At a Glance
- 940 Archer Street is a $4.2 million new-construction residence near Nashville’s Gulch with 5,874 square feet, four bedrooms, five full and two half bathrooms, a private pool, elevator, three-car garage and rooftop skyline views.
- The Gulch is a 91-acre downtown Nashville neighborhood between the Historic Core and Midtown with approximately 9,000 residents and a strong mix of dining, retail, entertainment and urban residential uses.
- The Gulch became the first neighborhood in the South to achieve LEED Neighborhood Development certification, receiving Silver-level certification in 2009.
- The neighborhood’s current residential inventory is dominated by apartments and condominiums, which makes detached-home features such as a private yard, private pool and three-car garage particularly uncommon in this context.
- Brandon C Knox of BDG Partners at Compass specializes in Nashville luxury real estate, urban infill, new construction, land acquisition and development, giving him a particularly relevant perspective on a property where land, design, density and finished-product strategy intersect.
There are very few places in Nashville where you can have a private pool, a real backyard, nearly 5,900 square feet, an oversized three-car garage, an elevator, dramatic skyline views and one of the city’s most walkable urban neighborhoods essentially outside your door.
940 Archer Street is one of them.
This new-construction residence in Nashville’s Gulch View / South Gulch area is currently offered at $4,200,000 and is being designed around something that is increasingly difficult to find in Nashville:
Urban energy without sacrificing the space, privacy and amenities of a substantial luxury home.
That is the entire story of this property.
And for the right buyer, I think it is a very compelling one.
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You Get the City Without Surrendering the House
That is the simplest way I know to describe 940 Archer.
Most urban luxury purchases require trade-offs.
If you want walkability, you may sacrifice the yard.
If you want skyline views, you may end up in a high-rise.
If you want to live near restaurants, entertainment and downtown employment, you may give up garage space.
If you want privacy and a pool, you may have to move farther out.
At 940 Archer, you don’t have to make as many of those compromises.
You can have:
- A private pool
- A fenced backyard
- Nearly 5,900 square feet
- An oversized three-car garage
- An elevator
- Dedicated office space
- Dedicated wellness space
- A rooftop entertaining deck
- Nashville skyline views
- No HOA
- And The Gulch immediately nearby
You get the city without surrendering the house.
That is the value proposition.
The Gulch Usually Requires a Different Kind of Residential Living
The Gulch has become one of Nashville’s best-known urban neighborhoods.
Its official residential directory today is heavily weighted toward apartments and condominiums, including developments such as ICON, Twelve Twelve, Terrazzo, The James, Society Nashville, Pullman at Gulch Union and other multifamily communities.
That is not a weakness.
It is part of why the neighborhood works.
Density supports:
Restaurants.
Retail.
Fitness.
Nightlife.
Services.
Transit.
And an active pedestrian environment.
But density also makes certain things more difficult to find.
Private yards.
Private pools.
Large garages.
Detached-home privacy.
And substantial private square footage.
That is what makes 940 Archer’s combination so interesting.
The Gulch Has One of Nashville’s Most Significant Redevelopment Stories
The Gulch did not begin as the neighborhood people know today.
The official neighborhood history traces the area back to Nashville’s railroad era, when it functioned as a major rail yard. After World War II, the district declined and remained significantly underdeveloped for decades.
Its modern redevelopment began in the early 2000s, when coordinated private investment helped transform former industrial land into the mixed-use neighborhood that exists today.
For someone like me, who spends a lot of time thinking about land, development and urban infill, that history matters.
The Gulch is a real-world example of what happens when land use changes dramatically over time.
The Gulch Was the South’s First LEED-ND Neighborhood
The Gulch also holds an important urban-planning distinction.
The neighborhood became the first in the South to earn LEED Neighborhood Development certification, receiving Silver certification in January 2009.
The designation recognized planning around smart growth, walkability, urbanism and environmentally conscious neighborhood design.
This wasn’t simply the redevelopment of individual parcels.
It was the creation of a connected urban district.
Today, The Gulch Is 91 Acres of Downtown Nashville
Nashville Downtown Partnership currently describes The Gulch as a 91-acre downtown neighborhood between the Historic Core and Midtown, with approximately 9,000 residents.
