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McFerrin Park, located in East Nashville, is an area with a fascinating history as well as homes, ranging from 19th century historical to brand new construction. Below is a very brief summary of the history of the area, and the current home market. Links below will allow you to search for homes or read more about the history of McFerrin Park.
McFerrin Park, located in East Nashville, is an area with a fascinating history as well as homes, ranging from 19th century historical to brand new construction. Below is a very brief summary of the history of the area, and the current home market. Links below will allow you to search for homes or read more about the history of McFerrin Park.
History
John Berry McFerrin, after whom the park is named, purchased 2.5 acres of land and the house that was on the property from John W. Bryan in 1866 for $12,000. This house stood at the corner of Berry and Meridian.
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| The Bryan, McFerrin & Scales home. Photo Courtesy of Metro Nashville Archives |
In 1887 David C and Grace Scales purchased the home from Cynthia McGavock McFerrin, the widow of John. Mrs. Grace Scales is the namesake of Present day Grace St., which runs along the north side of McFerrin Park.
In 1909 the park became a playground. Until its demolition in the early 1950s, the original home, lived in by the Bryan, McFerrin and Scales family, served as the park’s community center.
In the 1970s the Metro Government purchased the Grace Ave. Church of Christ, adding 11.5 acres of land to the park. Today, there is a new community center, basketball courts, a baseball field, playground and lots of open green space.
Current Home Market
Keeping in mind that the McFerrin Park area is a mixture of new construction, rehabbed homes and homes that have yet to be rehabbed, over the first five months of 2014, the average home price is $233,773 and the average size is 1814 square feet. New construction or rehabbed homes range in price from just over $200,000 to $349,000.
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