1806 N 5th Avenue, Nashville, TN 37208
- $1,895,000
- 4
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 3,137
- SqFt
- List Price
- $1,895,000
- Status
- ACTIVE
- MLS#
- 3243772
- Days on Market
- 41
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Full Bathrooms
- 3
- Living Area
- 3,137
- Lot Size
- 8,712
- Acres
- 0.20
- County
- Davidson County
Property Description
In a city that continues to reinvent itself, few homes offer the opportunity to own a piece of Nashville's past with the comforts of modern living. Set in the heart of historic Salemtown, just minutes from downtown, this extraordinary residence has stood for more than a century. Today, following a comprehensive transformation by a respected local builder, it begins an entirely new chapter. From the moment you arrive, the home evokes a sense of place. A generous front porch with a swing invites long conversations and slower evenings, while mature landscaping and a private courtyard create a rare sense of seclusion in the urban core. Above, 15 skylights fill the home with shifting natural light, casting warmth across spaces that feel both timeless and contemporary. Inside, original charm and modern craftsmanship exist in perfect balance. Historic character has been thoughtfully preserved while every major living space has been reimagined for the way we live today. The result is a home that feels collected rather than constructed, where every room reveals another detail. At its heart, the kitchen was designed for gathering. Anchored by a dramatic 60-inch gas range, dual dishwashers, dedicated wine storage, and an oversized island capable of hosting everything from intimate dinners to holiday celebrations, it serves as the natural center of the home. A spacious pantry and adjoining laundry room with wet bar add convenience without compromising design. The primary suite offers a private retreat unlike anything else in the neighborhood, complete with a freestanding soaking tub, bidet, spa-inspired finishes, and multiple skylights that bring the outdoors in. Adding to the property's versatility is a detached 3-car DADU with a full bath, ideal as a guest house, studio, office, fitness space, or future income-producing opportunity. Rarely does a home so seamlessly bridge past and present. Rich in history, remarkable in design, and thoughtfully reimagined for modern living.
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Additional Information
- Amenities Other
- High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island
- Basement Description
- None
- Bedrooms Main
- 4
- Construction Type
- Fiber Cement, Brick
- Cooling System
- Central Air, Electric
- Elementary School
- Jones Paideia Magnet
- Exterior Features
- Smart Irrigation, Smart Lock(s)
- Fence Type
- Back Yard
- Floor Types
- Wood, Tile
- Garage Capacity
- 3
- Garage Description
- Garage Door Opener, Detached, On Street
- Green Features
- Fireplace Insert, Windows, Thermostat, Water Heater
- Heating System
- Dual, Electric, Natural Gas
- High School
- Martin Luther King Jr Magnet- Pearl High School
- Interior Other
- High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island
- Junior High School
- John Early Paideia Magnet
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
- Living Area
- 3,137
- Lot Description
- Level
- Lot Dimensions
- 50 X 168
- Number Of Fireplaces
- 1
- Number Of Stories
- 1
- Patio Deck
- Porch, Covered, Patio
- Roofing Material
- Metal
- Sewer System
- Public Sewer
- Style
- Historic
- Subdivision
- Salemtown
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Tax Amount
- $8,636
- Water Source
- Public
- Year Built
- 1919
- Style
- Historic
- Type
- Single Family Residential
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