How Walkable is Eastwood in Nashville, TN?

by Christine Brinson

Buyers competing for homes in Eastwood in Nashville, TN are bidding up: over 41% of homes sold above asking here. The neighborhood's Walk Score of 72 puts it in the "Very Walkable" tier. The area has experienced steady residential growth as East Nashville's popularity spreads along the Gallatin Pike corridor.

Walkability in the Nashville area

Eastwood's 72 matches Melrose and sits just below Edgefield (73) and Lockeland Springs (73). It well exceeds the Nashville metro average of 29 and the lower-scoring East Nashville options like Inglewood (35) and Shelby Hills (49).

The neighborhood draws walkability from its position along Gallatin Pike's commercial strip and proximity to East Nashville's denser retail areas. The relatively flat terrain and grid streets make cycling a practical option, reflected in the bike score of 52 (Bikeable).

What a Walk Score of 72 means

Eastwood's Walk Score of 72 means most daily errands can be done on foot. Restaurants, coffee shops, and convenience stores along Gallatin Pike are accessible without a car. A full grocery trip may still require driving. The bike score of 52 (Bikeable) and transit score of 37 (Some Transit) provide supplementary options, though neither fully replaces car ownership.

Why do buyers choose Eastwood?

Eastwood is Nashville's most competitive walkable neighborhood right now. Over 41% of homes sold above asking, the highest rate in the Nashville area. The sale-to-list ratio of 100.2% confirms buyers are paying above list price on average. Homes move in a median of 40 days with about 3.4 months of supply, and 44% went pending within two weeks.

At a median of $719,754, Eastwood costs less than Lockeland Springs ($810,723) or Edgefield ($749,744) with essentially the same Walk Score. The intense competition reflects that value gap—buyers recognize Eastwood as the best-priced "Very Walkable" option in East Nashville. Prices are up about 3% year over year, modest compared to some neighbors.

City/Neighborhood	Walk Score	Bike Score	Transit Score	Median Price	Days on Market
Eastwood ★	72	52	37	$719,754	40 days
Melrose	72	49	30	$969,669	84 days
Edgefield	73	59	45	$749,744	66 days
Lockeland Springs	73	50	36	$810,723	27 days
Germantown	75	72	50	$544,814	72 days
Edgehill	66	54	38	$904,691	75 days

Limited to neighborhoods with at least 10 home sales in the period.

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