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Highly rated schools and proximity to businesses in Poplar Estates
Poplar Estates is just past the border of Memphis in the adjacent city of Germantown. Located right off Poplar Avenue, the neighborhood balances a suburban feel with proximity to East Memphis’ commercial districts, making it a popular choice for locals who want to move out of the city. “People often move to Poplar Estates because they can get into Riverdale Elementary and then Houston High School, which is one of the best in the state,” says Todd Adams, a Realtor with Keller Williams and third-generation Memphian who lives in Poplar Estates. “You still see an enormous amount of pride in some of these suburbs like Germantown.”
Shady Grove is located in east memphis roughly 20 minutes from downtown Memphis,
Poplar Estates location near East Memphis' commercial districts gives residents easy access to shops and boutiques like Indigo.
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Germantown schools are a major draw
Poplar Estates is served by the Germantown Municipal School District, ranked the seventh-best school district in Tennessee, according to Niche. Students can start at Riverdale Elementary before heading to Houston High School. Both receive an A grade from Niche. “Riverdale is unique in that it goes kindergarten to eighth grade,” Adams says. “I don’t know any other school that doesn’t break it up. So these kids have an incredible bond, and there’s stability in the neighborhood because of that.” Houston High students can apply to the school’s Honors Academy or Leadership Academy, both of which include a capstone project and an emphasis on community service.
Riverdale Elementary is located at 7391 Neshoba Rd in Germantown.
Houston High School has a well-maintained football field in Germantown.
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Shopping and dining along Poplar Avenue in Memphis
Poplar Avenue is one of East Memphis’ busiest commercial corridors, with malls and restaurants all close to Poplar Estates. “That’s kind of the business hub of Memphis, right within a mile or so of Poplar Estates,” Adams says. Restaurants include One & Only BBQ within the Orleans Place shopping center, less than a mile away, while Babalu sits a bit farther and serves modern Mexican cuisine. Residents can find groceries at Kroger, while Target and other stores are in the Ridgeway Trace development, 2 miles down Poplar Avenue. Outdoor malls like Saddle Creek offer retail shopping a mile in the other direction in the center of Germantown.
Shady Grove features numerous shopping and dining options along Poplar Ave.
Babalu is a popular latin-inspired restaurant in Shady Grove.
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Modest but well-maintained homes
Midsize homes line the gently curving neighborhood streets. Front yards are well-maintained, many with mature trees, and the brick ranch- and traditional-style homes often have Colonial touches, like columns and pitched roofs. Single-family homes can sell between $350,000 and $650,000, while a small collection of townhouses go from $275,000 to $310,000.
Poplar Estates is primarily a residential neighborhood and single family homes make up the majority of the area.
Ranch homes and split level homes are common in Poplar Estates.
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Recreation within the neighborhood and at Shelby Farms Park
Poplar Estates Park offers a playground and a walking path through a small arboretum. Along Riverdale Road, Forgey Park has a dog park and a fishing pond. Directly across Wolf River Boulevard is Shelby Farms Park, Memphis’ biggest park. In fact, at 4,500 acres, it's one of the country's biggest city parks. The expansive area has trails for hiking and lakes for fishing, plus its own herd of buffalo.
The Wolf River Greenway just north of Poplar Estates features an arboretum.
Forgey Park in Poplar Estates features a dog park, playground, fishing pond, and walking trail.
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Poplar Estates Homeowners Association events
The Poplar Estates Homeowners Association, a voluntary organization for residents, has a $30 yearly membership fee. The association organizes community events, including holiday celebrations like an Easter egg hunt and an Independence Day parade. The group also hands out a “Yard of the Month” award for the best landscaped homes, and works with law enforcement to keep the community safe. Poplar Estates has an overall CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4. Downtown festivals are common, often revolving around Memphis’ impressive musical and culinary heritage.
Easy access through Memphis from Poplar Avenue
Poplar Avenue leads west from Poplar Estates, about 14 miles to downtown Memphis. However, most residents jump on the beltway, Interstate 240, for a quicker drive downtown. The Memphis Area Transit Authority runs bus lines throughout the city, including a route along Poplar Avenue that stops adjacent to the neighborhood. Memphis International Airport is roughly 13 miles away, with nonstop flights to 35 destinations.
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Parks in this Area
Poplar Estates Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Forgey Park
Transit
Airport
Memphis International
23 min drive
Bus
Poplar & Poplar Estates
Bus
Poplar & Oak Hill
Bus
Poplar & Riverdal
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Poplar Estates
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Poplar Estates Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Poplar Estates, Germantown sell after 84 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Poplar Estates, Germantown over the last 12 months is $602,713, up 72% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,750
Median Age
44
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$138,768
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$153,759
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99%
College Graduates
63.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
5''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
32/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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