Living in Elliston Place
“Nashville's Original Rock Block”
Median
$445,000
Walk Score
77/100
Starts At
$295K
What you'll see in Elliston Place
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Elliston Place, Midtown Nashville
Elliston Place is a walkable, historic neighborhood in Nashville's Midtown, anchored by the "Rock Block" and located between Vanderbilt University and Centennial Park. The housing stock is largely condos and historic apartments, offering an urban-convenience entry point into the Nashville market. As of 2026, median prices for one- to two-bedroom units run roughly $310,000 to $450,000.
- Located in Nashville's Midtown, between Vanderbilt University and Centennial Park
- Anchored by the historic 'Rock Block'
- Housing stock is primarily condos and historic apartments
- 2026 median prices roughly $310,000–$450,000 for 1–2 bedroom units
- Walkable to landmarks including the Exit/In music venue and the Elliston Place Soda Shop (open since 1939)
- Adjacent to Centennial Park
- Tennessee has no state income tax
Where is Elliston Place located in Nashville?
Elliston Place sits in Nashville's Midtown, between Vanderbilt University and Centennial Park, and is anchored by the historic 'Rock Block.'
What does housing in Elliston Place cost as of 2026?
The neighborhood is largely condos and historic apartments. As of 2026, median prices for one- to two-bedroom units run roughly $310,000 to $450,000.
What landmarks are within walking distance of Elliston Place?
Residents can walk to the Exit/In music venue, the Elliston Place Soda Shop (open since 1939), and Centennial Park.
Neighborhood Guide
Complete Guide to Elliston Place, Nashville
Elliston Place is a sliver of a neighborhood that carries enormous Nashville history. Known historically as Nashville's "Rock Block" — the stretch of bars and music venues that gave the city its rock-and-roll credibility — Elliston Place sits between Vanderbilt's campus and the Medical Center, making it a natural fit for students, healthcare workers, and young professionals. The neighborhood is anchored by The Elliston Place Soda Shop, a Nashville institution that's been serving milkshakes since 1939 and stands as a perfect symbol of the neighborhood's blend of old Nashville charm and new energy. Real estate here tends to be more affordable than neighboring Midtown and West End, making it an entry point into one of Nashville's most central locations.
What's changing in Elliston Place
Updated July 2026The Rock Block Redevelopment
Giarratana's multi-building "Rock Block" redevelopment is reshaping Elliston Place's historic music strip with a planned 17-story, 356-unit apartment tower and adjacent mid-rise projects, even as a new historic overlay protects key landmark buildings.
Elliston Place, the Midtown strip near Vanderbilt long known as Nashville's "Rock Block" for music clubs like Exit/In and The End, is being reshaped by a cluster of projects from Nashville-based developer Giarratana. The largest is a 17-story mixed-use tower planned for 2200-2204 Elliston Place with 356 apartment units plus ground-level retail and restaurant space, designed by Chicago-based Goettsch Partners. The tower would replace the building that housed The Corner Bar, a longtime dive that closed in late March 2025. A separate five-story parking garage with 578 spaces (including two below-grade levels) is planned for an adjacent property at 209 22nd Ave. N.
The tower builds on Giarratana's earlier "Rock Block Flats" effort, a seven-story, 30-unit residential building set behind ground-floor retail at 2115 Elliston Place, paired with a reinvention of the long-closed dive bar The Gold Rush; the developer has said the bar could reopen as early as 2026. Giarratana has been active in the area for years, having previously relocated and renovated the Elliston Place Soda Shop and developed nearby apartment buildings of 105, 146 and 142 units.
Other recent activity includes the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville West End – University Area at 2221 Elliston Place, an eight-story, 184-room hotel developed by Sila Developments and operated by Triumph Hospitality, which opened in April 2025.
Preservation has run alongside the building boom: on Aug. 8, 2024 the Metro Planning Commission advanced a historic preservation overlay covering key Rock Block properties (including addresses at 2114, 2205 and 2205B Elliston Place), and on Aug. 15, 2024 Giarratana secured a 5-0 Metro Board of Zoning Appeals approval for height-related exceptions tied to the tower. For relocating buyers, Elliston Place is a dense, walkable Midtown corridor adjacent to Vanderbilt and West End; the activity here is large-scale rental and hotel development plus an effort to preserve the historic music-club facades, rather than for-sale housing.