The neighborhood sits only a couple of blocks from Music City Center and benefits from sidewalks, bike lanes, shared paths and public transit connections.
That gives residents access to a version of Nashville that is fundamentally different from most luxury suburban neighborhoods.
You can actually move through the neighborhood on foot.
Walkability Is a Real Amenity Here
I use the word “walkable” carefully.
There are places where technically you can walk somewhere.
And then there are places where walking is actually part of the neighborhood experience.
The Gulch falls much closer to the second category.
The official neighborhood site describes restaurants, boutiques, nightlife and urban residential living all within the district.
The exact businesses will always change.
That is the nature of a dynamic urban neighborhood.
The more important point is the density of experiences.
You can leave your house and be surrounded by things to do.
That is a legitimate lifestyle amenity.
Then Look at Everything Else Around Archer Street
This is where I think the location becomes even more interesting.
940 Archer is not only connected to The Gulch.
It also sits within easy reach of:
- Downtown Nashville
- 12 South
- Belmont
- Vanderbilt
- Music Row
- Midtown
That puts the property at the intersection of some of Nashville’s most active residential, educational, employment, healthcare and entertainment areas.
I call this:
The Real Estate Around the Real Estate
When I evaluate a property, I am not only looking at the house.
I want to understand everything around it.
Where are people working?
Where are they eating?
Where are they spending money?
Where are they going to school?
Where is private capital being invested?
What is already developed?
What is likely to change?
What cannot change?
Those questions become particularly important in the urban core.
940 Archer Was Designed Around the Nashville Skyline
One of the things I like most about this house is that the view doesn’t feel like an afterthought.
The residence was designed for this particular site, and the major living spaces were oriented toward the city.
That means the skyline becomes part of the architecture rather than simply something visible from one window.
The house constantly reminds you where you are.
Nashville is part of the experience.
The Rooftop Is the Nashville Moment
At the top, the expansive rooftop deck takes full advantage of the elevation.
This is the space where the relationship between the property and the city becomes most obvious.
Morning coffee.
Sunset.
Dinner.
Friends.
Concert nights.
Fourth of July.
Or a normal evening watching the skyline light up.
A rooftop deck can be constructed elsewhere.
The view is much harder to recreate.
And that distinction matters.
Buy the Things You Cannot Change
This is one of the principles I use constantly with my clients.
Buy the location.
Buy the land.
Buy the privacy.
Buy the view.
Buy the street.
You can change a kitchen.
You can change flooring.
You can change fixtures.
You can remodel a bathroom.
You cannot simply manufacture another site with the same relationship to the skyline and the surrounding city.
At 940 Archer, the city view is one of the things you are actually buying.
The Lot Is More Important Than the Acreage Number Suggests
The property sits on approximately 0.29 acres.
In a suburban context, that may not sound particularly large.
In this location, context changes the meaning of the number.
The lot is approximately 34 feet wide and 203 feet deep.
That depth allowed the design to create substantial private outdoor space while still delivering a large residence.
And it allowed something especially unusual this close to the urban core:
A Private In-Ground Pool and Real Backyard
Not a shared rooftop pool.
Not a community amenity.
Your pool.
Your yard.
Your space.
That creates an entirely different residential experience.
The Lower Level Connects Directly to the Pool Lifestyle
The finished lower level contains two bedrooms and three full bathrooms.
It also includes an approximately 18-by-27-foot recreation room that opens toward the outdoor and pool environment.
That creates a natural entertaining flow.
Guests do not have to constantly move through the main living spaces to access the pool.
The lower level becomes its own entertainment zone.
That is thoughtful planning.
Nearly 5,900 Square Feet Gives the House Real Scale
The residence includes approximately 5,874 square feet.
The program includes:
- 4 bedrooms
- 5 full bathrooms
- 2 half bathrooms
- Approximately 28-by-27-foot great room
- Approximately 26-by-17-foot kitchen
- Formal dining
- Dedicated office
- Dedicated exercise and wellness room
- Large recreation room
- Finished lower level
- Multiple outdoor living areas
- Rooftop entertaining
- Significant storage
This is not condo living made slightly larger.
