For sale

Price cut: $10K (6/26)

$235,000

491 Alexander St, Memphis, TN 38111

3beds

1,796sqft

$1,555/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1926

9,583 Square Feet Lot

$228,800 Zestimate^®

$131/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Large front porchClassic brick bungalowDeep rear yardLarge dining roomPorte cochere

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.

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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: Shared Bath, Hardwood Floor
Level: First
Area: 182
Dimensions: 13 x 14

Bedroom 3

Features: Shared Bath, Hardwood Floor
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, Range/Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: Laundry Room

Features

All Bedrooms Down, Primary Down, Renovated Bathroom, Full Bath Down, Smooth Ceiling, Textured Ceiling, High Ceilings, Cable Wired, Mud Room, Living Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom, 2 or More Baths, Laundry Room, Square Feet Source: AutoFill (MAARdata) or Public Records (Cnty Assessor Site)
Flooring: Part Hardwood, Wood Laminate Floors, Tile, Vinyl
Windows: Wood Frames, Window Treatments
Basement: Crawl Space
Attic: Attic Access
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Masonry, Vented Gas Fireplace, Living Room

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,796 sqft

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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: Some Trees, Level, Landscaped

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: 219 days
Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

Estimated market value

$228,800

$217,000 - $240,000

$2,291/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/26/2026	Price change	$235,000-4.1%$131/sqft
Source: MAAR #10212405 Report a problem
5/4/2026	Price change	$245,000-3.9%$136/sqft
Source: MAAR #10212405 Report a problem
4/11/2026	Price change	$255,000-5.5%$142/sqft
Source: MAAR #10212405 Report a problem
1/8/2026	Listed for sale	$269,900-2.7%$150/sqft
Source: MAAR #10212405 Report a problem
12/1/2025	Listing removed	$277,500$155/sqft
Source: MAAR #10197382 Report a problem
6/17/2025	Price change	$277,500-2.6%$155/sqft
Source: MAAR #10197382 Report a problem
5/23/2025	Listed for sale	$285,000+106.5%$159/sqft
Source: MAAR #10197382 Report a problem
3/26/2015	Sold	$138,000+32.1%$77/sqft
Source: MAAR #9928478 Report a problem
6/24/1999	Sold	$104,500$58/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

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