Each week, I am picking the top five sweet deals in the Nashville area.

The deals are chosen based off the following criteria:

• Attractive price for today’s top buyer pool
• Quality of finishes, style and character
• Proximity to shops, restaurants and neighborhood amenities

For buyer representation on any of these homes, please contact brian@re615.com or megan@re615.com. We can have you inside within 3-10 hours of your inquiry!

#1: $124,900||5517 Morrow Road (Historic West Town neighborhood)

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#2: $174,900||1020 Mitchell Road (Rosebank neighborhood)

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#3: $200,000||1606 Fatherland Street (Lockeland Springs neighborhood)

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#4: $209,900||1507 Wendell Avenue (Rosebank Neighborhood)

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#5: $224,900||260 Binkley Drive (Crieve Hall/Caldwell Hall neighborhood)

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Each week, I am picking the top five sweet deals in the Nashville area.

The deals are chosen based off the following criteria:

• Attractive price for today’s top buyer pool
• Quality of finishes, style and character
• Proximity to shops, restaurants and neighborhood amenities

For buyer representation on any of these homes, please contact brian@re615.com or megan@re615.com. We can have you inside within 3-10 hours of your inquiry!

#1: $99,000||3501 Mays Street (Sunrise Heights neighborhood)

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#2: $139,500||303 Neill Avenue (Neil S. Brown neighborhood)

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#3: $144,900||2100 Rose Cliff Drive (Rosebank neighborhood)

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#4: $145,900||1327 Otay Street (South Inglewood Neighborhood)

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#5: $147,500||1704 Litton Avenue (South Inglewood neighborhood)

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Each month, we will be featuring a different Nashville area neighborhood from the perspective of an actual resident.

The streets of East Nashville’s Historic Edgefield are deep with history, mixed with stylish renovation bringing life and energy to this vibrant neighborhood. Homeowner Meagan shared with us the reasons why she loves the place she calls home.

Birthplace
I grew up in Louisville, KY, but came to Nashville after six years in Boulder, CO.

Occupation
I tried my hand at teaching high school Spanish at Stratford, but found that I am better suited for a younger crowd, so I work as a nanny.

Favorite Nearby Hot Spots
My husband and I are on the same block as Sky Blue Café, so it’s nice to be able to walk down for breakfast or just grab a cup of coffee. We are also within walking distance to the East Nashville Farmer’s Market and love heading there after work in the summers to grab some Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese and crackers from The Raw-Food Warrior. And if the “spirit” moves us, we can walk a couple more blocks to the Woodland Wine Merchant for a little vino to go along with the food. It’s great to be close to East Park, too. Last summer, the Nashville Symphony put on a free concert there and this year we had the East Nashville Beer Festival. You can also go the rec center at the park if you want an inexpensive workout at a nice facility. And if you want to negate all of the exercise, grab a big ole burger and a brew at the Edgefield Sports Bar & Grill. It doesn’t look like much from the outside, but a diverse crowd and tasty, greasy food await inside. Five Points is a longer walk or super quick car ride away if you want more dining and entertainment options.

How the Neighborhood has Changed Since Moving Here
When we moved in two years ago, there were still some vacant lots, but some gorgeous custom homes have been built and families are moving in. I see more people walking with their kids and dogs and enjoying the nice neighborhood. There are also more shopping and restaurant options close by (I like food, in case you can’t tell).

Why You Love Living Here
After two years in Edgefield, we would never want to live in any other part of Nashville. Almost everything we need is within walking/biking distance or a quick car ride away- great restaurants and bars, live music, street fairs/festivals, and the farmer’s market. East Nashville has such unique character and seems to get better every day. We also have great neighbors that are active and aware, working in their yards, walking their dogs, and playing with their kids. The neighbors will help you out if you need it, too. Even though it’s an urban area, Edgefield has a neighborly feel and people are friendly. I think that East Nashville is THE place to live, and while I’m biased about our location, I think that Edgefield is one of the nicest neighborhoods in the area.

