Historic Edgefield, East Nashville

Historic Edgefield is one of Nashville's oldest neighborhoods, in East Nashville's 37206 ZIP code, just across the Cumberland River from downtown. It's known for Victorian, Italianate and Queen Anne homes, and it sits under Metro historic zoning, so the character of its streets is protected.

What are homes like in Edgefield?

Edgefield began as its own town in the 1800s before becoming part of Nashville, and its oldest homes show it: tall windows, ornate porches and high ceilings. Alongside them you'll find early-1900s cottages, homes rebuilt after the 1998 tornado and a smaller number of townhomes and condos.

How does historic zoning affect owners?

Edgefield is covered by a Metro historic preservation overlay. In a preservation overlay, most exterior work, including additions, new construction, demolition and often changes like windows, siding and porches, needs approval from the Metro Historic Zoning Commission. Interior work isn't reviewed. Buyers who love original details usually see that as a feature; buyers planning big exterior changes should check first.

What's it like to live in Edgefield?

• East Park, on Woodland Street, has a community center, playground and lawn, and hosts the East Nashville Beer Festival each April.
• Downtown access. The river bridges put downtown and the East Bank minutes away.
• Neighbors. Historic Edgefield Neighbors meets quarterly and organizes volunteers and events.

What should buyers know?

• Older homes need a thorough inspection; ask for the age of the roof, wiring, plumbing and HVAC.
• Exterior projects need approval, so price a renovation plan with the review timeline in mind.
• Some homes have been converted to or rebuilt as multiple units; confirm what the deed and zoning allow.

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