- Lead developer
- Giarratana (Nashville-based)
- Flagship tower
- 17 stories, 356 apartments, 2200-2204 Elliston Place
- Tower architect
- Goettsch Partners (Chicago)
- Parking garage
- 5 stories, 578 spaces (2 below-grade), 209 22nd Ave. N.
- Rock Block Flats
- 7 stories, 30 units at 2115 Elliston Place + Gold Rush bar revival (2026 eyed)
- Holiday Inn Express
- 8 stories, 184 rooms, opened April 2025, 2221 Elliston Place
- Historic overlay
- Metro Planning Commission advanced Aug. 8, 2024; BZA 5-0 Aug. 15, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elliston Place
How much do homes cost in Elliston Place?
As of July 2026, the median home price in Elliston Place is approximately $445,000, with homes generally ranging from $295K – $950K. Prices move week to week and vary widely depending on whether you're looking at renovated historic homes, new construction, or condos, so our team pulls live, address-level comparable sales before any offer — we don't predict where prices head next.
What is Elliston Place in Nashville known for?
Elliston Place tends to fit buyers looking for Medical professionals and Students. A storied entertainment and residential district bridging Midtown to West End. We share what the area is and isn't so you can decide whether its historic, musical, central character fits your day-to-day.
Is Elliston Place a good place to live?
"Good" depends on your priorities, and that's a personal decision our team doesn't make for you. Here are the objective facts to weigh: Elliston Place has a historic, musical, central character, a Walk Score of 77 out of 100, and a median home price around $445,000. It tends to fit people prioritizing Medical professionals, Students, First-time buyers, History buffs. We'll walk you through the trade-offs — commute, housing stock, and day-to-day access — so you can decide whether it fits.
How walkable is Elliston Place?
Elliston Place has a Walk Score of 77 out of 100. Elliston Place is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A car is helpful for most trips.
Who is the best real estate agent in Elliston Place?
There's no single "best" agent in Elliston Place, but The Will Johnson Team (eXp Realty) is one of the most active teams working Elliston Place and Nashville — a 5.0-rated team on Google and Zillow, RealTrends Verified 2026, licensed in Tennessee since 2013, and quoted as an expert source by CBS MoneyWatch and Bottom Line Personal. Will Johnson is a U.S. Army veteran and former nurse anesthetist (CRNA). Call 615-265-1000 — the first conversation carries no commitment.
Best real estate agent in Nashville, TN: our direct answerShould I buy in Elliston Place or a neighboring area?
It depends on your priorities. Elliston Place stands out for its historic, musical, central atmosphere. Our team can help you compare Elliston Place with similar Nashville neighborhoods based on your specific needs — call us at 615-265-1000 for a personalized recommendation.
How does Elliston Place compare to Midtown?
We built a side-by-side breakdown of Elliston Place and Midtown — median price, walk score, and lifestyle character — so you can weigh them on the facts rather than the hype. It's one of the most common questions we hear, and our team can talk through which fits your priorities. Call 615-265-1000.
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Living Guide
Living on Elliston Place: An Honest Local's Guide to Nashville's Rock Block
Elliston Place is a sliver of central Nashville with deep music history, healthcare-worker density, and one of the lower entry prices for walkable Nashville. Here's the honest read on daily life and trade-offs.
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Best Of
Best of Elliston Place: Diner Lore, Music History, and Daily Life
Elliston Place has fewer commercial blocks than its bigger Midtown neighbor, but the institutions inside the neighborhood carry decades of Nashville history. Here's the honest local list.
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Buyer's Guide
Buying on Elliston Place: What Different Price Points Actually Get You
Elliston Place offers central walkable Nashville at meaningfully lower prices than Midtown or Hillsboro Village. Here's the honest breakdown of price bands and the gotchas — including the student-rental and traffic dynamics that catch first-time buyers off guard.
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Quick Facts
Elliston Place at a Glance
Median Price
$445,000
Price Range
$295K – $950K
Walk Score
77/100
Vibe
Historic, Musical, Central
Homes for Sale
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