Each week, I am picking the top five sweet deals in the Nashville area.

The deals are chosen based off the following criteria:

• Attractive price for today’s top buyer pool
• Quality of finishes, style and character
• Proximity to shops, restaurants and neighborhood amenities

For buyer representation on any of these homes, please contact brian@re615.com or megan@re615.com. We can have you inside within 3-10 hours of your inquiry!

#1: $134,900||1214 Laurent Street (Greenwood Neighbors neighborhood)

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#2: $144,000||515 South 14th Street (Boscobel Heights neighborhood)

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#3: $148,000||3728 Baxter Avenue (Maplewood neighborhood)

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#4: $161,900||2813 Barclay Drive (Fortland Park Neighborhood)

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#5: $178,615||2145 Maynard Court (Eatons Creek neighborhood)

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Each week, I am picking the top five sweet deals in the Nashville area.

The deals are chosen based off the following criteria:

• Attractive price for today’s top buyer pool
• Quality of finishes, style and character
• Proximity to shops, restaurants and neighborhood amenities

For buyer representation on any of these homes, please contact brian@re615.com or megan@re615.com. We can have you inside within 3-10 hours of your inquiry!

#1: $143,900||1006 Carolyn Avenue (East Hill neighborhood)

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#2: $199,000||4512 Indiana Avenue (West Nashville neighborhood)

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#3: $199,400||5133 Hilson Road (McMurray Woods neighborhood)

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#4: $199,900||508 South 13th Street (Shelby Village Neighborhood)

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#5: $225,000||1017A Glendale Lane (Glendale Park neighborhood)

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Each week, I am picking the top five sweet deals in the Nashville area.

The deals are chosen based off the following criteria:

• Attractive price for today’s top buyer pool
• Quality of finishes, style and character
• Proximity to shops, restaurants and neighborhood amenities

For buyer representation on any of these homes, please contact brian@re615.com or megan@re615.com. We can have you inside within 3-10 hours of your inquiry!

#1: $102,000||6408 Frisco Avenue (West Nashville neighborhood)

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#2: $119,900||1411 Montgomery Avenue (Highland Heights  neighborhood)

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#3: $169,900||1703 11th Avenue North (Elizabeth Park neighborhood)

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#4: $179,900||600 Garfield (Salemtown Neighborhood)

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#5: $184,500||1205 Rosebank Avenue (Rosebank neighborhood)

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Each month, we will be featuring a different Nashville area neighborhood from the perspective of an actual resident.

To kick off our first series of “Why I Love My ‘Hood,” we are introducing East Nashville’s Maxwell Heights neighborhood. Homeowners Mike and Thuy reflect on the place they call home, AKA, A Little Ikea Cottage.

Birthplace
Thuy: I came from the great seas of the East: Saigon, Vietnam. My family and I are one of the original Boat People—refugees from the Vietnam War.
Mike: I’m a rare native Nashvillian who grew up in middle-earth Donelson and Mt. Juliet.

Occupation
Thuy: I am the assistant director a.k.a the polyglot Jill of all trades at the Tennessee Foreign Language Institute.
Mike: I am a pirate/nerd/ninja of software engineering.

Favorite Nearby Hot Spots
Friday is taco day, so we often meander to Mas Tacos on Mcferrin (which is one block from our house) and grab the following: four fish tacos, one tortilla soup, and two orders of sweet plantains; this powers our bodies for hours of Tae Kwon Do practice. Saturday is brunch day. We both work on Saturdays until about 12:30pm and then go with our close friends and family to Marche Artisan Foods. Nothing is ever bad here period! The french toast is melt-in-your-mouth tasty, coffee is strong and the in-house cream–just keeps on pouring. Whether you go for the crepes, sandwich, or made in-house desserts, you will have nothing left on the table. When we feel like just hanging out and having a burger, we go to The Pharmacy Burger & Beer Garden. The burgers are big, juicy, organic, and local. After devouring a delicious mission burger or the farm burger and a myriad of toppings, we wash it down with some good beer and soda–not to mention their picnic style backyard where you can lounge under the blue skies and talk for hours.

