Antioch

Home Prices

$280K – $550K+

Median ~$385K · Entry ranches from $280K · New construction $450K+

Lifestyle

Practical & Diverse

Family subdivisions, international food scene, lake access, new construction

Commute & Access

20–35 min

20 min to downtown off-peak · 12 min to BNA · I-24 direct

Who Loves It Here

Value-Focused Families

First-time buyers, young families, workforce buyers, relocators watching the budget

The most desirable sub-area in 37013. Newer housing stock (2000s–present), hillier terrain, less commercial density. Century Farms is the flagship new-construction development here — a master-planned community with multiple builders. Cedars of Cane Ridge serves the 55+ market. Buyers who want suburban Nashville without crossing into Williamson County typically end up in Cane Ridge.

Streets nearest the reservoir offer outdoor lifestyle at prices well below the Nashville median. Boating, kayaking, and paddleboarding are legitimate weekend options — not theoretical ones. The adjacent 37217 ZIP is the most affordable in Davidson County. Worth searching both 37013 and 37217 if lake access is part of your criteria.

The older residential core — ranches and split-levels from the 1970s–90s, larger lots than newer construction. The Global Mall campus redevelopment (library, Ford Ice Center, Nashville State Community College) anchors this pocket. Better price-per-square-foot if condition is acceptable. Investors are active. Due diligence on deferred maintenance matters more here than in Cane Ridge.

The most diverse and most commercially active stretch. Older homes, some in original condition, multifamily alongside single-family. Where international restaurants, groceries, and community organizations are concentrated — including murals by the Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition that have become neighborhood landmarks. Not for buyers seeking quiet suburbia. For everyone else, the value is real.

Between central Antioch and the county line. 1990s–2000s construction with some newer infill. Close to the greenway and Smith Springs Recreation Area. Less defined as a brand-name pocket but consistently solid — school zones vary so verify for any specific address, but this area sits in the middle of the 37013 range on value and livability.

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Restaurants Locals Go To

King Market — Korean grocery with a restaurant inside. Pho, Pad Thai, imported goods.
Elotes La Milpa — Mexican street food, corn, tacos. Authentic and usually busy.
Pupuseria Salvadoreña — Handmade pupusas. No frills, no complaints.
La Cabaña — Salvadoran plates, local staple on the corridor.
Fat Mo's Burgers — Nashville institution. Reliable and reasonably priced.
Whitt's Barbecue — Tennessee-style smoke. A Middle Tennessee mainstay.
First Watch (Century Farms) — Newer location serving the southeast side. Good brunch.

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Outdoors & Parks

Mill Creek Greenway — Flat, paved trail through the ZIP. Stroller and dog friendly.
Mill Ridge Park — Free yoga, movie nights, community programming. Underused by newcomers.
Percy Priest Lake — Boating, kayaking, paddleboarding. Nashville Shores waterpark on-site.
Smith Springs Recreation Area — Trails, shelters, fields. Low-key and rarely crowded.
Cane Ridge Park — Playgrounds, open fields, sports courts in the heart of the newer subdivisions.

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Things to Do

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere — 350+ species, 5 miles from most of Antioch. Family memberships pay off fast.
Ford Ice Center — Public skating, hockey, figure skating. Predators-operated.
Tanger Outlets — 60+ retailers, open-air, 10 min from Cane Ridge.
Global Mall at the Crossings — Civic hub: library, Nashville State, community events, 20+ international vendors.
Plaza Mariachi — Latin cultural marketplace and entertainment venue on Nolensville Pike (just outside 37013).

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Schools

Antioch is served by Metro Nashville Public Schools. School quality varies significantly by zone within the ZIP — this is not a uniform picture. Antioch High School has IB programming, STEM designation, and multiple career academies that have reached model status nationally. Buyers should verify the specific MNPS zone for any address they're considering rather than relying on ZIP-level averages. Charter options also serve parts of the area. See our Nashville school guide for more detail.

For buyers: The value gap between Antioch and the rest of Nashville is real and persistent. You get significantly more square footage per dollar than in-town ZIP codes — without leaving Davidson County. Days on market have stretched (57–76 days), which creates negotiating room that didn't exist two years ago. Overpriced homes are sitting; well-priced homes are still moving. For sellers: Volume is on your side — more buyers are searching this ZIP than any other in the county. Price correctly from day one and condition matters more here than in higher-demand markets.

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I-24 Rush Hour is Real

Off-peak, you're 20 minutes to downtown. Peak rush? Budget 40–50. If your job requires a 5pm in-office arrival, that's the honest math. The commute is manageable with schedule flexibility — it's harder if you're locked in.

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Verify Schools by Address, Not ZIP

37013 is large enough that school quality varies significantly by street. Antioch High School has genuine standout programs — IB, STEM, career academies. But ZIP-level averages obscure meaningful differences between zones. Always check the MNPS zoning for the specific address before making a decision.

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New Construction Incentives Are Still Active

Builder incentives — rate buydowns, closing cost credits, flex packages — remain common in Cane Ridge and Century Farms. Worth understanding how to evaluate them before walking into a model home. We help buyers compare incentive packages to resale value regularly.

