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  • $980,000

    2221 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38104

    5beds
    7,842sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1920
    0.51 Acres Lot
    $972,900 Zestimate®
    $125/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Private officeSeparate guesthouseWalk-in pantryGourmet eat-in kitchenGenerous prep spaceDual gated entrancesGrand entrance
    Stunning from the start! Welcome to refined Southern elegance in this stately Memphis home overlooking Overton Golf Course. A grand entrance sets the tone for 5 spacious bedrooms, 4 full & 3 half baths, and an array of exquisite living spaces—formal living & dining rooms, sunroom, breakfast room, and private office. The gourmet eat-in kitchen is a culinary haven with a walk-in pantry, butler’s pantry, and generous prep space. Outdoors, enjoy a beautifully manicured lawn and dual gated entrances leading to a 3-car garage and a separate guesthouse. The guesthouse features an upstairs apartment and a flexible downstairs space perfect for a recording studio or art studio. This property blends history with creative potential and timeless beauty—a true gem in Midtown Memphis.
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    Listed by:

    Jennifer Williams,

    Hobson, REALTORS 901-761-1622

    Source: MAAR,MLS#: 10225522MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 7
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 3
      Rooms
      • Room types: Library/Study, Sun Room, Play Room, Bonus Room, Entry Hall
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Carpet, Hardwood Floor, Smooth Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Carpet, Hardwood Floor, Private Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Carpet, Hardwood Floor, Shared Bath
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 4
      • Features: Carpet, Shared Bath
      Bedroom 5
      • Features: Carpet, Shared Bath
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: Double Vanity, Separate Shower, Tile Floor, Full Bath
      Dining room
      • Features: Separate Dining Room
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Kitchen
      • Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Breakfast Room, Pantry, Kitchen Island, Washer/Dryer Connections
      Living room
      • Features: Separate Living Room
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Den
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Heating
      • Central, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Range/Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
      • Laundry: Laundry Room
      Features
      • All Bedrooms Up, Primary Up, Luxury Primary Bath, Double Vanity Bath, Separate Tub & Shower, Half Bath Down, High Ceilings, Two Story Foyer, Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Powder/Dressing Room, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 1/2 Bath, Laundry Room, Sun Room, Breakfast Room, Primary Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom, 2 or More Baths, Storage, Square Feet Source: AutoFill (MAARdata) or Public Records (Cnty Assessor Site)
      • Flooring: Part Hardwood, Part Carpet, Tile, Brick
      • Windows: Wood Frames
      • Basement: Crawl Space
      • Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Attic Access
      • Number of fireplaces: 3
      • Fireplace features: Masonry, Decorative, Living Room, In Other Room
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 7,842 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Driveway/Pad, Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Gated
      • Has garage: Yes
      • Covered spaces: 3
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Stories: 3
      • Patio & porch: Porch
      • Exterior features: Courtyard
      • Pool features: None
      • Fencing: Wrought Iron,Brick/Ironed Fence
      Lot
      • Size: 0.51 Acres
      • Dimensions: 100 x 222
      • Features: Corner Lot, Professionally Landscaped, Well Landscaped Grounds
      Details
      • Additional structures: Guest House
      • Parcel number: 028027 00001

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Traditional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick Veneer
      • Roof: Composition Shingles
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1920

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Security System, Burglar Alarm, Iron Door(s), Wrought Iron Security Drs
      • Subdivision: Lenox Land Co
      Location
      • Region: Memphis

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $125/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,479,400
      • Annual tax amount: $22,165
      • Price range: $980K - $980K
      • Date on market: 7/7/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 345 days

        Estimated market value

        $972,900

        $924,000 - $1.02M

        $4,312/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/7/2026Listed for sale$980,000$125/sqft
        Source: MAAR #10225522 Report a problem
        7/2/2026Listing removed$980,000$125/sqft
        Source: MAAR #10219716 Report a problem
        4/13/2026Price change$980,000-10.9%$125/sqft
        Source: MAAR #10202677 Report a problem
        2/19/2026Price change$1,100,000-6.4%$140/sqft
        Source: MAAR #10202677 Report a problem
        9/26/2025Price change$1,175,000-7.8%$150/sqft
        Source: MAAR #10202677 Report a problem
        8/2/2025Listed for sale$1,275,000-1.9%$163/sqft
        Source: MAAR #10202677 Report a problem
        5/27/2025Listing removed$1,299,999$166/sqft
        Source: MAAR #10166343 Report a problem
        1/7/2025Price change$1,299,999-3.7%$166/sqft
        Source: MAAR #10166343 Report a problem
        2/21/2024Listed for sale$1,350,000-3.6%$172/sqft
        Source: MAAR #10166343 Report a problem
        1/2/2024Listing removed--
        Source: MAAR #10158144 Report a problem
        10/5/2023Listed for sale$1,399,999+69.7%$179/sqft
        Source: MAAR #10158144 Report a problem
        2/2/1998Sold$825,000$105/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$19,494 -12%$369,850 +9.9%
        2024$22,165 +8.1%$336,575
        2023$20,503 $336,575
        2022-- $336,575
        2021-- $336,575 +20.3%
        2020$8,938 $279,675
        2019$8,938 -21.1%$279,675
        2018$11,327 -45.1%$279,675
        2017$20,644 +165.5%$279,675 +22.3%
        2016$7,777 -5.6%$228,725
        2014$8,239 $228,725
        2013-- $228,725 +7.3%
        2012-- $213,250 -17.5%
        2011-- $258,375
        2010-- $258,375
        2009-- $258,375 +5.5%
        2008-- $244,825
        2007-- $244,825
        2006-- $244,825
        2005-- $244,825 +15.2%
        2004-- $212,450
        2003-- $212,450
        2002-- $212,450
        2001-- $212,450 +8.4%
        2000-- $196,075
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Midtown

        Getting around

        52 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        34 / 100
        Some Transit
        48 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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