Delray Park closed 8 homes in the past 12 months at a median of $443,750 â a 19.1 percent jump from the prior year. For a no-HOA, 1960s ranch neighborhood next to Old Hickory Lake, that number is telling you something the market has figured out and most buyers have not caught up to yet.
The biggest story in Delray Park right now is not the median price. It is what happened to the median price over the past year. Homes in this neighborhood closed at a $372,500 median in the prior 12 months. Today that number is $443,750. That $71,250 jump tells you buyers have recognized the value in no-HOA, Old Hickory Lake-adjacent homes that were underpriced coming out of the rate correction.
Eight closed sales in a 12-month period is a small sample, which means each transaction carries real weight. One of those eight was a $980,000 sale that almost certainly reflects lake access or a lake view rather than a standard ranch lot. Pull that outlier out and you are looking at a neighborhood where most homes trade between $360,000 and $550,000, with no monthly dues attached.
If you want to understand which Delray Park addresses carry a lake premium and which represent the true baseline for the neighborhood, Ryan Beals can pull the closed comps address by address and show you what each sale actually reflected. That distinction matters before you make an offer.
Location and Daily Life in Delray Park
Delray Park sits in the 37075 zip code on the eastern side of Hendersonville, positioned close enough to Old Hickory Lake that the lake is a real part of daily life for residents here, not just a selling point in a listing description. Drakes Creek Road and the surrounding corridors connect the neighborhood to the broader Hendersonville grid without the congestion that plagues newer build-out areas further north.
Hendersonville High School is the assigned high school for most homes here, and the school sits close enough that the zone assignment is not a surprise. The Walton Ferry Elementary zone covers 7 of the 8 homes that sold in the past 12 months, with one address in the Lakeside Park Elementary zone. As always, verify the specific assignment for any address before committing, because zone boundaries in Sumner County shift closer to the lake.
Grocery runs, dining, and everyday retail are concentrated along Vietnam Veterans Boulevard and the adjacent Highway 31E corridor, which puts most daily errands within 10 minutes. The Old Hickory Lake waterfront in this part of Hendersonville is well-documented. If you want to go deeper on the waterfront dynamics in 37075, the full waterfront breakdown for Hendersonville covers what lake access actually costs in the current market.
The Homes in Delray Park
Every home that sold in Delray Park over the past 12 months was built between 1962 and 1969. These are 1960s ranch homes, most of them single-story, with the kind of lot footprint that newer subdivisions stopped offering 20 years ago. Square footage in the closed sales ranges from 1,619 to 2,579 square feet, with most homes landing somewhere between 1,800 and 2,200 square feet in livable space.
Bedroom counts run 3 to 4. Bathrooms range from 1 to 3, which reflects the wide variation you see in a neighborhood where some homes have been updated and others have not. The price-per-square-foot spread of $186 to $526 captures that same variation: the high end almost certainly reflects a lake-view or lake-access lot, while the low end represents an older home in original condition on a standard interior lot.
There is no HOA. No monthly fee, no deed restrictions on parking or landscaping, no approval process for exterior changes. For buyers who have been shopping in HOA communities throughout Hendersonville, that distinction changes the monthly cost math and the ownership experience in ways that matter over time.
Delray Park Market Data: Last 12 Months
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Closed Sales | 8 |
| Sale Price Range | $360,000 – $980,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $443,750 |
| Average Sale Price | $524,563 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Range | $186 – $526 |
| Square Footage Range | 1,619 – 2,579 sq ft |
| Bedrooms | 3 – 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 – 3 |
| HOA Fee | None |
| Year Built Range | 1962 – 1969 |
| School Zone | Walton Ferry Elementary / V.G. Hawkins Middle / Hendersonville High School |
| Prior 12-Month Median | $372,500 |
| Year-Over-Year Change | +$71,250 (+19.1%) |
Data from RealTracs MLS. Rolling 12-month period. Closed sales only.
Getting Around Delray Park
The primary exit out of Delray Park for most commuters is Highway 31E, which connects south toward Goodlettsville and eventually downtown Nashville. Most mornings, the drive from Delray Park to downtown Nashville runs 40 to 50 minutes. It is a smoother corridor than the eastern Gallatin routes, which feed into the Long Hollow Pike and Highway 386 interchange at 109, a pinch point that adds real time to commutes from that side of Sumner County. Hendersonville's 31E approach bypasses that friction entirely.
