For sale

$980,000

2221 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38104

5beds

7,842sqft

$6,426/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1920

0.51 Acres Lot

$919,000 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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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: 392 days

Estimated market value

$919,000

$873,000 - $965,000

$4,229/mo

Price history

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

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax 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