This beautiful 3-story home in the Central Gardens Historic District offers the perfect blend of classic charm & modern updates. Featuring a gourmet kitchen with Kraftmaid cabinets, a spacious pantry, & high-end finishes, this home is designed for easy living. Hardwood floors run throughout the open-concept living spaces, which include a large living room, separate den, & elegant formal dining room - perfect for entertaining. The luxurious primary suite includes an en-suite bathroom & a cozy sitting room with built-in bookshelves. The finished basement offers extra storage & a laundry room. Relax on the charming front porch or enjoy the covered back porch-ideal for outdoor living. With abundant storage, including a walk-in attic, plus washer, dryer, & refrigerator included, this home offers unbeatable convenience. A detached 2-car garage behind an iron gate completes the property. Located in one of Memphis’ most desirable neighborhoods, this move-in ready home is a rare opportunity!
Sold for $550,000
$550,000
197 S Idlewild St, Memphis, TN 38104
4beds
2,961sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$547,900 Zestimate®
$186/sqft
$3,157 Estimated rent
Home value
$547,900
$510,000 - $586,000
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Finished basementCharming front porchCozy sitting roomElegant formal dining roomExtra storageOpen-concept living spacesAbundant storage
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Listed by:
Pam Beall,
Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS,
Brad Beall,
Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS
Bought with:
Fontaine T Albritton
Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS
Source: MAAR,MLS#: 10188408
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Attic
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Smooth Ceiling, Hardwood Floor
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 14 x 16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Shared Bath, Smooth Ceiling, Hardwood Floor
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 13 x 16
Bedroom 3
- Features: Shared Bath, Smooth Ceiling, Hardwood Floor
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Private Full Bath, Smooth Ceiling, Carpet
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Smooth Ceiling, Tile Floor, Full Bath
Dining room
- Features: Separate Dining Room
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry
- Area: 160
- Dimensions: 10 x 16
Living room
- Features: Separate Living Room, Great Room
- Area: 405
- Dimensions: 15 x 27
Den
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range/Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- 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, Primary Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom, 2 or More Baths, Office
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Attic: Walk-In
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,961 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Gated
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2.5
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45 x 199
- Features: Historic District
Details
- Parcel number: 016042 00013
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition Shingles
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1898
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Campbell
Location
- Region: Memphis
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $186/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $534,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,864
- Price range: $550K - $550K
- Date on market: 1/20/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 57 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2025 | Sold | $550,000-4.3%$186/sqft |
Source:  MAAR #10188408 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2025 | Pending sale | $575,000$194/sqft |
Source: MAAR #10188408 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2025 | Price change | $575,000-0.7%$194/sqft |
Source: MAAR #10188408 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $579,000+28.7%$196/sqft |
Source: MAAR #10188408 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2018 | Sold | $450,000$152/sqft |
Source: MAAR #10020523 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2018 | Listed for sale | $450,000$152/sqft |
Source: Sowell and Company #10020523 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2018 | Pending sale | $450,000$152/sqft |
Source: Sowell and Company #10020523 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2018 | Listed for sale | $450,000+22.4%$152/sqft |
Source: Sowell and Company #10020523 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2015 | Sold | $367,500-3%$124/sqft |
Source: MAAR #9958015 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2015 | Price change | $379,000-4.1%$128/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2015 | Price change | $395,000-1%$133/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2015 | Price change | $399,000-1.5%$135/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2015 | Price change | $405,000-0.5%$137/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2015 | Price change | $407,000-0.6%$137/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2015 | Price change | $409,500-0.8%$138/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2015 | Price change | $412,900-0.5%$139/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2015 | Price change | $414,900-0.6%$140/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2015 | Price change | $417,500-0.4%$141/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2015 | Price change | $419,000-4.6%$142/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2015 | Price change | $439,000+1.2%$148/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2015 | Price change | $434,000-7.5%$147/sqft |
Source: Sowell and Company Realtors #9941165 Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2015 | Price change | $469,000-6%$158/sqft |
Source: Sowell and Company Realtors #9941165 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2014 | Price change | $499,000+6.4%$169/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2014 | Listed for sale | $469,000$158/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,037 -17.2% | $133,500 +3.4% |
| 2024 | $8,502 +8.1% | $129,100 |
| 2023 | $7,864 | $129,100 |
| 2022 | -- | $129,100 |
| 2021 | -- | $129,100 +23.8% |
| 2020 | $3,332 | $104,250 |
| 2019 | $3,332 +0.3% | $104,250 +27.1% |
| 2018 | $3,323 -45.1% | $82,050 |
| 2017 | $6,056 +109.3% | $82,050 -3.6% |
| 2016 | $2,894 +35.5% | $85,125 +23.3% |
| 2014 | $2,137 | $69,050 |
| 2013 | -- | $69,050 +3.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $67,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $67,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $67,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $67,000 +27.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $52,725 |
| 2007 | -- | $52,725 |
| 2006 | -- | $52,725 |
| 2005 | -- | $52,725 +34.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $39,225 |
| 2003 | -- | $39,225 |
| 2002 | -- | $39,225 |
| 2001 | -- | $39,225 +2.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $38,325 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Midtown
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- 8/10Idlewild Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
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