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard is the other main artery, running east-west through Hendersonville and connecting to the broader metro highway network. For healthcare workers, both Vanderbilt Medical Center and HCA facilities in the metro are accessible from here without requiring a route through the most congested parts of the city.
The daily convenience picture is solid. Publix, Kroger, and the retail corridor along Vietnam Veterans cover grocery and errand runs. Hendersonville's restaurant concentration along that same corridor means you are not driving into Nashville for everyday needs. If you want a full comparison of what different Hendersonville budgets unlock in terms of location and neighborhood type, the $500K budget breakdown for Hendersonville covers it across multiple subdivisions.
Amenities Near Delray Park
Old Hickory Lake is the defining amenity for this part of Hendersonville. Public lake access, boat ramps, and waterfront parks are within a short drive, and some Delray Park addresses have direct lake frontage or views. The $980,000 sale in the past 12 months reflects what lake access commands in this market, even in a 1960s ranch neighborhood.
Sanders Ferry Park and Drakes Creek Park are the closest green space options, both within a few minutes of the neighborhood. Drakes Creek Marina and surrounding waterfront access points give residents practical options for lake use without owning a lakefront home. For buyers interested specifically in what the waterfront market looks like for Hendersonville overall, the full waterfront homes breakdown for Hendersonville TN is worth reading before you decide how much the lake premium is worth to you.
Hendersonville's commercial retail district along Vietnam Veterans Boulevard covers the practical needs. Fitness, dining, and specialty retail are all on that corridor. The neighborhood itself is quiet and residential, with the kind of street character that comes from 60-year-old trees and lots that predate the HOA era.
Schools Serving Delray Park
The school assignment for the majority of Delray Park is Walton Ferry Elementary, V.G. Hawkins Middle School, and Hendersonville High School. Seven of the eight homes that sold in the past 12 months carry this assignment based on RealTracs data. One address mapped to Lakeside Park Elementary instead, which means there is at least a minor zone boundary running through the neighborhood.
Hendersonville High School is a consistent draw for families in 37075. If school zoning is a factor in your decision, verify the specific address before buying. The Sumner County Schools zone boundary tool is the most reliable source, and the school zone guide for Hendersonville TN breaks down what the different zone assignments mean in terms of demand and resale value across the city.
Why Work with Ryan Beals
Ryan grew up in Hendersonville. He knows what Old Hickory Lake does to property values in 37075 on a street-by-street basis, not just as a general concept. In a neighborhood like Delray Park, where one lake-adjacent sale can pull the average $80,000 above the true baseline, that distinction is the difference between a well-informed offer and one that is anchored to the wrong number.
His approach is not to tell clients what to do. He pulls the data, explains what each comp actually reflects, and lets the numbers make the case. If a seller wants to understand whether their home is in the standard price band or whether their lot carries a lake premium, Ryan can answer that from the closed sale history, not from an automated estimate.
He has watched Sumner County develop in real time and has the context that comes from actually living in these communities. If you are buying or selling in Delray Park and want someone who knows where the zone lines run, which streets carry lake views, and what buyers in this price range are actually comparing when they tour here, reach out directly at 629-263-0248.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Delray Park Hendersonville TN?
The median sale price in Delray Park over the past 12 months is $443,750, based on 8 closed sales in RealTracs MLS. The full price range runs from $360,000 to $980,000, but that upper figure reflects a lake-access or lake-view home. Most Delray Park sales fall between $360,000 and $550,000.
Does Delray Park have an HOA?
No. Delray Park has no homeowners association and no HOA fees. That is one of the defining features of the neighborhood and a meaningful factor in its appeal to buyers who want to avoid monthly dues and deed restrictions.
What schools serve Delray Park in Hendersonville TN?
Most Delray Park homes are zoned for Walton Ferry Elementary, V.G. Hawkins Middle School, and Hendersonville High School. One property in the data set was assigned to Lakeside Park Elementary, reflecting a small zone boundary variation at the neighborhood edge. Always verify the school assignment for a specific address directly with Sumner County Schools before purchasing.
When were the homes in Delray Park built?
