan Park sits within this market.
Citywide Median Price
$479,760
Avg Days on Market
63
Price / Sq Ft
$291
YoY Change
+0.1%
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About Sylvan Park
What to Know About Living in Sylvan Park
Sylvan Park sits west of I-440 between Charlotte Avenue and the Nations, organized on a tidy grid with streets named after U.S. presidents. The housing stock is dominated by early-to-mid-1900s cottages, bungalows, and Tudor-influenced homes, with steady renovation activity and newer infill on former tear-down lots. The neighborhood wraps around McCabe Park, which includes a public golf course, greenway access, ball fields, and a community center — a meaningful amenity for active and family buyers. A compact set of neighborhood restaurants and shops keeps daily life walkable. Sylvan Park appeals to buyers who want established trees, a real sense of community, and quick access to downtown and West End, but with a calmer, more residential feel than 12 South or East Nashville.
Amenities
- →McCabe Park — public golf course, ball fields, community center
- →Richland Creek Greenway access
- →Neighborhood restaurant row on Murphy Road / 46th Ave
- →Established tree canopy and grid streets
- →Quick access to West End, downtown, and the Nations
- →Family-friendly, residential feel
Common Home Styles
- →Early-1900s cottages and bungalows
- →Tudor-influenced homes
- →Renovated and expanded historic homes
- →Modern infill new construction
- →Selected townhomes
Schools
Sylvan Park is part of Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS), which uses zoned schools alongside magnet, optional, and charter options assigned by address plus application or lottery. Confirm current MNPS zoning and deadlines for the specific address before writing an offer.
HOA
Most Sylvan Park single-family homes have no HOA. Newer townhome and infill developments may carry dues — confirm per property.
At a Glance
- City
- Nashville, TN
- County
- Davidson County
- Price Range
- $550K – $1.3M+
- Built
- Early-to-mid 1900s cottages with ongoing renovation and infill
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Why Work With Joshua in Sylvan Park
1
Family-friendly without the suburbs
Sylvan Park gives buyers green space, a golf course, and a community feel while staying minutes from downtown. Joshua helps you weigh it against suburban options on price-per-square-foot and schools.
2
Renovation vs. infill
The neighborhood has both charming originals and new builds on small lots. Joshua helps you decide which fits your maintenance appetite and resale goals.
3
Established and stable
Mature trees, a tidy grid, and consistent demand make Sylvan Park one of West Nashville’s steadier neighborhoods — Joshua can show how it has held value.
Common Questions
Sylvan Park — Frequently Asked Questions
How much do homes in Sylvan Park cost in 2026?
Most Sylvan Park homes trade between roughly $550K and $1.3M, with renovated and new-infill homes at the upper end and smaller original cottages below. Joshua can pull recent closed comps for any specific street.
Is Sylvan Park good for families?
It’s one of the more family-oriented neighborhoods in the urban core, thanks to McCabe Park, greenway access, established trees, and a residential grid. As with anywhere in Nashville, school assignment takes a little homework — Joshua helps with that.
What’s the difference between Sylvan Park and the Nations?
They’re neighbors in West Nashville. Sylvan Park is older and more established with mature trees and cottages; the Nations has seen heavier new-construction and modern infill. Joshua can tour both so you feel the difference firsthand.
What schools serve Sylvan Park?
Sylvan Park is served by Metro Nashville Public Schools, a mix of zoned, magnet, optional, and charter schools assigned by address plus application or lottery for choice programs. Confirm current zoning and deadlines for the exact address before buying.
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