It is a true luxury-home program in an urban setting.
The Kitchen Was Designed Around How People Actually Live
The kitchen centers around an oversized island.
I like that because in almost every luxury home I sell today, the kitchen island becomes the center of the house.
Breakfast.
Homework.
Wine.
Friends.
Dinner.
Cocktails.
Conversation.
People inevitably gather there.
So instead of fighting that behavior, the house embraces it.
The kitchen flows naturally into the surrounding living areas, creating an environment that works equally well for everyday life and larger-scale entertaining.
The Primary Suite Has the Scale a House Like This Needs
The primary bedroom is approximately 18 by 16 feet and includes a walk-in closet and suite-style bath with separate tub and shower.
But I think the more interesting part of the overall program is how the home handles private space.
This isn’t simply four bedrooms and a bonus room.
There are distinct areas for:
Sleeping.
Working.
Exercising.
Entertaining.
Hosting guests.
Outdoor living.
And quiet time.
That is important.
Useful square footage matters more than simply having square footage.
There Is a Real Home Office
The dedicated office is approximately 11 by 18 feet.
For many luxury buyers today, that is no longer optional.
Executives run companies from home.
Entrepreneurs need private space.
Investors take calls.
Professionals work hybrid schedules.
A desk tucked into the corner of a guest room isn’t the same thing.
940 Archer has a real office.
And a Dedicated Exercise and Wellness Room
The exercise room measures approximately 17 by 20 feet.
That gives the owner enough room to build a legitimate wellness space.
Gym equipment.
Weights.
Yoga.
Recovery.
Peloton.
Potential sauna or other wellness equipment, subject to the buyer’s installation plans.
Again, the important thing is that the dedicated space already exists.
The Elevator Makes Vertical Living Work
Urban houses often go vertical because land is scarce.
Vertical design can create significant benefits.
Elevation.
Views.
Separation between living zones.
But it also creates stairs.
The elevator changes that.
It makes movement between the home’s levels easier and improves long-term functionality.
Groceries.
Luggage.
Guests.
Daily living.
The elevator isn’t simply a luxury feature.
It solves an actual problem.
The Three-Car Garage May Be One of the Most Unusual Features
For the right buyer, this may be one of the biggest reasons to pay attention.
940 Archer includes an oversized attached three-car garage.
The ceiling height also provides room to potentially add vehicle lifts, depending on the equipment selected and appropriate installation.
Think about that combination.
Close to Downtown Nashville.
Walk toward The Gulch.
Private pool.
Skyline views.
And meaningful collector-car storage at home.
That is difficult to find in the urban core.
There Is No HOA
According to the current MLS information, 940 Archer has no homeowners association.
For some luxury buyers, that matters significantly.
It offers a different ownership model from high-rise condominium living.
There is no shared elevator.
No shared pool.
No building amenities controlled collectively.
Of course, the tradeoff is that the owner maintains the property directly.
But for the buyer who values independence, that can be part of the appeal.
New Construction Changes the Equation
940 Archer is 2026 new construction, with completion currently scheduled for November 30, 2026.
That means the buyer gets a home designed for current expectations rather than trying to retrofit older urban housing.
Modern systems.
Modern floor plan.
Elevator.
Garage.
Pool.
Office.
Wellness.
Outdoor entertaining.
Contemporary architecture.
And a design created around the specific lot and skyline.
That matters.
Why My Background Is Particularly Relevant to 940 Archer
I am Brandon C Knox, Co-Founder and Principal Partner of BDG Partners at Compass.
A large part of my Nashville career has centered around:
- Luxury residential real estate
- Urban infill
- New construction
- Land acquisition
- Development
- Real estate investment
My current BDG profile documents that background, including my leadership of Nashville’s #1 New Construction Sales Team from 2016 through 2022 and my work in land and development.
BDG Partners has also built a substantial new-construction platform. Its current new-construction page reports more than $2.37 billion in new-construction sales across buyer, builder and developer sides.