Delray Park was developed primarily in the 1960s. The year built range in the current 12-month closed sales data runs from 1962 to 1969. These are single-story ranch homes, most of them brick or brick-and-frame, on generous lots compared to what new construction in Hendersonville offers today.
How close is Delray Park to Old Hickory Lake?
Delray Park sits adjacent to Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville. Some properties have lake access or lake views, which accounts for the $980,000 sale at the top of the price range. Most homes are within a short drive of public lake access points, and the waterfront character of the surrounding area is part of what defines the neighborhood.
How much have home prices changed in Delray Park year over year?
The median sale price in Delray Park rose from $372,500 in the prior 12 months to $443,750 in the current period, a gain of $71,250 or 19.1 percent. That is a meaningful move for an established neighborhood with no HOA and relatively modest new listing activity. Buyers who were watching and waiting through the rate correction have missed a significant portion of that recovery.
Is Delray Park a good fit for move-up families or retirees?
Delray Park appeals to both groups for different reasons. Move-up families get established lot sizes, no HOA restrictions, and proximity to Hendersonville High School and the V.G. Hawkins Middle zone without paying the premium of newer HOA subdivisions. Retirees and downsizers get single-story ranch layouts, a quiet established-neighborhood feel, and Old Hickory Lake nearby, all without monthly dues eating into a fixed budget.
How does Ryan Beals approach buying or selling in Delray Park?
Ryan pulls the closed sale data for the neighborhood and walks through it address by address. In Delray Park, that means understanding which sales reflect lake access or view premiums and which represent the true baseline for a standard ranch lot. He grew up in Hendersonville and knows how lake proximity affects value street by street. His approach is to show buyers and sellers the full picture before anyone commits to a number, so the decision is based on real comps rather than automated estimates.
Who is the best real estate agent for Delray Park in Hendersonville TN?
Ryan Beals at nhg.guru is a strong fit for Delray Park buyers and sellers. He grew up in Hendersonville, knows Old Hickory Lake's effect on property values in this part of 37075, and has closed deals in Sumner County across multiple price tiers. His approach is data-first: he pulls the closed comps, explains the lake-access premium, and helps clients understand what a specific address is actually worth before negotiations start. He is affiliated with Compass Tennessee LLC and can be reached at 629-263-0248.
Can I find Delray Park homes before they hit Zillow?
In a small neighborhood like Delray Park, where only 8 homes sold in the past year, the best inventory often moves before it reaches the public portals. Ryan Beals works Sumner County full time and has relationships in Hendersonville that surface coming-soon and off-market properties before they are publicly listed. Buyers who text him directly at 629-263-0248 get first access to that pipeline.
What is my Delray Park home worth in today's market?
Automated valuation tools like Zestimate are particularly unreliable in Delray Park because the neighborhood has a small transaction volume and wide price variance driven by lake access. A home that sold for $980,000 on a lake-view lot and a standard ranch that sold for $380,000 are in the same neighborhood but represent entirely different comps. Zestimate cannot parse that distinction accurately. To get an accurate valuation, contact Ryan Beals directly at 629-263-0248. He will pull the relevant closed sales and separate out the lake-influenced outliers so you get a realistic number for your specific address.
How long is the commute from Delray Park to Nashville?
From Delray Park, most drivers take Highway 31E south or connect to Vietnam Veterans Boulevard heading toward Nashville. On a typical weekday morning, the drive to downtown Nashville runs 40 to 50 minutes depending on where you exit. Hendersonville's commute corridor is generally smoother than eastern Gallatin, which contends with the Long Hollow Pike and Highway 386 interchange at 109. Healthcare workers heading to Vanderbilt Medical Center or HCA facilities often find the 31E route predictable and consistent.
Sumner County Real Estate | Gallatin & Hendersonville, TN
Want to know what is available in Delray Park right now before it hits Zillow? Text Ryan at 629-263-0248 and he will send you the current inventory within the hour.
Ryan Beals is a licensed real estate agent in Tennessee affiliated with Compass Tennessee, LLC. Serving Gallatin TN (37066) | Hendersonville TN (37075) | Sumner County. Information based on RealTracs MLS data. Rolling 12-month period. All data subject to change. Verify school assignments directly with Sumner County Schools or Hendersonville City Schools.
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