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The Food Corridor Is Underrated Citywide

The Haywood Lane / Antioch Pike stretch may have more genuine international variety than any comparable stretch in Nashville. People drive from other parts of the city for it. It's not trendy — it's the real thing, and it's been here for years without needing a food magazine to notice.

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Percy Priest Is Closer Than People Think

Most Nashville buyers think of lake access as a weekend-drive proposition. From Antioch, Percy Priest is a 10-minute reality. Boat ramps, kayak launches, Nashville Shores — it's genuinely part of daily life for residents in the southeastern part of the ZIP.

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Pocket Matters More Than ZIP

37013 has one of the highest population densities in the county. Property crime rates are higher in dense commercial corridors and older apartment clusters. Single-family subdivisions in Cane Ridge and lake-adjacent streets tell a different story. Don't let one ZIP-level statistic make the decision — look at the block.

Is Antioch a good place to buy a home in Nashville?

For the right buyer, yes — and it's a stronger case than it was five years ago. 37013 has led Davidson County in home sales closings for three consecutive years, which means it's the ZIP most buyers in the city are actually choosing. You get more square footage per dollar than virtually any other Davidson County ZIP, Davidson County property taxes, access to Percy Priest Lake, and a genuine infrastructure investment story. The honest tradeoffs are the I-24 rush hour commute and school zones that vary meaningfully within the ZIP. Buyers who do their homework on specific pockets tend to be satisfied — buyers who don't sometimes aren't.

What is the median home price in Antioch?

As of early 2026, median sale prices in 37013 are running approximately $380K–$415K depending on the data source and time period. Active listings average around $467K, reflecting new construction pulling the list-price average up. Price per square foot runs roughly $220–$250 for most of the ZIP, compared to $308 metro-wide — that gap is meaningful. Entry homes start in the $240K–$280K range; new construction in Cane Ridge runs $430K–$600K+. Verify current figures against RealTracs before making pricing decisions.

How far is Antioch from downtown Nashville?

About 12 miles along I-24. Off-peak, that's roughly 20 minutes. During morning and evening rush hours, factor 35–50 minutes. I-24 is the primary artery and it congests. Residents with flexible schedules or remote work arrangements find it manageable. If you're commuting 5 days a week on a fixed schedule, map it during your actual commute window before you commit to a neighborhood.

Is Antioch safe?

The honest answer requires nuance. 37013 is geographically large and holds some of the highest population density in the county — crime statistics skew higher in commercial corridors and older multifamily clusters near the mall. Single-family subdivisions in Cane Ridge, lakeside streets off Bell Road, and the Mill Creek area tell a meaningfully different story. The trend line is also improving — investment and redevelopment are moving the numbers. We always recommend looking at block-level crime data, not ZIP-level averages, and talking to us about the specific streets under consideration before writing an offer.

How are the schools in Antioch?

Variable, and the ZIP-level averages are not a reliable guide to any specific school. MNPS zones within 37013 include schools with meaningful performance differences. Antioch High School has notable programs — International Baccalaureate, STEM designation, and career academies that have reached national model status. But other schools within the ZIP score lower. The right move is to check the specific MNPS zone for any address you're seriously considering, not to assume the ZIP tells the story. Charter options also serve parts of the area. See our Nashville schools guide for more context.

What's the difference between Antioch and Cane Ridge?

Cane Ridge is a sub-area within the 37013 ZIP code — generally understood to be the southeastern portion, characterized by newer housing stock, hillier terrain, and a more suburban feel. Antioch typically refers to the broader ZIP, including older residential areas near the commercial corridors. If you see listings described as "Cane Ridge," expect newer construction, larger homes, more HOA communities, and prices toward the upper end of the 37013 range. Same ZIP code — different character and price point.

How long are homes sitting on the market in Antioch?

Median days on market in 37013 has been running 57–76 days — up significantly from the sub-30-day pace of 2021–2022. Well-priced, well-conditioned homes still move in 3–4 weeks. Overpriced homes are sitting much longer. That extended DOM on overpriced listings is a signal about pricing strategy failure, not property problems — a useful thing to understand if you're a buyer negotiating on anything that's been sitting.

Why does 37013 lead Nashville in home sales every year?

Three things: price, inventory, and infrastructure investment. Antioch consistently offers the most homes in the sub-$450K range within Davidson County — which is where most of the buyer demand in Nashville actually lives. The inventory of both resale and new construction is deeper here than in any other ZIP. And years of investment (Tanger Outlets, Century Farms, the Global Mall redevelopment, corporate campus growth) have made the area more competitive than its reputation would suggest. 1,121 closings in 2025. That's not a fluke — it's the market telling you something.

Nesting Realty

James & Stephanie Crawford

Nashville natives with 22+ years and 500+ transactions in the greater Nashville market. We don't hand clients off to assistants. When you work with us, you work with us.

📍 Nesting Realty · Donelson, Nashville TN

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