Moving to Nashville in the Fall (Germantown: homes, new construction, garden)

[Kevin south of Nashville]

If you are staying in Nashville for the next few years, and you are interested in buying a home, you might call the agent in ViveLa France’s video. He’s an expert in the urban areas of Nashville and can help you compare the options available to you; options in Buena Vista vs. Inglewood for instance, or what you get for the money in various area of East Nashville versus West Nashville neighborhoods that you have mentioned.

Your point about the income you show now versus the income you’ll show in two years is a savvy one. You have more options now than you may then, but it’s probably a longer discussion to find out if taking advantage of them now 'out weighs' other transactions costs, rent, etc.

Ask Brian about how well these areas are selling and appreciating. Then at least you have more specific information to make a decision on...

[N.Cal]

Originally Posted by vivelafrance

I live in the germantown/salemtown community which is just across 8th avenue from Buena Vista. I moved from one of Nashville's nicer suburbs and really have fallen in love with the area. If you consider yourself an urban pioneer who can overlook some petty crime while working with the neighborhood to create a better community then I would highly recommend moving either to Buena Vista/Hope Gardnes or German/Salemtown. It's not a place where you can be apathetic about anything. There are some very nice parts of Buena Vista to the south near the farmers market and Jefferson St and some not to nice areas to the north near Metro Center and the Interstate. You really need to drive through the neighborhood and the neighboring areas. The whole area is on the rise. I would say Germantown is already "there." Salemtown is becoming the new Germantown and Hope Gardens/Buena Vista are bringing up the rear but definitely still changing for the better.

Here's a video I found online that showcases the north Nashville neighborhoods...
Neighborhood Tour Video - Nashville Urban Neighborhoods: Germantown, Hope Gardens, Historic Buena Vista & Salemtown - WellcomeMat

You wrote the above in 2011. How do you feel now, two years later?

[CountryGirl2b=]

Vive had to move to Boston (my best to Boston . . . ) but still posts on this board and seems to miss Germantown very much. Always suggesting it to people moving here.

[vivelafrance]

Originally Posted by N.Cal

You wrote the above in 2011. How do you feel now, two years later?

I feel even more optimistic about the neighborhood now. Development has really picked up in Salemtown especially. If I can ever wrangle another relocation to Nashville I will definitely be looking to live back in one of these neighborhoods. Go to realtracs and search Salemtown as the neighborhood and you can see some of the new construction. It's very exciting.

[nashvols]

There is a lot going on in Germantown. It's simply amazing to me how a lot of the media covers everything east or west, but manages to skip out on one of the hottest neighborhoods in the city that is right on their doorstep.

Germantown is building everything from big apartment blocks to rowhouses/townhouses, to single family infill, and even has a proposed cohabitation project. The difference between Germantown and a lot of the other hot areas is they aren't just talking it up, they're actually building it.

[N.Cal]

Originally Posted by vivelafrance

I feel even more optimistic about the neighborhood now. Development has really picked up in Salemtown especially. If I can ever wrangle another relocation to Nashville I will definitely be looking to live back in one of these neighborhoods. Go to realtracs and search Salemtown as the neighborhood and you can see some of the new construction. It's very exciting.

I looked at a number of places in Salem and Germantown but made an offer on a place in Buena Vista.. Looking at it as a long term investment.

[naiche]

Originally Posted by N.Cal

I looked at a number of places in Salem and Germantown but made an offer on a place in Buena Vista.. Looking at it as a long term investment.

I'm also looking to move to the area.. Curious how your offer on the place went / what pricing you found in the area, and what you think of the area in terms of safety / livability, please!

[N.Cal]

Originally Posted by naiche

I'm also looking to move to the area.. Curious how your offer on the place went / what pricing you found in the area, and what you think of the area in terms of safety / livability, please!

I guess all 4 units (2 duplexes) went under contract within a few days. Mine was #4, so no real negotiation on price (since there were 3 lined up behind me to see it), but price per square foot was great. Since they are just finishing them, I don't close until early June. I've done a lot of driving around the immediate area at all times and there is quite a bit more new (0-2 years) construction or remodel than I had thought and the street I'm on, all the houses are very nicely maintained. So I'm happy so far.

[naiche]

Originally Posted by N.Cal

I guess all 4 units (2 duplexes) went under contract within a few days. Mine was #4, so no real negotiation on price (since there were 3 lined up behind me to see it), but price per square foot was great. Since they are just finishing them, I don't close until early June. I've done a lot of driving around the immediate area at all times and there is quite a bit more new (0-2 years) construction or remodel than I had thought and the street I'm on, all the houses are very nicely maintained. So I'm happy so far.

May I ask what area in Buena Vista? (Not asking for a street address but maybe something more specific, e.g. near X park or Y monument ) I'm finding it difficult to get an accurate representation of the surrounding areas of Nashville and the price ranges of homes / rentals. Trying to decide, as you were, if buying would make more sense than renting, when my job is remote work based in CT, yet my girlfriend is a dancer and will possibly be bouncing around to different companies.

[N.Cal]

Originally Posted by naiche

May I ask what area in Buena Vista? (Not asking for a street address but maybe something more specific, e.g. near X park or Y monument ) I'm finding it difficult to get an accurate representation of the surrounding areas of Nashville and the price ranges of homes / rentals. Trying to decide, as you were, if buying would make more sense than renting, when my job is remote work based in CT, yet my girlfriend is a dancer and will possibly be bouncing around to different companies.

One of the streets off Monroe.