How the Neighborhood has Changed Since Moving Here
It just seems like new businesses are popping up everyday. We have all these nice restaurants (Holland House, the Pharmacy, Mas Tacos) and now two beer brewing companies are moving on Main St. When I first moved to my neighborhood, several people did not really cut their grass. Now everyone in the neighborhood is keeping their lawn and garden super primp. I know all my neighbors’ names; we often wave and talk before work and even help each other during unfortunate events. More people are active in the Maxwell Heights neighborhood association.

Why You Love Living Here
First is the diversity. We have young yuppies, families, original residents, artists, musicians, retirees, etc. We can hear salsa, reggae, rock and hip hop from our backyard. Secondly, we love the walkability. How nice is it to take a 5 to 10 minute walk to restaurants for breakfast, lunch, or dinner? We walk with our families, friends and even pets to get ice cream, a drink, or have a picnic in the park. We are so close to downtown and everywhere we need to go. We look around and people walk or bike in our neighborhood to go to the supermarket, restaurant, or even to take their pets to the vet. Festivals whoohoo! There are just some awesome festivals here (the Tomato Festival, East Nashville Beer Fest, etc.). Something exciting is always happening at Five Points.

East Nashville makes us feel alive. We are surrounded by people who care about their communities and are making commitments to improve each other’s lives. Passionate artists, avid runners, nerds, hipsters, environmentalists or whoever you are, your heart and spirit live and reflect in the culture of East Nashville.

Each week, I am picking the top five sweet deals in the Nashville area.

The deals are chosen based off the following criteria:

• Attractive price for today’s top buyer pool
• Quality of finishes, style and character
• Proximity to shops, restaurants and neighborhood amenities

For buyer representation on any of these homes, please contact brian@re615.com or megan@re615.com. We can have you inside within 3-10 hours of your inquiry!

#1: $112,500||920 South 13th Court (Shelby Village neighborhood)

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#2: $144,900||1615C Chase Street (South Inglewood neighborhood)

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#3: $144,900||1009 Horseshoe Drive (Maplewood neighborhood)

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#4: $174,900||5716 Maudina Avenue (West Nashville Neighborhood)

Additional photos coming soon. Courtesy of Bob Parks Realty.

#5: $179,900||2208 Sheridan Road (Rosebank neighborhood)

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Each week, I am picking the top five sweet deals in the Nashville area.

The deals are chosen based off the following criteria:

• Attractive price for today’s top buyer pool
• Quality of finishes, style and character
• Proximity to shops, restaurants and neighborhood amenities

For buyer representation on any of these homes, please contact brian@re615.com or megan@re615.com. We can have you inside within 3-10 hours of your inquiry!

#1: $169,900||1005 North 2nd Street (Cleveland Park neighborhood)

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#2: $174,900||315 Cleveland Street (Cleveland Park neighborhood)

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#3: $184,500||926 Silverdene Place (Maxwell Heights neighborhood)

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#4: $189,900||1608 Franklin Avenue (Eastwood Neighbors Neighborhood)

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#5: $219,000||707 45th Avenue North (Historic West Town neighborhood)

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Each week, I am picking the top five sweet deals in the Nashville area.

The deals are chosen based off the following criteria:

• Attractive price for today’s top buyer pool
• Quality of finishes, style and character
• Proximity to shops, restaurants and neighborhood amenities

For buyer representation on any of these homes, please contact brian@re615.com or megan@re615.com. We can have you inside within 3-10 hours of your inquiry!

#1: $102,500||6003 Pennsylvania Avenue (Historic West Town neighborhood)

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#2: $139,900||610 South 11th Street (Shelby Village neighborhood)

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#3: $209,900||1023 Carolyn Avenue (East Hill neighborhood)

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#4: $211,000||1831B 5th Avenue North (Salemtown Neighborhood)

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#5: $229,900||1220 Plymouth Avenue (Inglewood neighborhood)

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