That matters here because 940 Archer is not a property I evaluate only as a finished luxury home.
I look at the land.
The zoning.
The urban context.
The design response.
The replacement difficulty.
The buyer profile.
And the resale story.
I Didn’t Just Learn Nashville. I Learned How Nashville Gets Built.
That is probably the best way I can explain my perspective on a property like this.
For years I have worked with builders, found land, sold new construction, invested in projects, analyzed development sites and studied how Nashville’s urban neighborhoods evolve.
Once you have done enough of that work, you stop seeing a house as an isolated object.
You see the entire chain.
Dirt.
Entitlement.
Design.
Construction.
Finished product.
Buyer.
Resale.
That is why 940 Archer interests me.
The site created an opportunity.
The architecture responded to it.
And now the finished product offers a combination the market does not commonly produce.
Urban Infill Starts With the Dirt
People tend to think urban infill is a construction business.
I think it starts as a land business.
The lot determines what is possible.
Dimensions.
Zoning.
Topography.
Views.
Setbacks.
Access.
Utilities.
Surrounding uses.
All of those things influence the finished house.
940 Archer sits on a long urban lot.
Instead of treating that geometry as a limitation, the design uses depth, verticality and elevation to create a substantial private residence.
That is what I consider good infill.
The Builder Is Not the Customer
This is something I say often in new construction.
The builder is not the customer.
The spreadsheet is not the customer.
The person who eventually signs the contract is the customer.
The house has to work for that person.
Where do they park?
Where do they work?
Where do they exercise?
Where do guests stay?
Where do people gather?
Where do they entertain?
Where do they store things?
How do they move between floors?
What do they see when they wake up?
How does the house feel on a normal Tuesday?
Those questions matter more than simply maximizing square footage.
Who Is the Buyer for 940 Archer?
I can see several logical buyer profiles.
The executive who wants downtown access without condo living.
The entrepreneur who needs a serious home office.
The car enthusiast who wants real garage capacity.
The relocation buyer coming from another urban market who expects walkability.
The Vanderbilt or healthcare executive who wants proximity without giving up luxury amenities.
The buyer moving from Brentwood or Williamson County who wants to be closer to the city but does not want to surrender a pool, yard or space.
The frequent traveler who values central Nashville access.
The entertainer who wants skyline, rooftop and pool.
And perhaps most importantly:
The buyer who wants Nashville’s energy without giving up the way they actually like to live.
The Real Competition May Not Be Another House
At $4.2 million, a buyer has options.
A penthouse.
A Gulch condominium.
A luxury downtown unit.
A large 12 South home.
A modern Belmont property.
Green Hills.
Belle Meade.
Brentwood.
That is why I wouldn’t try to argue that 940 Archer is “better” than every other $4 million property.
That isn’t useful.
The better question is:
What Lifestyle Are You Trying to Buy?
If the answer is:
I want walkability.
I want city views.
I want a private pool.
I want my own yard.
I want my own garage.
I want my own front door.
I want an elevator.
And I want almost 5,900 square feet.
Then the alternatives become much more limited.
Value and Cheap Are Not the Same Thing
This is something investing in real estate has taught me repeatedly.
Something can be cheap and still be a bad buy.
Something can be expensive and still represent compelling value.
At $4.2 million, 940 Archer is unquestionably luxury real estate.
It should be analyzed carefully.
But I would not analyze it only against another home with the same price or square footage.
I would compare:
Location.
Land.
Walkability.
Pool.
Yard.
Garage.
Views.
New construction.
Elevator.
Rooftop.
Privacy.
And the difficulty of recreating the combination.
That combination is the product.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is 940 Archer Street?
940 Archer Street is in Nashville, Tennessee 37203, in the Gulch View / South Gulch area. The location is immediately adjacent to The Gulch and convenient to Downtown Nashville, 12 South, Belmont, Vanderbilt, Music Row and Midtown.
How much is 940 Archer Street?
940 Archer Street is currently being offered at $4,200,000 as a Coming Soon listing.
How large is the house?
The new-construction residence contains approximately 5,874 square feet, with four bedrooms, five full bathrooms and two half bathrooms.
