This charming Victorian is in the heart of Cooper Young, one of the most walkable neighborhoods in Memphis. Easy access to restaurants, live music, shopping and the annual CY Festival - one of Memphis's largest festivals! The home has a spacious, updated kitchen, NEW HVAC and appliances, original clawfoot tub, moldings, two Victorian fireplaces in both the living space and primary bedroom. There are built-ins, hardwood floors, tall ceilings and lots of windows. Exposed brick in kitchen from original gas burning stove and all original wood windows. Lovingly restored home that showcases the elements of this home's over 115 year history.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (8/19)
$199,900
970 S Cox St, Memphis, TN 38104
2beds
1,181sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$193,500 Zestimate®
$169/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original clawfoot tubSpacious updated kitchenNew hvac and appliancesAll original wood windowsLots of windowsTall ceilingsHardwood floors
- 18 days |
- 380 |
- 51 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeanie Henson,
Madison Avenue Realty, LLC 901-568-0430
Source: MAAR,MLS#: 10227954
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Attic
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Features: Hardwood Floor
Dining room
- Features: Separate Dining Room
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Features: Updated/Renovated Kitchen, Eat-in Kitchen
Living room
- Features: Separate Living Room
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Den
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range/Oven, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- All Bedrooms Down, High Ceilings, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 1 Bath, Laundry Room, Square Feet Source: AutoFill (MAARdata) or Public Records (Cnty Assessor Site)
- Flooring: Part Hardwood
- Windows: Wood Frames, Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Permanent Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Masonry, Presently Inoperative, Decorative, In Keeping/Hearth room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,181 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway/Pad
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 115
- Features: Some Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 029026 00023
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood/Composition
- Roof: Composition Shingles
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Mt Arlington S/d Blk G
Location
- Region: Memphis
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $169/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $189,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,492
- Price range: $199.9K - $199.9K
- Date on market: 8/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 19 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,Other (See REMARKS)
Estimated market value
$193,500
$184,000 - $203,000
$1,537/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Price change | $199,900-4.8%$169/sqft |
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| 8/13/2026 | Price change | $1,550-3.1%$1/sqft |
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| 8/10/2026 | Price change | $1,600-3%$1/sqft |
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| 8/9/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,650+10%$1/sqft |
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| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $209,900$178/sqft |
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| 11/24/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/14/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,500$1/sqft |
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| 11/4/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/27/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,500$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,492 -29.3% | $47,275 -11.6% |
| 2024 | $3,523 +8.1% | $53,500 |
| 2023 | $3,259 | $53,500 |
| 2022 | -- | $53,500 |
| 2021 | -- | $53,500 +64.7% |
| 2020 | $1,038 | $32,475 |
| 2019 | $1,038 -21.1% | $32,475 |
| 2018 | $1,315 -45.1% | $32,475 |
| 2017 | $2,397 +128% | $32,475 +5% |
| 2016 | $1,051 +6.6% | $30,925 |
| 2014 | $986 | $30,925 -4.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $32,275 +4.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $30,925 |
| 2011 | -- | $30,925 |
| 2010 | -- | $30,925 |
| 2009 | -- | $30,925 +33.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $23,125 |
| 2007 | -- | $23,125 |
| 2006 | -- | $23,125 |
| 2005 | -- | $23,125 +50.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $15,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $15,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $15,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $15,400 +22% |
| 2000 | -- | $12,625 |
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Neighborhood: Midtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Peabody Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- NAExceptional Children Special PlacementsGrades: PK-12Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
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