What a DEAL! THREE BEDROOMS AND TWO BATHS! This classic brick bungalow in the historic Buntyn neighborhood is prepped and ready for you. SELLER OFFERS CLOSING COST ASSISTANCE TO BUYERS! Large front porch and porte cochere set the stage for what's inside. The immense living room spans the front of the home and a large dining room is next in line. Originally likely the butler's pantry, is a room perfect for a home office or casual dining. An amply sized kitchen, complete with stove and refrigerator. Plus a 'roll around' dishwasher. The rear entry/mud room with laundry is amply sized too. And, the washer and dryer convey with the property. Three bedrooms and two baths complete the array of rooms. And you can view the floor plan in the slideshow. The deep rear yard can become your private oasis! Seller updates include new roof in 2017, new HVAC in 2018, and new hot water tank in 2023.The seller has loved living here for a decade but the time has come for him to move on.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (6/26)
$235,000
491 Alexander St, Memphis, TN 38111
3beds
1,796sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$230,600 Zestimate®
$131/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large front porchClassic brick bungalowDeep rear yardLarge dining roomPorte cochere
- 173 days |
- 637 |
- 55 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cindy L Leavell,
Marx-Bensdorf, REALTORS 901-682-1868,
David K Tester,
Marx-Bensdorf, REALTORS
Source: MAAR,MLS#: 10212405
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Attic
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 12 x 16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Hardwood Floor, Shared Bath
- Level: First
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Hardwood Floor, Shared Bath
- Level: First
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Primary bathroom
- Features: Tile Floor, Full Bath
Dining room
- Features: Separate Dining Room
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Kitchen
- Features: Separate Breakfast Room, Washer/Dryer Connections
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Living room
- Features: Separate Living Room
- Area: 351
- Dimensions: 13 x 27
Office
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: First
Den
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- 220 Wiring, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- All Bedrooms Down, Full Bath Down, Primary Down, Renovated Bathroom, High Ceilings, Smooth Ceiling, Textured Ceiling, Cable Wired, Mud Room, 2 or More Baths, 2nd Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Square Feet Source: AutoFill (MAARdata) or Public Records (Cnty Assessor Site)
- Flooring: Part Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Wood Laminate Floors
- Windows: Wood Frames, Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Attic Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Masonry, Vented Gas Fireplace
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,796 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway/Pad
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 195
- Features: Landscaped, Level, Some Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 045108 00008
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Wood/Composition
- Roof: Composition Shingles
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Country Club
Location
- Region: Memphis
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $131/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $260,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,058
- Price range: $235K - $235K
- Date on market: 1/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 173 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$230,600
$219,000 - $242,000
$1,883/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Price change | $235,000-4.1%$131/sqft |
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| 5/4/2026 | Price change | $245,000-3.9%$136/sqft |
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| 4/11/2026 | Price change | $255,000-5.5%$142/sqft |
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| 1/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $269,900-2.7%$150/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Listing removed | $277,500$155/sqft |
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| 6/17/2025 | Price change | $277,500-2.6%$155/sqft |
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| 5/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $285,000+106.5%$159/sqft |
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| 3/26/2015 | Sold | $138,000+32.1%$77/sqft |
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| 6/24/1999 | Sold | $104,500$58/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,427 -15.5% | $65,025 +5.5% |
| 2024 | $4,058 +8.1% | $61,625 |
| 2023 | $3,754 | $61,625 |
| 2022 | -- | $61,625 |
| 2021 | -- | $61,625 +18.4% |
| 2020 | $1,664 | $52,050 |
| 2019 | $1,664 -21.1% | $52,050 |
| 2018 | $2,108 -45.1% | $52,050 |
| 2017 | $3,842 +175.9% | $52,050 +27.1% |
| 2016 | $1,392 +11.1% | $40,950 |
| 2014 | $1,253 | $40,950 |
| 2013 | -- | $40,950 +4.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $39,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $39,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $39,300 -8.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $43,000 +17.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $36,525 |
| 2007 | -- | $36,525 |
| 2006 | -- | $36,525 |
| 2005 | -- | $36,525 +32.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $27,475 |
| 2003 | -- | $27,475 |
| 2002 | -- | $27,475 |
| 2001 | -- | $27,475 +21.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $22,625 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire
Nearby schools
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- 5/10White Station Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.2 mi
- 7/10White Station Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.3 mi
- 8/10White Station High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
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