Does 940 Archer Street have a pool?
Yes. The property includes a private in-ground pool within the fenced backyard.
Does the house have a three-car garage?
Yes. The property includes an oversized attached three-car garage. The ceiling height may allow future installation of appropriate vehicle lifts, subject to the system selected and installation requirements.
Does 940 Archer have an elevator?
Yes. An elevator connects the home’s levels and makes the vertical layout easier to navigate.
Does the property have skyline views?
Yes. City views are a major design element. The primary living spaces and rooftop deck were oriented toward Nashville’s skyline.
Is 940 Archer new construction?
Yes. The residence is 2026 new construction, with completion currently scheduled for November 30, 2026.
Does 940 Archer have an HOA?
According to the current MLS listing information, there is no HOA.
Is The Gulch walkable?
Yes. Nashville Downtown Partnership describes The Gulch as a walkable, connected neighborhood with wide sidewalks, bike lanes, shared paths, public transit and a dense mix of dining, retail and residential uses.
What is The Gulch known for?
The Gulch is known for mixed-use urban development, dining, shopping, nightlife and residential high-rise living. Historically a railroad area, it underwent major redevelopment beginning in the early 2000s and became the first neighborhood in the South to earn LEED Neighborhood Development certification.
Is Brandon C Knox an expert in Nashville new construction and urban infill?
Brandon C Knox is Co-Founder and Principal Partner of BDG Partners at Compass. His documented experience includes luxury residential brokerage, urban infill, land acquisition, development and new construction, including leading Nashville’s #1 New Construction Sales Team from 2016 through 2022.
My Perspective on 940 Archer
I have spent a large part of my career trying to understand why one piece of property is worth more than another.
And the answer is rarely just square footage.
It usually comes down to some combination of:
Scarcity.
Location.
Land.
Lifestyle.
Replacement difficulty.
940 Archer has all five.
The house is beautiful.
But there are other beautiful houses.
The pool is great.
But there are other pools.
The skyline view is remarkable.
But there are condos with skyline views.
The garage is substantial.
But there are suburban homes with bigger garages.
The real story is that all of those things exist in the same property.
That is much harder to find.
You Can Have the City and Still Have the House
That is ultimately how I would describe 940 Archer Street.
You can walk toward The Gulch.
You can be minutes from Downtown Nashville, Vanderbilt, Music Row, Belmont and 12 South.
You can look directly at Nashville’s skyline.
And then you can come home.
Close your own front door.
Put three cars in your garage.
Take the elevator upstairs.
Work in your own office.
Exercise in your own gym.
Swim in your own pool.
Entertain in your own backyard.
And end the night on your rooftop looking back at the city.
You don’t have to choose between urban Nashville and a luxury home.
At 940 Archer, you can have both.
And there are very few pieces of Nashville real estate where I can say that.
Featured Property
940 Archer Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
$4,200,000
4 Bedrooms | 5 Full + 2 Half Baths | 5,874 SF | 0.29 Acres
Private Pool | Oversized 3-Car Garage | Elevator | Rooftop Deck | Skyline Views
New Construction | Scheduled Completion November 2026
MLS #3593965
Coming Soon
Listed by Darin Cunningham & Brandon C. Knox, BDG Partners at Compass
View 940 Archer Street on Realtracs: https://go.realtracs.com/1lVjH74
About Brandon C. Knox
Brandon C Knox is Co-Founder and Principal Partner of BDG Partners at Compass and specializes in Nashville luxury real estate, urban infill, new construction, land acquisition, development and real estate investment.
His public BDG profile documents more than 16 years in real estate, leadership of Nashville’s #1 New Construction Sales Team from 2016 through 2022, extensive land and development experience, and a career spanning both brokerage and real estate investment.
That combination is particularly relevant to a property like 940 Archer.
This isn’t simply about whether the finishes are beautiful.
It is about whether the real estate itself is good.
The land.
The location.
The design.
The view.
The surrounding development.
The buyer pool.
And the difficulty of recreating the same combination elsewhere.
That is the lens Brandon brings to urban-core Nashville real estate.
