Popular Estates
Neighborhood in Germantown, Tennessee
Shelby County 38138
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.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.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.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.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.
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Brendan Doyle
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kimmer Plunk
Kimmer Plunk
Centric Realty LLC
(901) 584-0113
108 Total Sales
1 in Popular Estates
$320,000 Price
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Renee Rucker
Renee Rucker
KAIZEN Realty, LLC
(901) 441-9432
67 Total Sales
1 in Popular Estates
$478,900 Price
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Margie Oneal
Margie Oneal
REMAX Experts
(901) 441-9363
81 Total Sales
1 in Popular Estates
$330,900 Price
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Kenneth Woods
Kenneth Woods
eXp Realty, LLC
(901) 403-8653
56 Total Sales
1 in Popular Estates
$415,000 Price
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C. Lauren Jones
C. Lauren Jones
Crye-Leike, Inc., REALTORS
(901) 881-4903
108 Total Sales
1 in Popular Estates
$375,000 Price
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Todd Adams
Todd Adams
Keller Williams
(901) 509-9125
122 Total Sales
5 in Popular Estates
$255K - $440K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Poplar Estates Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Forgey Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Popular 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
Popular Estates Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Popular Estates, Germantown sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Popular Estates, Germantown over the last 12 months is $434,500, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$450,000
Median Sale Price
$434,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$444,950
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$269,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$269,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
50
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$171
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,045
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1973
Months of Supply
2.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,780
Significantly above the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,512
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,665
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
15,245
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 12 - 4pm
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Sunday, Jun 12 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,283 - $2,762 per month
- The Vineyards
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 778+ Sq Ft
- 7109 Vineyard Way
- Germantown, TN
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,764
Median Age
44
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$121,859
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$147,298
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99%
College Graduates
63.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.3%
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
Source: Walk Score
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Nearby Neighborhoods
English Meadows
Germantown suburb of classic renovated homes near Shelby Farms Park
Greentrees
East Memphis suburb of Colonial Revivals 1 mile from Shelby Farms Park
Poplar Pines
Neighborhood offering Memphis' commercial energy and Germantown's suburban feel
River Oaks
Signature East Memphis neighborhood with some celebrity residents
Kirby Woods
Suburban East Memphis neighborhood with well-maintained Colonial-style homes
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