Housing affordability dominated the conversation in 2025, from lawmakers and business leaders to residents across the country. Nationally, it will remain a central focus as we move into 2026 and beyond.
Here in Nashville, our association and its nearly 7,000 members are keenly aware of the challenges affordability poses to the long-term vitality and success of our city. With that in mind, I wanted to take a closer look at newly released data from Greater Nashville Realtors examining every ZIP code in Davidson County based on 2025 closings and median sales price.
What the data makes clear is that homeownership remains attainable in Nashville, particularly in several key areas of the city.
For the third consecutive year, Priest Lake (37217) — home to the Edge-o-Lake and Briley neighborhoods — closed out 2025 as the most affordable market in Nashville, with a median sales price of $311,875. Rounding out the five most affordable ZIP codes were:
- 37072 – Goodlettsville: $346,662
- 37115 – Madison: $357,000
- 37138 – Old Hickory: $375,900
- 37214 – Donelson: $389,900
Each of these communities offers its own unique character and convenient access to downtown Nashville. It is encouraging to see inventory available under $400,000 in multiple areas of the city, particularly as interest rates begin to ease.
In terms of activity, 37013 (Antioch) led the region with 1,121 closings in 2025, as continued growth and development make the area increasingly attractive to buyers. Following Antioch, the most active ZIP codes were:
- 37209 – Sylvan Park: 853 closings
- 37211 – South Nashville: 852 closings
- 37076 – Hermitage: 751 closings
- 37221 – Bellevue: 669 closings
On the higher end of the market, 37215 (Green Hills) recorded the highest median sales price at $1,150,000, followed by:
- 37204 – 12 South: $1,075,000
- 37205 – Belle Meade / West Meade: $1,050,000
- 37220 – Oak Hill: $940,000
- 37212 – Music Row / Hillsboro Village: $850,000
While entry-level buyers and luxury buyers face very different market conditions, the 2025 data shows that Nashville remains a city of opportunity at both ends of the spectrum. The volume of activity in Antioch reflects strong demand among buyers seeking attainable homeownership, while neighborhoods like Sylvan Park — with a median sales price of $619,498 — ranking among the most active markets underscores continued interest in Nashville’s higher-priced, established communities.
Together, these trends point to a housing market that, while challenged, continues to offer pathways to homeownership for a wide range of buyers.
