How Walkable is Lockeland Springs in Nashville, TN?

by Mike Estes

Homes move fast in Lockeland Springs near Nashville, TN. With a Walk Score of 73 and a median of just 27 days on market, this "Very Walkable" East Nashville neighborhood attracts buyers who want pedestrian access without leaving the city. The area is known for its historic homes and tree-lined residential streets.

Walkability in the Nashville area

Lockeland Springs's 73 more than doubles the metro average of 29 and ties with Edgefield. Only Downtown Nashville (83), Germantown (75), and a handful of other urban neighborhoods score higher.

The neighborhood's walkability comes from its position between East Nashville's Five Points commercial area and the Shelby Park greenway. Residents can walk to restaurants, a local market, and coffee shops along Woodland Street. The flat terrain and connected sidewalks make cycling practical as well.

What a Walk Score of 73 means

Lockeland Springs's Walk Score of 73 puts it in the "Very Walkable" tier. Most daily errands can be done on foot, especially for residents near Woodland Street or Five Points. The bike score of 50 (Bikeable) reflects the flat terrain and connected streets. The transit score of 36 (Some Transit) indicates WeGo bus coverage but limited frequency.

Why do buyers choose Lockeland Springs?

Lockeland Springs is Nashville's fastest-selling walkable neighborhood. The median of 27 days on market is roughly half the pace of Downtown Nashville (75 days) or Edgefield (66 days), despite similar Walk Scores. About 24% of homes sell above asking and nearly half of listings go pending within two weeks. The median sale price of $810,723 is up 5% year over year, with only about 3 months of supply.

Buyers pay more than Edgefield ($749,744) or Eastwood ($719,754) for comparable walkability, but the premium buys into a tighter market with less inventory. The speed of sales here reflects genuine scarcity: only 22 homes sold in the period. For buyers who want walkable East Nashville and can act quickly, Lockeland Springs remains the most competitive option.

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