Sold for $865,000

$865,000

1540 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38104

4beds

4,999sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1905

0.71 Acres Lot

$849,500 Zestimate^®

$173/sqft

$4,223 Estimated rent

Home value

$849,500

$790,000 - $909,000

$4,223/mo

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What's special

Luxurious bathLarge entry hallNewer three car garageGated parking areaWonderfully landscaped groundsViking appliancesDining room

The Historic Sledge Home has been rarely available, more than twenty years this time. Meticulously renovated and maintained impeccably, with a large entry hall, living room and dining room, this home has gracious and grand spaces. A chef's kitchen with Viking appliances, a keeping room off the kitchen makes casual times even easier. The Primary is truly a suite with large rooms and a luxurious bath. Wonderfully landscaped grounds and a newer three car garage in a gated parking area.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Bonus Room, Entry Hall

Primary bedroom

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Dining room

Features: Separate Dining Room
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Kitchen

Features: Updated/Renovated Kitchen, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Kitchen Island, Washer/Dryer Connections, Keeping/Hearth Room

Living room

Features: Separate Living Room, Separate Den
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Den

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Heating

Central, Natural Gas, Dual System

Cooling

Central Air, Dual, 220 Wiring

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, 2+ Water Heaters, Range/Oven, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Laundry: Laundry Room

Features

All Bedrooms Up, Primary Up, Split Bedroom Plan, Renovated Bathroom, Luxury Primary Bath, Double Vanity Bath, Separate Tub & Shower, Half Bath Down, Smooth Ceiling, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Living Room, Dining Room, Den/Great Room, Kitchen, 1/2 Bath, Keeping/Hearth Room, Primary Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom, 2 or More Baths
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Windows: Wood Frames
Basement: Crawl Space,Partial,Unfinished
Attic: Walk-In
Number of fireplaces: 4
Fireplace features: Masonry, Decorative

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 4,999 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Driveway/Pad, Circular Driveway, More than 3 Coverd Spaces, Storage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Gated, Gate Clickers
Has garage: Yes
Covered spaces: 4
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Stories: 2.5
Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
Pool features: None
Has spa: Yes
Spa features: Whirlpool(s)
Fencing: Wood,Wrought Iron,Brick/Iron Fenced

Lot

Size: 0.71 Acres
Dimensions: 101 x 305
Features: Some Trees, Corner Lot, Professionally Landscaped, Historic District, Well Landscaped Grounds

Details

Parcel number: 015005 00013

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Stone
Roof: Composition Shingles

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1905

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Cable Available

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Fairview Land Co

Location

Region: Memphis

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $173/sqft
Tax assessed value: $765,100
Annual tax amount: $12,543
Price range: $865K - $865K
Date on market: 4/12/2025
Cumulative days on market: 14 days
Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/23/2025	Sold	$865,000-2.7%$173/sqft
Source: MAAR #10194139 Report a problem
5/16/2025	Pending sale	$889,000$178/sqft
Source: MAAR #10194139 Report a problem
4/12/2025	Listed for sale	$889,000+77.8%$178/sqft
Source: MAAR #10194139 Report a problem
12/4/2002	Sold	$500,000$100/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$10,082 -19.6%	$191,275 +0.4%
2024	$12,544 +8.1%	$190,475
2023	$11,603	$190,475
2022	--	$190,475
2021	--	$190,475 +3%
2020	$5,908	$184,850
2019	$5,908 -21.1%	$184,850
2018	$7,486 -45.1%	$184,850
2017	$13,645 +147.2%	$184,850 +13.9%
2016	$5,519 +7.3%	$162,325 +1.3%
2014	$5,142	$160,250
2013	--	$160,250 -0.6%
2012	--	$161,250
2011	--	$161,250 -6%
2010	--	$171,575
2009	--	$171,575 +20.3%
2008	--	$142,650
2007	--	$142,650
2006	--	$142,650
2005	--	$142,650 +38.9%
2004	--	$102,700
2003	--	$102,700
2001	--	$102,700 +10.4%
2000	--	$93,000